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James added 2 discussionson Monday
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Ivaylo Popov commented on Ivaylo Popov's blog post 'Why I Don’t Like Professional Resume Writers?'June 25
Thanks for the comprehensive response. Can I make article and there to give an answer? Joe,you are agree?
Joe Marinaccio commented on Ivaylo Popov's blog post 'Why I Don’t Like Professional Resume Writers?'June 21
I can tell you as a professional resume writer there are a lot of people out there that do a fine job on their own without the help of a writer. There are, however, just as many who are in desperate need of help whether they realize it or not. So,...
Joe Marinaccio replied to Michelle Sampson's discussion 'How can I improve my resume?'June 21
If you need resume help, my site is offering Free Resume Reviews. Please visit http://www.resumescholar.com if you are interested and click on 'Free Resume Review' for information. Best of luck to you. BTW, I've used Kaplan University and Capell...
Jeff Easter updated their profileJune 8

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Forum

James

Job Seekers around Philadelphia, PA ...... We're Randomly Drawing a Winner Who Will Receive an iPod Touch

Started by James in General Discussion Jun 29.

James

New Job Board Concentrates on Greater Philadelphia Area

Started by James in General Discussion Jun 29.

Michelle Sampson

How can I improve my resume? 4 Replies

Started by Michelle Sampson in General Discussion. Last reply by Joe Marinaccio Jun 22.

Jake "The Admin"

BEWARE: Pyramid Scheme 712-432-1080 3 Replies

Started by Jake "The Admin" in General Discussion. Last reply by John Mauratidis Jun 3.

Gary Stanullwich

Unemployment Stigma

Started by Gary Stanullwich in General Discussion May 30.

Blog Posts

Ivaylo Popov

Why I Don’t Like Professional Resume Writers?

I am wondering from quite a time how to find the right words to describe why I don’t like the occupation of a professional resume writer. I don’t mind people practicing that activity. It’s just that I think they should stop drumming into our heads the idea that if we don’t use their services, we won’t write successful resumes and cover letters. I personally find the difference between “should” and “must”. How do you think, there’s a difference, isn’t there?
In favor of objectivity let me tell yo… Continue

Posted by Ivaylo Popov on April 18, 2009 at 4:08pm — 2 Comments

Ivaylo Popov

What is the Real Benefit of the Cover Letter?

Has it ever occurred to you to search the answer of a certain question and find it right under your nose? I think that during my search for examples of cover letters I read more than 400 of them. And something irritated me in most of them: their first sentence. In most cases it’s something of the kind: “Concerning your advertisement in “X” newspaper or “Y” job portal I’d like to… ” Well, tell me what’s unique in this sentence? How the employer will read a few hundred similar beginnings of cover… Continue

Posted by Ivaylo Popov on April 18, 2009 at 4:04pm

Todd Bavol

JOB SEARCH TECHNIQUES? OR HAS THE CIRCUS COME TO TOWN?

As the job situation becomes more desperate, so the job search techniques become more outlandish. Whilst personal branding and networking have now become established and successful methods to seek out opportunities in the hidden job market, is parading the streets wearing a sandwich board likely to catch on?
This was the approach taken by a couple of despondent jobseekers, one of whom spent a week handing out his resumes on the corner of 50th and Park Avenue to further his pursuit of a job on Wa… Continue

Posted by Todd Bavol on April 1, 2009 at 2:00pm

Todd Bavol

‘IT IS MORE BLESSED TO GIVE THAN TO RECEIVE’ – MAKE YOUR NETWORKING EXPERIENCE ABOUT OTHERS AND WATCH YOUR STRESS LEVELS DECREASE

The very mention of the word ‘networking’ strikes fear into the hearts of many a jobseeker. It conjures up images of an old boy’s network, a packed room filled with confident, professional people chatting amiably and authoritatively, and you standing in the wings with pounding heart and sweating palms, too afraid to join in.

How do I know all this? Simple – because we are all the same. Whilst it might seem as though some people are born to networking or public speaking or the performing arts, n… Continue

Posted by Todd Bavol on March 30, 2009 at 2:00pm

Todd Bavol

I, EXPERT

In these times of rapidly rising unemployment and increasing competition, jobseekers are turning their thoughts more and more to the question of how to stand out from the competition. Whilst some have resorted to the novelty factor by employing some rather unusual and attention-seeking job search techniques, others continue to stick to their tried and trusted methods of responding to job advertisements and signing up with employment agencies.
At the end of the day, in order to achieve success in… Continue

Posted by Todd Bavol on March 29, 2009 at 2:00pm

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RSS

Mass Layoff Statistics Latest Numbers

Seasonally Adjusted:

Total Mass Layoff Events
2,933 in May 2009
Historical Data

Change in Total Mass Layoff Events
+221 in May 2009
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Total Mass Layoff Initial Claimants
312,880 in May 2009
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Change in Total Mass Layoff Initial Claimants
+41,654 in May 2009
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Private Nonfarm Mass Layoff Events
2,736 in May 2009
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Change in Private Nonfarm Mass Layoff Events
+217 in May 2009
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Private Nonfarm Mass Layoff Initial Claimants
296,108 in May 2009
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Change in Private Nonfarm Mass Layoff Initial Claimants
+39,997 in May 2009
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Not Seasonally Adjusted:

Private Nonfarm Extended Mass Layoff Events
3,489(p) in 1st Qtr of 2009
Historical Data

4-Quarter Change in Private Nonfarm Extended Mass Layoff Events
+2,149(p) since 1st Qtr of 2008
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Private Nonfarm Extended Mass Layoff Separations
558,909(p) in 1st Qtr of 2009
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4-Quarter Change in Private Nonfarm Extended Mass Layoff Separations
+328,811(p) since 1st Qtr of 2008
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RSS

Labor Force Statistics Latest Numbers

Seasonally Adjusted

Unemployment Rate:
9.5% in Jun 2009
Historical Data

Change in Unemployment Level:
+218,000 in Jun 2009
Historical Data

Change in Employment Level:
-374,000 in Jun 2009
Historical Data

Change in Civilian Labor Force Level:
-155,000 in Jun 2009
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Civilian Labor Force Participation Rate:
65.7% in Jun 2009
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Employment-Population Ratio:
59.5% in Jun 2009
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Annual Averages

Unemployment Rate:
5.8% for 2008
Historical Data

Unemployment Level:
8,924,000 for 2008
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