Joshua Faber
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5 favorite study abroad destinations for students
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Joshua Faber
July 10, 2015 12:00 AM
University study abroad programs have increased in popularity. Students who study abroad now account for nine percent of all university undergraduate students nationwide, according to data from the Institute of International Education.
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Dan Liljenquist finds strength in hard work, learning and faith
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Joshua Faber
April 23, 2015 12:00 AM
It is 8 a.m., and Dan Liljenquist has a phone to his ear as he drops his dry cleaning off. He is preparing to catch the 10:30 a.m. flight out of Salt Lake City to Nevada, where he will consult with lawmakers there on how they can reform their pension system.
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BYU offers job search resources for students, alums
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Joshua Faber
April 21, 2015 12:00 AM
BYU students often worry about whether or not they will be able to find a job after graduation. A quick look at the numbers will show that students should not worry as much as they do. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, the national unemployment rate as of January 2015 was 5.7 percent. That means that out of all people looking for a job, including low-skilled workers and people with only a high school diploma, fewer than 6 percent of them are looking for a job at any given time. In Utah, the unemployment rate is even lower at 2.8 percent.
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Cougar Questions: What would you change about BYU?
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Joshua Faber
March 24, 2015 12:00 AM
Kristen Blair, English, Provo
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How to build a great resume
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Joshua Faber
March 07, 2015 12:00 AM
Building an effective resume is key to finding a job. The average recruiter looks at a resume for six seconds before deciding to keep it or toss it, according to Research by The ladders, a New York City-based career services company. Many factors contribute to a resume that will be accepted. Among the most important are format and content.
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4 places BYU students can go over a long weekend
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Joshua Faber
February 13, 2015 12:00 AM
There are many places only a few hours away from BYU campus that students can explore over a long weekend. Most students have heard of and maybe even visited Zion National Park or Moab, but there are other interesting places. A few adventurous students shared some of their favorite places to go over long weekends.
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4 alternatives to roses this Valentine's Day
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Joshua Faber
February 12, 2015 12:00 AM
Valentine's Day means that both sap and cliché will be back in style for a day. People will give the usual Hallmark cards with pre-written messages on the side of a bouquets of roses. However, to make a gift stand out, a rose may not be the best flower to use when expressing love this Valentine's Day.
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Cougar Questions: Do you like having the add/drop deadline shortened to a week?
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Joshua Faber
January 20, 2015 12:00 AM
Julia Dushku, Pre-nursing, Utah
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The secret to finding the perfect career
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Joshua Faber
January 16, 2015 12:00 AM
Deciding on a career is an essential, yet terrifying, part of entering the adult world. Many prefer to have someone tell them which career they should choose rather than make the decision themselves.
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