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6-figure jobs - no degree required
CNN article: You don't necessarily need to go to college to make big bucks. PayScale.com ran the numbers and found jobs where top performers can earn $100,000 or more a year without a bachelor's degree. Here's the list: Fire chief...
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Job postings reach highest levels of 2010
Indeed.com blog. In their August Industry Employment Trends, all 12 of the major industries they tracked had more job postings than any other month this year. Year-over-year job posting growth also occurred in all 12 industries. They also have their...
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Happy Labor Day, Workers
Fortune article: Take a moment during your end-of-summer holiday to remember the people who built America and to recognize the strengths of our ever-evolving workforce today. As a tribute, Fortune teamed up with Life.com to create a photo gallery depicting...
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Words of wisdom from executive recruiters
BusinessWeek: Headhunter Hints that are updated every week. Here's a hint that answers a question I get all the time:"Don't be freaked out by the interview question, "What wrong turns or unfortunate choices have you made in your career?" Ability...
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August jobs report: Signs of life for employment
CNN article: Business hiring is picking up. Not as much as most people would like, but the signs are there. "Businesses added 67,000 jobs to their payrolls in August. Economists had forecast a smaller gain of 44,000 jobs. It marked...
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Tips for Humanizing Your Resume
BusinessWeek article: Kill the stultifying, dull corporate-speak—before it kills your chance to get an interview. "There are resumes that, from the first word, signal that the person behind the résumé is someone you'd like to know more about. These provocative...
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Jobs: Stopped firing, not yet hiring
CNN article: The jobs picture still looks sour, but there could be light at the end of the tunnel. "Compared to a year ago, downsizing activity dropped 55% in August, and job cuts have eased 65% so far this year...
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Managing Older Managers: A Guide for Younger Bosses
Harvard Business Review article: If you're a youngish entrepreneur or boss, hiring the best people probably will mean recruiting older workers. "Managing a colleague with ten or fifteen more years of experience than you can present unusual challenges of motivation,...
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M.B.A. Applications Down
CareerJournal article: Full-time M.B.A. applications have slumped after several years of increases. "Many full-time programs have seen a drop in applications, partly due to increased competition from schools abroad and because of increased difficulty securing visas and student loans." "At...
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Negotiating a Salary Discrepancy
CareerJournal article: You’ve got the letter with the job offer in your hands. But what if what’s on paper doesn’t match what you were initially promised? "Whether it’s a discrepancy in salary, bonuses or responsibilities, some job seekers are finding...
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Jobless claims drop
CNN article: The number of first-time filers for unemployment insurance fell more than expected last week, according to a weekly government report released Thursday. "There were 473,000 initial jobless claims filed in the week ended Aug. 21, down 31,000 from...
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The Young and Successful Job Search
BusinessWeek article: So, you're just out of school and searching? Here's how to snag a position that makes a fitting start to your desired career path. Here's advice for entry-level professionals; 1. Think Internship, Even If You've Already Done One—or...
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Test Prep for 4-Year-Olds
WSJ article: In their quest to get their kids in the best schools (kindergarten) in New York City, parents are now hiring consultants to coach their children on how to get in. "This fall, my oldest child is entering kindergarten....
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Where the jobs are in transportation and healthcare
Indeed.com July Industry Employment Trends show Transportation job postings increasing 103% year-over-year and Healthcare continuing to have the most jobs available. They took a closer look at Transportation and Healthcare to help job seekers identify abundant and growing opportunities in...
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The Jobs Picture: A State-By-State Guide
BusinessWeek article: While the economy has started to recover, the jobs outlook remains iffy, with employment falling in 28 states over the past year and rising in 22. PDF of where employment is shrinking and where it's not. Interesting. Full...
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Firms Invest Big in Career Sites
CareerJournal article: Despite the cost-cutting and layoffs of the past two years, many companies have continued to beef up their career-opportunity websites in an attempt to keep their brands fresh in the eyes of younger would-be employees and to be...
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What Does Your Cubicle Say About You?
CareerBuilder article: With the amount of time people spend at work, it makes sense that they like to make their surroundings pleasant. I was quoted in this article. Thank you Beth! "When decorating a cubicle, consider corporate/office culture," notes Deborah...
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Six Job Hunting Myths Debunked
FoxBusiness.com article: While experts agreed the labor market is less than friendly right now, there are steps candidates can take to increase their chances of finding employment. I was quote in this article. Thank you Emily for including me! "Career...
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Video Resumes Reveal Too Much
Smart Money article: Job seekers may be ready for their close-up, but hiring managers are less than impressed. Video resumes aren’t new, but as high unemployment drags on, they’re increasingly pitched to job hunters looking to stand out. "If you...
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A Jump in Hiring—But Only Part-Time
Business Week article: More temp workers are being hired, but companies don't trust the recovery. "As orders for locomotive engines picked up this spring, the GE Transportation factory near Erie, Pa., started hiring to fill positions, which had fallen to...
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