The Gang Goes Broke: Estimating the Revenue and Profit of Paddy’s Irish Pub
We answered one of those questions you've always wanted to know. Note: DickTowel.com profits not included.
3 Tips for Deciding If Resume Buzzwords Are Worth It
Our complete guide to helping you avoid over-used and cliched resume buzzwords.
3 Tips for Keeping Your Professional Portfolio Tight
Our guide to creating and maintaining a stunning professional portfolio for your next big job interview.
How to Explain Why You Were Fired in a Job Interview
A guide to answering one of the scarier and more challenging interview questions.
These Are The 10 Most Exciting Jobs For Former Secretaries
We used our database of over 7 million resumes to determine which careers former secretaries are entering now.
These Are The 10 Most Exciting Jobs For Former Owner/Operators
We used our database of over 7 million resumes to determine which careers former owner/operators are entering now.
Your Salary In Bitcoins And Where The Blockchain Jobs Are
See how much your salary is worth in Bitcoin and where companies are currently hiring to work with cryptocurrency technologies.
These Are the Top 10 Seasonal Jobs and Where to Find Them
With the holiday season comes seasonal jobs — we broke down the types of short-term jobs that open up for the holiday season.
The Best (and Worst) Cities and States for Internships
To help you find that all-important work experience, we gathered data on almost 8 million internships to rank American cities and states by the number of internships they have per person.
These Are The 10 Hardest Working Places In Michigan
We crunched the numbers to identify the places in Michigan that get up early and stay late to bring home the bacon.
These Are The 10 Hardest Working Places In Indiana
We crunched the numbers to identify the places in Indiana that get up early and stay late to bring home the bacon.
Panel Interview Tips (To Help You Nail It)
Everything you need to know when preparing to face the firing squad.
Looking at America’s Segregated Workforce
We looked at US Census data to find out which jobs have the most (and the least) racial diversity.
These Are the Fastest Shrinking Jobs
These are the jobs you don't want to start — we used the newest BLS employment projections program data to determine the careers that are losing the most jobs the fastest.
5 Best Startups to Work For in Little Rock
We used online company ratings to help us determine our own list of the top startup companies to work for in Little Rock, AR.
10 Best Startups to Work For in Tampa
We used online company reviews to help make our own list of the best startups to work for in Tampa, FL.
10 Best Startups to Work For in San Mateo
We used online company reviews to help us decide on our list of the best startups to work for in San Mateo, CA.
The Most Common Jobs for Every Education Level
We've mapped out the most common job that people with each and every level of education have in your state — and the second most, because why not?
These Are the 10 Worst States to Fund a Startup in 2017
We analyzed the worst (and best) states for getting your startup off of the ground based on the all-important availability of venture capital funding.
These Are The 5 Jobs Least Likely To Have A Computer At Home
We used US Census data from the American Community Survey to find out which jobs in the US were the least likely to keep a computer in their house.
What Jobs Are Teen Moms in America Most Likely to Work?
Using US Census data from the American Community Survey, we put together a list of all the jobs that teenaged mothers in America were most likely to work.
These Are The Most Common Jobs by Ancestry in America
We used US Census data to find out what the most commonly worked job was for each self-reported point of ancestry.
These Are The 100 Companies In Pittsburgh Hiring The Most
Using active job postings, we put together a list of the top 100 Pittsburgh companies currently hiring for the widest range of positions.
Teachers Are Paid Less to Commute
We found the average commute times for teachers in each state, finding that they're paid significantly less for their commutes than other professions.
A Look At How Resume Formatting May Affect Hiring Discrimination
The internet made finding jobs a cinch and filling out applications simple, but getting a response — even a thanks-but-no-thanks — is another thing entirely. It’s a seller’s market: on average, corporate job openings get 250 resumes with the first one arriving within 200 seconds after a position is posted. With that in mind, we […]
These Are 15 The Best Marketing Agencies to Work For in Omaha
We used online company ratings in order to help us put together our own list of the best marketing and advertising companies to work for in Omaha, NE.
