The Costa Cruise Ship Disaster from a Career Perspective
Like most people around the world I was horrified when I began to hear reports about the capsized Costa cruise ship. As the events unfolded and it was revealed that the captain, Francesco Schettino literally jumped ship, I was appalled. I've been on a few cruises and each time I believed that the captain and crew would do what he or she could to rescue us if something bad happened. If I didn't believe that, I would have a difficult time putting my safety in the hands of either cruise ship captains or airplane pilots. Both will do what is best for his or her passengers. Right? Isn't that the way it should be?
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Weekly Career Profile: Medical Scientist
 Medical scientists are researchers who endeavor to find ways to improve human health. They plan and conduct studies; evaluate the effects of drugs, toxins and parasites; and consult with health departments, doctors and industry personnel about the development of public health improvement programs and health safety standards.
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Taking Minutes
Your boss asks you to do her a favor. Her secretary is out sick and she needs someone to take minutes at the weekly department meeting. The task sounds like a simple one, but don't underestimate its importance.
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What You Can Learn from Labor Market Info
 I recently read that architecture is the worst career to choose these days, thanks to the housing bust. The truth is if I were graduating with a degree in architecture right now, I'd be worried about finding a job. Would I be worried about ever finding a job? No, not really. While I don't question the architects that report they are struggling, I don't think this is a dead or dying profession, just one that was hit particularly hard in recent years. Those who choose to stay in the field will eventually find employment. Looking at labor market information can help you figure out whether a career is doomed or whether it is just suffering temporarily.
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Could You Work for a Liar?
You apply for a job knowing the advertised salary range is somewhat below what you previously earned. The market is very different now, so even though you are well-qualified for this job, you aren't opposed to taking a pay cut. Then you get a job offer and aren't you surprised to find out that the employer is offering a salary below what was advertised? This is what happened to one of our readers.
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