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		<title>New Year, New Career: Jobs in Growth Industries for Fresh Graduates</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 23 Jan 2012 07:57:07 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Sally Croft</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[If you are a fresh graduate and one of your New Year’s resolutions is to develop a new career, you have a lot of options to choose from within various growth industries. You need to choose one which fits your requirement and which matches your goals and aspirations.]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>If you are a fresh graduate and one of your New Year’s resolutions is to develop a new career, you have a lot of options to choose from within various growth industries. You need to choose one which fits your requirement and which matches your goals and aspirations. It should be one which can give you financial and job satisfaction. As there are a lot of options available in the market, it is important that you conduct adequate research to avoid being in a job which does not cater to your qualifications or your requirement.
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<h2>Choosing Growth Industries for a New Career</h2>
<p>A growth industry is considered to be one which is developing at a very fast rate and is doing better than others in the market. The companies operating in these industries look at various options like discounts and other marketing strategies. If you want to start a career in these industries, you will be able to get a lot of job satisfaction as you will get trained in cutting edge technology and will get necessary exposure in the industry. You can also gain valuable experience to build your career and opt for better positions.
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<p>Moreover, as you would have opted for <a href="http://www.studentloaninfo.org/blog/"><strong>student loan</strong></a> or different types of <a href="http://www.studentloaninfo.org/blog/financial-aid"><strong>financial aid</strong></a> to take care of your college expenses, you need to look at options for paying off your student loans. The attractive salaries offered by these growth industries can help you pay your student loans as well.</p>
<h2>Best Jobs for Fresh Graduates in Growing Industries</h2>
<p>During this time of economic slowdown when employees are being laid off, fresh graduates without experience find it very challenging to look for a suitable job. Most jobs demand a certain amount of experience and credentials, and you should choose growth industries which are willing to take fresh graduates.</p>
<p>For example, it is not a feasible time to consider healthcare and education industries although they are considered the best industries. This is because these industries want experienced people rather than fresh graduates. Moreover, these industries require people with higher qualifications. Some career choices for fresh graduates in the growth industries are:</p>
<ul>
<li><u>Internet Publishing and Broadcasting</u>- This is growing at a fast pace with the extensive usage of internet and reduction in print media circulation. Owing to its growing popularity, it can offer a lot of opportunities for fresh graduates.</li>
<li><u>Oil and Gas Industry</u>- This is another growth industry which is flourishing due to the increase in prices of fuel and the profits. This will in turn result in higher salaries and more career options.</li>
<li><u>Security and International Affairs</u>- This industry would require fresh graduates to fill the gaps that emerge when older employees retire. This will lead to better employment options.</li>
<li><u>Securities, Commodities, Equities and General Finance</u>- This industry is likely to see tremendous growth in the near future leading to better career options for fresh graduates. </li>
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<p>If you are a fresh graduate and are keen to enter the job market, make a smart move by choosing a growth industry, as these industries provide a host of career options, allow you to develop a lucrative <a href="http://www.studentloaninfo.org/blog/career-guide"><strong>career</strong></a> and can help you earn a better salary and gain experience.</p>
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		<title>11 Surefire Ways to Get Internship this Summer</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 05 Jan 2012 06:32:31 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Sally Croft</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Internships can be found in various organizations, such as non-profit, government organizations; companies or every size and type, museums, art galleries, libraries, and the list goes on. If you are looking to get an internship this summer you might be in luck. Summer time in particular is the best time to apply for and obtain <a href="http://www.studentloaninfo.org/blog/internship"><strong>internship</strong></a>.]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Internships can be found in various organizations, such as non-profit, government organizations; companies or every size and type, museums, art galleries, libraries, and the list goes on. If you are looking to get an internship this summer you might be in luck. Summer time in particular is the best time to apply for and obtain <a href="http://www.studentloaninfo.org/blog/internship"><strong>internship</strong></a>. Some of these internships might be paid internships, others might be unpaid internships. However, whether paid or not, this is a great opportunity to experience the workforce and get a feel for what your <a href="http://www.studentloaninfo.org/blog/successful-career-tips"><strong>career</strong></a> is going to be like. Here are 11 surefire ways to get internship this summer.</p>
