These days, college students really need to think long and hard about the right degree to pursue. Many often choose degrees that will allow them to earn a huge income in an industry which can provide them with a steady job.

You may have been advised by friends and your parents to major in a degree program based on what you’re skilled at. However, during these times when numerous graduates are facing unemployment, one has to be practical and stay away from degrees that are no longer in demand.

Here then are the 10 college majors not in the list of recruitment managers. You can check out the infographic of Best Degree Programs to find out the unemployment rates for various degrees.

Architecture – Did you know that graduates of this degree are facing the highest unemployment rate of 13.9 percent?

Latin – The use of this language is not so in demand today so best to avoid it.

Music Therapy – Although beneficial to improving health, it’s not a good choice.

Theology – Only pursue this is if you want to become priest, pastor or a college teacher.

English Literature – This is considered not a very useful degree today.

Social Sciences – Those with a degree in sociology, political science and economics are finding it hard to get a job these days.

American Studies – This degree won’t attract human resource managers looking for potential employees who can work with people of different backgrounds.

Puppetry – This won’t earn you much or worse, won’t land you a job.

Poetry – Only greeting card companies are in need of this graduate.

Art History – This degree limits you to only one job as a museum curator.

Source: Best Degree Programs

If you have experience writing copy for websites particularly focused on the entertainment industry, you might be interested to become a freelance copywriter for a music production and publishing company. You can send samples of your work to Craigslist here.

A custom electronics design and installation company is in need o a writer who can update the content on its website. Each web page needs to be updated with links to the company’s social media sites. Those with experience in web content writing and search engine optimization are welcome to apply. Submit samples of your work to Craigslist here.

Roar! Internet Marketing is seeking a freelance proofreader in the Orlando, Florida area only. If you have an eye for detail, are passionate about perfecting mistakes in grammar, spelling and punctuation and have two years experience as a proofreader, you can apply for the position. Submit your information here — http://www.roarwebdesign.com/career-opportunities/freelance-proofreader-orlando-area-only/

Clarify Solutions in Orange County, California is also in need of a freelance copywriter. The person needs to have a previous SEO experience and will be tasked to write articles for six months to a year. Send a sample of your writing work and apply here — http://www.bloggingpro.com/jobs/view/seo-savvy-content-writer

Are you a big fan of iPhone and iPad? You might be interested to become a writer for its blog and review apps for these two popular mobile devices. Your review will be posted on the iphoneglance.com blog. You can visit the main website or apply for the position here — http://www.bloggingpro.com/jobs/view/writer-wanted

Blogging is an interesting job particularly for people who love to write and share their thoughts with the world. Demand for this work remains high up to this time. Freelance bloggers can be sure to find projects that they can take on at their own time.

A flooring company based in Katy and Houston, Texas, Glamour Flooring, is looking for a blogger with experience. Those with background in construction would make a good candidate for the position. Interested applicants are required to email their ideas on how to provide great content for the site. Use the email address glamourflooring@gmai.com. The company is a provider of floor coverings and counters using popular construction materials.

A blog/newsletter writer is also needed. The post requires writing for the monthly or bi-monthly blog and newsletter for a law firm. The person will also help manage social networking sites such as Facebook and LinkedIn. This is a home-based position ideal for parents who just stay at home. Qualified are those with a B.A. or B.S. degree as well as writing and researching experience. Email cover letter and resume with three references to pn8qb-2894743430@job.craigslist.org.

A credit card company in the Kansas City area is also in need of a writer. The position will involve writing and posting articles on the website and distributing them to other sites. Writers will be tasked to create original and relevant content in line with the industry and the company’s products. Email qdtsw-2895785113@job.craigslist.org if interested.

A cable network is searching for a freelance homepage writer. The network caters to entertainment for the youth and its website offers general pop culture content. Tasks include writing headlines and copy for two homepages, selecting blogs, articles and videos to feature, among others.

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Those with excellent writing and blogging skills looking for jobs have varied choices today. Whether you’re after an office set-up, freelance or a work-from-home position, you can find one from different sites these days. Numerous companies and publishers are in need of people with a background in copywriting and blogging to fill up posts in their organizations.

