Tag Archives: Choosing a Major
Rail Careers are Worth Exploring
Did you know that median wages for rail careers last year was $57,160? I would guess that most people don’t know that. In fact, I have found that most people don’t know much about careers in transportation at all. As a former Air Traffic Controller myself, … Read More…
It’s Official! Paul Quinn Is The First HBCU Work College
After a two-year application process, Paul Quinn College has become the first HBCU to meet the Department of Education’s standards for the “work college” designation. As of Monday morning, Paul Quinn now joins seven other institutions trailblazing this new method for potentially reducing … Read More…
7 Ways the Workforce is Changing
The workforce is changing and some of the questions to ask are – Am I keeping up? How am I preparing to stay competitive? What do I know about employment trends? If you work with college students as much as I do, you … Read More…
Does Double Major in College = Double Trouble?
Is there real value in having a double major in college? Does having a double major in college give you an advantage when job hunting in a competitive market? Many college students have a second major because they believe it will positively affect … Read More…
Company Research in 3 Easy Steps
HR professionals say it all the time and I share it all the time: Do your company research before you go into the job interview. Some research says that if you spend just 15 minutes on the company’s website before a job interview, … Read More…
Funding your HBCU College Life
Most HBCU students and parents continue to worry about about funding the HBCU college experience. In addition to completing the FAFSA this year, students should consider exploring the following: Scholarships. Do not just rely on your school for scholarship information since there are … Read More…