by Noël Rozny myFootpath Web Editor & Content Manager In her article “Disappearing Jobs,” Cindy Perman takes a look at previously in-demand jobs that appear to be vanishing and the factors – outsourcing, technology, the economy – contributing to their extinction. There’s no doubt that certain industries are changing rapidly, and that some career paths might never regain the prominence or prevalence they once had. But from their ashes, a…

by Noël Rozny myFootpath Web Editor & Content Manager We all know that liking what you do for a living is one of the most important factors in choosing a career. But in addition to liking what you do, you have to like when and how you do it. If, for example, you’re thinking about becoming a lawyer or a doctor, but you hate working weekends and long hours, then…

By Kimberly Ciesla Ever wonder who writes the annual reports for a company? Or who writes speeches for CEOs, politicians and public officials? Ever wonder how the media knows when something big happens? Meet the public relations practitioner. Ever wonder who plans big events, press conferences and business meetings? That’s the PR person, too! Public relations offers many options. Whether you like high-stress, fast-paced crisis situations or detail-oriented community service…

by Noël Rozny myFootpath Web Editor & Content Manager Once upon a time, different career paths existed in separate silos, completely independent of each other. If you decided to become a lawyer, you couldn’t change your mind, take a few classes, and become a part-time teacher, and vice versa. No matter what career you chose, you were pretty much stuck there for the long haul. Luckily that’s no longer the…

by Noel Rozny myFootpath Web Editor & Content Manager If you’re fresh out of college and preparing to enter the job market, I’ve bet you’ve got a brand-new power suit, a meticulously-edited resume, and the perfect elevator pitch. But how prepared are you to negotiate your salary? If you’ve never been through the offer and negotiation process before, it can be a little tricky. It takes most people are few…