Archive for May, 2009

Employment Tests Evaluated

May 27th, 2009 by Joel

In today’s world, many companies use employment tests in order to evaluate potential candidates.

Depending on the type of job you’re applying for, you might be asked to submit to a technical test, a physical test or even a drug test. All of these tests help businesses evaluate potential employees in one way or another.

While most companies administer employment tests after a candidate has been interviewed, some companies will start out with an employment test right off the bat. According to an article by The Seattle Times Company, the latter type of employer often view tests as a substitute for careful interviewing and assessment by a hiring manager.

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D.C. Jobs Best for College Grads

May 21st, 2009 by Joel

Although college graduates are facing one of the worst job markets possible, they may be able to find a D.C. job.

The District of Columbia was named the country’s best big city for recent college graduates, based on the job market and cost of living, in a recent list compiled by Richard Florida, a business professor at the University of Toronto and author of “Who’s Your City: How the Places We Pick Shape the Lives We Lead.”

On top of that, a survey of recent graduates by CareerCast.com, a job search company, found that D.C. was second only to New York City among the most desirable locations, beating Los Angeles, Boston and San Francisco.

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Jobs Turn Veterans Green

May 14th, 2009 by Joel

With the new focus on going green, many people are trying to find “green collar” jobs. A number of companies have emerged to help veterans do just that.

According to an article by The New York Times, veterans who want to do green work are a benefit to both the employer and the veteran themselves. A few companies have taken note of this and begun helping veterans find green jobs. At the same time, many veterans have been touting the importance of going green.

For instance, former General Wesley Clark now serves as the co-chair for Growth Energy, an ethanol lobby group. He also recently joined the board for wind company Juhl Wind. Clark is a strong proponent of the need for energy independence and has had an influence on the military’s focus on renewable energy.

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Job Searching Advice

May 1st, 2009 by Joel

In a time when many people are searching for a limited number of jobs, you might be having a tough time finding hope and be ready to give up. However, a few tips might be able to help you on your quest for employment

A recent report showed that the number of people collecting unemployment benefits for one week or more reached a record high of 6,271,000. According to an article by CNN Money, that means its taking more people longer to find jobs. But there are a few ways to put yourself ahead of the competition.

You should start by focusing on your resume and the ways you’re applying for jobs. Only applying on a company’s Web site or on job boards isn’t a good idea, as the number of online applications actually viewed by a human ranges from only 5 percent to 25 percent.

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