• 35,200 employment increase seen in December

    Updated: 2010-06-30 16:05:42
    According to statistics recently released by the Australian Bureau of Statistics the average employment in the country, has increased from December last year. Below are the complete statistics; Dec ‘09 Nov ‘09 Dec ‘08 Unemployment rate 5.5 pct 5.6 pct 4.6 pct Employed 10.905 mln 10.871 mln 10.793 mln Unemployed 467,200 483,000 390,200 Participation rate 65.2 pct [...]

  • Fair Work might cost 3000 jobs

    Updated: 2010-06-30 16:05:42
    Retailers Association stated that, with the new Fair Work rules and regulations it might perhaps be the reason of more than 3000 retail jobs lost in New South Wales, Queensland, the ACT and South Australia reported through Herald Sun. The system is recently started through Federal Government, also the first execution of the country’s primary [...]

  • 1.2 million Australian market by 2013 from Ford

    Updated: 2010-06-30 16:05:42
    CEO, Marin Burela, telling GoAuto those industry sales would reach 1.2 million within three years that Ford Australia will recover in the automotive industry. Mr Burela said the global financial crisis had caused great upheaval, but the market had already sent signals that it was recovering. “We kicked off the year, 2009, well up [...]

  • Cadbury will not affect local jobs in Australia

    Updated: 2010-06-30 16:05:42
    The union’s Anne Urquhart is in no doubt that the takeover decision is unlikely to affect workers at the Claremont factory. Workers from the two Cadbury factories are waiting if their jobs might get affected if ever the chocolate-maker by US food giant, Kraft will take over. Last night most of the shareholders made a [...]

  • Skilled jobs classifieds decrease recently

    Updated: 2010-06-30 16:05:42
    Report has been release from the newspaper, online and media that the numbers of online classifieds for skilled jobs in the land down under have dramatically decreasing up to 1.7 percent between the month of December and January. In regards with the job online advertising in all major print media almost 20 percent were fell down [...]

  • 10 Ways to Get Fired Today!

    Updated: 2010-06-29 18:33:40
    Contact Us Featured Jobs Book Club Support ResumeBear Job Trends Salary Trends Email Posts Resumebear Online Resume ResumeBear Online Resume Builder Resume Delivery Resume Tracking Featured Articles Government Jobs Resume Cover Letter Tips Interview Tips 10 Ways to Get Fired Today 29. Jun , 2010 4 Comments 1.  Post photos of a knife you want to use to kill your boss . online 2.  Share photos of your text messages which describe how much you hate your boss 3.  Brag about doing stuff your boss hates just to make him . mad 4.  Post photos online of you goofing off at . work 5.  Post pictures of your boss’s messy handwriting online and talk bad about him 6.  Take photos and post them online instead of getting your boss what he . needs 7.  Call your coworkers names and post their photo . online

  • Corporate Voices Begins National Workplace Flexibility Campaign

    Updated: 2010-06-29 17:34:47
    Contact Us Featured Jobs Book Club Support ResumeBear Job Trends Salary Trends Email Posts Resumebear Online Resume ResumeBear Online Resume Builder Resume Delivery Resume Tracking Featured Articles Government Jobs Resume Cover Letter Tips Interview Tips Corporate Voices Begins National Workplace Flexibility Campaign 29. Jun , 2010 1 Comment Corporate Voices for Working Families has begun a national campaign to engage the business community and create a broader awareness of the positive business and employee benefits of workplace flexibility . The campaign was launched at the White House at the first-ever Forum on Workplace Flexibility in March , and it will encourage businesses to become Business Champions” for flexibility by signing a Statement of Support for Expanding Workplace

  • My Massive Recruitment Networking Day

    Updated: 2010-06-29 10:26:16

  • Top 5 Recruiter Pet Peeves REVEALED!

    Updated: 2010-06-28 16:57:05
    While it’s incredibly important to do the right things in a job search, you also need to make sure you avoid doing the wrong things. One of my favorite questions to ask recruiters is, “What are your biggest pet peeves about entry-level job candidates?” Below are some of the answers I’ve received. Hopefully this list will [...]

  • APSCo Licensing Debate

    Updated: 2010-06-28 10:09:07

  • Highlights, Favorites, Deals, & Oddities – Week of 6-21-10

    Updated: 2010-06-26 02:11:19
    It was a busy week here on 20somethingfinance. I have been putting a lot of time into making the new 20somethingfinance facebook page as vibrant as possible, and invited everyone to ‘like’ it (and if ...

