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The future of IT: facts, careers and benefits

Post author:Cultus
Post published:6 May, 2014
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Nowadays, it seems like a career gold is to be found – not in the hills, but in the valley – Silicon Valley, that is!! In our highly dynamic, globalized post-NAFTA economy, it seems that “traditional” IT jobs are not what they used to be. If corporations can outsource it overseas or automate it to a non-unionized robot, they will. No one knows what the future holds, but the general consensus holds that the most exciting, profitable and sustainable jobs in technology fall within three overarching domains. Here’s a quick look at what the best and the brightest minds at the crossroads of engineering and business should look forward to. (more…)

Can you make big bucks with biology?

Post author:Cultus
Post published:17 February, 2014
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So, you have graduated high school and now it’s time to take that big step and go to college.

Where do you go? What should you study? Do you go to community college or take online classes? It’s a tough decision and it can seem overwhelming. While you don’t really have to know everything up front, eventually you will have to decide what you want to do. Researching degrees and careers beforehand can help you out. We have looked at degrees in botany and zoology. Now let’s look at jobs with a degree in biology.

Often a degree in biology will lead you to specialize in a particular branch that opens up specific types of careers. Careers can range anywhere from education, research and even sales. Most students go on to earn an advance degree but this is not always necessary and experience can go a long way. Here are some options.
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Jobs with a communication degree

Post author:Cultus
Post published:22 August, 2013
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With the economy still struggling to recover many people are taking the time to either go to college for the first time or return to earn an advanced degree. While times are tough, a college degree can still take you far in life and open up all sorts of career opportunities. That being said, with so many options available, choosing a degree is not always easy, doing your research beforehand can help you in the long run. We have looked at jobs with degrees in history and journalism, now let’s look at jobs with a degree in communications.
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