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Jun 26 2009

Landing on your feet in a new career!

new-careerAs layoffs across the world rattle peoples sense of job security, some are taking it as incentive to go after their dream careers. Others are wondering whether it’s time to jump ship into a more stable industry. Whatever the case, landing on your feet in a new career takes methodical discipline, particularly with so many people jockeying for positions. So before you take the plunge, map out a game plan.

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May 11 2009

Mexican swine flu and rising unemployment - is it time for panic?

 mexican-swine-fluUnemployment in Britain will continue to rise for at least another three years, according to a leading economic consultancy, as official figures out on Wednesday are expected to show another large jump in the number of jobless. Akin to the Mexican swine flu outbreak the rise in unemployment seems pandemic at best - however it is also wise to draw similarities between the media sensationalism and illogical fears that both the unemployment crisis, and the Mexican swine flu outbreak, have encouraged. 

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Apr 30 2009

Google Launch USA Unemployment Public Data Graphs!

google-jpeg-for-ej-blogInteractive & informative! The guys’ n gals at Google have done it again. With billions of people out there worrying about the global employment hick-up, it’s the wiz-kids at Google who have yet again launched another hugely useful service for us.

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Apr 24 2009

Jobseekers build your social brand!

 social-networking-onlineSome businesses use social networking sites to check out potential employees. Jobseekers beware - employers are increasingly checking out networking sites such as Facebook and Twitter to get a feel for prospective employees. Fiona Hewitt, director of Brand YOU, says while some are just “checking out drunken photos on Facebook”, savvy employers are using these sites as a recruitment tool to assess people’s public persona and reputation.

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Apr 24 2009

Laugh your way through the recession!

 comedy-pictureIf there is one industry in Britain that’s not affected by the economic crisis - it’s the business of making people laugh. Comedy clubs are enjoying a rare boom amid Britain’s worst recession since the early 1980s.  With plummeting bank balances and rising unemployment, there’s plenty for us to feel down about. But the UK’s comedy clubs are providing the tonic that’s needed.

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Apr 10 2009

You should have gone to employersjobs.com!

bill-gates-moneyThe richest people in the world have gotten poorer, just like the rest of us. This year the world’s billionaires have an average net worth of £2 billion, down 23% in 12 months. The world now has 793 billionaires, down from 1,125 a year ago. That’s a financial loss of £1 trillion pounds. Just the thought brings tears to my eyes.

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