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What Kind of Careers Can I Pursue with a Theology Degree?

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Giulio from Loyola University New Orleans asks: “I have a masters in Criminal Justice and will have a Masters in Theology soon – What kind of careers can I pursue with my education?” Thanks for your question, Giulio.  In simple terms, you can pursue lots of different paths in virtually any career, but especially in religious studies and theology.  It is quite rare that having a particular major means that you can only do one or two jobs.  Having coached many thousands of clients over the last decade, I can tell you that many, especially college students, have a limited … / Read more »




How Can I Land a Job While Working Full-Time and Going to College?

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Paula from DeVry University asks: “I am graduating soon, and need to find a full-time job before leaving my current job. How can I balance my current job, looking for a new job and finishing school without any one situation suffering?” Thanks for your question, Paul.  Well, you’ve got yourself a challenging situation to be sure.  However, any challenge can be successfully achieved with the right plan and lots of daily action to move the plan forward. The first step is to break down the challenge in terms of the bottom line.  You’ll need to be able to answer the … / Read more »




How I Can Land a Job Requiring a Specific Degree Type Even When I Don’t Have the Preferred Degree?

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Rhonda from University of Maine asks: “I earned a Bachelor’s degree in Business with concentration in Healthcare, Business Management and Health and Wellness. I have reviewed various available jobs along with each position’s qualification.  It seems some of the openings require a specific degree. Can I apply for jobs that are asking for a degree that doesn’t specifically match mine?” Thanks for your question, Rhonda.  The simple answer to your question is, “Yes, you can”. Consider that I have degrees and background in sports management, yet I was able to land employment as a trainer and career coach after doing … / Read more »




6 Tips for a Freelance Writer with no Experience

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An Article by contributor Leila Dorari. When you think about it, everything you do for the first time, you do without experience, especially if you’re a student or a recent graduate. Freelance writing is not different. What you need is talent, some basic skills, and connections. The talent is either there or not. However, the other two are what you gain with experience. Here are a couple of tips for a successful jump-start. Write 3000 words a day To convince yourself you can do it, start doing it. Pretend you are writing a blog post. Choose several topics you enjoy … / Read more »




3 Simple Ways to Avoid the Hiring Black Hole & Differentiate Yourself to Employers

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By Sjoerd Gehring, Global VP of Talent Acquisition and Employee Experience at Johnson & Johnson Applying for a job is no easy task. When candidates submit a job application, it often feels as though it has disappeared into the hiring “black box.” Not only are candidates not given any information regarding their application, but they have to wait to hear back—often for a very long time. I recognize how incredibly frustrating this could be, but I assure you, you’re not alone. At Johnson & Johnson, we asked over 100,000 candidates what their biggest frustrations were. Over and over again, candidates … / Read more »