Careers and Employment Journal

WEST ORANGE, NJ -- (Marketwire) -- 01/27/12 -- Kathleen Martinez, Assistant Secretary of Labor for the Office of Disability Employment Policy (ODEP), came to Kessler Foundation on Friday to learn more about employment programs supported by the Foundation and share her view on strategies for optimal employment policies for individuals with disabilities. Her visit follows Kessler Foundation's announcement of $2.7 million in grant funding to disability employment initiatives across the nation. "Kessler Foundation is the gas that fuels the programs that provide job opportunities for people with disabilities," said Ms. Martinez. "The Foundation's creativity, innovation and team-building serve as a catalyst for creating sustainable employment options for the disability community." Martinez heard from directors of seven programs, each with a different approach to expandin... (more)

Three Surefire Ways to Get Your Resume Read by Employers According to Jobfox

MCLEAN, Va., Jan. 27, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- It is increasingly difficult to find ways to set your resume apart from the ever-growing sea of job seekers. Jobfox, a leading online job site, and their team of resume experts have a few helpful pointers that will to get you noticed and get you hired. Make the Most of your Introduction Statement A simple objective or profile is no longer enough. Three out of every five resumes include some sort of introductory statement. One way to ensure that potential employers read your resume is to incorporate at least one measurable success or ach... (more)

Eisen Seeks Mentors to Help Young Pros Find, Keep, Excel in Career

For Release Media Contact: Rodger Roeser The Eisen Agency 859.291.4302 RRoeser@TheEisenAgency.com   Twitter @ EisenHotNews Facebook @ The Eisen Agency Linked In @ The Eisen Agency   Cincinnati’s Premier PR Firm Develops Mentoring, Jobs and Volunteer Bank The Eisen Agency Continues to Lead in Job Development, Networking and Professional Growth   Cincinnati, OH – January 24, 2012 – In an effort to continue spurring job and professional growth, Cincinnati’s premier public relations firm, The Eisen Agency, has formalized a comprehensive program to develop young professionals a... (more)

TEKsystems Survey Reveals IT Job Seekers Crave a More Personal Touch in the Job Search Process

TEKsystems®, a leading provider of IT staffing solutions, human capital management expertise and IT services, today announced recent findings from its quarterly IT Professional Perspectives Survey (ITPPS). This quarter’s survey investigates effective sourcing strategies by examining how IT professionals look for jobs, what challenges they face and what makes certain IT job opportunities stand out. The survey reflects the views of 2,424 IT professionals in the fourth quarter of 2011. The Job Search Starts with Self-Awareness IT professionals report the number one action they take ... (more)

Harper Government Moving Forward on the Next Phase of the Pay Centre of Expertise

MIRAMICHI, NEW BRUNSWICK -- (Marketwire) -- 01/25/12 -- Tilly O'Neill-Gordon, Member of Parliament for Miramichi, on behalf of the Honourable Rona Ambrose, Minister of Public Works and Government Services and Minister for Status of Women, announced today an important milestone in the establishment of the Pay Centre of Expertise. The Government of Canada is launching a Request for Information (RFI) regarding the availability of land for sale in the city of Miramichi, New Brunswick. "The Harper Government continues to move forward with the transformation of its pay administration ... (more)