Sunday, May 18, 2008

Marty Nemko

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Optometrist: Executive Summary

Optometrist. Ophthalmologist. Optician. Many people confuse them. more >>

Optometrist: A Day in the Life

Like most optometrists, you're in private practice, so you're responsible for the business side. more >>

Pharmacist: A Day in the Life

As a hospital pharmacist, you start your day as part of a team doing rounds. more >>

Politician: A Day in the Life

Today, the legislature is in session, as it is for half the year. more >>

Professor: A Day in the Life

You arrive at your office at 9:30 and scramble up a lecture for your 10 o'clock class. more >>

The Most Overrated Careers

U.S. News has also highlighted 13 occupations with a mystique that exceeds reality. more >>

Management Consultant: Executive Summary

Top Ivy Leaguers frequently target this career, for good reason. more >>

Locksmith/Security System Technician: Executive Summary

Key to job satisfaction is how often you help someone in distress. Locksmithing scores near the top. more >>

Fundraiser: Executive Summary

Hairstylist/Cosmetologist: Executive Summary

It's one of the few careers in which you please nearly every client. more >>

Higher Education Administrator: Executive Summary

If you liked attending college, chances are you'll like working there, too. more >>

Firefighter: Executive Summary

After scientist and physician, the career the public rates as most prestigious is the firefighter. more >>

Investment Banker: Executive Summary

This career routinely pays $100,000 to $500,000 a year. more >>

Curriculum/Training Specialist: Executive Summary

In the workplace, training specialists receive requests to develop or select training programs. more >>

Professor: Executive Summary

If you land a tenure-track position at a four-year institution, you'll enjoy many advantages. more >>

Registered Nurse: Executive Summary

Nursing is one of America's fastest-growing careers, and there are lots of options. more >>

Politician: Executive Summary

Yes, the wheels of democracy turn slowly, but inexorably those wheels move toward progress. more >>

Pharmacist: Executive Summary

Pharmacists are stepping into the role of caregiver. more >>

Librarian: Executive Summary

Forget about that image of librarian as a mousy bookworm. more >>

Ahead-of-the-Curve Careers

Cutting-edge careers are often exciting, and they offer a strong job market. more >>

Best Careers for a Changing Job Landscape

We've dropped five of the 25 profiled careers and added 11 new ones. more >>

Genetic Counselor: Executive Summary

Overrated Career: Chiropractor

You can treat disease, even if you don't have the grades for a top medical school. more >>

Ghostwriter: A Typical Book Project

Usability/User Experience Specialist: A Day in the Life

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