Career and life planning resources for college students, recent grads, and career-changers.
A new survey of 2,245 Americans commissioned by finder.com in July 2017 and conducted by global research provider Pureprofile, found that almost 2 in 5 Americans, or 38.7%, are unsure or don’t think their college degree was worth the money. That’s an estimated 60.96 million Americans. Of these degree holders, 49.6% say they aren’t making…
A new survey from Junior Achievement USA (JA) shows that 77 percent of parents are “concerned” about their children’s ability to have a successful job or career as adults in light of global competition and automation. The same percentage (77%) of teens said they share similar concerns about having a successful job or career…
The New York Times recently published an article on the uselessness of job interviews. As stated in the article, researchers have known for many decades that interviews aren’t an accurate assessment of one’s abilities. One reason interviews aren’t useful is that traits noticed during an interview can overshadow more important, objective factors. The New…
When you think of the best cities for creative types, big cities like Los Angeles and New York may come to mind. However, according to a recent study by SmartAsset, smaller cities are leading the way when it comes to employment opportunities in creative fields. The best cities for creative workers: New Orleans – 109.4…
Looking for job that’s in demand? It’s good to know what jobs employer need to fill before you start applying. Knowing which jobs are in great supply gives you the opportunity to tailor your resume to highlight skills and experience relevant to these jobs. The following job titles currently have the most listings* across the…