For former military transitioning to civilian jobs, a great new resource is the
fifth edition of Job Search: Marketing Your Military Experience.
Author David Henderson is not only an expert on the subject of military transition, but
as a former lieutenant colonel in the Marine Corps, he speaks from experience.
Henderson's book, Job
Search: Marketing Your Military Experience is
newly updated and one of the best resources for guiding your transition from
military to civilian workforce. Topics covered in the book include:
career evaluation
trends in the job market
job sources
techniques for contacting employers
resume preparation
interviewing tips
and much more
September 4, 2009
August job report continues positive trend of smaller employment losses, but unemployment rate
rises again.
The August report, released today by the U.S. Department of Labor, shows that while employers
continued to cut more jobs -- they did so at a continuing slower pace. A net 216,000 jobs were cut in August --
the lowest number cut since August last year -- and slightly under expert estimates.
In a bit of unsettling news, the unemployment rate jumped to 9.7 percent -- the highest since June 1983.
Some experts are still predicting unemployment will reach the double digits before all is said and done.
Breaking it down by sector, jobs were lost in manufacturing (63,000), construction (65,000),
financial services (28,000), and wholesale trade (17,000). Employment in retail, transportation,
and leisure and hospitality showed little change in August.
Job gains continued in education, healthcare, and government employers.
As the recovery slowly moves ahead, job-seekers should takes steps in not getting discouraged over
the long process of finding a new job. Some job-seekers may need to consider survival or part-time jobs
to continue paying the bills. Temporary employment is also expected to increase in the next few
months -- and these jobs not only provide good pay and experience, but also a doorway to possible
full-time employment.
Quintessential Resume & Cover Letter Tips Blog,
a blog from another part of the QuintCareers Network, with new resume and cover letter tips daily. A must-see for any active job-seeker.
The Career Doctor Blog,
a blog from another part of the QuintCareers Network, where each day our own Career Doctor Randall Hansen answers one career, job, college, or workplace question.
and reassurance.
The Occupational Adventure
Blog, from Curt Rosengren, a Passion Catalyst. Curt's older blog is great for finding encouraging ideas
(and resources) for moving forward with your career... a career that lights your fire. His newer blog is the
Passion Catalyst -- about loving your work.
Blue Sky Resumes Blog, from career
expert Louise Fletcher, a general career and job-search blog that covers all aspects of the job-hunt.
WorkStrong -- a
candid, completely honest discussion of the job market -- offering information and advice
about what it takes to succeed in the 21st Century world of work. From career and recruitment guru Peter Weddle.
