• 35,200 employment increase seen in December

    Updated: 2011-10-31 17:11:17
    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: 2011-10-31 17:11:17
    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: 2011-10-31 17:11:17
    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: 2011-10-31 17:11:17
    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: 2011-10-31 17:11:17
    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 [...]

  • Top Five Demand Jobs for the Next 10 Years

    Updated: 2011-10-31 17:11:17
    Have you ever thought of writing your professional resume already? But, before even thinking of writing about it, have you already thought beforehand that the job you are applying is an in-demand one? In-demand jobs really highlight a person’s fame and employment opportunities; so before even taking care of your job resume, make sure that [...]

  • Tips to Avoid Job Search Time Wasters: Part 1

    Updated: 2011-10-30 14:01:01
    Looking for a job can be a full-time job in and of itself. Finding a job in today’s market is more than just posting a résumé and waiting for a call. It’s a combination of old-fashioned résumé sending, online brand building, and networking. There are many rules to remember when looking for a job and it’s [...]

  • Strategic or Gimmick Tactic to Use QR Codes on Resume Templates

    Updated: 2011-10-28 18:50:27
    You’ve read in our past articles how QR codes are included in making resume templates. However, have it ever crossed in your mind that perhaps such technique may be used only as a gimmick tactic; or perhaps a strategic approach at some points? If you were the employer, would you accept a two-dimensional barcode—also known [...]

  • Featured On Mashable, Aol Jobs and more: The Perks of Working at Google, Facebook, Twitter and More [INFOGRAPHIC]

    Updated: 2011-10-28 18:06:54
    It’s no secret that Silicon Valley has a problem finding the talent it needs to fill all the high-tech jobs available in the region. The area expects jobs in information and communications technologies to grow 15 percent during the next two years, Menlo Park Patch reports. The trick for many employers is how to attract [...]

  • Top Three Incredible Personal Branding Books Essential for You

    Updated: 2011-10-28 01:40:27
    You and I are both know that in order to make your CV example more boosting and enticing to your prospected employer, you have to look beyond the broader picture. When you write resume, that doesn’t end the journey there. In fact, even beforehand, you have to retain such good reputation for you to become [...]

  • 5 Ways to Tweet Yourself to a New Job

    Updated: 2011-10-27 14:25:22
    By Careerbliss The traditional resume remains an important tool for jobseeker and employer alike. But it is no longer the final word on how candidates communicate their qualifications to potential employers. More and more, employers are using social media to get to know and vet candidates. More than 40 percent of employers check out candidates [...]

  • Advertiser Profile: 2LS

    Updated: 2011-10-27 13:42:16

  • Integrating Social Media in your Online Personal Branding

    Updated: 2011-10-26 15:30:35
    Online personal branding is actually paralleled with social media today. It is way too impossible to retain your personal brand without the use of social media. Hello, Facebook, Twitter, and Youtube are your cyber playgrounds, restaurants, used-to-go places, and all. Through social media, you could actually portray the real you (or even the fake you, [...]

  • The Best Manager Resume Traits

    Updated: 2011-10-26 15:30:34
    Have you always dreamed of making the best manager resume for your best targeted job description? Well, all of us wanted to make resumes based on standards and based on the suitability of our prospected employers. That’s why we have here four basic but absolute traits for making the best resume ever made. Enjoy the [...]

  • Need More Inbound Links to Your B2B Blog?

    Updated: 2011-10-26 01:58:15
    If you’re a B2B blogger, you know that links are the currency of SEO. Building credible, authoritative and relevant links back to your blog is an excellent way in which to tell the search engines that your blog is valuable to their many customers (i.e. searchers) and needs to be ranked accordingly. But you also [...]

  • Speed Interning: Unconventionally Brilliant!

    Updated: 2011-10-26 01:15:33
    I’m not a big fan of extreme job hunting tactics, even during challenging times (like the Great Recession) when fierce competition makes it extremely tempting. Outside of potentially showing your creative side, some of these ...Speed Interning: Unconventionally Brilliant! is copyrighted by 20somethingfinance.com without consent to republish.

  • Writing the Noticeable Cover Letter

    Updated: 2011-10-25 22:30:28
    Are you currently looking for a job lately? Well, the first thing that you must have been preparing would probably the resume—only, because to be honest, most people have really been wondering if it is really necessary to submit a cover letter along with your resume writing nowadays. Well, reality bites, some hiring managers are [...]

  • “Optimizing LinkedIn Profiles for Job Search”

    Updated: 2011-10-25 14:33:18
    LinkedIn continues to gain momentum as a resource utilized by both internal and external recruiters to find well qualified candidates. A quality LinkedIn profile is quickly becoming an essential element of a complete career marketing package. Like a resume, a LinkedIn profile serves as a summary of your work history. Both your resume and your [...]

  • Graduate Recruitment Fair – 7th - 10th November

    Updated: 2011-10-25 12:51:58

  • The FIRM's Online Recruitment Survey

    Updated: 2011-10-24 13:14:02

  • 2012 Traditional & Roth IRA Maximum Contribution Limits

    Updated: 2011-10-24 12:59:46
    Last week, I reported the IRS announcement of the 2012 maximum 401K contribution limit increase. Right after, a few readers emailed me asking about the Roth IRA maximum contributions and income limits and whether or ...2012 Traditional & Roth IRA Maximum Contribution Limits is copyrighted by 20somethingfinance.com without consent to republish.

  • HOW TO: Get a Job at a LinkedIn Connection’s Company

    Updated: 2011-10-24 01:51:55
    Research has shown that the fastest way to find a new job is to target companies where your friends work. Great. How do you do that? On LinkedIn, take these steps: From LinkedIn’s home page, click on “Contacts/My Connections.” In the left hand column, click on “Companies.” For me, this yielded a list of companies [...]

