Monthly Archives: October 2018

COLLEGE GRAD HIRING TO RISE BY 9% EXPANSION CONTINUES FOR NINTH YEAR: MICHIGAN STATE UNIVERSITY “The college labor market improved for the ninth consecutive year as another strong year for new graduates seeking jobs is projected, according to Michigan State … Continue reading →

The 2018 OCTOBER JOBS REPORT is in! Employment has risen for non-farm workers, both temp and long-term!  “INCREASE IN EMPLOYMENT! On a seasonally adjusted basis, total nonfarm employment rose by 134,000 in September, according to the US Bureau of Labor … Continue reading →

MORE NEEDED TO IMPROVE PAY GAP “More organizations are pursuing initiatives to increase the number of women working in technology, according to a survey by global staffing firm Harvey Nash. However, more is needed to close the pay gap and … Continue reading →

‘Where do you see yourself in five years?’ by Jenny Darmody I spoke to career coach Paula Brand to find out how someone should prepare for this situation. She said it’s good to give it some thought and use your … Continue reading →

There is an increase in marketing and advertising jobs, while blue collar jobs decline: “Blue-collar wages were hit hardest as wages fell for transportation; manufacturing and production; and installation, maintenance and repair jobs. Transportation jobs experienced the largest decline with … Continue reading →

TEMP JOBS RISE BY 10,600 IN SEPTEMBER US temporary help services jobs rose by 2.9% in September on a year-over-year basis, the same pace as in August, according to seasonally adjusted numbers released today by the US Bureau of Labor … Continue reading →

5 Ways to Improve Your Resume First, prepare for the interview by working with a seasoned interview coach. An interview coach can practice with you certain mock-interviewing techniques, thereby helping you to not only answer difficult interview questions but also … Continue reading →

Jobless Claims Fell Last Week, Showing Tight U.S. Labor Market U.S. filings for unemployment benefits unexpectedly fell last week following a storm-related surge in the prior period, indicating resilient demand for workers, Labor Department figures showed Thursday. Initial U.S. jobless … Continue reading →