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The Study of Motorcycle Maintenance (May 12, 2008)
I'm a senior in high school, and was thinking of becoming a motorcycle mechanic. Would I do well financially in this profession, and would it make sense for me to start my own business?

Changing Careers: From Health Education to Hospitality (April 28, 2008)
I have worked in the medical education business for over 15 years. As part of my responsibilities, I was a meeting planner and then director of the meeting planning department. At this point in my career, I would like to build on this experience and pursue job opportunities in hospitality, especially convention services. Do you have any suggestions on how I might proceed?

Teaching Criminal Justice Online (April 21, 2008)
What is the job market like for online criminal justice instructors, and how would I go about finding and applying for this type of position?

Average Salaries in the Human Services Field (April 14, 2008)
What average salary can I expect once I get my bachelor's degree in Human Services?

What's the Right Major for Me? (April 7, 2008)
I am trying to decide between two different career paths, one in air traffic controlling and the other in sociology. Obviously, these would require very different educational backgrounds. Which would be a better college major to prepare me for a successful career?

How to Work from Home in Healthcare (April 1, 2008)
I am 24 years old and a recent graduate in medical office studies. I want to work full-time, but would like to do so from home. Is this possible in the medical profession?

Is It Too Late for a New Career? (March 24, 2008)
I am 53 years old and plan to retire in the next couple years from a full-time job. When I do, I would like to work in the health care field. Do you think I am too old to study online to be a physical therapist's aide?

Starting Your Criminal Justice Career (March 18, 2008)
Are there any jobs in the criminal justice field that I can obtain with an associate's degree, so I can gain experience while I work toward my bachelor's?

From Engineering to Telecom (March 10, 2008)
I currently have a degree in chemical engineering, but am thinking of building a career in telecommunications. Is there any connection between these two career fields? If not, how can I switch?

Putting Your MFA to Work (March 3, 2008)
What can I do with a master's in studio art, or a master's of fine arts?

Making a Career Change (February 25, 2008)
Is voice/computer technology going to replace medical transcriptionists? I am considering a career in this field, but do not want to invest money in training if MTs will soon be obsolete.

Making a Career Change (February 20, 2008)
I have a degree in hotel and restaurant management, and have worked extensively in the hospitality industry. Now I feel that it is time for something in a more corporate setting, but I don't know how to make the transition. My experience includes managing dining facilities, training interns and staff, and running monthly financials. How can I transition into a corporate environment?

Making a Career Change (February 13, 2008)
I have a degree in hotel and restaurant management, and have worked extensively in the hospitality industry. Now I feel that it is time for something in a more corporate setting, but I don't know how to make the transition. My experience includes managing dining facilities, training interns and staff, and running monthly financials. How can I transition into a corporate environment?

Hopping in the Finance Industry (January 7, 2008)
I have been in the mortgage banking field for 35 years. My employer is about to close the company. Since there are no mortgage jobs available, I need to change fields. I have been an underwriter for 20 years, but my resume does not look great because I had to change jobs about every 1.5 years due to downsizing or trying to find a company that was doing ethical business.

How Can I Get Work Experience When No One Will Hire Me? (January 2, 2008)

Software Engineering Jobs (December 17, 2007)
I would like to know about the future of the job market for software engineers, in light of the growing trend toward outsourcing these jobs to countries such as China and India.

Career Choices: Love or Money? (December 12, 2007)
I have earned a bachelor's degree in material science and engineering. I am ready to get my master's degree, but have a question about my major. I enjoy material engineering, so this is my first preference. However, I read that the minimum salary for an MBA graduate is around $96,000, which is tempting. Please advise--should I follow my interest, or follow the money?

Biotechnology Careers (December 4, 2007)
I have just completed an undergraduate course in biotechnology. Can you please tell me about opportunities in this field?

The Ethics of Job Hunting (November 26, 2007)
For five years I've been a bookkeeper for one company. The job is fine, but I want to relocate. I was recently offered a job in my target city, but this prospective employer just let me know that there is a fair amount of physical labor involved in this job. Should take this job just to get to my target destination, and then look for a better job once I'm there? If not, should I tell my current employer about my plans to move, to make looking for a new job less awkward?

Waiting for Grad School (November 19, 2007)
I am on a waiting list to get into grad school for physical therapy. I need to find a job in the meantime, but it's been hard knowing what exactly I can do with my bachelor's degree. I didn't think I would be waiting to get into grad school, so I am a little unprepared for what jobs I can apply for now.

What Should I Do with my College Degree? (November 12, 2007)
I just completed my first degree in economics and psychology (combined major). I seem to be lost in choosing the right career to get into. I have good social skills, I'm good with the computer, and work very hard. However, I don't have any idea what career path that adds up to.

How to Find Marketing Jobs (November 6, 2007)
I need to get started in the field of marketing. I have a B.A. degree in marketing from St. John's University. I really need some help on locating a lead that will get me on a path for success.

Building an Art Career (October 29, 2007)
I'm in my fourth semester at a four-year college. I started out in nursing (my mother's choice), but hated it and switched to a studio art major with a minor in theatre tech. My husband and mother both feel this is impractical, and I've had second thoughts myself, since I've done some searches and have not found many job listings in these fields. Is the degree I'm working toward worthless?

High-Paying Jobs for Math Nerds (October 22, 2007)
I love math and money and would like a job involving both. I am getting ready to start college and want to pursue a degree in something which will help me secure a job. Any ideas?

