(ARA) – In today’s challenging economy, a number of people find themselves looking for a new job. Not only are job losses on the rise, many are finding that rapid changes in the corporate landscape have left them ill-equipped for a new position. Either their skill sets need to be updated or it’s too difficult [...]

(ARA) – As the recession continues to take its toll, college grads have to work harder to stand out. Businesses expect to hire 22 percent fewer recent grads in 2009, according to a survey by the National Association of Colleges and Employers. Competition for available jobs is fierce, even among candidates armed with a college [...]

(ARA) – Impressive resume … check. Perfect interview suit … check. Hearing aid … uh, how’s that again?
If you’re among the millions of baby boomers that the recession has driven back into the job-hunting workforce, don’t overlook one of your most important professional assets — your ability to hear clearly.
About 15 percent of people aged [...]

The era of the Internet start-up boom may be over, but demand for technology professionals continues to rise. Broader use of cheaper, more easily available technology by a variety of industries, and a dearth of technology professionals mean technology will continue to be a hot career choice.
The technology industry remains one of the fastest growing [...]

Working for an employer versus going other routes such as self-employment can sometimes have some very good advantages. There are, of course, the obvious bonuses of salary packages, benefits and less responsibility. The following will give you five examples of benefits that can be had when working for an employer.
It is important to make clear [...]