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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...
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Thursday, January 22, 2009New spot provides helpful, albeit humorous, tips for workers
CareerBuilder.com, the U.S.'s largest online job site with over 23 million unique visitors, expects another win when it returns to the Super Bowl for the fifth consecutive year. CareerBuilder.com...
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Wednesday, January 7, 2009-Workers' New Year's Resolutions Include Finding a New Job-
Even with slower hiring predicted for 2009, 19 percent of workers say finding a new job is on their list of New Year's resolutions and the same amount say they actually plan to leave their current...
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Tuesday, December 30, 2008- Flexible Work Arrangements, Green Jobs, Diversity Recruitment and Rehiring Retirees Among Trends for 2009 -
CareerBuilder.com, the nation's largest online job site with more than 23 million unique visitors and over 1.5 million jobs, released the results of its latest survey, conducted by Harris...
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Tuesday, December 9, 2008- Expert Offers Advice for Workers to Keep the Holiday Spirit During Tough Times -
Scrooge-like economy got you down? You're not alone. The ripple effects of the economic downturn are being felt by workers across the office this holiday season as companies cut back on costly end...
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Tuesday, November 25, 2008- Half of Employers Monitor Workers' Online Activities -
It's the time of year again for eggnog, good cheer and of course, a bit of online holiday shopping in the office. Nearly one-third (29 percent) of workers, in line with last year's findings, plan...
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Wednesday, November 19, 2008- Expert Offers Tips to Ensure Benefits Help Employees Save Money in Challenging Economy -
With open enrollment season in full swing at companies nationwide, employees who miss out on benefits may be simply throwing money away. A new CareerBuilder.com survey reports that nearly a...
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Monday, November 10, 2008- Expert Offers Tips on Turning Military Skills into Civilian Employment -
Veterans returning to the U.S. after active duty may now be facing a different battle: finding a job. Nearly one-in-five (17 percent) veterans looking for a job said it took more than six months...
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Wednesday, October 29, 2008- 28 percent of workers have debated a co-worker regarding the upcoming election -
With the election less than seven days away, voting for a new president is on the minds of many workers. Nearly nine-in-ten (87 percent) workers say they will be voting in the 2008 presidential...
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Wednesday, October 22, 2008- Employers Share Most Unusual Reasons Employees Gave to Explain an Absence -
CareerBuilder.com's annual survey on absenteeism shows 33 percent of workers have played hooky from the office, calling in sick when they were well at least once this year. While the majority of...
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Wednesday, October 15, 2008- Workers Identify Favorite Platonic TV Work Couples -
Do you feel like you're married to your job? How about your co-worker? One-in-ten (11 percent) workers said they feel like they have a work spouse (someone who they are not married to, but feel...
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Wednesday, October 8, 2008
As the job market tightens, job seekers are becoming more creative in their efforts to attract the attention of potential employers. One-in-ten hiring managers (12 percent) surveyed by...
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Tuesday, September 30, 2008- Workers Taking on Second Jobs, Going Back to School and Postponing Job Changes -
As the U.S. works toward stabilizing its financial markets after unprecedented events on Wall Street, the ripple effects of a cooler business climate in 2008 continue to infiltrate nationwide...
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Thursday, September 25, 2008Recruitment expert offers tips for job seekers looking to maximize their visibility in front of hiring managers
Companies continue to search for qualified candidates even as the country faces economic uncertainties and a tighter labor market. Nearly half (48 percent) of human resource managers say that over...
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Tuesday, September 23, 2008
As an increasing television spotlight is shone on unique jobs -- from the toughest and dirtiest -- CareerBuilder.com has announced its most unusual job survey results. More than 8,700 workers...
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Tuesday, September 23, 2008
CHICAGO, 23 de septiembre /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ -- Como la televisión pone cada vez más el acento en los trabajos especiales, desde los más duros hasta los más sucios,...
