• 35,200 employment increase seen in December

    Updated: 2010-08-31 16:47:43
    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: 2010-08-31 16:47:43
    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: 2010-08-31 16:47:43
    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: 2010-08-31 16:47:43
    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: 2010-08-31 16:47:43
    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 [...]

  • Let the job find you!

    Updated: 2010-08-31 16:47:41
    Thanks to new technologies resume writing and sending is not the only way to get a job. Social media services have spread very quickly among the Internet users in the last few years and many of these users are not aware how powerful this services can be when you are looking for a new job. [...]

  • Commons mistakes in resume writing

    Updated: 2010-08-31 16:47:41
    You have to think in your resume as it were a spot that is selling you. You need to appear more interesting to the employer than the other candidates to receive the call for a personal interview and, eventually, get the job you are applying for. In order to get the attention of the employer [...]

  • How to dress for a job interview?

    Updated: 2010-08-31 16:47:41
    First step when looking for a job is resume writing, then you send your cover letter and attached cv to any company who is hiring for a job you would like to do and, eventually you received a call placing you for a personal interview at human resources department. Here comes the first doubt, what [...]

  • Overcoming the “E” Word

    Updated: 2010-08-30 14:09:34
    Lots of people are buzzing about the recent New York Times Magazine cover story, “What is it About 20-Somethings?” The article focuses on the fact that today’s 20-somethings are “delaying adulthood” by moving back in with their parents, marrying later and hopping from career to career. The article speculates about whether these shifts are happening [...]

  • VIDEO – Why should I hire veterans?

    Updated: 2010-08-29 08:01:36
    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 VIDEO Why should I hire veterans 29. Aug , 2010 5 Comments I was fortunate enough to run into a pal of mine Chad Sowash of DirectEmployers . After catching up over ole times , we began discussing the recruiting world in general and veterans in particular . I thought some of his points were worth sharing , so I captured them on video . Hope you like . Jim Technorati Tags : Directemployers Sowash Related : posts US Labor Department Awards 9 Million in Nationwide Grants Providing Thousands of Veterans with Green Jobs Training Raymond

  • Highlights, Favorites, Deals, & Oddities – Week of 8-23-10

    Updated: 2010-08-28 15:32:44
    For college football lovers, rejoice in this fact: This will be the final Saturday without college football until December. My prediction, on my beloved Michigan State Spartans: 10-2. Go green! 20SomethingFinance Highlights: Lawnmower Class Action Lawsuit: Get ...

  • First Careers of the Wealthy and Famous

    Updated: 2010-08-27 17:11:52
    We all had to start somewhere – here are some interesting first careers for just a few of the wealthy and famous: Donald Trump: Before he became a famous (and unbelievably wealthy) real estate mogul, he made his money collecting soda bottles. Oprah Winfrey: Before she became a billionaire and one of the most respected women in TV, Oprah bagged groceries and worked at a radio station reading the news. No related posts. Related posts brought to you by Yet Another Related Posts Plugin.

  • COMIC – The Resume Bear Gets a New Look!

    Updated: 2010-08-27 15:00:30
    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 COMIC The Resume Bear Gets a New Look 27. Aug , 2010 0 Comments The Resume Bear is desperate for a new look and finally gets what he wants . However , it is a mixed blessing . Technorati Tags : comic job hunting Makeover Mixed Blessing resume Related : posts Comic The Resume Bear Visits the DOL Freshly laid-off , Julian The Resume Bear visits the local . COMIC- The Resume Bear Gets Advice The Resume Bear visits a local Beautician because he believes . COMIC The Resume Bear Debuts This post marks the beginning of a new comic series . COMIC

  • The Dirty Word Linkedin Game

    Updated: 2010-08-26 08:31:39
    Okay, chalk this post up to someone who was bored and looking for a few giggles. With my Recruiter hat on, I went to Linkedin in and began searching the profiles. Okay, I admit that this doesn’t sound too exciting. Well, guess what I did to shake things up a bit? I began to base [...] Related posts:Win a Job as an Official PlayStation Game Tester Today, following the excitement and success of the debut series,... Related posts brought to you by Yet Another Related Posts Plugin.

  • Job Hunting

    Updated: 2010-08-25 15:35:37
    It’s no surprise to me that hundreds, possibly thousands of Irish teachers are again this September, left high and dry and unable to find full time work.  One thousand new secondary teaching posts were promised in the Irish press in May.  Unfortunately for the candidates who would not consider teaching England as they were going to [...]

