Fargo Job Search News
Why Do I Need a Professionally Written Resume?
The resume is by far the most important document in your job search and your greater career path. It is the single most important factor in whether you will receive an interview, and the first – but preferably not the last – chance for employers to get a sense of what you can offer [...]
Unusual Careers
Do the more conventional career paths such as manager, banker or doctor seem boring to you? There are so many different unusual jobs out there, but it’s hard to find them when surrounded by a corporate world. Whether you are reconsidering your career or just looking out of curiosity for information on some of [...]
Seasonal Summer Jobs
Many of us envy the students and teachers who are lucky to have their summer months free. Some take summer classes, others stay home to take care of the house and family, and some go on vacations to the beach or summer cottages. Others choose to seek out seasonal employment. From summer camp jobs to [...]
Career Coaching
Are you stuck in a rut at your current job? Are you searching for a new career but don’t know where to look? Maybe career coaching is the answer. Whether you look into hiring a career coach to help you reach your career goals, or you investigate how to start your own career as a [...]
Business Jobs
We live in a world driven by business. It is probably safe to say that every single product you use and every place you visit can be traced back to the business world. Business is a field that will never go out of style, and there will always be a need for more men [...]
Occupations with a Great Job Outlook
Many college students do not consider issues such as job outlook when they pick a major or begin their post-graduation job search. But job outlook should be an important factor to people considering a new career or job. For example, the employment opportunities in some careers are increasing at different rates, according to the [...]
Health Care Jobs
Six of the ten fastest-growing occupations are in health care, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, and employment in this industry is projected to reach 12.6 million.
An aging baby boomer population and extended lifespan have fueled demand for health care workers, including home health aides, medical assistants, physical therapists, occupational therapists, medical records technicians, [...]
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Fargo Distribution / Shipping Job Search Results
Jul 26, 2008 / 21:50 ET
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113,000 jobs added in July, weaker than expected; jobless rate jumps
Employers added a smaller-than-expected 113,000 jobs in July and the unemployment rate jumped unexpectedly to 4.8%, Labor Department data showed Friday, igniting hopes for a pause in the Federal Reserve's interest-rate-raising campaign.
121,000 jobs added
Employers added a smaller-than-expected 121,000 workers to their payrolls last month, but the jobless rate stayed at a five-year low of 4.6% and average hourly earnings rose.
Worker confidence up as hiring rises
Employees are feeling more confident about the labor market and their own job security as hiring picks up in a number of industries.
College grads face best job market since 2001
College graduates are facing the best job market since 2001, with business, computer, engineering, education and health care grads in highest demand, a report by an employment consulting firm showed Monday.
Jobs market stable
Thirty percent of U.S. companies intend to increase staffing levels in the second quarter this year, according to a survey of 16,000 employers prepared for release Tuesday.
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