  • All about the Social Collective 2010

    Updated: 2010-06-25 13:08:31

  • Get Microsoft Office 2010 for Free – for 60 Days

    Updated: 2010-06-24 19:08:52
    I’m a big fan of weening yourself away from paid software, such as Microsoft Office, as much as possible. Other than Photoshop, I haven’t bought software in probably 6 years or so (excluding Turbotax). But ...

  • Reference Checks Remove One in Five Job Candidates From Consideration

    Updated: 2010-06-24 16:35:03
    Contact Us Featured Jobs Book Club Support ResumeBear Job Trends Salary Trends Email Posts Resumebear Online Resume ResumeBear Online Resume Builder Resume Delivery Resume Tracking Featured Articles Government Jobs Resume Cover Letter Tips Interview Tips Reference Checks Remove One in Five Job Candidates From Consideration 24. Jun , 2010 13 Comments A strong resume and interview may place job seekers in the running for a position , but a new survey from OfficeTeam finds the results of a reference check can be the real deal maker or breaker . Managers interviewed said they remove more than one in five 21 percent candidates from consideration after speaking to their professional contacts . When it comes to what hiring managers are looking for when speaking to references , more than a third

  • Study Links Work Benefits to Employee Health and Well Being

    Updated: 2010-06-24 16:18:52
    Contact Us Featured Jobs Book Club Support ResumeBear Job Trends Salary Trends Email Posts Resumebear Online Resume ResumeBear Online Resume Builder Resume Delivery Resume Tracking Featured Articles Government Jobs Resume Cover Letter Tips Interview Tips Study Links Work Benefits to Employee Health and Well Being 24. Jun , 2010 9 Comments A study of 4,000 working parents found that employees with child and dependent care supports provided by their employer report far less stress and significantly better health than employees without access to these benefits . These same employees are more engaged in their work and are less likely to report lost work productivity due to . stress At a time when behavioral health problems cause more than 200 million missed work days each year in the U.S . at

  • Ripper on Recruitment

    Updated: 2010-06-24 07:15:16

  • 20SomethingFinance Facebook Page Worth Liking?

    Updated: 2010-06-24 03:14:16
    Hey everyone. I have finally put the time into created a 20SomethingFinance page over the past week that I personally finally feel happy with. But ultimately, I want you to ‘like’ it – my opinion ...

  • 20 Things Job Seekers Should Never Tweet About

    Updated: 2010-06-23 16:40:18
    Contact Us Featured Jobs Book Club Support ResumeBear Job Trends Salary Trends Email Posts Resumebear Online Resume ResumeBear Online Resume Builder Resume Delivery Resume Tracking Featured Articles Government Jobs Resume Cover Letter Tips Interview Tips 20 Things Job Seekers Should Never Tweet About 23. Jun , 2010 10 Comments According to recent statistics , Twitter’s 100 million users have collectively sent over 16 billion tweets since Twitter was launched in 2006.  Earlier this year , Facebook reached over 400 million active users . Facebook has more members than the populations of Japan , Mexico and Russia , combined . Given these numbers , it’s not surprising that nearly two-thirds 64 of online Americans use social media , and most social media users 84 reveal information about

  • Elite Breakfast Showcase Meeting

    Updated: 2010-06-23 08:18:17

  • Free “LinkedIn for Job Seekers” webinar this Wednesday June 23rd at 8pm EST

    Updated: 2010-06-22 19:30:22
    Finding your dream job just got easier! In this free, 60-minute training webinar, I’ll be sharing the strategies and best practices to leverage LinkedIn at every stage of your job search. Discover how to: Build an online profile that attracts the attention of recruiters and hiring managers Expand your professional network to drive more opportunities your way Use LinkedIn [...]

  • How Much do you Tip for Food Delivery?

    Updated: 2010-06-22 19:16:09
    Tipping at Restaurants: The Standards for Tipping Waiters or Waitresses The number that keeps getting thrown out as a standard tipping percentage at restaurants is 15%. I usually stick to that, but go up to 20% ...

  • Cover letter generated software

    Updated: 2010-06-22 16:39:12
    Just recently I stumbled across an article about this cover letter generating software called the amazing cover letter creator. It claims to be by far the best on the market and so I didn’t want to talk about this subject. I don’t understand how you can claim to be the best ...