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Wednesday, September 10, 2008
Could your future boss be perusing your profile? Twenty-two percent of hiring managers said they use social networking sites to research job candidates, up from 11 percent in 2006, according to a...
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Wednesday, September 3, 200825 percent of workers save nothing each month
As the country continues to deal with the current economic slowdown, workers are stretching their paychecks more than ever. Nearly half of workers (47 percent) say they always or usually live...
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Wednesday, August 27, 2008
A job candidate's skill set can often be a deciding factor to landing a new job or getting promoted. To help workers improve their skill set and make themselves more marketable, CareerBuilder.com...
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Tuesday, August 26, 2008- Survey Shows Both Employees and Employers Face Challenges in Tough Economy -
While many workers are having a tough time finding suitable employment in today's uncertain economy, companies also face challenges finding highly skilled people. According to the fourth annual...
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Wednesday, August 20, 2008
CareerBuilder.com and the Inavero Institute for Service Research announced today they will release a first-of-its-kind, comprehensive staffing industry guide based on a nationwide survey spanning...
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Wednesday, August 20, 2008
Are middle children more likely to program computers or fight fires? Do Scorpios or Capricorns belong to a higher earning bracket? A new survey from CareerBuilder.com looks at profession,...
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Monday, August 18, 2008
Online job boards are the most often utilized recruiting tool for hiring managers at small and mid-sized organizations, according to a recent study by the Inavero Institute for Service Research, a...
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Wednesday, August 13, 2008Online color test uses patented technology to offer free career planning advice
It's long been understood that color can affect your mood, but what about your career choices? What do the colors you are drawn to say about your suitability for certain careers? The Color Career...
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Tuesday, August 12, 2008One-in-ten plan to watch Olympics while at work
The opening ceremony not only signaled the start of the summer games in Beijing, but also the beginning of Olympic fever in the office. Twelve percent of workers say they plan to watch some of the...
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Wednesday, August 6, 2008Female Workers also Report Gaps in Career Advancement, Training and Workplace Flexibility
While some may say the "glass ceiling" in the office is being shattered, according to a new survey from CareerBuilder.com, the Battle of the Sexes continues in the workplace. Employers are...
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Wednesday, July 30, 2008Hiring Managers Share Top Ten Most Unusual Resume Fibs
Is your resume more fiction than fact? Experts warn bending the truth can cost you the job. Although only 8 percent of workers admitted to stretching the truth on their resumes, nearly half (49...
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Wednesday, July 16, 2008
More than one-third (36 percent) of retail employers say they have open positions for which they cannot find qualified talent, according to a recent survey from CareerBuilder.com. To help...
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Wednesday, July 16, 2008- Expert Offers Tips on Managing Stress and Securing Flexible Work Arrangements -
Downsized staffs paired with increased workloads may be causing a rise in stress levels around the workplace. According to a CareerBuilder.com survey of more than 7,600 workers nationwide, 78...
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Tuesday, July 15, 2008- Industry Continues to Boast High Demand for Qualified Workers -
The hiring outlook for healthcare employees remains positive for the second half of 2008, as 26 percent of large healthcare employers (50 or more employees) are planning to increase the number of...
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Tuesday, July 15, 2008- Industry Simultaneously Seeing a Climb in the Amount of Passive Job Seekers -
The hiring outlook for IT employees remains positive for the second half of 2008, as 35 percent of IT employers are planning to increase the number of full-time, permanent employees from July...
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Thursday, July 10, 2008- Find Your Next Job From Wherever You Are at the Moment -
CareerBuilder.com today announced that its new iPhone application "Jobs" -- which enables you to search for a new job on the go -- will be available on the Apple App Store for free at launch...
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Wednesday, July 9, 2008
CareerBuilder.com, the largest online job site in the U.S. and Lesjeudis.com, the largest independent online recruitment company in France, have joined forces to improve the recruitment experience...
