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 […]
What interviewers like to see in a job candidate
With the nation’s unemployment rate still high, it is likely that jobseekers will face competition, no matter what position they are applying for. As a result, it may help candidates’ hiring prospects if they display certain characteristics during an interview. For instance, while most companies do not actively pursue risk-takers, CBS MoneyWatch reported that organizations do […]
Poor interview skills may lead to a lack of results
Despite a high national unemployment rate, people are still finding work. While some may question their credentials, the reason for their lack of job offers may simply be due to the fact that they have poor interview skills. The New York Times recently offered a few tips for jobseekers that, when used, may just lead […]
Gifted student receives award for his artistic talents
While gifted children can certainly excel in academic subjects like mathematics, many of these youths’ talents can be in artistic areas, such as music, dance and painting, according to the National Association for Gifted Children. One student who has displayed exceptional artistic talent is 13-year-old Ben Glover, who attends the Bishop Stopford School in the […]
Premature babies may grow up to have lower IQs
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention states that more than a half million babies in the U.S. are born prematurely on a yearly basis. Now, new research reveals that early delivery may lead to lower IQs later in life, Time Healthland reported.In a recent study, Katri Rikkonen, professor of psychology at the University […]