Five years ago, the average duration of unemployment was 16.8 weeks with the US unemployment rate standing at 4.7%. Now, the average time spent unemployed is 40.8 weeks and unemployment is at 8.3%. My how times have changed. Unemployment Benefits Paid by Your Employer. That’s exactly how I felt when I applied for unemployment. Support them. MORE >>

I once heard about a guy who made about $80K/year going to an interview in his tennis clothes, because he had a game scheduled afterwards.  His roommate advised him against it, but the job seeker said “If they don’t like me for who I am, then I don’t want to work there.” The majority of job [.]. Interviews SEO1 MORE >>

Vrrroooommm! The engine rev’d and lurched the vehicle just a bit. The car next to me, a Cadillac Escalade, was polished and chromed with expensive wheels and tires. Its anxious driver could barely contain himself while waiting for the light to change. His eagerness only garnered dividends in pride. That he had wealth? That he was a winner ? MORE >>

So, here’s your organization, talent pro: strong employment brand, national recruiting, and no trouble filling vacancies.  Employees pay no premiums for medical, dental, or vision coverage.  They also get tuition reimbursement (including time off to study full time), free housing, and about a third of their paycheck is tax free.  No, literally. MORE >>

Do you use any mobile apps throughout the day? According to Flurry , a company that specializes in mobile application analytics, mobile apps command Americans attention more than TV and the Internet between 6am and 6pm. At the peak of usage at 9pm, about 50 million consumers are using a mobile app. This app industry might be your next best bet. MORE >>