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College Majors and Jobs

Often when college students select a major, they are not usually thinking beyond graduation to the job or career it might lead. When I worked as a counselor years ago in a college, I met up with many seniors who were switching their majors. They realized that the major they thought they wanted as freshman, was not going to get them the job they wanted when they graduated. At the time, they felt stressed and worried about life after college. However, when it comes to college work, there is rarely any lost time. Few jobs involve only one subject area, … Continue reading →

Single Parents and College: Finances

A big concern for a lot of single parents is finances, and when you go back to school, those concerns can double. When you go back to school, you have to worry about tuition, books, gas, and extra child care on top of the financial things you already worry about. This can not only put a lot of stress on you, but your child/ren can and will pick up on that stress, and you may get short and testy with your children. The only way to avoid this is to have a plan. There are several ways to get help … Continue reading →

Finding Joy

I’m going to take a stab at a topic that is sort of close to my heart. This is close to my heart because at a certain point in my educational life I decided to pursue something that wasn’t about money. This was at one point a big struggle in my life. In my case this was theatre, but insert your own passion if you wish. I see many students agonizing over future careers and the choices they make now as being either maybe helpful or probably detrimental to their well being in the future (normally translated as their “financial” … Continue reading →

Too Much Education?

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Is it possible to have too much education when looking for a job? The answer is yes, although it will depend on a variety of factors. In many careers, a bachelor’s degree is enough to get you started. In some, you may only need a few classes or an associate’s degree. For many professions, on-the-job experience is as or more important as an education. In these types of jobs, too much education can sometimes make you seem too expensive or over-qualified for an entry-level position. However, some careers require a certain degree before they would even look at your application. … Continue reading →

Transferable Skills

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There are times in our career we might feel stuck in a job. Maybe we have a specific job in a specific company. Maybe we have only worked in one type of industry. Maybe you have had the same type of job your whole life. In these scenarios, we can feel trapped. We feel like we would have to start over in order to change our careers. While sometimes a brand new start can be nice, it can also be time-consuming and costly. If you need a fresh break from your chosen profession and don’t want to completely start over, … Continue reading →