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Working & Studying Together: Can It Be Done?

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An infographic courtesy of Study Medicine Europe. Anyone who has ever attempted to balance working with studying a university course will tell you that, irrespective of which option they were doing full-time, it is a tough ask. No matter how tired you might feel after coming home from one, you still need to revitalize yourself for the other. A lot of the time, you might not even get home, instead going directly from one to the other. You’re probably beginning to wonder if it’s even possible to juggle working and studying without having to overly compromise on one of them. … / Read more »




5 Certificates that Can Get You a Great Job

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An article by contributor Hannah Thomas. Even as a student, improving your skills and constantly being in the loop with all the novelties and updates of your future profession is responsible and commendable behaviour. With the knowledge you gain at the university sometimes it’s required to have a certificate so you can prove how much you have invested in yourself and the field of interest. Also, the certificates will enable you to apply for better positions or job ads. But not all certificates are so influential, and some can even be considered obsolete. In order to choose the right ones, … / Read more »




Jumpstarting Your Career: Reasons to Go Back to College

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An article by Ohio based contributor Lizzie Weakley. College is no longer just for the young twenty-somethings. Nontraditional students are becoming more and more common and accepted at American universities, and so if you would seriously like to go back to school, there are plenty of reasons to explore your options. If you’re still on the fence or think this might not be for you, consider these excellent reasons for why you should go back to college. Flexible And Distance Learning Are More Common and Accepted Online degrees used to be doled out by shady for-profit colleges that weren’t particularly … / Read more »




5 Ways Postgraduate Study Can Accelerate Your Career

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An article by contributor Rachael Murphey. It has been found that master level graduates earn about 25% more annually than their bachelor level counterparts. By continuing your education after the undergraduate level you will experience professional development, create a broader network, and have more career opportunities. Below, check out five ways that postgraduate study can accelerate your career: 1. Higher Career Advancement It is obvious that earning a masters or doctoral degree is no easy task. By having one of these degrees it shows that you have persistence, drive, and dedication, all of which are qualities that employers value. An … / Read more »




Want To Learn Something New? How To Expand Your Knowledge

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Article by contributor Kara Masterson. In a recent study by Robert Half Finance & Accounting, 94 percent of employees said that getting the chance to learn a new skill was at least “somewhat” important when they considered switching jobs. It is in our nature to want to learn new skills and talents. In our lives we always have a thirst for knowledge and that thirst is something that we never lose. Here are some great ways to keep learning throughout your life, even after you get out of school. Read Books Go to the library and find books on your … / Read more »