  • How to Retain Top Talent and Increase ROI During Group Moves

    Updated: 2010-06-22 15:33:03
    Contact Us Featured Jobs Book Club Support ResumeBear Job Trends Salary Trends Email Posts Resumebear Online Resume ResumeBear Online Resume Builder Resume Delivery Resume Tracking Featured Articles Government Jobs Resume Cover Letter Tips Interview Tips How to Retain Top Talent and Increase ROI During Group Moves 22. Jun , 2010 6 Comments If there’s one message that corporations and employees need to hear about relocation in 2010, it’s be ready . 8221 With this year’s rise in activity related to mergers , acquisitions and restructuring comes an increase in the number of relocations to meet new business needs . In many cases , that means the relocation of entire departments and groups of employees . The newest white paper from Vandover http : vandover.com the leader in TalentMobility®

  • Two Remaining Finalist Spots for MTV Twitter Jockey Dream Job

    Updated: 2010-06-21 21:52:25
    Contact Us Featured Jobs Book Club Support ResumeBear Job Trends Salary Trends Email Posts Resumebear Online Resume ResumeBear Online Resume Builder Resume Delivery Resume Tracking Featured Articles Government Jobs Resume Cover Letter Tips Interview Tips Two Remaining Finalist Spots for MTV Twitter Jockey Dream Job 21. Jun , 2010 5 Comments MTV and ZYNC from American Express(SM Name 18 Candidates for First Ever MTV TJ Twitter Jockey’ Two remaining finalist spots remain for the MTV Twitter Jockey Dream Job . Nearly 300,000 Total Submissions have already been logged in the first week by aspiring candidates and in support of fellow Twitter users viewing audience to vote which Social Media Maven will land their Dream Job during a live broadcast finale on August 8 at 10 PM . EST ZYNC from

  • Companies Hiring Now June 2010

    Updated: 2010-06-21 21:10:17
    Contact Us Featured Jobs Book Club Support ResumeBear Job Trends Salary Trends Email Posts Resumebear Online Resume ResumeBear Online Resume Builder Resume Delivery Resume Tracking Featured Articles Government Jobs Resume Cover Letter Tips Interview Tips Companies Hiring Now June 2010 21. Jun , 2010 10 Comments Top companies worldwide are hiring both summer and full time employees you just need to know where to look . We’ve listed a few companies with immediate openings : below Expedia has hundreds of positions available worldwide . In addition , Expedia , Inc . today announced they will add 130 new jobs to the online travel company’s Las Vegas operations by month’s end , bringing the local office total to 500 employees . Las Vegas is home to a number of operational functions serving a

  • Guest Post: Jobs That Matter for Millennials

    Updated: 2010-06-21 14:35:40
    This is a guest post by Heather Krasna, author of the new book, Jobs That Matter: Find a Stable, Fulfilling Career in Public Service: Recent surveys show that Millennials want to make a difference in the world. The National Association of Colleges and Employers found that 27 percent of graduating seniors in 2009 plan to work [...]

  • 2010 Federal Tax Brackets – Plan Now Before It’s Too Late

    Updated: 2010-06-21 01:49:45
    Since the best tax planning usually comes throughout the year prior to the IRS tax deadline, right now might be a good time to revisit what your overall AGI might be this year and adjust ...

  • 6.6 Million Grant to Significantly Expand Access, Resources for Healthcare Careers

    Updated: 2010-06-19 06:46:41
    , Contact Us Featured Jobs Book Club Support ResumeBear Job Trends Salary Trends Email Posts Resumebear Online Resume ResumeBear Online Resume Builder Resume Delivery Resume Tracking Featured Articles Government Jobs Resume Cover Letter Tips Interview Tips 6.6 Million Grant to Significantly Expand Access , Resources for Healthcare Careers 18. Jun , 2010 5 Comments The U.S . Department of Labor today announced that the American Association of Community Colleges AACC will receive a 6.6 million grant to fund development of Healthcare Virtual Career Platform HVCP Healthcare Career Central , an open-source delivery platform that will manage an individual’s entry into any of more than 200 healthcare careers from career exploration , to skills assessment , training and job . placement The

  • House Passes Small Business Capital Bill

    Updated: 2010-06-19 05:41:38
    Contact Us Featured Jobs Book Club Support ResumeBear Job Trends Salary Trends Email Posts Resumebear Online Resume ResumeBear Online Resume Builder Resume Delivery Resume Tracking Featured Articles Government Jobs Resume Cover Letter Tips Interview Tips House Passes Small Business Capital Bill 18. Jun , 2010 5 Comments The U.S . House of Representatives this week passed the Small Business Lending Fund SBLF Act , 8221 H.R . 5297, by a vote of 241-182. The legislation will aid small businesses in securing capital through new community bank incentives , support for state lending initiatives and by opening venture capital markets to small . businesses As our most prolific job creators , small businesses will be central to the recovery of the U.S . economy , 8221 said Rep . Nydia M . Velazquez

  • The Most Important Career Growth Tip

    Updated: 2010-06-17 14:27:31
    A few days ago I received an email from a colleague who serves with me on a nonprofit board. “Does anyone know where I can get Mets/Yankees tickets?” I knew (Stubhub.com!), so I responded right away. Later that day I was desperately trying to remember the name of a website I’d recently heard about where you can find [...]

