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Mergent Intellect™ Now Offers Ground-Breaking Resources for Job Search Information Charlotte, NC (PRWEB) April 23, 2013 Mergent, Inc., today announced the addition of a job/career search platform to Mergent Intellect’s comprehensive database. Mergent Intellect's Integrated Job Search Solution introduces a smart approach to your career search. The combination of Intellect's of 90 million+ companies together with its powerful search strategy uncovers positions at companies that...

CHICAGO, April 23, 2013 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- On a mission to provide veterans with a vehicle to success, the Chicago Automobile Trade Association (CATA) introduced Operation Troop Train, an initiative to provide automotive sales training and a job fair for returning servicemen and women. The CATA partnered with the Illinois Department of Employment Security (IDES) for assistance in identifying 40 qualified and interested veterans to participate in the program. Selected...

FALLS CHURCH, Va., April 23, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- ClearedJobs.Net announces the release of the Cleared Job Seeker Guide. The step-by-step guide is designed to assist security cleared job seekers in their next career move, providing practical tips and guidance for every aspect of a cleared job search. From building an initial strategy, to developing job search tools such as a resume, to tips on interviewing and salary negotiation, the Cleared Job Seeker Guide is a roadmap to keep job...

The unemployment rate also went down by 0.6 percent compared to last March, with the March 2013 rate being 7.6 percent. Pasadena, CA (PRWEB) April 21, 2013 A recent report released by the Bureau of Labor Statistics shows that the average jobless rate fell in 26 states and Washington D.C. in March 2013 and increased in seven states. For the remaining 17 states, there was no change according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics. The unemployment rate also went down by 0.6 percent compared to...

Career Confidential’s new Interview Questions and Answer App helps job seekers become comfortable and confident with the interview process. Job seekers will receive personalized practice with 20 different typical interview questions. Dallas, TX (PRWEB) April 20, 2013 Career Confidential introduces its new Interview Question and Answer App for Apple and Android, at no charge. This interactive interview app allows job seekers to practice their interview answers before the real interviews....

A monthly survey by the National Federation of Independent Business says that small business owners are feeling less optimistic about expanding their businesses or hiring new employees. According to Bop Design, a San Diego web design agency, this suggests that small businesses may be looking more to freelancers or contractors for the marketing services they need, such as graphic design. San Diego, CA (PRWEB) April 20, 2013 A monthly survey by the National Federation of Independent...

DiversityBusiness.com has awarded Private Eyes, Inc, as the nation’s top-100 businesses for 2013 from over 1.3 million businesses that participated in this year’s program. The award, known as the Div500, is given to some of the most outstanding and progressive companies who nurture and sustain the communities they serve, and Private Eyes is proud of being recognized as one. CA, USA (PRWEB) April 19, 2013 Since 1999, Private Eyes has been helping businesses around the US to make their...

Career Confidential is holding their 25 “How To” Phone Interview Tips Webinar on April 24th. Job seekers will learn how to be confident and prepared for phone interviews, often the most difficult kind of interview. Dallas, TX (PRWEB) April 18, 2013 On April 24th, Career Confidential is offering a 25 “How To” Phone Interview Tips Webinar. In this fast-paced career training video, expert career coach, Peggy McKee, will show job seekers her no-nonsense approach to acing phone...

New socially integrated search engine offers unprecedented research-based insights to empower job seekers to compare companies by their workplace culture. SAN FRANCISCO, April 18, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Great Place to Work®, a global research and consulting firm, is pleased to announce the launch of Great Rated!(TM), a new socially integrated search engine for workplace culture. (Logo: http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20130418/NY96937LOGO ) "Great Rated! makes researching a...

Demand for Specialized Technical Skills is a Leading Driver of Rate Increases in Contingent/Non-Permanent Labor Market DENVER, April 18, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- During the first quarter of 2013, the U.S. economy demonstrated strong demand for temporary/non-permanent workers according to the most recent IQNdex report, which provides insights about the segment of the U.S. labor market comprised of non-permanent workers such as freelancers, contract workers, temps, staffing agency...