Archive for July, 2008
Background Checks in California Offer Employees More Rights
Wednesday, July 30th, 2008If you’re applying for a job in California, or are a current employee, you should know the state’s rules on background checks are more open than most.
All background checks are subject to the federal Fair Credit Reporting Act, which sets the national standard. Even states such as California, which has its own laws governing background […]
Tracking down a New Jersey Job
Tuesday, July 29th, 2008In an attempt to lure more jobs to New Jersey, state officials have offered investment banking firm Lehman Brothers a $20 million tax break. Recently the New Jersey Economic Development Authority board approved the firm for the Business Employment Incentive Grant, making this the second time in the last month that the state has made […]
IT Jobs in Washington, DC
Monday, July 28th, 2008Finding technology intensive Washington DC jobs shouldn’t be difficult for the foreseeable future, according to a recent American Electronic Association report. The organization found that the capital city is the second largest center for such jobs in the nation, topped only by the New York metro area.
Currently this industry employees over 295,000 DC […]
California Nursing Jobs will be Plentiful
Monday, July 28th, 2008A career as a registered nurse may be the way to go for those looking for a California nursing job.
According to the California Employment Development Department, a critical shortage of registered nurses is expected throughout the next 10 years. Because of this, hospitals and clinics have ongoing, active recruitment programs, some of which offer unique […]
Current State of Houston Job Market
Tuesday, July 15th, 2008Although the rest of the country is considering biking to work in order to avoid paying astronomical gas prices, Houston’s economy is benefiting from all the dollars spent at the pump. With the energy industry providing 48 percent of Houston jobs, more money spent on fuel means more opportunities for those seeking work.
Whereas the rest […]