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Making Opportunites in the Middle of Nowhere
April 04, 2013 by William FriersonNo matter where you live, you can either find or create opportunities for yourself. The following post shares tips that can help.
There are 50 states in the United States of America and every single state has a small town inside it that can be difficult to find professional work experience in. Luckily no matter where you are, there are several ways to find work experience in every place you may live. Here are a few
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41% of Employers Suffering Loss of Productivity Due to Difficulty Hiring for I.T., Sales, Engineering, Other Positions
March 20, 2013 by Steven Rothberg
Matt Ferguson, CEO of Careerbuilder
The growing deficit of skilled labor needed to fill in-demand jobs is causing a drag on employers across the globe. A significant number of employers in the ten largest world economies said that extended job vacancies have resulted in lower revenue and productivity and the inability to grow their businesses. Employers in China were the most likely to report having open positions they cannot fill and corresponding negative effects on their company performance. Russia houses the largest percentage of employers reporting a revenue shortfall tied to extended job vacancies while the U.S. is among those most likely to report a productivity loss. Japan ranked high among those who said the inability to find skilled talent has impeded expansion of their businesses.
The global CareerBuilder survey, conducted online by Harris Interactive© from November 1 to November 30, 2012, included more than 6,000 hiring managers and human resource professionals in countries with the largest gross domestic product.
“The inability to fill high skill jobs can have an adverse ripple effect, hindering the creation of lower-skilled positions, company performance and economic expansion,” said Matt Ferguson, CEO of CareerBuilder. “Major world economies are feeling the effects of this in technology, healthcare, production and other key areas. The study underlines how critical it is for the government, private sector and educational institutions to work together to prepare and reskill workers for opportunities that can help move the needle on employment and economic growth.” Continue Reading
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The United States vs. China: Are Technology Needs Being Met?
March 08, 2013 by William FriersonOne on one, see how the United States and China feel about their students technology needs being met in the following infographic. Continue Reading
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China Emerges as a Dominant Force in Written English
February 19, 2013 by William Frierson
English teacher at the board writing. Photo courtesy of Shutterstock.
American students lag behind their global peers in a subject where they should have an advantage – written English.
Two billion people worldwide are learning English, from China especially. On track as the world’s largest English-speaking country, China demonstrates an unsurpassed intensity to learn the language of business and information.
China seems to recognize what the United States seems to have forgotten: English is the language of opportunity and must be mastered. Human beings are now part of a global conversation. English is the language of problem-solving; it represents hope for a better future. Continue Reading
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Coming to America: International Students Continuing Education in the United States
February 04, 2013 by William FriersonWhile some American college students may consider going abroad to study, many international students are coming to the United States to do the same. Learn more in the following infographic. Continue Reading
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Top 5 Unique Military Careers You Didn’t Know About
December 04, 2012 by William Frierson
Are you looking for a career in the military? Check out some unique opportunities in the following post.Doctors, lawyers, infantry, and cooks: when it comes to careers, the military has it all. Most of these jobs you’ve probably heard of, but we took the time to find some very unique ones. These careers might not be the first thing that comes to mind when you think of the military, but our years of experience offering loans has taught us that every soldier plays a critical and important role through their service.
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4 Holiday Job Search Tips
November 30, 2012 by William FriersonJust because it is the holiday season, that does not mean you can’t get a job. Check out some job search tips in the following post.Every year in November, job seekers get discouraged that no-one is hiring and stop their search activities until January. Is this you?
Make the last two months of the year work for you, instead of against you.
Step 1: Review all your marketing materials and update them.
Use a clear head and mind to review your resume, social media profiles, cover letters, and email signatures.
* does each portray you as the best match for the job you are seeking?
* are you demonstrating your past successes in terms of your future goals?
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Top Career Advice for Government Contracting Professionals – Get Certified!
by William FriersonIf you are a federal government contractor looking to take your career to the next level, there is one piece of advice that may interest you. Learn more in the following post.My colleague Kevin Drummond, a Senior Acquisition Analyst, was asked to come up with his top career advice for yesterday’s Career Fair panel at the NCMA Government Contracts Management Conference. Here’s what he wrote in our Integrity Matters blog. Do you agree?
I have many friends and colleagues in the Federal Government and the industry that supports it. Just like in any field, they’re always thinking about how to make the most of their career. I thought about what would be the single most important piece of advice I should give for those wanting to take the next step.
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American universities and their college admissions process are unique
by William FriersonHave you ever thought about how different the college admission process is in another country in contrast to the U.S.? The following post demonstrates the requirements of an American student and an international student.We have developed a unique university and college system as well as a unique admissions process in the United States. This unique enrollment and application process appears arbitrary, opaque and difficult to master. As a result independent admissions counselors have become a critical intermediary in many countries, not to mention the United States. *For full disclosure, Lisa works as an independent admissions counselor.
One of us is American born and raised (Lisa) and the other came to the United States as an international graduate student (Michael). Our perspectives make for a rich and diverse history of experiencing American higher education.
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United States Spending Big on Education Compared to Other Nations
November 09, 2012 by William FriersonWhen it comes to education, the U.S. doesn’t shy away from spending money. If you’re wondering how much we spend compared to other countries, find out in the following infographic. Continue Reading
