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STEM jobs are projected to grow by 10.4% between 2023 and 2033, compared to just 3.6% for other occupations. But some cities offer better career opportunities in this field than others. The personal-finance website WalletHub followed conducted an in-depth analysis of the Best & Worst Metro Areas for STEM Professionals in 2025. “Science, technology, engineering and…
Salary negotiations may seem intimidating, particularly to entry-level job seekers. But everyone should be ready to negotiate pay, whether it’s an entry-level hourly job or an executive level position. Your salary at your first job not only affects earning potential at that employer, but for the rest of your career. Therefore, maximizing your pay…
Although women’s participation in the workforce has increased considerably over the past 70 years, a gender pay gap still exists. On average, a woman earns 81 cents for every dollar earned by a man. Pay gaps are larger in some industries and occupations than in others. For example, women in legal occupations earn just 55…
Photo by Andrea Piacquadio from Pexels Millennial women have made great strides in the workforce. They earn more college degrees than men and have achieved record high levels of participation in the labor force. And when it comes to income, women age 25-34 have continued to narrow the gender pay gap. Young women’s median income has increased by…
When searching for your first job after college, salary is a big factor to consider. A new report aims to help job-seekers by detailing which states offer the highest earnings. Salaries in the US have grown at an average rate of 25% over the last ten years, rising from $45,563 in 2008 to $57,266 in…