AIE — Adventures In Education

Dec 30, 2006 - Those low grades in college may haunt your job search. A young applicant's G.P.A. is the best single predictor of job performance in the first few years of employment. (The New York Times)

Dec 15, 2006 - Students invited to aid Katrina recovery. In the 1930s, the government put more than 4 million people to work in two months through the Civil Works Project, a bold step to relieve America's record unemployment and poverty during the Great Depression. (MercuryNews.com)

Dec 14, 2006 - A boost in high school courses at college level. Kay Barcus has more experience with Advanced Placement, and its alternatives, than most parents in Prince William County. Her two older children took introductory courses in college at about the same time her two younger children were taking AP courses, supposedly the equivalent of the same college... (Washington Post)

Dec 14, 2006 - Facing the fear factor in your job interviews. Anxiety can be overwhelming for some candidates. Read about steps to calm the jitters. (CollegeJournal)

Nov 30, 2006 - 529 plans can help out older folks. College-savings programs aren't just for newborns and 19-year-olds these days. More adults are using them to pay for postsecondary education. (CareerJournal)

Nov 29, 2006 - Learning customs of a new office. People often struggle to discern protocols and etiquette when they change employers. Here's how to fit in. (CollegeJournal)

Nov 28, 2006 - Sharpen your aim when job hunting online. Learn better ways to conduct your search in a roundup of tools and tips for finding work on the Web. (CollegeJournal)

Nov 27, 2006 - Five common scams that target job hunters. Paid work is the bait for schemes that lead many people into financial and legal trouble. Here's how to spot them, plus a guide to some widespread frauds. (CollegeJournal)

Nov 16, 2006 - DNA study of neanderthal similar to modern-day people. So you think your boss is a Neanderthal? Genetically speaking, you're not far off. A first-ever analysis of a fossilized piece of leg bone from a middle-aged Neanderthal who died in a cave about 38,000 years ago shows DNA that is 99.5 to 99.9 percent genetically similar to modern-day people, or Homo sapiens. (MercuryNews.com)

Nov 16, 2006 - More firms move into 'Second Life'. Businesses are using virtual communities as internal communications devices, and to stay in touch with the fast-changing digital landscape. (CollegeJournal)

Nov 3, 2006 - Out of the gate and onto the fast track. How three self-starters found early career advancement -- and their advice for others looking to get ahead. (CollegeJournal)

Oct 19, 2006 - Three ways camp jobs can benefit a career. Think a summer-camp job won't prepare your for success in a corporate job? Think again. (CollegeJournal)

Oct 18, 2006 - Recommended reading: Breaking the glass ceiling. Learn which books a leader of a female executives group would suggest to women seeking to advance in management. (CareerJournal)

Oct 4, 2006 - When marriage, career are competing ideas. Many young professionals struggle to find the time and energy a serious relationship requires. (CareerJournal)

Oct 3, 2006 - Pursuing a career in public relations. What you can expect if you're looking for a job in public relations. (CareerJournal)

Sep 25, 2006 - University of Michigan comes out on top again. How the Ross School of Business regained its No. 1 spot in the National ranking. (CollegeJournal)

Sep 25, 2006 - For grads, moving home again can offer security. Living with your parents after college may not be cool, but it's affordable. (CollegeJournal)

Sep 14, 2006 - For many job hunters, money is not a priority. While earning more often is a reason for switching positions it isn't always top of the list. Motivations can change during a career, a study shows. (CareerJournal)

Sep 8, 2006 - Saying it ''messed up,'' Facebook modifies controversial feature. Facebook, a popular Web-based hangout for students, revamped its site last night to let users disable or modify a new feature that had touched off protests from hundreds of thousands of members. (Washington Post)

Sep 8, 2006 - How not to flunk your first post-grad job. Making the transition from student to employee requires more subtle adjustments than just choosing the right suit. (CareerJournal)

