By Amber Johnson

As five success stories unfold in five hot industries, they seem completely different. Construction and children's books? Medicine, radio, and design? But take a closer look and you'll see these career paths have a lot in common. These folks had passion, seized opportunities, and worked from the bottom up – some without relying on a four-year degree.

By Kate Lorenz, CareerBuilder.com Editor

What does it take to land a lucrative sales job? Employers are looking for candidates who are ambitious, proactive and have a successful selling track record. They also look for someone with tenacity, problem-solving skills and the ability to listen and absorb information. Following are some questions you should ask yourself to test your potential for sales success.

JT O'Donnell, nationally syndicated workplace columnist

• A. Do you have a track record of getting bored and wanting to change jobs or employers after a year?
• B. Do you find yourself getting unhappy and anxious after the first 90-days on a new job?
• C. Do start a new job on a high, only to struggle to get excited to go to work shortly thereafter?

Then you may have Career ADD.

It's a generational trend, experts say. Generations X and Y are more comfortable switching jobs every few years than their predecessors were, and as they scale the ranks of the job market, such changes are increasingly accepted and understood. But some call it a lack of commitment that's damaging to workers and employers.

By Craig Howie, for AOL Find a Job

Online degrees generally get a bad rep: Employers may not trust a certificate from a school they've never heard of, the accreditation process frequently is viewed with skepticism, and most online degree programs are pretty new...