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Career Advice & News Center Topics
Employment News
- Degrees open career opportunities for older Americans
- Older workers seeking to stay ahead of changes in the economy or to expand their savings are switching careers shortly before retiring. Though a wealth of experience aids these employees in making the professional change they desire, some jobless seniors are seeking new degrees to help them build credentials for a career change. (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 »)
- Recession lowers career goals of young adults
- The current state of the economy has instilled a unique set of workplace expectations in the generation of young adults known as the Millennials, a recent study has found. (more »)
Job Search Advice
- The Art of the Networking Letter
- Job search seems to be a matter of email, computer databases, job boards, and technology today but these are just tools used to accomplish a goal that has never changed in the history of hiring and job search. That goal is to connect people and jobs. (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 »)
- How To Prepare for Different Types of Interviews
- The job interview will be the most important factor in an employer's decision to hire. Employers are most interested in job candidates who communicate well, have a professional attitude and who have researched their organizations. There are different types of interviews and several people may interview you. Be prepared with extra copies of your resume, cover letter, and references and find out in advance the names and titles of the people who will conduct the interview. (more »)
Local Job News
- Green initiatives offering solar installation positions in California
- Green business managers in California are looking to at-risk youth to help them install solar panels, and the relationship may prove symbiotic for both parties. (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 »)
- Government work a source of hope in otherwise troubled North Carolina job market
- Military and other federal, state and local agencies are looking for network engineers and other tech workers in North Carolina, and along with the healthcare industry, those openings represent the green shoots of recovery that are otherwise hard to find in the state. (more »)
Work Home Life Balance
- Female managers may be set for a revolution to balance work and home life
- Women who are looking to balance their careers as managers and raising a family may have seen promotions pass them by and been stressed from long hours, but that could change very soon. (more »)
- Entrepreneurs find success balancing work and home life
- The tough job market has forced some to be a bit more creative with their employment search and a few, for at least the time being, have taken a stab at entrepreneurship. (more »)
- Coming back to work after having children could affect work life balance
- Relaunching a career can take some work, whether one returns from a posting as a business manager overseas or as a full-time new mom. (more »)
Career Track
- Degrees open career opportunities for older Americans
- Older workers seeking to stay ahead of changes in the economy or to expand their savings are switching careers shortly before retiring. Though a wealth of experience aids these employees in making the professional change they desire, some jobless seniors are seeking new degrees to help them build credentials for a career change. (more »)
- Attorneys are playing a role in the career development of others
- Many law firms require their attorneys to do pro bono legal work or to volunteer their time outside of the office to maintain a well-rounded work force. While some feel the push to stick with what they know and offer legal advice, others are helping job seekers by offering tips and tricks garnered from their own experience. (more »)
- Accountants are taking lead finance roles in firms worried about past industry failures
- Senior accountants are finding that their services are now sought after by major financial firms who want accountability and auditing knowledge at the highest levels of corporate governance. (more »)
Recent Articles
- Recession lowers career goals of young adults
- Date: 11/19/2009
- The current state of the economy has instilled a unique set of workplace expectations in the generation of young adults known as the Millennials, a recent study has found. (more »)
- Filed under Employment News
- It's a tough job, but somebody's got to scoop it
- Date: 11/19/2009
- 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 »)
- Filed under Employment News
- Finance firms adapt strategies, workforce for economic growth
- Date: 11/19/2009
- According to the results of a recent survey, about half of accountants believe that their companies are not doing everything possible to prepare for and foster an economic recovery. (more »)
- Filed under Employment News