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5 Common and Major Interview Mistakes

Kathy Landin — Fri, 07 Jun 2013 18:50:33 +0000

Job interviews are hard enough without sabotaging yourself by making some major mistakes that hiring managers say are all too common. These seem like obvious interview no-nos, but they’re at the top of every recruiter’s list of things they see people doing all the time that kill their chances of being offered a job. If [...]

Economy Adds 175,000 Jobs, Unemployment Rate Rises Slightly to 7.6%

Chris Chaberski — Fri, 07 Jun 2013 16:47:04 +0000

Job growth in May beat economists' expectations, coming in at 175,000 new positions added, which aligns closely with the yearly average. The unemployment rate rose ever so slightly, from 7.5 percent to 7.6 percent, a result of more people entering the work force, according to the Labor Department.

Three Michigan Companies Land on National 'Best Companies To Work For' List

George McIntyre — Thu, 14 Feb 2013 16:45:08 +0000

Did your employer make the list?

McLaren Hospital Will No Longer Hire Smokers

George McIntyre — Mon, 04 Feb 2013 15:55:08 +0000

Do you agree with McLaren's new hiring policy?

Website Allows Employees to 'Tell Off' the Boss [POLL]

George McIntyre — Tue, 07 Aug 2012 16:25:16 +0000

A Canadian company has launched a new website that gives employees the opportunity to leave feedback for the boss, with complete anonymity.

Would you do it?

Do These Things Drive You Crazy at Work? [PHOTOS]

George McIntyre — Thu, 12 Jul 2012 13:18:20 +0000

Work is a lot like adult daycare. We’re told to play nice, but let’s face it, some of the other players make it nearly impossible. Here’s our list of things that drive us crazy at work. See if you agree with our picks. Premature Microwave Stoppage You couldn’t heat your Lean Cuisine for just [...]

Would You Give Your Facebook Password During An Interview? [Poll]

Erin Bishop — Fri, 23 Mar 2012 10:58:05 +0000

More employers are asking potential job candidates to give up their Facebook password during job interviews. They want to see their pages to see if they have anything to hide and to try to figure out the kind of person you are.

How comfortable would you be with having to show your Facebook page to a potential employer? Even if you had nothing to hide, would this bother you?

Has Unemployment Changed Our Ideas About Work?

J. Patrick — Mon, 30 Jan 2012 19:39:47 +0000

With unemployment running at all-time highs for a significant length of time, it should come as no surprise that many Americans are getting more open to employment options— according to a new survey, we’re changing the way we look at temp work, in particular.

Travis Broyles Will Do Anything; For Money

Tim Gray — Wed, 16 Feb 2011 18:21:47 +0000

Who is Travis Broyles? I don't know, but he sure is willing to do almost anything for money reports NPR.org. Travis posted an ad on Craigslist.org titled 'I DO ANYTHING.' He lost his job, his drivers license and had no money so he got creative. Too bad more people don't have his ambitions. Check out his Craigslist listing, and a few of his quotes from NPR.org.

Facebook: Good for Business?

George McIntyre — Fri, 29 Oct 2010 22:27:59 +0000

by Rhonda R. Savage DDS There’s no doubt that Facebook participation can be an asset to any business. The question is: How can you use it to promote your products and company, yet be sure your team members are cautious in the way they use it? What should the owner and office manager post? Where [...]