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Sad news about “Last Lecture” author »

We were sad to learn that Randy Pausch died this morning. We just profiled his inspirational book, “The Last Lecture”, and its lessons on time management in our blog Wednesday.

Professor Pausch and his family and friends are in our thoughts. Continue reading

CareerBuilder.com Q3 Job Forecast released »

Here at CareerBuilder.com, we have just released our latest job forecast, and it has a wealth of useful information for companies and job seekers alike. 

The survey showed a continued trend of cautious hiring, and a gradual slowdown in the creation of new jobs. Continue reading

Happy hour »

To many workers, there are few phrases that bring more excitement and anticipation to their workday than the phrase “happy hour”.

 

Here in our job seeker blog, we have talked before about some of the possible pitfalls of mixing alcohol and work-related functions. Continue reading

Latest Working News »

A couple week’s worth…

McDonald’s workers get settlement over harassment suit

8 co-workers win $276 million Jackpot…and plan to keep working

Man had friend shoot him in the shoulder to skip work

Egg McMuffin inventor passes away

Barista donates her kidney to save a customer’s life

Teens face tough market for summer jobs Continue reading

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Thank goodness it’s Friday!

Not much seems to be going on in the world of work, but here are a couple of headline’s that caught my eye:

Pilot fired for buzzing Washington airfield

Anchor uses own newscast to unveil run for office

Assistant principal arrested

Mental facility employee investigated for bringing saw to work Continue reading

CareerBuilder.com Launches PrimeCB! »

It’s no secret that there’s a shortage of qualified workers – you hear it everywhere, from daily news to reports to the blog you’re reading right now. But, given this shortage, 22 percent of employers say they plan to rehire retirees from other companies in 2008, according to a new CareerBuilder.com survey. Continue reading

Latest Working News »

Happy Friday people!

Here’s the latest in working news to get your weekend started…

GM looks for buyouts

Taxi driver plays Cupid 

Woman named best grocery bagger

Writer’s strike is OVER! 

Waitresses banned from dancing 

Therapist in tragic slaying  Continue reading

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Happy Friday! Any plans for the weekend, besides continuing the job search?

Here’s some easy reading to start your weekend. Enjoy this week’s latest working news!

Coroner steals gift cards from dead woman

Man rescues co-worker from crocodile – shoots him in the process

Mature workers snag new jobs

Woman sabotages her company because she thought she was being fired

DMV employee charged with selling licenses Continue reading

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Happy Friday, ya’ll! Some of this weeks latest working news…

Paramedic doesn’t check vital signs of patient

Police chief fired for stealing beer

Comedian living in Ikea store

$21K an hour for a part-time job?

Ex-Olympian sentenced to six months in jail  Continue reading

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Hey everyone!

Sorry it’s been awhile, I’ve been on vacation for the holidays. Don’t worry, I didn’t go anywhere to be jealous of – just at home with the family in good ol’ Eastern Iowa.

I hope everyone had a great holiday and is enjoying the New Year so far. Continue reading