Workers switch industries after layoffs per Challenger data
Nearly half of laid-off workers changed industries in the last quarter to find new employment, according to Challenger, Gray & Christmas. President James E. Challenger urges sellers to showcase skills rather than pursue only the same industry.
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Old hands face doubts as firms weigh older workers
AARP reports in a Work in America Institute newsletter that employers value experience of workers over 50 but doubt their flexibility with new technology. The study cites skepticism from younger managers about adapting to change and concerns over management style.
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Interviewing tests won t reliably reveal job fit says expert
Management psychologist Harry Levinson argues that tests fail to measure mental capacity and abstract reasoning. He advises interviewing for at least an hour, listening to applicants reasoning, and checking backgrounds for a track record of tackling challenging tasks.
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Siouxland brochure appeals for Nebraska workers
A brochure titled Come Home to Siouxland urges workers to move to northeast Nebraska amid the state's lowest unemployment rate in six years. Nebraska lures job seekers across industries, but faces a brain drain as college-educated residents leave for other states, per a Federal Reserve Bank Kansas City report.
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Ivana Trump Named Globe Advice Columnist
Ivana Trump writes as the Globe's new advice columnist answering a letter from a reader who says her success as an attractive career woman and celebrity scares men. The column portrays her confidence and celebrity status guiding her counsel.
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SmithKline Beecham Drug Testing Index reports drop in positives
The index shows a seventh straight year of lower positive test rates. From 3.6 million tests in 1994, 7.5 percent were positive, down from 8.4 percent in 1993, indicating improved workplace drug test results.
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British managers clueless on rates yet beer price savvy
Three quarters of British managers cannot name how high official interest rates stand, while nine of ten correctly identify the price of beer. This contrast highlights gaps in financial knowledge versus everyday consumer pricing awareness among executives.
How to land a summer job that pays cash
Scripps Howard News Service offers tips for students still seeking summer employment. Focus on a strong resume, targeted interviews, and professional presentation. Include babysitting or school activities, research employers, and be prepared with references. Consider driving, volunteering, or starting a small business to gain experience and stand out.
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Ms. Prestine
Mechanics pay rise as tech needs surge in auto industry
24 year old James Pearson works for Earl Tindal Ford and owns a house, truck, motorcycle, and Corvette. Auto technicians face a nationwide shortage with projected salaries rising from eight dollars an hour entry level to about fifty thousand annually in five years, driven by 80 percent computer controlled vehicle systems and ongoing training demands. Pearson found a stable path through Gaston College and a co op with the dealership, receiving health insurance, paid vacation, and a 401K. He plans to stay in the field as technology evolves.
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Beating travel fatigue tips from Budget survey
Budget Rent a Car reports business travelers find road stress common but manageable with methods. Techniques include adding vacation time, limiting alcohol, using hotel gyms, and hot showers. NBC’s David Essel adds five minutes of shower time and airplane activities for personal enrichment to boost energy and productivity.
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Budget Health and Fitness Travel Tips Brochure Request
Advertisement-style notice invites readers to request a travel tips brochure by sending 52 cent postage and a self addressed stamped envelope to Budget Health and Fitness Travel Tips Brochure P.O. Box 23375 Milwaukee Wisconsin 3223.
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Ants invade home office. unmarked pest service as option
Reader asks about removing quarter inch black ants with discretion due to client perceptions. Advice notes that some neighborhoods view pest control as normal while offering unmarked service vehicles. also includes legal guidance on bankruptcy in employment and discrimination protections.
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Memphis
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