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Tuesday, November 10, 2009
More than 3,100 private and public sector hiring managers weighed in on the effect of the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act on their business performance. Twenty-three percent of all...
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Thursday, November 5, 2009--Special Guest Stedman Graham to Deliver Keynote Address--
The U.S.'s largest online job site and the largest private university in North America are teaming up to bring Charlotte job seekers a career fair that goes above and beyond just offering job...
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Tuesday, October 27, 2009
Think you need to head to a haunted house to get spooked this Halloween? Think again - some workers report that you don't even have to leave work to get your fill of fright. According to...
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Monday, October 26, 2009-Special Guest Stedman Graham to Deliver Keynote Address-
The U.S.'s largest online job site and the largest private university in North America are teaming up to bring New Orleans job seekers a career fair that goes above and beyond just offering job...
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Wednesday, October 21, 2009
The outlook for seasonal hiring in the fourth quarter of 2009 is projected to be similar to 2008, according to a new CareerBuilder survey. Eighteen percent of hiring managers plan to hire seasonal...
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Wednesday, October 21, 2009
CareerBuilder, the global leader in human capital solutions with online job sites around the world, announced that in 2009, it has doubled the number of applications it drives to employers' job...
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Wednesday, October 14, 2009Expert Offers Tips for Getting the Most out of Your Benefits in Tough Economy
As the open enrollment season comes into full swing, experts encourage workers to pay particularly close attention to benefit elections this year to help offset financial challenges brought on by...
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Thursday, October 8, 2009--Employers Share Most Unusual Reasons Employees Used to Explain an Absence--
While the cold and flu season serves as a primary culprit in workplace absences, the economy may be a factor as well this year. CareerBuilder's annual survey on absenteeism shows nearly one-third...
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Wednesday, September 30, 2009- Employers Begin to Restore Pay Levels and Rehire Laid Off Employees -
CareerBuilder and USA TODAY's Q4 2009 Job Forecast shows that, while employers are feeling more optimistic about the economy and job market, the majority plan to keep their staff levels the same...
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Thursday, September 24, 2009
Nobody likes to point out potentially embarrassing situations, but when faced with them in the office, workers are more likely to address them with their peers than with co-workers in higher or...
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Wednesday, September 16, 2009--Expert Offers Tips for Making Ends Meet in Tough Times--
Counting down the hours until payday? You're not alone. As the economic downturn trudges on, many workers are struggling with household budgets. Six-in-ten (61 percent) workers report they always...
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Thursday, September 10, 2009--New Site MissionGetHired.com Launches to Help U.S. Service Men and Women Find Jobs--
Re-entering the workforce in today's job market can be a daunting task, especially for those returning from military service in Iraq and Afghanistan. Earlier this year, the Labor Department...
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Tuesday, September 8, 2009
The competition for a smaller number of jobs is driving some job seekers to alter their everyday appearances in the hopes of making a stronger impression. Forty-six percent of workers in Europe...
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Wednesday, September 2, 2009- New Tools Come at a Time When 71 Percent of Laid Off Workers are Looking for Opportunities Outside of Their Own Industries -
In today's tough hiring environment, 71 percent of workers who were laid off from full-time jobs and have not found new positions reported they are looking beyond their areas of expertise and...
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Tuesday, August 25, 2009Key Findings: - In the next 12 months, more than half of employers polled plan to hire full-time employees, four in 10 will hire contract, temporary or project workers, and four in 10 will hire part-time employees. - Technology, customer service and sales are the top three areas in which employers expect to add jobs first once the economy rebounds. - The average time to fill open positions, depending on the job level, is 4.5 to 14.4 weeks, the same time range as last year. - Despite an abundant labor pool, six in 10 employers are willing to negotiate with qualified candidates for higher compensation. - Four in 10 employers expect the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 to create jobs in their organizations over the next two years. - More than half of employees polled plan to make a career change or go back to school when the economy recovers. - Forty percent of hiring managers said that when the economy improves, giving pay raises will be their primary method for retaining top performers.
The economy has posed many challenges for businesses - including the need to make sure they are prepared for the upturn. According to a new survey, managers are planning to hire a combination of...
