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Teacher Salaries by State

teacher-teaching-young-studentsEvery few years the American Federation of Teachers releases a Teacher Salary Trends report about teacher salaries across the United States.  This information helps teachers decide where to teach and how much they should earn.  The latest report indicated that the average teacher salary was $47,602.  The Federation indicated that unfortunately, teachers are struggling to find housing in their areas that they can afford on their salaries.  As more teachers pursue additional education after receiving their bachelor’s degree, their student loan debt increases dramatically.  New teachers may not start at an average teacher salary and could therefore struggle even more than veteran teachers, who may have higher salaries. Read the rest of this entry »

Rhodes Scholar

Careers of some of the most accomplished Rhodes Scholars

The Rhodes scholarship is an international fellowship that grants each recipient two years of study at the University of Oxford.  Since 1904, thirty-two American Rhodes scholars are chosen each year.  The application deadline to become a 2009 Rhodes scholar is in October and the Rhodes scholar winners are announced in November.  In anticipation of the 2009 Rhodes scholar winners, it is interesting to take a look at some of the most common professions of previous American Rhodes scholars.  Many Rhodes scholars have successful careers in fields such as the arts, athletics, business, communications, education, government and politics, law and science.  These famous men and women are the best of the best — if you have dreams of following in their footsteps, you may want to look at some of the jobs available in these career fields as well. Read the rest of this entry »

Back to School – Build your Skills

Back to School

Still stuck in the same position you had a few years ago?

Perhaps it’s time to consider further education or training. In today’s job market, the competition is fierce. Applicants are more qualified and better educated than their counterparts of only a few years ago. Many times, the only way to compete is to gain additional training or specialization in your field. Building skills can enhance your marketability to employers.

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Internships: Get Your Foot in the Door

intern-viewing-microscope It’s never too early to start thinking about next summer. Summer internships have become increasingly competitive since more and more students have abandoned mowing lawns in favor of career-enhancing summer positions. And the more prestigious the internship, the earlier the deadline.

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Grad School Primer – Help Your Career

Grad School Primer

Welcome to the Graduate School Information Exam. Do not open your test booklets until the instructor signals it is okay to do so. Please mark your answer sheet with a No. 2 pencil, and do not make any stray marks outside the circle. You’ll have 30 minutes to complete Section One. Begin.
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