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Data collected by the National Science Foundation revealed that a total of 1,941 engineering doctorates were awarded in 2004. Of those, only 32--or 1.7 percent--were conferred...

For better or worse, a new reality has sunk in. The crisis we were dealing with last year has become a condition, one that might last for quite some time.Innovators, take...

The other day I was driving down the street and I saw a national pizza shop chain offering iPhones to new hires. I’ve seen signs in windows offering $500 to new hires. I was in...

Job hunting is rarely easy, even in excellent economic conditions. When times are tough, the competition becomes even tougher. By defining your value, both in terms of skills...

Nexxt recently announced the results of a national survey of more than 1,200 job seekers which revealed what hourly workers want, the types of hourly jobs that are the most...

As 2014 nears the halfway mark, U.S. citizens are looking for reassurance that the stalled economic growth of the first quarter isn't a sign of ill things to come. In fact,...

Your online presence is becoming just as important when searching for a new job as presenting a well-crafted resume. Consequently, the use of digital options for showcasing...

Women engineers are urged to attend MIT's critically important symposium--Leaders in Science and Engineering: The Women of MIT, scheduled for March 28 and 29, 2011 at the...

There’s no one way to hire great talent and using the same strategies for all the positions you need to fill will result in a lackluster team. If you’re looking to build a team...

The economy has been slowly and steadily improving since the Great Recession hit, but that doesn't mean that everyone who lost their job has found a new one. If you are one of...

Until recently, hiring hourly workers wasn’t that challenging, but after an extended period of time when many hourly workers were deemed essential, the tables have turned. So,...

Do you hate to write cover letters when you apply for a job? Most people do. The truth is, however, that a great cover letter can make a real difference when an interviewer is...

What comes to mind when you hear the term ‘war hero?’ Tom Hanks in Saving Private Ryan? George C. Scott in Patton? How about Denzel Washington in Glory? If you said the...

The phrase “You’ve got mail” were three and a half words that triggered a revolution. What started out as messages from Grandma and Grandpa and chain letters from friends has...

A cover letter is a crucial tool for job seekers. It serves as a writing sample and lets potential employers know why they should hire you for their open positions. By adding...