Smartphones: the New Consumer Necessity
The smartphone has come a long way in just the last two years. Long considered the toy of the geeky and professional road warrior, in the last two years we have seen a paradigm shift in the perception of smartphones in the eyes of the typical consumer.
More job seekers resort to unusual tactics
(CNN) -- With the economy in the tank, unemployment at its highest in 25 years and more than five candidates for each job opening in the United States, job seekers are resorting to some unconventional methods to stand out, a new survey says.
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Department of Chemistry, Imperial College London
Salary on appointment: £26,580 to £35,680 per annum, in line with experience
Fixed-term appointments for up to 3 years
Two postdoctoral research associate positions are available within the groups of
New state, new job
Seddiqui, who was born and grew up in Northern California, came up with the idea after a dismal job search. He graduated from the University of Southern California in 2005 and envisioned working as an analyst or in some other business career, like
Bethlehem school board accused of meddling in personnel issue
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10 odd ways to get an employers attention
Washing all the cars in the car park of a company where you want to get a job, has been named one of the top 10 unconventional ways to get a potential employers attention.
A survey of employers found one-in-five were now seeing job seekers trying
Library has job-hunting software
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The Shrewsbury Public library, with funding from the Shrewsbury Federal Credit Union, has obtained a new online resume writing and career development tool called Optimal Resume, recognizing that the recession has created a greater need for
Stimulus program opens up summer jobs for 600 youths
Hundreds more teenagers can get summer work with Allegheny County this year than last, doing more than cutting grass.
The county has federal stimulus dollars to expand its Summer Youth Employment Program and hire about 600 workers 14 to 24 years old
Doctors Can Chat Online While Job Searching
Physicians who log on to www.jacksoncoker.com can view current, updated practice opportunities across the nation, and also chat in real time with recruiters who can answer questions and supply more detailed information.
U.S. job-seekers try unusual tricks to get employers' eye
U.S. job-seekers are using unusual gimmicks to grab the attention of potential employers, such as one attached a shoe to a resume as "a way to get my foot in the door."
Almost a fifth of hiring managers report seeing more unconventional tactics this
