Jobless rates vary but moving for work is risky By Ruth Mantell, March 8, 2011 WASHINGTON (MarketWatch) — States’ unemployment rates vary widely and job seekers may be tempted to move to where the employment grass is greener, but it’s important to assess the situation carefully before you start packing your belongings. The unemployment rate [...]
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Yahoo – 7 tips for balancing school, work, family… and everything else in your life
By Jennifer Berry January 31, 2011 If you’re anything like me, you’re struggling to balance family responsibilities, a job (or two!), and time for yourself. The danger in trying to do it all is that you risk things falling through the cracks. This can be especially true for women trying to go back to school. [...]
FOX Business News – Temping vs. Interning: Which is Better for College Students?
Temping vs. Interning: Which is Better for College Students? By Emily Driscoll January 14, 2011 College students face a double whammy when it comes to obtaining employment; they face fierce competition from unemployed workers looking for jobs in an anemic labor market and have to prove themselves to employers who often want candidates with real-world [...]
Wall Street Journal – Finance Jobs Vanish, But Not as Fast as Job Seekers
Finance Jobs Vanish, But Not as Fast as Job Seekers By Kyle Stock January 10, 2011 The ranks of finance and insurance workers, both employed and unemployed, thinned substantially in the past year, as the industry continued to shrink in the wake of the crisis. The number of workers at banks and underwriters declined by 262,000 [...]
Fox News Channel’s iMag- 7 Tips for Navigating Maternity Leave
By FNC iMag November 11, 2010 Learning you are pregnant can be an exciting and joyous time; however, for women in the workplace, navigating maternity leave can also cause stress. The Family and Medical Leave Act (1993) requires employers to allow for 12 unpaid weeks for maternity leave. Depending on your company, a portion of that [...]
Fox Business News- Six Job Hunting Myths Debunked
By Emily Driscoll for Fox Business News August 16, 2010 With the national unemployment rate hovering around 9.5%, finding a job can seem like an endless search. While experts agreed the labor market is less than friendly right now, there are steps candidates can take to increase their chances of finding employment. “The state of [...]
CNN- 10 Tips for Getting a Pay Raise in a Recession
By Mark Tutton For CNN LONDON, England (CNN) — The recession is a good excuse for employers to introduce a pay freeze, but what if you think your hard work deserves greater financial reward? Four experts share their tips for getting a pay raise during the downturn. With a bit of luck, you could get [...]
Health.com- 7 Ways to Have a Healthy Vacation Without Ever Leaving Your Home
By Kate Meyers July 2009 Same place, different mind-set—that’s the challenge of a staycation. How do you exist within the same four walls, with the same distractions—messy basement, couch and remote, computer, junk food, phone—yet create a relaxing, healthy, away-from-it-all experience? According to a 2009 AP-Gfk poll, one-third of Americans have already canceled a trip [...]
Dell Lounge- How To get Your Dream Job
Robyn Moreno July 2009 In this economy, many people are just focused on getting (or keeping) a job – dropping their hopes of opening a business or landing a job they really enjoy. But we don’t have to “get caught up in the panic or settle for work we don’t like”, says Meredith Haberfeld a [...]
TimeOut NY- Suddenly self-employed? Local career experts reveal how to win potential clients.
August 2009 By Laura House If you’ve recently been part of a “reduction in workforce,” consider that pink slip your ticket to freelance freedom. Lindsey Pollak, a consultant and self-proclaimed Gen Y career and workplace expert, predicts that “self-employment is the wave of the future because companies just aren’t that loyal to their employees anymore.” [...]
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