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Statistics about foreign language and linguistics majors
Looking for facts about foreign language and linguistics majors in the United States? You’ve come to the right place. This page contains statistics...
Book review: Mastery by Robert Greene
Good books will connect a few dots that you never knew were related. Mastery does this in spades, creating an entire framework around learning how...
Statistics on fine arts majors
Looking for facts and figures about fine arts majors? You’ve come to the right place. Here you’ll find data about enrollment, gender distribution,...
Theology major facts and statistics
Looking for statistics on theology majors and religious studies majors? These facts and figures come from the most reputable and reliable sources...
Political science major statistics
Looking for political science major statistics to round out your research or to make a major life decision? You’re in the right place. Here you’ll...
Philosophy major statistics
Looking for philosophy major statistics to make a major life decision? Use these enrolment numbers, salary data, and employment figures to inform...
Facts about history majors from credible sources
Looking for facts about history majors and employment statistics about them? You’re in the right place. This page contains stats on enrollment,...
English major statistics that challenge what you know
Looking for English major statistics that will show you how they fare in the job market and beyond? You’ve come to the right place. This fact sheet...
I have a master’s degree and can’t find a job
Have a master’s degree and can’t find a job after college? I had the exact same problem: I was unemployed for 9 months not long after earning my...
Signs you’re working in a business cult
Worried you might be working in a business cult? Understand and spot these signs in your organization to be sure. These come from real experience...
History and economics degree jobs that pay well
History and economics go hand in hand. Schools don’t organize courses that way, but you can build a rewarding career with a high salary when you...
Where to find history degree jobs in New York
It’s not easy to build your early career with a humanities degree. It’s even harder to find history degree jobs in New York specifically, where the...
When a history and psychology double major makes sense
History and psychology both get made fun of for being purely academic majors, but there is actually quite a lot of opportunity for people who can...
How to get into journalism with a history degree
Stumped figuring out how to get into journalism with a history degree? You’re not the only one. It’s a popular field for graduates in the...
Can you get an MBA with a history degree?
Wondering if you can get an MBA with a history degree? You’re in the right place, because I interviewed someone who did—and she has a ton of...
32 things only history majors will understand
History is a funny program to have under your belt these days. People often ask if it’s even worth majoring in history, yet it still imparts...
What’s the scope of an MA in history?
Pursuing a master’s degree is a pretty big commitment. It’ll take 1-2 years to complete, and it constitutes a lot of hard work. That’s why it’s...
Remote history jobs that pay well
Having trouble finding remote history jobs in the middle of the pandemic? You’re not alone. Use these job boards to find the best opportunities,...
Should I major in history?
Should you major in history? This field gets a bad rap as a college degree these days. Only Anthropology, English, and Philosophy get made fun of...
Internships for history majors
Finding internships for history majors doesn’t have to be a slog. Although most internships are unpaid, they can still be worthwhile as a means to...
Famous history majors that prove your degree is worthwhile
Ever been asked what you plan to do with that history degree once you’re out of school? You’re not the only one. It makes us wonder if we should...
The average salary of a history major (and specific job salaries)
Contrary to popular belief, history graduates don’t stay in minimum-wage jobs forever. It’s true that humanities and liberal arts grads do take...
The best entry-level jobs for history majors (with salary data!)
It’s not uncommon for history students to spend the occasional sleepless night wondering what they’ll do for work once they graduate, or if they...
Book review: Range by David Epstein
*Imagery of this title has been used with permission from the publisher. We live in a world of specialists—or so we think. The prevailing...
Why is personal branding important?
Job seekers who don’t think personal branding is worth their time are going to be sorely disappointed waiting for their phones to ring. Why? Because...
Do you need a personal brand logo?
You don’t necessarily need a personal brand logo to stick in people’s memories, but it definitely helps—and it’s really part of a wider effort to...
Personal brand words to add to your profile
Your personal brand is one of your most important assets for your long-term career development. Frankly, it can make all the difference in...
How to write a personal brand statement that actually works
Personal branding is important, but not that many people can tell you how to express that in one or two sentences. Learning how to describe your...
Personal branding quotes that actually help your job search and networking efforts
You don’t have a lot of advantages in the job market when you graduate from college, and a personal brand can become one of the best in your...
Building a personal brand, step by step
Your personal brand is one of your biggest assets in your career, but it’s a pretty nebulous concept. Everyone has a different take on what it...