http://jobsearch.about.com/ Get the latest headlines from the About.com Job Searching GuideSite. http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hh http://www.about.com/ 118 20 en-us 2009-11-20T07:31:08Z Fri, 20 Nov 2009 07:31:08 +0000 hourly 1 2000-01-01T12:00+00:00 http://jobsearch.about.com/b/2009/11/21/pregnant-and-job-searching.htm <p><img src ="http://z.about.com/d/jobsearch/1/0/c/D/pregnantsm1.jpg" hspace="5" align="right"/><br /> If you're pregant and job searching, how should you handle it? When's the best time to mention your pregnancy to a prospective employer? Before the interview or after you have a job offer? </p> <p>Here's advice on how to handle employment issues when <a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&#038;zu=http://jobsearch.about.com/cs/womensresources/a/pregnant.htm">you're pregnant</a>, what you need to know about <a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&#038;zu=http://jobsearch.about.com/cs/womensresources/a/pregnant_2.htm">pregnancy discrimination</a>, and suggestions and tips on handling your pregnancy while working or conducting a job search. </p><p>For prospective moms (and dads) here's what you can expect as far as <a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&#038;zu=http://jobsearch.about.com/od/employeebenefits/g/familyleave.htm ">maternity leave</a> and parternity leave (now usually called family leave) after you have a baby or adopt a child. </p> <p> <strong>More:</strong> <a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&#038;zu=http://jobsearch.about.com/od/benefitsquestionsanswers/Benefits_Questions_and_Answers.htm">Benefits Questions and Answers</a></p> <p> _{Image © Antoine Barrillon}</p> <p style="background:#f5f3ef;border: 1px solid #d5d0bf;padding:.5em;"><a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&zu=http://jobsearch.about.com/b/2009/11/21/pregnant-and-job-searching.htm">Pregnant and Job Searching</a> originally appeared on <a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&zu=http://jobsearch.about.com/">About.com Job Searching</a> on Saturday, November 21st, 2009 at 06:00:20.</p><p><a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&zu=http://jobsearch.about.com/b/2009/11/21/pregnant-and-job-searching.htm">Permalink</a> | <a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&zu=http://jobsearch.about.com/b/2009/11/21/pregnant-and-job-searching.htm#gB3">Comment</a> | <a href="http://jobsearch.about.com/gi/pages/shareurl.htm?PG=http://jobsearch.about.com/b/2009/11/21/pregnant-and-job-searching.htm&zItl=Pregnant and Job Searching">Email this</a></p> http://jobsearch.about.com/b/2009/11/21/pregnant-and-job-searching.htm Sat, 21 Nov 2009 06:00:20 +0000 2009-11-21T06:00:20Z http://jobsearch.about.com/b/2009/11/20/your-linkedin-profile-when-youre-unemployed.htm <p><img src="http://z.about.com/d/jobsearch/1/0/m/E/LinkedInlogobl.gif" alt="" hspace="5" align="left" />George is just one of the job seekers who have written to me asking what they should put in their <a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&#038;zu=http://jobsearch.about.com/od/networking/a/linkedinprofile.htm">LinkedIn Profile</a> when they are unemployed. It's definitely an issue because even though you, like many other people, are out of work, you want to present yourself in a positive light to prospective employers and to networking contacts.</p> <p>Krista Canfield, Senior PR Manager at <a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&#038;zu=http://www.linkedin.com">LinkedIn</a> has suggestions: "If you're currently unemployed list your current position as "open to opportunities." If you just recently lost your job, make sure you update your status field in your profile so your network knows that you're looking for a job. You can update it with, "John is currently looking for a finance position. Do you know anyone who's hiring?" or "Sarah is interested in freelance opportunities. Let her know if someone in your network needs help writing or editing." It's a quick and easy way to let folks you're connected to know that you could use their help."</p> <p>Krista also, noted that "One member of ours was unfortunately laid off so he updated his status to show he was currently looking for a new position. He was able to find a new job within seven business days of being laid-off because someone in his network knew someone who was hiring."</p> <p>It's important for anyone job searching or growing their career, and who is out of work or currently employment, to use LinkedIn to job search. Review LinkedIn's <a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&#038;zu=http://blog.linkedin.com/2008/12/11/the-getting-back-to-business-checklist-for-job-hunters/">Back-to-Business Checklist for Job Hunters</a> for tips that will help if you're re-entering the workforce, changing careers, or if you're laid off and are looking for a new position.</p> <p>And here's more on how can you ensure that you're not missing out and you're using the full power of <a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&#038;zu=http://jobsearch.about.com/od/networking/a/linkedjobsearch.htm">LinkedIn to job search</a>.</p> <p><strong>More:</strong> <a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&#038;zu=http://jobsearch.about.com/od/linkedin/LinkedIn_For_Job_Searching.htm">LinkedIn</a></p> <p>_{Image © LinkedIn}</p><p style="background:#f5f3ef;border: 1px solid #d5d0bf;padding:.5em;"><a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&zu=http://jobsearch.about.com/b/2009/11/20/your-linkedin-profile-when-youre-unemployed.htm">Your LinkedIn Profile When You're Unemployed</a> originally appeared on <a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&zu=http://jobsearch.about.com/">About.com Job Searching</a> on Friday, November 20th, 2009 at 07:31:08.