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Category: Job SearchBy anthony balderrama on Nov 6, 2009 in Current Affairs, Employment Trends, Featured, Job Search, News, Unemployment | 3 Comments
Today the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) released new data and reported 190,000 jobs were lost in October. Although that figure means 190,000 people lost their jobs–a reality no one can be pleased about–it is a better figure than the 219,000 jobs lost in September. Look back to a year ago, when the numbers hit 597,000 [...]
By anthony balderrama on Nov 3, 2009 in Careers, Featured, Job Search | 2 Comments
While catching up on the news yesterday, I read this interesting article on CNN.com. The author, Jessica Dickler, interviews Stephanie Jenkins, who had a background in hotel sales and marketing but now works for a senior living Alzheimer’s community. When she saw jobs in health care were growing while hospitality opportunities were dwindling, she saw [...]
By Kate Lorenz on Oct 23, 2009 in Featured, Job Search, Video, Web/Tech | 7 Comments
How many social networking profiles do you have? I have five … I think …. but maybe more. The two I use the most are FaceBook (personal) and Twitter (professional). I also have profiles on MySpace, BrightFuse, LinkedIn, Yammer … so that’s six … but I don’t visit them every day and can’t tell you the last time I’ve reviewed [...]
By rachel zupek on Oct 22, 2009 in Featured, Job Search, Part time | 151 Comments
Yesterday, Kate gave you the latest outlook out seasonal hiring this coming holiday season. She gave you some great tips and important stats, so I thought I would follow up with some companies where you can actually find a seasonal position.
Many companies, typically retailers, hire an abundance of seasonal workers to prepare for the [...]
By anthony balderrama on Oct 13, 2009 in Ask The Work Buzz!, Compensation, Featured, Job Search, Resume | 1 Comment
From Kathy: Hey, Work Buzz! Boring question, but necessary answer. I haven’t worked in the job force for very long. I am applying for a position that is requiring a salary history. I know what this is, but how do I present this. First job and salary or most recent and salary? Do I include [...]
By Kate Lorenz on Oct 12, 2009 in Career Advice, Featured, Job Search, Mature Workers | 1 Comment
Apparently my brain is taking a Columbus Day holiday even though I must physically be in my cube at work today. Despite surfing the Web and Twitter for inspiration and inhaling about 50 caramel candy corn (that works doesn’t it?), a bad case of writer’s block has been plaguing me all day.
This got me thinking [...]
By Kate Lorenz on Oct 7, 2009 in Books, Featured, Interviews, Job Search | 0 Comments
I can’t tell you how many books on job search, leadership, management and general workplace issues come across my desk every week. Rachel, Anthony and I receive so many, it’s difficult to keep up with them all, and I do a purge of our bookshelf about twice a year. (I think we need a bigger bookshelf [...]
By Kate Lorenz on Oct 6, 2009 in Career Advice, Featured, Job Search, Mature Workers | 3 Comments
Today we have a guest blog post from Joe Turner, the Job Search Guy, who is the author of “Job Search Secrets Unlocked” and “Paycheck 911.” You’ll find Turner’s free tips and advice on landing a job in this tough economy at www.jobchangesecrets.com. Here are some tips on answering the question, “Why would an employer [...]
By anthony balderrama on Sep 28, 2009 in Ask The Work Buzz!, Career Advice, Featured, Job Search, Mature Workers | 9 Comments
Here’s a question from Peter: I am starting a job search and resume preparation. I am close to 60 and would like to know if age should be avoided in the resume and ultimately lie about it?
Peter, if we’re cutting to the chase, the answer to your questions are yes (kind of) and no, respectively. [...]
By Kate Lorenz on Sep 25, 2009 in Career Advice, Featured, Job Search, Mature Workers, Television, Video | 0 Comments
One of the things more job seekers are having to do these days is look to new industries and careers to find employment. Once thriving sectors like finance and construction are ailing and displaced workers find their once sought-after skills are not as valuable.
The key is identifying which skills you have and to which jobs [...]
