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The Three Most Important Questions to Ask in Finalizing the College Decision

by Jeffrey J. Selingo | Aug 1, 2016 | Lifestyle & Culture

It’s that time of year, when high-school seniors receive their admissions decisions from colleges along with their financial-aid packages and are left to figure out where to go next fall (if they haven’t done so already). For many students and their families, it’s a...

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In this June 2014 file photo, a recruiter meets with employment seekers during a job fair in Philadelphia. (AP Photo/Matt Rourke)

How to Fill the Skills Gap for New College Grads Who Don’t Have Work Experience

by Jeffrey J. Selingo | Jul 25, 2016 | Lifestyle & Culture

It’s a classic Catch-22 for new college graduates looking for a job: employers want experience for “entry-level jobs,” but no one wants to be the first employer to give that experience. In recent years, dozens of coding boot camps and other short-term education...