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Careers in Financial Analysis

Careers in financial analysis don't imply careers that only deal with money. This is just the beginning for a finance graduate. There are quite a lot of career options in this industry which requires new professionals.

Unemployment in America – New jobless benefits claim numbers indicate slowing recovery

Every Thursday, the U.S. Department of Labor releases a report on new jobless claims that have been filed. This report is considered by many who monitor the employment situation to be an extremely important way to determine what gains, if any, are being made in the employment situation on a weekly basis.

Top 5 Resume Tips

A resume is a document that must be regarded as your personal brochure, it is your chance to highlight all of the skills that make you an ideal contender for the post. The tips underneath are what you need to think genuinely about in order for you to be represented in the best light.

Bank of America

Bank of America is the largest bank holding company in the United States by assets and the second largest bank by market capitalization. When the company acquired Merrill Lynch in 2008 the bank also gained the title of world’s largest wealth manager and one of the top dogs in the investment banking industry and the [...]

Under Armour

Under Armour is one of the most widely recognized sporting apparel companies in the world. Countless professional sports are sponsored by Under Amour, as are multiple collegiate athletic programs.

7 Needed Work Skills in a Recovering Economy

In today’s world of multiple degrees, people have become extremely focused in one field. With a bachelor’s degree in journalism and a master’s in the relationship between the media and politics, your knowledge base gets so precise it’s hard to broaden your job search. However, there are skills that have been highlighted during this time of a recession that can help people not only get, but keep, their jobs.

One to One Interactive

One to One Interactive is one of the best companies to work for as either an entry-level position or senior position. It is a Boston based digital marketing company that has offices in multiple cities: Baltimore, Reno, Salt Lake City, London, Reno and Singapore. There are career and internship opportunities available in all their locations for both start-up and senior employees.

6 Tips on Resume Writing for Job Sites

In applying for jobs from online databases like Monster, an individual needs to remember that hundreds, sometimes thousands, of other individuals are also applying for the same position - some at the same exact time! There is no way one person could go through all those resumes. A lot of companies, especially larger ones like Aflac and Google, have a computer system filtering resumes by keywords.

Guidelines in Creating your First 401k

A 401k is a retirement savings plan that allows a person to save for retirement by taking a set percentage of their earnings out of their paycheck each pay period. This money is invested and looked after by the employer. Some companies match what you invest in your 401k plan by a percentage or all of what you have contributed to your retirement plan.

Creative Career Profiles Paying 40K or More

Finding a job in 2010 is getting easier as the economy is slowly getting back on its feet. However, companies are still weary of hiring individuals with little to no work experience. This is why recent college grads need to look harder and really showcase their individual talents in their resumes and cover letters.