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Learn from HIV: The importance of finding and sharing HIV information and HIV-related resources online

(BPT) – For many of us, the search for information and advice starts online. Finding content has never been easier, from sports trivia to family recipes, and 41 percent of all internet users search for and share posts from others. But the benefits of s…

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How Donald Paid off His College Debts with Fiverr #SuperSeller

Donald, Donaldjr on Fiverr, is a husband, father of two, and middle school teacher. Living in Orlando, Florida, and saddled with college debt, Donald discovered that Fiverr was the ticket to financial freedom and bringing his voice talent to the … Read More

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Your four-step plan to changing careers and becoming a teacher

(BPT) – What’s your goal for 2016? Do you want to lose weight, learn a new skill or quit smoking? Perhaps you’ve decided to set goals around your career instead. Earning more money or getting promoted are common pursuits, but what if your goal is bigger than just moving up in your current career? What if your goal is to change tracks entirely? What if 2016 were the year you decided to follow your ambition and become a teacher? It’s possible, and now’s the perfect time to pursue the role you’ve always wanted. If you’re sick of heading to work feeling uninspired and you’re ready to embrace the challenges and rewards of teaching, these four steps can help you make a successful career transition into teaching today.

Change your priorities

Many people want to change jobs, but that desire is often overshadowed by concerns about how much money they’ll earn, how they’ll be seen by family and friends or their fears of trying something new. To change your career, you need to change your priorities. Make pursuing your passion your number one objective and everything else will fall into place.

Seek expert knowledge

If you’re going to make a career change, you want to do it right, and that means learning from the best in the business. For example, if you want to teach, the National Council on Teacher Quality ranked Western Governors University’s (WGU) secondary teacher prep program as the top program in the nation in terms of quality from a list of 2,400 programs. The school is the top producer of STEM teachers in the nation, making it an ideal destination for STEM professionals interested in inspiring the next generation in these important fields. To be your best you need to learn from the best so focus on what you want to do and start researching who does it better than anyone else.

Smart networking

Knowledge is essential and the right connections will make sure it doesn’t go to waste. Connect with existing friends in your desired field or reach out and make new contacts through social media or conferences and join clubs that cater to what you want to do. For aspiring teachers that can include networking with principals and current teachers. Often these connections open up doors for student teaching opportunities which can lead to full-time employment following graduation. Above all, make sure you listen to those you meet instead of pushing your own agenda. Take in more business cards than you give out and you’ll build contacts that will help you grow in your new profession.

Have faith in yourself

Changing careers can be nerve-wracking, but it’s also exciting. This is your chance to do what you’ve always wanted to do so don’t listen to those who tell you that you can’t do it. Have faith in yourself, your research, your education and your decision and you won’t regret your decision for a single moment once you’re finally in the career you’ve always wanted.

To learn more about the programs available through WGU, visit WGU.edu.

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Launching a New App and Kickstarter Campaign with Fiverr

David, known on Fiverr as David388, was featured on the Fiverr blog last July as a surgeon, writer, and extraordinary Fiverr seller. Now David is engaged in another major project to help others, and he’s using Fiverr to make it … Read More

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Gig Economy News: Finding New Ideas and Ways to Improve Your Business

It’s a new year, and an opportunity for a fresh start. New goals have been set and whether that means improving on parts of your business, or starting a brand new adventure. This week’s Gig Economy News is about finding … Read More

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