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Tough Economy Churns Out New Microbusinesses
Connecticut has been waiting for a new age of innovation to rise from the ashes of a foundering economy, and the robust number of businesses opening their doors across the state would seem to be one indication of that. More than 10,549 people registered...Tags: Goldman Sachs, Merrill Lynch & Company Inc., Small Businesses, New Haven (New Haven, Connecticut), Internal Revenue Service
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How to get a resume noticed in a sea of applicants
Even in choppy waters, recruiters are still angling for the perfect job candidate. But employers don't have the time or resources to sift through all the applications churned up by the recession. To boost your chances of being plucked, you'll need a top-...Tags: Consumer Electronics Industry, Networking, National Government, Marketing, Government
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April unemployment rate down in Hampton Roads
247-4778The unemployment rate for Hampton Roads in April went down slightly as employers hired workers for seasonal jobs. In April, the unemployment rate was 6.5 percent, down from 6.8 percent in March, according to the Virginia Employment Commission. The...Tags: Financially Distressed Companies, Virginia, Old Dominion University, Occupations, Unemployment
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Norfolk Naval Shipyard HRO, Electricians
WTKR-TV3Norfolk Naval Shipyard HRO Electricians $18.00-$22.13/hr Job Order Number: 120163 Job Description Responsible for the repair of electrical equipment, including: motor and generator rewinding; controller and switchboard repair; voltage regulator...Tags: Portsmouth (Portsmouth, Virginia), Norfolk (Norfolk, Virginia), Virginia, Heavy Engineering, Shipbuilding
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City's YouthWorks program helps teens find summer employment
Imagine looking for a job as a teen in this economy. Teens face bleak prospects as they compete against a growing number of unemployed adults with experience and marketable skills. For more than a decade, teens in Baltimore have turned to the city's...Tags: Sheila Dixon, Howard University, Scott Peterson, People, Unemployment
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Fighting Today's Age Bias Surge
DEAR JOYCE: My problem is bigger than both of us, but thanks for letting me vent. At 57, although I don't feel old, I've had to wrestle my way through endless submissions of resumes and interminable hours of networking. Some interviews finally...Tags: Employees, Minority Groups, Twitter, Inc., Employment Opportunities, LinkedIn Corp.
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Ga. investigators find nothing illegal in program's employment of US Rep. Bishop's relatives
Associated Press WriterATLANTA (AP) — Georgia investigators found nothing illegal in a local youth group hiring relatives of U.S. Rep. Sanford Bishop while he was steering federal funds its way, authorities said Thursday. The Georgia Bureau of Investigation said a review...Tags: Accounting and Auditing, Lawyers, Georgia, Justice System
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A brief history of General Motors Corp.
Some key events in General Motors' history: Sept. 16, 1908 - General Motors Company founded by William C. Durant, incorporating Buick Motor Co. Oldsmobile joins GM in November. 1909 - GM sells 25,000 cars and trucks. Acquires Cadillac for $5.5 million....Tags: National Government, Employees, History, Marketing, Automotive Equipment
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Federal Government to Pick Up Tab for Summer Jobs
FOX8 North CarolinaWith teen summer employment expected to hit its lowest level since 1948, the federal government is pumping $1.2 billion in stimulus money into job training programs for youth. The funds are aimed at providing disadvantaged 14-to-24-year-old youth with...Tags: Forestry and Timber, High Schools, Occupations, Teen-agers, Indiana
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Paying for COBRA insurance after landing a new job
DEAR CARRIE: I have been receiving COBRA health insurance since I lost my job four months ago. Even though I am working again, I am still paying for the benefit because my new insurance won't take effect until next month. Do I qualify for the 65 percent...Tags: Employees, Labor Legislation, Government Health Care, Collective Contract, Private Health Care
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Job interviewing takes preparation
Forum Publishing GroupInterviewing for a new position appears to be a very standard and routine exercise for some. Many people feel you put on some nice clothes, answer some questions and wait for an offer. If only it was that easy. In reality, there is a lot of research...Tags: Google Inc., Coral Springs
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How to search for a job during a recession
CareerBuilder.com EditorRyan Saale was in a bind. He was planning to move back to St. Louis from Santiago, Chile earlier this year but, with the job market taking a downturn, it wasn't an ideal to a start a job search -- much less from 5,000 miles away. In preparation for the...Tags: Government, Microsoft Corp., Public Employees, Sociology, LinkedIn Corp.
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