No excuses: 10 ways to 'rev up' your job search now
OK, let's get the excuses out of the way.
It's summer and hiring slows down (last week was Memorial Day, so it is officially summer). The economy is still losing jobs ? more than 600,000 again last month ? so nobody's hiring. Unemployment is still
To do list: Graduate, get a job
Rena McCarty graduated from the University of Montana in December with a degree in drama, but it wasn't until March that she finally landed a job.
"I looked pretty steadily for those months," McCarty, 23, said.
Graduating amidst the news of rising
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Q: I work for a small hospital where I have been treated quite unfairly. For example, I am the only person in my department who has to carry a beeper, because I live nearby and can get here quickly. Everyone else lives out of town, so they are never on
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Young Women of Distinction Award: The Women's Council of the Rochester Business Alliance presents awards to high school seniors who demonstrate academic excellence, community service and leadership. Keynote delivered by Holly Hillberg, vice president
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1. "Gone Tomorrow" ? Lee Child
2. "Dead and Gone" ? Charlaine Harris
3. "Wicked Prey" ? John Sandford
4. "Cemetery Dance" ? Douglas Preston, Lincoln Child
5. "The 8th Confession" ? James Patterson and Maxine Paetro
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Mom's home care of son confronts a harsh illness
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Heidi Miller kisses her son Mitch Ball as he undergoes his daily ventilator treatment. Miller spends three hours every day crushing pills, operating medical equipment, and feeding and bathing Ball. The routine became
Monica Yant Kinney: How tough is a job search? Let him count the ways
In his Yardley home office, Byron Wilson tries to stay busy, confining his conversations to those that might produce a job offer. "I have to fight through depression," he said. "I know I'm good."
Thanks to Excel spreadsheets, Byron Wilson can track his
What to do if your company merges
If the economy continues to weaken, there could be a surge in the type of survival mergers exemplified by the recent deal announced between Sun Microsystems and Oracle. This could be bad news for workers at struggling companies that decide to unite,
How to make the best impression with e-mailing
The Internet is an important means of networking for a new job, particularly for researching industries and specific companies. You can also use it to get names and addresses of people to add to your network.
With that in mind, leading tech Web site
Tight job market for grads tempts many to take time off and travel
I was strolling with my husband and our baby at a waterfront park last weekend - sneaking up on pelicans and sipping coffee - when I ran into a girl I used to babysit.
She graduated from the University of Florida this month, and I asked what her
