Being eco-friendly is important to only activists, right? Wrong. Can you make a difference without being caught up in the politics of it all? Absolutely. There are many careers that have created a new niche in the job market – Green Collar Jobs. These jobs have a strong hand in producing energy-efficient, ecologically sustainable, and [...]
This is the second in a two part series of finding a new job in relatively little time for victims of the job market. Please be sure to view the first part here. Go to Networking Events Networking is one of the most effective ways to get your foot in the door for a potential [...]
A (nearly) foolproof plan to finding another job fast. You’re Fired! Whether it’s those words you hear or a pink slip that you see which notifies you of your tenure coming to an end, it’s time to think on your feet and start looking for a new job, pronto. Problem is, the unemployment rate is [...]
Job security is a major concern for many Americans. Regardless of the educational degree you hold, you are not impervious to layoffs. Today’s job market is tighter than ever and the large companies in the Silicon Valley certainly do not make it easier on the community. Cisco Systems recently laid off nearly 700 people from their San Jose Headquarters. As you can imagine, each time Cisco, Yahoo, Intel, or other major company has a layoff, it makes your job searching even more difficult.
Some companies are on a hiring freeze for certain departments. They’re “cutting the fat,” so to speak, and certain positions have been hit hard – well, the companies that have little foresight and aren’t interested in long-term investment and potential. Important to note is that almost all of these jobs can either be full-time positions, or can be taken as a consulting position. Each position will have duties specific to the company’s needs and, as you will see below, there are different titles used for similar positions.
