Job hunt: Middle aged and older – get cold shoulder The chances of being considered for a job seem to drop significantly when applicants are in their 40s, even if they otherwise have identical qualifications as younger persons, according to a Swedish study.
Job prospects rise with right contacts A 19-year-old is less likely to find a job if their friends and contacts are largely unemployed, according to a Swedish study.
Relevant summer jobs jumpstart careers Contacts made in summer jobs or part-time work have an impact on how fast a young person finds permanent work after graduating from high school, according to Swedish researchers.
