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Category: Job SearchBy anthony balderrama on Aug 31, 2010 in Featured, Job Search | 1 Comment
Last week we brought you a list of 10 companies hiring…and, because we love you, today we do it again. We try to cover a variety of industries with these lists. If you feel we’re leaving your industry of interest out, drop us a note in the comments! The following are 10 companies throughout the [...]
By anthony balderrama on Aug 26, 2010 in Education, Featured, Job Search, Unemployment, Work/Life | 8 Comments
Education has become something of a go-to during the Great Recession. Millions of workers have lost their jobs since the end of 2007, and suddenly the job market was filled with education, experienced workers who were usually sought after. Skilled professionals with a decade or more of experience found themselves competing against younger, less experienced [...]
By anthony balderrama on Aug 24, 2010 in Careers, Featured, Job Search | 63 Comments
For the past several months we’ve been highlighting available positions in different regions of the country every Tuesday. Although we mostly write about job and workplace advice, we realize many of you are also looking for jobs for a variety of reasons. We also read all of the feedback you give us. You liked seeing [...]
By Kaitlin Madden on Aug 18, 2010 in Buzz, Featured, Job Search, Job Surveys | 4 Comments
We’ve talked a lot about the importance of putting forth a professional (or at least discreet) image on Facebook and how employers are paying attention to your online reputation. But, as it turns out, employers aren’t the only ones forming opinions based on social media profiles. According to a recent CareerBuilder survey, workers and job [...]
By 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 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 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 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!
By anthony balderrama on Jul 29, 2010 in Featured, Job Search, Unemployment | 26 Comments
A story that the Today show ran this week left me scratching my head. Not because of their reporting, which was a very good read, but because of the stories relayed by the interviewees. See, the article looks at the often discussed but still unsolved dour job situation for Millennials. The title says it all: “Gen Y: [...]
