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Some job-screening tactics challenged as illegal

Screening is fine, however to disqualify someone because of credit in this economy is ridiculous or a past conviction (at least 10+ years) for a minor offense is just as ridiculous.  How can you repair your credit or truly rehabilitate … Continue reading

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7 New Skills Every Worker Needs

Rick Newman writes a very informative article on essential career skills. 7 New Skills Every Worker Needs – Rick Newman (usnews.com).

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Finding a Job Without a College Degree

Fantastic job search information from Debra Donsten! Finding a Job Without a College Degree.

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5 Signs You’re Ready for a Professional Resume Rewrite

Some great resume information from Barbara Safani. We all need to sometimes do a “housecleaning” of that important document. 5 Signs You’re Ready for a Professional Resume Rewrite.

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Attractive women overlooked for certain jobs?

It’s not fair and another form of discrimination. This is a behavioral problem that needs to be addressed from an educational and training standpoint because it is such an imperceptible form of discrimination. No one should be discriminated against based on their … Continue reading

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Lawsuit: Census Bureau Discriminated in Hiring

This is an interesting development. Let’s see where this goes… Lawsuit: Census Bureau Discriminated in Hiring.

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Economy sheds more jobs than expected

Bad news, of course. I wonder how many jobs American companies exported jobs to India, the Philippines, and other countries? Economy sheds more jobs than expected – Business – Eye on the Economy – msnbc.com.

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‘Cracking the Code’ to Keeping Manufacturing Jobs in America

Gov. Granholm of Michigan writes a very positive article about how companies in Michigan are waking up and beginning to stem the tide of corporate offshoring of American jobs. That is only one state out of 50. What are the other … Continue reading

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As Finances Tighten, Furloughs Give Way to Pay Cuts

This is a very sad state of affairs. I can vouch for this because my employer did this to some folks earlier this year. Are the executive leadership of corporations taking pay cuts? I mean real PAY CUTS, not PERK … Continue reading

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Top Ten Countries For Offshoring

This article is dated; six years old. But, if you wanted to know where American jobs are going I am sure this list hasn’t changed all that much. This is where American countries are sending jobs that can be done here, in … Continue reading

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