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Thursday, July 10, 2014
CareerBuilder's Midyear Job Forecast points to sustained job growth in the second half of 2014. Nearly half of U.S. employers plan to add full-time, permanent headcount over the next six months,...
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Wednesday, July 2, 2014
In the years following the recession, a number of metros have become more competitive, capturing a larger share of the total jobs added in the U.S. because of factors that are unique to their...
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Thursday, June 26, 2014Employers Share Most Unusual Things They Found on Candidates' Social Media Profiles
More employers are turning to social networking sites to find additional information on potential candidates – and they're not entirely impressed with what they're seeing. A new survey from...
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Wednesday, June 25, 2014Nearly three-in-five have seen negative effects due to vacancies
More than half (56 per cent) of employers say they are concerned about the growing skills gap, and 46 per cent believe there is a significant gap between the skills their organization needs and...
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Thursday, June 19, 2014- Workers who interact more frequently with their boss give higher grades
A bad boss is a classic cause of grief at the workplace, but just how common are they? According to a new CareerBuilder survey, a majority of workers think their boss is doing an above-average...
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Thursday, June 12, 2014Employers Share Most Unusual Things They Caught Employees Doing When They Should Have Been Working
What causes workers to waste the most time at the office? Texting? Surfing the Web? Chatting with co-workers around the water cooler? New research from CareerBuilder identifies behaviors that...
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Thursday, June 5, 2014- Interactive map tracks changes to millennial and boomer workforces in 175 U.S. metros
The jobs recovery has put spotlights on two large sections of the labor force: workers nearing the end of their careers and young adults just beginning them. While the economy has been difficult...
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Tuesday, June 3, 2014
Canada's construction industry has seen steady growth over the last several years, and new data suggests the expansion will continue throughout 2014. According to CareerBuilder Canada and Economic...
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Wednesday, May 28, 2014
Temporary employment has accelerated over the last few years, and new data shows that an upward trajectory will continue throughout 2014. According to CareerBuilder UK and Economic Modeling...
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Thursday, May 22, 2014
What are the advantages and disadvantages of working in a desk job vs. a non-desk job? Which workers are happier, are less stressed or earn more? Which are more likely to gain weight? A new...
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Thursday, May 15, 2014
Does job-hopping (working for various employers for a short period of time) carry the same stigma in today's job market? Not necessarily, according to a new study from CareerBuilder. More than...
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Thursday, May 8, 2014- Working dads who are sole financial providers in their households are four times more likely to earn six figures than working moms who are sole financial providers
With many moms and dads serving as the sole financial providers in their households, CareerBuilder's latest research takes a closer look at how genders compare in terms of income, career...
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Wednesday, May 7, 2014
Most job seekers know that making a good first impression in a job interview is crucial, but they may not realize how little time they have to do it. A new survey from CareerBuilder.ca finds that...
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Tuesday, May 6, 2014
CHICAGO, May 6, 2014 – As nearly 3.5 million nursing professionals are celebrated during National Nurses Week, a new study from CareerBuilder finds that while the profession may be evolving, it...
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Thursday, May 1, 2014- Study reveals the top 10 metros for employment in residential and commercial building
While U.S. construction employment is still behind lofty pre-recession highs, many areas of the industry are reporting steady job growth, according to a new analysis from CareerBuilder and...
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Thursday, April 24, 2014New Study From CareerBuilder and CareerRookie.com Reveals Most In-Demand Majors
Graduation season is upon us, and this year graduates can expect to find improving job prospects. A new study from CareerBuilder and CareerRookie.com finds that 57 percent of employers say they...
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Wednesday, April 23, 2014
CHICAGO – April 23, 2014 – Most IT companies are struggling to fill certain positions, but the reasons behind their recruiting challenges are nuanced, according to a new survey by Sologig.com...
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Wednesday, April 23, 2014Nearly one in four plan to change jobs this year
Getting up and going to work every day is harder when you don't see your occupation as a career. Nearly three-in-five (58 per cent) Canadian workers feel that they have "just a job" as opposed to...
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Thursday, April 17, 2014Survey Reveals Who is Most Likely to Gain Weight on the Job
As the polar vortex finally releases its grip on the U.S. and beach season is no longer a mirage, workers are examining their physical fitness with mixed results. More than half of workers (55...
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Wednesday, April 16, 2014
It's no secret that information technology is one of the hottest sectors for employment in Britain. But, just where are those jobs growing the fastest? CareerBuilder and Economic Modeling...
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Thursday, April 10, 2014
Don't skimp on soft skills when writing your resume. The vast majority of employers - 77 percent - believe that soft skills (less tangible skills associated with one's personality, such as a...
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Thursday, April 3, 2014-Hiring In Manufacturing is Expected to Outpace the National Average
CHICAGO – April 3, 2014 – The U.S. jobs outlook for the second quarter is akin to last year’s forecast, but certain industries are expected to outperform the national average for hiring. The...
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Tuesday, April 1, 2014
CHICAGO – April 1, 2014 – CareerBuilder announced today that it is acquiring Broadbean, a leader in job distribution, candidate sourcing and big data analytics software. The latest step in...
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Thursday, March 27, 2014
It's no secret that information technology has become one of the hottest sectors for employment in Canada. But where are IT workers actually getting hired, and who exactly is hiring them?...
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Thursday, March 27, 2014
Temporary employment has accelerated since the last recession, and new data shows that an upward trajectory will continue throughout 2014. According to CareerBuilder and Economic Modeling...
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Wednesday, March 26, 2014
The current job market is not only frustrating for those looking for employment, but also for businesses with open positions that they can not find the talent to hire. Half of employers say they...
