One of the most highly valued workers employed by all production or manufacturing companies is a quality and safety control specialist. Individuals who become safety and quality control specialists use principles of quality assurance; in other words, they draw from the standards that are within ISO 9000 as well as other similar guides to ensure [...]
Continue reading...Wednesday, August 11, 2010
A branch of administrative management, facilities management deals specifically with physical spaces. As a facilities manager, you will be responsible for the supplies, equipment, grounds, and the building’s function as well as renovation and construction projects, residential or workspace design, and cost-efficient energy sources. You will need to be competent in areas such as information [...]
Continue reading...Tuesday, August 10, 2010
Acquisitions and contract managers – also known as buyers or purchasing agents – basically shop for a living; they are responsible for finding and buying the goods and services that allow their companies to continue running. While there are many similarities between a buyer and a purchasing agent, there is a distinct difference – buyers [...]
Continue reading...Saturday, August 7, 2010
The combination of teaching and technology – called educational technology – is a very significant trend in education today. This field, while it is most often associated with computers, goes beyond the use of technical gadgets; it deals with design, development, implementation, and evaluation of new methods of teaching and learning. Educational technology programs are typically [...]
Continue reading...Tuesday, August 3, 2010
The world of computer animation has come a long way in recent years; it is sometimes mind boggling to compare the animation of more recent films such as WALL-E and Up to those made even just a few short years ago: Monsters, Inc, Finding Nemo, and The Incredibles, for instance. It is quite obvious that [...]
Continue reading...Saturday, July 31, 2010
According to the American Pet Products Manufacturers Association (APPMA), there are 88 million cats, 74 million dogs, and 142 million freshwater fish owned by individuals in the U.S. The APPMA estimated in 2007 that nearly $9.8 billion were spent on veterinary care for household pets. This being the case, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics predicts [...]
Continue reading...Friday, July 30, 2010
Businesses, various industry sectors, and government all require statistical analysis; this means a wealth of career opportunities are available to those who double major in statistics and mathematics. Individuals who possess this joint degree can not only find jobs in finance, accounting and banking, but are invaluable in psychology, biological science and computer software engineering [...]
Continue reading...Thursday, July 29, 2010
In 2007, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, the air transportation industry employed approximately 486,000 individuals. To pursue a career in this field, aviation mechanics and technology degrees can provide you the crucial foundation of knowledge you need. You will be trained in a wide variety of aspects of aircraft repair and maintenance [...]
Continue reading...Tuesday, July 27, 2010
Do you have a decidedly scientific mind and the desire to apply that knowledge to practical problems? If so, you’ll likely be very interested in pursuing a career in the field of biotechnology. This field combines science with real-world issues allowing biotechnologists to discover and implement important advances in technology. Biotechnology is one of the [...]
Continue reading...Monday, July 26, 2010
If you have always had a strong desire to learn about motion picture effects, film making, television, theater history, digital visual effects, and the like, a career in film and television is probably where you should be heading. The business of entertainment is full of wonderful positions; and, it’s one field that seems destined to be [...]
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