IMAGE SOURCE Social psychologists define altruism as a principle of unselfish regard for the needs and interests of others. A career in Emergency Management (EM) does have its altruistic characteristics. Some aspects of the profession place the individual behind the curtain, isolated from the disaster. There are others, as first responders and law enforcement who […]
IMAGE SOURCE There’s an old adage that two things in life are imminent-death and taxes. Well, we can add natural disasters to this short list because since 1980 to 2017 the U.S. has sustained 212 weather and climate disasters. This does not include forest fires and terrorist attacks. The total cost of the weather-related events […]
IMAGE SOURCE The Healthcare Information and Management Systems Society (HIMSS) defines Nursing Informatics (NI) as “the specialty that integrates nursing science with multiple information management and analytical sciences to identify, define, manage, and communicate data, information, knowledge, and wisdom in nursing practice.” NI professionals also simplify documentation of patient care and enter patient notes using […]
IMAGE SOURCE: Pixabay, public domain. Overview With businesses of all kinds increasingly relying on computers for their daily operations, companies need experienced computer and information technology (IT) professionals to oversee their use of computer technology. While lower-level IT professionals may handle tasks like basic tech support, high-level supervisory roles call for leadership skills. These professionals […]
IMAGE SOURCE: Pixabay, public domain. Overview At the highest level of leadership, companies in industries like computer systems design, financial investment activities and transportation employ managers known as chief executives. These business professionals handle the immense responsibility of developing and implementing the business policies and practices of their entire organizations, according to the United States […]
In the right role, business can be a highly profitable career field. Many business careers have six-figure or near-six-figure salaries, according to the United States Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS). Dozens of business and related occupations earn more than double the median annual salaries for all occupations. High-paying business careers are out there, but to […]
IMAGE SOURCE: jeshua.nace, Flickr, Creative Commons license The most obvious career path open to graduates of a college degree program in education or teacher preparation is teaching. However, having a teaching degree can also prepare you to advance into positions like school librarian, school counselor, instructional coordinator and principal, the United States Bureau of Labor […]
IMAGE SOURCE The legal operations manager is also referred to as the legal department operations manager, or LDO Manager. This position has been on the rise during the past decade due to their indispensable role in many corporations. This person usually reports directly to general counsel, while overseeing the operational and managerial aspects of the […]
When it comes to attaining a high-paying role in the business world, earning a master’s degree in finance could be your next step. The right education – from the right school – can equip you with the knowledge and skills to succeed in a variety of finance jobs and the credentials to make you stand […]
IMAGE SOURCE: Pixabay, public domain. Earning power is often a main driving factor when it comes to choosing a career. If you’re looking to amass your wealth, earning a finance degree and embarking on a career like financial analyst, advisor or manager can help you reach your economic goals. In addition to offering median salaries […]
