Tag Archives: Jobs
Lock-Out: Virginia Moving Co. Says Dreadlocks Reason for Not Hiring a Man
A good candidate should not be turned away because of hair choice
Since when does a hairstyle trump qualifications or a resume full of experience? My two…
By Janell Hazelwood
Obama to GOP: Stop Playing Political Games
On the eve of 9/11 anniversary, president defends economic strategy and asks for patience
According to Obama, the economic crisis has been so deep and so wide that his…
By Joyce Jones
Can Obama Pave The Way to New Jobs?
New economic initiative likely to boost employment, but may not move the needle for black-owned businesses
Standing before a group of labor union crowd in Milwaukee on Labor Day, President Obama…
By Joyce Jones
Your Virtual Career: 6 Ways to Turn Off Recruiters
How to manage your Web presence for professional success
Millett Granville, diversity and college recruiting manager at Wells Fargo, shares some of the top…
By Janell Hazelwood
5 Job Hunting Mistakes Grads Can Avoid
Be open-minded about your employment options
The authors of Your Career Game (Stanford Business Books; $24.95), Dr. Nathan Bennett, professor of…
By Gia Parker
Your Opportunity is Out There! Go Get It!
With unemployment at 9.9%—meaning more than 15 million people are out of work—talk of an…
By BLACK ENTERPRISE Editors
Is the Corporate Grind Really Worth It?
Thinking about going solo? Freelancing might be right for you.
Call it a dream to work from home in your PJs, choose your income, your…
By LaToya M. Smith
Facebook App Helps Users Find Jobs
What are friends for? With this tool, they could help you land your next gig.
If your network equals your net worth you may be sitting atop Fort Knox. Hire…
By Renita Burns
Nonprofit: Doing Well by Doing Good
Ted Trabue knew he was ready for a career change. In 2002, his company, Washington,…
By Brittany Hutson
Washington Report: Updates From the Capitol
Rand Paul backtracks on race comments; Small business bill advances
Fresh off his victory in Kentucky’s GOP Senate primary in which he defeated a mainstream…
