Why Be a Grunt When Skilled Labour Is Calling?
I have to admit that I am not great at working with my hands. I’m ok at manual labour – as long as it’s simple and doesn’t require problem solving! Basically I’m a big guy with a strong back that doesn’t mind working hard, yet recoils at the skills needed for...Why Choose Accounting as a Major?
If you have a strong interest in business and finance, or especially an orientation toward numbers, a major in accounting may be the right choice for you. It’s a major that can lead you into a career field that includes high pay and a very visible position both...Why Choose Nursing as a Major?
We may think of nursing as a career calling; it might be one of those jobs that you’re either born to do, or not. But if you’re deciding on a major, or considering changing yours, nursing is a pretty solid career choice. Sure, you hear about the long...Prepare for the Job Hunt Before You Graduate
Graduation will be here before you know it and you’ll start your job hunt. Whether you’re a senior, junior, sophomore or even a freshman, now is time to begin preparing for that day. Don’t put it off until your final semester, or even until your senior year. Now is...What if Your Degree Doesn’t Match What You Really Want to Do?
Having or working toward a degree that doesn’t match what you really want to do can put you between a rock and a hard place. Do you abandon your education in favor of what it is your really want to do, and waste thousands of hours of study and tens of thousands of...Don’t Overlook Self-Employment as a Career Option
College students are typically enrolled in majors that will set them up with a good job upon graduation. Often overlooked is the possibility that a graduate may enter into self-employment, either directly upon graduation, or shortly after. It’s not easy to prepare for...Life After University
Leaving university is an emotional experience: if you’re in your final year at the moment, chances are you’re trying not to think of the big black hole lurking after your final piece of coursework is handed in and the time’s up on your last exam. Media coverage of...Honorable Media Mentions