<ol>
<li>Work for free with a company that you are interested in. This gives you an opportunity to gain work experience that you could add to your credentials. It is also a great way to land your first real job. So, don’t be afraid to complete your internship for free.</li>
<li>Apply at non-profit organizations. Non-profit organizations usually have excellent internships available for enthusiastic hard workers who are willing to learn while working. If you have a particular interest within the non-profit sector, you should work as an intern to gain work experience and to learn more about the job.</li>
<li>Apply for internships that are related to your field. For example if you want to work with small children, it is best to apply at a daycare center, children’s summer programs or school.</li>
<li>Check with your school’s job bulletin board to see if they have internships available. Employers usually advertise internship positions through colleges and universities.</li>
<li>Talk to your school counselor or <a href="http://www.studentloaninfo.org/blog/career-counseling"><strong>career counselor</strong></a> and have them assist you in your search for an internship position for the summer.</li>
<li>Let your family and friends know that you are looking to work as an intern for the summer vacation. This is a surefire way to get internships this summer.</li>
<li>Apply directly with the company that you are interested in working for. Let them know that you are available for the summer and are looking for an internship job. If they are not interested, you can convince them by letting them know the reasons why they should hire you and maybe even offer to work for free.</li>
<li>Put a <a href="http://www.studentloaninfo.org/blog/resume"><strong>resume</strong></a> and cover letter together. When applying for internship positions, make sure you leave your resume and cover letter with potential employers.</li>
<li>Follow-up with potential employers. After an interview, make sure you send a thank you letter and let them know that you are still interested in the internship position. Always do a follow-up after the interview by either calling or sending a thank you letter.</li>
<li>Be persistent. It may take you days, maybe weeks to land your first internship job, so do not get discourages and give up. Keep applying until someone hires you, but never ever give up.</li>
<li>Apply at several places and for different positions. Don’t limit yourself by only applying for a certain type of internship or with only one employer.</li>
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<p>Hope these 11 surefire ways to get internship this summer helps. Best of luck to you.</p>
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		<title>Online Term Papers – How Authenticated Are They?</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 29 Dec 2011 06:15:56 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Sally Croft</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Career Advice]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[<p>If you are a college student pursuing a course in a specific major and are instructed to submit a term paper in another subject, you need not spend long hours collecting data and doing research or spend time analyzing various sources for relevant information. You can opt for an online term paper.  There are many custom writers online who offer this service. They are experts in writing term papers in specific subjects and adhere to the norms required for these papers.</p>]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>If you are a college student pursuing a course in a specific major and are instructed to submit a term paper in another subject, you need not spend long hours collecting data and doing research or spend time analyzing various sources for relevant information. You can opt for an online term paper.  There are many custom writers online who offer this service. They are experts in writing term papers in specific subjects and adhere to the norms required for these papers.</p>
<h2>Importance of Online Term Papers</h2>
<p>College students, after completing a specific term are required to write a term paper to demonstrate the knowledge gained by them. Though it might be easy to submit this assignment, it is a time consuming activity as students lack time for reviewing the course materials. In order to submit a well-written term paper such students can buy term papers online. However, they should concentrate on the quality of the term papers as well as on the authenticity of the custom writing company. Though it is easy to download ready-made papers, choosing an authentic online term paper written by reliable custom writers is very important.</p>
