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Jobs Rated 2013:

Ranking 200 Jobs From Best To Worst

CareerCast.com has created a report: Jobs Rated 2013: Ranking 200 Jobs From Best To Worst. There were four core criteria used: pay, outlook, work environment, and stress.

Here are the top 20:

1. Actuary

2. Biomedical Engineer

3. Software Engineer

4. Audiologist

5. Financial Planner

6. Dental Hygienist

7. Occupational Therapist

8. Optometrist

9. Physical Therapist

10. Computer Systems Analyst

11. Chiropractor

12. Speech Pathologist

13. Physiologist

14. University Professor

15. Veterinarian

16. Dietitian

17. Pharmacist

18. Mathematician

19. Sociologist

20. Statistician

You can view the details and full list of jobs at: http://www.careercast.com/jobs-rated/best-worst-jobs-2013

What it Really Means to Stay the Course

Have you ever look back at your life or career and asked how did I get here? Or perhaps you've questioned if either one should be different right now. There's a common phrase known as "stay the course" that generally refers to staying on track and not giving up. It further implies that you know where you're going as there is a specific path you are supposed to follow.

The inherent problem with the phrase "stay the course" is that life is not supposed to turn out the way you planned it to be. At first that may seem startling but then reflect upon the number of times you have experienced smooth sailing and then faced curves or bumps along the way. Consider as well the number of victories you have had and the celebrations you have held, along with the number of gains and losses you have also dealt with along the way. If life went as planned you would never be challenged to do more and this would limit your potential growth.

Fall Is a Time of Reflection and Change

It is natural to feel a sense of reflection with any new season and now is the time to leverage these feelings to make changes in your life or career. But it will take more than reflective thoughts to create lasting change, you will also need to formulate definitive plans so that you are taking proactive action rather than simply reacting to your environment. If you want to produce changes this fall, personally or professionally, now is the time to begin with a focused mindset towards new results.

With Fall's Arrival it's Time to Make Changes

Why You May Need to Hire a Resume Writer

It is very easy to find resume templates on the Internet and believe that you can quickly create a resume. For many career seekers this may be enough to get by and secure a position. But what happens is that it is easy to lose an objective perspective and sell yourself short. When you send a resume it represents you and must be polished, have proper mechanics that includes spelling, grammar, punctuation, phrasing, and sentence structuring.

Often when career seekers are not getting the results they had hoped for - that's when they turn to a resume writer. A resume writer takes time to develop well-focused skill sets, craft a well-formatted resume, and develop a written document that becomes a personal marketing tool.Learn more about my approach to resume writing by visiting: Resume Writing Services

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Learn about the origins of Dr. J's New Book:

Online or distance learning has made education accessible to students who might not otherwise have access to any other options. One of the inherent problems is that instructors develop a perception of students based upon what they see or what they read. This can lead to a deficit-based approach when interacting with the student. The phrase appreciative andragogy was born as a means of bringing appreciative inquiry to the online classroom. It was tested in a research study. The study concluded that appreciative andragogy had an ability to take the distance out of distance learning. Any educator teaching any subject will find this strategy useful. Read More:

The Heart of Appreciative Andragogy: An Innovative Online Teaching Strategy

Dr. Bruce Johnson has had a life-long love of learning and throughout his entire career he has been involved in many forms of adult education through his work as an educator, trainer, career coach, and mentor. Dr. J has completed a Master in Business Administration (MBA) and a PhD in Education, with a specialization in Postsecondary and Adult Education.

Presently Dr. J works as an online college professor, faculty developmental workshop facilitator, faculty mentor, faculty peer reviewer, and professional writer. Dr. J's first book, APPRECIATIVE ANDRAGOGY: TAKING the Distance Out of Distance Learning, is available in paperback, and also available now for Kindle, Nook, and Kobo devices. Learn more by visiting Affordable Quality Writing

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