Posted in hiring on April 17, 2008 | Comments Off
Via CareerBuilder …
Though it’s difficult to predict exactly how the year will pan out, weak job growth, a slowing economy and troubled housing markets all point to signs of an economic recession. The good news for job seekers is that employers are still hiring and certain industries will survive (even thrive) during hard times.
Thirty-two percent [...]
Posted in Statistics, hiring on April 3, 2008 | Leave a Comment »
Via CNNMoney.com …
A key index of business activity in the nation’s services industry rose unexpectedly in March, but the indicator remained below the level that shows growth in the sector.
The Institute of Supply Management’s March report on businesses outside of the manufacturing sector rose to an index reading of 49.6 from 49.3 in February, the [...]
Posted in Statistics, hiring on April 3, 2008 | Leave a Comment »
Via CNNMoney.com …
New filings for unemployment claims surged in the latest week to the highest level since September 2005, according to a government report released Thursday.
The Labor Department said applications for unemployment benefits rose to 407,000 in the week ended March 29, up from a revised 369,000 claims in the previous week.
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