While the competition for many available jobs is stiff right now, there are steps people can take to increase their chances of finding work.The first thing jobseekers can do is take a career test and figure out what type of position would best suit their personality and skill set. With this information, these individuals […]
Gifted student hopes to earn his PhD by age 20
Many students struggle in the classroom. Some have learning disabilities, while others are simply bored by the material they are being taught. Occasionally, these pupils are unengaged due to the fact that they are actually gifted children. According to the National Association for Gifted Children, the needs of gifted students are often overlooked. Keenan […]
Jobseekers advised to keep searching during the holidays
As Thanksgiving approaches, some jobseekers may decide to take some time off from their search for employment opportunities, thinking that businesses will do the same. Despite what some believe, the holiday season is actually an excellent time to search for jobs, according to CareerCast.com. During the period between Thanksgiving and New Year’s, people can […]
North Carolina resident joins Mensa at the age of 6
Many students struggle to get through algebra class, while some adults still do not have a good handle on this branch of mathematics. This is not the case for Kalee Hall, a 6-year-old North Carolina resident, who learned the basics of algebra while having lunch in a Pizza Hut, the Winston-Salem Journal reported. This […]
Training is not always effective in preparing firefighters
Every time firefighters leave the station to respond to an emergency, they never know if they will be coming back. As a result, this line of work is not for everybody. In fact, there are a few traits that every firefighter should have, according to Firehouse.com. For instance, the ideal candidate for this profession […]
Genetic variation linked to a drop in IQ among older men
Researchers from the Stanford University School of Medicine and Veterans Affairs Palo Alto Health Care System have found a link between a specific genetic variation and the reduction in intellectual function that affects some men as they age. According to the investigators behind this research, which appeared online in Translational Psychiatry, the genetic variation […]
Pre-employment personality tests can maximize interview time
As the number of job applicants rises, more companies are turning to the pre-employent personality test as a way to separate qualified candidates from the rest. According to the Bureau of National Affairs (BNA), between 30 and 50 percent of large employers are using personality assessment tools to see which applicants will be the […]
Mississippi school district provides gifted students with creative program
Many schools around the country provide special programs for students that meet certain academic requirements, such as a high IQ. For example, gifted individuals from the Hattiesburg Public School District in Mississippi devote five hours a week to the REACH program, the Hattiesburg American reported. In total, there are 175 second through eighth graders […]
Missouri schools open new facility for gifted students
The National Association for Gifted Children states that there are an estimated 3,000,000 gifted children in classrooms throughout the country. As these students often learn differently from their fellow classmates, they can benefit from education programs that cater to their specific needs. Missouri’s Lindbergh Schools recognized the needs of gifted students and established a […]
Career tests can help companies avoid hiring mistakes
When employers hire new workers, most are relatively confident in these individuals’ ability to do the job for which they have been hired. However, as time passes, it may become apparent that these employees are not a good match for their new role. In a recent survey, Robert Half Finance & Accounting polled more […]