How Valuable Is Your Degree?

ASTD Staff

A study from the Georgetown University Center on Education shows that although a college degree does indeed pay off, some undergraduate majors pay off much better than others. More »

Career Collaboration

ASTD Staff

LinkedIn, the world’s largest online professional network, has teamed up with several higher education institutions to pioneer a career development program for college students, the fastest growing demographic on the site. More »

Career Tips for College Grads

ASTD Staff

The following suggestions from David Smith, managing director of Accenture Talent and Organization, are several practical ways that the young, prospective workforce can not only land a job, but begin to build a career. More »

Great Recession Leaves Recent Grads Feeling Unprepared and Pessimistic

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Phaedra Brotherton

With graduation behind them, most new professionals look forward to starting their careers on an optimistic note. Not so for those who graduated during the Great Recession, according to Rutgers University's Heldrich Center for Workforce Development. "There is a large nu... More »