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- Stimulus Package to Increase Government Hiring
- The federal government will need to hire an additional 200,000 workers over the next three years as a result of President Obama's stimulus plan and additional spending included in his budget plan. That may sound like a lot of jobs, but... Full story
- Stimulus to Fund Thousands of New, Green Jobs
- President Obama's economic recovery program could create or save 2.5 million green jobs designing, building and maintaining renewable energy projects and increasing the energy efficiency of schools, homes and federal office buildings.... Full story
- A Look at 15 Celebrities' Previous Jobs
- Picture it: Glamorous Hannah Montana cleaning toilets. Or even more delicious: Smart-mouthed "American Idol" judge Simon Cowell sorting mail. Before they made gazillions and became gossip-rag fodder, many celebrities had regular jobs. Take a look at... Full story
- What Type of Sales Job Is Right for You?
- Ask Yourself These Questions to Find Out
- If you're looking for a sales job, you need to ask yourself one critical question, sooner rather than later: Am I a hunter or a farmer? "A hunter type of salesperson is great at building a client base from the ground up and excels at identifying... Full story
- Go Green at Work
- Work doesn't just have to be about earning the green -- it can be about being green and helping the environment. While green jobs are certainly on the rise, you don't have to be an environmental engineer or a conservation scientist to make a... Full story
- Stimulus to Spark Construction Hiring
- President Obama's economic stimulus will fund 650,000 construction jobs and another 300,000 jobs in materials and equipment supply, The Associated General Contractors of America (AGC of America) estimates. But with 1.8 million... Full story
- No Job Is Recession-Proof, but These Finance and Accounting Jobs Come Close
- During a recession, the right job is like a bulletproof vest worn during a shoot-out. It won't guarantee you'll survive, but it boosts the chance you won't be taken out. While there's no such thing as a recession-proof job, some finance and... Full story
- Stimulus Act Benefits for the Unemployed
- A number of provisions to help the unemployed are included in the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA), and here's a list of some of the major benefits. Offerings vary greatly by state, so check with your local unemployment office to find... Full story
- Recession Job Search Tips for New Graduates
- Despite headlines reporting rising unemployment, college grads can find opportunities in this job market -- just maybe not the high-profile positions with nifty sign-on bonuses that may have been more prevalent in the past. "It's important to... Full story
- Stimulus Jobs for New College Grads
- Charlotte Haigh, who is graduating from Tufts University with a degree in political science in May 2009, says she's very aware of the economic stimulus package but doesn't know what jobs will be available or even how to find them. For college... Full story
- Five Tips to Help Admins Negotiate a Better Salary in a Bad Economy
- Even though you know you deserve it, you may feel like this year, with layoffs and cutbacks abounding, isn't the best time to negotiate for better compensation. But look at it this way: Bad economic times make efficiency, productivity and... Full story
- Laid Off -- Now What?
- Losing your job can be disorienting and difficult, but you have the power to take action. Yes, the layoff is the end of one chapter in your working life, meaning you need to build yourself back up and find that new beginning. These articles... Full story
- Working Mothers
- Working Mothers Every mother's a working mother, but for those who are employed, life can be especially difficult to manage. The pressures of work and the demands of home can take a toll, especially on mom. Whether you're expecting your... Full story
- Succeeding at Work with Autism
- As a child, Temple Grandin had extraordinary memory and visualization skills. But she was socially awkward and hypersensitive to noise and other sensory stimuli. As an adult, she used her skills to gain insight into the minds of cattle. She is now... Full story
- Reward Yourself This Administrative Professionals Week
- As you celebrate Administrative Professionals Week this year, begin by giving to yourself. Let the following tips be your guide. E-Learn a New Skill Enhance your marketability as an admin by learning a new software skill without leaving the comfort... Full story
- Go Green at Work
- Work doesn't just have to be about earning the green -- it can be about being green and helping the environment. While green jobs are certainly on the rise, you don't have to be an environmental engineer or a conservation scientist to make a... Full story
- Mixing Work and Religion
- If your religion affects the way you work, should you discuss it during the interview process? Unless you wear an outward sign of your religion, such as a yarmulke, potential employers won't know about your faith. However, if you must leave the... Full story
- Workplace Humor Guide
- Work can be fun -- really. To prove it, we've come up with this guide to humor at work, with everything from the business case for fun to best workplace pranks. Check out the silliness and add some humor to your workday: Workplace Humor Done... Full story
- Lawrence ‘Lucky’ Leprechaun’s Resume
- The Resume Expert’s Take on a Wee Irish Lad’s Resume
- According to legend, leprechauns are small, mischievous Irish men who work as shoemakers and guard the pot of gold at the end of every rainbow. With St. Patrick's Day coming up, many of these wee lads are looking for work, so The Resume Expert put... Full story
- Work Strategies for Night Owls and Early Birds
- For night owls and early birds, the traditional 9-to-5 workday can be agonizing. The exhausted night owl drags himself bleary-eyed into the office every morning, while the chipper early bird finds his energy waning well before quitting time. But... Full story
- Eight Tips for Job Hunting During the Recession
- The global credit crisis and flat-lining domestic economy could make this one of the most challenging times to be looking for a job in recent history. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, the number of unemployed increased by 3.6... Full story
- Tips for Deducting Work-Related Expenses
- Commitment to your job sometimes requires digging into your own pocket to purchase a uniform or treat a client to 18 holes of golf. But such unreimbursed expenses can pinch financially, unless you learn IRS rules for deducting work-related costs... Full story
- How to Avoid an Audit of Your Taxes
- Taxes are high enough; you don't want to also pay penalties and interest because an audit reveals you've broken the rules. And Internal Revenue Service audits aren't a vanishing anomaly; they're on the upswing. The IRS "has gotten almost nasty" in... Full story
- Laid Off? Eight Effective Ways to Respond
- If you've been laid off recently or think you might lose your job in the near future, you need to respond strategically and massively. The hard reality about layoffs, though, is that how you respond may depend on your financial and emotional state.... Full story
- What Jobs Will the Stimulus Create?
- In his first address to Congress, President Barack Obama put his top priority for America's beleaguered workers in simple terms: "Now is the time to jumpstart job creation." The work of reversing the labor economy's slide will not be so simple. The... Full story
- Resume Presentation
- Monster Members Share What Works for Them
- Writing a resume is like exercising: You may not look forward to it, but you feel better once it's done. And like the results of a good workout, a well-presented resume can help you keep your career in shape. But when writing a resume, what works... Full story
- Avoid the Top 10 Resume Mistakes
- It's deceptively easy to make mistakes on your resume and exceptionally difficult to repair the damage once an employer gets it. So prevention is critical, especially if you've never written one before. Here are the most common pitfalls and how you... Full story
- 100 Potential Interview Questions
- While there are as many different possible interview questions as there are interviewers, it always helps to be ready for anything. So we've prepared a list of 100 potential interview questions. Will you face them all? We pray no interviewer would... Full story
- Six Answers Interviewers Need to Hire You
- During the typical job interview, you'll be asked a lot of questions. But do you really understand what the interviewer needs to know? "Most students have no idea why a recruiter asks a particular question," says Brad Karsh, a former recruiting... Full story
- What Are Your Greatest Strengths and Weaknesses?
- Marie is about to interview two candidates for the customer service manager position. Her candidates are Francine and William. As always, she plans to ask about their strengths and weaknesses. Francine answers the question, "What are your greatest... Full story
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