Job Outlook 2005 - 12/18/04
Highlights of a U.S. job outlook survey, that forecasts a slight hiring increase in the first quarter of 2005. Includes a link to job outlook 2005 surveys for other countries.

U.S. Unemployment Rate Report - 12/6/04
The November 2004 unemployment rate was essentially unchanged at 5.4 percent. At only about half of the expected gain, the addition of 112,000 jobs in nonfarm employment disappointed Wall Street.

Career One Stop Centers - 10/31/04
Career One Stop Centers offer a wide range of free employment services that some job seekers overlook. Discover what your state's Career One Stop Center offers and locate its Website or nearest office.

Right to Work - 10/17/04
What right to work means, a list of right to work states, and links to related laws.

Airport Security Jobs - 9/29/04
Tips about applying for airport security jobs, also called transportation security screener jobs, and the qualifications and other details the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) requires. Includes information about the Screening Partnership Program the TSA is launching on November 19, 2004, that allows private screening companies to place workers in airport security jobs.

How to Dress For Job Interviews - 9/14/04
How to dress for job interviews in today's corporate environment.

New Overtime Law - 8/30/04
Summarizes changes to the U.S. Federal Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) that comprise the new overtime law, which went into effect in late August, 2004.

Asking for a Pay Raise - 8/10/04
Asking for a pay raise isn't easy and there are no "guaranteed" ways. But these general guidelines will increase your chances. Pay raise letter samples are included.

Behavioral Interviews - 7/26/04
Behavioral interviews explained, question samples and preparation tips. An example of how a job applicant might answer a series of related behavioral interview questions is included.

Constructive Discharge - 7/15/04
Constructive discharge means that, even if you quit, you might have effectively suffered wrongful termination if you quit because of intolerable working conditions. Learn more about constructive discharge and what you can do about it.

Final Pay and Paychecks - 6/21/04
Find out when your final pay is due and what it includes in the U.S., after you quit or your employer fires you or lays you off. A link to final pay law summaries by state is included.

Disability Insurance Benefits Programs - 6/14/04
If you become disabled and can't work, there are several disability insurance and other types of disability benefits programs in the U.S. that will help you pay the bills, get back to work, or both.

Seeking Employment with a Criminal Record - 5/26/04
Answers to frequently-asked questions about seeking employment with a criminal record in the US.

Exit Interview - 5/11/04
Explains an employee exit interview and offers tips for whether or not an employee should participate. Common exit interview question samples asked verbally or in questionnaire form are included.

Whistle Blower Protection Laws - 4/1/04
Explains whistle blower protection from employer retaliation, provided by U.S. whistle blower laws.

Technical Interview Questions - 3/16/04
About technical interview questions, brainteasers and riddles. Links to typical technical interview questions and answers are included. Also answers the classic technical interview question, "Why are manhole covers round?"

Employee Rights - 3/1/04
About your employee rights under U.S. state and Federal employment and labor laws.

Minimum Wage - 2/16/04
How much the current minimum wage is, who is entitled to receive it, and which law enforces it at the Federal and state level. Links for conducting further research into minimum wage law are included.

Reference Letter - 2/2/04
The advantages of asking for a reference letter and whom to ask. A reference letter sample you may download and give to your references is provided. Also includes a link to several recommendation letter samples you may download.

Non-Disclosure Agreement - 1/21/04
Find out what might happen if you refuse to sign a non-disclosure agreement or violate its terms of confidentiality. Sample non-disclosure agreement forms included.

Career Change - 1/12/04
Advice for making a career change. Includes related resume and networking tips.

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