Once toys, now tools
SACRAMENTO, Calif. - Facing a tough job market, Facebook "friends" and LinkedIn business associates are clicking a well-worn adage and dragging it into their virtual worlds. That old chestnut says: Getting a job is not about what you know. It's about
EDITOR'S NOTE: Forum: Where are the jobs?
The stock market may be starting to rebound, but the jobs picture still looks bleak. In the days ahead, where will the new jobs be?
Join The Standard-Times editorial board for a free public forum, "Where are the jobs? Strategies for a post-recession
Social media are the new way to secure work
Employers shout about brands and jobs; jobseekers shout about CVs and skills.
But the adage of "the one who shouts loudest..." simply doesn't
work any more. Everyone just stops listening.
Wouldn't structured, informed recruitment conversations be
CNN - Top 10 Cities For New Grads
Editor's note: CNN.com has a business partnership with CareerBuilder.com, which serves as the exclusive provider of job listings and services to CNN.com.
Although this is a challenging market for new grads, remember: Attitude can be the key to your
Job market shrinking for college grads
College graduates are facing an increasingly competitive job market according to a new analysis by Challenger, Gray & Christmas Inc.
The Chicago-based outplacement firm finds a series of difficulties for the 2.3 million students who will earn associate
CareerBuilder Launches Contest for U.S. Workers to Create its 2010 Super Bowl Ad
CHICAGO, May 13 /PRNewswire/ -- CareerBuilder announced an exciting new contest that is putting U.S. workers to work on its 2010 Super Bowl commercial. At HireMyTVAd.com, workers can submit 25-second videos to be considered for CareerBuilder's return
Hard Times: Pipeline Worker Mike Rust, 61, Looking for Work
2000 people live in Burns Oregon, two hours east of Bend, in Harney County.
The raw unemployment rate in the region is 21.5 percent.
So, of the 10 people eating lunch at the local truck stop on the west end of town, at least 2, statistically, could be
Post-Graduation Job Search: Work, Intern or Volunteer Abroad
Working abroad is a great way to travel without depleting your bank account; you?ll have the opportunity to immerse yourself in a new culture while developing important skills that will set you apart from your peers in future job searches. Many
South Bend police investigate 'oldest profession' with new online twist :Prostitution makes the leap to Craigslist.
Prostitution makes the leap to Craigslist.
Tribune Staff Writer
"Black Cherry the Diva" asks if you all want to have some fun.
"Lilly" says she's a "Sexy Sweetie" who is "all pretty new to this," but since she lost her job, this seems like a pretty
ON THE AGENDA
NoCoNet meeting, 8 a.m. Monday, Faith Evangelical Free Church, 3920 S. Shields St. The program will be "Escaping the Black Hole of the Online Job Search" with Bill Voltz. NoCoNet is a networking and skill-building group for professionals who are
