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Being Jobless for 60 Days Increases Your Chances of Being Recruited and Retained

The recession has ushered in some strange economic realities, and this is one of them. While existing on UI checks is definitely hated by everybody, as even the lowest paying jobs provide near to double the amount, it is part of the reality that stints of existing on UI checks is becoming lengthier.

Communicate Your Value: How to Get a Job and Keep It

One of the best ways to realize the importance of communication is through simple services, such as getting a shoeshine, ordering hotel room service, or taking advantage of valet parking. In these situations the people providing the service must act quickly to show their value and win a large tip. If they fail to show their value, they risk selling themselves short and losing out on the extra cash. You can always tell how good someone is at these sorts of jobs because they communicate their value, or lack thereof, usually early on in their interactions.

Old is Gold in the US Job Market

For the first time in US history, workers above 65 years outnumber workers in the 16-19 years age group. This momentous information was mined from data compiled by the Bloomberg News and analyzed from federal data that showed in 1948 teens in the workforce, outnumbered workers above 65 years by at least 1.5 million. Keeping in mind that the population of the country has gone up tremendously in the last 60 years, the 1.5 million represents a huge gap that has been covered and crossed by our nation’s senior citizens.
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