Posts Tagged ‘jobs’

Construction Jobs Not Created by Stimulus

August 3rd, 2009 by Joel

Data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics shows that, in many areas, the construction industry has been one of the hardest hit by national recession. This is, at least in part, due to the fact that the real estate market has been in a state of crisis for some time now.

With fewer people able to afford buying new homes and foreclosure rates up, the market has become saturated with properties. This has severely decreased the need for new projects, which has had an adverse affect on construction jobs.

One hope for the federally appointed stimulus funds was that they would increase hiring in the construction industry. So far this has not been the case. According to a recent press release put out by the Associated General Contractors of America, the stimulus plan has yet to have any real significant influence on the industry’s job market.

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Management Jobs on the Rise

August 3rd, 2009 by Joel

With the national unemployment rate continuing its uphill climb, many people are either looking for work or concerned about their chances of finding jobs if they are laid off.

According the most recent data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics, 9.5 percent of the nation’s population was unemployed in June. This figure is now 3.9 percent higher than it was during the same month in 2008.

But hope may be on the way, at least for upper level management jobs. According to a recent press release, the CareerCast.com and JobSerf Employment Index, which measures online recruitment activity for managerial positions across the country, experienced yet another increase.

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Jobs Turning Green Could Take Time

July 24th, 2009 by Joel

There has been a lot of talk lately about green jobs, specifically those dealing with alternative energy, but policy to create those jobs could take years to develop.

According to an article by Reuters, state green power mandates and regional cap-and-trade plans on emissions have been useful in pushing local economies to begin converting from fossil fuel plants to green jobs.

A national climate bill that could soon be seen by the Senate would require utilities to generate 15 percent of their power from renewable energy. The bill has already been passed by the House of Representatives.

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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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Jobs to Stay Closer to Home

April 3rd, 2009 by Joel

United States companies are lately feeling more and more pressure to help save jobs.

One way some companies are doing this it by manufacturing products in the United States instead of turning to low-cost options like China. A recent survey by AMR Research found that 10 percent of U.S.-based manufacturers consider political pressure a primary reason to manufacture in the country, an increase of 4 percent since November 2008.

According to an article by Reuters, part of that shift can be attributed to the recent passage of the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act, which comes with the stipulation of saving or creating jobs in America.

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Jobs Continue to Decline During February

March 10th, 2009 by Joel

As the economic recession continues to worsen, more and more people are losing their jobs.

The nation lost 651,000 non-farm payroll jobs during February. According to the United States Department of Labor Bureau of Labor Statistics, the country has seen its employment numbers fall by 2.6 million during the last four months.

During February, the country saw its unemployment rate increase from 7.6 to 8.1 percent. The number of unemployed persons increased by 851,000 to 12.5 million. During the last year, the number of unemployed persons has increased by about 5 million and the unemployment rate has increased by 3.3 percent.

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“Green Collar” Jobs

September 5th, 2008 by Susan P. Joyce

This is the “hot” field right now, no pun intended!

New “green” job sites are sprouting up everywhere.  Colleges are rushing to add these curricula to their offerings as soon as they can identify – and retain – qualified faculty members.

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