Tag Archives: joblessness
7 Things You Should Be Doing After a Job Interview
Remain proactive to find job-seeking success
Madame Noire details what a job seeker should do after landing the interview to remain…
By BlackEnterprise.com
WATCH: Al Sharpton’s 3 Steps To Job Seeking Success
National Action Network president says it takes vision and strategic action to combat joblessness
The Rev. Al Sharpton, in a speech at the Black Enterprise 20/20 Vision Forum, urged…
By Janell Hazelwood
How the Government Can Help Reduce the Jobless Rate for African Americans
Columnist Lynnette Khalfani-Cox tells why the government needs to step in
Columnist Lynnette Khalfani-Cox tells how government help would remedy problem
By Lynnette Khalfani-Cox
Washington Report: Black Unemployment Rate Increased in March While Overall Rate Declined
Politicians weigh in on what's needed to lift employment in our communities
Politicians weigh in on what’s needed to lift employment in our communities
By Joyce Jones
Time’s Up: Extended Unemployment Benefits Expire
Federal extended unemployment benefits ended Nov. 30, threatening to leave the jobless without much needed resources
The Senate’s decision not to renew federal extended unemployment benefits became a reality when yesterday’s…
By Janel Martinez
Job Seekers Readiness Guide
Unemployment�s high and competition is tough. Here are five key areas that can give you the edge in the job market
At a time when many job seekers are asking if résumés are still relevant, Jewell…
By BLACK ENTERPRISE Editors
Unemployment Rate Falls to 9.7%
Annual adjustments show fewer jobs in economy despite rate drop
The Department of Labor reported today that in January, the U.S. unemployment rate decreased from…
By Marcia Wade Talbert
White House Forum Seeks Strategies to Put America Back to Work
Obama, CEOs present ideas to reduce unemployment
The White House brought together 130 business leaders, entrepreneurs, labor officials, economists and mayors Thursday…
By Derek T. Dingle
The Cutting Edge: ‘Just in Case’ Recession Specials
Companies offer deals tailored to an uncertain job market
Yesterday, I blogged on recession-friendly deals companies are offering. But there’s more to the wave…
