By anthony balderrama on Jul 27, 2009 in Employment Trends, Job Search, Job Surveys, Jobs, News | 0 Comments
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 rachel zupek on Jul 23, 2009 in Employment Trends, Featured, Job Search, Job Surveys | 5 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 [...]
By Kate Lorenz on Jul 16, 2009 in Featured, Job Surveys | 0 Comments
Many people would like to make some extra money, but it’s more true now — especially for those who have to support a partner who has been laid off, been laid off themselves or taken a pay cut. In fact, new CareerBuilder survey found that one-in-ten workers reported they have taken on a second job in the last year to [...]
By anthony balderrama on Jul 15, 2009 in Job Surveys, Jobs, News, Unemployment, Work | 0 Comments
We’re ad the midpoint of the workweek and the month. Time flies, yes?
Take some time to relax and curl up with your computer, laptop, iPhone, Kindle, whatever, and read these good reads:
So the Fed says the economy isn’t imploding at such a terrifying pace anymore…but unemployment will get worse. Let’s start the slow clap for [...]
By anthony balderrama on Jun 29, 2009 in Job Search, Job Surveys, Jobs, Unemployment | 0 Comments
The Monday of a holiday week. It’s always a beast to get through, and you know all eyes are on Saturday’s fireworks. (Well, if you’re American. If you’re not, then it’s just another Monday, probably.)
While you were mentally preparing your July 4th BBQ and tapping a Sousa march on your desk, this is what happened:
Leading [...]
By anthony balderrama on Jun 19, 2009 in Employment Trends, Featured, Job Search, Job Surveys, News, Retirement | 0 Comments
Sure, the day’s not over, but I bet your mind’s been daydreaming just a little it. Plus, it’s lunchtime in a couple of time zones, so you can afford to do a little reading before getting back to work. If you’re not spending the day in line waiting to get the new iPhone, that is.
Therefore, [...]
By Kate Lorenz on Jun 17, 2009 in Featured, Job Surveys, Work/Life | 2 Comments
How many of you have had to sacrifice personal relationships for your professional (and financial) well-being?
Yesterday’s TheWorkBuzz post discussed this topic regarding romantic relationships. With Father’s Day this Sunday, let’s look at how parents views are changing in this difficult economy.
Many working parents have to contend with heavier workloads and longer hours as businesses struggle to do more with [...]
By Kate Lorenz on Jun 10, 2009 in Featured, Job Search, Job Surveys | 37 Comments
Did you know that there are about 5.4 job seekers for each available job in the United States? That’s according to the most recent data available from the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
So what’s a job seeker to do? Pretty much just about anything and everything to get noticed by a hiring manager. Facing the most difficult job [...]
By anthony balderrama on May 19, 2009 in Featured, Job Surveys, Vacation, Work/Life | 1 Comment
Finally, Memorial Day weekend (the 3-day oasis that gets us through the first half of the year) is upon us! It’s the start of vacation season and I’m already looking for my arm floaties and beach towel. And I’m sure most of you are doing the same thing.
I’m also sure many of your vacation destinations [...]
By Kate Lorenz on May 6, 2009 in Featured, Job Surveys | 30 Comments
While there’s relief that classes are over, exams have been taken and term papers turned in, what lies ahead for the Class of 2009 is an extremely challenging and competitive job market.
For new grads who plan to expand their job searches beyond their college or hometowns, Apartments.com and CBcampus.com just released the “Top 10 Best [...]
