Ten jobs that pay $20 an hour
Think back to your first job at the local ice cream shop. Working after school, 15 hours per week at $7 an hour was enough to fulfill your wishes, hopes and dreams. (Let’s be honest, back then, none of us wished for much more than a reciprocated crush and a big allowance.) Those days have long since passed. Unless you’re a waged worker (paid hourly) like 59 percent of U.S. workers are,...
October 17th, 2011
Laid Off? 5 Ways To ‘Slash’ Your Way Back To Work
Last month, more than 165,500 people were laid off in the United States, according to a report released last week by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. Many of those job losses were part of mass layoffs; some 391 mass layoff events were reported in the manufacturing sector alone. A look at national headlines shows that layoffs continue and aren’t expected to slow down anytime soon. (more…)
October 17th, 2011
The Retailers Hiring The Most Workers This Holiday Season
Each year, hundreds of thousands of temporary workers are hired by retailers to handle the demands of the holiday season. The number of seasonal workers added is considered a bellwether for the economy. This season, the projected number of additional hires is unchanged from last year and sales are forecast to be $465 billion, up 2.8% from last year. It is not a recovery when things to improve from...
October 15th, 2011
Top 3 Traits Of High-Achieving Women
If you were asked the question: What three qualities supported you to get where you are in your career today? What would be your answer? That can be like looking for a needle in a haystack. Choosing only three factors, when there are likely many, can be tough. That’s what I was asked to do as part of a presentation to a group of high-achieving women who participated in an extraordinary women...
October 14th, 2011
Presumes: An Unconventional, Yet Effective, Way To Land An Interview
In today’s competitive job market, even the most finely honed of resumes can wind up in the recycle bin. To better the odds of landing an interview (and a job!) some workers have turned to a more inventive way to get the attention of hiring managers: the presume. (more…)
October 13th, 2011
20 Best Jobs If You’re Over 50
You’ve had a great run in your career. Now you can afford to follow a passion or enjoy a less taxing, yet satisfying, workweek. These top 20 jobs score high for flexibility and social meaning, enjoy relatively low stress, and none require advanced degrees. 1. Grant Coordinator Median pay: $47,800 Top pay: $61,900 10-year job growth: 12% Total jobs: 10,000 The job: Marry your professional skills...
October 12th, 2011
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Don’t Apply Without a Cover Letter
Chances are you went through several drafts of your résumé before you submitted it to a prospective employer. You wrote and rewrote each line several times and had friends, family, even strangers proofread it. But if you send it off without enclosing a cover letter, your hard work may never be seen. According to a CareerBuilder survey, 66 percent of hiring managers prefer a good cover letter attached...
October 11th, 2011
Handling a Recession’s Effect on Your Career
In a recession, one thing is certain: Change is coming, especially as firms tighten their belts, reorganize, merge with other companies or close. Needless to say, preparing yourself for these types of transitions is crucial to your career success. Here are some of the changes you may experience during this recession and how to handle them: (more…)
October 11th, 2011
Surprising industries where a second language will pay off
Knowing a second language can pay off more than you think. While it’s a definite perk in many industries, in a tough economic climate knowing another language is especially important. According to a recent Korn/Ferry International survey of more than 12,000 people, 31 percent of executives who responded are bilingual, and the need for bilingual executives will be even greater in 10 years. Beyond...
October 9th, 2011
Occupy Wall Street Protesters Don’t Quit Their Day Jobs
They have the noble goal of making a better world, and they’re still paying the bills in the interim. When the Canadian anti-consumerist group Adbusters put out a call for the Occupy Wall Street resistance movement to commence in New York on Sept. 17, it seemed to be the launch of yet another anti-establishment movement destined to remain on the fringe. Rallies across the country on May 12 aligned...
October 9th, 2011
