Fewer teens in the U.S. are spending their summers flipping burgers, mowing grass or performing other types of seasonal jobs than did prior generations, labor experts report. University of Illinois Extension educator Kathy ...
Social Sciences
Jun 12, 2018
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A concerning trend known as qualification inflation has been plaguing hiring practices for years. Qualification inflation—also known as degree inflation—refers to the growing number of employers requiring degrees and ...
Economics & Business
Jan 20, 2024
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The transition from college to the workforce can be challenging; however, a new University of Minnesota study shows how higher education institutions can more adequately prepare students for life after school. While technical ...
Economics & Business
Jan 23, 2020
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A new study by Rutgers University researchers finds that job candidates with disabilities are more likely to make a positive first impression on prospective employers when they promote technical skills rather than soft skills, ...
Social Sciences
Sep 10, 2020
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Sixty percent of students in school, college or university felt their opportunities to learn job skills worsened due to the pandemic, according to a new study led by UCL researchers. The percentage remained high even when ...
Education
Jul 23, 2021
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Personal growth and job skills have taken a backseat to an increased focus on standardized test scores in schools across the nation, according to new University at Buffalo-led research.
Education
Apr 8, 2020
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Reports of Detroit's revival may be premature.
Social Sciences
Nov 22, 2016
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(Phys.org) —Freshly minted college graduates, take note: Buying a new suit may be No. 1 on your list for landing that first big job, but new research shows picking the right job training program could give you the real ...
Social Sciences
May 13, 2014
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Even with unemployment at record highs, there are hundreds of thousands of jobs available in information technology that governments and companies must work together to fill, the European Commission said Monday.
Business
Mar 4, 2013
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Around 77 million European citizens aged between 25 and 64 have no - or low - formal qualifications, stresses a new report published by the European Commission. This is nearly one third of Europe's population. Unemployment ...
Economics & Business
Nov 26, 2012
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