Nursing Programs
As the public ages, nursing care has become a major source of employment for new technical program graduates. It is common for 90% or more of the class to find nursing jobs within 6 months. You don’t have to become a registered nurse to make good money, as a licensed practical nurse with several years of work experience can earn well over $40,000 a year. The
Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) designation is the
first step in becoming a nurse. After Becoming a CNA, you will assist in caring for patients by monitoring vital statistics,
bathing, feeding and maintaining personal hygiene. Most CNA programs can be completed within a few months, allowing you to
begin working. As the public ages, nursing care has become a major source of employment for new technical program
graduates.
The next step in a nursing career is to become a Licensed
Practical Nurse (LPN) or a
Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN). Practice requirements for LPNs vary from state to state, but basic duties include passing meds, wound care, and administering feeding tubes. 1-year nursing certificate programs train students to pass the licensing test, in order to become an LPN or LVN. It is common for 90% or more of the class to find nursing jobs within 6 months. You don’t have to become a registered nurse to make good money, as a licensed practical
nurse with several years of work experience can earn well over $40,000 a year. To become an
Registered Nurse(RN), you will be required to take courses in medical terminology, patient care and life sciences.
Legal & Law Enforcement Jobs
Criminal justice careers can range from law enforcement to working in a legal setting such as a courtroom or law
office. Always in demand, police jobs are listed by city or federal agency. Many departments will offer to sponsor well-qualified candidates to gain training through their local police academy. The median national salary for officers is $62,000. The Bureau of Labor Statistics estimates that there are approximately 112,200 detectives and criminal investigators employed in the United States, with a median annual income around $78,000. However, salary depends greatly on location and which agency you work for, as well as the number of years of service.
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FBI website
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CIA
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NSA Careers
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DEA
Jobs
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ATF Jobs
• US Customs and Border
Protection
• US Secret
Service
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US Marshals
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Bureau of Prisons
If you’ve served in the military, The Veteran’s Job Bank is a resource for veterans, and active-duty personnel, including Reserve Forces, and The National Guard. Additional resources for veterans, including benefits and training, can be found on the Job Center resources page. A searchable list of job vacancies, grouped by occupation and location, is available via this free
job search tool by Monster.com. The job listing results offer you starting salary data as well. Although most jobs which pay six-figure salaries require a college degree, technical fields offer starting salaries based more on ability. The US Department of Labor reports that web page designers draw a median salary of $52,400 a year, while freelance designers earn $67,000 yearly. You can locate your state’s
job
bank to get assistance in many areas, like writing a resume, preparing for an interview, or
researching company data to prepare for an interview.
Writing a Resume
You can emulate the sample resumes provided on the
Monster.com website. By looking at the professional resume layout, you can avoid many of the mistakes new graduates make in over-preparing their resume. While experience is thin starting out, your resume can emphasize academic and community achievements, and serve to formally introduce yourself as a job candidate.
Employment:
• Past and Current Employers
• Work Experience
• Military Service
• Internships
• Computer Skills
• Technical Experience
Education:
• College or university, major, and degree
• Courses and GPA
• Job Training Courses
• Standardized Test Scores
• Licensing and Certification
• Study abroad
• Volunteer Experience
• Foreign Languages
Interview Mistakes
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Cover letters
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