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50 Highest Paying College Majors Via Glassdoor By Allison Berry

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https://www.glassdoor.com/blog/50-highest-paying-college-majors/?utm_source=newsletter&utm_medium=email&utm_content=50CollegeMajors_US16&utm_campaign=Oct2016_US

October 17, 2016

With approximately 70% of American high school graduates enrolling in colleges and universities each year, a college degree has become an essential stepping stone to landing a great first job.

But when it to comes to your earning potential, not all degrees are created equal.

So which majors really pay the highest?

Through an analysis of hundreds of thousands of resumes and corresponding salary reports, Glassdoor has determined which majors pay the most during the first five years out of college. While STEM majors take most of the top spots, other majors can also pay you generously. Plus, for each major, we’ve identified three of the most popular jobs that new grads really take upon entering the real world.

The 50 Highest Paying College Majors are:

1. Computer Science

2. Electrical Engineering

3. Mechanical Engineering

4. Chemical Engineering

5. Industrial Engineering

6. Information Technology

7. Civil Engineering

8. Statistics

9. Nursing

10. Management Information Systems

11. Finance

12. Mathematics

13. Biomedical Engineering

14. Accounting

15. Economics

16. Physics

17. Biotechnology

18. Architecture

19. Fashion Design

20. Business

21. International Relations

22. Graphic Design

23. Marketing

24. English

25. Political Science

26. History

27. Human Resources

28. Journalism

29. Advertising

30. Philosophy

31. Environmental Science

32. Social Science

33. Spanish

34. Communications

35. Interior Design

36. Chemistry

37. Music

38. Film Studies

39. Public Relations

40. Sports Management

41. Education

42. Anthropology

43. Hospitality Management  

44. Biochemistry

45. Liberal Arts

46. Psychology

47. Sociology

48. Healthcare Administration

49. Social Work

50. Biology

So for those pulling their hair out trying to decide on a college major, what does this mean for you?

“If college students want to land a high-paying job after graduation, they should strongly consider majoring in science, technology, engineering, or math,” says Dr. Andrew Chamberlain, Glassdoor Chief Economist. “STEM majors are in demand by the technology and health industries, which offer higher paying jobs that are better protected from competition or automation.”

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Methodology:  Nearly 500,000 resumes were analyzed for Glassdoor’s report on the 50 Highest Paying College Majors. For a major to be considered, Glassdoor must hold at least 400 distinct resumes as of 10/03/16, in which a job seeker and/or employee has indicated graduating from college with the corresponding major. To determine the median base salary for each major, career progression data, including job titles, within the first five years of work upon graduating from college was analyzed with corresponding salary data, submitted by employees on Glassdoor. To determine the rankings, majors were then sorted by their corresponding median base salary within the first five years upon graduating from college or university.

 

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7 things to consider when deciding where to intern Article originally published on Huffington Post

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If you have multiple offers for an internship position, how do you decide which one to take? First of all, congratulations—this is what’s referred to as a “high class problem.” Second, by considering the following information, you’ll stand a great chance of making the right choice and fast-tracking your career.

  1. Which company has the most name recognition?
    Having an internship on an indie film that never sees the light of day may be terrific real world experience, but it’s not as good a resume builder as summer intern at Paramount, or office intern for the next JJ Abrams film. In the beginning, you want to have the most recognizable companies or projects on your resume. Even if it’s subconscious, a future employer will think, “Well, I’m sure a big studio like Paramount really vets their employees, so this candidate would be a good bet for us, too.” It gives you instant credibility and makes you stand out from a pack.
  2. Is it paid?
    Student loans are real. So, depending on your situation, you might need to take something for the money. I’d like to think we live in a world that values experience over a dollar, but we have to be realistic.
  3. What’s the company’s success rate of interns becoming full-time employees?
    Some internships are just places to learn. But one day, it could be a place for you to earn. So, ask the question—as one opportunity might have better long term potential than another.
  4. How many days a week/hours in a week will you be working?
    Every situation is different and you need to make sure that you can keep your grades up and also give the required time and effort to an internship. Be realistic with yourself about how much you can handle. A CAA internship is a regular 40 hour work week, while an entertainment finance company might have you come in once a week for an afternoon.
  5. Will you have access to the executives?
    Most internships are spent doing work that nobody else wants to do. A few years ago, I had an intern working on other side of my desk. Literally. I said, “If this is uncomfortable to be this close, I totally get it, but we don’t have the space for you, and I don’t mind at all.” He was doing data entry, had a great personality, and was easy to be around. He would engage me in conversation and was interested in the stories of where I worked and with whom. He was an excellent intern. When he completed his internship, I told him I’d be happy to be a reference for him anytime. Well, a few months later, he wanted a job at Ben Silverman’s company, Electus. Because of our conversations over the summer, he knew that I knew Ben. Without hesitation I emailed Ben, telling him about this fantastic intern. Ben responded, and my intern was hired by Electus! Take the internship that will give you the best access to some of the executives who could eventually help you.
  6. Are you interested in what the company is known for?
    If you love reality TV, working for Evolution Media, producers of The Real Housewives of OC and BHwould be ideal for you. This is where you can really shine. If you’re asked to cover the phones when the receptionist has a doctor’s appointment, you’ll look like a star when all of those hours of TV watching actually help your career. A woman on the phone named Lisa calls for the Head of the Company, you intuitively know to ask, “Is this Ms. Vanderpump or Ms. Rinna?” It shows that you’re really invested in what the company does and that you’d make a great future employee. Let your natural interest be your guide.
  7. Location
    Will it be easy for you to get to and from the internship and still make your classes? Will it make sense for you to drive everyday from your apartment downtown LA to Canoga Park to work for 2 hours? The answer to that one is a definite no; it will be more hassle than it’s worth. If it were a full-time job, I’d feel differently. But if you’re deciding between two internships, then accounting for traffic and distance is essential.

