Category: Students

5 high-pay, in-demand careers that don’t need a college degree

Looking for good job, but not ready to spend four years getting a college degree? There are plenty of careers that offer great job prospects, good pay, and a chance for advancement—and that you can train for in two years

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Need a job now? Find seasonal work

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Need to earn some money or gain some work experience? A seasonal job can be easier to land than a permanent one, and offer the opportunity to grow your career or fill in an employment gap. Learn about seasonal jobs

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5 soft skills employers hire for

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Which skills will give you a competitive edge in the job market? Are there specific skills you should emphasize on your resume or in job interviews? What skills should you focus on developing to build your career? To answer these

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Careers for well-organized detail people

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Do you naturally like to create order and organize things? Do you tend to notice details and find patterns? Or are you a “numbers person”?   The “Conventional” interest category These are characteristics of the “Conventional” interest; that’s one of

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Take the Interest Assessment to explore your future

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Interests are a great place to start your career planning. Whether you’re a student, a new graduate, or just want some direction for your career, interests are a helpful framework to generate career ideas that fit what you like to

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Career options for people who like to help, teach, or connect

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Are you naturally helpful and interested in caring for people or the broader community? Like to teach or provide guidance to others? If your answer is an enthusiastic “yes”, you may thrive in a career related to the Social interest.

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Five ways to gain work experience

Most employers want to hire people with experience. But how do you get experience if you can’t get hired? It’s s a classic bind. One solution is to volunteer or do other unpaid work. You’ll gain skills and practical experiences.

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First job? You have lots of options

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Looking for your first job? Wondering how to get hired? When it comes to getting a job, it’s true that “you’ve got to start somewhere,” and then learn skills on the job. But it’s helpful to know which positions are

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Thinking about becoming an engineer?  Explore these 20 options

Do you have an interest in science, math, technology, and/or design—and the ability to think critically, problem solve, and communicate effectively?  An engineering career might be a great fit for you! But did you know there are nearly as many

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Careers for curious thinkers

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Are you naturally curious and interested in theories? Like to analyze and explore the science behind what you see? If your idea of a great field of study or job includes working independently, using math or science to solve complex

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