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Economy Adds 175,000 Jobs, Unemployment Rate Rises Slightly to 7.6%

Chris Chaberski — Fri, 07 Jun 2013 16:47:04 +0000

Job growth in May beat economists' expectations, coming in at 175,000 new positions added, which aligns closely with the yearly average. The unemployment rate rose ever so slightly, from 7.5 percent to 7.6 percent, a result of more people entering the work force, according to the Labor Department.

5 Things Bosses Do That Really Annoy Employees

Kathy Landin — Mon, 06 May 2013 20:06:18 +0000

We recently looked at some bad habits workers have that annoy their bosses, reduce productivity and prevent them from advancing up the career ladder. Now it’s time to examine how bosses can spoil the workplace environment for their employees. Even if you’re a good boss—as opposed to the one employees hate because he has no idea [...]

Solid April Jobs Report Shows Dropping Unemployment Rate, Business Expansion

Chris Chaberski — Fri, 03 May 2013 15:43:35 +0000

The economy added 165,000 jobs in April, bringing the overall unemployment rate down a tick to 7.5 percent. The monthly report from the Labor Department also included upward revisions to the last two reports, helping to ease fears of a slowdown. Last month’s jobs numbers seemed ominous. The number of positions added in March was [...]

5 Things Employees Do That Really Annoy Bosses

Kathy Landin — Mon, 29 Apr 2013 20:26:38 +0000

Sure, we all get annoyed at the boss from time to time, but keep in mind that that frustration can go both ways. If you want to excel at work, get promotions, get raises, have good things happen to you and such, take a look at these five things that really annoy bosses and don’t do them:

12 People Who Did an Excellent Job of Quitting

Emerald Catron — Wed, 17 Apr 2013 20:16:11 +0000

We saw this amazing resignation cake and got inspired. Not to quit our jobs, but to admire the ways others have in the past. Our most "creative" quit was telling the owner of a Chinese buffet over the phone that they couldn't yell at us anymore, because we quit so there. Compared to these, that just isn't that impressive.

Cake Resignation Letter Is the Best Way to Quit a Job

Jeremy Taylor — Wed, 17 Apr 2013 15:11:32 +0000

Just about everyone has dreamt about quitting a job in a grand fashion. Not only was Chris Holmes able to pull off a splashy exit from his nine-to-five as a border control agent at London's Stansted Airport, but he was able to do so in a way that should drum up some business for his new endeavor.

6 Easy-to-Spot Signs You Need to Get a New Job

Drew Weisholtz — Wed, 03 Apr 2013 13:24:22 +0000

Yes, you may have a job at the moment, but maybe you should looking for something new. How do you know if really is a time to move on to another position? Often times, knowing when to take your skills to a new job is simple, but there can be instances when it’s a little [...]

5 Important Ways Social Media Networking Affects Your Career

Kathy Landin — Mon, 01 Apr 2013 20:26:13 +0000

While the social media landscape often changes quickly, it’s pretty clear that networking on those sites is going to be a big part of our lives for a long time—both personally and professionally. In many ways, social media is as much for work as it is for fun. It may have started out as a [...]

6 Very Easy Ways to Stop Being a Workaholic

Drew Weisholtz — Thu, 21 Mar 2013 17:26:03 +0000

Did the janitor give you his keys so you can lock up after he goes home? Do you dream in spread sheets? Have you missed your kid scoring the game-winning goal because you were checking email on your phone? Then, congratulations — you may be a workaholic. If you want to stop being one, there’s [...]

The 5 Best Ways to Get Noticed at Work

Kathy Landin — Wed, 20 Mar 2013 16:29:34 +0000

Getting noticed at work can be difficult, but we’ve got a few tips to help make that happen—and to make sure it’s for the right reasons. No matter the size of the staff at your workplace, just being good at your job may not be enough to help you move up the ladder. If you [...]

What States Have the Lowest Unemployment Rates?