<h2>Authenticity of Online Term Papers</h2>
<p>There are many online term paper writing services which offer customized term papers at a very cheap rate. However online papers term are usually associated with plagiarism. It is illegal to use content, thoughts and ideas of others without their permission. Therefore students need to be careful when buying online term papers as they might become part of an online scam. Writing a college level online term paper is not an easy task and requires a lot of research and time. So if a term paper writer claims that it can be written very easily, students should check if the paper has been plagiarized off the net.</p>
<p>While choosing online term papers, students should also check whether they are offered through an accredited website; it is important to read the services provided as well as the terms and conditions of the website. If they offer to write a professional and thoroughly researched online term paper within a couple of hours then there are high chances that the paper will be plagiarized or would just be a rough compilation of material on the net. Accreditation of these term papers will ensure that they are authentic and that the content will not be resold in the future to another college student.</p>
<p>Therefore, students should ensure that their online term paper is fully referenced and plagiarism-free. They should buy papers offered by accredited websites only, and that too after conducting adequate research on the topic. It is imperative that college students do not get addicted to buying online term papers and should only buy term papers for subjects which are not a part of their major’s list.</p>
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		<title>Guide to Top 10 Jobs without a four year College Degree</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 19 Dec 2011 06:20:46 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Sally Croft</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[If you are interested in finding a job at a fast track without spending many years studying and pursuing higher education, you can opt for trade schools. This will help you to get jobs without a 4-year college degree. If you do not opt for a four-year college degree and are worried that you might not get your preferred job, you need not worry. According to Dr. Laurence Shatkin, Ph.D., one of the leading occupational experts and co-author of the book 300 Best Jobs Without a Four-Year Degree, there are many jobs which can be chosen without  four-year degree programs. ]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>If you are interested in finding a job at a fast track without spending many years studying and pursuing higher education, you can opt for trade schools. This will help you to get jobs without a 4-year college degree. If you do not opt for a four-year college degree and are worried that you might not get your preferred job, you need not worry. According to Dr. Laurence Shatkin, Ph.D., one of the leading occupational experts and co-author of the book 300 Best Jobs Without a Four-Year Degree, there are many jobs which can be chosen without  four-year degree programs. He says, &#8220;A two-year degree, certification, or on-the-job training will be good preparation for most of the technology and health-care jobs that our economy will create in abundance.”</p>
<h2>Looking for jobs without 4-year college degree</h2>
<ul>
<li>You should make a list of the jobs you are interested in which does not need a bachelor degree. This can be done effectively if you choose vocational trade jobs. This can help you to become an employee or even own a business.</li>
<li>You can even learn a trade and develop skill sets which can help you to get a job. You can later on pursue higher education.</li>
<li>There are many high-paying jobs which do not require a 4-year degree program. According to the U.S. Department of Labor, 2 out of every 3 jobs do not require high qualification but definitely requires on-the-job training. Also as per figures provided by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, eight of the top 10 fastest-growing occupations through 2014 do not require a bachelor&#8217;s degree.</li>
<li>Even though most of the good jobs require some post-high school training, many of them still does not require a four-year degree. ‘</li>
<li>Another important factor about these jobs like health technology, plumbing, firefighter and automotive repair, are that they are less prone to outsourcing. Out of the 25 top-paying occupations are seen in the field of sales, education, law enforcement, construction, administration and transportation, as well as management and supervisory jobs. Though these jobs do not require a 4-year college degree, all require certain amount of on-the-job training or apprenticeship.</li>
</ul>
<p>According to CNN, the top 10 jobs which do not require 4-year college degree are:</p>
<ol>
<li>Air traffic controller<br />
Annual income: $102,030</li>
<li>Storage and distribution manager<br />
Annual income: $66,600</li>
<li>Transportation manager<br />
Annual income: $66,600</li>
<li>Police and detectives supervisor<br />
