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Washington Report: Updates From Capitol Hill
Written on 19 Mar, 2010 at 18:32 in B.E. Exclusives, News, Politics News | viewed 56 times | 0 Comments
President Barack Obama signed the HIRE Act into law and sent Congress a blueprint for reform of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act; Health and Human Services Secretary Kathleen Sebelius discusses healthcare reform; less than 48 hours until House votes... (Continue reading)
Tackling Obama’s Domestic Agenda—Round Two
Written on 11 Feb, 2010 at 17:50 in News, Politics News, Women of Power Articles | viewed 241 times | 0 Comments
Whether the issue is related to unemployment, education or healthcare, Melody Barnes represents one of President Obama's fiercest fighters for his domestic agenda. Black Enterprise Editor-in-Chief Derek T. Dingle conducted a one-on-one interview with her on the administration’s plans for... (Continue reading)
Keeping Former Bosses on Your Radar
Just because former employers fall off the bottom of your resume doesn’t mean they should fall off your radar.... (Continue reading)
Gear Up For Post-Recession Success
As companies work to rebuild their businesses with fresh ideas and forward-thinking personnel, career and educational opportunities abound. From mini-MBAs to online certificate programs, here are several programs that’ll give workers the competitive advantage. ... (Continue reading)
Unemployment Rate Falls to 9.7%
Written on 5 Feb, 2010 at 15:39 in News | viewed 98 times | 0 Comments
The Department of Labor reported today that in January, the U.S. unemployment rate decreased from 10.0% to 9.7%, and a survey of households shows that employment fell by 20,000 jobs. ... (Continue reading)
Since You Asked: Finding a Job in Medical Billing
Written on 1 Feb, 2010 at 17:43 in Magazine | viewed 53 times | 0 Comments
I’ve worked in medical laboratories for more than 30 years. I left my last job two years ago to care for a terminally ill parent. My problem is, although I have experience and received a diploma online for health information... (Continue reading)
Breaking Into Communications
After working for nearly a decade in human services, I obtained my master’s degree in communications in May 2007. My dilemma is being overqualified for entry-level positions and under qualified for mid-level positions. Can you offer any suggestions? ... (Continue reading)
Charting The Growth Industries
This is our kickoff of a yearlong series on where the jobs are.... (Continue reading)
Letting Go
When corporate downsizing resulted in a job change from manufacturing supervisor to security guard, Mary Parker didn’t complain. Instead, she remained upbeat, embraced the new challenge, and quickly earned the moniker “Officer Friendly” in the building where she worked. N... (Continue reading)
Transcript: State of the Union Address
Transcript of President Barack Obama's State of the Union Address – As Prepared for Delivery Madame Speaker, Vice President Biden, Members of Congress, distinguished guests, and fellow Americans: Our Constitution declares that from time to time, the President shall give to Congress... (Continue reading)
