It’s definitely much harder today to find a job than it was even a year ago. According to the Labor Department, state unemployment rates are at 9.5%, the highest they have ever been, and they’re expected to top 10% by the end of the year.
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Seven Body Language Mistakes People Make
It’s true when they say that you shouldn’t judge a book by its cover, but when it comes to a first impression during an interview, that may not be the case. Even though you may know <a href=”/career_center/how-to-dress-for-success-at-an-interview”>how to dress for success</a> at the interview, some employers can get varying messages when they read body language.
Continue ReadingBusinessweek’s Best Job Markets for College Graduates
Teaming up with the popular PayScale.com, Businessweek researched the best job markets for recent college graduates in 30 industries. Some of these industries included healthcare, legal, publishing and performing arts. The salaries were collected from full-time employees with bachelor’s degrees who were 30 years old or younger. Their salaries included bonuses, commissions and overtime. Best [...]
Continue ReadingForbes’ Top Paying Jobs for Women
According to recent studies, last year women occupied about 45.5% of the total U.S. work force, and more than one third of them held professional positions. What does this say about the role of women in the workplace? It’s definitely growing, despite the fact that women still receive 80% less pay than men. So, what [...]
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