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Category: Career Management
Things May Be Looking Up!
“ Unemployment is slowly dropping and job creation is creeping up” says CNN Money. The outlook for college grads and the currently unemployed keeps getting better as the economy turns around. The construction industry, which took a massive hit during the Great Recession, is projected to add 100,000 more jobs in 2013 and a whopping […]
Easing Jobless Holiday Conversations
The holidays can be a very stressful time, especially for people who are unemployed. Work is a very common topic of discussion at holiday parties, and for someone without a job, these types of conversations can be uncomfortable. The Wall Street Journal has a few tips to help make holiday party conversation a little less stressful.
2013: Fewer Job Cuts
Manpower’s most recent study predicts there will be fewer job cuts in 2013. Things are getting better. I spoke with UT San Diego’s Jon Horn about this the other day. Check it out!
Best Jobs To Search For In 2013
CBS Money Watch has release their projections for the best jobs to search for in 2013. Jobs heavy in computers and mathematics dominate the list. We’ve entered an era where computers are used by everyone and are here to stay. As technology develops we will need people to manage and maintain these elaborate systems. Paying […]
Career Introspection – Weaknesses
This week on KUSI we talk about the “W” in SWOT analysis, weakness. Often the hardest part of self evaluation, recognizing one’s weakness is an important part of growing as a professional. Take a gander! [wpvideo Q7R3EPIC]
Career Introspection – Strengths
[wpvideo y6gQzuiW]Check out this week’s KUSI clip… we build on last month’s article about doing a little career introspection and utilizing a SWOT analysis, focusing on strenghts. Next week we will tackle weaknesses.
Manpower’s “Strategies for Success” Scholarship Program
I’m excited to share with you our new “Strategies for Success” training and job placement program. In partnership with Qualcomm, the program will award 20 scholarships to post 9-11 military veterans looking to make an effective transition to the civilian workforce and flourish in the private sector. The 20 scholarships present opportunities for veterans with entry level […]
Who’s Hiring?
Here is a list from the UT San Diego of which companies have the most job ads in San Diego for the month of October. Although the unemployment rate hit a new high, companies are still hiring. The holiday’s bring on extra stress, especially if you are unemployed, so don’t give up searching!
Don’t Give Up Searching!
Six months ago Deborah Seracini was working a 10 hour a week job stocking shelves with sunscreen at various locations throughout San Diego, but now she is working full time at the San Diego Air and Space Museum. Her outlook on searching for a job is outstanding and I think her experience is one that should […]