</p><p><a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&zu=http://jobsearch.about.com/b/2009/11/20/your-linkedin-profile-when-youre-unemployed.htm">Permalink</a> | <a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&zu=http://jobsearch.about.com/b/2009/11/20/your-linkedin-profile-when-youre-unemployed.htm#gB3">Comment</a> | <a href="http://jobsearch.about.com/gi/pages/shareurl.htm?PG=http://jobsearch.about.com/b/2009/11/20/your-linkedin-profile-when-youre-unemployed.htm&zItl=Your LinkedIn Profile When You're Unemployed">Email this</a></p> http://jobsearch.about.com/b/2009/11/20/your-linkedin-profile-when-youre-unemployed.htm Fri, 20 Nov 2009 07:31:08 +0000 2009-11-20T07:31:08Z http://jobsearch.about.com/b/2009/11/19/job-search-holidaytravel.htm <p><img src="http://z.about.com/d/jobsearch/1/0/-/L/thanksgiving.jpg" alt="" hspace="5" align="left" />Do you have Thanksgiving travel plans? When you're traveling while you're in the midst of a job search, it's important to be able to not miss out on emails or phone calls from prospective employers. Hiring doesn't stop, just because of the holidays, and staying connected could give you an advantage over other candidates who don't check messages until they get home from a trip.</p> <p>You won't want to miss out on a job opportunity or a conversation with a connection who can help your job search, because you're not at home or out of touch.  As long as you have the right <a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&#038;zu=http://jobsearch.about.com/od/findajob/a/jobsearchtravel.htm">job search travel</a> tools with you, you won't have any problems accessing voicemail, email, or the Internet.</p> <p>For me, my IPhone, besides being one of the best toys I've ever had, quickly has become an essential tool I can't do without. If you have one, or another smartphone, get your phone set before you  go.  Download <a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&#038;zu=http://jobsearch.about.com/od/jobsearchtools/a/iphoneapps.htm">job search iPhone  apps</a> that search for jobs by keyword and location, apply for jobs,  email job listings, keep track of your contacts, and even create a resume.</p> <p>You don't need to spend all your time job searching, but if you spend a little while keeping your job search going, you'll be ahead of the game, instead of playing catch-up when you get home.</p> <p><strong>More:</strong> <a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&#038;zu=http://jobsearch.about.com/od/findajob/tp/jobsearchboost.htm">Job Searching During the Holidays</a> &#124; <a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&#038;zu=http://jobsearch.about.com/od/jobsearchtools/a/iphoneapps.htm">Job Search iPhone Apps</a></p> <p>_{<em>Image Copyright Sean Locke</em>}</p> <p style="background:#f5f3ef;border: 1px solid #d5d0bf;padding:.5em;"><a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&zu=http://jobsearch.about.com/b/2009/11/19/job-search-holidaytravel.htm">Job Search Holiday Travel Tips</a> originally appeared on <a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&zu=http://jobsearch.about.com/">About.com Job Searching</a> on Thursday, November 19th, 2009 at 06:00:38.</p><p><a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&zu=http://jobsearch.about.com/b/2009/11/19/job-search-holidaytravel.htm">Permalink</a> | <a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&zu=http://jobsearch.about.com/b/2009/11/19/job-search-holidaytravel.htm#gB3">Comment</a> | <a href="http://jobsearch.about.com/gi/pages/shareurl.htm?PG=http://jobsearch.about.com/b/2009/11/19/job-search-holidaytravel.htm&zItl=Job Search Holiday Travel Tips">Email this</a></p> http://jobsearch.about.com/b/2009/11/19/job-search-holidaytravel.htm Thu, 19 Nov 2009 06:00:38 +0000 2009-11-19T06:00:38Z http://jobsearch.about.com/b/2009/11/18/unemployment-extension-news.htm <p><strong>Update November 20:</strong>  Here's additional information from the <a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&#038;zu=http://nelp.3cdn.net/596480c76efd6ef8e3_pjm6bhepv.pdf">National Employment Law Project</a> on unemployment benefits running out at the end of the year:</p> <p><span style="font-size: small;"> <p style="padding-left: 30px;"><em>The National Employment Law Project (NELP) released a new analysis finding that one million workers will become ineligible for unemployment benefits in January 2010 unless Congress reauthorizes the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act's unemployment insurance programs by the end of December. The critical benefits provided to jobless workers by the ARRA are set to expire at the end of the year, which means that even with the latest 14 to 20 week extension enacted in November, 30,000 workers a day will be left without any jobless benefits in January. By March, the number without federal jobless benefits will swell to nearly three million workers.</em></p> </span></p> <p> </p><p><strong>Update November 18:</strong>  There has been quite a bit of confusion about the new <a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&#038;zu=http://jobsearch.about.com/b/2009/11/04/unemployment-extension-2.htm">unemployment extension</a>, which provides for an additional 14 weeks of extended benefit coverage for every state and an additional 6 weeks in high unemployment states. Part of the reason is that the new legislation changed the exisiting tiers of benefits. The new third tier of EUC will provide extra weeks of benefits to applicants who have exhausted both EUC Tier 1 and Tier 2 benefits. Tier 1 provides up to 20 weeks of benefits, Tier 2 now provides 14 weeks of benefits (it was 13 weeks).</p> <p>In addition, the new unemployment extended benefits are only available to workers who run out of state unemployment benefits before December 31, 2009. This means that if new legislation isn't enacted, more workers are going to be running out of benefits. The <a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&#038;zu=http://www.nelp.org">National Employment Law Project</a> (NELP) reports that a million workers will become ineligible for unemployment benefits in January unless Congress reauthorizes the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act's unemployment insurance programs. By March, the number of unemployed workers without federal jobless benefits will rise to nearly three million workers.