What Happened to the Entry-Level Job?

July 18th, 2011 @

If you’ve been on a job board lately, you may have noticed an interesting and, for job-seekers, frustrating trend: entry-level jobs requiring several years of experience. Getting experience has always been a challenge for recent graduates, but it seems more difficult than ever to find a true entry-level position. Why the mislabeling of jobs? Money [...]

Top Sites for Employment Trends and Statistics

February 6th, 2011 @

Successful career planning requires an understanding of employment trends, including which occupations are growing and which are declining.  Several great websites offer statistics on job growth, layoffs, and hiring.  A few of the best sites for tracking employment trends and statistics: Vault.com Employment Tracker Vault’s employment tracker lists significant layoffs and hires from small and [...]

Five More High Demand Jobs for the Future

January 11th, 2011 @

The popularity of the first post on five high demand jobs for the future demonstrates the high level of interest in finding a secure, in-demand career.  Read on for five more jobs that have high projected demand, based on percentage growth and number of job openings: Accountants and Auditors Accountants prepare and maintain financial records; [...]