23 May 2006

Incomes of Degree Holders May Look Flat, But Hold On

An article in The Wall Street Journal Online makes some interesting points about salaries of college graduates. Two analyses, one from the Economic Policy Institute and one from the White House, show college grads have averaged flat or even negative income growth in recent years.
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18 May 2006

Trends in Business Dining Make Lunch Interviews Likely

Tasty evidence of the strong economy can be found in the National Restaurant Association's numbers that show a big increase in sales. In The Wall Street Journal Online, one restaurant owner points to a big boom in lunch sales.
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12 May 2006

Job Recruiters: What Their Code Language Reveals

Are you a search virgin? A wha..? If a recruiter jots SV down on your resume after talking with you, it's not a reflection of your purity. It's her shorthand for noting a lack of experience in working with recruiters. Avoid giving this impression by understanding what recruiters do and how they approach their jobs.
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05 May 2006

Government Numbers Show No Big Ups or Downs in Job Market

The government's numbers for April show no change in the unemployment rate. What does this mean for job seekers?
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03 May 2006

WSJ Says Job Outlook Good for Recent College Graduates

By tapping into their networks and visiting employers, this year's graduates should find good opportunities. The key, say experts, is willingness to talk with anyone who might have a lead. Also, graduates need to pursue employers.
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