So how competitive are nursing and phlebotomy jobs to acquire?
An RN in almost any job market in the US can get a job. There are some positions which may be more competitive, but that will be based on your experience and how you present yourself at the interview, not whether or not they like you. This city has about 500 RNs graduate per year and approximately 1500 job advertisements for RNs per year in the local media. In phlebotomy, there is usually a need in many markets, but as the position is part of the education for medical assistants, and they can certify in phlebotomy, there are a lot of applicants in the market. In the city where I live, there are 20 schools which train medical assistants, phlebolomists or both. In the past 2 months there have been 18 jobs for medical assistants and phlebolomist in the same job market. Since many of those 20 schools teach day and evening classes, and have at least 2 sessions a year, with no less than 25 people per class. There are approximarely 2000 graduates per year applying for 108 jobs. In this market I guess they might have to like you.
Why do so many people study business in university?
I graduated with a degree in marketing because I felt like that right area to go into. With that in mind, I believe a business degree gives grads the most flexibility. Some of the more structured business degrees with less flexibility: Accounting-Finance-In our world today, people who can crunch numbers and are good at it will always have a career. The business world will always need those type of people. More flexibility- Management-Marketing-There are so many paths you can go down with this degree. People management, process management. Product marketing, consumer marketing, product marketing....the list goes on and on. All in all, when it comes to higher education and getting a degree, what it ultimately means is that you can start a project and you have the perseverance to continue and finish it. It's a good trait to look for when hiring employees. Hope this helps, good luck.
What degree do I need to become a social worker?
I personally chose to earn my BSW, because ultimately it was more cost effective to me because I was able to get my MSW in a one year advanced standing program. Also in comparing the curriculum to say a degree in sociology, I felt the social work curriculum provided me with more education and training in working with individuals, groups, families, and communities. I also feel the BSW is more of a competitive degree in finding social work jobs that are not with state government. It of course would all depend on what career focus you have, as I was more interested in medical social work as well as mental health. One of the students in the two year MSW program had her BS in Sociology and had told me that she didn't really want to get her Masters at that time, but she was having no success with findings jobs. In today's economy, to remain competitive always go for the more specialized degrees. Sociology is a fine degree and the curriculum is interesting, but outside of "state" minimum entry level jobs, there is not a lot of employment opportunities for someone with a BS in Sociology. Someone with a BS in Sociology would qualify for state entry level positions in most states, but overall it is more of a general degree. If your focus is children and families, and you have ideas of what types of jobs, it may not be necessary to change your major at this point. I am not sure where your career focus is, or how far along in your child and family development program you are, but I would highly encourage you to use online job searches for positions you are seeking to see what the qualifications of those positions are. http://www.indeed.com is a good job search if you have not used it before, and you can even put in the degree and you will get "hits". If your goal is to earn your MSW, you may want to consider perhaps changing your major (again depending on how far you are into the program), because with a BSW you can save one year of time and tuition in advanced standing MSW programs. Most, if not all MSW programs offer advanced standing MSW slots. Best wishes!
Should I study to become a Respiratory Therapist or Nursing?
At first, I wanted to do nursing, but to get into the program is very competitive. I'm scared I might not get in and waste my parents money. I've read good thing about being an RT, and even though the program at the college i got ti is first come first serve, I think I have a better chance of getting accepted into that one than the RN program. If I'm going to make my parents pay for these classes, I want it to be worth it. I want to get my associates degree so i can find a job, and help them pay so i can go to a 4 year uni so i can expand my studies. My dads mad that I don't want to do nursing anymore, but RT seems more of my cup of tea. But then again I'm not sure, can anyone give me their opinions? Thank you.
Question for college professors....?
Do you enjoy your job? How much are you paid? Is it a competitive career? How much control do you have over your schedule? Do you get to take vacations or are you too busy? Do you think it's better to work at a large college or a small college? Any advice for someone looking into becoming a college professor? Thanks. =]