Kathy Landin — Mon, 11 Mar 2013 16:08:17 +0000

If you’ve been struggling to find a new job, get that first job out of college or get back to work, perhaps it’s a change of location you need. The unemployment rate is not equal across the states, and for all the tough economic news of the past several years, things aren't all that bad in certain places.

Enter This Crazy Australian Contest To Win One of 6 Ridiculously Awesome Jobs

Drew Weisholtz — Tue, 05 Mar 2013 16:00:24 +0000

Unless your business card says “Professional Hot Fudge Sundae Tester” or “Member of LeBron James’ Entourage,” odds are you don’t have one of the best jobs in the world. The good people of Australia want to change that, though. The country has announced a new contest called “Best Jobs in the World,” in which six [...]

How Can You Ruin a Job Interview? Ask These Bizarre Questions

Drew Weisholtz — Fri, 15 Feb 2013 15:48:39 +0000

When you’re on a job interview, don’t sabotage your chances of getting hired by saying something stupid. That may sound obvious, but not everyone knows that. OfficeTeam recently surveyed HR managers at companies throughout the US and Canada to get their takes on some of the more outrageous questions they’ve been asked by candidates during [...]

Hey College Seniors — Your Bender is Showing and No One Wants to Hire You

Jeremy Taylor — Wed, 02 Jan 2013 19:00:43 +0000

Despite the fact that some college tuitions have reached an excess of $50,000 per year, these days colleges can't guarantee that their graduates will have jobs waiting for them. In the wake of this uncertainty, some institutions have begun to guide their students in cleaning up their social media profiles, to lower the risk of a poorly-timed facebook post ruining their shot at employment.

Job Market for College Graduates Is Improving — Dollars and Sense

Mike Adams — Sun, 18 Nov 2012 17:30:13 +0000

Good news for college students: the job market is starting to look a little brighter, with 5 percent more employment opportunities predicted for new college graduates this year, according to a recent survey conducted by the Michigan State University’s Collegiate Employment Research Institute.

Facebook Can Now Help You Get a Job

Mike Adams — Thu, 15 Nov 2012 20:17:13 +0000

Don’t just update your status—update your résumé. Facebook has just released a Social Jobs App that will allow people to search job listings from a multitude of sites like Monster and DirectEmployers. Earlier this week, Facebook launched its new app, as part of the Social Jobs Partnership program in association with the U.S. Department of [...]

Would You Rather Have Better Pay or a Better Boss? — Survey of the Day

Jeremy Taylor — Thu, 18 Oct 2012 19:48:34 +0000

Not being paid enough and having a difficult boss are two of the more common complaints of the employed. But which of these problems bothers working folks more? According to a survey of 1,000 adults by Tell Your Boss, 65 percent think a better boss would make them happier than a pay raise. The survey [...]

Some People — GASP — May Not Actually Be Sick When They Take a Sick Day

Mike Adams — Thu, 18 Oct 2012 19:33:46 +0000

In not-so-stunning news, it appears that every sick day taken by employees may not be due to genuine illness. The latest survey by CareerBuilder found that about a third of all call-ins last year were made by workers who simply opted to take the day off rather than save their sick time for when they actually needed it.

However, the most interesting attribute of calling in sick is the excuses that people make for not coming into work. Sure, there are the standard lines that most managers hear repeatedly, but some employees get creative with their excuses.

Do You Eat Lunch at Your Desk? — Survey of the Day

Jeremy Taylor — Mon, 15 Oct 2012 18:38:51 +0000

Recently, Applebee’s launched a “lunch decoy” ad campaign which encourages folks to reclaim their lunch break. So, how many people are taking their midday meal at their desk? According to a survey from LighterLife, 82 percent of office workers regularly eat computer-monitor-lit lunches. And if Applebee’s ad campaign isn’t enough to get office eaters to change their ways, [...]

How Hard Is It to Get a Job if You've Been Out of Work for 6 Months? — Dollars and Sense

Mike Adams — Tue, 09 Oct 2012 14:36:18 +0000

They say the best time to look for a new job is when you already have one. Turns out there might actually be something to this phenomenon: New research suggests that the longer you're out of work, the harder it gets to find a new job.