On Fridays, we take a look back at the week that was, and show you five of our favorite career-advice articles -- tips and news you may have missed during your busy week. And of course, on the first Friday of every month, the big news is the U.S. Department of Labor's Jobs Report.
The unemployment rate is holding at 9.1 percent, though the Department of Labor is reporting that the country added 103,000 jobs in September -- enough to ease some experts' fears of a double-dip recession. (However, the country needs to add about 125,000 new jobs per month in order to keep up with population growth.)
There are bright spots: The Deptartment of Labor is showing positive trends in construction and retail. Its report also said that private-sector workers regained the 0.1 hours in the average work week that they lost in August (this is considered an important indicator of employment health). And the Department of Labor is just one measurement. The Monster Employment Index, a comprehensive look at more than 1,500 web sites, including corporate career sites and job boards, that provides an overview of online job postings, also is showing positive numbers.
5. Our first story of the week is detailed look at the Monster Employment Index: "Particularly strong were retail, which typically sees some pick-up in September, and IT, which saw an acceleration in demand for software and telecommunications specialists," said Jesse Harriott, senior vice president and chief knowledge officer at Monster Worldwide." Read more, in "Monster Employment Index Grows 7% Year-Over-Year."
4. And some of that growth in retail jobs is likely related to seasonal hiring. For tips on snagging one for yourself, read "How to Find Seasonal Retail Work."
3. An article in the San Jose Mercury News provided tips and advice for workers who want to enter a "second phase" in their career. Read "Mid-Career Job Seekers Turn to Internships, Volunteer Positions."
2. You might be tempted to file this one under "M" for "Monster blowing their own horn" -- but the fact that BeKnown has won a prestigious HR industry award is important for job seekers. When you're looking for a job, networking is key -- and BeKnown is being recognized as a valuable way to network online. Read "Monster Honored by HR Executive."
1. And finally, a great little piece of job-search advice from CareeRealism this week: read "How Your Writing Style Affects Your Job Search."
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