</p> <p>States are updating their web sites, but it's taking time because computer systems have to be reprogrammed, so check with your <a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&#038;zu=http://jobsearch.about.com/od/unemployment/a/unemploymentoff.htm">state unemployment office</a> for details on extended benefits in your state.</p> <p><strong>More: </strong><a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&#038;zu=http://jobsearch.about.com/b/2009/11/04/unemployment-extension-2.htm">Unemployment Extension</a> &#124; <a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&#038;zu=http://jobsearch.about.com/od/unemployment/a/fileunemploy.htm">How to File for Unemployment</a> &#124; <a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&#038;zu=http://jobsearch.about.com/u/sty/unemployment/unemployedstory/form.htm">Share Your Unemployment Story</a></p><p style="background:#f5f3ef;border: 1px solid #d5d0bf;padding:.5em;"><a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&zu=http://jobsearch.about.com/b/2009/11/18/unemployment-extension-news.htm">New Unemployment Extension News</a> originally appeared on <a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&zu=http://jobsearch.about.com/">About.com Job Searching</a> on Wednesday, November 18th, 2009 at 17:01:33.</p><p><a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&zu=http://jobsearch.about.com/b/2009/11/18/unemployment-extension-news.htm">Permalink</a> | <a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&zu=http://jobsearch.about.com/b/2009/11/18/unemployment-extension-news.htm#gB3">Comment</a> | <a href="http://jobsearch.about.com/gi/pages/shareurl.htm?PG=http://jobsearch.about.com/b/2009/11/18/unemployment-extension-news.htm&zItl=New Unemployment Extension News">Email this</a></p> http://jobsearch.about.com/b/2009/11/18/unemployment-extension-news.htm Wed, 18 Nov 2009 17:01:33 +0000 2009-11-18T17:01:33Z http://jobsearch.about.com/b/2009/11/18/employee-benefit-packages.htm <p><img src="http://z.about.com/d/jobsearch/1/0/V/K/manbaby.jpg" alt="Man and Baby" align="left" hspace="5"/>Whether you are job searching or deciding on a job offer it's important to review what benefit coverage is provided by the companies you're interested in and to decide whether the <a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&#038;zu=http://jobsearch.about.com/od/employeebenefits/a/employeebenefitspackage.htm">employee benefit package</a> is one that fully meets your needs. </p> <p>Not all benefit packages are created equal and it's better to be informed, upfront, rather than have an unpleasant and possibly expensive surprise later on. </p> <p> For example, a former colleague of mine accepted a new job and presumed that his benefits package would be equivilent to what he had at his old job. It wasn't - it provided single <a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&#038;zu=http://jobsearch.about.com/od/employeebenefits/g/healthinsurance.htm">health insurance</a> coverage. He had to pay to cover his family. There was no visual or dental care, like he had in the past. Also, the leave policy was different. At his old job, his employer provided a generous personal leave package that included vacation, sick time, and personal days. At the new job he got 5 sick days and 5 vacation days to start. </p> <p>Benefits can be as important, and sometimes more important, that your paycheck. So, before you accept a job offer, review the <a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&#038;zu=http://jobsearch.about.com/od/employeebenefits/a/typesofemployeebenefits.htm">types of employee benefits</a> offered by the company. Then take some time to <a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&#038;zu=http://jobsearch.about.com/od/salary/a/benefitperk.htm">evaluate the benefits package</a> to make sure it's a good fit for your personal and family circumstances. </p> <p> <strong>More:</strong> <a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&#038;zu=http://jobsearch.about.com/od/employeebenefits/a/employeebenefitspackage.htm">Employee Benefit Packages</a> &#124; <a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&#038;zu=http://jobsearch.about.com/od/employeebenefits/Employee_Benefits.htm">Employee Benefits</a></p> <p>_{<i>Image Copyright Yvonne Chamberlain</i>< .sub><br />}</p> <p style="background:#f5f3ef;border: 1px solid #d5d0bf;padding:.5em;"><a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&zu=http://jobsearch.about.com/b/2009/11/18/employee-benefit-packages.htm">Employee Benefit Packages</a> originally appeared on <a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&zu=http://jobsearch.about.com/">About.com Job Searching</a> on Wednesday, November 18th, 2009 at 06:26:02.</p><p><a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&zu=http://jobsearch.about.com/b/2009/11/18/employee-benefit-packages.htm">Permalink</a> | <a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&zu=http://jobsearch.about.com/b/2009/11/18/employee-benefit-packages.htm#gB3">Comment</a> | <a href="http://jobsearch.about.com/gi/pages/shareurl.htm?PG=http://jobsearch.about.com/b/2009/11/18/employee-benefit-packages.htm&zItl=Employee Benefit Packages">Email this</a></p> http://jobsearch.about.com/b/2009/11/18/employee-benefit-packages.htm Wed, 18 Nov 2009 06:26:02 +0000 2009-11-18T06:26:02Z http://jobsearch.about.com/b/2009/11/17/organizing-your-job-search.htm <p><img src="http://z.about.com/d/jobsearch/1/0/P/J/jobsavailablebl.jpg" alt="Job Search" align="left" hspace="5" />It's important to <a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&#038;zu=http://jobsearch.about.com/od/careermanagement/a/manage.htm">manage your job search</a> and keep track of the job leads you find, the jobs you've applied to, the resumes and cover letters you have submitted, and the networking contacts you're outreaching to. If it sounds like a lot, it is. There are ways to get (and keep) your job search under control though. </p> <p> Spending time managing your job search, keeping it organized, focused, and on the fast track will help you find a job faster than if you don't have a plan in place. Even though you're going to spend some extra time getting organized, it will save you time in the long run. It will also save you from being in the awkward