10 Big study tips for online students
William Woods University offers online programs of all kinds, including an Associate Degree in Liberal Arts, a transfer program to finish a degree you may have started, and several Master’s and Bachelor’s degrees. Online education doesn’t have to be hard. While you may already know that it can bring convenience, flexibility, and affordability, we’ve put […]
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Careers in Transportation and Supporting Industries
In part 1 of this series of posts, we looked at business trends in the manufacturing of transport equipment and parts in Missouri. In the past five years, the Missouri transportation industry saw an increase of 3,834 jobs, which was a result of growth in sixteen areas including freight trucking, warehousing and storage and support […]
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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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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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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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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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First Step to A Sports Career With a Business Management Degree
The sports industry is booming now more than ever. PricewaterhouseCoopers projects healthy sports industry growth – from $53.6 billion in 2012, to $67.7 billion by 2017. Giants like the National Football League (NFL), National Basketball Association (NBA), Major League Baseball (MLB), National Hockey League (NHL), along with college athletic departments and organizations like the NCAA, […]
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Becoming a Paralegal in Missouri
You’ve made the decision to become a paralegal in Missouri. So, what are the next steps? According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, you would be joining more than 4,600 paralegals in Missouri, and the numbers are ever-growing – with above average growth, projected at 28% in the next 10 years. As the roles and […]
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Interview Tips for Liberal Arts Majors
Liberal Arts teach skills that are demanded by many fields, and may open doors to a career you are passionate about. In Part 1 of this series of posts, we discussed basic interview tips. We’ll go on to share specific tips for liberal arts majors that help prepare you get into your field of interest. […]
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Interview Tips
Preparing well before an interview is important, in order to market yourself in the best light. We’ll start by sharing tips from hiring managers at the prestigious investment giant, Goldman Sachs. Five basic interview tips for all associates and undergraduate majors: Know Your Resume: Be able to speak clearly on your goals, your strengths, weaknesses, […]
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