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Firings vs Unemployment vs Job Growth
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, [...]
There are jobs available
The unemployment rate remains at 9.1%. But, what does this mean in terms of real job growth? Where are the jobs? “Going forward, labor experts say one of the most troubling trends in the jobs market is the number of long-term unemployed—workers who have been out of work for at least six months and have [...]
Ever Thought About the “Perfect” Job?
Do you love your job? If so, congratulations! (You can skip the rest of this article!) Many people actually dread going to work each day. Others are rather ambivalent… they can take it or leave it. If you do not love your job, perhaps it’s time to give some thought to your chosen career. After [...]
30 Jobs Needing Workers
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 [...]
Poll: How Do You Feel About Your Current Job?
Online Surveys & Market Research
Job Openings at the Best Companies to Work For!
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:
Does Your Career Field Have a Future?
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 [...]
2010 Job Forecast: Good News, Bad News
“Yay, they’re hiring!” “Boo, they’re firing!” What’s this year going to be like for job seekers? Better than 2009, I believe… but still a bit shitty. A recent survey offers some insights about how the job market may be changing. CareerBuilder questioned more than 2,700 hiring managers and HR professionals from across the U.S. for [...]