position that someone I heard from the other day was in. She got a call for an interview, but had no clue what the job was that she had applied for. </p> <p>Rather than hitting, and maybe missing, your job search targets, or not being able to properly prepare for an interview because you're clueless about the opportunity, you'll be spending your time job searching in an effective manner if you take it one step at a time - and stay on top of managing the job search process. Here's how to get your <a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&#038;zu=http://jobsearch.about.com/od/findajob/a/fasttrack.htm">job search on the fast track</a>, along with free tools and tips to help expedite a job search. </p> <p>Have a tip for getting your job search organized? Share your <a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&#038;zu=http://jobsearch.about.com/u/ua/careermanagement/organizeyourjobsearch.htm">job search tip</a> or comment<em> (below).</em> </p> <p> <strong>More:</strong> <a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&#038;zu=http://jobsearch.about.com/od/careermanagement/a/manage.htm">Manage Your Job Search</a> &#124; <a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&#038;zu=http://jobsearch.about.com/od/findajob/tp/onlinejobsearchguide.htm">Online Job Search Guide</a> </p> <p>_{Image Copyright Franc Podgorsek}</p> <p style="background:#f5f3ef;border: 1px solid #d5d0bf;padding:.5em;"><a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&zu=http://jobsearch.about.com/b/2009/11/17/organizing-your-job-search.htm">How to Manage Your Job Search</a> originally appeared on <a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&zu=http://jobsearch.about.com/">About.com Job Searching</a> on Tuesday, November 17th, 2009 at 06:15:36.</p><p><a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&zu=http://jobsearch.about.com/b/2009/11/17/organizing-your-job-search.htm">Permalink</a> | <a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&zu=http://jobsearch.about.com/b/2009/11/17/organizing-your-job-search.htm#gB3">Comment</a> | <a href="http://jobsearch.about.com/gi/pages/shareurl.htm?PG=http://jobsearch.about.com/b/2009/11/17/organizing-your-job-search.htm&zItl=How to Manage Your Job Search">Email this</a></p> http://jobsearch.about.com/b/2009/11/17/organizing-your-job-search.htm Tue, 17 Nov 2009 06:15:36 +0000 2009-11-17T06:15:36Z http://jobsearch.about.com/b/2009/11/16/unemployment-extension-2.htm <p><strong>November 18 Update:</strong> There a lot of confusion surrounding the latest unemployment extension, which provides for additional weeks of benefits for workers who run out of unemployment by the end of the year. Part of the reason is that the new legislation changed the exisiting tiers of benefits. The other is that the only eligible workers are those that run out of benefits by the end of the year. Here's clarification on the <a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&#038;zu=http://jobsearch.about.com/b/2009/11/18/unemployment-extension-news.htm">new unemployment extension</a>. </p><p><strong>November 6 Update:</strong> President Obama has signed the unemployment extension legislation. Check with your <a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&#038;zu=http://jobsearch.about.com/od/unemployment/a/unemploymentoff.htm">state unemployment office</a> for details on when payments will start being made. The extension provides for 14 weeks of extended benefit coverage for every state and an additional 6 weeks, for a total of 20 weeks, in high unemployment states where unemployment is over 8.5%. </p> <ul> <li><a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&#038;zu=http://jobsearch.about.com/u/sty/unemployment/unemployedstory/form.htm">Share Your Unemployment Story</a></li> <li><a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&#038;zu=http://jobsearch.about.com/u/sty/unemployment/unemployedstory/">Read Unemployed Worker Stories</a></li> </ul> <p><strong>November 5 Update:</strong> The House voted today to approve the unemployment extension. The next step is for the President to sign it.   Once it's signed, check with your <a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&#038;zu=http://jobsearch.about.com/od/unemployment/a/unemploymentoff.htm">state unemployment office</a> for details on when payments will start being made.  UnemployedWorkers.org has checked with many state unemployment offices and reports that "The first payable week of benefits under the new extension is the week ending November 14, 2009. Benefits would not be legally payable until after that date. Most states have been able to make their first payments under new extension laws in the past within about 3 weeks of enactment, which would be around the first of December."   States have been doing their best to keep up-to-date and to post updates as soon as they have them, but it may take some time for the logistics to be figured out.</p> <p><strong>November 4 Update:  </strong>An unemployment extension has been approved by the Senate.  The  Senate voted 98 - 0 to extend jobless benefits by 14 weeks for every state and an additional 6 weeks, for a total of 20 weeks, in high unemployment states where unemployment is over 8.5%.   The House needs to approve the extension, which then goes to the President to sign.  Hopefully, that will happen this week.</p> <p><strong>November 2 Update: </strong>The Senate voted 85-2 Monday to limit debate and move ahead with a vote to approve unemployment extension legislation. A final vote is expected later this week.</p> <p><strong>October 29 Update:</strong> The Senate is moving closer to voting to extend unemployment insurance. The Senate agreed on an 87-13 procedural vote Tuesday to bring the measure to a final vote. However, the legislation is still being negotiated in the Senate and may not be voted on until next week.</p> <p>The <a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&#038;zu=http://www.nelp.org">National Employment Law Project </a>has clarified who would be covered by the extension: <br /> <em>If you have exhausted your full range of federally funded benefits before the passage of this bill, you WILL be eligible for these additional weeks... However, in another important aspect, the bill is NOT retroactive. You will not receive a lump sum payment dating back to the time when you exhausted benefits. The benefits will only be paid going forward.