Most employers expect their staff levels to remain the same in the third quarter as recruiting patterns hold steady and job losses trend downward, according to a new survey by CareerBuilder and USA TODAY’s.
The survey, conducted by Harris Interactive among more than 2,600 hiring managers and human resource professionals, predicts several emerging trends in hiring, compensation and how employers are dealing with the effects of the economic downturn. Continue reading
A new report released today by the Bureau of Labor Statistics states that the unemployment rates in May of this year were higher in all 372 metropolitan areas than they were one year ago. The unemployment rate, which is currently 9.4 percent, was at 9.1 percent in May, up from 5.2 percent in May 2008. Continue reading
Last week, I told you what laid-off workers are doing with their free time. So what about employed workers? How are they spending their time at work?
The Bureau of Labor Statistics released the 2008 results from its annual American Time Use Survey. Continue reading
In today’s economic situation, it’s best to be prepared for anything, so I’ve definitely thought about what I would do if I got laid off. How would I survive? Would I fall into a deep depression? Move home with my parents? Continue reading
A few weeks ago, we told you about a commercial contest, sponsored by CareerBuilder.
We just wanted to give you a friendly little reminder to submit and upload your videos soon, because the deadline is next Friday, July 3. Continue reading
Kris from IL asks: My brother was recently convicted of a felony and did some jail time on a he said/she said domestic case in which he accepted a bad bargain-just to get out of prison asap. What can you recommend the route for him to go to try to get a job in today’s sad job market with a felony on his record??? Continue reading
On Tuesday, I was in the elevator, reading “Captivate” (the little TV that flashes news) when a startling headline caught my eye: “Jobless man steals just for free prison lunch.”
Um, what?
The short blurb went on to say that an unemployed (and homeless) man from Taiwan, who was recently released from prison, stole a box of cotton swabs just to get arrested again because “he could not forget the police department boxed lunches,” according to the arresting officers and media. Continue reading
As exemplified by previous posts and articles, I’ll be the first to admit that I love reality TV. I love it even more when it ties into workplace news.
On last night’s episode of “The Bachelorette,” Ed, a technology consultant from Chicago, tells Jillian that his boss gave him an ultimatum: Stay for a shot at love and lose your job; or leave now and stay employed. Continue reading
A reader sent me an e-mail yesterday regarding how to respond to the question, “What is your salary range?”
Susan F. asks: “I worked in the HR field about 20 years ago. A friend of mine is looking for a position and she noted that some of the companies she is applying to, the first question they ask her is, ‘What is your salary range?’ Fifteen to 20 years ago, we knew what somebody’s salary range was when they applied for a position. Continue reading
Maya asks: “I understand that it is best to address your cover letter to a person instead of “To Whom It May Concern”. However, in a situation where you are applying to a company and there are upwards of 50 recruiters and you apply via their on-line application systems, this is a challenge. Continue reading
