Looking for the best 100 companies to work for in the US?
Check out this link from CNNMoney.com!
They provide links to the best companies to work for and list them by state.
http://money.cnn.com/magazines/fortune/bestcompanies/2008/states/OH.html
Great resource!!
WELCOME!
Monday, October 27, 2008
Thursday, October 2, 2008
Jobless Claims at a 7-year high
An article written on October 2nd from CNNMoney.com explains that jobless claims are at a 7-year high and at their highest level since September 2001.
According to the article, The Department of Labor said initial filings for state jobless benefits increased by 1,000 to a seasonally adjusted 497,000 in the week ended Sept. 27.
The number of people filing for jobless benefits is the highest since the 517,000 reported in the week ended Sept. 29, 2001, when unemployment soared in the wake of the Sept. 11 terrorist attacks. At this time last year, the figure stood at 324,000.
The Labor Department said that about 45,000 of the new claims were due to the effects of Hurricanes Gustav and Ike.
Economists from Briefing.com expect September job losses to spike to 105,000 and for the unemployment rate to remain steady at 6.1% when the government's monthly report is released Friday. The economy already has lost 605,000 jobs this year.
With this type of news being reported now is the time more than ever to make sure your resume is updated and ready to go. It is also the time to look to your current employer and find job assignments that make you a valuable asset to their organization. Especially, try to learn skills that only a few people know within your organization.
Now is not the time to provoke your current employer in a negative fashion because with so many people hitting the job market your competition just got greater!
According to the article, The Department of Labor said initial filings for state jobless benefits increased by 1,000 to a seasonally adjusted 497,000 in the week ended Sept. 27.
The number of people filing for jobless benefits is the highest since the 517,000 reported in the week ended Sept. 29, 2001, when unemployment soared in the wake of the Sept. 11 terrorist attacks. At this time last year, the figure stood at 324,000.
The Labor Department said that about 45,000 of the new claims were due to the effects of Hurricanes Gustav and Ike.
Economists from Briefing.com expect September job losses to spike to 105,000 and for the unemployment rate to remain steady at 6.1% when the government's monthly report is released Friday. The economy already has lost 605,000 jobs this year.
With this type of news being reported now is the time more than ever to make sure your resume is updated and ready to go. It is also the time to look to your current employer and find job assignments that make you a valuable asset to their organization. Especially, try to learn skills that only a few people know within your organization.
Now is not the time to provoke your current employer in a negative fashion because with so many people hitting the job market your competition just got greater!
Top 10 Qualities Employers Look For In College Graduates
A recent survey conducted by the National Association of Colleges and Employers (NACE) listed the top 10 qualities that employers look for in new college graduates.
Be sure to use these on resumes and cover letters to help increase your chances of getting hired!
The top 10 rated qualities are:
1. Communication skills
2. Strong work ethic
3. Teamwork skills
4. Initiative
5. Interpersonal skills
6. Problem-solving skills
7. Analytical skills
8. Flexibility/adaptibility
9. Computer skills
10. Technical skills
Be sure to use these on resumes and cover letters to help increase your chances of getting hired!
The top 10 rated qualities are:
1. Communication skills
2. Strong work ethic
3. Teamwork skills
4. Initiative
5. Interpersonal skills
6. Problem-solving skills
7. Analytical skills
8. Flexibility/adaptibility
9. Computer skills
10. Technical skills
Subscribe to:
Posts (Atom)
News Events