Archive for January, 2009

Living apart for the paycheck

Posted by Steve

January 5, 2009

A story from the International Herald Tribune. Nothing new here. Such living arrangements have been around for a long time, but will the bad economy force more families into this situation?

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Interview Basics – Have confidence in yourself

Posted by Steve

January 4, 2009

Another friend is looking for a job, but has not had any offers yet. Interviews, but no offers.

Having been a partner in a successful landscaping business for many years, she knows she’s quite personable and is at ease…

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The Obama Effect: New Job Trends to Watch in 2009

Posted by Steve

January 2, 2009

From Recruiting Trends

According to Jobfox, the most wanted new jobs, listed by major Obama initiatives, will include:

Initiative: Construction of Roads, Bridges, Transit and Rural Broadband
Key Jobs:

Construction managers
Project managers
Civil engineers

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Downsizing isn’t easy

Posted by Steve

January 2, 2009

From CNN:

Happy New Year and welcome to your new job. One that pays 30%, 50%, 70% less than your old one.

That’s right: With more than three job seekers for every opening, more workers are having to

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