Why your resume needs a personal branding statement
Job seekers should include a personal branding statement on their resume that outlines their values and unique skills, writes career expert Elna Cain in this blog. "The personal branding statement is short and attention-grabbing, and highlights your values, uniqueness and expertise level," Cain concludes. Brazen Careerist/Brazen Life blog (12/26)

Job seekers should know their super power
Before going into an interview, job seekers should identify what their power would be if they were a superhero, writes Sarah Chang. "Having an answer to this question shows that you've thought hard about your best personal qualities, and you'll even have something prepared for the 'What's your greatest strength?' question at your next interview," she writes. TheMuse.com (12/24)

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Higher Ed Employment Trends

Iowa State U. cuts administrative costs to hire more faculty
Iowa State University is planning to hire 130 new faculty members next year after adding 105 faculty to the ranks in 2014. The move comes after the university reduced administrative costs to create more classes with smaller student-teacher ratios. "This is really about making sure we can teach the students," said President Steven Leath. RadioIowa.com (12/24)

Higher Ed in the News

Data: More 4-year universities offer associate degrees
Four-year colleges increasingly are awarding associate degrees, according to data from the National Center for Education Statistics. Data show an uptick in disciplines such as homeland security, law enforcement and nursing. Some say this trend could have negative consequences for community colleges and technical schools. Diverse: Issues In Higher Education (12/23)

Leadership Focus

Northeastern State U. president focuses on student retention, construction
Since taking over as president of Oklahoma's Northeastern State University in 2012, Steve Turner has implemented many innovative strategies and programs to help students graduate. In addition to focusing on completion initiatives, Turner has also overseen construction projects, such as a new fitness center and plans for new living facilities. The Muskogee Phoenix (Okla.) (12/25)

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