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Too often in education we think we know what is best for our students. Not often enough do we listen and hear what our students are saying about their education. This collection tries to show more of the student perspective.
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Educators failing to teach what students need for good jobs

Educators failing to teach what students need for good jobs | The Student Voice | Scoop.it
Study exposes communication breakdown between schools and businesses
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How to deal with job search stress

How to deal with job search stress | The Student Voice | Scoop.it
Whether you're out of work or trying to make a career leap, job hunting can often feel like an uphill battle.
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‘Awkward’ Campus Job: Telling Other N.Y.U. Students to Wear Masks

‘Awkward’ Campus Job: Telling Other N.Y.U. Students to Wear Masks | The Student Voice | Scoop.it
New York University hired students to help keep their classmates safe, and our reporter recently met a couple of them. Here’s what she saw on campus.
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South African mobile recruitment platform Giraffe wants to get young people back to work

South African mobile recruitment platform Giraffe wants to get young people back to work | The Student Voice | Scoop.it
South Africa was already struggling with record-high unemployment before the pandemic. Mobile recruitment platform Giraffe wants to help.
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The challenge of a job that doesn't meet your needs

The challenge of a job that doesn't meet your needs | The Student Voice | Scoop.it
Covid-19 has left many people underemployed – in temporary jobs or on reduced hours. How do you make a success out of a job that isn’t what you wanted?
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How to Ace an Online Job Interview

How to Ace an Online Job Interview | The Student Voice | Scoop.it
A handful of classic techniques and some tips unique to the work-from-home era can help you land that next job.
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Yes, women outnumber men at university. But they still earn less after they leave

Yes, women outnumber men at university. But they still earn less after they leave | The Student Voice | Scoop.it
Women make up around 55% of enrolments at university. But men are not at a disadvantage. They outperform women after they graduate in terms of both salary and seniority.
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University students who work part-time need support – or they will drop out. By Mike Larkin

University students who work part-time need support – or they will drop out. By Mike Larkin | The Student Voice | Scoop.it
Without a coordinated strategy on hardship funds, poorer students risk dropping out of their courses to make ends meet
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How to boost your job prospects during coronavirus isolation

How to boost your job prospects during coronavirus isolation | The Student Voice | Scoop.it
Whether you need to develop a new skill for work, you're thinking about switching jobs down the track, or you're looking to start your career, here are some things that can help.
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Grace required in turning down a job offer

Grace required in turning down a job offer | The Student Voice | Scoop.it
While weighing up the pros and cons of a job offer is very important, perhaps even more significant is how you communicate to the company that you intend to decline its offer of work.
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If you're preparing students for 21st century jobs, you're behind the times

If you're preparing students for 21st century jobs, you're behind the times | The Student Voice | Scoop.it
There is a significant gap between teenagers' career knowledge and choices, and the reality of the rapidly changing nature of work.
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College Students Overestimate Importance of Major Selection for Job Prospects

College Students Overestimate Importance of Major Selection for Job Prospects | The Student Voice | Scoop.it
While the majority of college students in a recent survey believe their major selection is a key determinant of future job prospects, only 50 percent of employers analyzed in the study specified a major requirement for job listings.
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Job Interviews Without Interviewers, Products of the Pandemic

Job Interviews Without Interviewers, Products of the Pandemic | The Student Voice | Scoop.it
Video responses to set questions, online games that measure a person’s traits and skills: The future of interviews is coming to a wider variety of professions in the pandemic.
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How to Write a Résumé That Stands Out

How to Write a Résumé That Stands Out | The Student Voice | Scoop.it
Share accomplishments, not responsibilities.
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How to resign from your job without burning any bridges

How to resign from your job without burning any bridges | The Student Voice | Scoop.it
Resigning can be a challenge for everyone involved, but there are steps you can take to protect your relationships and reputation.
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Job ready university degrees may not be the tertiary education solution we are hoping for

Job ready university degrees may not be the tertiary education solution we are hoping for | The Student Voice | Scoop.it
With the job market changing so fast, the skills that have helped me excel as an engineer are not what you might imagine, writes Rosemary Barnes.
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Job-ready graduates changes loom as last straw for emerging researchers

Job-ready graduates changes loom as last straw for emerging researchers | The Student Voice | Scoop.it
The early and mid-career researchers who bear most of the teaching and research workload are exhausted and underpaid. Many won't survive the funding squeeze, but Australia can't afford to lose them.
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Here are 8 tips for interviewing, getting hired, and starting a new job remotely, according to a college grad who just went through it

Here are 8 tips for interviewing, getting hired, and starting a new job remotely, according to a college grad who just went through it | The Student Voice | Scoop.it
Interviewing, getting hired, and onboarding virtually can be a challenging experience, especially as a new college graduate. I have bee
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Humanities graduates earn more than those who study science and maths

Humanities graduates earn more than those who study science and maths | The Student Voice | Scoop.it
The education minister has outlined reforms to higher education funding aimed at producing 'job ready graduates'. But his announcements don't seem completely in line with the data.
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Facing Adulthood With an Economic Disaster’s Lasting Scars.

Facing Adulthood With an Economic Disaster’s Lasting Scars. | The Student Voice | Scoop.it
Those entering the job market in a downturn may never catch up in pay, opportunities or confidence.
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The Bleak Job Landscape of Adjunctopia for Ph.D.s

The Bleak Job Landscape of Adjunctopia for Ph.D.s | The Student Voice | Scoop.it
Ruthless labor exploitation? Generational betrayal? Understanding the job crisis in academia requires a look at recent history.
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Laura MacLean on How Her Microsoft Job Interview Turned Out

Laura MacLean on How Her Microsoft Job Interview Turned Out | The Student Voice | Scoop.it
Remember the student who showed up to her Microsoft job interview a month early? Here's how it all turned out.
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Uni degree no longer guarantees job security in growing gig economy

Uni degree no longer guarantees job security in growing gig economy | The Student Voice | Scoop.it
The gig economy has spread to professions including law and big business.
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There's a new obstacle to landing a job after college: Getting approved by AI

There's a new obstacle to landing a job after college: Getting approved by AI | The Student Voice | Scoop.it
College career centers used to prepare students for job interviews by helping them learn how to dress appropriately or write a standout cover letter. These days, they're also trying to brace students for a stark new reality: They may be vetted for jobs in part by artificial intelligence.
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