The Christian Science Monitor has a compelling interview with Adam Shepard, a self-made young college grad who decided to test out Barbara Ehrenreich's theory in Nickel and Dimed -- that the poor can't get out of poverty. He started his post-graduation weeks with nothing but the clothes on his back...
It's simple. A new star-up known as NotchUp will offer prospective hirees a minimum cash payment of $500 from the employer seeking to hire you. All you have to do is submit your resume and wait for the interview dollars to roll in -- apparently with the best of intentions...
A recent report from New York and cited in the AP says that the U.S. is producing far too many doctoral grads; and the education they're receiving is taught by more and more adjunct professors -- who now comprise about half of the college and university teaching force. Yet...
Despite the fact that average earnings for women remain below the average earnings for men, women ages 25 to 29 are 7% more likely to have a Bachelor's degree than men. The percentage of women who have obtained a bachelor's degree rose 6% in two years (2006-2007), while the rate...
Of course, in terms of overall goodwill to the human condition, corporate philanthropy always benefits. But if you're a nihilist (I don't recommend it), you may want to know when corporate philanthropy pays off and when it doesn't. With that in mind, UPenn's Wharton School offers some salient stats for...
In this era of revolving doors, the "thank you" letter for potential employers may seem outdated. But research from Accountemps says otherwise. Accountemps found that some 88% of executives say that "a thank you note can influence a hiring decision." So maybe it's time to...
Seven years ago, only 20 percent of workers aged 65-74 were still employed full-time. Now, as health care costs rise and more older workers opt to continue because of a higher life expectancy, nearly one in four 65 to 74-year-olds are in the labor force. Among the 20 largest urban...
