Dallas Recruiter Suggests Master's Degree Can Facilitate A Career Change
Chad Lawrence started off in sales but didn't care for it. He wanted to transition into human resources and decided to earn a master's degree from the University of Phoenix.
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Chad Lawrence started off in sales but didn't care for it. He wanted to transition into human resources and decided to earn a master's degree from the University of Phoenix.
"Obtaining my master's degree will open many career-driven doors for me. I realize that without the master's degree I may not have those opportunities," says Melinda Jones.
"The rewards have been the quiet steady – doors opening. It is the ability to have the skills and the capability to lead people that make a difference in the lives of DISD students every single day," says Tara Brown.
"I developed an interest in global health many years ago through missions, school trips and military service. I knew that a master's degree would give me additional knowledge, training and open doors to new projects and ideas," said Dr. Michael Ray, D.D.S., M.P.H.
"I realized early in my career that it would be necessary to have a master's degree in order to land better and higher paying jobs in my field," says social worker, Rachael Ray.
Stay at home parents rejoining the workforce need to take essential steps to help land a job and it starts with working your personal and professional networks.
It is Cunningham's responsibility to analyze security threats raised through events and from sources such as firewalls, IDS/IPS devices, and private and government intelligence services.
In addition to representing her clients, Knox routinely challenges the legal community to recognize and resolve gender issues among the least diverse profession in our country.
According to the Dallas Business Journal, the Fort Worth site was selected over others because of its access to fiber and renewable energy, its central U.S. location, and the ability for growth as Facebook's needs expand to meet growing user demand.
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"Do it. Don't put it off. Don't talk yourself out of it. Having a master's degree opens more opportunities," says LuAnn Engleman.
Dr. Nicholas J. Westers is a child psychologist at Children's Medical Center in Dallas and assistant professor of psychiatry at UT Southwestern Medical Center. Westers is an expert in helping adolescents deal with non-suicidal self-injury.
Helping small businesses grow and become successful is the job of Richard Tozer, a Dallas business consultant.
The Baby Boomer population will increase dramatically over the next 25 years, which means more retirees will be joining the job market.
Determine what degree you are interested in pursuing and then research the schools that offer that degree.
My mentors recommend that I should pursue an M.B.A. I knew that having a master's degree would allow me to teach at the university level.
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When desiring to make changes, there is an ocean of possibilities. Mike McKenzie chose to leave the security of a government position to go back to school and earn a second master's degree. This helped him help many others have a secure future.
Samuel Brian Conerly is a behavior program instructor at Dallas Independent School District's W. H. Adamson High School. He tracks the behavioral progression or regression of students and provides daily social skills instruction.
"I always wanted to pursue an M.B.A. but hadn't carved out the time to do it. What motivated me was how fast the role of the technologist was changing."
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The starting salary for those with a bachelor's degree is $49,900 for computer systems analysts; the median salary for that position is $79,680. Those with a master's degree are considered to be in a better position for jobs as computer and information research scientists.
I would say that one of my biggest challenges was learning how to balance schoolwork, practicum experiences, personal life, and self-care.
Doug Renfro is the third generation president of Renfro Foods. This family-owned business has been providing gourmet foods for 75 years.
"Getting 100 percent of my goals in a successful career change accomplished – nearly tripling my income. This was not a goal but a side benefit of going back to school," said Shawn Sabanayagam.
The council approved the zoning change for the site at LBJ and Hillcrest by a 14-1 vote.
The vote passed just before midnight to close Bransford and Dove Elementary schools.
While it may be a cold start, temperatures rise up into the mid-60s by this afternoon, with some western counties reaching the lower 70s.
Survivors of Jeffrey Epstein's sex crimes and a group of Democrats are asking for a review of the Epstein case files to determine whether the records have been "tampered" with or concealed, ahead of a release by next week.
Arrests across the U.S. have dropped by 25% compared to the onset of the pandemic in 2019, an analysis by the Council on Criminal Justice released Tuesday found.
The council approved the zoning change for the site at LBJ and Hillcrest by a 14-1 vote.
The vote passed just before midnight to close Bransford and Dove Elementary schools.
While it may be a cold start, temperatures rise up into the mid-60s by this afternoon, with some western counties reaching the lower 70s.
Survivors of Jeffrey Epstein's sex crimes and a group of Democrats are asking for a review of the Epstein case files to determine whether the records have been "tampered" with or concealed, ahead of a release by next week.
Arrests across the U.S. have dropped by 25% compared to the onset of the pandemic in 2019, an analysis by the Council on Criminal Justice released Tuesday found.
A North Texas couple tracked their stolen airport luggage across Dallas using an AirTag — only to learn police couldn't act on the data alone.
