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Psychology Career Outlook: Career flexibility and market demand
A bachelor’s degree in psychology is one of the most popular majors among undergraduates today. The National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) estimates that in the 2015-2016 school year, of the 1.9 million total bachelor’s degrees conferred, some 117,000 were in psychology. If you are wondering what’s driving such an interest in this major, the […]
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June 29th, 2020
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The push for customer-centricity: A lesson for business students
According to a recent Gallup report, almost 70 percent of B2B customers are ready to take their business elsewhere while only one half believe that their vendor delivers on its promise. The report suggests that the way to turn the tide on this stark reality is by implementing a customer-centric culture. Jim Clifton, Gallup’s Chairman […]
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June 5th, 2020
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What you need to know if you are considering a career in cybersecurity
A recent Cybersecurity Ventures Jobs Report predicts that by 2021 there will be more than 3.5 million unfilled cybersecurity jobs across the globe. The report notes that “over the eight-year period tracked, the number of unfilled cybersecurity jobs is expected to grow by 350 percent, from one million positions in 2013 to 3.5 million in […]
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May 13th, 2020
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Getting the most out of your bachelor’s degree in paralegal studies
When pursuing a bachelor’s degree in paralegal studies, it’s important to consider what other skill sets – those learned outside of the required curriculum – could boost your career. William Woods University offers a wide variety of online courses to round out your education. Paralegals routinely need three skills: an extensive knowledge of the legal […]
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September 21st, 2015
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How a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration can lead to a successful non-profit career
Last year, Americans donated $358 billion to charities. It was the best year of giving ever in fact, ever since the Giving USA Foundation began tracking donations 60 years ago. There are more than 1.5 million tax-exempt non-profit organizations in the United States, and 1.05 million of these are considered public charities. The others include […]
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July 28th, 2015
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What kind of skills does a paralegal need in 2015?
There was once a time when paralegals spent much of their days typing court documents, but now more than ever, the paralegal plays a much more active role in law firms, corporate legal departments and government offices. Yes, paralegals are responsible for helping prepare legal documents — briefs, motions, pleadings, etc. But they may also […]
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July 7th, 2015
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Careers in Missouri’s Transportation Industry
With an estimated 10% contribution to GDP in the U.S., transportation continues to be a profitable business – and is a major industry in Missouri. According to industry reports by MERIC (Missouri Economic Research and Information Center), the logistics and transportation industry’s production levels, income and employment are forecasted to enjoy healthy growth over the […]
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February 17th, 2015
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Paralegal and Related Careers – Legal Nurse Consultants
During the 1980’s, the rising importance of health care was reflected by rapid changes in health and safety laws, the growing demand in health-related careers, and in particular, the sharp increase in medical malpractice, products liability, worker’s compensation, nursing liability, personal injury, wrongful death, toxic tort, sexual assault, and criminal defense cases, all of which […]
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February 3rd, 2015
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Business Management Degree Career in a Small Company
One of the major decisions to make once you have a business management degree is to figure out where you will start your career. In our last post, we looked at advantages and disadvantages that come with finding that first job in a large company. To let you make a better decision for kick-starting your […]
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January 20th, 2015
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Business Management Degree Career in a Large Company
When starting your career with a business management degree, there are many important questions to ask yourself. One of the most important questions that could determine your career success is whether to work in a large or a small company. In part 1, we’ll cover the pros and cons of working in a large corporation, […]
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January 6th, 2015
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