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Skin in the Game

Up-and-coming video game developers share their dream jobs

by David Brancaccio , Alex Schroeder and Erika Soderstrom
Nov 21, 2023
Video games have already grown bigger than a couple of other entertainment industries combined.
Students at the nonprofit Gameheads in Oakland, California spent the summer developing new video games. The group behind one called Project: Black Cat pushed the limits when it comes to making an online multiplayer game. Pictured here, from left to right: Trevor Cardoza, Jude Herbert, Matt Zhang, Melissa Romo Martinez, Jordon Dabney and Ryan Ramos.
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Economic Anxiety Index®

Is it a job or a 'good job'?

by Mitchell Hartman
Oct 19, 2016
The Marketplace-Edison Research Economic Poll finds that health benefits and a good working environment are priorities.
In our most recent national survey — the Marketplace-Edison Research poll — a majority of respondents' top expectations from employers included health insurance and a healthy work environment that makes you feel valued.
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Land a job with help from virtual reality

by Jenny Ament
Oct 9, 2015
A virtual interviewer helps take the stress out of job interviews.
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The economics of moving for a job

by Jenny Ament
Jun 12, 2015
What would it take for you to leave your current life?
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You love my job: JPL's Bobak Ferdowsi

by Raghu Manavalan
Sep 12, 2014
NASA's mohawk guy sounds like he has a dream job, but his days in the office are a lot like the terrestrial jobs on earth.
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Learning Curve

That college essay on Proust could land you a job

by Annie Baxter
Jun 10, 2014
Collegefeed helps students spin their college experiences into job qualifications
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Employee of the month

by Marketplace Contributor
Apr 27, 2012
An underemployed comedian and writer hosts a speaking series to encourage other underemployed and unemployed people to keep chasing their dreams.
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