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5 Common and Major Interview Mistakes

Kathy Landin — Sat, 15 Jun 2013 18:50:33 +0000

Job interviews are hard enough without sabotaging yourself by making some major mistakes that hiring managers say are all too common. These seem like obvious interview no-nos, but they’re at the top of every recruiter’s list of things they see people doing all the time that kill their chances of being offered a job. If [...]

Economy Adds 175,000 Jobs, Unemployment Rate Rises Slightly to 7.6%

Chris Chaberski — Fri, 07 Jun 2013 16:47:04 +0000

Job growth in May beat economists' expectations, coming in at 175,000 new positions added, which aligns closely with the yearly average. The unemployment rate rose ever so slightly, from 7.5 percent to 7.6 percent, a result of more people entering the work force, according to the Labor Department.

The 9 Best Job Applications Ever

Cameron Simcik — Sat, 01 Jun 2013 14:06:19 +0000

It's no secret getting a job these days is pretty tough. So that's why it's more important than ever to stand out from the rest of your peers, and we're not just talking clever resumes. See, going the creative route on actual job applications is another solid way to guarantee you'll get noticed, whether it be going overly positive or just plain hilarious (we prefer the latter).

Employment Laws You Should Know Before Taking a Job

Kathy Landin — Sat, 25 May 2013 14:41:34 +0000

All employees have basic rights. We can't be chained to our desks or held as indentured servants, for example. But do we actually know enough when it comes to the federal laws that govern our workplaces? You may have rights you didn’t know you had, particularly when it comes to getting hired.

Solid April Jobs Report Shows Dropping Unemployment Rate, Business Expansion

Chris Chaberski — Sat, 11 May 2013 15:43:35 +0000

The economy added 165,000 jobs in April, bringing the overall unemployment rate down a tick to 7.5 percent. The monthly report from the Labor Department also included upward revisions to the last two reports, helping to ease fears of a slowdown. Last month’s jobs numbers seemed ominous. The number of positions added in March was [...]

When Switching Jobs, Remember These 5 Things

Kathy Landin — Sun, 21 Apr 2013 14:08:42 +0000

The job market is pretty tight right now, so most days you’re probably thankful just to have a job that pays. But somewhere down the road that may not be enough. You may find yourself looking for a new position, even as you continue to hold down your current one. There are certain things you should keep in mind when that time comes.

Jobless Claims Fall by 42,000 — Is the Job Market Doing Better?

Chris Chaberski — Sat, 13 Apr 2013 17:37:02 +0000

After last week’s disappointing March jobs report, the Department of Labor released some rather encouraging news on Thursday. The number of people applying for unemployment benefits fell by 42,000, from 388,000 to 346,000, in the past week. It may be an indicator that the March employment report, which showed an increase of just 88,000 jobs, [...]

What States Have the Highest Unemployment Rates?

Kathy Landin — Sat, 16 Mar 2013 19:10:32 +0000

It’s not easy being unemployed or under-employed, but you are definitely not alone. Even with a highly positive new jobs report just out and the country apparently on an upswing, an unemployment rate of 7.7 percent means a lot of people still need jobs.

But that doesn’t mean the situation is hopeless for anyone. If you’re spent on looking for available jobs in your current locale because it seems like the well has dried, you could be right. Some states have higher unemployment rates than others, and you could be stuck living somewhere that’s not helping you. It might be time to relocate.

Economy Adds 236,000 Jobs; Unemployment Rate Drops to 7.7%

Chris Chaberski — Sat, 16 Mar 2013 16:22:32 +0000

The labor market—and the economy overall—is improving, albeit gradually, with employers adding 236,000 jobs in February. That gain brought the unemployment rate down a few ticks from 7.9 percent to 7.7, its lowest point in four years.

What States Have the Lowest Unemployment Rates?

Kathy Landin — Sat, 16 Mar 2013 16:08:17 +0000

If you’ve been struggling to find a new job, get that first job out of college or get back to work, perhaps it’s a change of location you need. The unemployment rate is not equal across the states, and for all the tough economic news of the past several years, things aren't all that bad in certain places.

