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12 Unique Ways to Score a Job Interview | Wise Bread
Here then are 12 unique ways you can score a job interview, based on my experiences in advertising and marketing. Try one or try them all, but do not use all 12 on the same employer. Remember, there’s a fine line between being eager and annoying, and you don’t want to be memorable for all … Continue reading
Data Suggest Euro Zone May Slide Back Into Recession – EU Business News – CNBC
The euro zone’s service sector shrank unexpectedly this month, reviving fears that the economy risks sinking into recession, a business survey showed on Wednesday. Markit’s Eurozone Services Purchasing Managers’ Index (PMI) fell to 49.4 from January’s 50.4, missing even the lowest forecast in a Reuters poll of 44 economists whose predictions centred on a rise … Continue reading
Conservative spending cuts could tip Canada into recession, federal union economists say
The Conservative government could tip Canada into a recession if it reduces federal spending by up to $8 billion, says an analysis by the union representing government economists and social scientists. Claude Poirier, president of the Canadian Association of Professional Employees, said that if the Conservatives press ahead with spending reductions of $8 billion by … Continue reading
Economics and the Brain: How People Really Make Decisions in Turbulent Times | Neuroscience News
In a 2008 paper on neuroeconomics, Stanford economist George Loewenstein said: “Whereas psychologists tend to view humans as fallible and sometime even self-destructive, economists tend to view people as efficient maximisers of self-interest who make mistakes only when imperfectly informed about the consequences of their actions.” This view of humans as completely rational – and … Continue reading
Everyone Is Freaking Out Over A New Survey That Shows Unemployment Surging Again
As The Bonddad Blog pointed out last week, this Gallup data isn’t seasonally adjusted (in fact it says that in the chart right up there). Since it’s not seasonally adjusted, you have to look at it year over year, and guess what. And guess what, a year ago Gallup was at 10% and BLS was at … Continue reading
REVIEWING DEVELOPMENT OF ACTIVE LABOUR MARKET POLICIES AND THE EVALUATION TECHNIQUES
Active labour market policies are commonly used tool to fight unemployment. In the early 1960s all Scandinavian countires have introduced several different measures to have an effect on their labour markets. In the late 1970s in most developed countries of OECD government expenditures on those policies reached the level of 1-1.5% of GDP. High levels of expenditures created a need … Continue reading
Sears Announces Layoffs In Illinois After The State Gave It Millions In Subsidies | ThinkProgress
Just a few months ago, Illinois gave retail giant Sears $275 million to keep its corporate headquarters in the state, after Sears threatened to move elsewhere (including, potentially, Ohio). To show its appreciation for receiving millions in taxpayer funds, as Greg Leroy pointed out at the Clawback blog, Sears announced last week that it will … Continue reading
Why America Needs Skilled Workers from India and China – NRI Matters
President Obama, after sending the annual budgetary proposal (for the fiscal year 2013) to the Congress, said that he does not want US companies to look for skilled and educated workers from India and China in field of engineering, technology and science. Well, Mr. President, this is not going to happen any time soon. Let … Continue reading
Layoffs Announced At Ballistics Lab – West Virginia Headline News and Talk Radio
Layoffs are coming at the Allegany Ballistics Laboratory at Alliant Tech Systems in Mineral County. ATK Missile Products Communications Director Rod Gibbons says they expect to make the cuts at the end of March because the company’s fiscal year begins in April. “At this point we don’t have a number yet. We have asked employees … Continue reading
LamTech to create 30 jobs – Martinsville Bulletin
The improving economy, the skills of Henry County-area workers and the assistance of governments and the Martinsville-Henry County Economic Development Corp. were the key factors in Laminate Technologies’ decision to open a plant in Henry County that will create 30 jobs. In addition, “the people have been overwhelming … like family,” said Fred Zoeller, co-founder, … Continue reading
EU tells Greece to cut more jobs, sees 2014 growth | Reuters
The Greek economy will only return to growth in 2014 after a four-year recession that will shrink output by 17 percent, EU officials said on Tuesday, warning Athens it needs to cut wages further to bring its public debt to manageable levels. Speaking hours after euro zone finance ministers agreed a 130 billion euro ($172 … Continue reading
As Influx of Business Data Grows, Hiring Demand Reflects Need for Analytical Skills – Press Release – Digital Journal
During January 2012, more than 18,000 job ads were posted online that required data analysis skills, according to WANTED Analytics™ (http://www.wantedanalytics.com), the leading source of real-time business intelligence for the talent marketplace. With the amount of data generated by businesses growing every year, hiring demand for employees to analyze and utilize this information is increasing … Continue reading
Weak finances force layoffs at Waterbury Hospital | The Journal News | LoHud.com | LoHud.com
Waterbury Hospital is laying off 75 employees to save nearly $4.5 million. WVIT-TV and The Hartford Courant report that the job cuts will affect about 5 percent of the hospital’s work force of 1,700. The cuts include 22 management jobs, educators and clerical and support staff. via Weak finances force layoffs at Waterbury Hospital | … Continue reading
Over 2,500 jobs pledged to Hireland – The Irish Times – Tue, Feb 21, 2012
An employment initiative set up last month has received more than 2,500 promises of jobs from businesses around the country. The Hireland plan aims to stimulate the creation of 5,000 jobs in the first half of this year by encouraging small and medium-sized firms to pledge jobs on the hireland.ie website. The job pledges have … Continue reading
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