The holiday season is quickly approaching, and with it brings the possibility of temporary opportunities for job seekers. With consumer confidence falling in October, retailers expect seasonal hiring to be relatively on par with last year's numbers. According to CareerBuilder's just released job forecast, 29 percent of retailers plan to employ extra help to weather the holiday season, down slightly from 33 percent in 2010.
It's that time of year when the weather gets colder and people start missing work because of illness.
A group of Senate Democrats sent a letter to a big job-hunting website this week, asking the company to quit running help-wanted ads from companies that bar the unemployed from applying for jobs.
If you want to get ahead in your career, never let 'em see you sweat. Or yell. Or argue. And whatever you do, don't cry.
In college, one of my professors noted that the amount of absences that particular day was extraordinarily high. Despite it being a sunny, spring day, he wasn't surprised.
Your job search is a lot like "The Price is Right."
Catherine Callaway reports many people are training for new careers as result of poor economy.
There is some good news for college grads looking for that first job.
Of all the parties the class of 2011 will be attending in honor of their graduation this spring, a pity party probably won't be one of them.
So you think you want to be the boss? Or, perhaps a better question is: Who doesn't want to be the boss? In addition to higher pay, managers typically experience more power, prestige and freedom than their junior-level counterparts.
Job searches can eventually feel endless and thankless. Just reading news about job searches and the economy is enough to bring down your mood. Sometimes it's nice to have a fun distraction, such as the adorable puppy pictured above.
One of the many unfortunate effects of the Great Recession was felt by longtime professionals who found themselves looking for a job for the first time in decades. These skilled and experienced workers discovered that the job market was significantly different than it was 20 years ago, or in some cases, even just five years ago.
Traditional full-time jobs with benefits may be a thing of the past. If you are having trouble nailing down a full-time job, here are some tips finding freelance work.
Some kids are turning down top-tier schools in the name of value. CNN's Alina Cho reports.
Between May and June, on college campuses throughout the country, you can sense a level of excitement that is usually reserved for $1 beer night or when parents finally drive away after a weekend visit.
Since the start of the recession in December 2007, the United States has lost 8.4 million jobs. Yet, employers are finally feeling a renewed sense of hiring optimism, according to a new survey from CareerBuilder and USA TODAY.
More people say they just don't have the money to retire these days.
HLN Money Expert Clark Howard tells us a simple way to improve your chances of finding work.
You don't understand. You updated your résumé, you're applying to jobs every day, you've cleaned up your digital dirt and you network every day.
Being out of work is taking a toll on job seekers. But even those with a job are getting fed up. Layoffs, diminished benefits, pay cuts and extra workload burdens are finally pushing many disgruntled workers right out the door.
Job seekers may get some reprieve in the new year, according to a study released by a job search company Tuesday.
On a recent flight I sat next to a businessman who told me that, even at that young age, his children were exhibiting very different personalities.
If you ever arrive early to a holiday party or big family gathering, try to secure a spot where you can see guests walk into the room.
Today's economy has many people returning to school in lieu of working full time, while others have chosen to enhance their education to make themselves more marketable to employers.
Entering the third quarter, employers everywhere are still feeling the effects of the current economic climate.
Do dads think they're better than their dads? CNN's Josh Levs speaks with a diverse group about what they secretly wish.
Over the course of this current recession, we've witnessed large corporations tumble, small shops shutter and layoffs affect workers of all walks. You can safely assume that most people are concerned about financial security right now, and working fathers are no exception, a recent CareerBuilder survey finds.
With the economy in the tank, unemployment at its highest in 25 years and more than five candidates for each job opening in the United States, job seekers are resorting to some unconventional methods to stand out, a new survey says.
The 30 Second Pitch: Eric Jacobsen. You may reach him at eric4hire.com.
CNNMoney: More work, same payupdated: Fri Jun 05 2009 08:15:00
Still lucky enough to have a job? You're likely doing the work of two or three people, working longer hours and not getting any extra pay.
As graduations are taking place across the country and the economy is remaining in a bad state, college graduates are faced with one of the most competitive job markets in years.
A mother's work is never easy, and for a mother who works outside the home, things are especially tough this year. In these trying economic times, moms are finding the balancing act between family and work is more challenging than ever, according to CareerBuilder's annual Mother's Day survey of 469 working mothers.
With a record 12.5 million people unemployed in today's labor market, it's apparent that now, more than ever before, the people looking for employment must work even harder to ensure that they stand out to employers through their applications.
