[credit] The national unemployment rate has reached double digits – 10.2% t0 be exact - the highest since 1983. So, what does that mean for the 89.8% of the American workforce that is employed? Work, work, and more work – probably with no overtime pay. What some people might not realize is that unemployment rate [...]
In your hunt for a job, you’ll see requests for many pieces of documentation. The most commonly requested document is the resume; but following closely alongside it is the c.v., or curriculum vitae. What is the difference between these two related items? Let’s take a closer look…
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 [...]