These Are The Most Popular Engineering Branches in Each State
We used Google Trends data to help us determine where in the US people were searching for jobs in all of the various engineering disciplines.
These Are The 10 Most Successful Small Cities In America
We used American Community Survey data about poverty, income, and unemployment in order to help us determine which US cities were the most successful in the nation.
These Are The 10 Most Exciting Jobs of Former Nurses
We used PUMS data to help us put together our lists of both the most common and most interesting jobs of those who have left the nursing profession behind them.
These Are The 20 Best Nonprofits to Work For in Philadelphia
We used company data and reviews to help us decide which nonprofits in Philly were the best for employees to work for.
A Detailed Look At College Major Distributions By Race
We analyzed the distribution of college majors over time for different races in America.
Best Major for Med School Might Not Be Biology
We analyzed med school admissions data and doctors’ resumes to figure out which majors have the highest admissions rates.
These Are The 10 Cities In Alabama With The Least Income Inequality
We take a look at the levels of income inequality in 105 cities in Alabama to applaud the ten with the best levels.
New FBI Data Correlates City Crime to Income Inequality
We examine newly-released FBI data on overall crime, not just violent crime, at the local level, showing that the further the rich are from the poor, the higher the crime.
These Are The Most Popular Destiny 2 Subclasses By State
We used search traffic to figure out which Destiny 2 subclasses are the most popular in the game (and your state) so you'll know how in-demand you're going to be on a raid.
9 Benefits to Working For a Startup
Thinking about working for a startup instead of a traditional company? Here are a few more startup benefits that might help you make your decision.
10 Most Exciting Jobs For Former Police Officers
We used our database of over 7 million resumes to determine which careers former cops are entering now that they've given up the badge.
20 Best Plumbing Companies to Work For in Cleveland
We used online company reviews to help us determine our list of the top twenty plumbing companies to work for in Cleveland, OH.
How Salary Correlate to Zombie Killing Abilities
Empathizing with characters who were once just like us is what makes The Walking Dead so relatable, and it makes you wonder what they were like before the apocalypse, and how that prepared them for the world they’re in now. One of the ways the show makes us love the characters so much – and […]
These Are The 12 Best Financial Planning Certifications
Here's a look at the top twelve certifications to give you an edge in the financial planning job market, which is set to grow by 30 percent.
These Are The 15 Best Teacher Conferences In America
We looked through all teachers conferences in America to find the best of the best.
10 Best Startups to Work For in Denver
We looked at online company rankings to help us determine who the 10 best tech startups were to work for in Denver, CO.
10 Biggest Tea Companies in the US
We used data from D&B Hooper to figure out which US-based tea companies were the largest in the nation based on yearly sales.
10 US Schools With the Highest Number of Study Abroad Students
We used data from U.S. News to determine which schools had the highest populations of students who entered study abroad programs before graduating.
These Are The Most Eco-Friendly Schools in Each State
We used AASHE's STARS rating system to determine which schools were the best in each state for their sustainability programs.
Do Men and Women Write Resumes Differently? The Answer May Surprise You
Just kidding, it won't surprise you. The answer is no. But that's not the only thing we learned from sending 10,000 resumes through the Stanford NER.
These Are the Best Schools for Nontraditional Students
We used IPEDS data from the NCES to determine the schools that had the highest populations of nontraditional students in America.
These Are The 10 Most Successful Cities In Wisconsin
We looked at the data to determine where the best of the best are living in Wisconsin.
These Are the Best High Schools in Tennessee
We looked at Department of Education Data and other test scores to determine the ten best high schools in Tennessee, in terms of preparing their students for life after tossing the cap.
Graphing The Relationship Between Religion And Maternity Leave In Each State
We developed a ranking of each state's maternity leave laws and compared them to how important religion is, revealing a powerful correlation.
