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Department of Labor Reports Jobless Rate; Number of Discouraged Workers Dropped Again in December

Atlanta, GA, January 30, 2012 –(PR.com)– The unemployment rate continued to trend down in December, the Department of Labor reported recently, dropping to 8.5 percent. Equally important for the mindset of the job seeker, perhaps, the number of unemployed who report they are “discouraged” (not looking for work because they believe there is nothing for

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Vibrant Nation Reveals 5 Keys to Finding a Job for Women Over 50 – from Women Who’ve "Been There"

Louisville, KY, January 29, 2012 –(PR.com)– Job hunting after 50 presents unique challenges that may seem insurmountable at first. Finding the best jobs for women over 50 in a tough economy is difficult enough — but when the managers making hiring decisions are 20 or even 30 years younger than you are, your job search

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7 Reasons Every Job-Seeker Needs to Blog

Have you ever considered the ways a blog can help you get a job? I meet a lot of young people entering the work force and I always recommend blogging as a way to get ahead … in almost any career. Here’s why: 1. Show what you’re made of. In any interview, you normally have

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Careers advice: Which career books actually work?

The best jobs and career books to ask for this Christmas – and the ones to avoid. — Read our latest careers advice column— I wouldn’t be surprised if they aren’t on your Christmas list. Most self-help career books I’ve come across are boring, farcical or a complete waste of time. The last time I

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Live blogging from Myrtle Beach: The GOP Debate

MYRTLE BEACH, S.C. — The Fox News and Wall Street Journal debate among the five remaining candidates has just begun. Newt Gingrich gets the first question about his promise to keep the presidential contest positive. Gingrich quickly shifts the topic to Ronald Reagan. And accuses Mitt Romney of raising taxes in Massachusetts as governor. “Giving

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