ST. PAUL, Minn. — Veterans bring valuable skills and work habits to the civilian job market. According to Laurence Shatkin, Ph.D., the training and experience individuals gain while serving in the military can qualify them to enter many good-paying, high-growth civilian jobs.
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JIST’s new Occupational Outlook Handbook
ST. PAUL, Minn. — JIST Publishing recently released a new, print edition of the Occupational Outlook Handbook 2013–2014. This extensive reference provides interesting and thorough descriptions for more than 300 jobs. It also features exclusive bonus content that is not available on the government’s website.
Technology is a must-use tool to promote your new business
If you’re starting a new business, technology can be your most helpful marketing tool. In his new book, Entrepreneurship Quizzes, author John J. Liptak, Ed.D., discusses the best ways to use technology to benefit your business.
Looking for a STEM career? Try these top five jobs
STEM careers—those that focus on science, technology, engineering and mathematics—require special skills, and many of the workers in these fields are highly skilled in their areas.
Six fields offer the most job security for employees
During rough economic times, workers experience multiple levels of stress related to layoffs, furloughs, pay cuts and myriad other issues. Most employees just want to ensure their jobs are secure. Laurence Shatkin, in his new book 150 Best Jobs for a Secure Future, details the most secure occupations and fields: computer systems design, educational services, government, health […]
Looking for a federal career? Find it on the list of 150 Best Federal Jobs
Finding and obtaining any job with the federal government can be a tough task, but how do you know which are the most promising positions to seek? Laurence Shatkin’s new book, 150 Best Federal Jobs, breaks down the top federal jobs into several categories, including demographics, career clusters, geography and personality type.