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Looking for a Big Raise? Here's Where You Should Move

Mike Adams — Fri, 17 Aug 2012 14:16:37 +0000

If you expect to see a giant pay increase next year, a new study suggests you had better head west. According to research conducted by human resources firm Aon Hewitt, workers in Denver, Colorado will reap the most benefit from those large pay raises that are expected to sweep the country in 2013 — with [...]

Is Getting a Job a Matter of Luck? – Survey of the Day

Jeremy Taylor — Mon, 18 Jun 2012 13:20:38 +0000

In this tough economy, people will try just about anything to get a job. However, according to a new survey from Monster of 4,000 adults, what you do may not matter because many believe whether or not you land a position is simply a matter of luck.

What Are the Best and Worst Jobs for Your Health?

Mike Adams — Sun, 17 Jun 2012 20:51:53 +0000

Most of us probably never stop to consider if what we do for a living is healthy for us or not. Maybe we should. L. Casey Chosewood, MD, senior medical officer for the Total Worker Health program, says, “Employees need respect, benefits, wellness incentives, and control over their work. What matters equally is the quality [...]

Which Cities Have the Best and Worst Job Markets?

Shauna Wright — Tue, 03 Apr 2012 12:44:54 +0000

Nationwide, employment numbers seem to be picking up. But when you break it down by city, all things certainly aren’t equal — so which ones have the best and worst job markets? To formulate its Job Creation Index, Gallup asked 200,000 workers across the US whether their employers are hiring or letting go and then [...]

Would You Rather Have Higher Pay or Job Security? — Survey of the Day

Jeremy Taylor — Thu, 23 Feb 2012 13:37:45 +0000

In this economy, people are lucky just to have a job. Which is perhaps why the majority of Americans would pick job security over higher pay, if given the choice. The Pew Research Center asked 1,231 adults if, all other things being equal, they would prefer a job with higher pay or more job security. Overall, 58 [...]

It's Not Just You – Job Interviews Have Gotten Weirder

Shauna Wright — Thu, 23 Feb 2012 03:45:41 +0000

For job interviews, it used to be enough to just show up in a nice suit, answer some perfunctory questions and be on your way.

But these days, some companies have changed the interview process so much that candidates wind up feeling as though they’re trying out for a reality TV show instead of simply vying for a 9-5 paycheck.

Job Choices For 2012 Look Promising On This List

Faith Martin — Fri, 16 Dec 2011 01:16:45 +0000

I recently read from MSM Careers that the economy is looking up! It’s predicted that certain jobs will be in higher demand in the year 2012. They are as follows: 1. Biomedical engineer This is one of the fastest-growing occupations, with an expected 72 percent increase in employment from 2008-2018. Average salary: $82,421* 2. Computer software engineer [...]

Hiring Strangers to Do Your Chores Has Never Been Easier with Micro-Labor Sites [VIDEO]

Kathy Landin — Tue, 29 Nov 2011 14:34:59 +0000

Whether you need a fresh pair of pants stat or your garden could use a good weeding, the internet is making farming out your chores and odd jobs the best way to clear off your “to do” list.