There are no more free lunches

Not just the cost of lunch, it will be an expensive day
A call from an old friend to join a group of other old unemployed friends to discuss job search strategies and have lunch in Jerusalem got our juices going. I have to admit, I was more interested in getting [...]

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Make sure you get your resume right

It’s a dog-eat-dog world
Things are more than tough out there in the job hunting arena. It’s a dog-eat-dog situation at all levels of employment, from mailroom operator to CEO. Companies are changing their top management in an effort to deflect financial disaster. Top managers are also resigning for various reasons [...]

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So far, April is a waste – no progress finding a job

But breaks can be a good time to take stock of progress
When you’re looking for a job, every second is important, not in the sense of speed, but as far as making every free moment count in your favor. April is a frustrating month as spring break plays havoc with [...]

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SoloGig.com Helps Contractors and Consultants Get Work

Site targets independent professionals
If you’re unemployed, underemployed or just don’t want a permanent job, SoloGig.com is a great tool to help you find contract, freelance or consultant work.
SoloGig.com is the contract provider for CareerBuilder.com, the largest online job board.
Getting started
Just as easily as you can get an online cash advance, [...]

The job search isn't what it used to be.

Microsoft.com and Monster.com Team Up to Help Job Seekers

Microsoft.com opens Online Career Center
Microsoft Office and Monster Worldwide are joining forces to help the growing ranks of the unemployed. Microsoft.com and Monster now offer job hunt aid through the Office Online Career Center.
Microsoft supplies resume-building tools and help with other documents. Monster contributes its worldwide network and advice.
The big [...]

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Zoominfo Helps with Job Search

Online Profiles Get  You Noticed
More and more, businesses are using online professional networking through Zoominfo to find job candidates. Headhunters often go to this search engine or LinkedIn first, before they advertise a position. If  you’re seeking a job, make sure you have a profile on these networks.
Get in the [...]

Maximize your job search with online profiles.

Unemployed? Get Free Stuff, Make Money, Find a Job Online

Free Napkin gives it away
Yes, the unemployment rate is still rising, a trend that has been going on for more than a year. Along with the growing rate, web sites and services that help unemployed and low income people are growing, too.
Take Free Napkin, for instance. It’s like Craigslist or [...]

Someone in Washington is giving away a big screen TV on Free Napkin.

Are you from the Y Generation and looking for a job?

Here are some tips for Generation Y jobseekers in tough times
Those born between the late 1970s and 2001 are Generation Y graduates and first-jobbers. But what a time to start the search; it’s the worst ever job availability and staff reduction era. This is the time that the “last in [...]

Five Tips for Job Hunting in a Tough Market

Every little bit helps
Most unemployed Americans right now face the toughest job market they have seen in their lifetimes. Unemployment keeps climbing, meaning companies are doing more firing than hiring.
If you are looking for a job, it’s important to use every possible tool in your arsenal to make sure you’re [...]

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Unemployment and Payday Loans

Hi Payday Loan guys, how fast can you move?
The threat of unemployment is everywhere. Anyone can be hit with a lay off at any time. Don’t wait until you’re out of work to apply for a Payday Loan. It may be too late. Apply now!
I think I’m about to drop [...]

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Unstable Paydays and Payday Loans | What To Avoid In A Shaky Economy

Coping With A Bad Economy
We all tend to take for granted that weekly or bimonthly payday that we receive via our employers. It’s kinda of like our vehicles before they break down on us. You simply come to a point after awhile where you just expect or assume that they [...]