‘Employment’ Archives
10 Best Jobs for College Students »
1. On-campus IT support job This is hands down one of the best work-study jobs you'll be able to find. Sue Dahlin, a career adviser at the University of Puget Sound, says technology-services work can involve solving technical problems for other students and teachers as well as installing and setting up computer systems on campus. Read this [...]
Where the Jobs Are for Older Workers »
Older workers' unemployment rate is lower than the national average, but it often takes them longer to find a job. Kerry Kiley, a regional manager at staffing firm Adecco, talks about which industries are hiring.
In a Rut? Try Tapping Into Your Creative Side »
Standing out in a crowded marketplace isn't always easy. And these days, people have seen it all, which means you might only get ahead if you use a compelling and unique approach like Pat Lencioni's to present your ideas. Several years ago, Mr. Lencioni, 44 years old, of Lafayette, Calif., was a Bain & Co. consultant who loved writing [...]
Sabbaticals: A Pause That Refreshes »
Sabbaticals are not just for college professors. You, too, can take a well deserved break. Just use your imagination and plan ahead. Swill the coffee, fight the traffic, shuffle the papers, field the phone calls, coddle the clients, answer the e-mails, fight the traffic in the opposite direction. Do it again tomorrow. Thirty years hence, will [...]
Can the Broken Job Market Be Fixed? »
Nearly three decades ago, as unemployment climbed in step with the deficit, President Reagan turned to the radio waves to defend his economic plan against charges that it wasn't yet producing the desired results. ''You've also been told our program hasn't worked,'' Reagan said. ''Well, of course it hasn't. It hasn't really started yet.'' Sound [...]
Tax Breaks for Job Hunters »
If you're searching for a new job in the same line of work, you can deduct from your taxes the fees that you pay to employment and outplacement agencies. Also deductible are travel expenses if the trip is primarily to look for a new job. Read this article...
Tips on Getting a Job in Health Care »
Q: I am a certified paralegal and reside in Sarasota, Fla. For the most part, I have been out of work since 2007. As we are all aware, this is the worst job market in recent history and the legal industry is taking it on the chin. I would like to get into health-care administration. Unfortunately, I have no experience in health care. Any [...]
How to Stay Sharp After Getting Laid Off »
Been laid off? It's not always easy to stay positive when you're out of work for an extended period of time. Here are a few secrets to staying on point while you're on the job hunt. While there is no sugarcoating a pink slip, you can choose how you will react to it. Is this an opportunity for self-pity or a chance to redefine, reeducate, and [...]
When a Background Check Reveals a Misdemeanor »
Q: A close friend was laid off in January. She is an educated, smart, professional, high performer and team player who has climbed the corporate ladder. She has also been a battered wife for many years. In 1995, she had enough of the abuse and hit her husband with a briefcase. He decided to call the police on her and she now has a misdemeanor on [...]
