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Career Insider | Education

HIGH SCHOOL MATH TEACHER

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THE MAJOR TAKEAWAYS:

• Teaching is a major time commitment, and you may not have a lot of free time outside of the classroom during the week.

CAREER OUTLOOK:

• Currently, in America's public schools, there are 3.2 million full-time-equivalent teachers.
• Teacher salaries vary from state to state, but the average base salary for teachers is $55,100.
• The projected percent growth in employment for high school teachers from 2016 to 2026 is 8%, compared to an average of 7%.

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Skill | Health & Wellness

Mindfulness

Global greats such as Jeff Weiner (LinkedIn), Bill Ford (Ford Motor), Marc Benioff (Salesforce), the late Steve Jobs (Apple), and Arianna Huffington (Huff Post, Thrive Global) all profess to skilling-up on mindfulness to enhance their productivity and performance. Watch to learn more.

Career Insider | Alternative medicine

Acupuncturist

Is this career for you?
Read the full Interview by Alex Primich

THE MAJOR TAKEAWAYS:

• Because this is a very specific industry, you will need specialized education and training to break into the field.

CAREER OUTLOOK:

• The average yearly salary for health diagnosing and treating practitioners in the U.S. is $73,830.
• This salary is similar to chiropractor’s, and higher than other health practitioners such as massage therapists and physical therapist assistants.
• The states with the highest concentration of jobs in this field are Maryland, District of Columbia, Rhode Island, Georgia, and Alabama.

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Webinar | Career

Mastering LinkedIn

LinkedIn is the #1 tool used by recruiters and probably the first result that shows up when someone searches for your name. You can't afford to have a mediocre LinkedIn profile.

Krista Neher is the CEO of Boot Camp Digital, author of the bestselling Social Media Field Guide, Visual Social Media Marketing and the textbook Social Media Marketing: A Strategic Approach and an international speaker. Krista is a social media pioneer, having run one of the first successful corporate Twitter accounts – before social media was even a recognized phrase. Krista has over 10 years of branding and marketing experience, working with companies like Procter & Gamble, GE, Macy’s, Google and the United States Senate and has been featured as an expert in the New York Times, CNN, Wall Street Journal, NBC, CBS, Mashable and the Associated Press. Krista is passionate about social media and created one of the first accredited social media certification programs in the world.

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Career Insider | Retail (Fashion)

Buyer

Real-Talk Conversation
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THE MAJOR TAKEAWAYS:

• Working in fashion is not as glamorous as it may seem. This industry can be extremely strenuous and time-consuming, presenting challenges to a work-life balance.

CAREER OUTLOOK:

• The average yearly salary for a buyer or purchasing manager is $67,600.
• In 2016, there were 520,400 employed buyers and purchasing managers in the United States. The projected number for 2026 is 503,200.
• The job outlook (projection from 2016 to 2026) is -3% which is on the decline compared to the +7% average.

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