New July unemployment figures show that 15 states have already reached 10% unemployment, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.Many economists and pundits have focused like vultures on the national jobless rate rising to 10% ...READ»
The exploding popularity of social networking sites has created a new Wild West in the recruitment landscape, where few boundaries, guideposts, and rules exist. But recruiters and job seekers are rushing in for possible rewards.A ...READ»
Many people feel stuck in their current jobs. They may be grateful to have a job in this economy, but the job isn't satisfying them. If you're in that situation, some information below might help.Begin by doing some ...READ»
I've heard other reporters chuckle when I suggest that one of the biggest priorities for job seekers with their resumes should be spell-checking and proofreading. "No duh" is the implied message. But what seems obvious is often a ...READ»
The gloom of the recession had many people expecting salary shrinkage this year, especially for new grads just entering the workforce. But the average 2009 starting salary for new college grads is lower than last year's by less than 1 ...READ»
In keeping with the overall theme of this blog, I decided to do a quick Q&A on career guidance with two authors of new career books. Ford R. Myers is the author of "Get the Job You Want, Even When No One's Hiring" (published in ...READ»
With job losses in nearly every industry, the June unemployment numbers (9.5% unemployment rate, 467K jobs lost) show that the already tough job market has some distance to go before turning the corner. Hopeful signs exist, but people ...READ»
Being asked to name one of your biggest weaknesses during a job interview is the worst interview question from a job-seeker's perspective. It feels like an invitation to lie, because who is really going to reveal that kind of ...READ»