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Wednesday, August 19, 2009Career Expert Provides DOs and DON'Ts for Job Seekers on Social Networking
As social networking grows increasingly pervasive, more employers are utilizing these sites to screen potential employees. Forty-five percent of employers reported in a recent CareerBuilder survey...
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Wednesday, August 19, 2009--Workers Turning to Online Networking to Promote Their Talent and Connect with Other Professionals--
It's not all about just a resume and cover letter anymore. A highly competitive job market has many workers adjusting their job search strategies. According to a new CareerBuilder survey of more...
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Thursday, August 13, 2009-- Economy Fueling Interest in Smaller Organizations, Entrepreneurship --
As workers navigate through one of the toughest economies and job markets in the nation's history, they are turning to small businesses in greater numbers. According to a new CareerBuilder survey,...
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Wednesday, August 12, 2009Employers Share Top 20 Strangest Complaints They Received from Employees in New CareerBuilder Survey
In the midst of a stressful employment environment, hiring managers took some time to bring a little levity to the workplace. More than 2,600 hiring managers participated in a nationwide survey...
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Tuesday, August 11, 2009
CareerBuilder now makes it easier for employers with green jobs to connect with environmentally conscious job seekers. The site, www.goinggreenjobs.com, will allow employers the ability to post...
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Wednesday, August 5, 2009- Nearly a Quarter of Job Seekers Plan to include Staffing Firms in Their Job Searches This Quarter, Up From Last -
As the U.S. economy shows early signs of stabilization and employers grow more willing to have conversations about their hiring needs, staffing firms are expected to see an uptick in demand in key...
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Wednesday, August 5, 2009-Job Seekers Willing to Make Adjustments to Pay, Appearance, Location and Industry to Secure New Positions-
Laid off workers continue to be resilient, even as the economy is slow to improve. According to a new survey by CareerBuilder completed in June, 48 percent of workers who were laid off from...
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Wednesday, July 22, 2009
In a market shaped by mass job loss, mature workers are a critical workforce segment that has been hit particularly hard. Twenty-eight percent of workers age 55 and older who were laid off in the...
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Wednesday, July 15, 2009
In an economy where household budgets are getting tighter, workers are looking for different ways to supplement their incomes. One-in-ten workers reported they have taken on a second job in the...
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Wednesday, July 8, 2009-- Stability and Learning Opportunities Cited as Most Important Factors --
A downshifted economy and volatility within the private sector have many job seekers shifting their focus to government jobs. According to a new CareerBuilder survey of more than 2,900 workers...
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Wednesday, July 1, 2009
Most employers expect their staff levels to remain the same as recruiting patterns hold steady and job losses trend downward, according to CareerBuilder and USA TODAY's Q3 2009 Job Forecast. The...
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Wednesday, June 24, 2009
Laid off workers today are competing in one of the toughest job markets in the nation's history and struggling with increased financial pressures. A new CareerBuilder survey finds that, despite...
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Wednesday, June 24, 2009
Concerns about the economy and personal finances have workers rethinking holiday plans, according to a recent survey by CareerBuilder. Thirty-six percent of employed workers in Europe reported...
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Wednesday, June 17, 2009- Senior Career Adviser and Father of Two Offers Tips for a Better Work/Life Balance -
As working fathers face increased financial pressure, fewer are willing to give up the traditional breadwinner role. Thirty-one percent of working dads said they would leave their jobs if their...
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Wednesday, June 10, 2009
Facing the most difficult job market in decades, some job seekers have resorted to using unconventional methods to stand out from the crowd. According to a new survey from CareerBuilder, nearly...
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Thursday, May 28, 2009- Career Expert Provides Advice on Managing Stress in the Workplace -
Workers who have survived layoffs within their organizations are facing new challenges in the forms of increased workloads and heightened stress, according to CareerBuilder's latest survey of more...
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Monday, May 18, 2009-Half of Employers Expect Workers to Stay in Touch While Away-
With only a few days until the official start of vacation season, money, anxiety and guilt are causing some workers to scrap their vacation plans. More than a third (35 percent) of workers say...
