Corporate chiefs may seem hardboiled, but they can be sensitive, too. Take the ruckus they’ve been raising over what they perceive to be rough treatment from the Obama White House.  Read More →

California’s 200,000 state workers just can’t catch a break.  Read More →

Are you thinking about starting your own business rather than going back to work as an employee? Many people find that entrepreneurship is an excellent career option. Of course, before you decide to open your own company, you’ll need to make sure that you have a marketable idea, a solid business plan, and the financial  Read More →

The troubled Connecticut Humane Society has hired a new director, replacing Richard Johnston who was forced to quit  following allegations of wrongdoing from former staff members.  Gordon G. Willard, the society told workers, has been selected as the new executive director, starting  August 5. The 130-year-old charity gave little details today on Willard. It did not state  Read More →

When you are  writing a cover letter , there is specific information that needs to be included.   Your cover letter will include a contact section , a salutation , information on why you are qualified for the job, a closing , and your signature . … Read Full Post  Read More →

Once again, the air carrier goliaths are competing with one another to offer sales. There are restrictions and footnotes galore — and the usual fees — but this is worth a look. Here’s what the nifty smartertravel.com says about the latest round: “It’s a battle of giants: Big-time airlines American and United are going head-to-head  Read More →

Think your whole family is covered by your company health plan? Get ready to prove they’re actually your kin.  Read More →

Our Bristol, Ct. based ESPN recently checked eatery inspections at sports stadiums and what they found you would not like. Check Paula Lavigne’s column “Outside the Lines” about how some sports vendors are not passing food inspections in critical areas of health. “ESPN’s ‘Outside the Lines’ reviewed health department inspection reports for food and beverage  Read More →

Guest Post by Christina Archer (http://icareersearch.wordpress.com) is a career agent, expert resume writer, entrepreneur, and author. Looking for an entry-level position in your area? Not sure what first steps to take? Whether an individual is just entering the workforce or is a seasoned professional, the process of managing an effective employment search can be  Read More →

Dice , the top technology job site, has launched a new social recruiting  platform where job seekers can connect directly with recruiters. Candidates are able to create profiles, which can include links to their social networking profiles, including LinkedIn, Facebook, YouTube, Twitter, and blogs.  … Read Full Post  Read More →

FDR said we have nothing to fear but fear itself — and even though we’re a long way from the Great Depression, uncertainty about the economy is proving pretty scary, and a major drag on the recovery.  Read More →

Despite legislation to make credit card terms fair and easy-to-understand for consumers, the new regulations have opened the door to changes that can make cardholders “vulnerable and uninformed.” The Pew Health Group study (entitled “Two Steps Forward: After the Card Act, Credit Cards are Safer and More Transparent–But Challenges Remain”) released last week analyzed  Read More →

The calls often begin with an apologetic “never needed a programmer resume” admission: “I’ve never had to get a professional resume before.” Or, “I never dreamed of hiring a professional resume writer. I’ve always been able to land a programming job.” Or, “I never even had to look for jobs. They found me.” Software wizards have  Read More →

Indeed, with the recent launch of Indeed.com sites in 24 additional countries  and 12 new languages, now serves 75% of the world’s population, and 88% of its internet users. Indeed’s reach includes 53 countries on 7 … Read Full Post  Read More →

Tony Hayward will step down as chief executive of BP, the company announced Tuesday, amid ongoing outrage over the oil spill in the Gulf of Mexico.  Read More →