Career and job-search news, trends, and scoops for job-seekers,
compiled by the staff of Quintessential Careers.
November 22, 2004
The latest issue of QuintZine, our career development and job-search e-zine is
all about networking, with three great articles that will strengthen and broaden
your understanding and use of networking.
Career networking -- building relationships with people -- is an essential tool of
all successful job-seekers.
Good news for college seniors planning to enter the job market: according to
a recent study, graduating seniors should see more job opportunities this year.
Not only is college hiring expected to increase 13 percent from last year, according to
a new study from the National Association of Colleges and Employers (NACE), but seven
out of ten said employers said they expected to increase salary offers to new college grads.
The latest issue of QuintZine,
our career and job-search e-zine, is now available.
And while this issue focuses on college issues, it also includes the Career Doctor
column and our latest additions features for job-seekers.
Plus, this issue is marking the 8th anniversary of Quintessential Careers! Way
back in November 1996, Quintessential Careers began as a modest career site. Today
it is one of the largest and most comprehensive career development sites on the Web!
November 6, 2004
Finally... some good job news!
The U.S. Department of Labor reported a surprisingly strong leap in new
job creation, reporting that 337,000 jobs were added to payrolls last month --
twice the 169,000 job growth that economists forecast -- and the strongest
job creation in seven months (since March when 353,000 jobs were created).
And while the unemployment rate actually increased from 5.4 percent to 5.5
percent, most economists saw the increase as a good sign -- that more people
had rejoined the labor market in search for employment.
Job Stuff, A Blog for Your Career, from Stephen Harris.
Stephen's blog is a great resource for those job-seekers who find yourselves in transition, searching for guidance
and reassurance.
The Occupational Adventure Blog, from
Curt Rosengren, a Passion Catalyst. Curt's blog is great for finding encouraging ideas (and resources) for moving forward with your career... a career
that lights your fire.
TrueCareers Career Blog, from the career and job site
dedicated to professional and college-educated job-seekers... where they say you get the real scoop on how to get the job you want faster --
with insider tips and more.
