Archive for March, 2010

If you’re trying to relaunch your career after a long time away from the workforce, you want to get the attention of employers. But not for the wrong reasons. Last week, a panel of employers discussed strategies for job seekers to pursue — and steps to avoid. They spoke during an iRelaunch conference held at the ...

Payrolls Decline Again in February

The unemployment rate stayed at 9.7 percent in February, while payrolls continued to drop, the Labor Department reported today. Employment fell by 36,000 last month, according to the report. The department’s revised figures show that the economy lost 26,000 jobs in January. Bad weather may have affected the February numbers. “Payroll employment declined by 36,000, ...