<br /> </em></p> <p><strong>October 24 Update: </strong>Reports indicate that unemployment legislation will be on the agenda for the Senate next week, but there is no timeline for a vote on legislation that would extend unemployment benefits for the 2 million workers who are running out of unemployment.  </p> <p><strong>October 2 Update:</strong> Senator Max Baucus, Chairman of the Finance Committee, introduced legislation - the Emergency Unemployment Compensation Act of 2009 - that provides additional weeks of federal unemployments benefits to workers in all states. Baucus and Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid propose four extra weeks of extended unemployment benefits for all states, plus 13 additional weeks for the 27 hardest-hit states. In addition, Senator Jeanne Shaheen will introduce an amendment to give all states 13 weeks of extra unemployment benefits, plus an additional four weeks on top of that for Michigan and other hard-hit states. Hopefully, we'll see action early next week on the proposed legislation.</p> <p><strong>September 23 Update: </strong>The House passed an extension of unemployment benefits last night. The extended benefits would covering an additional 13 weeks of unemployment for more than 1 million workers in 29 high unemployment states whose benefits will expire before the end of 2009. The next step in the process is for the Senate to approve an extension.</p> <p><strong>September 20 Update:</strong> The House of Representatives is expected to propose an extension of unemployment insurance benefits next week. If passed, the extension would provide an additional 13 weeks of benefits to jobless people living in states with an average unemployment rate of 8.5% over the last three months. A vote is expected by mid-week and if it passes, the Senate is expected to follow suit and act quickly to extend benefits which are running out for hundreds of thousands of American workers.</p> <p><strong>July 24 Update:</strong> Millions of unemployed workers are going to start running out of unemployment benefits in the near future. What can you do if your unemployment runs out or you're about to run out of unemployment benefits? First of all, check with your <a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&#038;zu=http://jobsearch.about.com/od/unemployment/a/unemploymentoff.htm">State Unemployment Office</a> to make sure that you are receiving all the extended benefits you qualify for. If you're close to being out, take a look at the other <a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&#038;zu=http://jobsearch.about.com/od/unemployment/a/unemploymentout.htm">resources that are available for unemployed workers</a> and take advantage of whatever you can to help you get by until you find a new job.</p> <p><strong>June 18 Update:</strong> To discuss unemployment, post information on extended benefits in your state, or ask questions about unemployment benefits, visit the About.com Discussion Forum <a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&#038;zu=http://forums.about.com/n/pfx/forum.aspx?folderId=15&#38;listMode=13&#38;nav=messages&#38;webtag=ab-jobsearch">Unemployment</a> section. You'll be able to ask (and answer if you have information) questions on unemployment.</p> <p><strong>June 18 Update</strong>: The <a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&#038;zu=http://nelp.3cdn.net/045dbfa4719454865f_1pm6iyyjf.pdf">National Employment Law Project</a> reports that since the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA) was signed by President Obama, 25 states have enacted jobless benefit policies that will enable thousands of workers previously barred from the system to collect unemployment benefits, while 21 high-unemployment states have extended jobless benefits an additional 13-20 weeks.</p> <p><strong>March 27 Update</strong>: Updates on the unemployment extension are continuing to come in on a state by state basis. Check your <a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&#038;zu=http://jobsearch.about.com/od/unemployment/a/unemploymentoff.htm">state unemployment office</a> web site regularly for updates on extended benefits in your location. Also, check the <a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&#038;zu=http://jobsearch.about.com/b/2009/02/22/unemployment-extension-2.htm#gB3">comments</a> below and add your own updates, if you have news to share. Thanks to everyone who is providing updates. I appreciate your help keeping everyone up-to-date on the extension and unemployment benefits.</p> <p><strong>March 3 Update</strong>: States are starting to post updates on the unemployment extension, so check your <a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&#038;zu=http://jobsearch.about.com/od/unemployment/a/unemploymentoff.htm">state unemployment office</a> web site frequently for news. New York, for example, has an <a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&#038;zu=http://www.labor.state.ny.us/ui/claimantinfo/ExtendedBenefits.shtm">Emergency Unemployment Update</a> stating that 13 additional weeks of benefits are available, along with answers to frequently asked questions about eligibility and payment.</p> <p><strong>February 22 Update</strong>: The <a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&#038;zu=http://www.nelp.org">National Employment Law Project</a> (NELP) has a <a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&#038;zu=http://nelp.3cdn.net/8328aaf325a33fe316_64m6b9thw.pdf">Q&#38;A</a> (PDF) that details the new options available under the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act which allows high unemployment states to provide up to 13 to 20 weeks of additional extended benefits to workers who run out of federal funded unemployment benefits. Currently, are 20 to 33 weeks of benefits for workers who run out of their state unemployment, so this plan, if adopted by the states, would provide additional weeks of federally funded benefits.