Searching for jobs online is a great way to see who’s hiring and allows your resume to be seen by employers. But if you’re only looking online, you may be missing out on job opportunities. Not to mention, there are some common mistakes that can actually keep you from being hired. While you should search [...]
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How to avoid a dead-end job search
Posted in Employment, tagged interview, job search, jobs, networking on July 23, 2010 | Comments Off
Caution: work at home scams
Posted in Employment, tagged job scams, Money, unemployment on June 29, 2010 | Comments Off
With options running out, more folks looking to make some extra income are falling prey to work-at-home schemes. Of course, there are legitimate home based jobs out there too. Being able to tell the difference can save you a lot of headache and money. Before you say yes or offer any information, make sure you [...]
As benefits run out, unemployed run out of options
Posted in Employment, Money, tagged financial assistance, jobless benefits, jobs, unemployment extensions on June 23, 2010 | Comments Off
Once again, jobless benefits are running out. And the extension that would have continued covering millions on unemployment and COBRA has lapsed. This means 1.2 million people will lose the income they depend on to pay for bills, food, and everything in between. So, what can you do? If you’re running out of coverage, there [...]
From retired to hired
Posted in Employment, Money, tagged finding a job, jobs, Recession, retirement on May 27, 2010 | Comments Off
Since the recession began, more folks age 55 and up have made their way back into the job market. Of course, with dwindling retirement accounts and longer lifespans, many have little choice but to find a new niche – even after retiring. Whether it’s for financial reasons or just for something to do, it seems [...]
Your heart shouldn’t be working overtime
Posted in Employment, Health Care, tagged heart health, jobs, overtime on May 11, 2010 | Comments Off
If you’re working 11 plus hour days, I probably don’t need to tell you that all of that overtime is hard on your health. But those extra hours may actually be increasing your risk of developing serious heart problems. Of course, there are a number of factors that can lead to heart disease and heart [...]
Why you should look for a job now
Posted in Employment, tagged college grads, job search, unemployment on April 27, 2010 | Comments Off
Soon-to-be college grads: waiting until graduation is in sight to start your job search simply won’t do in today’s economy. Even if you were just accepted, you should get the ball rolling and fast. Don’t forget, the unemployment rate is somewhere around 10 percent. So it’s not a huge surprise that most new grads will [...]






