• scams

    This Company Wants Money Before They'll Hire Me, Is It A Scam?

    Reader Alexis wants to know if it's standard practice to pay for your own "background check" in order to be hired for a job. She received an email after responding to a legit-sounding seasonal employment ad on craigslist. In the email, the "Head of Recruitment," asks for money in order to perform a background check and to "demonstrate that you are serious about this position and that what you have submitted so far is correct." More »

    10:47 AM on Thu Nov 6 2008
    By Meg Marco
    20,001 views, 92 comments

    Most discussed crazyasianman: good ol' shady craigslist. "portobello road, portobello road, place where the riches of ages are sold..." more »

  • employment

    The Best Cities To Live In During A Recession

    BusinessWeek asks, assuming that we keep sliding down into an official recession, where are the best places to live? They've pulled data from PolicyMap.com and the U.S. Census to make some educated guesses about local economies that will be least damaged by a large-scale downturn. They reason that no matter how the national economy fares, there will always be government jobs and a need for health care; higher education institutes provide a cushion for local economies, too. More »

    6:45 PM on Wed Oct 15 2008
    By Chris Walters
    32,308 views, 82 comments

    Most discussed Ausoleil: I thought that the entry on Durham and saying that people commute from there to jobs in Raleigh was amusing. more »

  • signs of the times

    This Is Probably Not A Good Place To Look For A Job Right Now

    Sidd snapped this photo at the Palisades Mall in West Nyack, NY over the weekend. "Flexible hours" in this case might mean a lot of free time very soon. More »

    9:53 AM on Mon Sep 22 2008
    By Chris Walters
    7,747 views, 16 comments

  • careerbuilder

    10 Lies You Really Shouldn't Try On Your Next Resume

    Hey lazy! Are you still looking for a job? Maybe you're thinking about "embellishing" your work history a little more, then. However, according to CareerBuilder you should be careful, because "49 percent of hiring managers reported they caught a candidate lying on their resume," usually about things like responsibilities and skills. If you feel lucky, go for it, but there are certain Really Big Lies you probably shouldn't try. More »

    11:06 AM on Wed Jul 30 2008
    By Chris Walters
    35,530 views, 110 comments

    Latest by dsundin: Is Brazilian considered "hispanic"? Just wondering. more »

  • frugality

    7 Ways Your Public Library Can Help You During A Bad Economy

    Reader MG is a fan of the site and a public librarian and has written a list of 7 ways that your library can help you during a bad economy. Libraries are an excellent resource and they're pretty easy to use. Don't worry if you're not a big reader, there's lots more stuff to do at the library besides just checking out books. More »

    12:35 PM on Tue Jul 22 2008
    By Meg Marco
    30,526 views, 96 comments

    Most discussed infmom: @HeartBurnKid, creepy morbid freak: Agreed. I could get an LA County library card to go with my LA City, more »

  • recession

    Time For Plan B? Top 10 Recession-Proof Jobs

    Forbes has a list of the (supposedly) most recession-proof jobs, and oddly "funeral home director" isn't among them. How strange... The list is very heavy with accounting work and jobs that require computer skills with a little nursing and sales thrown in for variety. Seemingly missing from the list is the guy who "deals with the goddamn customers so the engineers don't have to." Oh well. More »

    2:59 PM on Mon Jul 21 2008
    By Meg Marco
    21,850 views, 99 comments

    Latest by Imaginary_Friend: Get real, Forbes. Here's my list: 1. Hooker 2. Drug dealer 3. Politician (see how I did that? The Holy Trinity) 4. CEO of the more »

  • the interview

    8 Things You Shouldn't Say In A Job Interview

    Most of us know that looking for a job can be a job in itself, but there are few things in life more dreaded than the job interview. Even if you remember to spit out your gum and offer a firm and confident handshake, there is a myriad of conversational land-mines which must be avoided. CNN in partnership with CareerBuilder has assembled 8 things that you shouldn't say during a job interview. The list, inside... More »

    9:08 AM on Wed Jun 25 2008
    By Jay Slatkin
    28,814 views, 135 comments

    Latest by Prolific Programmer: @PHX602: I told my interviewer when he asked me to "tell me about yourself" to "Now, any place I want more »

  • jobs

    10 Jobs That Pay $20 An Hour

    The nation's unemployment rate has reached 5.5%, a half-percent increase from last month, which is the largest increase in 2 decades. If you are "between gigs" or simply looking to upgrade, CNN Money in partnership with Careerbuilder, has put together a list of 10 jobs that pay $20 an hour or more. Check out the list, inside... More »

    9:00 AM on Thu Jun 12 2008
    By Jay Slatkin
    26,646 views, 96 comments

    Latest by GilmerDawls: In my field, Art History, I'd need a PhD, and to have published a few notable articles, or a more »

  • warning signs

    17 Signs You May Be Out Of A Job Soon

    If you're still on the fence about whether to spend your stimulus check, pay off debt with it, or stock up on ramen noodles, this checklist may help you decide. Some of the tips are pretty unnecessary—"your job duties are marginalized" and "your company plans to move to a smaller building" shouldn't be hard to decipher. It never hurts to remind yourself about some of the signs of an impending downsize, however. More »

    4:53 PM on Tue Apr 29 2008
    By Chris Walters
    13,758 views, 37 comments

    Latest by parabola101: i think i worked in HR for waaaaayyy to long! =:-) more »

  • debt

    Buffalo, Where The Debt Collectors Do Roam

    Who would've guessed that credit card debt and the subprime meltdown would be the saving grace for one of New York's decaying cities? Buffalo now hosts over 100 collection agencies that employ 5,200 people who spend their days prodding delinquent consumers to pay their bills. The cottage industry relies on the "strong work ethic [and] even-handed temperament" of Western New Yorkers, who once powered long-departed industrial giants like Kodak and General Electric. More »

    1:43 PM on Sun Mar 23 2008
    By Carey
    4,730 views, 40 comments

    Latest by lincolnparadox: Sadly, unless the US starts rebuilding its manufacturing sector, these clerical jobs are going to be the mainstay of employment more »