Archive for November, 2007
Pre-Employment Drug Screening
Tuesday, November 27th, 2007Drugs change a person’s reaction time, personality, and ability to concentrate. Because of this, it’s no surprise that few employers want to deal with workers who abuse such illegal substances. For the most part, large businesses have policies to cover drug screening employees.
Smaller businesses, however, are more likely to unknowing hire drug users. […]
Part Time Jobs in Dallas
Tuesday, November 20th, 2007With the holiday season almost here, many find themselves without enough money to both pay the bills and be able to afford to purchase the gifts required for certain occasions. Whether the need for more money will pass with the New Year or is a more permanent thing, a part time job is one option […]
Video Resumes
Sunday, November 18th, 2007Although many job search websites seem to be pushing video resumes as the newest and fastest way to gain the attention of hiring managers and recruiters, the truth is simple; they aren’t. For most of the population there are too many difficulties to over come in order to create a successful video resume. Aside from […]
City of Las Vegas Employment
Friday, November 16th, 2007The city of Las Vegas continued it’s year long rise in unemployment throughout the month of September, as the jobless rate rose to 5.2 percent, surpassing the national average.
Despite the fact that when most American’s think of Las Vegas they imagine blackjack tables and roulette wheels, the gaming industry has seen a decrease in available […]
Internship Prep
Monday, November 12th, 2007Although spending a semester working for little to no money is not most people’s idea of the best way to spend their time, internships pay off in the long run. As more companies begin to hire full-time employees from their past interns, obtaining a position in one of these programs can put a student on […]
San Antonio Jobs
Sunday, November 11th, 2007The September unemployment statistics for San Antonio, Texas show that there was a small rise in the number of individuals who were unable to find work during the month. Figures rose from 4 percent to 4.1 percent, which is still lower than the state average of 4.4 percent or the national average of 4.5 percent. […]
San Francisco’s Unemployment Rate
Wednesday, November 7th, 2007The unemployment rate in San Francisco dropped significantly between the months of August and September, from 6.7 to 4.2 percent. As schools throughout the city re-open their doors, many of those without employment for the summer season are able to return to work. Although the lower jobless rate shows some month-to-month improvement, the statistics aren’t […]
Vet Jobs
Wednesday, November 7th, 2007After ending their service in the military, many veterans find themselves without employment. Although in the ultimate situation, a soldier is able to obtain a new job before their term of service ends, this often does not happen. Time constraints and other obligations can easily get in the way. Because of this, leave the […]
Minneapolis Jobs
Monday, November 5th, 2007Despite being named on of the best metro-areas for business by a recent MarketWatch report, Minneapolis job growth is not what it used to be. As the number of available Minneapolis jobs decrease, the unemployment rate is beginning to climb. September Statistics show that the city’s jobless rate has now surpassed the national average. […]
Layoffs Looming in Dallas
Friday, November 2nd, 2007According to Forbes.com, Dallas, Texas is one of the fastest growing cities in America. Many people are moving from expensive metropolitan areas such as New You, lured to the area by lower taxes, comparatively affordable housing, and jobs in Dallas.
Despite this good news, there will soon be several layoffs in the Dallas-Fort Worth […]