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Leslie Camacho

The 100-Hour Work Week? - The Juggle - WSJ - 0 views

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    "Would you work 100 hours a week for your dream job, or simply to have a job at all? Juggle contributor Kyle Stock asks these questions over at FINS.com, a Wall Street Journal site focused on careers. Here's an excerpt:"
Leslie Camacho

The National Career Development Association - 0 views

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    "As the recession continues, unemployed people over the age of 50 continue to face steeper job hunting challenges than their younger counterparts. People over 50 search for new jobs for an average of 36 weeks or longer, compared to 27 weeks for younger workers. And while the overall unemployment rate has held steady, the rate for those over 55 actually rose from 6.8% to 7.1% accounting for more than 2 million people in that age group out of work."
Leslie Camacho

How to Retire Comfortably for Under $1,500 a Month - Yahoo! Finance - 0 views

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    "The pair lives very comfortably, without wants or financial worries. They've had no trouble making friends in their new community because the folks in Belize speak English. They eat out three or four times a week. They barbecue lobster and filet mignon at home. They have reliable Internet to keep them connected to the outside world. By choice, they do not have a television. "I used to think that the news was important," Jason explains. "But not anymore." The retired couple has a maid and a gardener, each of whom visit once a week."
Leslie Camacho

Issues in Labor Statistics Summary 10-10 / October 2010 - 0 views

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    The number of long-term unemployed workers has increased sharply since the recession began in December 2007.1 In the second quarter of 2010, about 46 percent of the 14.6 million unemployed persons were jobless for 27 weeks or longer and about 31 percent were unemployed for 52 weeks or longer. This report focuses on the latter group - those who have been jobless for a year or more.
Leslie Camacho

To Work Better, Try Working Less - WSJ.com - 0 views

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    It was 4 p.m. on a recent Friday-a time of the week when I usually relax and leave the rest of my to-do list to finish over the weekend. But as this recent weekend approached, I kept pushing myself, heart pumping, to get to the bottom of my list of planned tasks for the week.
Leslie Camacho

Knowing How -- And When -- To Quit - WSJ.com - 1 views

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    "A few years ago I was - like some of you reading this - overextended, overworked, and deeply unhappy about it. I was a young psychology professor desperately seeking tenure, with two toddlers at home and a husband whose work kept him away for days at a time. I exercised once a week on a good week, rarely saw my friends or extended family, and couldn't remember the last time I'd read a book that wasn't about statistics. It was just too much. Something had to give. And it did. I left my job, not knowing exactly what I was going to do next. It was the toughest decision I've ever made, but it was also one of the best."
wisestepp

17 Important CA Interview Questions and Answers - WiseStep - 0 views

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    About to attend an important CA interview this week? Wondering what questions you will be asked? If yes, then this post is perfect for you. In today's article, we are going to discuss some of the most important CA interview questions and answers and how you can ace one easily. Not only that, we have enlisted some really important tips and ideas that will help you get ready for the interview easily. So without any further delay, let's just get straight to the ideas.
Leslie Camacho

Working Through the Holidays, Sort Of - The Juggle - WSJ - 1 views

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    "A new report from office-space company Regus PLC says 64% of U.S. employees will be working the week between Christmas and New Year's, with 56% actually coming into the office. But is anyone really productive? According to the survey of more than 12,000 employees worldwide, just 39% of U.S. respondents say they expect workers to actually do much work."
Leslie Camacho

Study explores increases and declines in student work hours | Inside Higher Ed - 0 views

  • The last 40 years have seen dramatic changes in the hours worked at jobs by full-time undergraduates -- with notable increases until 2000, and then a period of relative stability until a sharp drop in 2009, according to research (abstract available here) released Monday by the National Bureau of Economic Research.
  • During the period of rapid increase in hours worked, many students exceeded the hours that many experts recommend as optimal for those seeking to finish a degree on time. But to the extent that some of those working long hours may have no choice -- due to tuition increases and the lack of desire or ability to borrow -- the drop in work hours due to a shrinking of available positions may be problematic for many students.
  • By 2000, the average working student was employed an average of 22 hours a week -- far more than the average time students spend on academic work out of class, and far more than many experts recommend.
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  • many believe that there are advantages, but that these evaporate -- and time to degree grows -- when students work more than 10 or so hours a week.)
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    The last 40 years have seen dramatic changes in the hours worked at jobs by full-time undergraduates -- with notable increases until 2000, and then a period of relative stability until a sharp drop in 2009, according to research (abstract available here) released Monday by the National Bureau of Economic Research. Read more: http://www.insidehighered.com/news/2012/01/17/study-explores-increases-and-declines-student-work-hours#ixzz1jjSJWQB8 Inside Higher Ed
tech vedic

