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The great depression was one of the darkest and most desperate times in American history. Families had lost their entire life savings to greedy bankers and Wall Street blunders. People everywhere were out of work. Unemployment was on the rise. There was little hope for short term recovery. For many people, this doesn’t sound that different from today. Since there are some similarities, we can learn from the great depression and other past depressions.
The working people of the great depression were defined by the jobs they did and the people …

This recession has led many to question the job they are doing, or in many case were doing. Most of those who have jobs are afraid that they will lose them if they don’t “step up”. Those who are not working have asked more than once, “What could I have done differently to keep my job”. In either case, the real question is “How can I do a better job (Then, Now, or In the Future)”.
Most people look at the quantity and quality of their work first. Did I stay …

The growing number of unemployment rates and the ever downsizing companies create anxiety for the employed. We can’t seem to get away from the news and the consistent discussions on the recession. This can bring fear to anyone who is employed right now. However, if you’re worried that you will be cut next, there are a few things that you can do to help secure your job!
First and foremost, stop worrying about being the next person who is laid off! If you are consistently stressed out, it is eventually going …

In today’s market, hiring managers are flooded with hundreds and sometimes thousands of resumes. Few companies have the human resources teams needed to process all of these resumes. To get around this issue, most companies use Applicant Tracking Systems. These systems, also called ATS, automate the process of filtering out resumes that don’t quite fit the needs of the company. With a little bit of tweaking, your resume can make it through these automated systems and still catch the eye of the hiring manager.
To make sure your resume gets read, …

In today’s society, professional people are expected to have a professional social media presence. Often times, human resources and recruiters will use social media sites to perform a first round “interview” of potential candidates. The things you say on the internet can help you move on to the next round or they can help move your resume to the trash heap faster. In some job fields, like sales, marketing, and technology, employers may even pass on candidates who do not have some form of internet presence.
Social networking sites are the …