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Dawn's Career Planning Blog July 2003 Archive

By Dawn Rosenberg McKay, About.com Guide to Career Planning since 1997

Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology Careers

Friday July 25, 2003
Employment of speech-language pathologists and audiologists is expected to grow much faster than the average for all occupations through the year 2010. Do you want to learn more about these ... Read More

Unfancy Footwear

Thursday July 24, 2003
I love wearing flip-flops. My thong sandals are on my feet when I go to the pool, the beach, and the supermarket. But would I wear them to work? I ... Read More

Choosing a Career

Monday July 21, 2003
Choosing a career can be confusing. Get help here. These resources will guide you through the process of selecting the occupation that is most suitable for you.

Overwhelmed By Work?

Friday July 18, 2003
Almost one third of employees in the United States feels overworked, or overwhelmed by the amount of work they have to do. So says a study conducted by the Families ... Read More

Health Insurance: Can You Take It With You?

Thursday July 17, 2003
When you leave your job it would be nice to be able to take your health insurance with you. There would be a lot you wouldn't have to worry about, ... Read More

Stay-at-Home Fathers

Tuesday July 15, 2003
A U.S. Census Bureau report released last month showed that 336,000 children under age 15 had fathers who stayed home to care for them. These children all lived in two-family ... Read More

Your First Job

Monday July 14, 2003
Several weeks have passed since graduation. After pounding the pavement for a bit, some of you may now be getting ready to begin work. While you may have held jobs ... Read More

Workplace Rights for Those With Disabilities

Friday July 11, 2003
Having a disability doesn't need to keep one from having a productive career. Many people with disabilities can work and the jobs they can hold vary with each individual's abilities ... Read More

Disney Jobs

Thursday July 10, 2003
Everybody wants to work at Disneyland or Disney World. If you looked at my email you'd think so too. About once a week I get an email from someone who ... Read More

Building a Career in Architecture

Saturday July 5, 2003
As we celebrate America's birthday this weekend, let's take time to think about the various symbols that represent our country. Some famous buildings come to mind, like the Empire State ... Read More

Telecommuter Denied Unemployment Insurance in NY

Friday July 4, 2003
A woman who lived in Florida but telecommuted for a New York company was denied her claim to collect unemployment insurance from New York State, according to an article in ... Read More

Unemployment at a Nine-Year High

Thursday July 3, 2003
The unemployment rate rose to 6.7 percent in June. It's the highest it's been in nine years. Do you lie awake at night wondering what you'd do if you lost ... Read More

Too Sick to Work

Wednesday July 2, 2003
Have you ever thought about what you'd do if you got sick or had an accident and couldn't work? It's a scary thought but unfortunately it's the reality for many ... Read More

Dealing With Job Stress

Tuesday July 1, 2003
Stress can make you sick and now scientists have discovered why. There are many things that can cause stress, work being one of them. Fortunately, there are steps you can ... Read More
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