By Heather Wood
A certified insurance agent will work with businesses, individuals and families in selecting an insurance policy. There are two categories of certified insurance agents: independent and captive agents. Independent agents will work with several different insurance providers, while captive agents sell policies for a specific insurance company. Popular types of policies sold by certified insurance...
By Sherry Jackson
Is travel your passion? Do you work and live for vacations? If so, consider a career in the travel industry. There are many different types of careers to choose from in this field, so before you decide that this is the route for you, explore a few facts about careers in the travel industry. A flight attendant's primary job responsibility is to ensure the safety of the passengers on board....
By Sylvia Cochran
Entry level medical sales jobs provide plentiful employment even in uncertain economic times. Whether the sales rep travels from one doctor's office to another, contacts hospital administrators by phone in hopes of selling a service contract, or provides information on pharmaceuticals, almost all of these jobs require the successful applicant to have a four-year degree and some sales...
By Shelley Moore
Electrical engineers work in a wide variety of industries and businesses. They design, develop, install, maintain and improve technological systems in all aspects of electronics, from radar to automotive vehicles to utilities to aviation and much more. Some of the largest employers are telecommunications companies, consumer electronics manufacturers, and the computer software and hardware...
By HLeviticus
If you're fascinated by the way the body works and have an interest in helping people maintain good health, consider becoming a doctor. According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, employment opportunities for doctors are expected to grow at a faster than average rate in the coming years due to the growing and aging population. Becoming a doctor is a multiple step process that requires...
By Evan Mckinney
Licensed practical nurses (LPNs) are medical professionals who are trained to care for disabled, sick or injured individuals. These nurses typically perform a variety of tasks related to a patient's care under the supervision of a registered nurse (RN) or a physician. LPNs bathe patients, complete administrative paperwork, give medications, help patients move, monitor patients, obtain...
By Shelley Moore
Computer software engineers design, develop and evaluate programs, applications and systems. Computer hardware engineers design, develop and evaluate computer components and peripherals. Hardware engineers generally earn somewhat higher salaries. Salary information is provided by the Bureau of Labor and the Payscale website. Median starting salary for computer hardware engineers in 2009 was...
By Stacy Herlihy
Nurses work in varied settings to help people achieve their optimum health. In order to become a nurse, there are many steps you must take first. This includes completion of undergraduate educational requirements as well as a period of direct on-the-job training in the field in a hospital setting. Submit an application to a school of nursing. Complete required undergraduate courses such as...