Anyone can argue the accuracy of the Millions and Billions now purported spent each year by business and healthcare on stress-related illnesses and workplace absenteeism. Nevertheless, whatever the correct number is… it's BIG!...And it is, in the Billions!...[more]

10 Tips for Acing That Interview
By Rita Fisher

1. Research, research, and research some more about the company you are interested in working for (via Internet, newspapers, trade publications, association newsletters, and - even though old fashioned - your library's reference desk)....[more]

I Care … But not that much
By Paul Shearstone

A simple thesaurus-search on the word 'Care' reveals the following: Mind, Concerned, Worry, Think About, Be Bothered

A quick look around the workplace, or anywhere else for that mater, reveals a world of Mindful, Concerned, Worried, Thinking and Bothered people. On the surface, it would appear we all care a fair bit. Taking into account the exponential increase over the last couple of decades in diseases like Chronic Fatigue, Depression and stress related Emotional Burnout, the question that begs to be answered is, Do we, as a generation, "Care Too Much?".......[more]

Entrepreneurship: Another Option

Instead of Black America awaiting a new Black "Messiah" to deliver us from modern-day oppression, we must, in an individual effort, break any perceived cycles we suspect. One area of oppression suspected most by Black Americans is the economic displacement of Blacks in the job market.........[more]

Like it or Not…You're in Sales
by Paul Shearstone

Mention the word sales or salesman and two out of three people get a little clammy under the skin. "I hate sales people and I could never do what they do!" is what many say at the mere thought of having to sell something. How wrong they are.........[more]

Educated For Work

Many agree that education is the key to success, and this view is a reality in American society. Without an education, a person could not land the job that would earn them a decent living to enjoy the luxuries this society has to offer. This is what education is all about, a lesson on how-to survive in a knowledge-power hungry society. From elementary school throughout to the ultimate degree, a person is taught how to be a productive worker and compliant citizen of America.........[more]

Job Hunting:
"It's still the First Impression stupid!"
by Paul Shearstone

In the 1992 USA Presidential election, political strategist James Carville hung a sign in Bill Clinton's Little Rock campaign office that read, "It's still the economy, stupid." His intent? Simply to keep everybody focused on the most important issue of the day. History clearly demonstrates he was right and George Bush Sr. was soundly defeated........[more]

Measuring Our Success

The current unemployment rate across the country is at 6.1%, down from 6.4% in June, the highest since 1993 when the unemployment rate was at a whopping 6.9%. During the last two years, the rate has increased slightly, only dropping for brief periods, but overall the rate has risen and remains high compared to recent trends.......[more]

Transfer Your Skills for a Change of Career
Rita Fisher, CPRW, Copyright, 2002

Remember, your work history is the SUM of your paid AND unpaid work experiences. So, don't be intimidated because you don't have paid work experience in this new industry. In fact, you might have more skills and accomplishments for this new job than you think. Let's see what we can do to find them......[more]

Useless Resume Objectives

Copyright 2000-2003 by Rita Fisher, CPRW,
http://www.CareerChangeResumes.com

What's wrong with an objective on a resume? The problem with objectives on resumes is that a typical objective is self-centered and self-serving; therefore, it is useless. Instead of an objective, use a power statement......[more]

Jobseekers! Look for smoke, not fire...
By: Jim Stroud @ http://jimstroud.com

"If you always do what you've always done, you will always get what you've always received," said some wise person. This is certainly true when it comes to job-hunting, especially during a "sucky" economy. How many times have you applied to a job on Monster.com? Now ask yourself, "How many other people have applied for the same position?" The numbers are discouraging I assure you......[more]

Going Wages Shows Racism in Practice

Substantial differences between Black/white wages prove that the American business sector is bent on securing a future for their own. Never mind that Blacks have families and bills, and have needs for basic necessities, racism prevails in America. Take a look at the most recent wage rates between Black males and white males......[more]

Helpful information if you are in the job market

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How to Survive a Layoff

Getting laid off isn't the end of the world. In fact, it can give you time to hone in on your specific career goals and be more focused than you've ever been. Don't let yourself fall into an unemployment slump; get up everyday with a list of things to do and you'll jump back into the working world before you know it! Read these suggestions on how to live through a layoff....[more]

Still Searching the Sunday Paper?

Technology has improved the way we do a lot of things, and one of those things is looking for a job. If you have not yet tried Internet searches and job portals, you may be missing something.

More people are finding jobs via the Internet and have stopped spending that $2.00 a week for a Sunday paper. All you have to do is register with an Internet job agent such as those below.

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