Brush up on job-finding skills
In this weakening economy and tightening job market, teens are finding it harder than ever to find after-school and summer jobs. To help their peers, the teenage job experts at www.myfirstpaycheck.com put together five tips to help make the job search
Preparing to grab job openings
MANITOWOC Even in a recession with double the unemployment rate of a year ago, many Lakeshore-area employers are seeking candidates.
A review Friday of the Job Center of Wisconsin Web site revealed more than 11,000 openings statewide and nearly 100 in
Stick with a career to know it's for you
A few months ago, we switched from analog television to digital.
As a household without cable, we'd previously made due with the four or so channels we could pick up on our antenna. For years, I was happy to watch the few shows I liked on the small
Getting a job is all in the details
Finding a job in today's economy is a lot like solving a Rubik's cube puzzle.
So says Tom Schulz of Rib Mountain, a human resources veteran, president of the All Star Employment Network and author of the book "Employment Secrets."
An infinite number of
School?s back in session
...Corp. 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...
Flush with cash from graduation? Here are tips for it
It's the season for graduation gifts. And for most high school, college and grad school grads, there's one gift that's king: cash.
With friends and family happily piling on, many grads will find themselves sitting on a sizable stash of cash after their
Business calendar
2009 Greater Portsmouth Business roundtable: from 1:30 to 3 p.m. Discussion is one of 14 throughout the state hosted by regional chambers of commerce and the Business & Industry Association of New Hampshire. The Portsmouth event is hosted by Pierce
Business calendar
Geva Summer Curtain Call: "Les Biz," benefit gala and performances. Reception, live and silent auctions, food and drink. Proceeds benefit Geva's education and outreach programs. 6:30 p.m. June 26. Geva Theatre Center, 75 Woodbury Blvd. $150. Call for
Resumania
In a recent poll by Robert Half International, 77 percent of professionals interviewed cited at least one positive effect the recession has had on their jobs, including the ability to take on new projects, assume additional responsibility and tackle
MACOMB: Mass transit in Sterling Heights to be discussed
Residents are invited to attend a town hall-style meeting tonight to learn about the region's progress in establishing a mass-transit system.
During the 6:30 p.m. meeting, transportation experts are to discuss high-speed rail, new bus services and
