FPC’s latest Workplace Web Poll Data indicates that the employment marketplace may be in for a shake-up in 2012 as employees who see an improving job market start looking for new job opportunities. Every quarter, FPC surveys professionals to gain insights on their perspective on workplace issues and trends. Today’s report is published as part [...]
People looking for work were more optimistic in the fourth quarter, according to Sausalito’s Glassdoor Inc. Latest from The Business Journals Top 25 ‘oddball’ job interview questions from 2011From quirky to crazy: ‘Oddball’ job interview questions 25 ‘oddball’ job interview questions for 2011 Follow this company ., and they have some reason to be. Glassdoor [...]
Irvine, California (PRWEB) January 05, 2012 Industry leading online marketing and local SEOservice provider, 29 Prime, announced the creation of over 200 positions to support its recent expansion. The positions are located in its sales, customer service, technology and recruiting departments. Anyone interested in these positions can apply onl ine by going to 29 Prime [...]
Updated: December 13, 2011, 6:28 AM WASHINGTON — Joblessness has declined far less than firings since the recession ended in 2009, creating a record divergence that shows companies lack the confidence to hire. At 8.6 percent in November, unemployment has fallen 1.5 points from a 26-year high of 10.1 percent in October 2009. By contrast, [...]
Allegedly, these are actual statements written on job applications. Whether that’s true or not, I think they’ll make you smile. (I wonder how many of them got hired.) • “I have lurnt Word Perfect 6.0 computor and spreadsheet pogroms.” • “Am a perfectionist and rarely if if every forget details.” • “Received a plague for [...]
In one of my past lives I held a Top Secret security clearance as a Civil Service employee working for the Air Force. So I am familiar with background checks. (Which is why watching “24″ and seeing so many infiltrators/spies and/or people with family/financial/emotional problems working for CTU each season drives me crazy.) But many [...]
Today is the 40th Anniversary of Earth Day. Are you interested in green jobs? You’re not alone. Many people want meaningful work that allows them to feel good about what they’re doing, and helping Mother Nature is a noble cause. According to a recent national survey by CareerBuilder.com, 10% of employers have added “green jobs,” [...]
Many job seekers tend to overlook job fairs these days, especially with so many career advisors telling them to use LinkedIn, Twitter, and other Social Media tools. Plus job fairs are crowded, busy, competitive, and sometimes confusing events. But where else can you visit dozens of potential employers in person — who are actively looking [...]
Thinking about changing careers, or wondering what to do after you graduate? While I do not advise going after “hot” jobs without serious self-evaluation to determine whether or not you’d be a good fit for them (or they’d be a good fit for you), if you’re totally clueless about what you’d like to do, it may help [...]
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According to Fortune, 22 of the best companies to work for have at least 500 openings each, totaling more than 87,750 jobs. In case you’re thinking of applying for one of those 87,750 jobs, here are some of the “insider tips” provided by HR reps of the companies that are hiring:
Wondering if you’re in a dead-end job? Thinking of switching to a new career field? With so many changes being flung at us due to new technologies, new economies, and new lifestyle priorities, the beginning of the new decade is a perfect time to polish up your crystal ball. What? You don’t have one? Well maybe this chart forecasting [...]
