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		<title>Spring Break is Here! Are YOU Ready?</title>
		<link>http://www.top-colleges.com/blog/2010/03/09/spring-break/</link>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 09 Mar 2010 14:43:34 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Midterm season is almost over! Have you been going crazy trying to finish your midterms, projects, and essays before the much-needed week of paradise that is otherwise known as spring break?  Just when the semester starts to get really crazy, spring break is right around the corner, providing college students across the country with [...]]]></description>
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		<title>That Little Piece of Paper Standing Between You and A Job?</title>
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		<pubDate>Sat, 20 Feb 2010 19:04:26 +0000</pubDate>
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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>2010 Graduates Face Grim Employment Prospects</title>
		<link>http://www.top-colleges.com/blog/2010/02/03/2010-graduates-face-grim-employment-prospects/</link>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 03 Feb 2010 23:48:01 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>icepop1</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[The Wall Street Journal reports that this spring&#8217;s college graduates will be entering the toughest labor market the country has seen in the last 25 years. Furthermore, those who do manage to get a job are likely to experience low wages when compared to those who graduated before them.

The cold, hard reality is that a [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Understanding the Hiring Process</title>
		<link>http://www.top-colleges.com/blog/2010/02/02/understanding-the-hiring-process/</link>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 02 Feb 2010 23:06:29 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>icepop1</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[With unemployment rates still at a staggering high, you may find yourself applying for quite a few jobs before you actually get hired. As you go through this process, you may wonder how these job openings have been filled. While the process of filling open positions will vary a bit from one company to the [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Connect with Top Employers at the Wall Street Journal’s Virtual Career Fair</title>
		<link>http://www.top-colleges.com/blog/2010/02/01/virtual-career-fair/</link>
		<comments>http://www.top-colleges.com/blog/2010/02/01/virtual-career-fair/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Mon, 01 Feb 2010 15:48:31 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>icepop1</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Mark your calendars now! If you’re planning your next career move, the Wall Street Journal is teaming up with FINS.com to create a FREE virtual career fair on March 2, 2010 from 9am-9pm EST. 
Register today at www.wsjvcf.com. Don’t forget to forward this message along to any friend or family member who might be looking [...]]]></description>
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		<title>10 &#8220;Make A Difference&#8221; Careers</title>
		<link>http://www.top-colleges.com/blog/2010/01/17/careerdifference/</link>
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		<pubDate>Sun, 17 Jan 2010 15:17:01 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>icepop1</dc:creator>
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Yes, it’s a tough world out there.  The economy is tight and the job market is even tighter, but even in this climate, it is possible to combine a career with personal satisfaction.  If you are looking to find a professional path with a &#8216;feel good&#8217; factor, read on.
1. Librarian – Museums, professional [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Online Real Estate School—A Quick Way to Score Big Commissions</title>
		<link>http://www.top-colleges.com/blog/2009/11/17/online-real-estate-school%e2%80%94a-quick-way-to-score-big-commissions/</link>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 17 Nov 2009 16:38:50 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Despite the current economic downturn we are experiencing, it is still a great time to become a real estate agent. In fact, with the proper education and licensure in place, you can potentially earn a significant amount of money while working as a real estate agent. By attending an online real estate school, you can [...]]]></description>
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		<title>5 Reasons Why Volunteering Can Help You Find a Job</title>
		<link>http://www.top-colleges.com/blog/2009/11/12/5-reasons-why-volunteering-can-help-you-find-a-job/</link>
		<comments>http://www.top-colleges.com/blog/2009/11/12/5-reasons-why-volunteering-can-help-you-find-a-job/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Thu, 12 Nov 2009 18:07:23 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>icepop1</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[There is no doubt that volunteering is good for your spirit, but did you know that doing a good deed could also potentially lead to new job opportunities? Not only can volunteering help increase the size of your professional network, it can also give you the confidence boost you need to set your sights upon [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Fastest Growing Careers</title>
		<link>http://www.top-colleges.com/blog/2009/10/26/fastest-growing-careers/</link>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 26 Oct 2009 18:11:58 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>icepop1</dc:creator>
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With a job market that’s currently at a low point, there is a wonder of whether or not jobs will pick up in the near future. A concern is usually how many openings are available for each job. However, the prospects are not as grim as people make it out to be. In fact, by [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Are Trade Schools the Wave of the Future?</title>
		<link>http://www.top-colleges.com/blog/2009/10/06/trade-schools-future/</link>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 06 Oct 2009 18:09:41 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>icepop1</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Is it still worth the time and money to go to a four year institution or is attending a vocational or technical school better where skill is emphasized over liberal arts? On the other hand, even if a vocational or technical school will equip your specific skill set, is it more beneficial to have a [...]]]></description>
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		<title>The Numbers Add Up: Facts about Becoming a Public Accountant</title>
		<link>http://www.top-colleges.com/blog/2009/10/05/public-accountant/</link>
		<comments>http://www.top-colleges.com/blog/2009/10/05/public-accountant/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Mon, 05 Oct 2009 16:17:29 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>icepop1</dc:creator>
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		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.top-colleges.com/blog/?p=36541</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[Public Accountants are in demand! Click here to see current job opportunities for Public Accountants.
In the wake of the financial crisis many states have raised their standards for those looking to pursue a career as a licensed Public Accountant. A Certified Public Accountant differs from other accountants as they are required to adhere to stringent [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Drafting the Perfect Résumé and Cover Letter</title>
		<link>http://www.top-colleges.com/blog/2009/09/24/drafting-the-perfect-resume-and-cover-letter/</link>
		<comments>http://www.top-colleges.com/blog/2009/09/24/drafting-the-perfect-resume-and-cover-letter/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Thu, 24 Sep 2009 15:35:45 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>icepop1</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Résumé and cover letters are the first source of contact between you and an employer; it will determine whether or not you are offered an interview. It should be an accurate and positive representation of you.  While some job seekers are enlisting the services of professionals to write theirs, it is important to know [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Extreme Job Hunting: How Far Would You Go?</title>
		<link>http://www.top-colleges.com/blog/2009/09/22/extreme-jobhuntin/</link>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 22 Sep 2009 20:42:28 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>icepop1</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Whether seeking a part time job or executive position, job hunting can drain even the most ambitious person. At some stage everyone has been searching for a job and the monotony of trawling through craigslist or the dejection of rebuttals is not too fondly remembered. From drawing up a resume to attending interviews the entire [...]]]></description>
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		<title>A Crash Course in Office Etiquette</title>
		<link>http://www.top-colleges.com/blog/2009/09/22/a-crash-course-in-office-etiquette/</link>
		<comments>http://www.top-colleges.com/blog/2009/09/22/a-crash-course-in-office-etiquette/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Tue, 22 Sep 2009 14:41:28 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>icepop1</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Let’s face it: The class of 2009 has it tough. Graduates about to enter the workplace are doing so in the shadow of one of the biggest financial crises modern society has ever faced. According to Sara Murray of the Wall Street Journal “Even those who land jobs will likely suffer lower wages for a [...]]]></description>
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		<title>4 (Realistic) Dream Jobs and How to Get Them.</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 17 Sep 2009 18:11:06 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>icepop1</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Everyone has a pipe dream. Whether it is artist or astronaut, young people are being taught that in today’s modern society almost anything is attainable. Aspirations to be a rock star, actor or pro athlete are becoming increasingly prosaic as young people are expanding their ambitions. Today’s youth recognize that a career is not merely [...]]]></description>
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