The U.S. economy showed increased signs of life Thursday as new data indicated that companies are hiring more workers and fewer people are filing for unemployment benefits. The positive signals are more evidence that the economy …
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5 Most Surprising Findings From the 2010 Census
Over the past 10 years, our population growth has slowed, we’ve found it increasingly hard to leave home to start a career, and our salaries have decreased for the first time on record. But, it’s not all bad news.
A New Job for Christmas? Why The Holidays Can Be a Great Time to Look for Work
People seeking work often take a break around the holidays — which is exactly why some experts say it’s a great time to find a job.
Can the U.S. Recovery Continue Without Europe?
A strange thing has happened as the debt crisis in Europe has gotten worse: The U.S. economy has, surprisingly, improved.
First of all, the outlook for the job market is looking brighter. On Thursday, the Labor Department …
10 Happiest Places to Work: Is Your Job on the List?
How to Make the Most Out of Internships
How to Ask for More Money at Work
Now may not be the right time to ask for a raise. But it’s a good time to lay the groundwork.
U.S. Unemployment Falls to 8.6%: Amazing News, But Is It a Game Changer?
Just when we were expecting the economy to go boom it went zoom. The unemployment rate in November dropped faster than it has in more than 11 years.
American Unemployment Falls to 8.6%: Amazing News, But Is It a Game Changer?
Just when we were expecting the economy to go boom it went zoom.
The unemployment rate in November dropped faster than it has in more than 11 years. You have to go back to September 2000 to get a quicker decline. What’s more, …
How to Get Your Dream Job in a Bad Economy
How Much are Workers to Blame for Income Inequality?
A common refrain in conversations about poverty—and unemployment and income inequality—is that more education will lead people to better-paying jobs and higher living standards. I certainly don’t want to make an argument against education, but recent research from MIT economist Frank Levy and business professor Tom Kochan provides …
Nine Jobs of the (Near) Future
We hear a lot about industries that are the most likely to grow in the coming years. But which professions — in particular, which high-paying ones — will most benefit from these trends? Here are nine specific careers that we …