Archive | March, 2012

The human brain is wired for reinvention

A 2010 report from the Congressional Research Service revealed that 11.51 percent of adults ages 55 and older had spent almost two years looking for work. While many older adults may feel as though they are too old to change careers, this is not necessarily the case, according to former CNN correspondent Mark Walton, who […]

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February 2012

Gifted student to enter college early Inappropriate Facebook content may keep jobseekers from being hired Cognitive challenges might make older adults more open Getting a job search back on the right track What to ask oneself before a job interview Brain stimulation may help boost memory Playing with puzzles may help children better grasp STEM […]

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January 2012

Poor interview skills may lead to a lack of results What interviewers like to see in a job candidate The right diet may keep the mind sharp Ways to make LinkedIn a more effective part of the job search

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December 2011

Jobseekers advised to keep searching during the holidays Gifted student hopes to earn his PhD by age 20 A career test can lead to a more focused job search Premature babies may grow up to have lower Iqs Gifted student receives award for his artistic talents

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November 2011

Pre-employment personality tests can maximize interview time Genetic variation linked to a drop in IQ among older men Training is not always effective in preparing firefighters North Carolina resident joins Mensa at the age of 6

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October 2011

IQ test scores increase as adolescents get older Career tests can help companies avoid hiring mistakes Missouri schools open new facility for gifted students Mississippi school district provides gifted students with creative program

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Bullying may lead to substance abuse

Based on new research from The Ohio State University, middle and high school students who bully others may be more likely to develop substance abuse problems than those who do not engage in this aggressive behavior. The researchers behind this study found that not only are bullies more likely to use cigarettes, alcohol and marijuana, […]

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