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Career Advice & News Center Topics
Employment News
- Obama sees electric battery plant as hopeful for the future of the job market and economy
- The president has been pushing for a greener economy, and a new electric battery plant may be the beginning of a huge endeavor. (more »)
- Governor Patrick talks job creation for Massachusetts in August
- During a gubernatorial debate, Governor Deval Patrick announced that Massachusetts had added jobs for the seventh consecutive month. (more »)
- ADP: Private employers added 114,000 workers in July
- Job growth has fizzled over the past few months, but a new report indicates that private companies may have increased their hiring in July following a dismal June report. (more »)
Job Search Advice
- 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 »)
- New Jobs Data Points to Healthcare, Business, Education for Earnings Growth
- A recent report by the President's Council of Economic Advisers documents that people with college degrees in high-growth fields are best positioned to thrive in the recovering economy. (more »)
- How to Ask for the Job Interview
- "What did you get for the holidays?" This is one of the most frequently asked questions at this time of year. Answers include a myriad of 'gets' including a new TV, a laptop, movie passes, dinner at a great restaurant, a gift card for a shopping spree at the Fashion Mall! (more »)
Local Job News
- Obama sees electric battery plant as hopeful for the future of the job market and economy
- The president has been pushing for a greener economy, and a new electric battery plant may be the beginning of a huge endeavor. (more »)
- Governor Patrick talks job creation for Massachusetts in August
- During a gubernatorial debate, Governor Deval Patrick announced that Massachusetts had added jobs for the seventh consecutive month. (more »)
- Construction jobs added through large-scale Massachusetts project
- Although the construction sector may be losing steam in some areas, a recent project in Massachusetts could give a much needed boost. (more »)
Career Track
- More workers are finding they no longer have the qualifications to compete in the job market
- More individuals are finding that they no longer have the credentials to get back into the industry they were laid off from. (more »)
- Report: Announced job cuts surge in September
- ADP released its September 2011 National Employment Report this week, and analysts asserted data collected by the organization shows the dire need for action to invigorate the U.S. labor market. (more »)
- Labor Department changes long-term unemployment measurements
- Labor Department will add details about long-term unemployment to monthly unemployment reports (more »)
Celebrity
- Biggest Loser crew members picket the filming location
- Although it's a popular show, workers on the Biggest Loser are not happy with the fact that they may not receive medical coverage or pensions. (more »)
- What popular TV characters' jobs really pay
- Popular TV characters' lavish lifestyles and the jobs they are portrayed to hold don't always match (more »)
- Morning anchors react to depiction of their jobs in 'Morning Glory' film
- Morning anchors find some aspects of 'Morning Glory' realistic, others not (more »)
Accounting Jobs
- 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 »)
- New Jobs Data Points to Healthcare, Business, Education for Earnings Growth
- A recent report by the President's Council of Economic Advisers documents that people with college degrees in high-growth fields are best positioned to thrive in the recovering economy. (more »)
- Bank of America cuts 1,500 mortgage origination jobs
- Bank of America cuts mortgage origination jobs as demand for new mortgages falls (more »)
Tech Jobs
- 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 »)
- Technology jobs could be the answer to a struggling economy
- Some analysts believe that the economy could be helped through technology jobs. (more »)
- California jobs available through the grapevine
- When job seekers first look out upon the somewhat daunting world of the workforce, they tend to think of their career options as restrained to some basic categories: business, education, banking, publishing, computers, healthcare and retail, among others. Few would ever think to consider a career on a winery or vineyard, even as the industry takes steps to prove its competence as a sustainable business sector. (more »)
Construction Jobs
- Construction jobs added through large-scale Massachusetts project
- Although the construction sector may be losing steam in some areas, a recent project in Massachusetts could give a much needed boost. (more »)
- Report: Announced job cuts surge in September
- ADP released its September 2011 National Employment Report this week, and analysts asserted data collected by the organization shows the dire need for action to invigorate the U.S. labor market. (more »)
- Obama pushes infrastructure investment to create construction jobs
- President Obama once again called on lawmakers to spend more on improving the nation's infrastructure, saying that the nation's highways, railways and airports are in need of upgrade and that doing so now would create jobs for middle-class workers. (more »)
Management Jobs
- 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 »)
- Survey: 25 percent of workers unhappy with their boss
- Many workers accuse their bosses of playing favorites and having inadequate people skills (more »)
- Healthcare sector seeks career leaders
- Healthcare professionals not only help cure the sick and fight disease, but also work as a team to instill policies and attitudes toward health that will benefit ordinary people around the world. At some point, biologists, pharmacists, nurses and hospital directors are all required to develop innovative ways to treat those most in need. (more »)
Healthcare Jobs
- 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 »)
- New Jobs Data Points to Healthcare, Business, Education for Earnings Growth
- A recent report by the President's Council of Economic Advisers documents that people with college degrees in high-growth fields are best positioned to thrive in the recovering economy. (more »)
- CCS Medical to shift headquarters, create 230 healthcare jobs
- CCS Medical's move to Texas will create 230 healthcare jobs in Dallas County, company officials asserted (more »)
Work Home Life Balance
- Women during their midlife crisis have a hard time being happy with their work-life balance
- Women going through a midlife crisis may have a hard time mainting a healthy work-life balance. (more »)
- Americans still struggling to find a work life balance
- Many people are still trying to find a work life balance, especially after the recession. Some companies are beginning to offer telecommuting options for a more flexible schedule. (more »)
- Airline pilot is the most stressful job, report says
- Airline pilot is the most stressful job, audiologist the least, report says (more »)
Sales Jobs
- Experts: Jobs are available, but getting hired will take more effort
- Firms are rapidly and aggressively looking to fill sales jobs, experts affirm, especially as strong sales departments help businesses to log higher revenue and drive overall growth. (more »)
- Retailers plan to bring on 600,000 workers for the holiday season
- Those who are looking for part-time jobs as a way to make income may find it easier to find employment during the holiday season, as retailers are planning to create more than 600,000 positions. (more »)
- Kohl's to create thousands of jobs with new stores
- Kohl's will be creating thousands of jobs with its new stores and customer service center. (more »)
Customer Service Jobs
- Number of long-term unemployed Americans worrying economists
- Economists greeted the latest jobs report with a collective groan, especially as government data indicates some Americans are falling victim to a pernicious cycle of joblessness. (more »)
- Customer service jobs on the rise, data indicates
- A myriad of businesses are working to fill vacant customer service jobs, underscoring a new trend among firms. (more »)
- Obama faces hurdles in lead-up to Thursday's highly anticipated job creation speech
- President Obama is scheduled to address the nation this week, delivering a speech on job creation that is the subject of wild speculation among officials. (more »)
Recent Articles
- Report: Announced job cuts surge in September
- Date: 10/06/2011
- ADP released its September 2011 National Employment Report this week, and analysts asserted data collected by the organization shows the dire need for action to invigorate the U.S. labor market. (more »)
- Filed under Career Track
- CCS Medical to shift headquarters, create 230 healthcare jobs
- Date: 10/03/2011
- CCS Medical's move to Texas will create 230 healthcare jobs in Dallas County, company officials asserted (more »)
- Filed under Healthcare Jobs
- Experts: Jobs are available, but getting hired will take more effort
- Date: 09/30/2011
- Firms are rapidly and aggressively looking to fill sales jobs, experts affirm, especially as strong sales departments help businesses to log higher revenue and drive overall growth. (more »)
- Filed under Sales Jobs