While job gains were lower than expected in the July jobs report for 2018, unemployment has dropped to 3.9% (from 4% last month) and employment is looking good overall. There were 157,000 jobs added last month, which is below the Read More
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7 Sensational LinkedIn Profile Tips for Job Seekers
Are you giving your LinkedIn profile the attention it deserves? Or are you just logging in, accepting connection requests, answering messages and accepting an endorsement here or there? LinkedIn is an excellent tool for job seekers: you can display your Read More
Time for Winter Seasonal Jobs 2018: Early Bird Projections
With consumer spending on the up and up and a tight labor market, it’s a good time to look for work in retail. And 5 of the Best Paying Entry Level Jobs of 2018
With a current unemployment rate of 4 percent and more job openings than people looking for them, it’s an excellent time to be searching for a new career. Whether you are a recent college graduate or simply in the market Read More
Customer Support Jobs: The Next Revolution
Customer support jobs, and service jobs in general, are in high demand these days. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, service jobs will continue to outpace employment in all other job sectors for the next quarter century. They are Read More
Got Multiple Job Offers? What to Do and Etiquette to Use
Getting multiple job offers is an excellent position to be in. Not only do you get to stop worrying about finding employment, but you also now have a few choices of the type of company and position you want to Read More
Interested in an Informational Interview? Tips and Benefits
An informational interview is a valuable opportunity to speak with an expert about a specific company or industry you are interested in exploring for your career. To set one up, you can reach out to your professional network or contact someone Read More
6 Most Lucrative Summer Seasonal Jobs for College Students
College students have a lot of financial stress. With those college loans piling up, it’s helpful to have as much money in the bank as possible. And after graduation, the job hunt can be equally stressful. Sometimes it takes a Read More
Top 7 Companies for Job Openings in Fast Food
The summertime and low unemployment rate of 3.8% makes this is a great time for job openings in fast food. And fast food jobs have come a long way with pay and benefits since the fight for a higher minimum Read More
Top 7 Companies for Job Openings in the Retail Sector
Summer is a great time for job openings in the retail sector. People want to get out of the heat and into the air conditioning, and many have time off they are looking to kill by catching up on purchases Read More