  • How Do You Explain Away Gaps in Your Resume?

    Updated: 2011-10-23 01:11:26
    You really want a posted job, in fact, you really need that job. The problem is, however, you’re worried about how you will explain a gap or gaps on your resume. That problem is a reality for countless people who are looking to remove themselves from the unemployment list, which currently hovers around 9.1 percent [...]

  • Three Basic Rules of Effective Self Marketing Strategies

    Updated: 2011-10-22 09:30:29
    Do you know how significant self marketing is when it comes to writing resume samples and job application? When you pass your resume templates to your prospected employers, your job hunting experience does not end there. Remember that your resume is not technically a hundred percent insurance that you will get the job that you [...]

  • Easy and Simple Suggestions to Boost Your CV

    Updated: 2011-10-21 16:30:36
    Writing a sample CV is honestly very easy, as far as technicalities are concerned. You know you are knowledgeable with how to write it professionally, its fonts, its margins, and all its physical aspects. But the hardest part of making such CV is really not about how to write it but what exactly are you [...]

  • American Jobs: An Oxymoron

    Updated: 2011-10-21 15:07:05
    Phyllis Mufson, a Philadelphia career consultant, and one of my favorite Twitter pals,  shared the following info-graphic from MBAProgramInfo.com on Twitter this morning. In looking at, I was struck by the anachronism “American Jobs.” We live in a labor market that is both local and global. You can empower yourself most by pursuing a high value, [...]

  • Endorsement for ResumeBear: WHY WE LOVE RESUMEBEAR AND YOU WILL TOO

    Updated: 2011-10-21 14:52:43
    We don’t do much in the way of endorsements here at Jobtrakr.  However if there’s something that we discover that could benefit our readers, we have a fiduciary responsibility to share it with you.  Enter ResumeBear.  The internet isn’t short on resume services.  Whether they promise to distribute your resume to all of the job boards [...]

  • 2012 IRS Maximum 401K Contribution Increase Announced

    Updated: 2011-10-21 12:15:37
    The IRS 2012 401K maximum was officially announced, and there’s an increase in the contribution limit! Finally, some good financial news! Without further ado… The Maximum 401K Contribution in 2012 is $17,000! That’s right, we finally got an increase for ...2012 IRS Maximum 401K Contribution Increase Announced is copyrighted by 20somethingfinance.com without consent to republish.

  • The Best Recommended Personal Branding Books

    Updated: 2011-10-20 23:30:31
    Are you still currently looking for more options concerning personal branding books? If you want your job resume to be outstanding among any other sample resume an applicant could make, then perhaps you do need more options to provide you with knowledge so that your personal branding would boost to its highest level. So here [...]

  • Connecting with job seekers at our first ‘Connect You’ InDay

    Updated: 2011-10-20 22:36:34
    Once a month, we set aside a Friday for employees to focus on investing in themselves and their community. It’s a day to spend time outside their daily task list. Check out other InDay posts here. – Ed.  Transforming our careers and creating economic opportunity for our members is a goal we strive towards daily at [...]

  • The 10 Best Interview Tips (from a Real Interviewer)

    Updated: 2011-10-20 21:46:20
    Over the past year or so, I have dipped my toes into the interviewing process at my employer. Yep, I’m the actual real interviewer referenced in the headline. And I want to get real with ...The 10 Best Interview Tips (from a Real Interviewer) is copyrighted by 20somethingfinance.com without consent to republish.

  • Uncover and Build Your Online Personal Branding Successfully

    Updated: 2011-10-19 13:30:27
    Are you interested in determining how to become successful with your online personal branding? It must have been pretty related to your current making of resume examples or job hunting experiences. You must have also been conscious in this aspect because you are cognizant with your concerns for CV. Well, worry not because here are [...]

  • Why Senior Execs Fail in Interview; arrogance

    Updated: 2011-10-18 12:51:07

  • Netflix Changes its Mind – Qwikster No More

    Updated: 2011-10-11 12:52:14
    Three weeks after announcing that Netflix was splitting into two websites and creating a DVD only company called Qwikster, Netflix has decided that Qwikster is no more. You have to wonder how many customers they lost in ...Netflix Changes its Mind – Qwikster No More is copyrighted by 20somethingfinance.com without consent to republish.

  • Do You Have Career Blind Spots? An Interview with Alexandra Levit

    Updated: 2011-10-05 15:04:00
    Alexandra Levit is a good friend and a great career expert. She’s written several terrific career advice books and has just released her latest, Blind Spots: 10 Business Myths You Can’t Afford to Believe on Your New Path to Success. In today’s post, Alexandra answers some of my questions: Q. How did you come up [...]

  • The #1 Millennial Career Advantage

    Updated: 2011-09-26 01:29:57
    As we enter fall recruiting season on college campuses, many students are concerned about how to position themselves for jobs in the continuingly dismal job market. To stand out in this economy, everyone needs an angle (or three…or four…). But there is an angle that I think many Millennials overlook, perhaps because it feels so [...]

  • Why Your College Major Doesn’t Matter

    Updated: 2011-09-14 12:42:32
    In honor of back to school season, I wanted to share an observation I’ve made over the past ten years of advising Generation Y on their post-college careers: When it comes to your job search and career aspirations, your college major doesn’t matter.* Yes, there are some professions (e.g., accounting), where you may need a [...]

  • How to Get Smarter

    Updated: 2011-09-02 01:09:08
    We live in an economy and society centered around information. This means you must be knowledgeable to get ahead.  Luckily, two free web-based tools can help you increase your smarts easily and efficiently. I’ve come to use these tools on a daily basis and wanted to share them with you. (Note: I’m writing about these [...]

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