A healthcare agency in South Jersey requires a copywriter tasked to create documents in relation to pharmaceutical and healthcare industries. The position will start as a freelance and may possibly become a full time post. Qualified to apply are those with experience in digital and pharma writing, those passionate about getting involved in a writing job to include some research with a positive work attitude amid work pressures. Excellent communication skills is a must. You may email Philly57@jobalert.creativecircle.com to submit your resume and samples of your writing work.

A real estate software company in New York, Yardi Systems, is in need of a freelance creative writer/blogger. The position will involve writing web content and articles focusing on lifestyle in the Big Apple. A degree in Journalism or English plus proofreading and editing skills are most ideal.

Wyatt Investment Research is looking for an investment editor and blogger to be based in Richmond, Vermont. The person will be writing for a new blog and daily email newsletter with the aim of helping young professionals learn how to become efficient investors. Visit www.wyattresearch.com.

Aplia.com also needs a freelance, off-site content writer. The position will require writing and reviewing online homework materials for undergraduate U.S. History courses. Applicants should be within or near Belmont, CA or Boston, MA, must have a Master’s degree in History and experience in teaching undergraduate U.S. History courses.

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Blogging as well as article and copywriting jobs continue to be in demand these days. With the number of websites growing on the internet, more people are needed to provide quality content that can attract visitors and potential clients. Read on to find out what writing jobs are available today.

Mommy Poppins.com, a well known blog for parents in the New York area, is looking for writers and bloggers. Preferred are those who reside in New York City and the Westchester area. Articles on this site are written by local parents knowledgeable about raising kids the right way. As such, the site requires professional writers and bloggers with a background in research and photography.

Zeel.com based in Union Square is looking for competent and freelance writers to write profiles of their wellness experts. The site connects users with top wellness advisors and allows them to book appointments online. Applicants should have excellent skills in writing and researching. Payment is $10 per profile.

Hyperink, a publisher of non-fiction articles and books, also requires freelance writers to join its writing team. Writers will work with professional editors who provide guidance, feedback and support. Qualified are those who not only can write well but can also write fast. Payment is $80 for 3,000 words plus lifetime royalties and incentive bonuses. Apply at https://hyperink.wufoo.com/forms/hyperink-publishing-application/

Humanitainment, a new digital company producing innovative projects, is in need of a creative writer. Tasks include writing both copy and dialogue for kids and adults for the company’s transmedia platform. The position is on a freelance basis but can become a full-time one. Email info@humanitainment.com.

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Everyone gets tired of working at some point. Even if you have your dream job, you still need a break every now and then. Of course, a break means exactly just that – a break and not a totally time consuming activity.

In order to make the best of your time, it is a good idea to have a steady source of ideas for what to make in the kitchen. Whether you are cooking because it is a hobby or it is a necessary thing, the fact remains that having inspiration can make things so much better.

And speaking of inspiration, here’s something to help you in that area: Recipe Finder. This is the newest recipe search engine that you can find today, and it might very well turn out to be your most used resource when cooking.

Recipe Finder is a new search engine that features a wide variety of dishes that anyone can make at home. The advantage of Recipe Finder over other recipe sites is that it offers a collection of over a million recipes. Recipe Finder indexes other recipe sites, doing away with the need of having to check individual sites over and over again. Consider it your one-stop recipe site! And with Recipe Finder regularly checking for new recipes, you are assured that you will always have something to new to discover.

Organization is not a problem with Recipe Finder. It has a built-in menu creator which you can use to plan meals. Whether you are preparing for an ordinary meal or a special one, the menu feature can make the planning so much easier for you. If you want to go one step further and plan meals days or weeks in advance, the calendar function will do the trick. Finally, if you like having printouts of your recipes, you simply have to press the print button on the recipe page.

You can easily find recipes on Recipe Finder via its main search bar. Just enter the name of the recipe you have in mind. Alternatively, you can enter the ingredients that you have in the fridge, and you can find recipe ideas! If you have allergies or you don’t like particular ingredients, you can also customize your search so as to exclude those items. This customization is a great tool for specific searches as you can identify other parameters such as calorie count, cook time, number of servings, and so on. You also have two viewing options: text or images. If you want to get cooking immediately, the viewing the recipe text is perfect. If you want to choose recipes based on how the final product looks, then the image version is ace.

