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The Ten Worst Jobs In America

Trudy — Mon, 29 Apr 2013 14:04:41 +0000

Being a newspaper reporter is the worst job to have in America. That’s the word from Careercast.com which looked at five factors to compile a list of the ten worst jobs to have in 2013. CareerCast.com puts newspaper reporter at the top of the list for worst job in America. The reasons include shrinking budgets [...]

Today's Job Market Demands a College Degree

Mark Richards — Fri, 22 Feb 2013 10:32:23 +0000

During my fathers generation an Associates Degree made you very employable. In my day you needed at least a Bachelors Degree and now for my son, he’d better consider a Masters Degree or better to put his resume on the top of the pile. Research shows that for even low paying, $10.00 an hour jobs, [...]

Honest Cover Letter Charms Wall Street

Jeremy Taylor — Thu, 17 Jan 2013 21:55:42 +0000

Summer internships on Wall Street can be difficult to snag, especially if you aren't related to one of the firm's senior executives.

But as an unnamed college student has proved, the really honest approach to job seeking can also work. His cover letter, in which he admits he has "no unbelievably special skills or genius eccentricities" and says he "no qualms about fetching coffee, shining shoes or picking up laundry," was immediately passed around the boutique investment bank he had applied, where it was praised as an instant classic.

5 Utica Jobs That No Longer Exist

Eric Meier — Fri, 04 May 2012 22:56:57 +0000

Utica has been a bustling hub of commerce for over 150 years. We've seen businesses come and go over the years. The area has remade itself first as a halfway stop on the Erie Canal then textile and manufacturing. Now we are a hotbed of financial and insurance industries. Through our booms and busts, we [...]

What Workers Are Most Likely to Fall Asleep On the Job?

Shauna Wright — Sat, 17 Mar 2012 18:35:15 +0000

If you have a desk job, nodding off at your keyboard could get you a lousy performance review. But if you’re a transportation worker, on-the-job grogginess could actually put people’s lives at risk.

Find Out What Job Buzzwords Like 'Detail-Oriented' and 'Team Player' Really Mean

Maura Chwastyk — Mon, 05 Mar 2012 20:30:15 +0000

At some point you’ve probably held a job that turned out to be unpleasantly different than you thought. As it turns out, though, the warning signs of what positions really entail might actually be right in the job postings. Those seemingly meaningless buzzwords used in ads might be the key to avoiding workplace bait and switch in [...]

Banker Leaves One Percent Tip, Tells Waitress to 'Get a Real Job'

Shauna Wright — Tue, 28 Feb 2012 20:45:16 +0000

The Occupy Wall Street crowd may have derided the so-called “one percent,” but someone is so proud to be in those upper ranks that he showed his disdain for the rest of us by tipping a restaurant server exactly — yes — one percent on a tab, and including a nasty note to boot. The [...]

Would You Rather Have Higher Pay or Job Security? — Survey of the Day

Jeremy Taylor — Sun, 26 Feb 2012 21:37:45 +0000

In this economy, people are lucky just to have a job. Which is perhaps why the majority of Americans would pick job security over higher pay, if given the choice. The Pew Research Center asked 1,231 adults if, all other things being equal, they would prefer a job with higher pay or more job security. Overall, 58 [...]

Is Money Really the Most Important Part of a Job?

Shauna Wright — Sat, 17 Dec 2011 19:00:33 +0000

The second annual Simply Hired Job Seeker Survey reveals that when it comes to our jobs, some things truly are more important than money.

Weird Paying Jobs In China

Dave Wheeler — Wed, 19 Oct 2011 20:29:55 +0000

There are some jobs every country has, such as a cook, a farmer and a shopkeeper. Then, there are some jobs that are unique to specific cultures. The Chinese happen to have a bunch of seriously weird jobs. So if you’re looking for some new work, these jobs might be for you! The list from [...]

Top Jobs That Sound Bad, But Are Actually Really Cool

Dave Wheeler — Wed, 28 Sep 2011 18:08:02 +0000

With unemployment hovering around nine percent, there are plenty of able-bodied people out there on the sideline, looking for work. Some might settle for terrible jobs, but honestly are these jobs that bad? There are some jobs out there that sound terrible, but are actually awesome. According to BuzzFeed.com, here’s a rundown of some of [...]

Glamorous Dream Jobs That Aren't That Great

Dave Wheeler — Thu, 22 Sep 2011 15:15:14 +0000

Have you ever sat there and daydreamed about a dream job? Maybe you wanted to be an astronaut, or maybe a movie star. Sometimes these “dream jobs” aren’t as good as our fantasies. Here’s a rundown from AOL of some dream jobs that really are not as glamorous as they seem: 1) Travel Writer- You [...]

Mom Fired After Taking Time Off to Give Her Son a Kidney [VIDEO]

Shauna Wright — Wed, 14 Sep 2011 17:57:03 +0000

Claudia Rendon of Pennsylvania has had a tough year. First, her mother and uncle died, then her father was diagnosed with leukemia. As if that wasn’t enough, she later discovered her son, Alex, was in need of a kidney transplant.

Doctors found she was a suitable donor match, so Rendon took time off work to give Alex the kidney he needed. But when she tried to return to her job several weeks later, she found she’d been fired.

Atlanta Man Says He'll Do Anything (Legal) For A Price

Mark Richards — Tue, 15 Feb 2011 16:12:04 +0000

Don't write-off the U.S. economic recovery just yet. The nation's industrial sector, which has led the expansion but cooled recently, showed signs of renewed life in recent months. Unemployment claims are down are hiring is occurring in the private sector.

But, some Americans continue to struggle.

Travis Boyles says he will do “what you want him to do for less money than whoever you are paying to do it now."

The Most Satisfying Jobs

Dave Wheeler — Wed, 26 Jan 2011 21:14:00 +0000

If you’re thinking of changing careers, Yahoo.com has a list of the four most satisfying jobs in the United States. These jobs are based on opportunity, salary, flexibility, and how easy it is to advance your career. Here’s the rundown. Here’s the list according to Yahoo: 1) Freelance Graphic Designer. It’s creative, and you can [...]