Archive | February, 2012

Many parents introduce their children to puzzles at an early age. New research from the University of Chicago is showing that these youths may grow up to possess better spatial skills. These findings are significant, as the researchers said that developing good spatial skills as a child may predict success in science, technology, engineering and […]

  As people grow older, they may take an IQ test to see how their cognitive abilities have improved or worsened with time. However, even if these individuals’ memory begins to fade, they may have a way to give it the jolt it needs in the not-too-distant future. A recent University of California, Los Angeles […]

Once jobseekers take a career test, they may feel as though they are on the fast-track to employment. However, these individuals still need to get through an interview. While job candidates will be expected to answer a series of questions during an interview, they should consider asking themselves a few questions as a way of […]

  With 24-hour news networks pummeling jobseekers with bleak employment numbers on a consistent basis, it can be hard for some of these individuals to stay optimistic about their career goals. However, The Globe and Mail recently provided a few tips that may help people stay positive during their search for work. For instance, the […]

The American Psychological Association states that as people get older, they may face cognitive changes such as memory problems and difficulties processing information. However, new research shows that efforts to improve these individuals’ cognition may actually lead to personality changes. In a recent study, which appeared in the journal Psychology of Aging, researchers had individuals […]

Jobseekers may have pinpointed their ideal position after taking a career aptitude test and applied for roles at several companies. However, days become weeks and they never hear back. If this continues to happen, they may want to review their social media profiles and see what they say about them. In a competitive job market, […]

Thanks to Kristina Hu’s academic performance, the 16-year-old high school student is on the fast track to earn her college degree, the Fairfax Times reported. Hu, who is formally in the class of 2013 at Thomas Jefferson High School for Science and Technology in Virginia, will now graduate alongside members of the class of 2012. […]