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Tackling Obama’s Domestic Agenda—Round Two
Written on 11 Feb, 2010 at 17:50 in News, Politics News, Women of Power Articles | viewed viewed 241 times 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
Written on 9 Feb, 2010 at 17:14 in Careers, Women of Power Articles | viewed viewed 493 times times | 0 Comments
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 viewed 97 times 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 viewed 53 times 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
Written on 1 Feb, 2010 at 1:30 in Magazine, Small Business | viewed viewed 368 times times | 1 Comment
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
Written on 27 Jan, 2010 at 22:34 in News, Politics News | viewed viewed 301 times times | 3 Comments
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)
Obama’s Report Card: One Year Later
It has been one year since history was made in the U.S. with the inauguration of Barack Hussein Obama as the 44th president of the United States.... (Continue reading)
