When I was 13 years old, I went to science camp. One day, I sat and listened as a scientist described what global warming was going to do to the planet—rising ocean levels, mass extinctions, devastation of populations around the …
The United States federal government is the world’s second-largest employer with 2.1 million civilian employees. For payroll and other human resource purposes, most fall under the U.S. Office of Personnel Management.
Working for the U.S. federal government, especially early in …
by The Chronicle of Higher Education
The path to and through college has twists and turns for first-generation students. The Chronicle interviewed two such students who are dealing with challenges as they pursue degrees at the University of Maryland-Baltimore County.
by Nneoma Uche
Applying for college, figuring out financial aid and navigating enrollment is challenging for any college student. But first-generation college students tend to face additional hurdles since they often have different backgrounds and experiences than their continuing-generation peers.
Diversity and inclusion have long been buzzwords that companies parade—often for marketing purposes. But in the past few years, more and more job seekers and employees, particularly millennials and Gen Z, are vetting companies by their diversity and inclusion track …
Healthcare professional promoting healthy eating, focus on fruit. Photo courtesy of Shutterstock.
Is making a difference during your workday important to you? Do you have questions about which career is right for you? Take a look at these four careers …
Learning effective negotiation skills is not difficult, but you have to know what to ask for and when to ask. College Recruiter spoke with Marky Stein, a well recognized expert in career counseling, who gives her advice here for entry …
By Shane LaGesse
Being the first in your family to attend college is rewarding, but comes with challenges.
Career mapping is the process of creating a strategic plan for your professional growth by identifying potential career paths, the skills you’ll need, and the steps to reach your goals. For biology majors, career mapping is especially helpful because this …
Embracing diversity and inclusivity isn’t just a trend – it’s a game changer in today’s competitive job market. According to a recent McKinsey report, companies in the top quartile for ethnic and cultural diversity on executive teams were 36% more …
Negotiating offers by discussing salary and benefits can be intimidating for an entry level job seeker. If you haven’t done your research, you won’t know what to ask for. When you are given a job offer, that is the …
It’s clear that Generation Z is passionate about the environment and ensuring a sustainable planet. In fact, 67% of Gen Z respondents in a Pew Research Center survey said the climate should be a top priority.
But what about in the …
