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During the job search, the results of an aptitude test can provide individuals with information regarding their personality and professional skills. This can help these job seekers find work, and so too can knowledge of what types of positions are available to them. Based on new data from a CareerBuilder survey, more temporary jobs are on their way. […]

To become a member of American Mensa, individuals need to possess an IQ in the top 2 percent of the general population, according to the high IQ society's website. At just 3 years old, Selena Janik of Tennessee has landed in the top 1 percent, WBIR-TV 10 reported. While some children may show signs of giftedness as they grow older, Selena's parents […]

This past July, the national unemployment rate fell from 7.6 percent one month prior to 7.4 percent, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. While the drop may seem small, it is actually rather significant, as it is the lowest unemployment rate since December 2008's 7.3 percent. With this in mind, individuals who have been […]

If parents know their children were exposed to lead at a young age, it may be a good idea for these kids to sit for a personality test. The results of this assessment could signal signs of troubling behavior that could jeopardize students' academic success. Using a combination of medical data and fourth-grade disciplinary records from […]

If individuals are to land the jobs of tomorrow, they are going to need to pursue higher levels of education today. This is the conclusion one could reach after reading a new report from the Georgetown University Center on Education and the Workforce. According to the report, there will be 55 million new job openings in […]

While the knowledge individuals acquire in college will help them in their job search, what they learned in a degree program is not all they will need to land the perfect position. Job seekers' personal qualities and habits, or soft skills, are also important when it comes time for employers to make hiring decisions. In fact, […]

Many educators recognize that gifted students require an approach to instruction that is different than what others their age receive. If the results of an IQ test for kids show that a child has talents his or her peers do not, it is in parents' best interest to consider education options for gifted pupils. Unfortunately, parents may […]

Individuals who believe they have what it takes to be leaders may complete a business management aptitude test to see how right they are. Having the right skills is one thing; being able to track down a job opening is another. If the professional opportunities these individuals seek are not readily available, they may find themselves tiring […]

Identifying individuals as gifted at a young age through methods such as an IQ test for kids is essential to their long-term development. The National Association for Gifted Children estimates that about 3 million gifted children attend schools throughout the U.S. Despite this high number, these students' learning needs are not always addressed. Gifted students […]

Several factors can cause an individual's personality to change. For example, the Brain Science Foundation states that a brain tumor could cause people to act differently, while the Mayo Clinic says stress can have a similar effect. Based on the findings of a new study, those who receive psychiatric treatment may want to take a […]