Have questions about your job search? We want to hear them! Comment below or contact one of our expert recruiters today! Find the closes CFS location to you here.

Read the original article published on Huffington Post.

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Purchasing Managers Index October 2016 Prepared by Greater Houston Partnership Research Department

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The Houston Purchasing Managers Index (PMI), a short-term leading indicator for regional production, registered 48.5 in September, up from 46.1 in August, according to the latest report from the Institute for Supply Management-Houston (ISM-Houston). Although the PMI continues to show economic contraction, the September reading is the highest since July ’15.

The PMI has a possible range from zero to 100. Readings above the neutral point of 50 indicate likely growth in production over the next three to four months; readings below 50 suggest contraction. With the September reading, the PMI has signaled economic contraction in Houston for 21 consecutive months.

“Health care remained the strongest sector, reporting moderately above neutral,” reports Ross Harvison, ISM-Houston Business Survey Committee Chair. “Durable goods manufacturing, non-durable goods manufacturing, oil and gas, transportation, wholesale trade and most services activities reported near neutral. Engineering and construction continued to report well below neutral results.”

The Partnership has been tracking the PMI since its inception in January ’95. The alltime low for the Houston PMI was in March ’09, when the indicator fell to 39.0. The all-time high was in January of ’06, when the PMI reached 67.9. Over the past 21 years, the PMI has tracked at 50 or above for 212 months and below 50 for 49 months.

The Houston PMI is derived from monthly surveys of local purchasing managers representing various industries such as manufacturing, healthcare, electronics, finance and energy. The index is based on eight components: sales/new orders, production, employment, purchases, prices paid, lead times, purchased inventory and finished goods inventory.

Prepared by Greater Houston Partnership Research Department

Patrick Jankowski, CCR Senior Vice President, Research 713-844-3616 pjankowski@houston.org
Jenny Philip Director, Research 713-844-3615 jphilip@houston.org

Josh Pherigo Analyst, Research 713-844-3617 jpherigo@houston.org

Manufacturing / Divison Plant Controller – Small Company – Houston – dlemaire@cfstaffing.com

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Our client truly wants to hire someone who wants to be part of the leadership team and work with operations. This is a “impact the bottom line” controller role. They are centrally located and definitely have a “small business” feel to them even though they are owned by a large global company!
The Controller will be accountable for the reliability and accuracy of financial reporting, tax returns, and payroll for both entities and report directly to the General Manager. They will be managing a team of 2.

Responsibilities:
• Day to day duties will include managing A/R and A/P functions, performing inventory adjustments and account reconciliations
• Month-end closing procedures, including production of Group monthly reporting package
• Year-end financial statements and audit
• Lead Budget process
• Support business with information and analysis and performing admin tasks
• Preparing monthly sales tax returns and provide information for income tax return

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Finding Motivation When Searching for a Job After Work Written by Alan Carniol

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http://www.interviewsuccessformula.com/job-search-advice/finding-motivation-when-searching-for-a-job-after-work.php

When you’re working full-time for a company, it’s hard to find time to do anything after work. All of your energy has been spent throughout the day, and all you want to do is relax. However, if you don’t take action toward finding a new job, then it will take you forever to make that happen. Maybe disliking your current job is just not enough motivation for you to start looking for a new one.

Unless you spend time doing your search, you’ll get nowhere. If you are having problems finding the motivation to look for a new job, here are some tips that can help you stay motivated.

Set a specific amount of time and stick to it – Most of us have a problem with doing tasks when it seems like it’s a lot of work; it’s weird, but that’s how our brain works. It’s easier to start searching for a job when you know you’ll be done in 30 minutes rather than a few hours.

Once you have set the amount of time you want to work on your search, it’s important that you stick to the plan. If you still want to continue searching after 30 minutes, then by all means, continue—but don’t cut corners with your plan.

Make it a habit – The hardest part of your plan of action will be the first few days, since you’re still adjusting to your new schedule. After your body learns to follow the schedule, though, it’ll be a whole lot easier. It’s important that you follow a ritual after a day’s work so that while you progress in your search, you can still have time to enjoy the rest of the day.

Organizing your search – The job search is a process that can be uncertain and sometimes overwhelming. There are a lot of aspects you need to consider, and if you don’t plan your search every day, you can get stuck in a loop of a never-ending search that goes nowhere.

Set goals and follow them religiously – Once you have organized how you’re going to do your search, you also need to have goals that you can achieve daily/weekly/monthly. Having such goals will help you to motivate yourself when you see the goals that you are reaching.

Treat yourself – The most important part of motivating yourself is that you reward yourself for the hard work you do. When you get things done, don’t hold yourself back from rewards, whether it’s a nice meal or a relaxing massage. Rewards help you stay motivated, knowing that you will get something from the hard work you put in.