Starting Your Own Catering Business (October 15, 2007)
I am 25 years old and have a bachelor's degree in business administration. I currently work as a store manager for a large clothing chain. I hate retail! My eventual goal would be to open a catering hall with my sister; do you have any advice on how to reach this goal?

Career Planning Exercises (October 8, 2007)
How do I produce a learning and development plan for myself that shows the gap between my current and expected level of performance?

Human Resources Degrees (October 1, 2007)
I am trying to decide between a master's degree in human resources and an MBA with a concentration in human resources. I am currently finishing up my undergraduate degree in organizational psychology, and I want a career in human resources. What do you recommend for the next level of my education?

Food Science Research (September 24, 2007)
I have completed a master's degree in food science and nutrition and am interested in taking up research-oriented jobs in this field. How should I get started?

Political Science Careers (September 13, 2007)
I recently graduated with a degree in political science, and I'm having a tough time finding a job. Can you comment on the job market for political sciences?

Master's Degrees in Gerontology (September 10, 2007)
I am an occupational therapy assistant with a bachelor's degree in liberal arts. I currently work in a nursing home and feel I could do more if I had a master's degree in gerontology, along with a certificate in geriatric care management. Will these skills be marketable?

Medical Transcription Careers (September 5, 2007)
I am caring for a relative with a terminal disease, and this is requiring me to decide on a career change. I am currently an administrative assistant who types 110 WPM, and medical transcription seems like a career I could pursue from home. However, I understand this field might be obsolete by 2010, so is it worth pursuing?

Careers with an MBA in Health Management (August 27, 2007)
Careers with an MBA in Health Management

Working from Home in Finance (August 13, 2007)
Working from Home in Finance?

What Do I Do With My MPA? (August 6, 2007)
What Do I Do With My MPA?

How to Find Online Teaching Positions (July 30, 2007)
How do I find positions available?

Finding a Job in California (July 25, 2007)
I am interested in relocating to California. What is the best way to look for a job in a remote location?

Setting a Start Date (July 10, 2007)
I will be going away on vacation the last week of August. I have several interviews the last week of July and first week of August. During the interview, do I mention that I am going away on vacation the last week of August and give them a starting hire date for September 1?

How to Find a Job (July 2, 2007)
I have been searching for a job for the last year with no success. Please guide me on how to have a successful resume.

Criminal Justice Careers (June 12, 2007)
Hi, my name is Miriam and I have a criminal justice degree. I have been trying to find a job in that area since I graduated and nothing has come my way. What am I doing wrong? I really want a job in that area. I live in Colorado, but I am looking at other states too.

Mom Returning to the Workplace (May 29, 2007)
What is your advice to returning moms on how to state their experience during the time they were home with their children?

Getting Back to HR (May 23, 2007)
I have a master's degree in human resource management, but I have been working in a bank for nine years as a credit analyst. I'd like to go back into HR, but how do I reintroduce myself into that field? I am excellent with people and would like to use my degree, but I'm not sure where to start.

Building a Singing Career (May 17, 2007)
I am very interested in pursuing a singing career. I know singing is something that only a select few do professionally and are good at it, but when people go to college for it, how many make it after college? How do they make it a career? What jobs are available for it?

A Career in Politics (May 11, 2007)
I am presently looking for a new career path. I feel like I have a solid educational background. I hold a BA in liberal arts with a major in human development from Lesley University in Cambridge, MA.

How to Choose the Right Career (April 16, 2007)
I am 30yrs old and am interested in learning a new career. But I am not sure what field to go into. Any ideas on where to get started?

Adjusting to a New Job (April 12, 2007)
I was currently offered a job going on 3 months now. However, I am not very comfortable with my performance. I am becoming very stressed and unhappy. I am currently thinking of leaving as I don't think I am contributing enough to the organization.

Developing Management Skills (April 3, 2007)
I am Annet Namwanga, a secretary by profession. I feel I lack management skills, conflict resolution skills, organizing skills. How can I control a busy office and remain focused?

Finding Work Overseas (March 28, 2007)
My name is Alba Johnson. I am a business consultant and prefer working contract work. I am trying to find out how I can find some work in Italy if possible. I would like to spend some time in my native country utilizing my managerial skills that I have learned in the U.S.A.

Interview Skills (March 21, 2007)
I'm always reading that when you are going to interview with a company, you should research it to be prepared for questions you might be asked during the interview and to come up with questions you should ask if you are given the opportunity to do so.

How to Get a Publishing Job (March 12, 2007)
I just graduated with a Ph.D. in Educational policy at Arizona State University and am wondering the best way to get a job in the publishing world.

Seeking a Medical Transcription Career (February 20, 2007)
I have received my certificate diploma in Medical Transcription but I'm having trouble finding a position. How do you write letters of inquiry for a position that does not exist at a hospital or doctor's office and do you offer resume help?

Finding Environmental Specialist Jobs (February 14, 2007)
I have been looking for job as an environmental specialist for the past two years and have come up with nothing; my resume looks good and my telephone interviews go well but after the face to face interviews the companies hires some one else.

Transferring Job Experience (January 29, 2007)
I feel like I have experience that would be appealing to a lot of companies out there. What is the best way to get my name into their recruiting pools and start getting noticed by them?

How Do I Get a Job in HR? (January 24, 2007)
I like to know how could I go about this or your opinion. I am working for a bank for 9 years as a credit analyst, I am qualified in Masters in Human Resource Management, now I am thinking to go back to HR.

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