As a woman, choosing between a skirt or pants for a job interview can be tricky. On one hand, you want to appear powerful and assertive at the job interview. However, you also want to appear conservative enough for a professional environment. In this article, we will discuss whether skirts or pants are more appropriate… Continue reading »
Funny Cover Letters
If your job hunt has you feeling down, relax for a few minutes by checking out some funny cover letters. These funny cover letters, which we found online, were all used by real applicants. Reading them will not only amuse you, but remind you of the dangers of presenting irrelevant “experience,” wasting the hiring manager’s… Continue reading »
Jobs for High School Students and Middle School Students
High school students and even middle school students are often eager to take their first steps toward adulthood by working part-time. If you are a teen who wants to work, understanding the youth employment situation can give you a better picture of what to expect. Knowledge of U.S. labor laws can help you figure out… Continue reading »
Employment Discrimination on Homosexuality
Employment discrimination against homosexuals is still a serious problem, as illustrated by a recent study published in the American Journal of Sociology. The study found that if a man’s resume mentions involvement with a gay organization, he is 40% less likely to be offered an interview, at least in the American South and Midwest. According… Continue reading »
Possible Effects of Obama’s Jobs Plan on Unemployed Americans
President Obama’s jobs plan, also known as the American Jobs Act, aims to help unemployed Americans return to work. Congress is currently deciding whether to pass the American Jobs Act, reject it, or try to modify it. This article will explain some of the possible effects of Obama’s jobs plan on unemployed Americans, along with… Continue reading »
