Career Quote of the Day
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Career Quote: November 20, 2009
Who Said It? - “To succeed... you need to find something to hold on to, something to motivate you, something to inspire you.”For the Answer, Click on "Career Quote" Above
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Today's Birthdays
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Today’s Birthdays: November 20, 2009
→ Joe Biden (Politician) is 67
→ Josh Turner (Music Artist) is 32
→ Bo Derek (Actress) is 53
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Careers in the News
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Faced with career downgrade? ‘Do what you need to do’
The natural order within corporate society is to progress forward; however, many are forced by [...] -
Manufacturers blue as majority of teens seek ‘white collar’ career
New research reveals that most teens are not interested inc careers in the manufacturing industry, [...] -
Aerosmith to soldier on as Tyler ponders flying solo
The world-famous rock band Aerosmith has vowed to continue producing music even if longtime lead [...] - More from Careers in the News
Careers in Transition
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Avoid roadblocks on path to dream career
According to career coach, many people blame timing for their not aspiring toward life goals... [...] -
‘Re-careering’ is changing the face of employment
In today’s recessionary job market, with double-digit unemployment figures making headlines worldwide, many workers are [...] -
Long-standing jobs replaced by constant longing for new career
While our parent’s generation were likely to spend an entire career working with one company, [...] - More from Careers in Transition
Education News
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Gates Foundation gives $335 million to teaching reform
The Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation has donated $335 million to various school districts across [...] -
FL parents sue state claiming underfunded education is unconstitutional
A group of parents in Orange County, Florida are suing the state legislature and Department [...] -
Archipelago’s IPO priced at $16.50, subscription-based education for K-12
Archipelago Education Inc., a subscription-based online education provider focused in the K-12 medium, has announced [...] - More from Education News
Career Lists
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How Start-Ups Survive:
1. Industries with low odds of failure
2. Starting the venture as a team
3. Writing an [...]
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Other Recent Articles
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Sen. Byrd soars to top of Congress’ service list
West Virginia Senator Robert Byrd worked his 20,774th day in the Senate on Wednesday, becoming the longest serving member in the storied history of Congress… (Image by Rob Crawley)
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Online continuing education a ‘convenient’ truth for nurses
It is no wonder that many nurses, trained to mange situations with the utmost efficiency, are choosing online continuing education courses… (Image Mark ‘Brykmantra’)
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Swift ‘greets’ new career in cards, gift-wrap and more
Taylor Swift is not longer just the country music sensation, as American Greetings has signed the 19-year-old country singer to create greeting cards, stationary, and more… (Image by ‘Fern R’)
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Higher education funding model ‘broken’, Missouri Gov. calls for tuition freeze
University of Missouri President Gary Forsee has declared Governor Jay Nixon’s recently proposed plan to freeze college tuition as a necessary first step in the right direction, but claims that the higher education business model is fundamentally broken.
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High school students explore their ‘inner career’
High school students in Western Kansas recently experienced a unique learning experience – taking part in a local program aimed at offering young students a hands-on, inside look at the careers they are interested in.
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Students hope renewable energy program revitalizes career prospects
An increased demand in the field of renewable energy has many job seekers entering the field and new education programs sprouting up around the country – experts deem this growth as a result of both high unemployment rates and government funding for green jobs.
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Unemployment figures disproportionately high among minorities
While today’s double-digit national unemployment rate has drawn widespread attention, currently standing at 10.2%, experts claim that minorities are being affected at an even greater rate – noting that the current unemployment is 16.6% for blacks and 13.1% for Latinos, compared to only 9.5% for whites.
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Job search tips: The new rules of engagement
Career expert Molly Wendell, author of new book “The New Job Search,” offers a series of tips for job seekers in today’s economy, including searching out a hiring manager or company executive rather than submitting applications online and not handing out your resume “nilly-willy.”
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