By anthony balderrama on Aug 19, 2009 in Career Advice, Dress Code, Employment Trends, Interviews, Job Search, Unemployment | 1 Comment
You’re probably thinking, “It’s Wednesday. Surely people aren’t still writing things about job interviews, job loss, workplace issues, and getting hired!” Well, my friend, you would be wrong. And here’s just a sample of what they’re writing:
We hate getting fired. We like getting hired. But by the same company?
You’re fired! You’re hired!
Dionne Warwick would be [...]
By rachel zupek on Aug 6, 2009 in Employment Trends, Featured, Job Search, Job Surveys | 4 Comments
We keep hearing encouraging news in terms of the U.S. economy showing signs of stabilization. Yesterday, we revealed that 48 percent of workers who were laid off from full-time jobs in the last three months have found new full-time positions.
Today, in CareerBuilder’s quarterly Staffing Supply and Demand Outlook, we find out that in an effort [...]
By anthony balderrama on Jul 27, 2009 in Employment Trends, Job Search, Job Surveys, Jobs, News | 0 Comments
Another Monday, another week, another day of exciting job seeker news!
Here are today’s worthwhile stories:
Ever an optimist, good ole Ben Bernanke. He is the rainbow in our economic thunderstorm.
Bernanke: Economy to bounce back stronger
Are you willing to move for a job? If it’s true today, was it true before the recession started?
More job seekers willing [...]
By anthony balderrama on Jul 24, 2009 in Current Affairs, Employment Trends, Featured, Job Search, Jobs, News, Unemployment | 0 Comments
Today is Friday. I checked three calendars to be sure this time.
Before you begin your weekend relaxation, read these stories. You’ll not only be current on what’s in the news, you’ll also wow your friends with your vast knowledge.
Can we all say, “Ugh” collectively?
Jobless Checks for Millions Delayed as States Struggle
Here are some books to [...]
By anthony balderrama on Jul 23, 2009 in Employment Trends, Jobs, News, Salary | 0 Comments
I admit, I was about to title this “Friday’s good reads roundup.” So, just in case you had the same mind slip, don’t forget tomorrow is Friday.
Now that that’s settled, here are some of the big stories making news today:
Money, money, money. Mooooooney.
Pay raises will be bigger – next year
Part of me wants to say, [...]
By rachel zupek on Jul 23, 2009 in Employment Trends, Featured, Job Search, Job Surveys | 5 Comments
Today’s job market has thrown workers of all ages for a loop, but a new CareerBuilder study reveals that mature workers, age 55 and older, have been hit particularly hard. Only 28 percent of workers in that demographic have found work within 12 months of being laid off, compared to 71 percent of workers aged [...]
By anthony balderrama on Jul 21, 2009 in Employment Trends, Jobs, News | 0 Comments
Heeeey, Tuesday. Long time no see.
So much to read and so little time. Here’s what we have for you today, in case you missed it:
The pressure to look young and ageless isn’t just for starlets. Apparently, it’s for some job seekers.
Face Lift for Job Lift (vide0)
We mention green jobs a lot on the blog because [...]
By Kate Lorenz on Jul 20, 2009 in Employment Trends, Featured | 3 Comments
The CareerBuilder team has written its fair share about protecting your career in a down economy and recession-proof jobs topic, including articles like Is Your Job Recession-Proof? and 10 Recession-Proof Jobs. But is “recession-proof” just the term du jour?
Today’s Chicago Tribune published an article arguing there is no such thing as a recession-proof job. “Giant industries that have [...]
By anthony balderrama on Jul 14, 2009 in Career Advice, Current Affairs, Employment Trends, Interviews, Job Search, News | 1 Comment
Happy Bastille Day, everyone.
Here are your daily reads.
Print these stories out or pull them up on your phone so you can read them on the way home. Unless you drive home. If that’s the case, just read them before your French dinner so you can strike up conversation with your family or roommate. If you [...]
By anthony balderrama on Jul 14, 2009 in Careers, Employment Trends, Featured, Jobs, News | 5 Comments
Yesterday, the President’s Council of Economic Advisers released the report “Preparing the Workers of Today for the Jobs of Tomorrow.” The purpose of the report is to assess where jobs will be in the future so that people can prepare now. The introductory passage of the report reads:
In this report, the President’s Council of Economic [...]
