Career and job-search news, trends, and scoops for job-seekers,
compiled by the staff of Quintessential Careers.
February 24, 2007
How soon will the unemployment rate hit 5 percent in the U.S.?
Some industry experts are predicting that with the slowing economy, the
U.S. will see an unemployment rate of 5 percent before the year is out.
The slump in housing and construction and weakness in auto manufacturing are
already triggering layoffs in those industries, and other industries and layoffs are
expected to follow.
Are you prepared? Is your resume updated? Have you tracked your
accomplishments? Does your employer know your value? How is your
career brand? Use our Career
Resources Toolkit to find all the tools you need to be prepared.
February 21, 2007
Thinking MBA? Here are the top 50 best MBA programs for getting hired.
The annual study, from CNNMoney.com, includes a detailed capsule of the top
50 business schools, including detailed school profiles and hiring statistics.
You'll also find:
Post MBA employment record: Job offers per student, average base
salary in first job, average bonus in first job, percentage of students employed
in 3 months of receiving an MBA and recruiter ratings.
MBA student profiles for each school with the averages of GMAT
scores, work experience, tuition, program length, and specializations.
2007 college graduates should find plentiful jobs as they head onto the market.
Employers expect to hire 17.4 percent more college graduates this year
compared with 2006, according to the National Association of Colleges and
Employers (NACE).
It is the fourth year in a row that the NACE poll of employers has shown an increase
in the hiring of college graduates over the previous year.
Hint to current college seniors: Start your job-search NOW!! Do not wait until
April or May to begin looking.
February 3, 2007
January new job creation in the U.S. takes a hit, as economy continues to slow.
According to the U.S. Department of Labor, employers added only 111,000 new jobs
in January (compared to the almost double 206,000 jobs added in December),
falling in line with economists predictions that economic growth will
be moderate at best in 2007.
Job gains were found at hospitals and nursing homes, bars and restaurants,
architectural and engineering firms, and accounting and bookkeeping firms.
Job losses occurred with factories, automotive companies, home builders,
furniture makers, telecommunications companies, clothing stores, and
hotels and motels.
The end-result was a rise in the nation's unemployment rate to 4.6 percent --
still extremely good, but the highest in four months.
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.
Blue Sky Resumes Blog, from career
expert Louise Fletcher, a general career and job-search blog that covers all aspects of the job-hunt.
