Fed chairman Ben Bernanke says the recession is “very likely over,” the Dow swaggers to the top of the 10,000 mark, and Obama is confident the worst is behind us.
So why does it still hurt so bad? If you are one of the millions in America looking for a job in this economy, it’s hard to believe the pundits.
“Employment is a lagging indicator, [...]
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Funemployed? The Korean American Expe...
Fed chairman Ben Bernanke says the recession is “very likely over,” the Dow swaggers to the top of the 10,000 mark, and Obama is confident the worst is behind us.
So why does it still hurt so bad? If you are one of the millions in America looking for a job in this economy, it’s hard to believe the pundits.
“Employment is a lagging indicator, [...]
Word Of The Year – “Big D...
No! No! That is not the word of the year..but the word of the year IS a big disappointment!
The New Oxford American Dictionary has a quaint tradition of naming its “Word of the Year” and 2009′s dubious winner is “Unfriend” – as in “unfriend” someone from Facebook.
Common Uses: “Oh I used [...]
Job Hunt Guide: Interview Killers! Ho...
Yes, You are hired! Now, can you do headstands?
Yes, the economy! Still tanking, still reeling under the economic crisis, still sucking! So if you are out there still looking for a job, The Wall Street Journal has some ideas on how not to suck at an interview.
Tips include the famous
- Don’t arrive late
-Don’t dress sloppily
-Don [...]
Job Hunt Guide: Building a Profession...
It is that time of the week again! Free unsolicited advice!
Thanks to our friends over at CareerMag.com, here’s some cool tips on how to build a professional online image.
As a job seeker, it is important to maintain a professional image throughout your job search and career. Below are a few steps that you can take to create a positive [...]
Applying to Business School? Read Thi...
We have complained enough about the stinking economy the past few weeks, but here is what you can do to take shelter from the storm. Go back to school. If you’re planning on going to Business School, check this piece out in the Wall Street Journal.
• Choose your application round carefully. Most schools have several windows in which app [...]
Why You Should Google Yourself
Google yourself regularly to map and tweak your online image
When my best friend was visiting, I got her a t-shirt that read “Sometimes when I am alone, I google myself.” In the early days of the search engine, that seemed like a really funny joke.
But these days, googling yourself is not a mere vanity, it’s almost essenti [...]
How To Find a Job in a Bust Economy
For all those unemployed people out there, we know you have a ton of people telling you to stop bitching and moaning and “get on it”, but we at indiejourno.com are far more sympathetic.
We won’t tell you to stop cribbing – go ahead- whine all you wan’t ‘coz we know how rough it is out there.
It’s a li [...]