Techvedic-Career: Turn down employment offer gracefully - 0 views

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    Turn down employment offer gracefullySo, you spent a week searching for jobs and after being through a hoard of interviews and now in the end the after putting enormous hard efforts you're at this entitled of getting more than one job offer in hand.
Leslie Camacho

Virtual Internships - WSJ.com - 0 views

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    The internship, in which she worked 15 hours a week researching and blogging about corporate workplace benefits, was virtual-she needed only a computer and Internet access. Ms. Roig, a senior at the University of Tennessee at Chattanooga, never even met her boss, in Atlanta.
Leslie Camacho

Five Questions to Ask a Résumé Writer - WSJ.com - 0 views

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    "Weeks after Rosalyn Ray was laid off from her job as a medical health clerk last year, she decided to hire someone to revamp her résumé. "
Leslie Camacho

India Career Journal: Making the Right Impression at a New Job - India Real Time - WSJ - 0 views

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    "Starting at a new workplace can be stressful for anyone, whether you have years of experience or are just beginning your career. The first few weeks are also the most crucial to leaving a good impression on your managers and peers."
Leslie Camacho

Recession-Swelled Rolls Test Community Colleges - WSJ.com - 0 views

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    "Community colleges get their few moments in the White House limelight next week when President Barack Obama and the vice president's wife, Jill Biden, convene a community-college summit. It's another step toward giving the institutions, the Rodney Dangerfields of higher education, a bit more of the respect they deserve."
Leslie Camacho

Best Jobs with 2-Year Degrees - PayScale Resources - 0 views

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    Think a bachelor's or master's degree is the only way to advance your career? Think again. There are many associate's degree careers that pay high salaries. In fact, going after the highest paying jobs with a 2-year degree is a great way to handle debt after college graduation and reduce job-search anxieties after college. Whether you're looking for a fresh start in a new, more lucrative field or enrolling in college for the first time, a 2-year associate's degree from a community college is one of the quickest routes to bringing home more bacon each week. This is especially good news for those high school graduates who are wondering what to do after high school and before college. "
Leslie Camacho

Making LinkedIn Work for You - The Juggle - WSJ - 1 views

  • Some Juggle commenters have asked for a post on the professional networking website LinkedIn. The site passed 100 million users in March and continues to grow by about one million members a week. Its public offering this week is drawing even more attention.
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    Non-users of LinkedIn may wonder, why bother? Posting a profile, keeping it updated, building and maintaining your network of connections, and responding to messages takes time.
Leslie Camacho

The Long Search for Full-Time Work - WSJ.com - 0 views

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    The longer one has been out of work, the harder it is to find a new job. New unemployment figures out Friday from the Labor Department are likely to point to continued pain in August. At last count, nearly 4.5 million Americans had been unemployed for 52 weeks or longer and were still looking for work.
Leslie Camacho

Right Fit Matters: 3 Ways Job Seekers Can Find the Best Match | Career Rocketeer - Care... - 0 views

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    "For many job seekers, finding the right fit could be one of the biggest hurdles in the search. After all, finding an appealing job that you'll enjoy is a big decision. You don't want to regret your choice after a week - and you certainly don't want to feel like you've wasted ten years of your life when you finally realize it's not the right fit."
Leslie Camacho

How to Cope With Getting Laid Off Again - WSJ.com - 0 views

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    In October 2007, Susan Guldenschuh lost her job as a human-resources supervisor for Circuit City Stores Inc., which shut all its stores earlier this year. She landed a professional human-relations position elsewhere five months later. But when the downturn deepened, she got laid off again last December. The Louisville, Ky., resident pursued more than 100 openings, including a receptionist's spot. Mrs. Guldenschuh was finally hired again a few weeks ago. She is now an hourly worker, taking online orders for Guess Inc.
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