Want a job? It’s still about education.
As technology and the labor market rapidly evolve, so too does the value of a high school diploma. Despite the changes, one thing remains true: Education is still the cornerstone of career success.
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Three charts on: the incredible shrinking renewable energy job market
Estimates released by the Australian Bureau of Statistics suggest that the number of direct full-time equivalent jobs in renewable energy activities has continued to fall from its 2011-12 peak.
Ignore Donald Trump: these are Sweden’s real refugee integration challenges
Sweden is not suffering a crime wave because of immigrants, but there are real obstacles to overcome in getting refugees into employement.
How adult learners are not getting 21st-century skills
A large number of adult learners are going back to community colleges to acquire new skills. Are they acquiring the skills necessary for today's technology-rich job environments?
Which Facebook ‘friends’ can help you land a job?
Who's more likely to help you find a job, your close friends or the casual acquaintance you see at the gym? An examination of Facebook friends offers some clues.
Who is your best friend when you are looking for work?
Those closest to you might not be able to get you back on your feet.
Fact Check: 790,000 new jobs by 2030 if UK remains in EU?
According to Team Remain, there's a jobs bonanza around the corner if the UK stays in the union.
Universities and the financial sector must work together to plug skills gaps
Financial institutions in Africa are worried that universities aren't producing graduates with relevant skills for the industry.
5 things to remember when you hear politicians take credit for ‘job creation’
Politicians all too often use monthly jobs numbers to infer that the other mob is doing a bad job or that they are doing a great job at managing the economy. But that's a flawed use of the data.
Here’s how minority job seekers battle bias in the hiring process
Past hiring discrimination appears to lead African Americans to cast a wide net, while women tend to seek out roles historically associated with their gender.
How to guard your career against rapid technological change
If you leaving school today to embark on a career, what should you study to protect your job from automation and outsourcing?
Will the ‘right’ college major get you a job?
Should you pursue the major that you have a passion for, or one that is considered "hot" for getting a job with a high salary?
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