Amid the rise of AI, researchers found that employers still value skills like communication, professionalism and teamwork among prospective and new employees.
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College students should be more intentional when preparing for the job market, and could consider internships and short-term jobs to help them get ahead.
The cost of college is on the rise – but college grads still earn more than those without a degree.
Parents and policymakers want job security for graduates, but in the AI and automation era, careers may depend as much on curiosity and initiative as on credentials.
A recent survey shows a dramatic drop in people who consider a college degree to be very important from 2010 to this year.
A survey of 1,300 businesses shows that employers are increasingly using internships and AI tools to evaluate candidates for full-time jobs.
Colleges point to certain statistics when they talk about where their graduates land. But what might they be leaving out? A career education specialist weighs in.
A new study finds that hiring practices, not a bachelor’s degree, may be the ‘great equalizer’ of opportunity for some soon-to-be grads.
College students can benefit from not taking math courses in their freshman year, new research shows.
‘Affinity’ graduations have drawn the scorn of some conservatives, but research suggests they serve a vital function for students of color.
Taking a job while in college may put graduation out of reach for some students.
A sociologist took a critical look at the cherished career advice to ‘follow your passion.’ What she found is that this advice often brings unintended consequences.
Community college students reveal some of the top reasons why they leave school without a degree.
At a special commencement ceremony for first-generation college graduates, a dean gave a speech made up of nothing but questions.
From the biggest ‘wicked’ problems on down, finding solutions to challenges depends on working together collaboratively. Students think they’re good at this, but they aren’t. Here’s what could help.
First-generation college students earn substantially less than their peers whose parents went to college, new research shows.
New data show that less than half of all Pell Grant recipients graduate on time – a reality that one scholar attributes to the unique barriers faced by low-income students.
A professor of social work who grew up in foster care shines light on programs meant to help former foster youth make it through college.
A changing world has affected educated workers decisions about where they want to live and work. What are the choices millennials are making?
Hillary Clinton recently announced a US$350 billion plan to make college free. But what students need for now is information that can help them make sound decisions about their college investment.
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