Archive for July, 2010

Do Employers Really Screen Credit Scores?

Posted by Steve

July 20, 2010

Revealing…. (via Mint.com)

The almighty credit score. It determines your interest rates, insurance premiums, and… an employer’s decision to offer you a job? Is this scary statement really true? Credit expert John Ulzheimer walks you through what employers can and cannot do when…

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Workers over 65 vie with teens in labor market for the first time since Truman

Posted by Steve

July 15, 2010

More from the trenches of the Great Recession (via sfgate.com)

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The 8 lowest-paying jobs in America

Posted by Steve

July 12, 2010

I have a friend who is currently unemployed and is having a terrible time finding work. He’s highly educated and intelligent with an MBA. And he’s had to work some low-wage jobs just to bring in a paycheck. He’s very discouraged about his job prospects. So along comes this discouraging story…

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