Recent Blogs Posts

Teenagers seeking employment this summer are in luck: Due to the gradual improvement of the national job market, there should be less competition from older, more experienced job hunters, according to an article by Challenger, Gray & Christmas, Inc.

Last year, teen employment gains during the summer months improved drastically after falling in 2010. The 960,000 teens hired in the summer of that year marked the lowest level of seasonal hiring since 1949. Currently, teen employment ...

Tags: jobs for teens, summer employment, teen jobs, teens seeking employment

Categories

‎ Uncategorized

Let’s face it; job interviews can be extremely intimidating. Oftentimes, you’re so intent on giving the right replies and acting appropriately, that you forget to do one very important thing — ask questions. It might not seem like that big of deal, but in reality, it’s a great way to affirm that you absolutely want the job. Here are five questions that you should definitely plan to ask during your next job interview:

1) What’s your management style like?

This is an ...

Tags: interview, interview questions, job interview, questions

Categories

‎ Uncategorized

As I’ve said before, social media is a vital tool for any network-building professional. It can help you market yourself, develop new connections, and allow you to communicate with your customer base. However, because there are so many social media sites available, you might be contemplating which one is right for you and your business. While Facebook and Twitter area definitely the top dogs within the social media pack, it’s also important to develop a presence on Linkedin, as well. This underrated ...

Tags: job search, linkedin, social media

Categories

‎ Uncategorized

Here’s a brief breakdown on the U.S. job market:

The U.S. jobs market’s gradual recovery has unfortunately slowed, as employers throughout the nation hired fewer workers in March than in previous months, according to the U.S. Labor Department. The U.S. added only 120,000 jobs in March, as compared to the addition of nearly 240,000 jobs in February.

Private companies supplied most of the jobs, while the government cut 1,000 jobs.

The U.S. Labor department ...

Tags: job market update, jobs, us job market

Categories

‎ Uncategorized

Let’s just set the record straight on this one: If you’re a college student or a recent grad, getting an internship in your field of interest is a very wise course of action. There’s a common misconception that once you’ve gotten your college diploma, you’re apt to get a job soon thereafter. Unfortunately, that’s not really the case—though a degree is vital, actual work experience is just as important. So, if you’ve been contemplating applying for an internship, here are five reasons why you should ...

Tags: intern, internship, internships

Categories

‎ Uncategorized