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Best-Paying Jobs for Women
The Best-Paying Jobs for Women Despite the 50-year anniversary of the Equal Pay Act this year, women continue to earn less than men across most job functions. In fact, according to new numbers released in February, the gender wage gap widened by slightly more than a percentage point in 2012—back to levels last seen in…
Read MoreCollege Students Job Search
10 Job-Search Skills Today’s College Students Need To Master The old adage “practice makes perfect” is absolutely true when it comes to finding a job. Practice these critical job search skills so you can present your best self in the hiring process. READ MORE: READ RELATED:
Read MoreMy Job Search Today
I learned in my job search today that my salary is above average. Are you debating taking a job with a lower salary? You are not alone. Many are finding new norms regarding pre-recession and post-recession salaries. What is most important at this point – money, benefits, title, location, responsibilities? Many are looking at another side…
Read MoreJob Interview Frustration – Job Search Frustration
Job Interview Results – Job Search Results Part #1 The past seven years has offered no sure thing with job interview results.The pre-recession hiring practices by hiring managers are gone out the window.The pre-recession salaries have also gone through an evolution.However the approach of the job hunter somewhat remained the same. So what changed? The…
Read MoreThe best (and worst) jobs for 2014
The best (and worst) jobs for 2014 CareerCast is out with their annual ranking of the 10 best and 10 worst jobs for 2014, and let’s just say that math and science guys everywhere are about to high-five. Nine out of 10 of the best jobs fell into the STEM career category (science, technology, engineering…
Read MoreElectrical and Electronics Engineering Career Outlook
Electrical and Electronics Engineer Job Outlook Employment of electrical and electronics engineers is expected to grow 6 percent from 2010 to 2020, slower than the average for all occupations. Job growth is expected because of electrical and electronics engineers’ versatility in developing and applying emerging technologies. On the other hand, employment growth will be tempered by…
Read MoreComputer Software Engineering Career Outlook
Software Engineer Developer Career Outlook Employment of software developers is projected to grow 30 percent from 2010 to 2020, much faster than the average for all occupations. Employment of applications developers is projected to grow 28 percent, and employment of systems developers is projected to grow 32 percent. The main reason for the rapid growth is…
Read MoreMaterials Engineering Career Outlook
Engineer Career Outlook Employment of materials engineers is expected to grow 9 percent from 2010 to 2020, slower than the average for all occupations. Materials engineers will be needed to design uses for new materials both in traditional industries, such as aerospace manufacturing, and in industries focused on new medical or scientific products. Materials engineers…
Read MoreChemical Engineering Career Outlook
Engineer Career Outlook Employment of chemical engineers is expected to grow 6 percent from 2010 to 2020, slower than the average for all occupations. Demand for chemical engineers’ services depends largely on demand for the products of various manufacturing industries. Employment will be sustained by the ability of these engineers to stay on the forefront…
Read MoreMechanical Engineering Career Outlook
Engineer Career Outlook Employment of mechanical engineers is expected to grow 9 percent from 2010 to 2020, slower than the average for all occupations. Job prospects may be best for those who stay abreast of the most recent advances in technology. Mechanical engineers can work in many industries and on many types of projects. As…
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