Sep 8, 2006 - How to write an admissions essay that can pave the way to b-school. With applications on the rise, you'll need to make a persuasive case to win over the gatekeepers at top graduate business programs. (CareerJournal)

Sep 7, 2006 - Report finds U.S. students lagging in finishing college. A new report says that the United States ranks seventh among developed nations for 25- to 34-year-olds in college completion rates. (The New York Times)

Sep 7, 2006 - Study Faults the High Cost of Higher Education. WASHINGTON - An independent report on higher education flunks most states when it comes to affordability. It gives better but mixed grades in other areas, such as college participation and completion rates. (Los Angeles Times)

Sep 7, 2006 - How to pay off your college loans. There are ways to lower monthly outlays or change the repayment plan to ease the crunch. (CollegeJournal)

Aug 28, 2006 - Hoping to overtake its rivals, Yahoo stocks up on academics. industries (CareerJournal)

Aug 21, 2006 - Ivy rankings? Rah, rah, sis-boom-blah. Washington area alumni of the Ivy League are playing it cool this week over U.S. News & World Report's annual rankings of the best colleges in the nation. (Washington Post)

Aug 21, 2006 - America's best colleges 2007 Find out which schools are No. 1 in this year's college rankings. (U.S. News & World Report)

Aug 20, 2006 - College rankings could use an upgrade. As prospective college students begin their search for the perfect school, U.S. News and World Report has released its annual ranking of American universities. Michael McPherson, a former president at Macalester College in St. Paul, Minn., suggests ways to make the rankings more useful to school administrators, parents and students. (NPR)

Aug 19, 2006 - Two-year schools add four-year options. Jesse Sandow always hoped he'd graduate from college with a four-year degree, but life kept getting in the way. Then, just as his long-held dream seemed in danger of fading, he found an unlikely savior: his community college. (MercuryNews.com)

Aug 15, 2006 - Wired, aglow and ready for class. The latest in wearable technology comes with built-in cellphone microphones and remote iPod controls. It is outfitted with electroluminescent piping, originally designed for military use. It might even have solar energy panels. (Washington Post)

Aug 15, 2006 - Job market heats up in silicon valley. After suffering an exodus during the dot-com bust, this California region is once again a land of opportunity. (CollegeJournal)

Aug 14, 2006 - Will a tattoo interfere with your career goals? Some employers still take a conservative stance on body art. (CollegeJournal)

Aug 4, 2006 - UC books on Google: a global resource. A proposed deal between Google and the University of California to convert library books into searchable online files could turn UC's 34 million volumes into a global resource. (MercuryNews.com)

Aug 3, 2006 - Physical therapist works hands-on with patients. Solving people's pain problems and bodily issues can be rewarding for professionals in this career, but burnout is a concern. (CollegeJournal)

Aug 3, 2006 - Interviews start as soon as you walk in the door. Job applicants often exhibit inadvertent impoliteness — to their detriment, says Joann S. Lublin. (CollegeJournal)

Jul 27, 2006 - Careers considered the most prestigious. Americans hold these professions with the highest regard, according to a Harris Interactive poll. (CollegeJournal)

Jul 26, 2006 - First job blues: Adjust or move on? Recent college graduates often hate the jobs they start out with, but don't know why. Here's how too improve the situation. (CollegeJournal)

Jul 19, 2006 - Colleges make way for internships. College administrators nationwide have become concerned about access to internships at all socioeconomic levels. The solution, they say, is to provide financial assistance. (The New York Times)

Jul 18, 2006 - Putting the brakes on M.B.A. arrogance. Recruiters are urging students to curb their egos in interviews, says Ron Alsop. (CollegeJournal)

Jul 18, 2006 - Marketing exec juggles a multitude of tasks. This midcareer professional says creative problem solving is key to his job, but he has his share of administrative duties. (CareerJournal)

