CB Campus Careers & Jobs Blog

Want to go back to school?

Now, I know most of you just left school - another portion of you are still there. But, a recent article spotlighting the top jobs in education caught my eye and I wanted to throw them your way.

Whether you just left school and kinda want to go back (it happens) or you're still there and never want to leave, check out these 10 jobs in education.

• Teachers (preschool, kindergarten, elementary, middle and secondary) help students learn and apply concepts in various subjects, depending on the age and skill level of their students. All 50 states and the District of Columbia require public school teachers to be licensed. General education teachers need a bachelor's degree and a completed, approved teacher training program with a prescribed number of subject and education credits, as well as supervised practice teaching. Average salary: $45,205

• School counselors provide individuals and groups with career and educational counseling. In school settings they work with students, including those with academic and social development problems and those with special needs. Counselors are required to hold a school counseling certification and to have completed at least some graduate course work; most require the completion of a master's degree.  Average salary: $52,858

• School nurses give healthcare services to students, plan school health programs, participate in medical examinations and reviews findings to evaluate the health status of pupils and progress of the programs. A school nursing position requires a registered nurses license. Average salary: $51,544

• Principals direct and coordinate educational, administrative and counseling activities of primary or secondary schools; develop educational programs through meetings with staff, review of teachers' activities and providing directives. A master's degree in education plus teaching experience is typically required for carrying out the responsibilities for this job. Average salary: $72,527

• Postsecondary teachers usually include college and university faculty, postsecondary career and technical education teachers, and graduate teaching assistants. They usually teach several different related courses in their subject and give lectures to several hundred students in large halls or lead small seminars. Educational qualifications for postsecondary teaching jobs range from expertise in a particular field to a Ph.D. Average salary: $68,505

• Librarians in the school media center work with students and faculty to help find the information they need; show users how to access information; and may even help teachers develop curricula, acquire materials for classroom instruction and sometimes team teach. A master's degree in library science usually is required; special librarians may need an additional graduate or professional degree. Average salary: $47, 705

• Coaches in high schools are primarily teachers of academic subjects who supplement their income by coaching part time. They teach student athletes the fundamentals of individual and team sports and are responsible for instilling good sportsmanship, a competitive spirit and teamwork. They also manage their teams during both practice sessions and competitions. Average salary: $29.290

• Special education teachers work with children and youths who have a variety of disabilities using general education curriculum, or modifying it, to meet the child's individual needs. All states require special education teachers to be licensed; licensing requires the completion of a teacher training program and at least a bachelor's degree, though many states require a master's degree. Average salary: $43,570

• Deans/Administrators direct and coordinate admissions, foreign student services, health and counseling services, career services, financial aid, and housing and residential life, as well as social, recreational, and related programs. Most usually have a doctorate in their specialty and have held a professorship in their department before advancing. Average salary:$ 75,245

• Teacher assistants tutor and assist children in learning class material using the teacher's lesson plans, providing students with individualized attention and allowing teachers more time for lesson planning and teaching. Educational requirements range from a high school diploma to some college training. Average salary: $19,410

Money, money, money, money - MONEY!

Hopefully ya'll recognize the song I 'm referencing in the title - if not, either I'm getting old or I'm making stuff up. Either one is entirely possible.

Anyway...

Many college students choose their major based on what' s going to make them the big bucks versus what's going to make them happy. When asked about their life goals, 81 percent of 18- to 25-year-olds said getting rich is either the most important or the second-most important goal in their lives, according to a Pew Research Center poll.

It doesn't take a genius to know that money doesn't equal happiness - in fact, most of the people I know who have sacrificed their dreams in lieu of making a quick buck, are the same people who are extremely unhappy and unsatisfied with their lives.

However, no matter what I, or anyone else says, there will always be those who want to make a lot of money. More power to ya. Because of that, I've posted 10 jobs that make at least $25 an hour- i.e. $48,000 per year.

I'd say that was a nice chunk of change, wouldn't you?