Annual income: $64,430</li>
<li>Non-retail sales manager<br />
Annual income: $59,300</li>
<li>Forest fire fighting and prevention supervisor<br />
Annual income: $58,920</li>
<li>Municipal fire fighting and prevention supervisor<br />
Annual income: $58,902</li>
<li>Real estate broker<br />
Annual income: $58,720</li>
<li>Elevator installers and repairer<br />
Annual income: $58,710</li>
<li>Sales representative<br />
Annual income: $58,580</li>
</ol>
<p>Apart from these, the top ten jobs with expected high growth in the coming years are:</p>
<ol>
<li>Veterinary Technologists and Technicians</li>
<li>Medical Assistants</li>
<li>Social and Human Service Assistants</li>
<li>Physical Therapist Assistants</li>
<li>Environmental Science and Protection Technicians, Including Health</li>
<li>Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education</li>
<li>Environmental Engineering Technicians</li>
<li>Court Reporters</li>
<li>Bill and Account Collectors</li>
<li>Vocational Education Teachers, Postsecondary</li>
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<p>So you need not worry if you do not have 4-year bachelor degree to get a job of your choice, you can actually <a href="http://www.studentloaninfo.org/blog/highest-paying-jobs-2011"><strong>get a highly paying job</strong></a> with specific skill sets acquired through vocational degree programs.</p>
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		<title>5 New Year’s Student Loan Resolutions for College Students</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 07 Dec 2011 06:43:31 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Sally Croft</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[It’s the end of the year again and you are on the threshold of a new beginning. This feeling is all the more amplified for college bound students who are at the brink of making important decisions that will affect their future and their finances, one of them being taking out a student loan. If you are a high school senior worried about student loans, here are a few New Year’s resolutions to help you get started.]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>It’s the end of the year again and you are on the threshold of a new beginning. This feeling is all the more amplified for college bound students who are at the brink of making important decisions that will affect their future and their finances, one of them being taking out a student loan. If you are a high school senior worried about student loans, here are a few New Year’s resolutions to help you get started.</p>
<h2>Research, Research, Research!</h2>
<p>Make use of the holidays to research as much as possible about student loans. Get your hands on all the student loan 101 that you can. Study about the various different types of student loans and understand terms like subsidized, unsubsidized, federal and private loan, etc. <a href="http://www.studentloaninfo.org/blog/student-loan-faqs"><strong>Student loan FAQs</strong></a> on our site are an excellent resource to start with. Also visit community listings and your high school counseling offices to get to know more about the options that are available.</p>
<h2>Fill out the FAFSA form</h2>
<p>This one tops the list of New Year’s resolutions as this is the most time specific and its date of acceptance starts January 1. FAFSA stands for Free Application for Federal Student Aid. If you want financial aid then you need to fill out the <a href="http://www.studentloaninfo.org/blog/fafsa"><strong>FAFSA</strong></a>. Visit the website, get a hang of all the documents that are needed and organize them in one place. </p>
<h2>Calculate the Amount of Money You Need </h2>
<p>It is important to be absolutely clear about the amount of financial aid you will need to fund your college education. Finaid and other student finance websites have great calculators where you can calculate the amount of money you need along with the interest rate. </p>
<h2>Look For Scholarships and Grants</h2>
<p>Can you believe a huge amount of scholarship money goes waste every year because students actually failed to apply for it? Save out on the amount of student loan you need to borrow by applying for scholarships and grants. It helps if you are nerdy; even if you aren’t there are many options and many <a href="http://www.studentloaninfo.org/blog/different-types-of-scholarships/"><strong>different types of scholarships</strong></a> out there. Scour newspapers and websites to get to know more.</p>
<h2>Be Thrifty, Be Wise</h2>
<p>Borrow books from seniors, don’t make impulsive purchases, don’t build your <a href="http://www.studentloaninfo.org/blog/student-credit-cards"><strong>credit card</strong></a> debt and choose a college near home. If there is one motto every college going and college bound student should adopt, its, “Be frugal!”</p>
<div align="center"><img width="474" height="400" title="My New Year Resolution" alt="My New Year Resolution" style="margin:10px 0 10px 0;" src="http://www.studentloaninfo.org/blog/wp-content/themes/slb-new-feb2011/images/resulation-2012.jpg"></div>
<p><u>Remember the earlier you start the better it is for you.</u></p>
<p>Happy New Year!</p>
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