The Economic Blues and Children

There is no doubt: The economic downturn and a sluggish job market have taken a toll on families throughout the United States. Recent studies show that the loss of a job and decline in income impacts everyone in a family, and children in affected households manifest behavioral changes at home and in school.
A job loss [...]

How to Research a Potential Employer

Companies check out job seekers prior to hiring them, and you should be checking out companies prior to applying for employment–or, at the very least, before accepting a job offer.
At Your Fingertips
Years ago, researching a potential employer required a trip to the library. Today, library information and more are available online.
But where do you start?
The [...]

What to Do After You’ve Been Laid Off

The obvious response to a layoff is to look for a new job. Before you start pounding the pavement, however, you need to make sure you’re properly focused.
Review Your Last Job
A layoff, while discouraging, provides an ideal time to assess your most recent work experience.
Ask yourself what you liked most about your last job, and [...]

Saying the “N” Word in 2009 (Hint: “Nationalization”)

It wasn’t very long ago that saying the N-Word would not have drawn gasps, not to mention causing the stock market to shed a quick 250 points in a single trading day.
But in the midst of the worst economic downturn in eighty years, the N-Word is quietly being spoken from the halls of Congress to [...]

Obamanomics, Part II: What the Country Can Expect

ast month (see below) I discussed expected changes in the Obama approach to the economy. Now that America’s 44th president is seated in the Oval Office I thought it might be wise to revisit that topic and take a closer look at the $825 billion stimulus package just passed the House of Representatives.
 
With Democratic majorities [...]