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According to the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission, age discrimination, such as not hiring an individual based on age, is against the law. Unfortunately, it still occurs in companies across the nation. Based on survey results from Millennial Branding – a research and consulting firm – and Beyond.com – an online career network – baby […]

After individuals take a career test, find the ideal job and nail an interview, they might assume their work is over. However, in many ways, what people do after their job interview is just as important as the interview itself. Today, most employers feel job applicants should send them a follow-up note after the interview. […]

While entrepreneurs do not need to possess a set number of personality traits, they tend to have certain characteristics that help them launch and grow their own businesses. For instance, the U.S. Small Business Administration states that individuals interested in entrepreneurship should be independent, persuasive, creative and comfortable with taking risks. Before entrepreneurs go on […]

When people have an exceptionally high IQ, they may have trouble relating to those who are of average intelligence. However, gifted individuals would probably prefer to have a few social problems compared to some of the issues the BBC reports those with a low IQ could be dealing with, such as poor health and unhappiness. […]

Pinterest, a social media website that allows users to pin pictures they find on the internet onto online pinboards, has only been around since 2010. In just two years, the platform's popularity has rapidly increased. In fact, TechCrunch recently reported that Pinterest is the web's fastest-growing social network. As more people embrace Pinterest, they are realizing it has uses beyond picture sharing. For example, the website's features may prove […]

In today’s competitive job market, it is likely that individuals who apply to multiple jobs will never hear back from at least one of them. Every employer has its own reasons for not replying to an applicant, but sometimes, there are easily avoidable reasons for the silence that follows the submission of a resume. Recently, […]

Most parents want their children to become successful. To see what types of adults their kids will grow up to be, parents should consider just asking their children's friends, as they may be able to predict what type of personality they will have when they grow up. This is the conclusion researchers from Concordia University reached in […]

When the tobacco in a cigarette, cigar or pipe burns, a combination of sidestream and mainstream smoke – or secondhand smoke (SHS) – is produced. According to the American Cancer Society, exposure to SHS in children and adults who do not smoke can lead to disease and even death. While most nonsmokers are no doubt aware of these risks, […]

Many people believe the stereotype that models are not highly intelligent, but if these beautiful professionals want to compete on the reality TV show "America's Next Top Model," they have to first prove their knowledge. Tyra Banks, the show's host and creator, recently told Glamour magazine that as part of the screening process, all contestants […]

When people feel like the weight of the world is on their shoulders, they may decide it is best to get whatever is bugging them off their chest. While they are sure to find this cathartic, those who have to listen typically view this action as complaining and nothing more. What they may not realize is venting […]