Looking at the economy today, and the state of the job market over the last year or two, some people might wonder if earning a college degree now is a good decision. After all, many people have been seeking work for several months, or even over a year, with little luck. Can earning a college degree in 2010 really help?
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In the second part of this 2-part series on Social Media for Economists, we look at how to publish your own articles, attract readers, and build personal brand...
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The “reason why I should go to college” is different for each person, but there are some basic principles that apply for everyone. First of all, you should know that it’s pretty normal to look around near the end of high school, or even later in life when you’re busy with a job and a family, and think that college isn’t that important.
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Applying for a job today has a lot more challenges than it did a few years ago when the economy was booming. There are more applicants applying for less jobs, which makes every detail of the job interview process that much more important.
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Have you ever considered that maybe being a little obsessive is a positive thing when starting a small business? Perhaps it would be useful to have a few employees that were so devoted to your business plan that their work was all they thought about it? Wouldn't we all be a little happier if our obsession was our profession?
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A cover letter is your chance to make a good first impression and it is potentially more important than a resume. Resumes are usually impersonal lists of experiences, education and accomplishments. Your cover letter allows you to tell an appealing story that complements and extends your resume.
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From scholarships for the skilled in the game of marbles, through free money for designers of wool-based clothing to paid school for Catholics with last name Zolp these scholarships are a step away from the ordinary.
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With the globalization of the economy have come many changes. Distance is no longer an obstacle to communication; labour crosses borders; jobs change; and people change jobs frequently. And because of all these changes, lifelong education becomes particularly important in this knowledge-based economy.
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Studies prove it: Continue your education after high school and you’re likely to make more money than people who stop at high school. As an example, a college graduate can afford to buy a large, flat-screen TV in 1–2 months while a non-college graduate might have to work for 3–4 months to buy the same TV.
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As millions of students labor over college applications this month, they and their parents are pondering just how big a tuition bill they want to pay. Students are increasingly skeptical about the value of a college degree; the proportion who are willing to borrow money for college if necessary has fallen to 53% from 67% in the past year...
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College education has always been very expensive here in the US and American students have been struggling with college debt forever. Recently, economic downturns have further deepened the issues with repayment of hundreds of thousands in student debts that many graduates owe.
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Getting a job today is a lot harder than it used to be. There are less jobs, more competition, and better quality candidates as more people have earn higher college degrees. Being able to differentiate yourself from the competition is vital at being able to secure a job that is worthy of your talents and expertise.
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Everyone is looking for ways to get ahead these days and to find an advantage to help them get more out of life. However, one of the most basic ways to improve one’s life is to gain more knowledge. Having higher education makes a person more valuable and gives them more options in life.
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