Business & Economy, business and economy
Hired: Bad news may sell, but jobs are out there
A recent New York Times front-page article reported that in July job seekers outnumbered available jobs 6-1 and that there were 2.4 million official job openings but 14.5 million people looking for work.
Decline in U.S. dollar seen as necessary
The acceleration of the U.S. dollar's decline in recent days is creating anxiety for exporters in Canada, Europe and Japan. But in the search to create a post-crisis economy that's less prone to financial catastrophe, the U.S. dollar's decline is widely accepted as a necessary ingredient.
Resumania: Executives still prefer chronological resumes
When it comes to your resume, using a tried-and-true approach to attracting a hiring manager's attention is often the best strategy. Seventy-five percent of executives polled by Robert Half International said they prefer a chronological resume that's organized by dates of employment rather than a functional resume, which emphasizes skills over previously held positions.
Hired: Be careful what you put on Facebook
I enjoy Facebook.com. It's a very convenient way to stay in touch with my children who are in three states, and to share ideas, opinions, photos and news with friends. Because of Facebook, I have reconnected with college and high-school friends I haven't seen in many years. I also use Twitter from time to time, and I'm not sure how I would get along without e-mail.
Resumania: Be sure your skills match company's needs
According to a recent survey by Robert Half International and job-search site CareerBuilder.com, 44 percent of the resumes employers receive are from unqualified candidates. In fact, 47 percent of managers said their biggest hiring challenge is a lack of qualified applicants.
Minn. firm refused to lay off workers, now poised to reap benefits
After losing his job as a golf course superintendent, Steve Timm got lucky.
It was December 2007 and the recession was beginning to take hold across the United States. Manufacturers in Minnesota had begun to slash jobs by the thousands.
Middle-aged workers worry about finding next job
While many workers are concerned about where they stand in today's topsy-turvy job market, middle-aged employees are especially worried that it would be difficult to find a comparable job if they were to become unemployed, according to a recent survey by ThirdAge, a social networking Web site for baby boomers and mid-lifers.
Hired: Think how you can help an employer prosper
For those of you who read this column regularly, I apologize for repeating some thoughts over and over again, but that's how many people learn.
Autosside: Stats on the 2010 KIA Forte SX
2010 KIA FORTE SX
TYPE: Front-drive, five-passenger, compact sedan.
PRICE: $17,195 base, $19,490 as tested.
WHERE BUILT: Hwasung, South Korea.
KEY RIVALS: Toyota Corolla, Honda Civic, Chevrolet Cobalt, Ford Focus.
POWER: 2.4-liter, DOHC, 16-valve, 173-horsepower, 4-cylinder engine; six-speed manual transmission.
While economy is improving, many still hurt
The Federal Reserve Board last week kindled hope that the nation's longest recession since World War II is nearing an end.
The central bank's survey of current economic conditions showed that among the Fed's 12 districts, economic activity has firmed up in one, improved in five and stabilized or showed signs of stabilizing in another six.
