A July 7 New York Times story described the job-hunting troubles of a 24-year-old, 2008 graduate of Colgate University, with top grades. Judging by readers’ comments, older folks have only so much sympathy for the obstacles confronting recent college grads.
Dozens of readers wrote critical comments, some calling the subject of the story a
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PARIS (AP) — Unemployment in rich countries may have peaked — but there are still 17 million more people out of work than at the start of the crisis, the OECD said Wednesday.
They are “the human cost of the crisis,” OECD chief Angel Gurria said, urging governments not to neglect
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Q. You want to take time off for a religious observance that does not occur on your day off or on a paid holiday. Should you tell your manager the reason, or just take it as personal time and leave it at that?
Chris Reed
A. Although some companies give employees paid
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Skills
Advertising design uses a specific set of skills, according to All Art Schools. First and foremost the person working in advertising design possesses artistic skills. These skills include basic skills like drawing as well as an understanding of color theory and how to design advertising campaigns. Many programs exist around
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U.S. workers are feeling more stability in the workplace, according to a survey conducted by Adecco Group North America, a ision of global staffing and recruitment agency The Adecco Group.
Of all workers surveyed, 78% said that they are unconcerned about their job security if they vacation this summer. Only 37%
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SITTING in their cubicles, rolling their eyes over the latest bureaucratic slowdown or marveling at the near-incompetence of higher-ups, some employees are thinking: If only I were my own boss, I wouldn’t have these problems.
Sean Kelly
No, they wouldn’t. They’d have a host of different problems. Still, some people make the
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SINCE 2008, the global economy has been reeling from the one-two punch of a major financial crisis and a sharp worldwide recession. Unemployment remains high, and employers are extremely cautious about committing to new hires.
Sean Kelly
This environment masks a major shift in the global work force, one that threatens the
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Wal-Mart (Stock Quote: WMT) announced yesterday that it is partnering with American Public University to offer college credit and tuition assistance to its employees.
According to Wal-Mart’s Web site, this “partnership will put associates on a faster track to earning a college degree, reduce their length of time in school and
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Q. You have heard that it’s important for your career development to have a mentor. What, exactly, is mentoring and how can it help you?
Chris Reed
A. Traditionally, a mentor has been someone senior to you who helps you build skills and make connections. Although that definition generally still holds, the
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Here are five tips for ongoing success:
1. Since you have a specific goal, look for opportunities to interact with people who can help you attain it. Get to know them, and let them get to know you.
2. Volunteer for projects that can help you reach your target. Find problems to
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