Building jobs plummet as construction industry declines

Building, manufacturing and the entertainment industries are the worst three private sector areas for jobs, official statistics have shown. Vacancies in the construction industry have plummeted by 15pc year-on-year, to 10,000 jobs available in the three months to June, down from 12,000 over the same period last year. Compared to pre-recession ... Continue Reading

One in 10 graduates without jobs

Students studying for computer science and mass communication degrees face the worst unemployment prospects. Photo: PA A total of 19,640 students from full-time first degree courses were assumed to be unemployed six months after graduating in 2008-09, up by a quarter since the previous year when the figure stood at 8pc. Nearly ... Continue Reading

Job Seekers and Recruiters- Question regarding rejection letters

Bob asked: For those candidates who are unsuitable for the position they applied for, it’s common courtesy to send a rejection letter. I’m not sure it’s the best practice to send a rejection letter for each of those jobs for which they applied and are not suitable. For example: A candidate with an ... Continue Reading

PREVIEW-US job cuts slowed in Nov, jobless rate seen steady

* What: U.S. employment situation report for November * Nonfarm payrolls seen falling 130,000 * Unemployment rate seen steady at 10.2 pct * When: Friday, Dec. 4 at 8:30 a.m. (1330 GMT) By Lucia Mutikani WASHINGTON, Dec 4 (Reuters) - Job losses in the United States slowed sharply in November, cushioned by seasonal adjustments and ... Continue Reading

Job market back to life as confidence lifts

Job seekers’ luck may finally be turning around with recruiters around the country reporting a pick-up in companies looking to hire. Financial services firms are leading the demand for new talent, but recruitment specialists also feel that the job declines of the past year have bottomed out in most sectors. The latest ... Continue Reading

Why Job Recovery May Take Years

By Stephen Manning, AP Business Writer WASHINGTON (AP) — U.S. employers who have cut jobs during the past year are in no hurry to start hiring again just because the recession is tapering off. From a North Carolina machine maker to an Oregon heating-and-cooling company, small business owners say they need to ... Continue Reading

Writing a Resume that impress employers

Your resume is the first impression that an employer has of you. At the most basic level, a resume is simply a description of the skills, experience, education and professional achievements that make you qualify for a position. A good resume will accurately inform an employer about your background. A ... Continue Reading

The different types of job interviews

Interviews are working on finding the match between employer and potential employee. Job seekers can expect in interviews is one of the two main styles of interviews. The following interview styles were used by technical managers Recruiting, hiring in Houston for employment: Interview Selection Selection Interview: A member of the human resources department ... Continue Reading

How to write a resume for the first job

Write a summary of your first job requires patience, attention to detail, and a little creativity. All job seekers need a strong resume if they want to compete for better jobs. However, while professionals can rely on their experience to generate initial interest from potential employers, individuals hitting the job ... Continue Reading

How To Convince Your Boss To Telecommute

Got a job you think you might just as easily do at home? Argentina is perhaps the way forward! Some jobs do not require office people to physically be there and if you believe that your work meets these requirements, then you should seriously consider talking to the boss about ... Continue Reading

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