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Category: FeaturedBy anthony balderrama on Aug 17, 2010 in Featured, Job Search, Jobs | 0 Comments
Last week we gave you a list of companies hiring in the Midwest and some jobs that were yours for the taking. Fret not, our northern friends, we’ve got a list of some Northeastern companies and jobs that need your talent and experience. Check out this list of available jobs in the Northeast:
By Kate Lorenz on Aug 16, 2010 in Featured, Guest posts, Interviews | 5 Comments
Have you ever been asked a question in an interview that seems to come out of left field? One that makes you skip a beat and make you want to ask, “Come again?” and “Are you serious?” Unfortunately, not all interviewers ask the most kosher questions and it’s easy to become discombobulated. Today’s guest blogger addresses [...]
By Kaitlin Madden on Aug 13, 2010 in Featured, Fun stuff, Jobs, Pop culture | 2 Comments
Today is International Left Handers’ Day, and in honor of all the lefties out there, this post is for you. While some things in life may come tough for lefties — like finding a decent pair of scissors or a dinner companion who can keep their elbows to themselves — other things, like creativity and [...]
By anthony balderrama on Aug 12, 2010 in Featured, Job Search, News | 9 Comments
Long before the Great Recession began in 2007 (and really went full force in late 2008), job seekers were already wary of one particular hiring practice: the credit check. For those of you unaware, some employers run a credit check during the hiring process before deciding which candidate to choose. They can’t run the check [...]
By anthony balderrama on Aug 10, 2010 in Featured, Job Search | 1 Comment
As promised, we’re back for another round of regional hiring spotlights. Our journey begins in the magical land of the Midwest, and next week we’ll spotlight open positions in the Northeast. Below you’ll find a list of 12 Midwestern states, some available jobs in each and the companies doing the hiring. Hopefully it makes your [...]
By Kaitlin Madden on Aug 9, 2010 in Current Affairs, Featured, Job Surveys, News | 4 Comments
A recent study published in The Journal of Social Psychology found that women who are considered to be attractive are often not considered for traditionally masculine jobs. The survey, which asked participants to rank an applicant’s ability to perform a specific job based on pictures alone, found that while attractive women had an advantage in [...]
By Kaitlin Madden on Aug 6, 2010 in Current Affairs, Employment Trends, Featured | 0 Comments
The July job numbers were released by the BLS this morning, and they tell a similar story to months past. For the second month in a row, the unemployment rate held steady at 9.5 percent, and the decline of temporary Census workers contributed to an overall decrease in non-farm payrolls, which fell 131,000 in July. [...]
By anthony balderrama on Aug 5, 2010 in Featured, Job Search, Jobs | 7 Comments
August is here. Summer is coming to a close, even though it seemed to just get here a few weeks ago. Students are returning to school (and relieved parents are happy to have some quiet time again). Summer or not, job hunts don’t stop. With that in mind, we want to give you more direction [...]
By Kaitlin Madden on Aug 4, 2010 in Career Advice, Featured, Work | 289 Comments
Office politics are present in most workplaces. Every party has a pooper and every office has a brown-noser. Such is life. Yet — as annoying and superficial as butt-kissing may seem — there may be a thing or two to be learned from the office politico. For instance, it never hurts to get to know [...]
By anthony balderrama on Aug 3, 2010 in Featured, Job Search | 1 Comment
Yet another trot around the country comes to a close with our list of companies hiring in the West. Below you have a list of Western states, companies hiring in them, and some sample positions. Click on any of the links for more information. Happy hunting!