Ready to start cooking? Visit Recipe Finder now!

We require someone with experience in wordpress, php, social media and all web 2.0 areas to create a weekly ‘how to’ or tutorial video for a blogging website.

The following is required:

Examples of previous videos that have been published, YouTube videos
are acceptable, ones published on blogs/sites preferred

Experience with all aspects of WordPress and its workings

Abreast with all happenings in web 2.0 and social media industries

Able to produce a video of at least 5 mins long once per week, we can
be flexible on publication day.

Preference will be given to those that have ‘the right voice’ and also
design experience. You will not be required to appear on camera though.

Payment is $25 per video, one video per week. Payment will only be made via Paypal.

Looking to hire someone straight away. If your work impresses us then
there maybe other blogging related work open to you.

Candidates who have a lot of ‘pull/influence’ with their social media
profiles and are willing to post/retweet their videos every week will
be given preference also. We can in return provide a backlink from our
site to yours.

Please include a few examples of ideas for video topics for us to get
an idea of your ability. Fill in the form below to apply, only successful candidates will be contacted.

148Apps is looking for several App Reviewers and Bloggers for our newly launched Android sister site, Android Rundown. The premise is very straight forward: a website focused on Android content, with heavy emphasis on reviews of paid apps available in the Android Market.

Your past experience is not nearly as important as your ability to write proficiently, your passion for Android, and your drive. The ideal writer for our Android site should be able to devour apps and games and be able to write about them quickly and authoritatively. You should have a good critical eye and the ability to express yourself well. You should be able to self edit your posts and deliver them ready to publish. And most importantly, you should be able to do this while keeping your review fun and interesting like the common voice of our sites.

In addition to review writers, we are also looking to add one or two news reporters. The ideal news reporter would be someone who knows when an app is going to be released before anyone else does. Someone who knows the industry and the people in the industry. Wakes up in the middle of the night to see what new apps have gone live. And is comfortable talking to developers, marketing people, and even press agencies. You must be able to respond to and write about events and industry changes quickly. And most importantly you should be able to filter through information for what is a good story and what is just PR fluff.

If you think either of these descriptions fit your skills, please keep reading. In exchange for your amazing writing skills, we will provide a brand new outlet for your talents. And of course there’s the money. We do ask that you only apply if you can keep up a regular posting frequency. While this isn’t a full time job, it’s not a once-in-a-while hobby either.

As this is a paid opportunity, please provide several samples of your work that is relevant. For those of you who don’t have relevant experience, please pick your 3 absolute favorite Android apps and provide a 300 word review of each of the apps along with your information.

If you have any questions, please contact us at the address below.

How to apply

If you think you have the writing skills, the drive, and the Android focus to help take our Android site to top, send us the following:

Your name
Where you live (city, state, country)
What Android device(s) you use
Why you want to write for us
3 writing samples
Past writing experiences

Email all that to helpwanted+android {at} 148apps {dot} com and we will be in touch.

We are looking for a dedicated, experienced blogger to write about entrepreneurship and innovation focused exclusively on the Canadian province of New Brunswick. The ability to write from an informed perspective with force and opinion is necessary with a passion for changing the NB business culture.

Sample Titles

Hiring The Best Employees Using The New Brunswick Way
Why We Need More Purple Cows in New Brunswick
Finding The Best Business Advice In New Brunswick
Why The Next “Irving” Lives Amongst Us

Benefits & Compensation

$30 a post + traffic performance
Dedicated: 1 post per day
Progressive business minded
Not a ghost writer, willing to pen the posts with their name

This position is filled now

Looking for knowledgeable and talented writers on the subjects of (any combination or all of) the following topics: fashion, celebrity, hair, shopping, industry news, red carpet, beauty… etc.

• Must be punctual
• Able to follow directions
• May be needed to attend events
• Please email examples of your work
• Other duties will be discussed

Serious inquiries only.

Compensation discussed with accepted writers. Email info@pumpsicle.com to apply.