Work, Career

Workers who have dropped out of the labor force may take a few years to begin searching for work, Federal Reserve economists say in a paper offering insights into the health of a labor market that’s key to central bank policy. “In the current r…

I've seen one aerospace EMS take an interesting approach to the defense spending cuts. Knowing that the military will be looking for new ways to save money, they have shifted their efforts from airframe products to flight simulators. Simulator trai…

You bring up some good points about qualified vs hirable. On average, we see a hiring rate of 1 placement for every 7-8 interviews (including 2nd, 3rd … interviews). Part of the falloff is due to cultural fit and part is due to incomplete job …

Also, arrive early and turn your mobile off or, leave it in the car. Manage your time effectively and don't schedule too many interviews back-to-back. You'll feel rushed and it will show you're in a hurry and it could appear you're not really that …

Google gets over 1,000,000 job applications each year with only one in 130 resulting in an actual job at the tech giant according to a recent article in the Wall Street Journal. The WSJ piece compares Google’s stats to Harvard, where one in 14 hi…

Full report findings from our fall survey 'Electronics Supply Chain Business Outlook Survey' now available. http://ventureoutsource.com/2011-fall-report EXCERPTS FROM THE REPORT While some economists do not think we will slip into a double dip rece…

Our parents raised me and my siblings with healthy doses of emotional intelligence, courtesy and self-awareness. With more than 50+ years of marriage behind them (and counting) they've regularly displayed courtesy and respect toward each other duri…