Would you move for a job? Many of us have. I've done it...six times in 12 years to be exact! Yep, I was quite a "nomad" in my earlier TV years... spending an average of two years at each place. Thankfully those days are over for me. I've been in LA for almost eight years and this is where I plan to stay. Apparently, a lot of folks feel the way I do. According to a new report by the outplacement firm Challenger, Gray and Christmas... fewer people are willing to uproot their lives for a job...
March 2011
Check out this Forbes story by Jenna Goudreau, The Other Half:
The 15 Jobs Where Women Earn More Than Men
Step aside, guys. Women are moving up the payroll. According to a March “Women at Work” report by the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS), the gender wage gap continues to narrow. Women earned 81 cents for every dollar earned by men in 2010, up from 76 cents in 2000. Moreover, recent reports suggest that young urban women now earn 8% more than male peers, likely due to higher college gradua...
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July 2010
NSBA Releases Economic Report: Outlook Dismal
The NSBA today released its 2010 Mid-Year Economic Report which shows small businesses facing the most difficult business climate they've faced in the last 3 years. The report, conducted on-line June 23 through July 14 among 400 small-business owners, shows 41 percent of small businesses are unable to garner adequate financing. Despite a slight increase in optimism just six months ago, small businesses today report decreases in nearly every indicat...
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January 2010
For most of us... 2009 has been a year of layoffs, cutbacks and just plain survival. Hopes of that promotion or raise were put on the back burner or dashed all together. Now, it's time to put 2009 and all of it's career frustrations to rest. After all, 2010 isn't just a new year... it's a new DECADE! That means it's time to dust off those old career aspirations and maybe even create some bold new ones. How will you live out the next decade? Only you get to decide. I say goodbye 2009 and hello...
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June 2009
The 2009 Y Work Report® Shows The Generation Feels The Effects Of The Economic Downturn
In 2009, roughly 1.6 million college degrees will be awarded and those recent graduates will find themselves fighting for jobs in a highly competitive work environment. In these economic times, it is crucial for employers to understand Generation Y (ages 31 and younger) and the best way to recruit, manage, and retain these new employees. Following are some highlights from the Y Work Report®:
• “Leveraging ...
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April 2009
Whether you're just starting out, working your way up the ladder or even starting your own business... CareerChick is for you! Whatever you desire... this site will offer you tips and tricks for achieving your goals and ultimately living the life you desire.
With the current state of the economy, it's no wonder people are panicked! If you're feeling a little "career challenged" trust me... CareerChick can relate!
As I write this blog... I am on the verge of a career cut...
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