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6 Vital Things to Keep Track of on the Job

Early due diligence can guarantee future career success

Taking care of these important tasks on the job early allows you to focus on…

By BlackEnterprise.com

Posted: January 26, 2012 Tags: career advancement, career development, employment, entry-level professional, jobs, Madame Noire, unemployment, workplace issues

Triumphing Over Unemployment: How a Young Woman Made Her Boss Move

Former finance professional beat odds by pursuing passion

Website entrepreneur Kaleequa Rouse decided to beat the jobless odds and strive for her passion:…

By Janell Hazelwood

Posted: January 24, 2012 Tags: career development, career goal, career transition, employment, finance industry, fitness, health, job, job seeker, Khaleequa Roxi Rouse, life balance, Paparoxi, purpose, unemployment, Web entrepreneurs

You’ve prepared your best suit, printed several copies of your resume and placed them in your nicest portfolio--- even said a prayer. You’re a little nervous but confident and hopeful that this will be the job for you. You arrive early, sign in with the receptionist, and wait for your name to be called. You greet the interviewer with a firm hand shake and a winning smile, take your seat, make eye contact, and maintain your best posture. You’ve got this interview in the bag ... that is until you’re hit with one of these common, tough questions.

We've got you covered. While you can never prepare for every question, you can strategize how you’ll respond. Check out how best to tackle the difficult questions most interviewers ask. ---Aisha Taylor

How to Ace the Toughest Job Interview Question

Tackle it with the confidence of knowing the right approach

Tackle the question of your contribution to company profitability with confidence.

By BlackEnterprise.com

Posted: January 19, 2012 Tags: career advancement, career development, career transition, employment, job interview, job seekers, job seeking, jobs, unemployment

How to Market Untraditional Work History

Eloquently explain the diversity of job experiences on your resume

Whether you’ve changed jobs frequently or had periods of unemployment, here’s how best to explain…

By BlackEnterprise.com

Posted: January 16, 2012 Tags: career advancement, career strategy, career transition, employment, interview, job seekers, job seeking, jobs, resume, unemployment

Convened a jobs summit to bring experts together to develop ideas for creating jobs.

College Majors that Lead to High Unemployment

A breakdown of how course of study relates to jobless rates

How your course of study relates to joblessness in the market

By BlackEnterprise.com

Posted: January 13, 2012 Tags: career advacement, career development, college, College graduates, college majors, college student, employment, graduate degree, joblessness, undergraduate degree, undergraduates, unemployment

December Jobs Report: Republican Chairman Says Obama Only Offers “Gimmicks”

The latest report on employment holds both good and bad news

The December 2011 Jobs Report American shows unemployment is in flux, showing signs of promise…

By Joyce Jones

Posted: January 10, 2012 Tags: American Jobs Act, Barack Obama, Congressional Black Caucus, Emanuel Cleaver, jobless, Jobs report, Labor Department, Reince Priebus, Republican National Committee, unemployment, Washington Report

3 Common Mistakes Job Seekers Make

Don't lose an opportunity because of avoidable errors

Be sure to avoid making these top errors when pursuing job opportunities.

By BlackEnterprise.com

Posted: January 9, 2012 Tags: career advancement, career development, career strategy, career transition, employment, human resources, job interview, job seeking, joblessness, jobs, unemployment

Unemployment Drops, 200,000 New Jobs Added to Economy

The nation’s unemployment rate dropped to a near three-year low of 8.5 % last month

A forceful 200,000 new jobs were added to the economy in December, the U.S. Department…

By Sade K. Muhammad

Posted: January 6, 2012 Tags: Department of Labor, economy, U.S. Department of Labor jobs report, unemployment, Unemployment Rate

Always produce quality work in an innovative way to add value: Use your entrepreneurial mindset and skills to advance your internship organization. Employers want interns who can move their company forward.

10 Side Jobs to Help You Transition into Self-Employment

Earn extra money while prepping to become your own boss

Use these side jobs to help you prep to become your own boss while earning…

By BlackEnterprise.com

Posted: January 6, 2012 Tags: career advancement, career development, career strategy, career transition, college graduate, employment, entrepreneurship, job opportunities, jobs, side hustle, unemployment, young professionals

How to Maximize Your Goal Setting for Career Success

Ways to strategize your next move to land your dream job

It’s vital to set feasible goals and strategize ways to execute for future career success.

By BlackEnterprise.com

Posted: January 3, 2012 Tags: career development, career strategy, career transition, employment, goal setting, graduates, Internships, job seeker, job seeking, joblessness, jobs, unemployment