The bunny hop
Sometimes the job search can be downright hare-raising. Just ask the job candidate who dressed up in a bunny suit because it was Easter. "What's hop-penin' dude? You got any work for me?" After that the interview went rabbitly down hill. OK, I'm going
New head of embattled Hennepin County Medical Center couldn't have picked a worse time to begin
Arthur Gonzalez comes to Minneapolis next month to run the Hennepin County Medical Center at a tough time for Minnesota hospitals, which already face state budget cuts, a tough economy and the slashing of General Assistance Medical Care money.
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Crystal Dynamics hiring for an 'AAA' game
Current Tomb Raider developer Crystal Dynamics hasn't had much good news to report, with much of its workforce laid off, and disappointing sales of Tomb Raider Underworld. However, a job listing posted on Gamasutra's job search site reveals that the
Hired! From campfires to career
Thanks to camp connections, Mark Gentry, here with his girlfriend, recently got a job as an education program specialist.
Strong bonds from summer camp led Mark Gentry (far right) to a job.
NEW YORK (CNNMoney.com) -- Facebook has become the playground
Firefighter Ranks as Most Demanding Job, Says CareerCast.com Study
CARLSBAD, Calif., June 16 /PRNewswire/ -- What do firefighters, surgeons and senior corporate executives have in common? More than you may think. They are among the nation's most demanding jobs, according to a new CareerCast.com study released today.
'Rapid response' to help jobless
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A "rapid response" unit is being set up to help unemployed people in Plymouth.
The Plymouth Advice Centre for Employment (Pace) will be able to offer support, advice and training under one
Improving the job search odds
-Apply only for the positions for which you can make the case that you're a good fit. You'll just depress yourself and get no responses by applying for longer-shot jobs.
-Tailor your resume for the published requirements. Show how your professional
Heading back to school? Prepare to live on a student budget
...in Dallas. "This could allow you to improve your industry knowledge and build valuable contacts before you're in the job search mode." There are also tax benefits for higher education that can reduce your income taxes. "They vary widely depending on the type...
Oregon's May jobless rate sets a record
Oregon's unemployment rate reached 12.4 percent in May, a record high since the record-keeping system started 1976, state economists said Monday.
State employment economist Art Ayre said the jobless rate likely would remain at a "plateau" for at least
GUEST OPINION: There?s help available if you lose your job
The recent Chrysler and General Motors bankruptcies mean that job search and family assistance programs will be needed by many more families. There is a lot of help available for job seekers, but unfortunately many people don?t know how to access these