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Wednesday, May 13, 2009- Winning 'Creative Director' To Earn $100,000 -
CareerBuilder announced an exciting new contest that is putting U.S. workers to work on its 2010 Super Bowl commercial. At HireMyTVAd.com, workers can submit 25-second videos to be considered for...
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Tuesday, May 12, 2009- Workers Reveal Most Unusual Summer Jobs They've Ever Held -
With more workers vying for summer jobs this year, those looking for seasonal employment need to prepare for a challenging job market. Nearly a quarter (23 percent) of employers plan to hire...
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Tuesday, May 5, 2009- President of Personified and Mother of Three Offers Tips for Achieving a Healthy Work/Life Balance -
Quality time with family is the most important "to-do" on working moms' lists this Mother's Day. In fact, some working moms report struggling to find work/life balance as they take on additional...
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Wednesday, April 29, 2009-Expert Offers Tips to Help Make Healthy Choices on the Job-
The economy may be contributing to the expanding waistlines of U.S. workers as one-in-ten report increased snacking during the day due to concerns over the current economic situation. Overall, 43...
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Tuesday, April 21, 2009
As the world turns its spotlight to the environment this week for Earth Day, companies across the country are spending more time focusing on creating and implementing "green" programs and jobs...
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Wednesday, April 15, 2009
The class of 2009 will face the most competitive job market in years, as companies continue to proceed with caution amid economic uncertainty. Forty-three percent of employers plan to hire recent...
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Wednesday, April 8, 2009
Despite it being one of the most challenging hiring environments in the nation's history, 41 percent of workers who were laid off from full-time jobs in the last three months reported they found a...
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Tuesday, April 7, 2009
CareerBuilder.com, the largest online job site in North America with properties in 13 European countries, has partnered with Europe's top recruiting technology companies to offer clients seamless...
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Wednesday, April 1, 2009
Following a loss of 2.6 million jobs in the last four months*, U.S. employers are holding off on staff expansions and focusing efforts on keeping current headcount as they navigate through a tough...
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Wednesday, March 25, 2009
From the editors of CareerBuilder comes a no-nonsense handbook that tells workers of all ages and all stages of their careers everything you need to know about landing a great job and navigating...
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Tuesday, March 17, 2009- Workers Reveal Most Unusual Office Pools They've Bet On -
Buzzer beaters, Cinderellas and upsets are on their way. With March Madness kicking into high gear, office pools will likely be a common sight in the office. Nearly one-in-five workers (18...
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Tuesday, March 17, 2009- Career Expert Offers Tips for Mature Workers to Navigate Tough Economy -
While the economic crisis is being felt by nearly every segment of the working population, one group of workers is faced with particularly tough decisions regarding their futures. Six-in-ten...
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Wednesday, February 25, 2009- Hiring Managers Share Most Outrageous Excuses -
Does your morning routine typically include hitting the snooze button and scrambling to get out the door? A recent CareerBuilder.com survey found that 20 percent of workers said they arrive late...
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Wednesday, February 18, 2009
As U.S. companies navigate through serious economic challenges and await the anticipated impact of the economic stimulus plan, managers are looking for ways to curb overall operating expenses....
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Tuesday, February 10, 2009- More Than Three-in-Ten End Up Marrying Co-Workers They Dated -
With Valentine's Day right around the corner, cupid's arrows have started to fly -- and may be landing in a cubicle or office near you. Four-in-ten (40 percent) workers reveal they have dated a...
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Thursday, February 5, 2009
The uncertainty around today's economy has some workers feeling uneasy about their jobs, according to a recent survey by CareerBuilder.com. Twenty-six percent of workers reported that they worry...
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Wednesday, February 4, 2009
CareerBuilder.com debuted its new 2009 marketing campaign with a commercial during this year's Super Bowl. The commercial consisted of numerous unsavory work related situations that repeated...
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Tuesday, January 27, 2009- Company Releases Survey on Most Bizarre Boss Behaviors -
They lie, they cry, they yell a lot. They're bad bosses and 43 percent of workers reported they have quit a job to get away from them, according to a survey of more than 8,000 workers by...