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Category: UnemploymentBy anthony balderrama on Nov 6, 2009 in Current Affairs, Employment Trends, Featured, Job Search, News, Unemployment | 0 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 Kate Lorenz on Oct 2, 2009 in Employment Trends, Featured, Unemployment | 3 Comments
We were waiting for two big announcements this morning at CareerBuilder. One was about Chicago’s bid to host the 2016 Olympics – our corporate headquarters are in downtown Chicago — and the other was about September’s unemployment numbers. Well, the Olympics are going to Rio de Janeiro and the job losses were higher than expected.
The Labor Department reported that U.S. employers [...]
By anthony balderrama on Sep 22, 2009 in Books, Featured, Job Search, Unemployment | 4 Comments
We get a lot of questions from readers here at The Work Buzz (and if you want to ask us one, feel free to leave it in the comments here) and on Twitter. Looking at what everyone is saying, we realize that people are struggling to not only find a job but also stay sane [...]
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 20, 2009 in Job Search, Unemployment | 1 Comment
If you’re looking forward to the weekend, it’s almost here! Hooray! And here’s some good reading material to keep you occupied in the meantime.
Helping people get an education is always a good thing.
New College Scholarships for Laid-Off Workers
I would’ve titled this, “Chick yourself before you wreck yourself,” but the article’s still worth reading.
Laid Off? Check [...]
By anthony balderrama on Aug 19, 2009 in Career Advice, Dress Code, Employment Trends, Interviews, Job Search, Unemployment | 1 Comment
You’re probably thinking, “It’s Wednesday. Surely people aren’t still writing things about job interviews, job loss, workplace issues, and getting hired!” Well, my friend, you would be wrong. And here’s just a sample of what they’re writing:
We hate getting fired. We like getting hired. But by the same company?
You’re fired! You’re hired!
Dionne Warwick would be [...]
By anthony balderrama on Aug 17, 2009 in Featured, Interviews, Job Search, Jobs, News, Unemployment | 0 Comments
The beginning of a new week means you’re either rested up and ready to start a new…or you’re exhausted and unmotivated. Whichever you are, it doesn’t matter, because the world keeps going whether we like it or not. Proof? These news stories pouring in from all over the country:
Credit problems can be a pain in [...]
By anthony balderrama on Aug 12, 2009 in Job Search, Unemployment | 0 Comments
As I write this, the US-Mexico World Cup qualifier game is full of high tension! My nails are jagged from anxiety. Still, the news stops for no one, and that’s why I give you three articles to read, learn from, and share with friends.
I’m King of the Typos myself, I admit. I try to do [...]
By anthony balderrama on Aug 11, 2009 in Careers, Dress Code, Job Search, Jobs, News, Unemployment, Work, Work/Life | 0 Comments
Did you have a chance to read today’s workplace headlines and articles of note, or were you too busy in a workplace of your own? Or maybe you’ve been trying applying for jobs and don’t have time to get distracted by the so-called Interwebs. Well, we’ve made done the work for you:
A little tough love [...]
By anthony balderrama on Aug 6, 2009 in Job Search, Jobs, News, Unemployment | 0 Comments
We have a new Supreme Court justice and John Hughes died. Big day.
But here are other stories worth reading:
We’ll take signs of recovery anywhere we can find ‘em!
U.S. Initial Jobless Claims Fall More Than Projected
People helping people–nice story!
Job seekers are forming groups to lend each other a hand — and support
Hmm.
Teller Fired For Foiling Robbery
We [...]
