By Susan Kerr
Service-sector employment will be the growth segment in the next decade as the U.S. economy moves further from its industrial roots. Just where will the lion's share of this projected expansion be? The smart money is on some of the Sun Belt states, but there are some surprises. This article provides a snapshot of the top five states expected to grow jobs. California has always been a magnet...
By Charlie Bradley
Career opportunities for those with training or certification in computer information systems can be found in the private, educational, and corporate sectors. Some people with certification and training in computer information systems prefer to work for themselves by operating a business which specializes in PC construction, repair or support. Some people pursue a career in teaching computer...
By Serena Spinello
Career aptitude tests are utilized by countless people for a wide range of purposes. Whether an individual is entering the work force for the first time or is considering a career change, these tests can provide insight into the specific careers that one may be best suited for. Career aptitude tests calculate the taker's score or performance within a range of subjects and tasks and...
By Victoria Ries
Training for a job in the health care field is smart and a wise choice for a stable job with a bright future. Jobs within the health care field are always in high demand, and skilled workers are needed to fill slots in every aspect of health care employment. If you are blessed with people skills and enjoy working around the general public, then the health care field is an ideal career choice for...
By Caroline Richmond
A registered nurse, or RN, can become a doctor by graduating from medical school and completing a residency. Although holding RN status does not provide a shortcut to becoming a doctor, registered nurses possess practical experience that will prepare them for medical school and residency.
The education and training to become a doctor is stressful and rigorous. Make sure you are ready to...
By Rodney Crutchfield
Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN) is what Licensed Practical Nurses (LPNs) are called in California, Texas and some other areas. An LVN and an LPN differ in title only: the qualifications and duties are the same. It usually takes an LVN one year to graduate from a technical or community college. During that time, she will take courses in anatomy and physiology, psychology, and other liberal arts...
By Jennifer Clary
Accident and emergency nursing jobs require the ability to be prepared to act on a moment's notice, to work calmly and efficiently under pressure and to flourish in a cooperative setting. These three necessary skills can and should be exhibited by applicants for accident and emergency nursing jobs during the interview process. Employers interviewing emergency nurses will be looking for a...
By Deb Powers
The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics expects medical jobs to grow much faster than most other job sectors because of the aging Baby Boomer generation and the broader definitions of medical jobs. Many new medical jobs will be outside traditional medical facilities. In Future Jobs, the Bureau of Labor Statistics estimated that demand for jobs in health care will have grown by 25.4 percent by 2016,...
By Christie Leman
When it comes to the top paid careers, the medical industry is far and away the leader of the pack. Nine of the 10 top paid careers are in medical, proving all of those years of medical school and mountains of student loans might be worth it after all. Quality health care is always in demand, and people with a higher skill level for more-intense professions tend to earn an accompanying higher...
By PokerPlayingDad
Teenagers often find it hard to balance all the activities in their lives, such as family life, school, sports, a social life and possibly employment. Depending on the type of employment, a job can actually mix in well with other aspects of a teenager's life, and teach him the valuable skill of time management for when he enters the workplace permanently either after high school or college....