Careers & Colleges articles from January 2005

Careers & Colleges archives from January 2005

The more you know ...(Editorial)
January 1, 2005... Picking a career is a difficult thing to do. Ask any adult if they had it to do over, would they still make the same choice, and you'll be surprised at the answer. There is no foolproof way to find the perfect career. But, with a good deal...

9 career-launching scholarships.(this & That)(Directory)
January 1, 2005... Some scholarship providers offer big bucks to encourage students to pursue educational paths that lead to specific careers. These companies and organizations have a vested interest in supporting qualified students (like you!) through proper...

SAT tips that will tip the scales in your favor.
January 1, 2005... Here's an SAT formula to keep in mind: High scores add up to college acceptances, which eventually equal great career opportunities down the road. Janet Xu, 18, a freshman at Yale University in New Haven, Connecticut, and a guest editor for the...

CD links Latinos and others to colleges and careers.(Brief Article)
January 1, 2005... For many Latino students, a higher education is not even a consideration. They may have no one in their family who has gone to college; they may think getting a job right away is more important; or they may not know where to find college...

Internships: how to get your foot in the door and stay there.(Advertisement)
January 1, 2005... Tips for Finding an Internship "Sorry, we're looking for someone with more experience"--how many times have you heard this during an interview? Experience can increase the number of job opportunities available to you exponentially....

Investment banker.(Career Spotlight)(Advertisement)
January 1, 2005... NAME: Charles Platz JOB: Investment Banker WHERE: New York City SCHOOL: Quinnipiac University Class of 1999 At 27 years old, Charles Platz is in the enviable position of being able to retire in the next couple years, if he so...

Majoring in your future: your college major can have a big effect on your future career. But how do you find the major and the job path that is right for you? This quiz can help you narrow down the world of choices.
January 1, 2005... When it comes to finding a rewarding career, what do you think is more important: what you learn in college or where you learn it? Although students and parents may spend more time worrying about which college to attend, a student's field of...

Quinnipiac U.(Advertisement)
January 1, 2005... RAs RULE: College life isn't only about academics. It's about living in a brand-new social situation, away from home. With high energy and willingness to help, Resident Assistants (RAs) are carefully selected and trained to help students,...

Communications and the arts.(Career Watch 2005 Special Report)
January 1, 2005... The image of the starving artist, the out-of-work actor, and the struggling writer just might be a thing of the past. Full-time jobs are available for the artistically inclined--many with good salaries and benefits. (Some artists and writers,...

Education & social service.(Career Watch 2005 Special Report)
January 1, 2005... Like working with people? Is helping the world more important than making money? Then a career in social services may be just what you are looking for. "You're typically paid less if you do this kind of work, so you really need to believe...

Technology and medicine.(Career Watch 2005 Special Report)
January 1, 2005... Although the technology sector has suffered a setback as dot coms have gone bust, careers in computers and IT are still growing. Computer use has exploded over the past 20 years and so have the job opportunities. According to the Bureau of...

Business, marketing, and law.(Career Watch 2005 Special Report)
January 1, 2005... Although our economy has been sluggish in recent years, those entering careers in law and business are finding a healthy number of opportunities. The Bureau of Labor Statistics reports that the number of lawyers in the U.S. recently topped 1...

Careers in the trades.(Career Watch 2005 Special Report)
January 1, 2005... Not all successful careers begin with college. With tuitions rising fast, many high school graduates are taking advantage of opportunities with the military and trades. The manufacturing and construction industries, which are currently...

"Why the Marines?".(Advertorial)(Brief Article)(Advertisement)
January 1, 2005... All branches of the armed forces offer college funds, technical training, job security, and complete medical and dental care. So the choice comes down to things that are hard to illustrate. And for some reason, when you look at the Marines, we...

Great schools for unique careers.
January 1, 2005... Looking for something different? Want to break away from the traditional college majors and career paths? Check out these 20 schools with unique majors. They could be just what you've been looking for and most are in an affordable price range....

Student shopper: here are a few new products that will show you're on the cutting edge in a job, internship, or at college.(another & thing)(Brief Article)(Buyers Guide)
January 1, 2005... BLACKBERRY 7100T MOBILE PHONE www.blackberry.com $2m The DigitalLife electronics show named this phone one of the best of 2004 for bringing together a full-featured phone with a leading mobile e-mail platform. The device not...

Major decisions and more.(Smart Reads)(Bibliography)
January 1, 2005... Here are a few books that can guide you in the search for a perfect career and help you build the necessary work skills. * College Majors Handbook by Neeta Fogg, Paul Harrington, and Thomas Harrington (JIST Works, $24.95, www.jist.com)....