Jul 13, 2006 - Grads find it tough to build new social ties. For twentysomethings used to making friends in the classroom, networking can be daunting. Here's how to overcome shyness in unfamiliar places. (CollegeJournal)

Jul 11, 2006 - 2006 best careers: The results are in. Forget baseball player, investment banker or movie star. Here are eight great careers for people seeking intellectual stimulation, autonomy and some job security, too. (CareerJournal)

Jul 10, 2006 - Covering your tracks on the Web is tricky. How a job hunter cleaned up his online profile to impress an employer. (CollegeJournal)

Jul 9, 2006 - Long haul to acceptance. Seventeen years ago Sharon Hanley arrived at the U.S. Naval Academy and made history as one of the first female undergraduates. (Washington Post)

Jul 9, 2006 - The new gender divide: At colleges, women are leaving men in the dust. A quarter-century after women became the majority on campuses, men are trailing in more than just enrollment. (The New York Times)

Jun 30, 2006 - Summer internships can carry a price. More employers are requiring that students receive college credit for their unpaid gigs. But some schools are now charging tuition for those credits. (CollegeJournal)

Jun 29, 2006 - Days in the lives of summer associates. WSJ.com asked four law students working at law firms to share their experiences. Here are snapshots from the '2006 Summer Associate Diary.' (CollegeJournal)

Jun 21, 2006 - Niche sites catch on with more job seekers. Professionals seeking stronger matches are choosing specialized boards. (CollegeJournal)

Jun 20, 2006 - Deadline nears to consolidate student loans. The deadline for student loan consolidation at lower interest rates is June 30. (NPR)

Jun 18, 2006 - Exhortation to college grads: ''World is waiting. Go fix it!'' Beach balls bounced overhead as 1,268 students waited in the broiling Santa Clara sun for their names to be called. (MercuryNews.com)

Jun 15, 2006 - How to clean up your digital dirt. Hiring managers are using the Internet to research job candidates. Make sure your image online is as favorable as possible. (CollegeJournal)

Jun 11, 2006 - For some, online persona undermines a resume. Companies are looking up job applicants on social networking sites like MySpace. (The New York Times)

Jun 7, 2006 - Hard choices as loan interest rates rise. Thousands are trying to determine how to deal with the big rise in interest rates that will soon hit their federal student loans. (The New York Times)

Jun 7, 2006 - On Education: Can tough grades be fair grades? At Boston University, some students suspect the school is forcing grades to conform to a curve, which may not be a bad thing in the end. (The New York Times)

Jun 7, 2006 - Networking small talk can pay off big time. Perri Capell on how to build relationships with business contacts who can help you advance. (CollegeJournal)

Jun 7, 2006 - Friends, family often serve as career consultants. How three professionals turn to personal confidantes for counsel on work-related matters -- and avoid the potential pitfalls such dual roles can pose. (CareerJournal)

Jun 6, 2006 - A helping hand for higher education. Many college students need to combine a job with student loans just to finance their education. Scholarships are available, however -- commentator Amy Alexander, an author and media critic, talks about one scholarship in particular that rewards young black students who celebrate their past while overcoming hardships. (NPR)

May 25, 2006 - Review went badly? Stay cool, find a fix. It's normal to feel defensive during a bad appraisal. But career coaches suggest digesting the feedback and developing a plan for change. (CollegeJournal)

May 24, 2006 - Game and theory converge on a coach's field of dreams. For nearly 20 years, Steve DeCaro had longed to fuse the two parts of himself, jock and geek, and to offer both to the same students. (The New York Times)

May 24, 2006 - Illegal immigrant graduates blocked from college move. Illegal immigrants are graduating from high schools across the U.S. But even highly qualified students find it difficult to move on to college because of their immigration status. (NPR)

May 23, 2006 - Five job-hunting errors graduates should avoid. These common mistakes can derail your search. (CollegeJournal)

May 16, 2006 - Senior hiring improves in surprising industries. These are heady days for recruiters as companies are spending more on hunting for talent, Marshall Loeb writes. (CareerJournal)

