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

Should You Go Back to School?

A question many of us ask ourselves in our careers, would I be able to advance higher in my job if I had more education? Typically, the answers vary on the job and the company. One example is executives who want a MBA. Is it necessary to have a MBA to get ahead in business? Whatever your field is, the best first step is to start looking for the job you want, before you actually get the degree. Don’t waste your time or money; if you can land the job without the degree, then go for it! See if it … Continue reading

Opportunities in Information Technology

Probably the one area in most need of workers in today’s workforce is in computers, software, and database administrations. There is no indication this need will disappear anytime soon. Larger companies have a whole department devoted to Information Systems or Technology (IS or IT Departments) while the smaller ones tend to hire contractors. Either way, if you are considering a job for the future, this is definitely one to look at. Samples of jobs in this field include: • Computer Programmers • Systems Analysts • Computer Engineers • Database Administrators • Computer Support Specialists • Computer Scientist The demand for … Continue reading