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20 Good Jobs That Don't Require A College Degree

20 Good Jobs That Don't Require A College Degree

With all the debate surrounding the value of a college degree these days, many young workers and their parents may be glad to hear there are many well paying jobs that don't require higher education. CareerCast.com recently identified 20 good jobs that need only a high-school diploma, although they do ...

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10 College Majors With The Highest Unemployment Rates [Infographic]

10 College Majors With The Highest Unemployment Rates [Infographic]

In this era of high unemployment, many parents and students wonder which college degrees pay off -- and which don't. A recent study by Georgetown University Center on Education looked at earnings and unemployment rates among recent and seasoned degree holders as well as those with graduate degrees and found ...

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Why Employers Don't Care About Your College Major

Why Employers Don't Care About Your College Major

This article originally appeared on OnlineDegrees.com By Clare Kaufman A recent report by Georgetown University's Center on Education and the Workforce made headlines with the claim that "Not all majors are created equal." The report, "Hard Times: College Majors, Unemployment and Earnings," draws on data ...

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Why You Shouldn't Go Straight To Law School

Why You Shouldn't Go Straight To Law School

Each year newly minted college graduates head straight to law school hoping that another degree will help land them a job. This is increasingly looking like a bad idea. In hiring entry-level lawyers, law firms and companies are favoring candidates who have actually worked. It's a significant change in the ...

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The 10 Worst Mistakes Of First-Time Job Hunters

The 10 Worst Mistakes Of First-Time Job Hunters

By Kelly Eggers If you're in your final year of college, be warned: the rumors about landing a job in this economy are true. You should be taking steps today, not next semester, to prepare yourself. An April 2011 survey conducted by Braun Research on behalf of Adecco Staffing U.S. found that 71 percent of ...

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What To Wear (And NOT To Wear) To An Interview [Infographic]

What To Wear (And NOT To Wear) To An Interview [Infographic]

Deciding what to wear for a job interview can be nearly as stressful as the event itself. Beyond deciding what looks good on you, there's also determining what's appropriate dress for the employer who's looking to look you over. The growing trend in recent decades toward more casual dress in offices and other ...

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Law School Grads Sue Alma Maters For 'Overblown' Employment Claims

Law School Grads Sue Alma Maters For 'Overblown' Employment Claims

Many law students dream of their first day in court, although three graduates of New York Law School probably never thought their first case would involve themselves. But the trio are suing the college for fraudulently misrepresenting career opportunities that they claim practically guaranteed high-paying ...

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School of Hard Knocks Trumps Business School

School of Hard Knocks Trumps Business School

Business school graduates and dropouts have joined the pileup of graduates and dropouts from college not being able to pay back their student loans. And among them are those who attended the prestigious Harvard Business School, reports Fortune. ...

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