Filed under: Now Hiring, Seasonal Jobs
Posted Nov 23rd 2009 11:48AM
By Rachel Zupek, www.TheWorkBuzz.com, CareerBuilder's job seeker blog
In the past few weeks, we've talked a lot about seasonal hiring and we got a huge response to the blog where we posted 10 companies hiring for the holidays. Based on all of your comments, it sounds like a few of you are looking for some more options.
Ask and you shall receive, my friends.
Here are six more companies that are hiring seasonal workers.
Continue Reading More Companies Hiring for the Holidays
Filed under: Highest-Paying Jobs, Hot Jobs
Posted Nov 23rd 2009 6:00AM
By Carol Tice
If you're in the market for a new job, why not go the creative route?
There are plenty of jobs where creativity and fresh ideas can make you stand out – and many of them are still in demand despite the recession. The following list provides a mix of in-demand gigs and (hopefully) soon-to-bounce back options for you.
Here's a look at some of the best-paying jobs that require a creative mind:
Continue Reading 7 Surprisingly Creative, Well-Paid Jobs
Filed under: Interview Questions, Job Searching Tips
Posted Nov 22nd 2009 11:36AM
By Diane Domeyer, executive director of Office Team
Most job-hunting aficionados can effortlessly recite their greatest strengths and weaknesses, succinctly describe their future career goals and present a compelling case when asked why they should be hired. Yet these types of sound bites, while helpful, may fall short when it comes to nailing down a job offer. Today's employers recognize that traditional interview questions such as, "What are your strengths and weaknesses?" tend to yield rehearsed responses, so they're branching out into new territory. For candidates, this means preparing to answer new queries.
Following are three types of questions you might encounter and how best to respond to them:
Continue Reading The New Interview Questions
Filed under: Part-Time Jobs, Working Parents
Posted Nov 21st 2009 12:19PM
by Karen Salmansohn, Columnist for A.M.-N.Y.
Working mother -- Isn't that redundant? Even today's most savvy mom can feel confused about the benefits and trade-offs that come with working part-time. If you're considering cutting back to a more "flexible" schedule, here's the inside scoop.
1. Be ready not only for a pay cut -- but a "benefits cut." Often this amounts to losing the equivalent of 25 percent of your pay. The result: Day care expenses might exceed your earnings!
Continue Reading Can a Full-Time Mom Work Part-Time?
Filed under: Work-From-Home Jobs
Posted Nov 21st 2009 6:00AM
by Tory Johnson
While millions of people dream about making money without leaving the comfort of home, it's also important to note how to avoid losing it too. While there are many legitimate ways to make money at home, there are some simple steps you can take to steer clear of the scams so your money and time aren't wasted.
Continue Reading How to Steer Clear of Work-at-Home Scams