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Career Choices May be Influenced by Retirement Surge
17 November 2009
Career Choices May be Influenced by Retirement Surge As Baby Boomers prepare to approach retirement age, economists are predicting an exodus from the U.S. labor force that could affect the majority of businesses and shape a new job market.
Stimulus money retains Iowa jobs
12 November 2009
Stimulus money retains Iowa jobs Increased Medicaid spending mandated by the federal stimulus plan was found to have created or retained more than 2,000 jobs in Iowa in its first six month by a recent study.
Skilled Trades Jobs Available for Experienced Workers
11 November 2009
Skilled Trades Jobs Available for Experienced Workers Last week, the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) reported that the national unemployment rate rose from 9.8 percent in September to 10.2 percent in October - the highest percentage since 1983. Even though layoffs persisted in the third quarter of 2009, during which employers dissolved about 277,924 jobs, some experts are predicting job increases in certain skilled fields.
Recession, Layoffs Shape Young Adults' Career Expectations
09 November 2009
Recession, Layoffs Shape Young Adults' Career Expectations The generation of young adults known as Millennials has begun to develop new workplace expectations as they meet layoffs caused by the recession.
Career Openings Abound for Skilled Employees
03 November 2009
Career Openings Abound for Skilled Employees Despite peaking unemployment rates caused by the economic downturn, employers are reporting difficulty finding qualified workers to fill their job openings.
Continuing Career After Retirement Promotes Good Health
23 October 2009
Continuing Career After Retirement Promotes Good Health Workers can spend decades looking forward to retirement. Appropriately named the golden years, this period of life connotes to many a leisurely-paced coffee brew, an afternoon stroll or hours spent on the golf course. According to some scientists though, the benefits of continued work during the golden years could add over a decade to a life span.
Some Older Workers Choose New Degrees Over Retirement
22 October 2009
Some Older Workers Choose New Degrees Over Retirement Older workers seeking to stay ahead of changes in the economy or expand upon their savings are commonly switching careers shortly before retiring. Though a wealth of experience aids these employees in making the lifestyle change they desire, some jobless older Americans are seeking new degrees to help them build credentials for a career change.
Job Outlook: 'Middle Skill' workers in demand
19 October 2009
Job Outlook: 'Middle Skill' workers in demand By 2016, so-called "middle skill" jobs will have comprised 46% of all job openings in the preceding decade, a report from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics indicates.
Experts Say Workers Should Manage Careers Like Personal Businesses
16 October 2009
Experts Say Workers Should Manage Careers Like Personal Businesses In the traditional sense, the world entrepreneur refers to someone who takes ownership of a specific personal skill or marketplace niche to develop a means of living, or potentially, a profitable career. In today's job market, however, some career experts are advising working Americans to begin thinking of their careers as their own entrepreneurial small businesses.
Experts: How to Get Noticed by Hiring Employers
06 October 2009
Experts: How to Get Noticed by Hiring Employers In today's competitive market, some employers sort through a stack of cover letters and resumes, only affording each one a short glimpse, before deciding which candidates to bring in for an interview. When applying for jobs, applicants must remember that regardless of the skills and experience they have in reality, they must first make certain that they make themselves stand out.
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