On September 4, 2014, the Bureau of Labor Statistics released its Employment Report for August. While this report has been met with mixed reactions, the report indicates that most industries are still adding jobs. However, some notable and persistent exceptions …

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  Microbiologist: A Quick Look Median Salary $66,260 per year $31.86 per hour Entry-level Education Post-secondary education (bachelor’s degree) On-the-job training No Primary employers Research laboratories and offices Number of positions (U.S.) 20,100 Job Growth (2012-2022) 7 percent (slower than …

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Does a Racial Disparity Exist Between Education and US Employment? A recent survey conducted by non-partisan NGO Young Invincibles revealed that a racial disparity exists between one’s level of education and the person’s ability to be hired. There exists a …

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Fashion Designer: A Quick Look Median Salary $62,860 per year $30.22 per hour Entry-level Education Post-secondary education (bachelor’s degree) On-the-job training No Primary employers Apparel and entertainment industries Number of positions (U.S.) 22,300 Job Growth (2010-2020) -3 per cent (declining, …

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A recent survey conducted by Canadian staffing agency and published in late July bears good news for job hopefuls. This survey essentially downgrades the value of an expensive education in the hiring process. According to the survey, which was conducted …

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Food Service Manager: A Quick Look Median Salary $47,960 per year $23.06 per hour Entry-level education High-school degree, or an equivalent On-the-job training No Primary employers Any establishment that serves food and where staff prepares food (cafeterias, fast food restaurants, …

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