The job market is in bad shape. In many industries, the pink slips are piling up as businesses continue to lay off workers. For the unemployed, the prospects may seem dim. But there’s a ray of light: federal hiring. In March, the U.S. government added 7,000 jobs while most other sectors cut back. Analysts expect ...
With layoffs wreaking havoc in many industries, frustrated job seekers are looking to Washington. So who’s hiring? Lots of federal agencies and departments. Here are a few examples: • The Defense Department will be hiring at the Army Corps of Engineers and within the Office of the Inspector General as a result of the recent ...
If you’ve lost your job, switching to a completely new career may seem alluring. But is it a good idea? If, say, an out-of-work banker wants to study exotic fish as a marine biologist, or a laid-off attorney wants to help sick people as a doctor, should they go for it? Career-transition experts urge people ...
Be prepared for more and more competition for those coveted jobs. The U.S. unemployment rate reached 8.5 percent in March, up from 8.1 percent the month earlier, the Labor Department reported today. A prominent economic forecaster is predicting the jobless rate will peak at 10 percent, either later this year or in 2010. “People have ...
If you’ve been laid off, you’re likely to face a lot of painful emotions. But as you’re grappling with those feelings, you still need to address a very practical concern: feeding your family and paying the bills. The key is to develop a financial plan to get you through the rough times. One of your ...