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Creating Opportunity in the Nonprofit Sector
By: Heather Krasna
Published: 2010, Nov. 1
Summary: If you are committed to making a difference in the world, your career search may lead you to the nonprofit sector. A creative approach can work well when entering this field, as ideas in this article show.

A Crash Course in How to Apply for Federal Employment
By: Diane Hudson Burns
Published: 2010, Nov. 1
Summary: Once you decide to apply for federal employment, you need to prepare for the application process. This article tells how.

Green Jobs and Green Careers Embrace Many Possibilities
By: Nancy Miller
Published: 2010, Nov. 1
Summary: What is a "green" career? Can any job be green, or are there designated "green jobs?" The White House has a definition for "green jobs" as does each individual state writing definitions and principles. Do we have a clear definition of what a green job is? The answer is no. From federal to state governments to individual businesses and markets, we are growing greener in our workplaces and our mindset. This article tells more.

It is Green at the Top and at the Bottom: A Brief Comparison of Green-Related Skills Needs From the Senior-Executive Level to the Entry Level
By: E. Chandlee Bryan
Published: 2009, Nov. 2
Summary: If you want to go "green" in your career, assess the demand for candidates at both the entry-level and in the boardroom. Knowing where the demand lies for recent grads and C-level leaders can help you determine the skill sets that are in highest demand. This article explains.

Perks of Working in Higher Education
By: Tracy Williams
Published: 2008, Nov. 17
Summary: Colleges and universities can offer a full range of unique benefits by leveraging their existing investments -- usually targeted for the student population -- and translate those offerings to a positive employee experience. For the most part, these perks are not the exception, but the rule. The result is a productive workforce that easily balances work and personal life. In this article, take a look at some of the benefits that make working in higher education so attractive.

Do's and Don'ts for Launching a Career in Sales
By: Katharine Hansen, Ph.D.
Published: 2005, July 18
Summary: What you should and should not do if you're considering a sales career.

So You Want to Get Into Pharmaceutical Sales
By: Katharine Hansen, Ph.D.
Published: 2005, July 18
Summary: This article will give you some guidelines on increasing your odds of getting into pharmaceutical sales.

Tips from Reps Advice from Real Pharmaceutical Sales Reps on How to Break into Pharma Sales
By: Katharine Hansen, Ph.D.
Published: 2005, July 18
Summary: In this article, three pharmaceutical sales reps offer their top tips for breaking into the pharmaceutical sales field.

Consider the Nonprofit Sector to Expand Your Employment Options
By: Maureen Crawford Hentz
Published: 2003, Sept. 15
Summary: For all those considering the nonprofit sector, this article offers tips on expanding your job search and breaking into nonprofits.

Nuts and Bolts of Launching a Career in Freelancing or Consulting
By: Maureen Crawford Hentz
Published: 2002, Sept. 16
Summary: The most important thing to consider is the purpose of freelancing/consulting. Are you looking to fill some free time? Do you want to earn extra money? Are you looking to work for yourself? Want to test the waters in a new career? These are all questions central to the issue of income expectation. This article explains.

Tips for Breaking into and Succeeding in Management Consulting
By: Jennie S. Bev
Published: 2002, Sept. 16
Summary: If you've been contemplating to break into this field, wait no more. The financial reward is a real incentive. Other perks, such as intellectual challenge, opportunity to learn, helping others to learn, self-satisfaction and prestige may further motivate you to enter the field. This article elaborates.

Non Traditional Career Paths for Men and Women
By: Randall S. Hansen, Ph.D.
Published: n/a
Summary: List of nontraditional career paths for women, as well as a similar list for men.

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