Tag Archives: Unemployment
Only Ex-Convicts Need Apply: Detroit Hosts Special Jobs Fair
City Council pushes to combat high jobless rate, give second chance
Seeking to combat the rising unemployment in Detroit — in a population where a significant…
By BlackEnterprise.com
How to Answer the Most Common — And Difficult — Job Interview Questions
Come with your A-game to avoid tanking during the job seeking process
Here’s how to answer typical interview questions that job candidates commonly flub.
By Aisha M. Taylor
Online Job Connections: Social Media by the Numbers
Many unemployed turning to Facebook for leads
How more job seekers and employers are utilizing Facebook to find employment opportunities and fill…
By Sonia Alleyne
What You Can Learn From Harvard Law School
Black attorneys' reunion demonstrates how to use alumni networks to increase your clout
Over the past few weeks, many of us will attend the annual round of fall…
By Derek T. Dingle
Never Give Up: How A Senior Professional Turned Unemployment Into Career Triumph
One woman overcomes depression to embark on next phase of her career
Unemployed for more than two years, Marie, 60, was able to transition into a new…
By Aisha M. Taylor
40 High Points of Barack Obama’s Presidency
Despite low approval rating, here are reasons his White House term can be lauded
Though his current approval rating is at an all-time low, here are 40 high points…
By BlackEnterprise.com
5 Tips for Protecting Your Identity During Job Seeking
Don't make yourself vulnerable to fraud and scams when looking for work
Here are 5 tips on how to protect your identity and avoid scams while looking…
By Siobhan Dixon
5 Reasons Internships Aren’t Just for College Students
At any age or career level, considering internships can help boost job seeking success
Internships can provide job seekers who are looking for a career change or who have…
By Aisha M. Taylor
Has the State of the Economy Made You Lose Your Ambition?
Don't let a bleak outlook overshadow your optimism for success
How to manage keeping a bright outlook on your career future in the midst of…
By BlackEnterprise.com
Got Fired? Here’s Advice from Someone Who Was Downsized and Thrived
The author shares her personal story of bouncing back after losing her job
Getting Fired Isn't the End of Your Career (Image: Thinkstock)
In mid-September 2011, the U.S. Labor…
