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Five myths about the minimum wage
By Betsey Stevenson In February’s State of the Union address, President Obama provoked conservatives’ ire by proposing an increase in the minimum wage from $7.25 per hour to $9. Especially in a struggling economy, wouldn’t a minimum-wage boost increase unemployment … Continue reading
4 Job-Search Tips That People Normally Pay Big Bucks To Learn
By Dan Fastenberg The idea of paying someone to help you get a job may strike you as absurd. Yet the practice of using a job coach is growing as workers seek any advantage in a tight labor market. But … Continue reading
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Tagged business, career, Coaching, employment, job search, jobs, Labour economics
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10 Common Job-Search Mistakes Recent College Graduates Make
By Haley Heieck Searching for a job is tricky business. With hundreds of websites advertising positions and such a big emphasis placed on networking, the job hunt can be overwhelming. Where do you start your search? Here are 10 mistakes … Continue reading
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Tagged business, career, economy, employment, Job hunting, job search, jobs
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Wingham Rowan: A New Kind Of Job Market
Interesting concept. Can it work in the USA? There are obvious benefits, lower unemployment is one that comes to mind. It would require a multi-skilled, extremely flexible workforce. Does our educational system support such a workforce? Does and will the … Continue reading
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Tagged economy, education, employment, jobs, TED, United States, Wingham Rowan
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Blacks’ economic gains wiped out in downturn
Is this really a surprise? It’s bad for everyone. It’s even worse for African-Americans. Blacks’ economic gains wiped out in downturn – Business – Eye on the Economy – msnbc.com.
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Tagged african american, economy, jobs, money, recession
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Jobless ’99ers’ have fallen though the safety net
It is beyond brutal physically, mentally, and financially to be unemployed. The person who completed over 1200 applications deserve a break, she has more than earned an opportunity to work. The United States must address its debt situation but, to … Continue reading
Don’t Be the Desperate Job Seeker
In this job market, it’s hard not to be a desperate job seeker. But, Dan Coughlin gives good tips on how to be desirable instead of desperate. Don’t Be the Desperate Job Seeker.
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Tagged business, economy, employment, Job hunting, job search, jobs, unemployment
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What to Expect on a Second and Third Interview
Excellent article by Darryl Taft. This will definitely help to develop and refine interviewing strategies. What to Expect on a Second and Third Interview.
Africa’s Economy Rebounds Without Jobs
Even though the continent has experienced 5% growth this year. Africa like the other inhabited continents is experiencing a “jobless” recovery. The most glaring statement in the report, “The growth rates are still below the levels needed to make a … Continue reading
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