Recycled. Upcycled. Eco-friendly. Sustainable. Organic. Everywhere you look signs, labels, and headlines make it clear that the country is going green. But how – if at all – does that translate into jobs?An estimated 3.4 million of U.S. jobs qualified as 'green' in 2011, according to a recent report from the federal Bureau of Labor Statistics, up nearly 5 percent over 2010. In the private sector, environmentally friendly jobs grew at an even faster rater: more than 7 percent, from 2.3 million to 2.5 million. Employment across all industries and categories, meanwhile, grew by just slightly more... view article details

Job descriptionLaw enforcement officers, including both state officers, federal agents and detectives, protect our lives and personal property from harm. There are many different areas of law enforcement, and duties performed by officers and detectives will depend upon their area of focus and the size and type of organization for which they work.The majority of law enforcement officials, about 65 percent according to the bureau of labor statistics, are uniformed personnel. These officers work for police departments in towns and cities across the country or for the State as State troopers and h... view article details

Find Out Which Jobs Will Be In Demand By 2024 Which are the fastest growing careers? Everyone wants a little job security. But in these turbulent times filled with massive changes, how can any of us know if our careers are on solid ground? Luckily, the Bureau of Labor Statistics crunched some numbers and came out with employment projections to the year 2024. So, which are the most in demand jobs? The aging population of Baby Boomers put more than a few health care careers on this list, but check out other popular options amongst the fastest growing careers of the future. 11. Food Prep and Serv... view article details

Ever wish you could stay in school forever? Well you can - as a career. If you've checked out our 10 jobs that keep colleges and universities functioning, it's time to graduate to higher education leadership. Whether you aspire to be an alumni affairs director, a head coach, or even a college president, these 10 leadership roles are for folks passionate about giving back to the collegiate experience. Here are 10 jobs in higher education leadership worth looking at. We've included the average salaries and ranges based on Salary.com data. 1) Bookstore Director - Higher Ed. Average: $65,103 Salar... view article details

From a busy pre-med track and MCAT preparation in college to 12-hour rotations and grueling residency applications in medical school, the path to becoming a fully-fledged doctor is filled with challenges. Plenty of folks have the moxie to get involved in healthcare, but don’t necessarily have the time or money to commit to an M.D. Based on a report by Healthcare Management Degree, here are eight non-physician jobs in healthcare worth looking at. We've included the average entry-level salaries and ranges based on Salary.com data. 1) Speech Pathologist Average: $78,940 Salary Range: $72,410 -... view article details

Tie a napkin 'round your neck and be our guest to check out this platter of food & beverage roles! If you’re curious about how much employees in these kind of roles earn on average, you’ve come to the right place. Here are 10 food & beverage jobs worth looking at. We've included the average entry-level salaries and ranges based on Salary.com data. 1) Food Scientist Average: $70,062 Salary Range: $56,113-$85,303 What you’ll do: Apply scientific and engineering principles in research, development, production technology, quality control, packaging, processing, and utilization of food. This rol... view article details

Creatures of the Deep Two hundred miles out to sea, Tonie Chute checks that she is tethered securely to her research vessel and then goes to the deck's edge to help guide an 800-pound sampling net into the water. The net's fine mesh traps the tiny plankton, samples of which Chute and other marine biologists will analyze in the National Marine Fisheries Service laboratory back on shore as they investigate the effects of global warming on fish populations. . . "I chose this work because I wanted to be outside and get really dirty, something I try to remember when I'm cold and frightened," said C... view article details

Job description Engineers research and develop solutions to technical needs in society. They design products, materials, machinery, factories, systems, structures, and much more. Their main work lies in ensuring efficiency, and working to constantly improve the quality of all aspects of life. They also analyze the impact their projects have had on the environment and society. Most engineers specialize in a certain area, there are more than 25 specialties recognized by professional engineering societies and each area has many divisions. Engineers will also sometimes choose to specialize in a s... view article details

How Office Workers Prevent Coronavirus while Dining Coronavirus has been actively spreading throughout the United States. As of April 1st, 2020, there have been over 180,000 infections and over 4,000 deaths in the United States. While some city/state governments have required workers to work from home, people in other regions still need to go to the office to work. For those who are working in the office, eating at work becomes an extraordinarily dangerous act. When people eat, they lack protection from the coronavirus. Now, how can office workers fight against coronavirus w... view article details

How to Ensure Efficiency While Employees Work from Home Have a strong organization. In the midst of this global coronavirus pandemic, companies which are fortunate enough to remain open have shifted to a work from home model. While embracing this new, temporary normal, strong management is needed to organize staff and remain productive while in isolation. One method to achieve this is to set up standard daily meetings at a fixed time to check in on your team, define goals, and get a reading on how everyone is coping during this trying time. This allows for communica... view article details