For prospective college students, choosing a major is an important step to their future career’s course of action. Interestingly, some of the most popular majors also happen to have some of the highest unemployment rates. Majoring in an area you are passionate about may be key to job satisfaction but depending on your chosen field, job opportunities may or may not be readily available. The following are five of the most popular college majors for today’s student population. Read on to find out what you can expect from each in …

The state of America’s public school system is in serious jeopardy and the problem goes far beyond slashed budgets and lack of federal and state funding. At their core, a school is only as good as its educators, but many of these institutions are being forced to double and triple their normal class sizes simply because they’re unable to recruit knowledgeable and certified teachers. To combat this issue, many colleges and universities are offering accelerated teaching degrees to students that already possess a bachelor’s or master’s degree in a variety …

Imagine for a moment this scenario: the recent recipient of a tracheotomy, a surgical procedure that creates an opening in the windpipe (which lies directly under the skin of the neck), requires continuous oxygen through his trach tube in order to breathe. His home care aid worker visits, noting nothing out of the ordinary and recording in her daily journal that she tidied up the hallway and a few rooms before she left.
It’s just another day. Then, while watching TV, the tracheotomy recipient attempts to clear his throat, suddenly coughing …

Many people are drawn to the human services profession for many reasons. The most common reason is a strong desire to help those who are in need. This is a noble and honorable reason to enter the field.
However, there is much to learn about human services as a career field. The field of human services industry is extremely broad and encompasses a wide range of service delivery environments staffed by a variety of human services professionals. There is no easy way to define human services as a career field. The …

With the current economic downturn, nursing jobs are becoming increasingly more difficult to find – or are they? For students who have completed a RN to BSN program, there are actually quite a few possibilities. With those willing to look far beyond the more traditional RN nursing jobs, there is an incredible array of interesting and unusual opportunities. Below are just some examples of the fascinating careers and places of employment available for those qualified RNs.
Home Care Nursing. If you’ve always dreamed of working from the home, this is the …

Four years of university, student teaching and innumerable hours you spent studying for the state certification test are now over and you finally hold that all-important piece of documentation in your exhausted hand. That’s right:  your teaching certification allows you to now seek gainful employment in your state- but what does this exactly mean? You’ve probably heard a lot of buzz surrounding the current teaching shortage in America, but don’t assume this means you’ll land your dream job in the fall. Instead, learn the truths of searching for a job …

It takes someone special to become a social worker—are you that person? Social workers help others to overcome obstacles and improve their lives.  For people that are struggling with personal or family relationships or coping with difficult circumstances, social workers are a support system, providing guidance and resources. People interested in becoming social workers are usually those with a high emotional intelligence—they’re good at picking up on how others are feeling, listening, and communicating—and have a genuine interest in helping others.
The people that social workers help, and kinds of problems …

Have you always found ‘normal’ jobs to be monotonous? Do you long to help people? If you have nerves of steel and a heart of gold, a career as a firefighter may be for you. Firefighters endure difficult situations and make sizeable sacrifices on a daily basis; however, a career as a firefighter can be the most rewarding career you’ll find. With great pay and benefits, as well as an undeniable contribution to your community, pursuing this choice with vigor and determination will undoubtedly be one of the best decisions …