Career Advice from LearningAndLife.com: Capitalize on Current Hiring Boom

Career advice articles at LearningAndLife.com describe five very different types of lucrative careers that offer women and young moms the chance to mesh their work and home lives. The training or degrees necessary to succeed in these careers are available online from top schools through links at LearningAndLife.com.

• Self-employment. People who work for themselves can set their own schedule and fees, and make money from a hobby or passion -- if they get career training in business management. Solid business skills are critical to a successful self-employment career (http://www.learningandlife.com/business-careers/be-your-own-boss-the-perks-of-working-for-yourself.php).

• Large corporations. "These days, many corporate employers are using their big budgets not for CEO expense accounts, but to compete for the best employees at all levels," says LearningAndLife.com. Corporations often offer wonderful benefits, but to compete for great corporate jobs, a business degree or MBA is a must (http://www.learningandlife.com/business-careers/what-you-dont-know-about-corporate-jobs.php).

• Colleges and universities. Many educational institutions offer perks such as free tuition for employees and their families. An advanced degree or career training in adult and continuing education is almost a necessity (http://www.learningandlife.com/online-learning/go-back-to-school-hidden-job-perks-at-colleges-and-universities.php).

• Child care. Careers in child care are expected to increase 38 percent by 2014. Mothers can be with their own children while earning a good living and helping others. The most successful child care providers will have a degree in early childhood development (http://www.learningandlife.com/career-tips/take-your-kids-to-work-every-day-careers-in-child-care.php).

• Design. Graphic, web, interior and fashion design are all growing industries, and a career in design will offer lots of flexibility and opportunities to be creative. The best jobs and clients will require a design degree (http://www.learningandlife.com/creative-careers/are-you-drawn-to-a-design-career.php).