Education systems in international context

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Facts you need to know about education verification.

There is no doubt that the goal of improving education plays important role among policymakers and other stakeholders in societies worldwide. They might not be able to quantify it, but the governments in most countries empower the link between the knowledge and skills with which young people enter the workforce and long-term economic competitiveness. Because of the fact, the interest in research which explores the factors that bring some countries to outstanding educational performance, and ultimately to better qualified workforces is increasing.
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Which academy is the right academy?

How many students do you know who have a clear idea about what their future holds?- In my experience, very few.

With this in mind, selecting a college or university is, certainly an important decision and there are many factors to take into consideration.

Such a choice has to be fully thought-through. Choosing which University, and of course the right program can become, for many people, a great source of anxiety. For some it can take days to evaluate a list of the pros and cons, but for others, the choice becomes a kind of lottery. Frequently, the choice is deduced from randomness over reason, and it all ends with signing up for a faculty without any kind of pondering at all.
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Career to survive a depressed economy

When thinking of a recession proof career, you are most likely thinking of job security over the long term. This implies that you will be able to earn an income from your career even when the economy is on a downturn or not performing very well.

There are hardly any careers that are totally unaffected these days, and each individual career is unique. You can however improve your statistical chances of being marketable and staying in the job market even when things get tough in the economy.

Below are some helpful tips on how to choose a career that can weather an economic downturn better than most other careers.

  1. Skills, industry and experience

It is very important to have an honest reflection of your current state. Whether you are about to plan a new career, change your career or make yourself more relevant in your current career, you need to honestly evaluate your skills in relation to what your career goal plans are.
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7 skills you need to impress employers

Whether you’re still a student or a recent graduate, you’ve probably been told about a million times that getting a job isn’t just about your degree. In today’s tough job market, grads are expected to hit the ground running – so if you’ve already got a solid degree under your belt, that’s great, but you will need to supplement it with the following marketable skills:

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