These Are The 10 Best Massachusetts Schools For Tenured Faculty
We looked at IPEDS data to determine which Massachusetts institutes of higher education had the highest percentages of tenured faculty members.
The Best College In Each State For Fraternities And Sororities
We found the best colleges in each state for rushing a Greek organization.
These Are The 10 Best States To Get A Job With A Non-Profit
We found the best states in the country for finding jobs with a non-profit organization — and the biggest NPOs in each state.
These Are The Most Popular Anime in Each State
We used Google Trends to find out which anime movie or television show was the most Googled term in each US State.
10 Best Startups to Work For in Los Angeles
We used online company rankings to help us determine our own list of the 10 best tech startups in Los Angeles, CA.
10 Best Startups to Work For in Boston
We looked at company rankings to determine our own list of the 10 best tech startup companies to work for in Boston, MA.
How to Ask for a Job Reference
What to do when you need someone to back up all those skills and certifications you claim to have.
The Top 10 ROTC Schools for Jobs in the US
We looked through IPEDS data to find schools with ROTC programs that had the highest rates of employed alumni in the nation.
These Are The Junior Colleges With The Highest Earning Graduates In Each State
Using IPEDS data, we put together a list of the best junior (aka community) college in each state for those looking to make the most money they can after graduation.
The Most Eco-Friendly Workers by State
Remember when we thought that computers would make offices paperless? There was a point during the computer age’s infancy when people thought that email might make that dream come true, but as it turns out, “paper people” who unnecessarily print out emails and whatnot are going to confound those efforts. Disappointingly, the introduction of email […]
10 States with the Most Efficient Education Spending
We looked at NCES data and rankings from U.S. News to help us determine which states spent the least amount of money on public education while also doing the best to prepare students for college.
Top 11 Best Start-Ups to Work For in Austin, TX
We looked at online company rankings to help us put together our list of the best startup companies for employees to work for in Austin, TX.
The Top 10 Best Colleges for Jobs in North Carolina
We looked at IPEDS and College Scorecard data to help us determine which colleges in NC were the best at placing their former students in jobs after they graduate.
How to Close Your Cover Letter Like a Boss
We walk you through some of the tips and how-to's (and how to not's) of closing your cover letter, including the statistically best sign-off.
Most Common Resume Items of Business Founders and CEOs
We’ve all seen successful business Founders and CEOs on television and media, often in press conferences or as official contributors to one program or another. But have you ever wondered what these company heads did before they got to where they are now? Well, we did. The following article includes bar charts comparing the most […]
Unburdened Under 30: Why Should You Wait to Have Children?
We looked at US Census data to determine which industries had the most women under 30 with children, and how the financial loss associated with having a child might be to blame.
The Best Junior College In Each State For Getting A Job
We looked at IPEDS and College Scorecard data to determine which two-year colleges were the best in each state for getting their students employed.
Superhero Salaries: How Much Does Your Favorite Hero Make?
We looked at jobs data for the alter egos of some of Earth's mightiest heroes to see which ones are living the high life and which ones aren't doing so hot.
These Are The 10 Best States For Women Business Owners
We took a look at the states that have the highest rate of female business owners and how they go about funding their ventures.
These Are The 10 Most Successful Cities In Georgia
We looked at the data to determine where the best of the best are living in Georgia.
These Are the 10 Happiest States in America
Tired of being all business, we decided to rank all fifty states by their happiness levels, using a comprehensive index based off of hard data.
These Are The 10 Best Cities In Iowa For Jobs In 2017
Using science and data, we can tell you which cities in IA offer the best opportunities for jobs.
Avocado Toast as a Way of Life: Dissecting the Millennial Cost of Living
Are we really spending too much? Or is the deck stacked against us?