May 15, 2006 - Should I interview for a job that a friend of mine wants? Perri Capell on the unwritten rules of competing with colleagues who are your friends. (CareerJournal)

May 14, 2006 - In a ghost-written resume, your best incarnation. When putting together a resume, there are countless services ready to write it for you. (The New York Times)

May 12, 2006 - Summer jobs are easier to find this year. Career prospects for students are looking brighter this year, as the nation's economy picks up steam. (CollegeJournal)

May 11, 2006 - How realistic are your salary expectations? College seniors these days are nothing if not optimistic about their job prospects, according to a new survey. (CollegeJournal)

May 10, 2006 - When the professor is a tough grader, and your dad. For many college students, in search of their own identity, being on the same campus as a parent may be as much togetherness as they can stand. (The New York Times)

May 10, 2006 - Interns: young, eager, and cheap. Small businesses say recruiting at campus career centers is well worth the price. (CollegeJournal)

May 10, 2006 - A job hunter's guide to recruiter code words. Decoding search executives' lingo can be key to your interview success. (CollegeJournal)

May 10, 2006 - Hottest job market in years for '06 grads. Newly minted grads like business major Nyssa Packard can basically pick their employer and bargain for higher salaries as well as signing bonuses. She's headed for a global market-research firm. (azcentral.com)

May 1, 2006 - Technology no longer distances deaf culture. Deaf students know they must struggle to make their way in both the deaf and the hearing world, but technology is increasingly helping them. (NPR)

May 1, 2006 - Where to look online for jobs in your niche. Boost your search by perusing these industry-specific Web sites. (CollegeJournal)

Apr 18, 2006 - Is it your responsibility to rat on a co-worker? Perri Capell on whether a colleague should tattle on a peer who's job hunting on the sly. (CollegeJournal)

Apr 18, 2006 - The online M.B.A.: a blended approach. More business schools are promoting programs that mix Internet instruction with bricks-and-mortar classroom experiences. (CareerJournal)

Apr 17, 2006 - Shutterbug? Animal lover? Here's a dream job for you. For one photographer, angling for a good shot is just another day on the job. (CareerJournal)

Apr 12, 2006 - Avoiding worry over a family job. Perri Capell on whether helping run the family business will hurt your chances in the job market. (CollegeJournal)

Apr 12, 2006 - What new associates can expect in accounting. The perks and drawbacks of working in tax or audit at a Big Four firm. (CollegeJournal)

Apr 12, 2006 - The sensitive me won't be leading corporate America. Jared Sandberg learns his personality is more suited for the helping professions. (CareerJournal)

Apr 11, 2006 - More B-schools add sales courses. Selling is finally getting its due at top programs. (CollegeJournal)

Apr 10, 2006 - Top colleges reject record numbers. Admission officials say they are accepting an unusually low percentage of applicants, concluding a brutal admission season. (CollegeJournal)

Mar 27, 2006 - Tips on talking about pay with executive recruiters. Negotiating compensation can be a delicate task these days for executives. A top recruiter offers her advice on the best approach. (CareerJournal)

Mar 26, 2006 - Florida bill asks high schoolers to declare major. The bill would make the state the first to require high school students to declare a major, just as college students do. (The New York Times)

Mar 22, 2006 - Eagle-eyed employers scour resumes for little white lies. The temptation to spice up credentials looms large. But employers don't look kindly on candidates who fib. (CareerJournal)

Mar 22, 2006 - Working with executive recruiters when your goal is the CEO suite. A top search executive offers an inside look at how recruiters operate. (CareerJournal)

Mar 22, 2006 - A reading list for future CEOs. An executive shares her picks for those aiming for the corner office. (CollegeJournal)

Mar 21, 2006 - Ascending the corporate ladder. The chief executive of a career-services organization shares her top book picks for those planning to one day occupy a corner office. (CareerJournal)