Alright, look at you landing a new job! While the job market has certainly picked up in recent years, that doesn’t mean it feels any easier to get a job, especially a good one that pays well. Before you go out celebrating your new fortune, and hopefully not spending your fortune, there are a few…
Attempting to interpret labor market data can be extremely challenging, as the information published through reports and other mediums can be extremely contradictory. This is showcased in the U.S. market at present, where a recent rise in jobless claims and slow wage growth is being offset by a lowering unemployment rate. So despite challenges, the…
As we enter 2015, the global labor market appears to be in increasingly robust health. While there remain concerns surrounding a lack of permanent employment opportunities, the rate of overall job creation continues to increase as the applications for unemployment benefits declines. This is certainly the case in the U.S., for example, where the applications…
What does the future job market look like for someone just entering the workforce, or those wanting to change careers? CareerBuilder and Economic Modeling Specialist International (EMSI) estimated that the U.S. workforce will grow by 4.4 percent between 2014 and 2017. Here are several job options that are sure to be in demand and make…
A faltering economy can have severe repercussions, one of which is college graduates who can’t find jobs. With mounting student loan debt, they find that the job market in their chosen field isn’t hiring. When graduates can’t find work in more traditional fields, it may be time to look at other job options. Here are…
Looking for a job today can often be a daunting prospect, particularly if you are not familiar with the ins and outs of online job hunting. The following tips will help you organize and execute your job search in the digital age. 1. Perfect Your Resume The first step in any job search is to…
Finding a job without a degree is not always easy. In this economy, you may end up fighting for jobs with underemployed college graduates. Fortunately, there are many jobs that only require a high school diploma. Here are five jobs that any high school graduate can apply for. Chef A chef is someone who prepares…
Many college students struggle with earning money and paying for school. It is difficult to hold an hourly job, especially if it doesn’t work with your class schedule. Instead of adding this stress to your already hectic life, you can earn money by taking on odd jobs, and earn cash that works with your schedule….
Most of us will have some sort of idea in terms of our career and the job that we want to do to see us through until retirement. Yet, often this job won’t be found on our doorsteps. It would be ideal to stay in the area where you have grown up and be close…
With this first post of the new year, I’d like to talk a bit about making sure your online presence isn’t hurting your chances of landing a job interview. One of the first things many hiring managers do now (myself included!) is check some of the major social sites to see what information is posted…
Landing your dream job is not always an easy feat to accomplish, regardless of your experience and the desire you have to work in any particular industry. When you want to work towards landing your dream job, becoming proficient at a few skills can help to assist you during the process. The more proficient you…
Just because a clinic is small and local doesn’t mean it doesn’t have the best talent possible. There are many ways for a small family clinic to attract the best talent, like the ways listed blow. 1. Use promotional items at job fairs. Just like marketing a product, a small clinic can market themself to…