Jobs Created by Building Trump’s Big, Beautiful Border Wall
Click to enlarge You may not be aware, but America shares a border with Mexico. And while your laughable geographical ignorance can be forgiven as an egregious lack of education, you’ve still probably heard about a certain wall that a certain political figure has insisted upon building. Now, at Zippia we’re politically neutral, and we’re […]
These Are The 10 Most Above Average Cities In America
We give a shoutout to the cities that aren't the best, but are still above average in most categories — the most meh, "pretty good" cities in America.
How to Answer the Interview Question “Where do You See Yourself in Five Years?”
The right way to answer the interview question that will get you disqualified faster than any other.
These Are The 10 Best Healthcare Companies To Work For In Dallas
We looked at employee and customer reviews to figure out which healthcare companies were the best in town.
These Are The 10 Best Healthcare Companies To Work For In Houston
We looked at employee and customer reviews to figure out which healthcare companies were the best in town.
These Are the Best Accounting Companies to Work for in Atlanta
We reviewed the accounting firms in Atlanta, GA to find which ones have the happiest employees.
These Are the Best Accounting Companies to Work for in Birmingham, AL
We reviewed the accounting firms in Birmingham, AL to find which ones are the best places to work.
These Are The Best Colleges For Economic Mobility By State
We looked at the most recent data to determine which schools give their students the best chance of moving up the economic ladder in each state.
Protected: Why Do Bio Careers Kind Of Suck? Industries With The Shortest First Jobs
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These Are The 10 Cities In Wisconsin With The Lowest Unemployment Rate
We looked at US Census data to figure out which WI towns had the fastest growing household income.
These Are The 10 Cities In West Virginia With The Lowest Unemployment Rate
We looked at US Census data to figure out which WV towns had the fastest growing household income.
These Are The 10 Cities In Washington With The Lowest Unemployment Rate
We looked at US Census data to figure out which WA towns had the fastest growing household income.
These Are The 10 Cities In Virginia With The Lowest Unemployment Rate
We looked at US Census data to figure out which VA towns had the fastest growing household income.
These Are The 10 Cities In Vermont With The Lowest Unemployment Rate
We looked at US Census data to figure out which VT towns had the fastest growing household income.
These Are The 10 Cities In Utah With The Lowest Unemployment Rate
We looked at US Census data to figure out which UT towns had the fastest growing household income.
These Are The 10 Cities In Texas With The Lowest Unemployment Rate
We looked at US Census data to figure out which TX towns had the fastest growing household income.
These Are The 10 Cities In Tennessee With The Lowest Unemployment Rate
We looked at US Census data to figure out which TN towns had the fastest growing household income.
These Are The 10 Cities In South Dakota With The Lowest Unemployment Rate
We looked at US Census data to figure out which SD towns had the fastest growing household income.
These Are The 10 Cities In South Carolina With The Lowest Unemployment Rate
We looked at US Census data to figure out which SC towns had the fastest growing household income.
These Are The 10 Cities In Rhode Island With The Lowest Unemployment Rate
We looked at US Census data to figure out which RI towns had the fastest growing household income.
These Are The 10 Cities In Pennsylvania With The Lowest Unemployment Rate
We looked at US Census data to figure out which PA towns had the fastest growing household income.
These Are The 10 Cities In Oregon With The Lowest Unemployment Rate
We looked at US Census data to figure out which OR towns had the fastest growing household income.
These Are The 10 Cities In Oklahoma With The Lowest Unemployment Rate
We looked at US Census data to figure out which OK towns had the fastest growing household income.
These Are The 10 Cities In Ohio With The Lowest Unemployment Rate
We looked at US Census data to figure out which OH towns had the fastest growing household income.
These Are The 10 Cities In North Dakota With The Lowest Unemployment Rate
We looked at US Census data to figure out which ND towns had the fastest growing household income.
These Are The 10 Cities In North Carolina With The Lowest Unemployment Rate
We looked at US Census data to figure out which NC towns had the fastest growing household income.