  • COMIC- The Resume Bear Gets Advice

    Updated: 2010-08-25 15:00:03
    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 COMIC- The Resume Bear Gets Advice 25. Aug , 2010 5 Comments The Resume Bear visits a local Beautician because he believes a new look will help him land a new job . The advice she gives him is less than encouraging . Technorati Tags : Beautician comic Job Advice job hunting New Job Resume Advice Related : posts Comic The Resume Bear Visits the DOL Freshly laid-off , Julian The Resume Bear visits the local . COMIC The Resume Bear Wants a Makeover Julian thinks that a makeover will improve his chances of . COMIC The Resume Bear Debuts This

  • How to make sure you are prepared for a job interview

    Updated: 2010-08-24 18:40:51
    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 make sure you are prepared for a job interview 24. Aug , 2010 4 Comments The job interview . The first step towards your future , and the first impression that the company will get of you in person . We want you to do it right , we want you to get that job , and we want you to be successful In order to do so , you must prepare ahead of time . Not only will preparing help you to have a better interview , but it will help calm you down and allow your true personality to come through The following tips should all be done before you go

  • Zappos Offers Free Overnight Shipping Membership (Ends Today)

    Updated: 2010-08-24 12:42:52
    As part of a back-to-school promotion, Zappos.com is offering up free VIP memberships, which gets you free overnight shipping. All you have to do is visit the Zappos VIP site and register. The deadline for ...

  • Pick of the Blogs - The Savage Truth

    Updated: 2010-08-24 10:56:22

  • Google vs The Incredible Hulk

    Updated: 2010-08-24 08:01:11
    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 Google vs The Incredible Hulk 24. Aug , 2010 5 Comments I read a lot , perhaps more than I should sometimes , but I do . I was reading a very interesting article on ReadWriteWeb the other day called Google CEO Suggests You Change Your Name to Escape His Permanent Record Here are a few highlights from that : article Google CEO says every young person one day will be entitled automatically to change his or her name on reaching adulthood in order to disown youthful hijinks stored on their friends’ social media sites . 8221 Google CEO says I

  • What I Wish I’d Known in College

    Updated: 2010-08-23 14:00:39
    Happy Monday, everyone! As you can imagine, I spent this weekend thinking a lot about the New York Times Magazine cover story, “What Is It About 20-Somethings?” I’ve submitted a Letter to the Editor and will post it here if the Times doesn’t publish it. In the meantime, I’d love to hear your comments here [...]

  • COMIC – The Resume Bear Wants a Makeover

    Updated: 2010-08-23 08:01:17
    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 COMIC The Resume Bear Wants a Makeover 23. Aug , 2010 1 Comment Julian thinks that a makeover will improve his chances of finding work . As such , he seeks out the best beautician in the business . Unfortunately , she is also the rudest beautician in the business . Technorati Tags : Beautician comic Julian Makeover resume Related : posts COMIC The Resume Bear Gets a Job Lead Julian gets his first job lead since being laid-off from . Comic The Resume Bear Visits the DOL Freshly laid-off , Julian The Resume Bear visits the local . COMIC The

  • Lawnmower Class Action Lawsuit Could Bring you $75 (Sign up by August 31)

    Updated: 2010-08-22 16:56:30
    Lawnmower Class Action Lawsuit for False Advertising Claims I use a good ole’ fashion push reel mower, so I’m not eligible for the class action lawsuit that I’m about to inform you about, however, if you ...

  • Highlights, Favorites, Deals, & Oddities – Week of 8-16-10

    Updated: 2010-08-21 22:32:45
    Big news this week as I was recently asked to be a staff writer on the personal finance blog, WiseBread, and launched my first post (I had previously guest posted there). You can check out ...

