It’s a jobseeker’s market, with the unemployment rate at a 16 year low of 4.1%, and the number of jobs expected to grow in 2018 thanks to the tax stimulus and an overall improving economy. At the end of 2017 Read More
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Top 7 Companies Hiring for Hourly Jobs in 2018: Find Yours!
If you are currently looking for work and want to get your foot in the door at a large company that offers an array of opportunities, 2018 has a lot in store for you. The economy is booming, and the Read More
4 Advantages for Job Seekers in Today’s Market
You have experience, skills and continue applying to positions you know you are qualified for, with little results. In 2017, the U.S. unemployment rate continued to drop lower than it’s been in 17 years, reaching a new low of 4.1% Read More
Retail Digital Transformation: Boosting Jobs and Wages
The Amazon phenomenon continues as we watch retail digital transformation change the job market and economy, mostly for the better. July 2017 turned out to be another great month for job growth, with 209,000 jobs added to the U.S. economy. Read More
Congrats Class of 2017! The Best Entry Level Jobs for College Grads
You’ve probably heard that the job market is on the upswing, and that’s great news for 2017 college graduates. In their annual Job Outlook survey, the National Association of Colleges and Employers found that employers that participated plan to Read More
Strong Job Market Means More Summer Seasonal Jobs for Teens
With unemployment having dropped to a ten-year low of 4.4% last month, the market for summer seasonal jobs holds many opportunities for teens. According to a press release by outplacement and career transitioning firm Challenger, Gray and Christmas, last Read More
Ready for Success? The 5 Fastest Growing Careers of 2017
2017 is turning out to be a positive year for job seekers. Last month, the national unemployment rate dropped to 4.4% (the lowest it’s been in ten years) and 211,000 jobs were added to the US economy. The employment sectors Read More
Should You Consider Using a Headhunter to Find a Job?
If you have been job searching long enough, chances are you have come into contact with a headhunter (otherwise known as a recruiter) at some point. They may have e-mailed you or sent you a LinkedIn message about a job Read More
Job Automation and Unemployment: Should You Worry?
There has been nonstop talk about the automation of jobs in many industries, from manufacturing to transportation to radiology, and the job loss that may result. In 2013, there was a popular study done around this idea by Carl Benedickt Read More
High Paying Careers in the Hospitality and Tourism Industry
With summer on its way, people around the world are busy planning vacations. With improvements in the economy over the past couple of years, 2017 is looking to be a great year for careers in the hospitality and tourism industry. Read More