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		<title>Want to earn $40+ per hour?  Check out these top jobs!</title>
		<link>http://www.top-colleges.com/blog/2009/11/18/40-per-hour/</link>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 18 Nov 2009 19:50:18 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>icepop1</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Great jobs with terrific earning potential and benefits are out there – and many don’t need an advanced degree.  Nope, this isn’t a fairy tale.  These careers pay $40+ per hour and you don’t have to rack up a zillion dollars in college loans to qualify.  Online degree programs offer excellent educational [...]]]></description>
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		<title>6 Great Blue-Collar Job Opportunities</title>
		<link>http://www.top-colleges.com/blog/2009/11/10/6-blue-collar-jobs/</link>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 11 Nov 2009 04:34:47 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>icepop1</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[In the pantheon of Great American Myths, brave moms and dads toil at blue collar jobs to scrape together the money to put their children through college, with the hope these kids fly up to the security and prosperity of the white collar world.  However, a recent Manpower survey indicates there is a cache [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Finding that much-needed job experience</title>
		<link>http://www.top-colleges.com/blog/2009/10/12/finding-job-experience/</link>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 12 Oct 2009 20:41:49 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>icepop1</dc:creator>
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		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.top-colleges.com/blog/?p=38771</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[Getting that much-needed experience for jobs is just as hard as landing the job itself. In fact, companies seem to have this catch-22: they won&#8217;t hire you unless you have experience and there isn&#8217;t much experience to be gained if they won&#8217;t hire you. So how does a newly-graduated student jumpstart his or her career?
Becoming [...]]]></description>
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		<title>No Degree? No Problem</title>
		<link>http://www.top-colleges.com/blog/2009/10/07/no-degree-no-problem/</link>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 07 Oct 2009 15:23:51 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>icepop1</dc:creator>
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		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.top-colleges.com/blog/?p=37221</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[College isn’t for everyone. Many students find it difficult to adjust to the routine and feel overwhelmed by the change in their life. However, many fail to realize that there are other options that can be explored. College is not as rigidly structured an institution as it once was and there are several options for [...]]]></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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		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.top-colleges.com/blog/?p=36901</guid>
		<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>Top 3 Digital Careers</title>
		<link>http://www.top-colleges.com/blog/2009/10/05/top-3-digital-careers/</link>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 05 Oct 2009 20:20:37 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>icepop1</dc:creator>
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		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.top-colleges.com/blog/?p=36691</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[A variety of jobs exist in the online market. To find the job for you, check out the degrees that will help you get it here! 
Technology is a wonderful thing: you can check your emails in the shower, your boyfriend can do the grocery shopping in bed and you can pay your bills on [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Hipster Havens and Career Centers: Top 5 Cities for the Young and the Restless</title>
		<link>http://www.top-colleges.com/blog/2009/10/01/5-cities/</link>
		<comments>http://www.top-colleges.com/blog/2009/10/01/5-cities/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Thu, 01 Oct 2009 18:11:44 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>icepop1</dc:creator>
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		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.top-colleges.com/blog/?p=34711</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[Do you prefer New York’s cosmopolitan chic or Washington’s political platforms?  Are you enamored with the glamour of L.A. or seduced by Seattle’s culture? Current trends show that young people are more migratory than ever. The 18 – 29 demographic is not only the most restless, mobile age group; they also often create and [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Top Careers That Pay $50K</title>
		<link>http://www.top-colleges.com/blog/2009/09/29/top-careers-that-pay/</link>
		<comments>http://www.top-colleges.com/blog/2009/09/29/top-careers-that-pay/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Tue, 29 Sep 2009 14:35:36 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>icepop1</dc:creator>
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		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.top-colleges.com/blog/?p=33821</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[Unfortunately all degrees are not created equal.  In their article, College Cash 101, U.S. News &#38; World Report states that, “Research shows that those who study math, sciences or career-related courses generally end up earning more than those who focus on the humanities.&#8221;  It’s important that you ask yourself is the job you [...]]]></description>
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		<title>What Are You Worth? How To Use Your Performance Review to Your Advantage</title>
		<link>http://www.top-colleges.com/blog/2009/09/29/performance-review/</link>
		<comments>http://www.top-colleges.com/blog/2009/09/29/performance-review/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Tue, 29 Sep 2009 14:12:13 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>icepop1</dc:creator>
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		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.top-colleges.com/blog/?p=33781</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[In today’s job market, the idea of a performance review or a self-appraisal can provoke massive anxiety.  It is no secret that all across the board, Corporate America is taking a harder look at their bottom line and cutting unnecessary staff and expenses.  But before you panic, there are some strategies you can [...]]]></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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		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.top-colleges.com/blog/?p=32931</guid>
		<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>
		<comments>http://www.top-colleges.com/blog/2009/09/22/extreme-jobhuntin/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Tue, 22 Sep 2009 20:42:28 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>icepop1</dc:creator>
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		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.top-colleges.com/blog/?p=32381</guid>
		<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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		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.top-colleges.com/blog/?p=32211</guid>
		<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>
		<link>http://www.top-colleges.com/blog/2009/09/17/dream-jobs/</link>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 17 Sep 2009 18:11:06 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>icepop1</dc:creator>
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		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.top-colleges.com/blog/?p=31331</guid>
		<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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		<title>Top Five Reasons You Should Volunteer</title>
		<link>http://www.top-colleges.com/blog/2009/09/16/top-five-reasons-to-volunteer/</link>
		<comments>http://www.top-colleges.com/blog/2009/09/16/top-five-reasons-to-volunteer/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Wed, 16 Sep 2009 20:16:00 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>icepop1</dc:creator>
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		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.top-colleges.com/blog/?p=31211</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[According to recent studies, volunteerism has been on the downfall as of late.  Not only has the recession primarily affected our finances, it has also had a negative effect on volunteerism.  The National Conference on Citizenship conducted a study, “America’s Civic Health Index,” which discovered that most Americans cut back on volunteer work [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Eight Tips for Setting up a Network of Mentors</title>
		<link>http://www.top-colleges.com/blog/2009/09/16/eight-tips-for-networking/</link>
		<comments>http://www.top-colleges.com/blog/2009/09/16/eight-tips-for-networking/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Wed, 16 Sep 2009 15:05:52 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>icepop1</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[We all remember the classic mentoring relationship.  Senior workers would take junior workers under their wing and guide them throughout their careers.  Today, people rarely stay at jobs long enough to be a mentor or mentee.  Therefore, Kathy E. Kram and Monica C. Higgins from The Wall Street Journal proposed a solution [...]]]></description>
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