I have a Bachelors Degree in English but no job offers. Is my degree useless in today’s job market?
Anonymous asked: For 5+ years, I have been trying to break into a career in journalism, communications, public relations or advertising with my Bachelors of English degree. I have not gotten even one call for an interview. Do the career areas listed above require more specific Bachelors Degrees than English? Or is it my lack [...]
I want to take distance education, is it worth it?
monkeyundermypillow asked: Most places don’t offer full distance education, I found a place, but it isn’t a degree or diploma, just a program. I was interested in Legal Assistant. I am currently on maternity leave and just want to be able to help out my family. The course is 10k and I just wonder if [...]
Can someone with a bachelor’s degree find a job for greater than $42,000 annually?
Hart S asked: I live in Washington, DC, and have worked as a legal assistant (for $40,000 plus occasional overtime) and now for a federal agency (for $42,000), during the past 2 years since I graduated from college.
Problem is, I don’t enjoy the dysfunctional management at this agency, and I feel humiliated since I’ve lost [...]
Where do I look for a certain type of college?
Kimberly K asked: I know I want to enroll in one of those short degrees where your in school for 6 months to a year, then you have a degree for massage therapist or legal assistant. I just want to sign up for one of the short term degrees but dont know where to look.
Is work experience commensurate with having a college degree?
Fatdude427 asked: I am a legal assistant from Georgia. I am certified as such. I only have a few months experience thus far.
Being that I do not have a college degree, I sometimes wish I did. I haven’t been able to earn the respect of my employers (two so far).
If I were to [...]
Do any of you work with law enforcement? Or have you ever?
Lady_S asked:
What have been your experiences working with law enforcement? I just received my Bachelor’s degree in Criminology, Law and Society from UC Irvine, along with another Bachelor’s degree in Political Science. I’ll be starting law school next year, but I work p/t as a legal assistant for now.
I just got an interview for a [...]
Is it possible to return to college, get financial aid, & have child care assistance & living expenses paid?
sexy asked: I am a divorced 40 year old single mom of 2. I am seriously thinking of returning to college to get a bachelors degree and then maybe law school. I did some college in my younger years but never finished or obtained a 2yr degree. Does anyone know if I can return as [...]