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Thursday, March 20, 2014-- 3 in 10 companies are hiring more college educated workers for jobs primarily held by high school graduates
For many companies, an associate or bachelor's degree is increasingly becoming the new high school diploma. According to a new CareerBuilder survey, 27 percent of employers say their educational...
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Tuesday, March 18, 2014-Survey Reveals Who Are Most Likely to Place Bets and the Most Unusual Wagers at Work
CHICAGO, March 18, 2014 – The warming temperatures aren’t the only sign that this winter is finally coming to the end. The annual NCAA Basketball tournament is underway, and many workers...
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Tuesday, March 18, 2014
CHICAGO – March 18, 2014 – The recession officially ended nearly five years ago, but many IT employers aren’t seeing the benefits of the recovery. Forty-nine percent of hiring managers and...
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Thursday, March 13, 2014
One in six (17 percent) hiring managers spend 30 seconds or less, on average, reviewing resumes, according to a new CareerBuilder survey. A majority (68 percent) spend less than two minutes. With...
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Tuesday, March 11, 2014-One in five employers with current openings available cite revenue loss due to extended vacancies
CHICAGO – March 11, 2014 – Despite growing concerns over skills gaps and challenges posed by extended vacancies, only 38 percent of employers continuously recruit throughout the year for...
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Thursday, March 6, 2014Leading Companies Make Commitments to Help Reskill Workers
Did you know that, on average, a company loses more than $14,000 for every job that stays vacant for three months or longer? That one in six companies loses $25,000 or more?* Considering the fact...
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Wednesday, February 26, 2014- Fifty-eight percent of workers (age 60+) are currently delaying retirement
The Great Recession caused many workers to delay retirement plans or forego them completely, but an annual CareerBuilder survey shows a slightly more optimistic picture for full-time workers...
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Wednesday, February 19, 2014
From escaped zebras to must-see TV, employers share some of the most unique excuses they've heard from tardy employees in a new CareerBuilder study. The study also finds that nearly one quarter...
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Wednesday, February 19, 2014
CHICAGO – February 19, 2014 – Is the recession really behind us? For many U.S. companies, the answer is no. Fifty-eight percent of employers said that when it comes to their business, it feels...
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Tuesday, February 18, 2014
For those looking for jobs across Great Britain, the employment picture is showing signs of improvement, especially in large metropolitan areas, according to research by CareerBuilder UK and...
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Thursday, February 13, 2014Twenty Percent of Office Romances Involve Someone Who is Already Married
Looking for a Valentine? The office may be a good place to start. CareerBuilder's annual survey on office romance found nearly two in five (38 percent) U.S. workers have dated someone who worked...
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Wednesday, February 12, 2014Twenty Percent of Office Romances Involve Someone Who is Already Married
Looking for a Valentine? The office might be a good place to start, according to a new CareerBuilder.ca survey. CareerBuilder's annual survey on office romance found more than one-third (35...
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Wednesday, February 12, 2014
Looking for a Valentine this year? The office may be a good place to start. CareerBuilder.co.uk's annual survey on office romance found two in five (39 per cent) U.K. workers have dated someone...
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Thursday, February 6, 2014
The U.S. has an estimated 10 million self-employed jobs as of 2013. That's 6.6 percent of all reported jobs, but down from a high of 7.2 percent in 2006. This is according to a new report from...
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Thursday, January 30, 2014
With the news of the improving economy, are you now considering finding a new job? Are you planning to do it in the next 12-24 months? CareerBuilder UK and Economic Modeling Specialists Intl....
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Thursday, January 30, 2014
CareerBuilder and Economic Modeling Specialists Intl. (EMSI) released a new study that provides a window into the health of the business landscape in the U.S. The study explores net growth in...
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Thursday, January 23, 2014-CareerBuilder Hosts Free Event this Saturday to Help Job Seekers Improve Interview Skills
NORCROSS, GA – January 23, 2014 – Looking to make a job change? CareerBuilder just came out with a list of occupations that are expected to add jobs at an accelerated rate in Atlanta over the...
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Thursday, January 23, 2014- One in four have not had enough money for food; one in ten have lost their homes
While the job market is showing signs of improvement, one segment of the workforce is feeling the sting of a slower-than-expected recovery more so than others: the long-term unemployed. Thirty...
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Wednesday, January 22, 2014-IT workers’ job satisfaction drops seven points from 2013
CHICAGO – January 22, 2014 – With the New Year just underway, many U.S. tech workers are already resolving to find a new employer, according to a survey from CareerBuilder and Sologig.com –...
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Wednesday, January 22, 2014-IT workers’ job satisfaction drops seven points from 2013 · IT workers share what job factors rank as more important than salary
CHICAGO – January 22, 2014 – With the New Year just underway, many U.S. tech workers are already resolving to find a new employer, according to a survey from CareerBuilder and Sologig.com –...
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Wednesday, January 15, 2014Nearly Half of Employers Know if a Candidate is a Good Fit Within the First Five Minutes
When it comes to a job interview, the first few minutes may be the most crucial. A new survey from CareerBuilder finds that nearly half (49 percent) of employers know within the first five minutes...
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Thursday, January 9, 2014
For those currently unemployed or just looking to change jobs in the New Year ... there is good news. New CareerBuilder data highlights seven trends that every job seeker should watch in 2014...
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Wednesday, January 8, 2014-- Workers' job satisfaction drops seven points from 2013
With the New Year just underway, many U.S. workers are already resolving to find a new employer, according to a CareerBuilder survey. Twenty-one percent of full-time employees plan to change jobs...
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Tuesday, December 31, 2013- More jobs coming back to U.S. shores
Caution remains a staple in recruitment plans. CareerBuilder's annual forecast shows that debt issues in Washington may continue to play a part in impeding a more accelerated jobs recovery....