  • Tips to write a cover letter

    Updated: 2010-06-16 11:21:34
    A cover letter is very important when you are writing a resume. Whether it’s good or bad, it gives a certain first impression and it’s up to you to decide which impression you want to make. There are different ways to write a cover letter and I want to give ...

  • Guest Post: Turn a Career Break into a Career Booster

    Updated: 2010-06-14 14:35:29
    Special to the Lindsey Pollak Blog When the three of us – Jennifer Baggett, Holly Corbett and Amanda Pressner – decided to quit our Manhattan media jobs to embark on a yearlong, round-the-world journey, we knew that it would be the opportunity of a lifetime, and one that we couldn’t possibly have passed up. But still, we [...]

  • Next 30/20 Vision Podcast: Monday, June 14th

    Updated: 2010-06-11 14:36:12
    Join us for the next edition of our 30/20 Vision podcast on Monday, June 14th at 5:00pm EST. This series is for the 20-something woman who wishes she had a couple of big sisters to clue her in on the ins and outs of life after college. This month, Christine Hassler, Alexandra Levit and I will [...]

  • Improve your chances to get hired

    Updated: 2010-06-11 07:41:29
    There are many people who ask the question what they do wrong when they don’t get accepted for an interview or fail at the job interview itself. In fact there are many different theories about it and everyone claims to know the answers. I disagree with this. There could be ...

  • get or forget a job online

    Updated: 2010-06-07 19:06:45
    As we all know, it’s good to have contacts in order to get a job and Social Media can help you building up a solid network of professional connections. These days networking is not only about going to meetings and talk with people anymore. Nowadays we all have different professional and ...

  • The Secret to Successful Networking in the 21st Century

    Updated: 2010-06-07 15:15:59
    Last week I attended the annual conference of the National Association of Colleges and Employers (NACE), the largest organization for university career services professionals and entry-level recruiters. As someone who frequently talks about the powers of social media for connecting, this conference was a reminder that LinkedIn, Twitter and Facebook are only half the networking story. At [...]

  • Podcast: You Have More Time Than You Think

    Updated: 2010-05-26 21:51:08
    Join me for a conversation with Laura Vanderkam, author of the brand new book, “168 Hours: You Have More Time Than You Think.” That number — 168 hours — is the amount of time you have each and every week. According to Laura, that’s plenty of time to work, play, sleep 8 hours a night (seriously!) and accomplish [...]

  • Templates for your personal CV

    Updated: 2010-05-24 17:41:34
    You are trying to find a new job but you don’t really know how to start writing your CV, it’s very important that you use the right format, say the right things, don’t say too much and be specific at the same time. This all freaks you out and you ...

  • Win a Signed Copy of “Getting from College to Career”

    Updated: 2010-05-24 14:00:20
    This week, OnlineMBA.com is sponsoring a giveaway of some of their favorite recommended books, including mine! Check out their full list of book giveaways which includes signed books by Seth Godin, Dan Pink and several other leading business and career authors (I’m honored to be included in their company). Scroll down to the bottom of the page [...]

  • Lindsey on Good Day New York: Job Prospects for College Grads

    Updated: 2010-05-21 15:41:50
    Many thanks to Good Day New York for having me on as a guest this week! Watch the five-minute video here: If you have trouble viewing the above, watch the video here.

  • How to get a job overseas

    Updated: 2010-05-19 16:44:57
    You are looking for a job and you are interested in working overseas. Don’t expect that the resumes and interviews are the same in every country. They all have their own habits and ways of coping with solicitations. You know how you can execute a solicitation in Shanghai, Brussels or in ...

  • “Missing the boat” on teaching posts

    Updated: 2010-05-13 10:16:50
    Interviews for September posts in England take place in Englsih schools throughout the spring - far earlier in the year than interviews in Irish schools.  May and June are the busiest months for interviews, for those candidates interested in relocating. I inform candidates of this each spring at the Teaching Fairs at Irish univeristies, in the [...]

  • Do not be on the list of the stupidest resumes

    Updated: 2010-05-11 20:00:54
    Corporate employment departments receive everyday as many as 50.000 CV’s but only accept or hire 200 or 300 according to a trade publication that is specialized in making your resume interesting and competitive. This means that what you write on your resume is going to be your key to success. The ...

  • Tips to write a CV

    Updated: 2010-05-04 18:17:59
    When you are applying for a job, the first thing you need to do is updating your CV. It’s even more important these days because of the competitive job market. A creative and solid CV is essential to get an interview. So there are a couple of tips which can ...

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