</p> <p>States need to qualify for the funding, based on the level of unemployment. 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He's got a hectic full-time job and he's middle aged, so it was a really big accomplishment. He spends a lot of time training and staying in shape. </p> <p> Talking to John about the race and what led up to it was a good reminder that a job search isn't a one shot deal. It's a marathon, not a sprint, and everything you do leading up to winning the job search competition, and it is a competition for each and every job, and getting a job offer matters.</p> <p> Every part of what you do when you job search, including looking for job postings, online job searching, writing cover letters, dressing for an interview, sending a thank you note, job searching (or not) from work, and using social media can make - or break - your job search. </p> <p> These top <a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&#038;zu=http://jobsearch.about.com/od/findajob/tp/jobsearchtips.htm">job search tips</a> include tips for resume writing, cover letters, curriculum vitae, interviewing, phone interviews, working at home, online job searching, using your network, finding work at home jobs, and more advice to help you find a new job fast. </p> <p><strong>Related: </strong> <a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&#038;zu=http://jobsearch.about.com/od/findajob/tp/jobsearchtips.htm">Top 10 Job Search Tips</a> &#124; <a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&#038;zu=http://jobsearch.about.com/od/findajob/a/onlinejobs.htm">Online Job Searching</a> </p> <p>_{<i>Image Copyright Lisa Gagne</i>}</p> <p style="background:#f5f3ef;border: 1px solid #d5d0bf;padding:.5em;"><a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&zu=http://jobsearch.about.com/b/2009/11/16/winning-the-job-search-competition.htm">Winning the Job Search Competition</a> originally appeared on <a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&zu=http://jobsearch.about.com/">About.com Job Searching</a> on Monday, November 16th, 2009 at 06:00:13.</p><p><a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&zu=http://jobsearch.about.com/b/2009/11/16/winning-the-job-search-competition.htm">Permalink</a> | <a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&zu=http://jobsearch.about.com/b/2009/11/16/winning-the-job-search-competition.htm#gB3">Comment</a> | <a href="http://jobsearch.about.com/gi/pages/shareurl.htm?PG=http://jobsearch.about.com/b/2009/11/16/winning-the-job-search-competition.htm&zItl=Winning the Job Search Competition">Email this</a></p> http://jobsearch.about.com/b/2009/11/16/winning-the-job-search-competition.htm Mon, 16 Nov 2009 06:00:13 +0000 2009-11-16T06:00:13Z http://jobsearch.about.com/b/2009/11/15/practice-makes-interview-perfect.htm <p><img src="http://z.about.com/d/jobsearch/1/0/m/K/interviewpractice.jpg" alt="Practice Interviewing" align="left" hspace="5"/>It's important to remember that even if you have gone on lots of interviews, it is a good idea to brush up your skills and take some time to practice interviewing. A job seeker who had been reviewing our <a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&#038;zu=http://jobsearch.about.com/od/interviewquestionsanswers/a/jobintquest.htm">job interview questions and answers</a> told me "I've been reading your pages recently and am happy to say that I had my second interview yesterday. 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If you have a cover letter, resignation letter, thank you letter or other job search related letter, resume or curriculum vitae that you're proud of, I'd like to consider adding it to our samples.</p> <p>Simply <a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&#038;zu=http://jobsearch.about.com/library/blsampleres.htm">send it to me</a> via email, along with the form giving us permission to use it. I'm looking for samples that reflect all levels of job seekers - from students to experienced professionals. If you'd like credit for your letter, let me know or, if you're concerned about privacy, let me know that, too, and I'll edit or remove your personal information. Thanks in advance for your help!</p> <p>Also, if you have a <a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&#038;zu=http://jobsearch.about.com/u/ua/coverletters/coverlettertips.htm">cover letter writing tip</a> to share, add it to our list. 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Now, according to a survey from job search engine <a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&#038;zu=http;//www.simplyhired.com">SimplyHired.com</a>, the majority of holiday job seekers are those who just need a job - any job. </p> <p>SimplyHired reports that 66% of job seekers are looking for a seasonal job because they are out of work this holiday season. 24% of job seekers simply need the additional income and 8% need money for school expenses.</p> <p>If you're looking to earn some extra money during the holiday season, it's quick and easy to apply for the <a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&#038;zu=http://jobsearch.about.com/od/tempjobs/a/holidayjobs.htm">holiday jobs</a> that are available - and there's not all that many, so apply everywhere you can. I picked up a few holiday job applications at the mall the other day and they are so simple that they only take few minutes to complete. </p> <p>Before you go, make a list of the <a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&#038;zu=http://jobsearch.about.com/od/jobapplications/a/jobapplicationguide_2.htm">information you need to apply</a>, so you're ready to complete an on-the-spot job application. Dress appropriately, be ready for an interview, and you may get a holiday job sooner than you expected!