Savvy job-seekers might know how to write resumes and cover letters, but few are aware of this surprising fact: Contrary to popular belief, December is actually the best time of year to look for work! There are two compelling reasons why this is true– #1 Competition levels drop dramatically. The majority of job-seekers figure that … Continue reading
Air New Zealand “had no option” but to cut the jobs of 175 staff today, as plummeting profit margins force the national carrier into cost-cutting mode. This morning, the airline reported a $38 million profit for the six months to December, a slump of 61 per cent from the same period last year. Chief executive … Continue reading
After leading the nation in unemployment for four years, Michigan has finally dropped out of the Top 10. State unemployment slid to 9.3% in December, only a touch higher than the national rate, and a sharp decline from the 14.1% rate that Michigan hit in the fall of 2009. And last year was the first … Continue reading