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Non-Clinical Medical Career Options

When most people think of medical careers, minds immediately jump to clinical roles like doctors, nurses, physical therapists, and nursing assistants. However, the medical field could not operate without the vital support of many other highly dedicated and qualified people. Indeed, there are so many other non-clinical career options in the medical field that are not only hugely rewarding but also essential to the field. The good news is that you can read about four of the very best non-clinical medical career options below. 

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Practicing a Career Mindset Before Graduating

Universities exist to educate, not to teach students the finer principles of the labor market. As such, many young people look for ways to get into a career mindset before they graduate. This frame of mind helps to make the transition into adulthood pleasanter. 

But what’s required? That’s the topic of this post. We look at some of the ways students can put their career caps on, even if they’re only in the first year of college. 

So, what can they do? Let’s take a look at their options. 

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Careers Outside the Traditional College Path

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Obtaining a college degree can be essential for certain top end careers. However, not all well-paid and respectable jobs require a degree. Instead, it may be possible to get your foot in the door through other forms of training or by working your way up from an entry level job. Below are just some of the most surprising jobs that you do not need a college degree to break into.

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Tips for Your Recent Graduate to Help Them in the Workforce

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Whether you have a new high school graduate entering the workforce permanently or temporarily, or you have a college graduate starting their first job, to be secure in their new position they should follow these ways to make themselves indispensable.

1. Make Your Manager’s Job Easier

Nobody wants their job to be difficult, and that’s especially true when it comes to managers. They’ve got quite a bit on their plate, and more than a few tasks to get through. They don’t want to have any extra work because some employees aren’t doing their jobs properly. Take the time to make their job easier.

It’ll reap more than a few benefits because of it. Making sure your tasks are done to a high standard, while also avoiding any potential problems is a great way to do this. It could even be worth taking on extra duties whenever you can.

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Why Should You Care About Your Student’s Earning Potential After College?

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Inflation, rising gas prices, and higher property taxes are placing burdens on American families. Those of you who are looking at an upcoming college bill are concerned about how to get the most for your money with the best return on your investment and the best earning potential.

The college education is a major purchase for families and as tuition rises, more and more students are vying for financial aid. It stands to reason that parents want to make sure their student is getting a degree in a field that will support them after graduation.

Payscale’s College Salary Report can help you and your student when you are researching colleges. The report is based on a comprehensive database. In 2022, their rankings come from the alumni salary data of 3.5 million respondents, representing more than 4,000 colleges and universities across the U.S. 

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Creating a Career Plan

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When you are trying to get your child into college, getting a place seems like the be-all and end-all. However, the bigger picture is that college, while a formative time in a young person’s life, is a stepping stone to securing a role in their desired career field. Indeed, your child will still need support with this as they navigate their way through college. Read on to find out how you can help. 

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Does Your College Student Need to Declare a Major When They Start College?

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It’s seems unreasonable for us to think that our college-bound teens should know what they want to study in college. They haven’t had many career-related experiences other than part-time jobs while in high school or during summers and breaks. Knowing this, should we assume that our college-bound teens should be able to choose a major when they enter college?

Let’s consider some key points about college majors:

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How to Get the Most Out of College

Today’s guest post is from Elliot Felix, author of “How to Get the Most Out of College”.

College can really feel like a maze. It’s complicated, expensive, and the future is at stake. It’s also a different maze than what we went through a generation ago, and so are today’s students. They are more diverse in terms of age, race, income, and experience. More transfer between colleges. More work during college, live off campus, and study part-time. Even before the pandemic, about one in six studied fully-online and about one in three took at least one online class. Compared to 30 years ago and adjusted for inflation, private colleges are twice as expensive and public colleges are three times as expensive. Students today have only a 50% chance of making a better living than their parents compared to an 80% chance 30 years ago. Is it any wonder why today’s students and families are more career-focused, more value-conscious, and need more support?

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Helping Your Student with Career Choices

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When kids are in college, they often lack the life experiences and self-awareness necessary to determine the best job route for them.

Fortunately, there are several things you can do to assist your child in making these career choices.

Here are some pointers to assist your student in making a career decision.

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5 Resources to Help Your Student Learn to Code

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A recent study found that 76% of parents want their children to end up in STEM-related careers. And with an ever-growing number of jobs requiring knowledge of new technologies, it isn’t very hard to see why. From manufacturing to marketing, most jobs today are dependent on computers for their success. And computers are dependent upon code. That’s probably why so many parents are hoping to get their kids into coding.

As many as 85% of parents are encouraging their children to learn to code, according to one study. But despite wanting their kids to learn, many parents are at a loss about the best resources available to help kids to code. Where can a parent start when they want to help their child dive into this new field, especially if they don’t know much about coding themselves? We’re here to help!  We’ll help you narrow down the options by explaining the different categories of resources out there. Then, you can decide which resources best meet your needs. 

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