There is no worse feeling than waking up in the morning, rested from good night's sleep, and glancing at the clock, only to do a double-take: You're late!
If you're unemployed, you know it's a rough time to be on the job hunt.
Have you ever seen "CMP," "CQM," or "PMP" behind someone's name and not had a clue what it meant -- or if it meant anything at all?
There's a wealth of career information on the Internet, and these resources are just a mouse-click away for any job seeker.
If you decided to stay home from work today because your psychic told you to, would you tell your boss the truth or make up an excuse?
Forget full time employment. We're becoming a nation of freelancers. So how can you go freelance?
Freelance work has quickly become a booming industry in its own right.
Americans really like the idea of working from the comfort of home... a lot.
Employers looking for skilled candidates are feeling the effects of the uncertain economy as much as job seekers are.
Ah, sibling rivalry. Relentless competitions, name-calling, hair pulling and blame shifting plague households with two or more children everywhere. Can't we all just get along?
Résumés are a critical part of any job search. They are the most effective marketing tool any of us have about who we are and what we can do. And all of us want our résumé to be the best possible representation of our work.
Company dress codes are a never-ending battle in the working world.
Vacation is the oasis in the midst of your occupational desert, if you will.
Americans' struggle with weight has been a popular topic for years now, and it's no surprise considering that the National Center for Health and Statistics estimates 66 percent of American adults are either overweight or obese.
Looking back on high school, some peoples' memories are fonder than others.
Some people wake up each morning before the alarm rings, glad to see the glowing sun and excited to start the day.
If you're a mom who not only has beautiful children but also a job you love, plenty of people have probably said you "have it all."
When people look back at the summer jobs of their youth, most of them were probably means to earn a little spending money or save a down payment for a car.
Hiring managers don't want to hear a lot of things during an interview -- confessions of a violent past, a cell phone ring, a toilet flush. Yet job seekers have committed these interview gaffes and worse, according to CareerBuilder.com's annual survey of the worst interview mistakes.
Each year, Weddle's (www.weddles.com), a major U.S. publisher of print guides to Internet job hunting, invites the public to visit its Web site and vote for their favorite job boards. The 30 sites with the most votes at the end of the year are declared the winners of the Users' Choice Awards. It's not a scientific survey, since those polled are a self-selected sampling and tend to feel strongly about certain sites, both pro and con.
What's the worst part of your workday? Is it your job or all the work you do just getting to and from the office? Consider how much time you spend on packing your lunch, sitting in rush hour twice a day, deciding which grocery store is easiest to get to on the way home not to mention the money you spend on dry cleaning your clothes.
Does April Fools' Day (or the mere thought of it) strike fear in your heart? Do memories of walking into your aluminum foil-covered office still haunt you at the end of every March?
Office romances are nothing new -- they've been around as long as there have been offices. After all, co-workers spend so much time together attractions are bound to occur. Today, however, workers aren't afraid to admit that, in addition to a paycheck, they're also looking for love at the office.
Why did you quit your last job - assuming you left voluntarily? According to a recent study of 93 big companies by human-resources consultants Watson Wyatt (www.watsonwyatt.com), the No. 1 reason why people quit is excessive stress. Yet employers seem unaware of this, or in denial: When asked why they thought employees were leaving, most HR managers gave insufficient pay and lack of career development, including promotions, as the main reasons.
Did you hear the one about the woman who couldn't go to work because her chickens' feet were frozen to the driveway? It's not a joke -- it's an actual excuse given to a boss.
Did you hear the one about the woman who couldn't go to work because her chickens' feet were frozen to the driveway? It's not a joke -- it's an actual excuse given to a boss.
If you're like many professionals, you daydream about leaving your underwhelming job to find a more-fulfilling (or at least better-paying) one, but you never do. Here are five reasons why you shouldn't put off your job search one more day.
You've made up your mind. You're going to stop procrastinating, update that resume and (finally) look for a new job.
You've made up your mind. You're going to stop procrastinating, update that resume and (finally) look for a new job.
Where can you grab a cold beer from the company keg when the clock strikes four? Where can you take in a yoga class during your lunch hour? And where can you do laundry for free?
Employers are trimming their hiring plans but still expect to add workers in 2008, according to a survey released Wednesday.
Not too long ago, the generation gap meant parents didn't understand why ripped jeans cost twice as much as regular ones or why every other word coming out of their child's mouth was "like."
Americans really like the idea of working from the comfort of home... a lot. If you search the phrase "work from home" on Google, 1.8 billion search results appear and there are countless studies, books, chat rooms, message boards and blogs devoted to the subject. And why wouldn't anyone want a 30-second commute?
