Dental hygienist

4 career opportunities with minimal education

Getting a traditional four-year degree no longer necessarily leads to a profitable career. With numbers of college grads at an all-time high and the economy at a serious low, it really is a tough job market out there.

Instead of going to a traditional university, many are opting for alternative schooling that leads directly to a career.

Surprisingly, there are many well-paying careers without extensive schooling required. Here are four hot career opportunities you can take advantage of with minimal education investment needed.
(more…)

Continue Reading4 career opportunities with minimal education

Shortcuts to moving ahead in your career

Do you feel that your career has turned into a treadmill with only one speed — slow?

Some employees who aren’t happy with their income or career opportunities decide to chuck the whole thing and go into another field or industry entirely. Others take the big leap into entrepreneurship, going it alone against the same companies that they once worked for. These choices may sound liberating, but they can blow up in your face and leave you without any income at all. Here are some ways you can modify your work life without leaving your profession — by jump-starting the career advancement engine.
(more…)

Continue ReadingShortcuts to moving ahead in your career