  • How to actually keep your job

    Updated: 2010-08-20 18:05:59
    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 actually keep your job 20. Aug , 2010 9 Comments Keeping your job is not as easy as just showing up and doing what is expected you need to prove that you are the best at what you do and that you deserve to be there . This is also the quickest way to get recognized , and will make asking for a raise much easier Luckily , there are a few simple ways that can help you to keep your job , even in a down . economy Search for new ways to be useful . Just because your job description has you doing one thing , doesn’t mean you can’t expand

  • UK Jobs – Mixed News for Jobseekers Considering Public Sector Job Losses (guest post)

    Updated: 2010-08-18 08:24:14
    : Louise's UK Recruiter Blog Find out about the entire UK Recruiter community at www.ukrecruiter.co.uk About Recent Posts Pick of the Blogs The Savage Truth Recruiter Clinic Gary Franklin UK Jobs Mixed News for Jobseekers Considering Public Sector Job Losses guest post Marketing Advertising Recruitment Awards Launch of The Marketing Advertising Recruitment Awards Motivating your Recruiters using technology Recruitment Juice Live DVD My Massive Recruitment Networking Day APSCo Licensing Debate All about the Social Collective 2010 Subscribe in a reader Louise at Twitter follow me on Twitter Links UK Recruiter UK Recruitment blogs Feed medical sales jobs Paralegal Legal Jobs interim jobs Jobs In Edinburgh Arithon Recruitment Software Archives August 2010 July 2010 June 2010 May 2010 April

  • 70% of Americans want to be Self-Employed. What is Stopping you? (Reader Poll)

    Updated: 2010-08-16 01:24:04
    There’s a huge gap in the United States between the percentage of Americans that ARE self-employed and the percentage of American’s that WANT to be self-employed. Let’s take a look at the numbers. Percentage of Americans ...

  • Marketing & Advertising Recruitment Awards

    Updated: 2010-08-12 13:38:29

  • Guest Post: 3 Job Hunting Tips for College Athletes

    Updated: 2010-08-12 01:34:39
    This is a guest post by Eileen Wisnewski. Graduation often signals the end of competition for most college athletes. This can be an emotional realization, as many graduating athletes would love to play just one more season. While competing, the level of time and commitment college athletes give to their sport sometimes prevents them from [...]

  • Making the MBA Decision

    Updated: 2010-08-05 14:50:07
    Dear Lindsey, How important is getting your MBA from a top graduate school verses a middle of the road or maybe online school make? What difference does it make regarding future pay and opportunities? Thanks, Marie Dear Marie, Educational decisions are personal and the right answers are different for everyone. What I can do is provide you [...]

  • 4 Tips on Transitioning into Management

    Updated: 2010-08-02 14:33:54
    Dear Lindsey, I recently received two master’s degrees (MBA, 2008 and MSA, 2010) after many years of working in state government. Now, I am ready to explore more opportunities in the private and public sector. If I’ve never functioned in a leadership capacity, will it be difficult to branch out in management? Obtaining my master’s has [...]

  • Tips to write a cover letter

    Updated: 2010-07-30 15:50:17
    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 a couple of tips to [...]

  • Creative Professionals can now display their portfolios on LinkedIn

    Updated: 2010-07-28 15:17:19
    Ed. note: This belongs to a series of posts on how professional web sites and services are integrating LinkedIn functionality using the LinkedIn API. This post is from Scott Belsky, CEO and co-founder of one of the leading platforms that helps creative professionals display their work – Behance. We are thrilled to introduce Creative Portfolio Display, [...]

  • The world changes, the job market changes

    Updated: 2010-07-27 13:17:33
    It is said that 9 years old children in 2015 will be working in 2025 in jobs we do not wven know now. Same it is happening in our world right now, nobody knew what a community manager means a couple of years ago and suddenly it seems everybody is working on it. All this [...]

  • How to Manage the Technological Generation Gap

    Updated: 2010-07-22 01:36:10
    Dear Lindsey, I’m an engineer at a leading tech company, and for the most part I love my job. At 29, I’m one of the younger people in the office. One of the most frustrating things for me is working with much older people who are a lot slower with new technologies — even my [...]

  • Launch of The Marketing & Advertising Recruitment Awards

    Updated: 2010-07-14 12:48:52

  • Ask the Gen Y Expert: My New Column for Monster.com’s Excelle

    Updated: 2010-07-12 17:00:58
    I’m excited to announce my new career advice column on Monster.com’s website for women, Excelle.com. The column, “Ask the Gen Y Expert,” will feature my responses to reader questions. Please check out the first post and submit your own query anytime! Here is this week’s topic and reader question: How Can I Get Recognized for [...]

  • 5 Career “Super Foods”

    Updated: 2010-07-09 16:37:21
    As you can probably tell from reading my blog, I love lists. Top 10 These. Absolute 5 Thats. Well, I recently came across a fantastic list of 10 Everyday Super Foods, described by WebMD as “multitaskers,” such as nuts, blueberries and salmon, that are packed with multiple nutrients to help you stay healthy, promote wellness and [...]

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