Stuart Franklin/Getty Mesut Ozil A 31-year-old soccer star with the Arsenal Football Club is offering financial assistance to the man who served as the team’s mascot for three decades before being laid off. In a tweet on Tuesday, midfielder Mesut Ozil announced he is willing to pay the “full salary” […]
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Job One for the Veep: Explain Covid
When the vice-presidential candidates meet in Wednesday night’s debate, Subject One will be the coronavirus. President Trump tested positive and was hospitalized. Vice President Mike Pence has, since Feb. 26, chaired an administration task force. Here’s my wish. Let this be an opportunity for the country to remove its blinders. […]
5 in-demand skills job seekers should include on resumes, according to a labor economist
In a competitive job market, it’s important to make sure your resume reflects the skills employers are looking for. “When you receive 150 applications for one opening, employers care ever more about quality and about qualifications,” says Julia Pollak, labor economist at ZipRecuiter. © Provided by CNBC “If you can take […]
Blount Partnership hosting virtual job fair at end of October
MARYVILLE, Tenn. (WATE) – The Blount Partnership is taking the virtual leap by hosting an online job fair at the end of the month. The event, sponsored by DENSO Manufacturing Tennessee, Newell Brands, Cherokee Millwright and the American Job Center, is open to anyone seeking a job in Blount County. At the conclusion of the event, job seekers will be emailed an […]
Pendleton City Councilor resigns to start new job | Local News
PENDLETON — Three weeks after announcing his retirement from the Umatilla County Assessment and Taxation Department, Paul Chalmers said at a Tuesday, Oct. 6, meeting that he also intended to leave the Pendleton City Council by the end of October. Chalmers’ September retirement announcement was also accompanied by the news […]
Appeals court tosses out conviction on no-show job
Updated 6:18 pm CDT, Tuesday, October 6, 2020 RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) — The state Court of Appeals on Tuesday threw out the conviction of a former North Carolina prosecutor for hiring a colleague’s wife for a no-show job. Person County District Attorney Wallace Bradsher was disbarred and served five months behind […]
Coming back stronger from job loss — tough but doable | Business
According to Department of Labor information, the Sept. 10 advance unadjusted number of people claiming unemployment insurance benefits in state programs totaled 13,197,059. A lot of you are contending with the financial hardships of job loss plus the emotional turmoil it causes, but you need to move forward. Psychology Today […]
UK economy ‘resilient’ but job losses rising for seventh month in a row
New purchasing managers’ index (PMI) data underlines the state of the UK economy. Photo: PA The UK economy proved “resilient” despite rising coronavirus rates and lockdown curbs in September, according to a closely watched business survey. New figures show the services sector, which makes up around four-fifths of the economy […]
College students struggle with uncertain job market after graduation
Alexis Gore, a recent graduate of Iowa University, was looking forward to walking across the stage and receiving her diploma. Then along came the coronavirus pandemic. While having a virtual graduation wasn’t ideal, Gore, who worked for two years as a sports reporter for The Daily Iowan’s TV newscast, was […]
Where the job losses are in the Capital Region
ALBANY —Hotels, restaurants and entertainment venues have shed thousands of jobs in the Capital Region in the wake of a pandemic that has hobbled the local and national economy. Dave & Buster’s, the sports bar, restaurant and gaming arcade, is the latest to feel the impact, warning on Thursday of […]
My Job: Coffee Expert – Hawaii Business Magazine
NAME: Shawn SteimanAGE: 42JOB: Coffee Consultant & Owner, Coffea Consulting BEGINNINGS: “Coffee had been a hobby of mine since high school, so it was something that has been a part of my life for a long time,” says Shawn Steiman, who has more than earned his moniker, “Dr. Coffee.” He […]
Tech Job Market Hot for the Near Future | IT
Computer systems design and related services added 13,000 jobs, according to the U.S. Department of Labor’s August jobs report. Technology-related jobs figures for August are not yet available, but net IT employment in July was up by more than 203,000 positions since the COVID-19 outbreak; and there were more than […]
How older workers can prepare for job loss
For many experienced workers with retirement savings and a home to call their own, the biggest financial risk they face currently is losing their jobs. Retirement portfolios have gained in value and home prices have gone up during the pandemic recession. The job market is another story, as we well […]
Coronavirus: I got a job after 280 rejections
Image copyright Hannah Webb If you want an idea of just how tough the job market is right now, ask Hannah Webb. She was made redundant during lockdown and it took her 280 attempts to get a new job. Latest figures show UK unemployment reached its highest level for two […]
The New Best Way To Find A Job During The Pandemic
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Happy woman finding a job during the pandemic. getty Upwork is a trusted leader transforming traditional staffing, and their new report is a pivotal trendsetter. The Freelance Forward Report providing insights from more than 6,000 U.S. workers, found that approximately 59 million Americans freelanced in the past 12 months, representing 36% of […]
Are you willing to take up any job in the UAE?
Recruitment firms said in many cases, employers are either rejecting profiles or offering lower salaries because of lacking skills Image Credit: Stock image. For illustrative purpose only Dubai: Call it coincidence or a response to the challenging times amid the pandemic, jobseekers in the UAE are increasingly scouting for opportunities […]
A Job That Isn’t Hard to Get in a Pandemic: Swindlers’ Unwitting Helper
After the fitness center where Denise Newton worked closed down in April because of the coronavirus, she posted her résumé online to look for a new job. She soon got a call from a company she had never heard of. The woman who phoned from the company, Heies, invited Ms. […]
EVPL’s Business Central has resources for job seekers, employees and small business owners
The Evansville Vanderburgh Public Library has established Business Central. EVPL’s Business Central is a hub, both digital and physical, of resources for those looking to further their career, improve skills, start a new business and more. © MaCabe Brown / Courier & Press Community members use the computer lab set […]
Strong job growth, a terrible job market: the bizarre 2020 economy
In a normal time, a month in which U.S. employers added 661,000 jobs would represent an absolute blockbuster — the kind of thing an incumbent president could happily promote as evidence his policies were working. These are, of course, not normal times. And the 661,000 positions that employers added to […]
Geisinger Career Center assisting job seekers in downtown Danville | News, Sports, Jobs
The Geisinger Career Center, a recruitment and career services hub, continues to guide community members and Geisinger employees on available job opportunities in the health system at its new downtown location. Along with the physical career center, located at 529 Mill St., Danville, interested individuals can make […]