Nearly every day, hundreds of thousands of Texas students board a school bus.
Outdoor sirens are meant to warn Texans of tornadoes and floods. This summer's deadly flooding in Kerr County exposed how vulnerable many communities are, with sirens broken, outdated or missing.
It took Azellia Thompkins nearly a year to watch the video of her attempted suicide in the Scurry County jail. Now, she's hoping others will watch it.
The average wait for a bed in a maximum-security psychiatric facility in Texas is over eight months.
Survivors of Jeffrey Epstein's sex crimes and a group of Democrats are asking for a review of the Epstein case files to determine whether the records have been "tampered" with or concealed, ahead of a release by next week.
The conservative firebrand, who is retiring from Congress early, and the president are engaged in bitter falling-out.
The Trump administration is adding another militarized zone to the southern U.S. border to support border security operations — this time in California, officials say.
President Trump said the U.S. has seized an oil tanker, which Attorney General Pam Bondi said has been "used to transport sanctioned oil from Venezuela and Iran."
A federal judge in New York has granted a request from the Justice Department to unseal more files related to convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein.
Less than two days after Delta Air Lines offered $30,000 to each passenger on board the flight that crashed and flipped in Toronto on Monday afternoon, the company is facing its first two lawsuits in the incident — and they likely won't be the last.
Texas Agricultural Commissioner Sid Miller is calling for a statewide ban on non-water additives, such as fluoride, in the public water system.
Last year, over 16 million vehicles drove on North Texas toll roads without paying, accumulating more than $69 million in unpaid tolls.
Activists are calling for a nationwide boycott of Target stores following the company's decision to roll back its diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives.
Discount store chain Target says it's joining rival Walmart and a number of other prominent American brands in scaling back corporate diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives.
The holiday season can mean festive lights, shopping for your children's gifts, and more time using technology.
A group of North Texas women has been working hard to preserve a style of dancing that had its heyday in the early part of the 20th century.
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A North Texas man serves the community as a full-time Crowley police officer; however, that young officer is the one who needs help after he received a life-threatening diagnosis over the summer.
The toolkit includes tips for caretakers and applies to anyone with dementia.
Smith and other Main Street businesses complained to Frisco about the impact on business.
Rodeo Dallas, a popular but controversial Deep Ellum nightclub, is getting back in the saddle. In Uptown.
"This is a Texas-sized investment in the future of our great state," Texas Gov. Greg Abbott said in a statement.
American Airlines has announced plans to cut management and support roles, mainly at its headquarters in North Texas.
President Donald Trump's plan to cut record beef prices by importing more meat from Argentina is running into heated opposition from U.S. ranchers.
The 21-year-old center only appeared in seven games this season, averaging 4 points and 5 rebounds.
North Texas got more good news today for those excited about next year's World Cup.
CBS News Texas will stream the 2025 BMW Dallas Marathon Festival on CBSNewsTexas.com, the CBS News app and Pluto TV.
The toy drive, benefitting Mission Arlington-Mission Metroplex, will take place at Globe Life Field in Arlington on Dec. 9 from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m.
Mikko Rantanen's final-round score was the only goal of the shootout and Jake Oettinger made 27 saves as the Dallas Stars beat the Pittsburgh Penguins 3-2 on Sunday night.
Paramount Skydance's $30 per share offer comes just days after Netflix agreed to buy parts of Warner Bros. in a deal valued at nearly $83 billion.
President Trump hosted the Kennedy Center Honors on Sunday after presenting medals to the 2025 Kennedy Center honorees during an Oval Office ceremony Saturday.
President Trump is hosting the Kennedy Center Honors on Sunday after presenting medals to the 2025 Kennedy Center honorees during an Oval Office ceremony Saturday.
Japanese officials said Jeremy O Harris, known for his Tony-nominated "Slave Play" and his role in the series "Emily in Paris," was arrested on the island of Okinawa on Nov. 16.
Nardiz Cooke was immediately transfixed by the mask she wore while receiving treatment for late-stage cancer.
The Red Bull Flugtag Airshow returned to Las Colinas on Saturday after a 12-year hiatus. Teams are tasked with constructing a flying machine and putting it to the test. It's estimated that around 25,000 people attended the event.
A suspect was taken into custody after an attack on Pearl Street Mall in Boulder on June 1 in which there were 15 people and a dog who were victims. The suspect threw Molotov cocktails that burned some of the victims, who were part of a march for Israeli hostages.
The Neonatal Intensive Care Unit babies at Texas Health locations across North Texas celebrated Valentine's Day.
As Anthony Davis prepared for his debut game at the AAC, Dallas Mavericks fans took to the arena to protest the controversial trade.
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