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Bright Home Business Ideas

Friday, May 1st, 2009 John No Comments »

While you are surviving job loss, you may want to consider this. Hopeful entrepreneurs, most of whom have lost their jobs, are capitalizing on layoffs while also highlighting the plight of the jobless. They are concocting layoff-related merchandise, offering wristbands, mugs, T-shirts, board games and more to the recently dismissed, whose ranks are rising. More [...]

Fortune 100 Employers Hiring Now!

Tuesday, April 21st, 2009 John No Comments »

Many big companies are announcing mass layoffs, but these Fortune 100 employers have at least 150 openings right now! We know that many big companies are announcing mass layoffs and pay cuts in the recession. With 5.1 million jobs lost nationwide since 2008, and the current unemployment rate at the 25-year high of 8.5%, it’s [...]

Most Wanted Job Skills

Saturday, March 28th, 2009 John No Comments »

Employers hire people who are able to create a plan that will generate personal career growth. This means that the person is willing to improve him or herself professionally by learning new things he or she still does not know. These are just some of the most wanted job skills by most employers. Hence, it [...]

Less Stressful Jobs

Sunday, March 15th, 2009 John No Comments »

If you are surviving a job loss and do fancy finding less stressful ones next time around, yes you can find them. You can find a match based on your personality type, skill set, and interests. People should look for a job niche that is less stressful. For instance, stress levels are related to the [...]

Temporary Layoffs

Thursday, February 26th, 2009 John No Comments »

To alleviate the financial crisis these days, some companies are reaching out to workers whose temporary job loss will qualify them for unemployment. Some places will bring those surviving temp job loss to campus to help register competent employees. Often those who take their time all at once can qualify for the benefits. At a [...]

Job Search Killer Tips

Tuesday, February 24th, 2009 John No Comments »

If you’re surviving a job loss and not sure what to do, here’s a list that might help.
1. Know thyself. Identify what really interest and excites you. Understand that these traits define you and use it to explore career choices and opportunities.
2. Take a career assessment test. There are a lot of career assessment tests [...]

How to Get IT or Computer Jobs

Thursday, February 12th, 2009 John 1 Comment »

If you are surviving job loss and are now looking for a new job, you can get a job in the IT or computer industry even if you have never had any training. Your job will be sweeping the floor. Joking aside, in the world out there, to become a Certified Public Accountant, you must [...]

Use the Internet When Looking for Job

Wednesday, February 11th, 2009 John No Comments »

The World Wide Web or the on-line world has completely revolutionized our workplace. Not only has it made discovering new jobs easier, it has also conferred to the cosmopolitan mobility of manpower. This is good news for people who are surviving job loss right now. Rather than searching many newspapers and print ads in different [...]

Financial Career As An Option

Tuesday, February 10th, 2009 John 1 Comment »

We are all drawn to money one way or another, right? These days, because of the financial crisis we are in, a career in Finance may not be that popular even for among those surviving job loss. But do you know that if you are financially inclined, now is the right time to enhance your [...]

Lost your Job? Now What?

Saturday, February 7th, 2009 John No Comments »

Let us face the reality now. Many people call it in many ways such as being redundant, discharged or downsized, getting dismissed or canned. Whatever you call it, receiving your pink slip or losing your job hurts deep inside. Among an assortment of life’s major events, like serious accident, divorce, death in the family, and [...]