• 35,200 employment increase seen in December

    Updated: 2011-11-08 12:21:42
    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: 2011-11-08 12:21:42
    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: 2011-11-08 12:21:42
    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: 2011-11-08 12:21:42
    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: 2011-11-08 12:21:42
    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 [...]

  • 15 Reasons Corporate Recruiters Won’t Talk to You

    Updated: 2011-11-06 13:21:44
    Job seekers love to diss corporate recruiters. Why? Because corporate recruiters don’t pay enough attention to job seekers. That’s “enough” as defined by job seekers, of course. Have you ever wondered why recruiters don’t pay enough attention to job seekers? Talking with you is their job, isn’t it? Well, it could be that they’re: Talking [...]

  • Will you Qualify for the Saver’s Tax Credit in 2011 or 2012?

    Updated: 2011-11-05 14:28:24
    What is the Saver’s Credit? The Saver’s Credit (officially dubbed the ‘retirement savings contribution credit‘) is a lesser known, highly advantageous tax credit that the IRS makes available to low and moderate income taxpayers who make ...Will you Qualify for the Saver’s Tax Credit in 2011 or 2012? is copyrighted by 20somethingfinance.com without consent to republish.

  • Top Five Benefits of Empire Avenue to the Job Seeker

    Updated: 2011-11-04 13:00:22
    Job searching in a tough economy is never easy. Today, there is more competition than ever before in the job market. However, there are now new ways to search for jobs that we did not have before. The rules of job searching have changed and with increased career mobility comes a need for more creative, [...]

  • SWOT Analysis for an Effective art of Self-Marketing

    Updated: 2011-11-04 06:21:40
    When it comes to self marketing, we honestly just don’t settle for the resume template making and getting and interview for your prospected job. Our perspective is honestly far more than that. Nevertheless, to intently win a job, you do need more than just an excellently-written template for CV. You need self marketing strategies. Speaking [...]

  • National Online Recruitment Awards winners

    Updated: 2011-11-04 00:38:28

  • 5 No No’s When at a Meeting, “If you fail to prepare, you’re prepared to fail”

    Updated: 2011-11-03 15:23:24
    Whether they’re scheduled on a daily, weekly, or monthly basis, almost all careers require at least some meetings every now and then. When acting purely as an attendee, it’s important to be engaged, participatory, and interested in the topics discussed. However, when you’re leading meetings, there are a few more responsibilities to keep in mind. [...]

  • The Most Powerful Keywords Used to Write for Resume Cover Letter

    Updated: 2011-11-03 13:21:43
    Submitting a good resume is always the goal of every applicant to get the job that he wants—and deserves. Of course, if they think they are capable of applying such job, then they don’t see any hindrances why they couldn’t be qualified; unless the large number of applicants competing for the same position may be [...]

  • Talent Development Platform Launches

    Updated: 2011-11-03 00:52:09

  • Twitter is a Powerful Communication Tool when used Correctly

    Updated: 2011-11-02 18:02:14
    All over the world, small business owners, large businesses and startups of all colors are hopping on the Twitter bandwagon and social media in general. Facebook accounts are being created for businesses every day. These platforms are free, so everyone wants to give it a shot. A lot of local businesses already have a marketing [...]

  • Expert Advice for Gen Y Managers

    Updated: 2011-11-02 15:55:46
    As members of Generation Y (a.k.a. Millennials) continue to enter the workforce in droves, plenty is being written about how to manage these young employees. I’d like to take a different angle and talk about the fact that Gen Ys are now starting to do the managing. More than a few workplaces — from start-ups [...]

  • Wedding Insurance: Do you Need it?

    Updated: 2011-11-02 11:52:19
    I’ve started hearing about wedding insurance more and more lately and have had a few readers ask me questions about it. I honestly did not know it existed until recently. So I decided to do a ...Wedding Insurance: Do you Need it? is copyrighted by 20somethingfinance.com without consent to republish.

  • Keywords in Your Resume Lead to Interviews

    Updated: 2011-11-01 14:41:18
    Eighty percent of all submitted resumes (and 100 percent of resumes sent to Fortune 1000 companies) get scanned by software commonly known as an applicant-tracking system (ATS), and such scanned resumes are stored on a server in a digitized format. Humans are seeing your resume only if it resurfaces based on a query. That’s why [...]

  • On Fox Business: Why You Should Have a LinkedIn Profile

    Updated: 2011-11-01 13:00:27
    Many thanks to my friend Dr. Woody for interviewing me this week for his column on FoxBusiness.com. Here are two tips from the article: Become an Expert: The best way to gain credibility in a field is to become a go-to resource. LinkedIn offers a number of tools for helping professionals engage with peers to exchange [...]

  • Everbank Free Checking & Debit Offers $60 Cash Reward Promotion

    Updated: 2011-11-01 00:03:19
    The trend of big banks starting to charge for checking accounts and debit cards infuriated me, so I decided to write a post on some of my favorite banks that still offer free checking accounts ...Everbank Free Checking & Debit Offers $60 Cash Reward Promotion is copyrighted by 20somethingfinance.com without consent to republish.

  • Top Five Demand Jobs for the Next 10 Years

    Updated: 2011-10-31 17:11:18
    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 2

    Updated: 2011-10-31 16:39:30
    While there are many ways to make your job search more effective, there are little things that can slow down the job search too. You may feel like it will be easy to avoid getting distracted since you have a large amount of free time without a full-time job, but the newly found freedom can [...]

  • 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 [...]

  • 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 [...]

  • Graduate Recruitment Fair – 7th - 10th November

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

  • 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.

  • 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 [...]

  • 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 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.

  • 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 [...]

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