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Freelancing is the Next Big thing !

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Are you tired of waking up everyday, sitting in traffic, and listening to an unappreciative boss screaming at you, or putting you down and saying that you aren’t doing enough. Do you also have a set of skills that are unique and could be used to make money on your own? If you can answer yes to both of those questions, then congratulations. You may be ready to begin thinking about embarking on the exciting and fulfilling freelancer journey. The freelance community is certainly growing. Statista a business data platform, predicts that by 2028 that number will increase to over 86 million. What Is Freelancing?  A freelancer, or independent contractor, is a self-employed individual who doesn’t have to commit to a single, long-term employer. Instead, they work independently for several different companies or clients. Freelancers typically charge by the hour or day and are not required to register as a business if they operate under their own name. Whether you’ve recently been...

Job Shadowing !

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When you are a teenager, you have a very limited view of the responsibilities involved in some careers. If you have wondered what a person in a particular profession does, job shadowing can be a fantastic opportunity.  Job shadowing  allows students to take an up-close look at what a "real job" is like  and how the skills they learn in school can be put into action in the workplace. Job shadowing for high school students is especially helpful because  knowing which jobs you enjoy can help you decide on a course/stream selection  when you begin applying to colleges and also helps them  explore the job in a risk-free way  before they choose a major and begin to take college classes rather than wait until after you’ve graduated college to learn that you don’t like any of the careers your graduation prepared you for. It’s much better to learn which jobs you like and dislike before you choose it ! So what’s Job shadowing? Job shadowing ...

Cool Jobs in Science and Biotech

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Cool Jobs in Science and Biotech If you are an aspiring scientist, consider the possibilities of a successful career in a growing industry. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS), the number of science-related jobs will increase at a rate faster than the national average between now and 2016. Environmental scientists, hydrologists, and geo-scientists will experience the fastest growth. For most careers in science, you need at least a Bachelor’s degree, but an increasing number are asking for a Master’s or a Doctorate. Many of these careers come with attractive salaries that range on the average from $58,000 to $99,000, with the highest earners making six figures. One thing’s for sure, if you’re interested in these careers, you’d better take lots of math and science courses.The below list are for Science and Math Geeks.