</p> <p><strong>Related: </strong><a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&#038;zu=http://jobsearch.about.com/od/tempjobs/a/holidayjobs.htm">Holiday Jobs</a> &#124; <a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&#038;zu=http://jobsearch.about.com/od/jobapplications/a/jobapplication_2.htm">In-Person Job Applications</a> </p> <p>_{<em>Photo © Morrighan</em>}</p> <p style="background:#f5f3ef;border: 1px solid #d5d0bf;padding:.5em;"><a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&zu=http://jobsearch.about.com/b/2009/11/14/holiday-jobs-2.htm">Holiday Jobs</a> originally appeared on <a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&zu=http://jobsearch.about.com/">About.com Job Searching</a> on Saturday, November 14th, 2009 at 06:00:10.</p><p><a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&zu=http://jobsearch.about.com/b/2009/11/14/holiday-jobs-2.htm">Permalink</a> | <a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&zu=http://jobsearch.about.com/b/2009/11/14/holiday-jobs-2.htm#gB3">Comment</a> | <a href="http://jobsearch.about.com/gi/pages/shareurl.htm?PG=http://jobsearch.about.com/b/2009/11/14/holiday-jobs-2.htm&zItl=Holiday Jobs">Email this</a></p> http://jobsearch.about.com/b/2009/11/14/holiday-jobs-2.htm Sat, 14 Nov 2009 06:00:10 +0000 2009-11-14T06:00:10Z http://jobsearch.about.com/b/2009/11/13/shortcuts-for-your-job-search.htm <p>Need to find a job fast? 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And, if your job search is stuck and not going anywhere, here's how to <a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&#038;zu=http://jobsearch.about.com/od/findajob/tp/unstickjobsearch.htm">unstick your job search</a>.</p> <p><strong>More:</strong> <a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&#038;zu=http://jobsearch.about.com/od/findajob/a/onestop.htm">OneStop Job Search Guide</a></p><p style="background:#f5f3ef;border: 1px solid #d5d0bf;padding:.5em;"><a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&zu=http://jobsearch.about.com/b/2009/11/13/shortcuts-for-your-job-search.htm">Shortcuts for Your Job Search</a> originally appeared on <a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&zu=http://jobsearch.about.com/">About.com Job Searching</a> on Friday, November 13th, 2009 at 08:00:30.</p><p><a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&zu=http://jobsearch.about.com/b/2009/11/13/shortcuts-for-your-job-search.htm">Permalink</a> | <a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&zu=http://jobsearch.about.com/b/2009/11/13/shortcuts-for-your-job-search.htm#gB3">Comment</a> | <a href="http://jobsearch.about.com/gi/pages/shareurl.htm?PG=http://jobsearch.about.com/b/2009/11/13/shortcuts-for-your-job-search.htm&zItl=Shortcuts for Your Job Search">Email this</a></p> http://jobsearch.about.com/b/2009/11/13/shortcuts-for-your-job-search.htm Fri, 13 Nov 2009 08:00:30 +0000 2009-11-13T08:00:30Z http://jobsearch.about.com/b/2009/11/12/scam-warning-signs.htm <p><img src="http://z.about.com/d/jobsearch/1/0/y/K/scamwarning.gif" alt="Scam Warning" hspace="5" align="left" />What's a scam and what's not? It can be really difficult to tell the difference between scams and legitimate job openings, especially when it comes to work at home jobs. Here are <a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&#038;zu=http://jobsearch.about.com/od/workathometips/tp/scamwarning.htm">scam warning signs </a>to watch for and how to spot a scam.</p> <p>Before you apply for a <a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&#038;zu=http://jobsearch.about.com/od/findajob/a/onlinejobs.htm">job online</a>, especially <a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&#038;zu=http://jobsearch.about.com/od/workfromhome/a/workathome.htm">work at home jobs</a>, review the scam warning signs to help you determine if a <a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&#038;zu=http://jobsearch.about.com/od/jobsearchscams/Job_Search_Scams.htm">job is a scam</a>. If you're not sure, take the time to research the company to make sure the job is legitimate. Search Google using the company name plus "scam" or "rip off" will give you some information on the company if it's not legitimate.</p> <p>If you have been take advantage of by a scammer or know about a job scam, add it to our <a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&#038;zu=http://jobsearch.about.com/u/ua/jobsearchscams/jobscams.htm">scam list</a> and review the list of online job scams so you can avoid them.</p> <p><strong>More: </strong><a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&#038;zu=http://jobsearch.about.com/od/jobsearchscams/a/jobscams.htm">Job Scams</a> &#124; <a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&#038;zu=http://jobsearch.about.com/cs/workathomehelp/a/homescam.htm">Work at Home Scams</a> &#124; <a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&#038;zu=http://jobsearch.about.com/u/ua/jobsearchscams/jobscams.htm">List of Job Scams</a></p> <p>_{<em>Copyright Spectral-Design</em>}<em></em></p><p style="background:#f5f3ef;border: 1px solid #d5d0bf;padding:.5em;"><a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&zu=http://jobsearch.about.com/b/2009/11/12/scam-warning-signs.htm">Scam Warning Signs</a> originally appeared on <a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&zu=http://jobsearch.about.com/">About.com Job Searching</a> on Thursday, November 12th, 2009 at 11:00:23.</p><p><a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&zu=http://jobsearch.about.com/b/2009/11/12/scam-warning-signs.htm">Permalink</a> | <a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&zu=http://jobsearch.about.com/b/2009/11/12/scam-warning-signs.htm#gB3">Comment</a> | <a href="http://jobsearch.about.com/gi/pages/shareurl.htm?PG=http://jobsearch.about.com/b/2009/11/12/scam-warning-signs.htm&zItl=Scam Warning Signs">Email this</a></p> http://jobsearch.about.com/b/2009/11/12/scam-warning-signs.htm Thu, 12 Nov 2009 11:00:23 +0000 2009-11-12T11:00:23Z http://jobsearch.about.com/b/2009/11/11/looking-for-a-holiday-season-job.htm <p><img src="http://z.about.com/d/jobsearch/1/0/V/E/holidayshoppingbl.jpg" alt="" hspace="5" align="left" />If you're looking for a job to get you through the holiday season, hang in there.  It's been tough times for holiday job seekers, so far.   Challenger, Gray &#38; Christmas, the global outplacement firm, reports that  employment in the sector experienced a net gain of just 63,500 jobs last month.   