September 9, 2009 Mixed Bag Written by Jeff Thredgold, CSP, President, Thredgold Economic Associates U.S. employment data for August was a mix of “getting less painful” and “getting worse”…both as expected. The crux of the data was one more sign that the U.S. recession has largely run its course, although ongoing, but lesser, job losses and rising unemployment will remain the norm in coming months. Take a close look at the employment chart below. It notes the U.S. ... Keep reading »

Taking the Guesswork out of Dressing for an Interview by Dana Lynch "To suit or not to suit?" That is the question. It used to be a given, before business casual and casual dress codes came to be, that an interview always meant donning a suit. It's not so simple anymore. Especially in the tech field, dressing for work sometimes practically means "come as you are." So how do you know what you're supposed to wear for an interview at a company with a casual corporate culture? First, it's crucial to find out everything you can about your potential employer before ever stepping ... Keep reading »

April Stengard, Career Consultant and Speaker President Mom Job Seeker and Director of What's Next Career Transitions April has more than 10 years of experience in career development. She is a career consultant for What's Next Career Transition Services, the founder of Mom Job Seeker, an online job board with MomMatchTM services, and a sought after speaker specializing in baby boomer workforce trends. April's work with individuals is based on her belief that, in the words of George Eliot, "It is never too late to become what you might have ... Keep reading »

Mom Job Seeker to Launch MomMatch Job Board Directory and Career Expert Directory! The MomMatch Job Board Directory fulfills the need for a "one stop shop" for moms and businesses to find each other. The Career Expert Directory provides moms with Mom Job Seeker approved experts that they may need in their job transition. If you would like to know more about our affordable monthly flat fee  to advertise your job postings and or highlight your expertise, ... Keep reading »

My friend Tracie Meier owns www.530inc.com.  She is very connected in the Human Resources field.  If you are or have been in the HR profession and would like to attend her events I have listed them below.... Keep reading »

Why depend on the Government to bail you out?  Take control of your own finances and get out of debt!  How can you get out of debt while you are in ... Keep reading »

Being a work at home mom is a choice usually based on wanting to be there with your kids and the need for an income. One of the fastest growing segments of working at home and the easiest to get hired for is with a home based call center that allows you to offer customer service from your home office. Unfortunately background noise is not allowed and can be grounds for dismissal. So how do other moms make what almost seems an impossible task work for them? Here are a few suggestions. 1. Work when your spouse is at home. Let ... Keep reading »

Micro-business Program The Seda program, which means push me up in Swahili, is a micro-business program that was launched ... Keep reading »

About 6 months ago I signed up for  Twitter  because so many bloggers were touting it.  I had no idea what to do with my Twitter account, so it sat idol for several months.  Finally, I heard about a book called, “Twitter Revolution” written by Warren Whitlock and Deborah Micek. Their book put me on the fast track to understanding Twitter.  It helped me realize that Twitter wasn’t just a silly time-waster that lets you talk to people 140 characters at a time.  Instead, Twitter is a powerful tool for building connections with people all over the world.  ... Keep reading »

The first steps in starting a career where you work at home is setting up a quiet, private and comfortable office space. A small room set up as an office with a door that locks is the ideal place for the environment you need in order to concentrate and work productively. If you don't have room for a private office, make sure you find an out of the way place in your house that is quiet and sends the message to your family that it is your work space. This could be set up in your basement, ... Keep reading »