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]]> January 26,2012 articles/college-majors-unemployment.html http://www.schools.com/articles/college-majors-unemployment.html A recent report suggests that not all majors are created equal when it comes to employment. A closer look, however, suggests that your college major matters less than how one prepares to enter today's job market.

]]> January 24,2012 articles/30-best-websites-for-procrastination.html http://www.schools.com/articles/30-best-websites-for-procrastination.html Whether you're suffering from writer's block or just trying to waste a perfectly good weekday morning, these top websites will keep you occupied. 

]]> January 20,2012 articles/the-job-skills-you-need-in-2012.html http://www.schools.com/articles/the-job-skills-you-need-in-2012.html Having the right skill set is crucial for employment and advancement. Polishing these six job skills can help you become a more well-rounded -- and hire-able -- employee.

]]> January 19,2012 articles/ways-to-fill-time-between-jobs.html http://www.schools.com/articles/ways-to-fill-time-between-jobs.html With the average time the unemployed spend between jobs hovering at around seven months, the way you spend your time away from work can be essential to how soon you find another job. Take a look at these top tips for filling time between jobs productively. 

]]> January 17,2012 articles/the-countdown-to-college-a-year-by-year-guide.html http://www.schools.com/articles/the-countdown-to-college-a-year-by-year-guide.html Most students begin preparation for college during their junior year of high school, when they take the required tests and start looking at applications. But college prep should start with the first bell of the freshman year. This checklist takes the guesswork out of college prep.

 

]]> January 12,2012 articles/resolutions-to-improve-your-career.html http://www.schools.com/articles/resolutions-to-improve-your-career.html Following these five New Year's resolutions in 2012 can help you gain a new perspective, increase your professional contacts, and ultimately set your feet on a new path.

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