Linking it Up - August 31, 2009

1. 7 Surprisingly Creative, Well-Paid Jobs:

  • Computer security specialist
  • Project manager
  • Product manager
  • Mediator
  • Instructional designer
  • Home stage
  • Finish carpenter

Not sure we agree about some of these being the most “creative” jobs possible.

2. How Far Will Your College Degree Really Get You?

Your degree track makes perfect sense to you. It gathers all your talents, skills, and aspirations into one neat and clean package that will inform the world at large who you are and what you can do. At least it’s supposed to. But what happens when the folks reading your resume are not exactly seeing what you think they are?

Robert J. Pietrykowski, assistant vice president for human resources and chief negotiator at Cleveland State University, explains that when it comes to college degrees, confusion is often the order of the day.

3. Can your name keep you from getting hired? (Note: I am linking to this mainly because of my love for Office Space)

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