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Wednesday, July 9, 2008-Expert Offers Tips for a Cheaper Commute-
The impact of escalating fuel costs has taken its toll on American commuters. Of the 89 percent of workers who said they drive to work, nearly half (47 percent) reported they had to give up...
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Tuesday, July 1, 2008
The latest quarterly job forecast from CareerBuilder.com and USA TODAY points to a continued, gradual downshift in job creation as businesses grapple with the effects of subpar economic growth,...
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Tuesday, June 24, 2008
With summer in full swing, more workers may be heading to happy hours. According to the new CareerBuilder.com survey, one-in-five workers (21 percent) say they attend happy hours with their...
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Tuesday, June 17, 2008
If your wardrobe makes you an ideal contestant for a TV makeover show, you're probably wearing those clothes to work too; and that may not be in your best interest. A new CareerBuilder.com survey...
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Thursday, June 12, 2008
- Vicepresidente de marketing de consumo y padre de tres hijos ofrece consejos prácticos para un mejor equilibrio entre el trabajo y la vida - CHICAGO, 12 de junio /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/...
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Monday, June 9, 2008- VP of Consumer Marketing and Father of Three Offers Tips for a Better Work/Life Balance -
With Dad's Day quickly approaching, many fathers may spend their special day dreaming about being a stay-at-home dad. More than a third of working dads (37 percent) said they would leave their job...
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Tuesday, June 3, 2008
Does your status in high school impact where you'll eventually be in the workforce? As high school graduations approach, CareerBuilder.com asked over 6,000 full-time workers age 30 and older to...
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Tuesday, May 20, 2008- 15 percent gave up vacation time in 2007 -
As workers prepare to enjoy a long weekend and celebrate the official start of the summer vacation season, for some, vacation won't mean being free of the office. A quarter (25 percent) of...
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Wednesday, May 14, 2008- Expert Offers Tips to Help Make Healthy Choices on the Job This Summer -
Swimsuit season is right around the corner and for many people that means one thing: dieting. In an office setting, though, cutting back on calories and finding time to exercise can seem like an...
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Wednesday, May 7, 2008-Chief Sales Officer and Mother of Three Offers Tips for Gaining a Better Work/Life Balance-
As working moms schedule family time on May 11, many will be hoping to receive the one present you can't buy at a store -- more quality time with their families. Of the 43 percent of working moms...
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Wednesday, April 30, 2008- Workers Reveal Most Unusual Summer Jobs They've Ever Held -
Looking to work on more than your tan this summer? Want to get your foot in the door at a top employer? Seasonal hiring for summer jobs is underway. Twenty-three percent of hiring managers plan to...
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Wednesday, April 23, 2008
An economy plagued by uncertainty is refueling debates over the impact of offshoring U.S. jobs. Which jobs are at risk? Are more companies planning to displace American workers? And what are the...
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Wednesday, April 16, 2008
The job market for this year's college graduates is inspiring stiff competition, as employers slow their hiring pace amidst economic uncertainty. Fifty-eight percent of employers plan to hire...
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Wednesday, April 9, 2008Hiring Managers Share Top Ten Most Outrageous Excuses
If the minutes on the clock seem to fly by in the morning as you frantically run around collecting your keys, getting your kids out the door and grabbing your bills to make it to work on time,...
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Monday, April 7, 2008
A world leader in on-demand talent management and the nation's largest online job site are teaming up to help mutual customers quickly target and track job candidates. Vurv Technology and...
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Wednesday, April 2, 2008
CareerBuilder.com, the nation's largest online job site, and USA TODAY released the results of their latest survey, conducted by Harris Interactive(R), tracking projected hiring trends for the...
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Thursday, March 27, 2008
Have you heard whispering around the office? Has there been a lot of giggling coming from the cube next to you? Keep your guard up ... you are just a few days away from becoming your co-worker's...
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Tuesday, March 25, 2008
Returning to the workforce after an extended absence doesn't necessarily put you at a disadvantage, a recent survey from CareerBuilder.com indicates. Forty-five percent of workers who returned to...