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Monthly Archives: September 2008

CB101: Making our site work for you

OK, so clearly, I work for CareerBuilder. But I also used the site before I worked here, and got great results when I did searches or submitted my resume, so I can objectively say it was worth my time.

Even the easiest sites to navigate, however, take some time to get used to – time to understand what goes where, and how you can best maximize your time there. Continue reading

By in How to search

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New Job Forecast for Q4

Today, CareerBuilder.com and USAToday released our job forecast for the fourth quarter of 2008.

The forecast? More of the same, as the economic slowdown continues.

23 percent of companies we surveyed said they would add to their work force, while 10 percent indicated they’d REDUCE headcount. Continue reading

By in Surveys

Careers and the economic crisis

The changes in the economy and the volatility in the stock market has undoubtedly had an impact on jobs and careers. Here’s some of the coverage we’re seeing:

The Los Angeles Times has a story Continue reading about how small businesses, and their employees, are coping with the crisis.

By in News and trends

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A snapshot: CareerBuilder.com ads

It’s Friday, and it’s so quiet here I swear I could throw a bowling ball down our corridor! I thought I’d do something fun for the Buzz readers.

I’ve always liked the CareerBuilder ads, and thought they were very cool and had a great sensibility about them. They’re pretty clever and very funny, but also incredibly relatable. Continue reading

By in News and trends

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Work, reflected on the small screen

The always-awesome PunkRockHR has a post today about the NBC sitcom “30 Rock” and the lead characters Jack Donaghy (Alec Baldwin) and Liz Lemon (Emmy-winning Tina Fey).

“30 Rock” and its NBC Thursday night companion “The Office” are both great shows (and well loved by many of us who discuss workplace issues on a regular basis). Continue reading

By in News and trends

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Career challenges (Part III): Picking up the pieces

Your desk is empty.

The lights are out at your workplace.

And you’re home with a severance package or an unemployment check — and some time on your hands.

What’s next? Continue reading

By in The right job

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