With the recession reaching record-high proportions, many of the unemployed are turning to retraining rather than resume writing. A story today on CNN’s Money Magazine focused on this growing trend to retrain, especially among the more “mature” worker. If you are considering going back to school after a layoff, here are three questions you should ask yourself: Can I afford the tuition? Many states offer retraining programs, which are free or highly subsidized, for people receiving unemployment benefits. If, however, you are planning to pay for school yourself, will you be ...

With the unemployment rate reaching a 34-year high, many of those without a job are turning to higher education rather than the job market for their next career move. With enrollment on the rise at two- and four-year colleges across the country, the question is:  Are you considering pursuing an adult education?  Here are seven reasons to send in your application today. 1) Networking There is no better place to meet the future movers and shakers of your would-be career field than at college: from your professors to fellow students (especially grad students in professional schools like busi...