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Career Advice & News Center Topics
Employment News
- Census Bureau must fill jobs for population tally
- As the government attempts to bring forth practical measures to promote the health of the U.S. job market, one agency has announced that it plans to take a much more proactive approach: hire about 1.2 million new employees. (more »)
- Growing clean-energy jobs demand skilled workers
- Even as unemployment lines have gotten longer, the need for skilled trade workers has increased. To accomdate the escalating numbers of jobless Americans, the Obama administration is trying to enact green initiatives which aim to create a stronger economy based on renewable energy. (more »)
- It's a tough job, but somebody's got to scoop it
- In times of economic distress it can be very easy to focus on the negative side of things. Yes, the unemployment rate at 10.2 percent is at its highest level in more than 15 years. Yes, as the months go by more and more employees are losing their jobs because of company cutbacks. But in a marketplace in which dog droppings can produce millions of dollars in revenue, the outlook for creative entrepreneurs may not be so bad. (more »)
Job Search Advice
- Who is hiring? Find out.
- You can easily access all jobs posted on the Internet by using Job.com. However, we thought we would give you a few hints on how to find companies aggressively hiring. Remember that job searching is a numbers game! (more »)
- Fastest Growing Industries in 2009
- Are you struggling to find employment in these tough economic times? Consider joining a stronger industry and applying your current skills to a growing field. Job.com's in-house survey found the following leading fields to be the most thriving in today's economy: (more »)
- More Creative Ways to Earn Some Cash While Job Searching
- We received a lot of positive feedback from our Tip in July from Project Working Mom... and Dads, too! featuring creative ways to earn some cash while searching for a new job, so we thought we would share a few additional ways. (more »)
Local Job News
- Census Bureau must fill jobs for population tally
- As the government attempts to bring forth practical measures to promote the health of the U.S. job market, one agency has announced that it plans to take a much more proactive approach: hire about 1.2 million new employees. (more »)
- Older job seekers in Florida get boost from federal government
- As workers and job seekers prepare for the weekend on Friday, two new announcements from the government may give Americans, some of whom may be anxious for good news regarding the job market, a reason to celebrate. (more »)
- Employment Department: Healthcare, education fields to grow in Oregon
- Job-seekers in the Northwest may decide to narrow their career searches after the Oregon Employment Department released a report on Tuesday projecting the state's employment trends over the next 10 years. (more »)
Work Home Life Balance
- Census Bureau report shows increase in home-based work
- Because of the nature of the issue, whenever one talks about achieving a better work-life balance, the tone is usually indignant and takes the form of a series of complaints. However, that tendency may start to vanish as Americans take a more active role in shaping their work schedules and personal lives. (more »)
- Michelle Obama explains benefits of work-life balance to Department of Labor
- In an appearance before the Department of Labor on Thursday, January 14, first lady Michelle Obama encouraged U.S. companies to more aggressively implement policies that will help their employees achieve a better work-life balance, so they may be attentive to familial obligations. (more »)
- Employment study good news for working mothers
- The success of ongoing efforts to establish a suitable balance between one's job responsibilities and personal endeavors depends on a variety of factors, particular to the situation of each individual employee. For example, an unmarried, childless commercial fisherman who revels in the wonders of the great outdoors may find it quite easy to meet the demand of his job while fulfilling personal desires. (more »)
Career Track
- Career in the arts a 'natural' path for late museum director
- For some people, the stock market, the court of law or the physician’s table do little to excite the senses. Noting the ways in which art can express details about chaos or confusion in poignant ways, professionals in artistic fields often elect to surround themselves with calming portraits. (more »)
- Former glamour model on track for career in nursing
- Career paths can often be meandering and full of unexpected twists and turns. While some people set their career goals as young children, imaginatively checking a sibling's heartbeat with a plastic stethoscope, others find that a certain profession fills a void in their adult life. Regardless of when the revelation hits, training and advancement in a desired field is usually a few short steps away. (more »)
- Path to the White House paved by pies?
- Career choices can be occasionally obscured by an individual's interest in multiple fields. Someone who is interested in American politics and culinary arts may go to great lengths to avoid Korean cuisine, consider the impact of bean dip on the healthcare system or endorse (or completely abstain from) Heinz ketchup, which is produced by compay owned by the wife of Senator John Kerry. (more »)
Recent Articles
- North Carolina sees an increase in IT hiring for the month of February
- Date: 03/16/2010
- With technology continuing to integrate itself into various industries, there is a higher need than ever for people who are qualified to work in information technology (IT). Many companies are integrating the newest software and devices into the way they conduct business in order to properly serve their clients and work efficiently. While many industries are at a lull because of the economic crisis, there is still hope for employment in the technology field. (more »)
- Filed under Employment News
- Half of physician training will be online by 2016
- Date: 03/15/2010
- Part of the territory that comes with becoming a physician is the multitude of training programs throughout the career in addition to the countless years of medical school that are needed to become certified. Individuals might want to be extremely dedicated to the profession before they decide to go through with all of the education requirements, as they can be costly. According to Aspiringdocs.com, medical school starts at $22,199 a year for in-state students attending public universities, which does not include other expenses that can set a person back at least $18,000 a year. (more »)
- Filed under Employment News
- Half of physician training will be online by 2016
- Date: 03/15/2010
- Part of the territory that comes with becoming a physician is the multitude of training programs throughout the career in addition to the countless years of medical school that are needed to become certified. Individuals might want to be extremely dedicated to the profession before they decide to go through with all of the education requirements, as they can be costly. According to Aspiringdocs.com, medical school starts at $22,199 a year for in-state students attending public universities, which does not include other expenses that can set a person back at least $18,000 a year. (more »)
- Filed under Employment News