Sep 30, 2011 Career Tips
This is a blog post discussing the merits of education providers such as Kaplan distance learning.
Until recently, obtaining a degree, or an equivalent level of qualifications, involved a great deal of time, expensive, energy and effort. Affording to go to university, in terms of both money and the time spent, has meant that this kind of higher education has not always been available to everybody.
Increasing numbers of students are enrolling in universities every year, which has meant that education is limited for those who do not have the cash, existing qualifications, or have to battle with responsibilities to which they are already committed. Full Article…
Jan 19, 2012 Job Reviews
Who doesnt want to earn more money? No matter what your industry, you could be missing out on a larger paycheck. Sometimes, making more money is easier than you think, so dont get stuck at your current salary. Here are a few things you can do to boost your earnings:
- Move to a more lucrative location.
Moving is a big commitment, but if you can do so fairly easily, you might be able to double or triple your salary overnight! In locations where workers in your field are in high demand, youll be offered more money. Of course, cost of living might be higher as well, so do your research before you move to figure out where youll get the most bang for your buck.
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Jan 18, 2012 Job Reviews
The best-laid plans of travelers often go awry…a truth you will most definitely learn on the road. Traveling long term is different than a vacation. In a vacation you normally have to maximize your short time very carefully; transportation, lodging, tours, and sometimes food is often planned. However when you are roaming from place to place over the period of 3 to 12 months, planning each detail becomes much harder.
Here are some things to consider when trying to plan:
Sometimes when you plan too much in advance, the universe has a way of laughing at those plans. T
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Jan 17, 2012 Career News
The 72-page report, issued yesterday by the Presidents Council on Jobs and Competitiveness, makes many solid suggestions for how to address our nations jobs crisis, says AFL-CIO President Richard Trumka. But Trumka says the fundamental focus is so flawed that, as a member of the council, he issued a dissent to the report. In sum, Trumka writes:
I believe the report downplays the need for a proactive role for the U.S.
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