They can be especially helpful for graduate students and postdocs from all types of disciplines for preparing their minds and materials for the job market, writes Jim Gould....

Recognizing and capitalizing on opportunities to hone those skills will allow students to elevate their value as they enter the workforce, writes Dinuka Gunaratne.  ...

Reports show disparities in educational attainment and in access to high-quality training are “calcifying” class divides, restricting upward mobility, and contributing to class resentments....

A report from the National Student Clearinghouse Research Center found that persistence rose among first-time students in fall 2020 compared to the previous year. But researchers say the findings are...

To help students develop career readiness skills and prepare for work, related content should be embedded in coursework....

After reaching a point in my life where I can finally put my career first, I’ve discovered that the available job openings do not flow to middle-aged women, Lori M....

What if search committees began planning for a diverse pool of applicants right from the very beginning—first and most importantly when they’re designing the job itself—and then when they’re writing...

Breaking down work into pieces and mining experiences leads to far better insights about your needs, values and possible futures....

Faculty can support students by teaching them to think about skills, not just content, and connecting them to recent graduates....

Why grad students and postdocs should identify emerging employment trends, develop durable skills and ultimately adapt a growth mind-set for professional success.  ...