Turn Your Hobby Into a Job

Kathy Landin — Sat, 02 Mar 2013 21:51:15 +0000

The job market is tough these days. Many people are coping with sudden layoffs, and others are struggling to find work after completing college or earning a new degree. Skilled professionals could wait months or years to find a job in the field of their expertise.

But if one of these descriptions matches you, that doesn't mean you can’t find exciting ways to earn money.

Disturbing Study Reveals Most Companies Ignore Job Applicants

Drew Weisholtz — Sat, 23 Feb 2013 18:17:38 +0000

If you think finding a job is frustrating, prepare to get even more frustrated. A new CareerBuilder survey of nearly 4,000 people found that 75% of job applicants never heard back from the employer they contacted. That astonishing high number is only the tip of the iceberg when it comes to how people about companies [...]

5 Excellent Networking Sites to Help You Find Jobs

Kathy Landin — Sat, 16 Feb 2013 21:56:42 +0000

As soon as you knew you wanted (or needed) a new job, you got on Facebook and let all your friends and connections there know what you could do and that you were available, right? You probably also went straight to LinkedIn and quickly made a profile there so people could find the awesomely productive employee that is you. But the phone didn’t start ringing.

That’s not because networking online for a job doesn’t work, it’s because you have to find all the places where you can make the Internet work for you.

The Monthly Unemployment Report Will NOT Be Delayed By Hurricane Sandy

Mark Richards — Fri, 02 Nov 2012 08:56:20 +0000

It appears that the monthly jobs report from the Labor Department that's due out today (November 2nd) will NOT be delayed because of Hurricane Sandy. The closely watched report on the unemployment rate and number of jobs created in the previous month will be the last piece of economic news to come before the Presidential election on Tuesday the 6th and will be out today.

The Monthly Unemployment Report Is Delayed By Hurricane Sandy

Mark Richards — Tue, 30 Oct 2012 13:03:22 +0000

It appears that the monthly jobs report from the Labor Department that's due out Friday (November 2nd) will be delayed because of Hurricane Sandy. The closely watched report on the unemployment rate and number of jobs created in the previous month will be the last piece of economic news to come before the Presidential election on Tuesday the 6th.

Fort Worth, Texas Mulling Controversial Move to Not Hire Smokers for City Employment [VIDEO]

Shauna Wright — Fri, 20 Apr 2012 16:30:34 +0000

If you’re a smoker who lives in Fort Worth, Texas, you may soon have to scratch city employment off your list of job prospects — the city is considering a ban on hiring tobacco users. Mayor Betsy Price cited the added insurance costs of having smokers in the workforce, saying, “Certainly we put taxpayer dollars [...]

How Are Young People Dealing With Unemployment?

Shauna Wright — Wed, 14 Mar 2012 15:31:21 +0000

The dismal state of the economy has been rough on everyone, but perhaps no more so than on those between 16 and 29. Whereas the US unemployment rate currently stands at 8.3 percent, more than half of young people under 30 are out of work. Even those with college degrees are feeling the pinch. Saddled [...]

Who's Struggling the Most With the Recovering Economy? – Dollars and Sense

Shauna Wright — Sun, 12 Feb 2012 20:08:49 +0000

Just about everyone was hit hard by the bad economy and had to change their lifestyles in at least some small way. Now that we’re all attempting to regain our footing, there’s actually one group of people having a harder time doing so than everyone else. A new study from the Pew Research Center, based [...]

Florida Residents Given Capes to Fight Unemployment

Eric Meier — Wed, 20 Apr 2011 16:26:42 +0000

A government-supported unemployment agency in Central Florida is in hot water today after it reportedly spent $14,200 to fund 6,000 superhero capes to hand out to unemployed area residents.

It's all part of what's being called the 'Cape- A-Bility Challenge,' a contest in which out-of-work Floridians take on "Dr. Evil Unemployment," a cartoon character that represents the current state of the economy. (The agency also spent $2,300 on foam cutouts of this job-killing super villain.)

Once they enter the contest, they will be provided with a red cape -- while supplies last, of course. The campaign, which some are calling "insensitive and wasteful," runs through June 30.