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Want a job? Get an internship first
Mar 8, 2013
A survey commissioned by Marketplace and The Chronicle of Higher Education reveals that what really stands out for employers in the resumes of recent college graduates is internship experience. But are colleges doing a good job preparing grads for work?
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Resume guide: 3 tips to make your CV standout
Mar 6, 2013
If you are hitting the job market, the one thing you'll need is a good resume. But how do you get yours to the top of the heap?
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Internships become the new job requirement
Mar 4, 2013
In a survey commissioned by Marketplace and The Chronicle of Higher Education, employers said they value internships more than many other credentials when it comes to hiring.
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GDP drops 0.1 percent but other economic indicators continue to rise
Jan 30, 2013
A Commerce Department report out today shows that GDP fell 0.1 percent last quarter, but consumer spending, business investment and employment continue to rise.
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Economists cautiously hopeful ahead of monthly jobs data
Jan 4, 2013
Private payroll data points to an encouraging trend in service-related jobs that are key to economic growth.
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Poll: Majority of Americans see economic difficulty ahead for 2013
Jan 3, 2013
When asked if the next year will be one of prosperity or difficulty, 65 percent of those surveyed see difficulty in their future.
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Report: Job cuts fall to lowest level since 1997
Jan 3, 2013
Last year saw the fewest job cuts since 1997 according to a report this morning from the job placement firm Challenger, Gray & Christmas.
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Narrowing Louisiana's wage gap.
Sep 7, 2012
Louisiana has one of the largest pay disparities between men and women in the U.S. But new legislation and a coastal restoration project may help bridge that gap.
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It's OK to cry at work
Sep 7, 2012
A new study finds that crying at work has no negative impact on your standing with your company or prevent you from being promoted.
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Can working from home increase productivity?
Aug 22, 2012
Our Freakonomics expert Stephen Dubner says there is evidence that working from home is better for you.
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