Every employee strives for a fatter paycheck -- but a recent survey shows that most are getting a plumper waistline instead. Cold weather, holidays and office parties can make the problem even worse.
Don't be surprised if you see more dads on the playground with the kids during the workday.
Turns out work isn't all about profit margins and PowerPoint presentations. A major aspect of office life is your social encounters: who you're working with, who you're sharing happy hour with and for some, who you're trying to woo the pants off of -- literally.
Fortune: Get paid to moveupdated: Wed Aug 29 2007 21:25:00
Friends, many of you have e-mailed me questions about whether, and how, to ask an employer to cover the cost of relocating to take a new job. So I thought you'd be interested to hear the results of a new study that suggests that, if you're not finding the job you want in your hometown, it might pay to expand your search to a different city or state.
Mother's day means something special to everyone.
After months without a day off, it's official: You need a vacation.
Amidst a sub-par economic performance and slowing in productivity, employers remain cautious, but optimistic, in their recruitment plans for the third quarter.
Most hiring managers form an opinion of a candidate—for better or worse—within the first 10 minutes, according to a recent survey by recruitment service Robert Half Finance & Accounting. That's a lot of pressure for an already nervous job seeker. So how do you make those 600 seconds count? The people who do the interviewing have some ideas...
Business 2.0: The hottest salariesupdated: Tue May 08 2007 14:34:00
Business 2.0 Magazine identifies popular job categories in which wages are growing the fastest.
Remember when commercials used to actually try and sell you something?
Money Magazine: Scam Alertupdated: Thu Mar 01 2007 00:01:00
THE CONCIERGE CON
Money Magazine: Scam Alertupdated: Fri Dec 01 2006 00:01:00
• THE PITCH "I have a job that's right up your alley. Before we bring you in for an interview, we'll need to do a background check. Can I get your Social Security number?"
Less hiring managers predict they'll be taking on new employees in the fourth quarter, and more say they'll be reducing the number of workers on staff, according to a survey by CareerBuilder.com.
CNNMoney: How to get a raiseupdated: Wed Sep 27 2006 14:30:00
Median income for working age households fell a half percent last year, according to the Economic Policy Institute, which means getting a raise is about as hard as it's ever been.
It's getting even harder for Americans to take a vacation. Almost 30% of workers plan to work while on vacation this year, according to a recent survey by CareerBuilder.com.
Friends, it's that time again, a fresh new year -- which means that just about every human-resources consulting firm, outplacement specialist, salary expert and career guru in sight has come out with brand-new predictions for the 12 months ahead. This time around, almost everybody's crystal ball is bright and sunny, predicting job growth and increased hiring. That means companies will try harder to retain their stars, which translates to fatter raises and more perks like telecommuting and flextime.
NEW YORK (CNN/Money) - There hasn't been much of a roar from Monster Worldwide lately.
CNNMoney: Super Sinlessupdated: Mon Feb 07 2005 06:56:00
With a little help from a friend, Super Bowl advertisers reclaimed the water cooler Sunday night.
Whether it's personal errands, catching up on sleep or simply relaxing, Americans are using sick time for many reasons besides a cold.
After enduring a deflating recession, a stall in business growth and rampant downsizing, the U.S. experienced a rejuvenation in economic performance in 2004. Most recent reports show continued GDP expansion, an increase in business investment and consumer spending, a decline in energy costs and 15 consecutive months of job creation.
Lies Can Kill Your Chances of Getting Hired
A woman's work is never done. Though you might not know it to look at her paycheck.
More than one in three U.S. workers admit to playing hooky from work during the last 12 months, according to a survey by a job search Web site.
Come on, admit it. You've fallen victim to workplace stress at one time or another. You've probably even called in sick because of a stress-related illness.
There comes a time in every professional's career when it is best to make a change.
Forty-three percent of workers recently surveyed by CareerBuilder.com reported they do not feel valued by their employers.
The unexpectedly strong March employment report was definitely a welcome development for the U.S. economy.
Over the past six years one of the constants of the Super Bowl telecast has been the Monster.com commercials. In 1999, even before a wave of cash-drunk dot-coms began spending far too much of their...
Fortune: The Exchange Economyupdated: Mon Feb 15 1999 00:01:00
Online companies such as bookseller Amazon.com and auctioneer eBay may be showing the Internet's potential to transform consumer retailing, but the real action is in a less-hyped area: business-to-...
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