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Category: Employment TrendsBy Kate Lorenz on Sep 9, 2009 in Employment Trends, Featured, Job Search, Job Surveys, Video | 0 Comments
Wondering what employers are thinking about right now? They are making plans for 2010 and hiring when the economy finally turns around. Watch this video to learn where and how you should be focusing your search.
By Kate Lorenz on Sep 4, 2009 in Compensation, Diversity, Employment Trends, Featured, Mature Workers, News, Salary | 27 Comments
While the unemployment rate edged up in August to 9.7 — the country’s highest in 27 years — the Labor Department has reported that fewer jobs were lost. While employment continued to drop, that decline appears to be slowing: -216,000 jobs in August compared to -463,000 in June and -276,000 in July.
This latest report also [...]
By anthony balderrama on Aug 31, 2009 in Careers, Employment Trends, News, Work | 0 Comments
Can you smell that? It’s the scent of Labor Day looming in the distance. Or maybe it’s the odor of hot dogs burning on the grill because you forgot to check on them. Either way, today’s the first of a very long week for many workers who can think of nothing but a 3-day weekend.
Well, [...]
By anthony balderrama on Aug 27, 2009 in Employment, Employment Trends, Interviews, Job Search, Unemployment, Work/Life | 1 Comment
We give you entertaining, informative and interesting articles to read on this, the second-to-last day of the work week. Read ‘em and weep. Or don’t weep, just learn and spread the knowledge. Weeping doesn’t do you any good.
People forget that one of the worst parts of a job loss is the loss of social interaction.
Layoffs [...]
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 | 1 Comment
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 | 10 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 [...]
