Education/Careers

Personal Finance Tips: Stay Invested in Real Estate Mon, 09/17/2012 - 17:26 by Dinesh Dhiman Real estate is a favorable investment option and hence one of the most preferred choice. But are the high prices going to last long enough or another US like property bubble is in the making? Probably not, feel the experts. Stay invested is the buzz. Comments Read more	Going to an Interview? Avoid Uttering These Thu, 02/17/2011 - 17:14 by Gunjan Mehra While making the big impression it’s often, not what you say, but what you don’t say that can make the difference. The Money Times suggests remarks that should be avoided in interviews. Comments Read more	Top 10 Ways to Retain Talent in Organization Thu, 02/10/2011 - 17:09 by Sandhya Joseph Every employee seeks appropriate financial compensation. But a fat salary alone is not enough to make workers stay. To retain their best employees, organizations need to pay attention to many factors. Comments Read more
12 Reasons Employees Quit Sun, 02/06/2011 - 16:04 by Sandhya Joseph Leaving a job can have great impact on an individual’s life. Sometimes it can lead to better opportunities. Sometimes it can jeopardize the individual’s financial status. Comments Read more	Study reports increased stress among college freshmen Fri, 01/28/2011 - 20:10 by Anter Prakash Singh A recently released survey titled, “American Freshman: National Norms Fall 2010” revealed that the number of college freshmen rating themselves as having “below average” emotional health has increased significantly. The emotional health has touched its lowest in the last 25 years. Comments Read more	Got a Job Offer? Consider These Points Before Accepting It Mon, 01/24/2011 - 22:07 by Sandhya Joseph It is never wise to accept a job based exclusively on salary offered. If you do, you might soon come to regret it. Comments Read more
Coping with Jobless Spouse: Acknowledging Your Personal Feelings Thu, 01/20/2011 - 22:59 by Sandhya Joseph Here are some tips to deal with pessimistic feelings brought about by the instability in your spouse’s professional life. Comments Read more	Want Promotion? Here's How to Impress Your Superiors Sat, 01/15/2011 - 11:12 by Sandhya Joseph To get the promotion you desire, you need to strike a balance between being an ambitious go-getter and a loyal team player. You also need to develop the right skills and a knack to deal with office politics. Comments Read more	Things to Consider Before You Resign Tue, 12/21/2010 - 14:00 by Sandhya Joseph Handing in the resignation letter is often a huge life changing decision. Therefore, you need to consider many things and be ready to face the consequences of this decision. Comments Read more
U.K. study to look at lying behavior Wed, 09/29/2010 - 23:57 by Shruti Sharma Portsmouth, England -- The common belief that people avert their gaze, blink nervously or fidget when telling lies is not true, a U.K. researcher says. Sharon Leal, from the University of Portsmouth, is embarking on a two-year study that will use laboratory-controlled experiments to identify signs of dishonesty, The Daily Telegraph reported Wednesday. The study is being funded by a fraud investigation company to help uncover suspect insurance claims, the newspaper said. Leal, who has written several books on deception, said physical clues are not always reliable. "Contrary to popular belief, motivated liars do not fidget, avert their gaze or blink nervously," Leal said. Comments Read more	Poll: Children embracing e-books Wed, 09/29/2010 - 21:51 by harsheeb New York -- Children would read for fun more often if they could obtain e-books, but two-thirds say they still wouldn't give up traditional print books, a poll indicates. In a study by Scholastic, the American publisher of the Harry Potter books and the "Hunger Games" trilogy, about 25 percent of the children surveyed said they had already read a book on a digital device, while 57 percent of those ages 9 to 17 said they were interested in doing so, The New York Times reported Wednesday. The report was "a call to action," one Scholastic executive said. Comments Read more	Fifth grader suspended for having lighter Fri, 09/24/2010 - 03:28 by harsheeb Jamesxurgh-- Officials at a New Jersey middle school are defending the decision to suspend a fifth grader who brought a lighter to school. Patrick Halpin said his 11-year-old son was suspended Wednesday from Grace M. Breckwedel Middle School in Jamesburg for bringing in a lighter he found at the side of a road near the school, Gannett New Jersey reported Thursday. Halpin said his son was suspended for the day for bringing in a "weapon," despite the fact that teachers are allowed to bring in lighters and matches. "I'm (a) little irate because he's a responsible kid," Halpin said of his son. "He's a Boy Scout." However, school and district officials defended the decision. Comments Read more