Preparing students for careers in both financial and non-financial industries, the focus of the Risk Management and Insurance (RMI) major is value protection. According to the major’s website: “RMI has traditionally focused on strategies that might be adopted by a firm or individual to manage those risks that are insurable. Such strategies encompass the management of [...]
Entries from February 29th, 2012
Career Spotlight: Urban and Regional Planner
February 28th, 2012 · No Comments · Government, Occupations
If you would like to work with a local government in an affluent, fast-growing community, Urban and Regional Planning may be the career path for you. This master’s level career field accepts students from a wide background of undergraduate majors such as economics, geography, political science or environmental studies. According to the Occupational Outlook [...]
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Baylor Business Women
February 27th, 2012 · No Comments · Business, Student Organizations
“Baylor Business Women is dedicated to developing a strong network of Christian women to provide opportunities for personal growth and business relationship development by integrating professional insight, integrity and leadership.” The quote above is the mission statement for Baylor Business Women, a student organization open to any female student who has an interest in working [...]
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To Our E-mail Subscribers
February 22nd, 2012 · No Comments · Announcements
We have recently changed the service we use for e-mail updates of the Mind Your Major posts. If you are a current subscriber, please take a moment to enter your e-mail address at right. We want to make sure that you continue to receive the latest content. Thanks for your readership of Mind Your Major!
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Career Spotlight: Rehabilitation Counselor
February 22nd, 2012 · No Comments · Government, Graduate School, Occupations
According to the Occupational Outlook Handbook, “Rehabilitation Counselors help people deal with the personal, social, and vocational effects of disabilities. They counsel people with both physical and emotional disabilities resulting from birth defects, illness or disease, accidents, or other causes. They evaluate the strengths and limitations of individuals, provide personal and vocational counseling, offer case [...]
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Career Events This Week!
February 21st, 2012 · No Comments · Announcements, Business, Career Exploration, Internships, Student Organizations
It might be nice if making a career decision and landing a job were as simple as following a sign. Even if that is not realistic, there are members of the Baylor community working hard to simplify your career exploration and job search. Here are two events that you can take advantage of this week: [...]
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What will it cost me?
February 20th, 2012 · No Comments · Career Exploration, Web Resources
One thing that might be helpful when exploring career paths is also considering cities where you might want to live. The cost of living differential can vary greatly, so it might help to see what kind of salary will fit with the lifestyle you are planning on. Here are several resources that may help: 1. [...]
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For Students Considering Law School
February 16th, 2012 · No Comments · Career Counseling, Graduate School, Web Resources
I wanted to draw your attention to a couple of resources from Baylor Law School that are designed to help prospective law students decide if law school is right for them. Aptly named Is Law School Right for You?, the first article poses some basic questions to help you make this significant decision. Students who [...]
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Majoring in Statistics
February 15th, 2012 · No Comments · Business, Government, Graduate School, Healthcare, Majors, Minors, Occupations
The career counselors were recently paid a visit by Dr. Jane Harvill, Associate Professor of Statistical Science at Baylor. She wowed us with stories of six figure salaries, telecommuting, and a broad range of employers where statisticians can work. Here are some things to keep in mind if you are interested in applying your mathematical [...]
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Do You LOVE Your Major?
February 14th, 2012 · No Comments · Career Counseling, Career Exploration
Do you agree with any of the following statements? I want a career that I am passionate about. I want to love what I am studying. I want a job that I enjoy so much that I would do those same tasks if I wasn’t getting paid. Not every student identifies enjoyment as a high [...]
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