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- Writing a Resume 11:50pm Nov 7
- Bad Job? New Job? First Job? Share Your Story 11:08pm Nov 6
- Employment Background Checks 10:00pm Nov 6
When you're writing a resume, it's important to get it right. Everything from the content you include in your resume to how you present that content matters...
What doemployers want to know before they hire you? You might be surprised at how much they want to knowand how much they check...
Do you have a bad job,first job, or how you found a job story to share? We have received lots of interesting worst job stories - ranging from second wives to mind readers and plain old bad jobs that are high stress and low pay...
What doemployers want to know before they hire you? You might be surprised at how much they want to knowand how much they check...
The unemployment rate hit a tough milestone last month, reaching 10.2% for the first time in 26 years. Since the start of the recession, payroll employment has fallen by 7.3 million jobs. In October, non-farm payroll employment dropped by 190,000 jobs...
November 6 Update: President Obama has signed the unemployment extension legislation. Unemployed workers should check with their state unemployment office for details on when payments will start being made...
November 4 Update: The Senate has voted in favor ofan unemployment extension. The Senate voted 98 - 0 to extend jobless benefits by 14 weeks for every state and an additional 6 weeks, for a total of 20 weeks, in high unemployment states where unemployment is over 8.5%...
With all the focus on online job searching, it's important to remember that some employers recruit the old fashioned way.Smaller localcompanies don't always post onjob boards or on their company web site, so you may not find their jobopening online...
There is a school of thoughtthat says unconventional job search tactics work. Doing something different can help you stand out from the crowd and get noticed. It can also backfire, but that's a story for another day...
November 2 Update: The Senate voted 85-2 Monday to limit debate and move ahead on an unemployment extension vote. A final vote is expected later this week...
November 2 Update The Senate voted 85-2 Monday to limit debate and move ahead with a vote to approve unemployment extension legislation. A final vote is expected later this week. October 29 Update: The Senate is moving closer to voting to extend unemployment insurance...
You have a job interview scheduled, but you're sick, or simply can't make it. What should you do? I know how important job interviews are, but given the concerns about seasonal (or common) flu and swine flu (H1N1), even if you have just a cold you should reschedule the interview...
Before you can start to job search, you need a resume. A resume isa summary of your work-relatedhistory - a written compilation of your education, work experience, credentials, and accomplishments...
You have found a new job and you're ready to give two weeks notice to your current employer. Or, you've lost your job. What's the best way to say goodbye? First things, first...
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Do you have a bad job, first job, or how you found a job story to share? We have received lots of interesting worst job stories - ranging from second wives to mind readers and plain old bad jobs that are high stress and low pay. First job stories run the gamut, too - from paper boys to princesse...
