Skill mismatch slows job search for some veterans Appleton Post Crescent A bill moving through the Minnesota Legislature aims to make it easier for veterans to find jobs by allowing private employers to give veterans preference in hiring decisions. "Successful reintegration into our communities needs to be one of our top ... and more »

Bounce Back from Job Search Dejection - blogs.hbr.org (blog)

Bounce Back from Job Search Dejection blogs.hbr.org (blog) She started a new job search with optimism. A man she knew casually from one of her schools' labs was starting a company. He wasn't looking to hire someone like her, but after they talked, he imagined a new and suddenly high-priority business role that ... and more »

Onward Search Releases Social Media Jobs Salary Guide - MarketWatch (press release)

Onward Search Releases Social Media Jobs Salary Guide MarketWatch (press release) The Social Media Jobs Salary Guide, available in the Onward Search Career Center at http://www.onwardsearch.com/social-media-salaries/ , shows where to find the best social media jobs, which job titles are in highest demand, and what salaries those ... and more »

6 Habits of Smart Job Seekers - Business Insider

6 Habits of Smart Job Seekers Business Insider By Tony Morrison Everyday it seems like I meet another frustrated job seeker. They come from everywhere, every industry, and every career level. Job search frustration can stop the most optimistic of people dead in their tracks.

Labor-force Loss Prompts Search of US - BusinessWeek

Labor-force Loss Prompts Search of US BusinessWeek 6 (Bloomberg) -- In the nation's capital, city employees are scouring churches, libraries, and community centers to find people who have dropped out of the labor force and help them get jobs. “The most surprising thing is the length of time people have ... and more »