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Debra Auerbach Debra Auerbach is a writer and blogger for CareerBuilder.com and its job blog, The Work Buzz. She researches and writes about job search strategy, career management, hiring trends and workplace issues. Born and raised in Minnesota (ya betcha!), she graduated from the University of Wisconsin-Madison (go Badgers!) with a journalism and mass communication degree and currently resides in Chicago. She despises cold weather, which is obvious given the places she’s chosen to live. When not working, Debra enjoys (reading Us Weekly and watching “The Real Housewives of [Insert City]”) spending quality time with her husband.
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As the temperature rises, so do the seasonal job prospects

Growing up, your ideal summer job may have been lifeguard at the local pool, concession worker at an amusement park or counselor at an overnight camp. You were just looking for anything that got you outside and in the sun. As an adult, your idea of what makes a good seasonal position has probably changed – a steady paycheck, interesting work and an opportunity for long-term employment may be higher on the list of priorities. Continue reading

By in News and trends, Surveys

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Survey: More working moms serving as sole breadwinners

Juggling work and family is a familiar — and constant — struggle that many working mothers face. Now many moms are adding “sole breadwinner” to their list of obligations.

According to CareerBuilder‘s annual Mother’s Day survey, 34 percent of working moms report that they’re shouldering the full financial burden of their households, compared to 39 percent of working dads who currently report that they serve as the sole breadwinner. Continue reading

By in News and trends, On the job, Surveys, Work/Life

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Companies hiring this week

Job seekers, here is our weekly list of 10 companies that are hiring now. Click on the links below to learn more about the opportunities available at each company.

1. Amtec
Industry: Staffing/recruiting
Sample job titles: Senior systems engineer, computer systems analyst, technical writer, lead mechanical engineer, project manager
Location: Nationwide

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Companies hiring October

20 companies hiring in May

College graduation season is here, and as students don their caps and gowns, they’re thinking ahead to what’s next — whether it’s going back to school, starting a career or taking another life direction. Those that are entering the workforce may not always know where to begin. Continue reading

By in News and trends, Who's hiring

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Study: Wide wage gap still exists between the sexes

Women have made great strides when it comes to their participation in the workforce, but from an earnings perspective they still lag behind. According to a new study from CareerBuilder and Economic Modeling Specialists Intl., on average, women earn nearly $24,000 less than men, with men earning $68,300 annually and women making $44,400 a year. Continue reading

By in Getting a raise, News and trends, On the job, Surveys

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Companies hiring this week

Job seekers, here is our weekly list of 10 companies that are hiring now. Click on the links below to learn more about the opportunities available at each company.

1. Carmax
Industry: Retail/sales, marketing/automotive
Sample job titles: Retail sales manager, retail manager/buyer, regional HR manager

2. Continue reading

By in News and trends, Who's hiring

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