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		<title>Changing The World:  Not-For-Profit Careers</title>
		<link>http://www.top-colleges.com/blog/2010/03/18/not-for-profit-careers/</link>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 18 Mar 2010 16:00:57 +0000</pubDate>
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Looking for a way to make a difference in your community?  Intrigued by the idea of helping advance scientific research or support medial breakthroughs? Or maybe you’ve always had a sweet spot for the arts.  If any of these ideas appeal to you, perhaps you should consider bringing your skills to the world [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Tips For Mature Job Seekers &#8211; Let Your Experience Shine Through</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 17 Mar 2010 02:17:17 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>icepop1</dc:creator>
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The current economy has many workers postponing their retirement – and with companies trimming back and downsizing, more experienced workers are finding themselves in the job market.  There is no question that mature professionals can bring great assets into the workforce – but this is a youth-centric society and older job applicants can face [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Entrepreneurship:  A Growing Option For Older Workers</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 12 Mar 2010 15:26:14 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>icepop1</dc:creator>
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According to the Small Business Administration (SBA), over 5 millions Americans – aged 55 or older – are self-employed or running their own businesses.  Between 2000 and 2007, the number of self-employed people between the ages 55 and 64 surged 52%.  
So what is the reason for these late-career entrepreneurs?  Deborah Russell, [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Corporations Help Launch Employees New Career Directions</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 12 Mar 2010 01:13:15 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>icepop1</dc:creator>
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Once upon a time, workers looked for a ‘lifetime’ job that provided a good salary and excellent employee benefits until retirement – but those days are over.  Labor analysts predict that today’s work force will work longer, and most people will probably have multiple careers – and some corporations are helping their employees prepare [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Encore Careers:  Great Options For Mature Workers</title>
		<link>http://www.top-colleges.com/blog/2010/03/08/career-options-older-worker/</link>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 08 Mar 2010 15:30:29 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>icepop1</dc:creator>
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The fancy name is “encore career” but for the ranks of older workers who suddenly find themselves jobless, the thought of starting on a new career path can be downright terrifying.  However, according to a new study career options are opening up for people who bring real experience to the table.
“Many of today’s new [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Associate&#8217;s Degree: Your Passport To A Great Job</title>
		<link>http://www.top-colleges.com/blog/2010/03/02/associates-degree-great-job/</link>
		<comments>http://www.top-colleges.com/blog/2010/03/02/associates-degree-great-job/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Wed, 03 Mar 2010 03:56:07 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>icepop1</dc:creator>
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Oh, those Recession Blues!  High unemployment and an increasingly competitive job market.  Rising expenses and lower expectations. So where is the light at the end of this tunnel?  It might be a whole lot closer than you think!
The U. S. Bureau of Labor Statistics projects that literally hundreds of thousands of new, [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Top Insurance and Banking Markets Hiring</title>
		<link>http://www.top-colleges.com/blog/2010/03/02/insurance-banking-markets-hiring/</link>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 02 Mar 2010 18:22:30 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>icepop1</dc:creator>
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		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.top-colleges.com/blog/?p=84201</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[Insurance and banking companies are always in the lookout for people who are proficient in handling money and client accounts. The need for insurance agents, accountants, finance professionals, and bankers are always on a steady increase, and the companies below are looking to hire workers in various professions.
Allstate
Allstate is the largest publicly held personal lines [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Top Technology Markets Hiring</title>
		<link>http://www.top-colleges.com/blog/2010/03/02/top-technology-markets-hiring/</link>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 02 Mar 2010 15:32:39 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>icepop1</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Science and technology is a growing field over the years, and companies are searching for employees in the field of software development and computers, among other things. For those also searching for work in various other fields, the companies below are also hiring various office workers, designers, and finance and accounting specialists.


ACS
ACS is a company [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Top Finance Markets Hiring</title>
		<link>http://www.top-colleges.com/blog/2010/03/01/finance-markets-hiring/</link>
		<comments>http://www.top-colleges.com/blog/2010/03/01/finance-markets-hiring/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Mon, 01 Mar 2010 19:15:49 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>icepop1</dc:creator>
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		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.top-colleges.com/blog/?p=83911</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[In the business world today, companies are always looking to hire a multitude of business and finance professionals in their workforce. Consulting and banking firms are always need a hand in its various departments, some of which include accounting, information technology, and marketing. For more information, check out the following top firms looking to currently [...]]]></description>
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		<title>The Value Of A College Degree In Today&#8217;s Job Market</title>
		<link>http://www.top-colleges.com/blog/2010/02/25/college-degree/</link>
		<comments>http://www.top-colleges.com/blog/2010/02/25/college-degree/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Thu, 25 Feb 2010 16:00:19 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>icepop1</dc:creator>
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Does a college degree stand between you and a pink slip?   Just look at the data:  in the last months of 2009, unemployment for high school dropouts surged from 8% to 15.5%.  In the exact same period, the unemployment stats for college degree holders increase by 2.6%.  The bottom line: [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Top Communications Markets Hiring</title>
		<link>http://www.top-colleges.com/blog/2010/02/25/communications-markets-hiring/</link>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 25 Feb 2010 15:47:38 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>icepop1</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Companies are always looking for employees regarding jobs in communications. In fact, even within these communications companies, there are even more opportunities open for those who have gone into finance, marketing, and even healthcare. Check out the companies that currently have a number of open positions!


T-Mobile
T-Mobile is a German mobile telephone provider, operating in Europe [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Twitter Helps Gourmet Food Trucks Redefine &#8216;To Go&#8217;</title>
		<link>http://www.top-colleges.com/blog/2010/02/21/gourmet-food/</link>
		<comments>http://www.top-colleges.com/blog/2010/02/21/gourmet-food/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Mon, 22 Feb 2010 04:34:13 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>icepop1</dc:creator>
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Food is big business – just ask Mario Batali or Paula Deen.  These chefs have parlayed their culinary talents from successful restaurants into television shows, product lines and best-selling cookbooks.  However, as many chefs are discovering, the sticker price of a restaurant start-up is steep and some are finding success by going mobile.
Gourmet [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Nursing Camp: Innovation In Recruiting Students To Health Care Professions</title>
		<link>http://www.top-colleges.com/blog/2010/02/21/nursing-camp-recruiting-students/</link>
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		<pubDate>Sun, 21 Feb 2010 17:37:19 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>icepop1</dc:creator>
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Thinking about a career in nursing?  Does the idea of being part of a health care team appeal to you?  Are you intrigued by some of the opportunities this ever-expanding field offers?  In many places, the demand for nurses far outweighs available professionals, creating a demand for trained nurses and candidates for [...]]]></description>
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		<title>That Little Piece of Paper Standing Between You and A Job?</title>
		<link>http://www.top-colleges.com/blog/2010/02/20/degree/</link>
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		<pubDate>Sat, 20 Feb 2010 19:04:26 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>icepop1</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Do you want to get a college degree? Check out the schools we have on offer here. 
You know you would be perfect for the job; you have the skills, the experience and the ambition. You’re prepared for the interview and nothing is going to stand between you and this job. That is, nothing except [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Top Companies that are Hiring &#8211; Part 1</title>
		<link>http://www.top-colleges.com/blog/2010/02/17/top-companies-hiring-part1/</link>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 17 Feb 2010 20:16:21 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>icepop1</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[With people continually competing for positions in the job market, it is a wonder that many companies are still hiring. But lo and behold, they indeed are, and a list of 100 companies has been compiled for this four-part blog series. Below is the first group of 25 of top companies currently hiring.


Edward Jones
Edward Jones [...]]]></description>
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