Many veterans are returning home after risking everything only to struggle to find gainful employment. According to the US government’s October 2012 employment figures, the unemployment rate for Gulf War II Era vets is 9.7%. For the youngest vets, ages 20-24, that number climbs to 14.5%...

What does it take to recharge your career? A big part of it is re-evaluating where you fit in the job market. There are strategies that can be implemented, but for many professionals it also requires being less rigid and less timid in their perspectives around finding work. “Reinventing...

The forecast for Kerrie Holley’s future could have been bleak—and one that is all too familiar for a young boy raised by his grandmother in a tough urban setting. But enrolling in Chicago’s Sue Duncan Children’s Center at age 7 made a difference. Young Holley excelled in math and...

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Oftentimes it can get frustrating when you’ve been out of work and you haven’t found a great lead to that next dream gig. You’ve sent out resumes, you’ve networked, you’ve even downgraded your expectations and applied for positions you’re overqualified...

(Image: Thinkstock) Depending on your state of residence, you might no longer be subjected to a credit check when applying for a job. This is welcome news for many job seekers, as the downturn in the economy has had a negative impact on the household finances of American workers. Although...