While everybody makes mistakes, jobseekers will want to try and limit the amount of regrettable blunders they are responsible for during an interview – especially in a time when face-to-face meetings with potential employers are hard to come by. In some cases, jobseekers may not even realize they are making a mistake. Those who are […]
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Playing with puzzles may help children better grasp STEM subjects
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 […]
Brain stimulation may help boost memory
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 […]
What to ask oneself before a job interview
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 […]
Getting a job search back on the right track
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 […]
Cognitive challenges might make older adults more open
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 […]
Inappropriate Facebook content may keep jobseekers from being hired
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, […]
Gifted student to enter college early
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. […]
Ways to make LinkedIn a more effective part of the job search
Between November and December, the national unemployment rate dropped from 8.7 percent to 8.5 percent, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics. As December marks the fifth consecutive month of drops in unemployment, people may want to ramp up their job search efforts in the new year. After taking a career test and finding out […]
The right diet may keep the mind sharp
Past studies have shown that people who take in the recommended amounts of omega-3 fatty acids may be able to reduce their risk of heart attacks and strokes, according to the Mayo Clinic. Now, new research reveals that elderly people who consume food rich in omega-3 fatty acids and vitamins may be able to stay […]