That was a slight improvement over last year.</p> <p>However, there are some indicators that the market is improving, so don't give up on your <a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&#038;zu=http://jobsearch.about.com/od/tempjobs/a/holidayjobs.htm">holiday job search</a>.   John A. Challenger, CEO of Challenger, Gray &#38; Christmas. says "There have been some signs that retail is picking up, so we could see a surge in November employment gains.  If you are looking for a seasonal job, it would be wise not to give up the search.  Retailers are taking a wait-and-see approach and could decide to bring in extra workers at the last minute." </p> <p>From a personal perspective, I've seen help wanted signs in store windows and ads for UPS and other companies that hiring seasonal workers.  <a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&#038;zu=http://skiing.about.com/od/skiresorts/l/blskiresorts.htm">Ski resorts</a>, if you're in snow country, are in the midst of hiring, as well.</p> <p>If you're looking to earn some extra money during the holiday season, it's quick and easy to apply for the <a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&#038;zu=http://jobsearch.about.com/od/tempjobs/a/holidayjobs.htm">seasonal retail jobs</a> that are available.  I picked up a couple of holiday applications for employment at the mall the other day and the applications are so simple that they only take few minutes to complete.   Before you go, make a quick list of all the above information, so you're ready to complete an on-the-spot job application. Dress appropriately, be ready for an interview, and you may just have a job offer much sooner than you expected!</p> <p><strong>Related:  </strong><a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&#038;zu=http://jobsearch.about.com/od/tempjobs/a/holidayjobs.htm">Holiday Season Jobs</a>  &#124; <a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&#038;zu=http://jobsearch.about.com/od/jobapplications/a/jobapplication_2.htm">In-Person Job Applications</a>   <a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&#038;zu=http://jobsearch.about.com/od/jobapplications/a/jobapplication_3.htm">Online Job Applications</a> </p> <p>_{<em>Photo © Carmen Martanez Banas</em>}</p><p style="background:#f5f3ef;border: 1px solid #d5d0bf;padding:.5em;"><a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&zu=http://jobsearch.about.com/b/2009/11/11/looking-for-a-holiday-season-job.htm">Looking for a Holiday Season Job?</a> originally appeared on <a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&zu=http://jobsearch.about.com/">About.com Job Searching</a> on Wednesday, November 11th, 2009 at 09:49:41.</p><p><a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&zu=http://jobsearch.about.com/b/2009/11/11/looking-for-a-holiday-season-job.htm">Permalink</a> | <a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&zu=http://jobsearch.about.com/b/2009/11/11/looking-for-a-holiday-season-job.htm#gB3">Comment</a> | <a href="http://jobsearch.about.com/gi/pages/shareurl.htm?PG=http://jobsearch.about.com/b/2009/11/11/looking-for-a-holiday-season-job.htm&zItl=Looking for a Holiday Season Job?">Email this</a></p> http://jobsearch.about.com/b/2009/11/11/looking-for-a-holiday-season-job.htm Wed, 11 Nov 2009 09:49:41 +0000 2009-11-11T09:49:41Z http://jobsearch.about.com/b/2009/11/10/informational-interviews.htm <p><img src="http://z.about.com/d/jobsearch/1/0/i/K/interviewtechnique.jpg" alt="Informational Interview" hspace="5" align="left" />Skillfully used, an <a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&#038;zu=http://jobsearch.about.com/cs/infointerviews/a/infointerview.htm">informational interview</a> is one of the most valuable sources of information about jobs, careers, and companies. While it may cover some of the same ground as the information on a company website, an informational interview presents opportunities for an intimate and flexible inside view of a company - directly from someone who works there.</p> <p>Erik Sorenson, CEO of <a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&#038;zu=http://www.vault.com">Vault.com</a>, the career services website, explains: "In an employer's market, it is that much harder to reach the interview stage, but executives are open to meeting with professionals on an informal, 'informational' basis. You're not going to walk in and get a job, but an informal meeting can supply you with tips for your resume and job search, valuable interview experience, and at best, an opportunity to impress someone who will remember you when a job does become available - or recommend you to someone else."</p> <p>Here's more on interviewing for information and how <a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&#038;zu=http://jobsearch.about.com/cs/infointerviews/a/infointerview.htm">informational interviews</a> can boost your job search.</p> <p><strong>Related: </strong><a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&#038;zu=http://jobsearch.about.com/od/infointerviews/a/infointervquest.htm">Questions to Ask During an Informational Interview</a></p> <p>_{<em>Image Copyright g_studio_<em></em></em>}</p><p style="background:#f5f3ef;border: 1px solid #d5d0bf;padding:.5em;"><a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&zu=http://jobsearch.about.com/b/2009/11/10/informational-interviews.htm">Informational Interviews</a> originally appeared on <a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&zu=http://jobsearch.about.com/">About.com Job Searching</a> on Tuesday, November 10th, 2009 at 12:06:47.</p><p><a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&zu=http://jobsearch.about.com/b/2009/11/10/informational-interviews.htm">Permalink</a> | <a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&zu=http://jobsearch.about.com/b/2009/11/10/informational-interviews.htm#gB3">Comment</a> | <a href="http://jobsearch.about.com/gi/pages/shareurl.htm?PG=http://jobsearch.about.com/b/2009/11/10/informational-interviews.htm&zItl=Informational Interviews">Email this</a></p> http://jobsearch.about.com/b/2009/11/10/informational-interviews.htm Tue, 10 Nov 2009 12:06:47 +0000 2009-11-10T12:06:47Z