According to the last Department of Labor report, there were 3.6 million job openings at the end of May, up slightly from April. Even with a conservative ratio of five interviews for each hire, we’re looking at over 18 million interviews taking place in the next few months! 

There’s nothing like a first impression, and in the case of job applicants, that is often a resume. But let’s be honest for a second about resumes and their real value when it comes to making hiring decisions. Read more about Why You Need More Than Just a Resume

David Arnold discusses the pros and cons to criminal background checks and offers an alternative that can help employers screen out a higher portion of non productive employees.

With the increased focus on student loan repayment rates and gainful employment, it’s more important than ever that schools take an active role in ensuring their students are prepared for not only the academic responsibilities of higher ed, but the financial ones as well.

Traditionally, lenders don’t help students create a monthly budget that includes their repayment obligations, and loan amortization schedules can be just a blur of numbers that don’t reveal the true impact of interest and lengthy repayment plans. Read more about Reduce Student Loan Defaults Through Education