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Category: EmploymentBy rachel zupek on Oct 15, 2009 in Employment, Featured, Resume | 19 Comments
Did you think I would say anything but “YES”? Of course mistakes on résumés and cover letters matter — isn’t that what we’ve been telling you, and what you’ve heard for the past — forever?
If an employer is only looking over your résumé for about 30 seconds, you can bet that if what catches his [...]
By rachel zupek on Sep 10, 2009 in Employment, Featured, Interviews, Job Search | 35 Comments
Of all the complaints we hear from job seekers, one of the most popular is, “Employers never call me back.” They say that not receiving any communication makes them think their application materials weren’t received, and it’s frustrating. After an interview, they expect to hear something, even if it’s bad news. They just want to [...]
By rachel zupek on Sep 3, 2009 in Employment, Featured, Job Search | 8 Comments
Every day, we seem to hear one more piece of positive news that makes it seem as though things are looking up after all. Today, for example, the Labor Department announced that jobless claims declined last week.
While this tidbit is definitely good news, most people are still concerned with one thing: “Can I find a [...]
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 3, 2009 in Career Advice, Employment, Featured, Interviews, Job Search, News, Unemployment | 0 Comments
First Monday of August, and job seeker news is busting out everywhere! Relatively speaking, at least. And today there are some really interesting bits of news coming out of Washington and conversations happening on blogs and in newspapers. I think any of these good reads could spark some worthwhile chats with friends or family–or even [...]
By anthony balderrama on Jul 29, 2009 in Employment, Job Search, News, Retirement | 0 Comments
Here we are again, recapping all the big news of the day. Time sure flies when the economy is unpredictable.
Here is your midweek newsbreak:
Well, sure, much of the country’s unemployed and few people have jobs that allow them go away for a month. It’s probably a good idea that Congress did this.
House approves infusions for [...]
By anthony balderrama on Jul 28, 2009 in Ask The Work Buzz!, Career Advice, Employment, Featured, Interviews, Job Search, Networking, Unemployment | 4 Comments
From Jill-
After position was eliminated in August last year, I am still searching for a job. Because of the economy and the area I am in it has been slim pickings. How can I explain this lack of employment in an interview now…?
Well, Jill, this might be one of the few times the recession has [...]
By anthony balderrama on Jul 7, 2009 in Employment, Employment Trends, Job Search, Jobs, News, Retirement | 1 Comment
Howdy, everyone-
Sorry for not giving you a Monday roundup. We were having some technical issues yesterday. To make up for it, today’s roundup will be the best ever. Or at least pretty good.
With the job numbers coming out on Thursday, we’ve had a steady stream of new figures coming in and experts weighing in. But [...]
By anthony balderrama on Jul 6, 2009 in Ask The Work Buzz!, Career Advice, Employment, Featured, Job Search | 1 Comment
Hola, nice readers!
Today we’re tackling another question from the Ask The Work Buzz files. This one comes from Anita.
Hi, I have 18 college credit hours in Spanish and would like to use my Spanish to become a translator and to help people. My problem is that I have not used it at all in over [...]
By anthony balderrama on Jul 1, 2009 in Employment, Job Search, Jobs, Networking, News, Unemployment | 0 Comments
Hey, there!
Are you as excited for the weekend as we are? Here we come, BBQ on the patio!
For your evening reading, we bring you some noteworthy story:
So even when the stocks seem to be doing OK, they’re still skittish. Eek.
Stocks advance after mixed data; Jobs report looms
Are job loss numbers hitting the bottom? Please be [...]
