Archive for September, 2007

Hunting Jobs in Minneapolis, MN

Friday, September 28th, 2007

Finding a job is often effected by the region in which one is searching for employment in. Although there are many positions that are universal, such as those of healthcare professionals, teachers, and police officers, the demand can easily change depending on the current circumstances in the surrounding area. Knowing the normal demand for workers […]

Austin Dodges National Economic Woes

Wednesday, September 19th, 2007

As the unsold real estate increases, prices almost always decline drastically, creating a surplus of properties. In many areas this had led to job cuts throughout the industry. Earlier in the month Austin lost 80 jobs when the San Diego based sub-prime mortgage company, Accredited Home Lenders, closed their local offices.
Despite the Austin jobs […]

Credit Scores & Background Checks

Wednesday, September 19th, 2007

Credit scores are now being included in many pre-employment background checks. One survey showed that 35 percent of human resource departments are now using this information to assist in determining who they do or do not hire. The idea behind this is that those individuals who have good credit scores have demonstrated responsibility and are, […]