Workers Turn to Social Networking to Find Jobs

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(From Tech Radar) -- More than two out of three UK workers (70%) are using social networks to find out about potential opportunities according to a new report. More »

5 Reasons People Stay Stuck in Their Careers

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(From Forbes) -- If the US economy is going to rebound, people need to become more satisfied with their work. Based on a job satisfaction survey conducted by Glassroom.com, 40% of employees are satisfied at work, while 27% say their jobs are “ok” and 33% are... More »

What Recruiters Look at During The 6 Seconds They Spend on Your Resume

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(From Business Insider) -- Although we may never know why we didn't get chosen for a job interview, a recent study is shedding some light on recruiters' decision-making behavior. According to TheLadders research, recruiters spend an average of "six seconds before they m... More »

AT&T's $350 Million Plan to Groom New U.S. Workers

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In an effort to develop its future workforce, AT&T is investing $350 million into a program called "Aspire," which provides grants to schools, nonprofit organizations, and researchers for ventures aimed at increasing the country's high-school graduation rate.. More »

Career Development Digging

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(From Business Insider) -- You start to look for a new job, something that will be a better fit, something with a future. But how do you know the new scene will be any better? Here’s a one-word answer for you: ask. That’s right — ask about career devel... More »