Monthly Archives: January 2009

Poll: Obama affect on employment hopes

Posted on January 26, 2009 by Tom Musbach

Wow. Q Despite the continuing economic crisis, has President Obama’s arrival improved your employment outlook for 2009? Yes 48% No 52% 10042 Votes to date   Source: Yahoo! HotJobs site poll, 1/26/09

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Good looks give you an advantage

Posted on January 23, 2009 by Tom Musbach

If you want to get ahead, start by assessing your appearance. We live in a visual society, and hiring decisions — among other business decisions — are often made on first impressions. That doesn’t mean start researching cosmetic procedures — … Continue reading →

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Poll: Affect of the unemployment rate

Posted on January 21, 2009 by Tom Musbach

Interesting poll results from last week’s poll on Yahoo! HotJobs: How is the (rising) monthly unemployment rate affecting you? It’s making me work harder! 49% I’m less likely to look for a job now. 32% It’s not affecting me. 19% … Continue reading →

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Job-loss anxiety hits 1 in 3 workers

Posted on January 14, 2009 by Tom Musbach

More than a third of working Americans are anxious about their job security in 2009, according to a recent Yahoo! HotJobs survey. The feeling is certainly understandable, with rising unemployment and daily gloom from news outlets about layoffs and financial … Continue reading →

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How to get a job in 2009

Posted on January 2, 2009 by Tom Musbach

Optimism seems to be scarce lately. Yes, job losses and the unemployment rate will likely rise in 2009. But the U.S. still has over 90% employment, and jobs open up every day. As author Laurence Shatkin (150 Best Recession-Proof Jobs) … Continue reading →

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