1. Market analyst - $27.18/hour. Market analysts work in government agencies, consulting firms, financial institutions or marketing research firms, where they research and predict the sales potential of a particular product or service. Annual salary: $56,541
   
2. Chemist - $25.16/hour. Chemists search for and use knowledge about chemicals to discover and develop new and improved products, processes to save energy and reduce pollution, and advances in fields like medicine and agriculture. Annual salary: $52,333
   
3. Civil engineer - $25.29/hour. Civil engineers plan, design and oversee engineering for building projects like airports, bridges, buildings and irrigation systems. Annual salary: $52,605
4. Social worker - $25.06/hour.  Social workers work for places like community centers, hospitals and penal institutions, where they develop programs to help individuals and groups enhance their personal relationships and social development. Annual salary: $52,119
5. Human resources generalist - $26.90/hour. Human resources generalists work to improve working conditions within an establishment by identifying, evaluating and resolving problems in employee relations and work performance.  Annual salary: $55,959
6. Architect - $26.41/hour.  Architects apply their knowledge of design to plan and supervise the construction of building projects according to their clients' needs and financial resources.  Annual salary: $55,060
7. Speech pathologist - $25.05/hour.  Speech pathologists specialize in the diagnosis and treatment of speech and language disorders and study the science of human communication.
   Annual salary: $52,105
8. Budget analyst - $26.71/hour.  Budget analysts review financial plans and help institutions prepare budgets, improve efficiency and lower costs. Annual salary: $55,579
9. Detective - $27.02/hour.  Detectives carry out investigations to prevent crimes or solve criminal cases. Annual salary: $56,197
10. Physical therapist - $25.68/hour.  Physical therapists plan and administer medically prescribed treatment for patients suffering from injuries or certain diseases to restore function, relieve pain and prevent disability. Annual salary: $53,410

New graduates: Conducting your first job search

It's been a few months since this year's past graduates finished school, and hopefully you've been looking for a job during that time - even better, hopefully you've FOUND a job.  But, on the off-chance that you haven't and instead have just been enjoying your time off (totally fine), then read on.

Job hunting can be a long, arduous, tedious task - but it doesn't have to be. Here's an example of you can break up your week, according to "The Everything Get-a-Job Book."

Sunday: Look through the classified ads.

Monday: Follow up on these ads by sending out your resume and cover letter.

Tuesday: Focus on contacting companies directly.

Wednesday: Do more research to find listings of other companies to contact.

Thursday and Friday: Spend the day networking as you try to set up appointments to meet with people and develop more contacts.

If you don't have a job secured after you've been job searching for a few months, consider looking for a part-time job to keep yourself busy, help you make some money and gain experience. Even if the job isn't in your field, you can surely apply basic skills from one job to another.

You're probably frustrated with your lack of a full-time job and working part-time will also break up your routine, keep you motivated and show future employers that you have initiative and good work ethic.

Good luck on your search and keep checking back for more advice!

Social Networking vs Employers

I know I just posted about Facebook last week, but I figured it wouldn't hurt to have this week's post follow closely on the same subject. Especially because as a fellow Facebook and MySpace user (and working for a company where half the staff has an account as well), I know the implications of  having  a profile that companies can look at.

I know this topic has been blogged about before, but especially now that Facebook has opened it's doors to people of all ages, including companies, I just wanted to reiterate some important points:

• Be selective about your privacy settings. Select your profile to be seen only by your "friends" on the site.
• Be selective about your pictures. Only allow to be seen by friends. If you're friends with your co-workers, maybe you should consider blocking them from seeing your pictures.
• Don't delete, just clean it up. Don't delete your account altogether; social networking sites are not only a good way to keep in touch with friends (and waste some time before class), but they are good for what their name implies: social networking. Use these sites to your advantage to promote yourself in your profile and make career contacts.

On a totally different note, I was remembering some job titles that I wished I had when I was in college - you know, fun/flexible/social jobs...and I found some on the site I'd like to share: 

Magazine production
Travel companies
Bartender
Marketing and Events promotion
Nursing assistant