Self-employment on the rise for tech professionals: is this a good thing? | ZDNet

Self-employment on the rise for tech professionals: is this a good thing? | ZDNet: 18% of all IT workers these days are self-employed, according to data from Emergent Research. The number of independent IT workers are growing at a rate of seven percent a year, the research group calculates.

Another firm, Computer Economics, pegs the percentage of self-employed IT workers in larger enterprises at 15% -- up from just six percent in 2011.

Construction Employment Surges in 39 States Over the Last Year | LoanSafe

Construction Employment Surges in 39 States Over the Last Year | LoanSafe: Construction firms added jobs in 39 states over the past 12 months, while employment nearly stabilized in the remainder, according to an analysis released today by the Associated General Contractors of America of Labor Department data. Association officials cautioned that the industry’s recovery was still relatively fragile, noting that a number of states experiencing large annual gains lost jobs during the past month.

Five New Year’s career tips for Millennials from Dana Perino | Fox News

Five New Year’s career tips for Millennials from Dana Perino | Fox News: This year's advice is very practical. While I still believe it's important to try to find that elusive work-life balance and to be willing to move and take chances on a new city or field of work, here are a few things you can easily do to improve your chances for good performance reviews, promotions and raises in any job:

4 Things Every Professional Should Learn From Entrepreneurs | Fox Business

4 Things Every Professional Should Learn From Entrepreneurs | Fox Business: Being an entrepreneur is not for everyone. But entrepreneurs are known to possess certain qualities that make them successful, and every worker can take a page from their playbook to help advance their careers.

Employment Situation: Uglier Than It Looks - Forbes

Employment Situation: Uglier Than It Looks - Forbes: A few of the report’s highlights:
The unemployment rate was effectively unchanged, rising from 7.2% (with rounding) to 7.3% in October.
The government shutdown led 448,000 federal workers to be classified as unemployed.
The long-term unemployed (unemployed 27 weeks or longer) make up 36.1% of the unemployed.
The labor force participation rate declined to 62.8%.
The employment-to-population ratio fell to 58.3%.

Where the Jobs are this Fall | Fox Business

Where the Jobs are this Fall | Fox Business: “We are seeing some strong activity and steady hiring across the board in a number of specialized areas,” says Paul McDonald, senior executive director of staffing company Robert Half International. “When we are looking at highly skilled individuals, we are looking at individuals that have a college degree, an advanced skill set and/or certifications.”

According McDonald, there is strong employment demand in accounting, technology and creative fields. Each of those fields has different skill and educational requirements, but they do share a common theme: their growth is driven by the avalanche of data being collected both online and offline. “Big data is truly driving a lot of the hiring,” he says, noting that other drivers of hiring include mobile technology and governance and compliance.

How to Stand Out in the Workplace to Position Yourself for a Raise | Fox Business

How to Stand Out in the Workplace to Position Yourself for a Raise | Fox Business: Post-recession, employers are slowly beginning to increase wages after halting raises during the financial crisis, according to a new report from compensation consulting firm Towers Watson.

Only 4% of the 900 mid-to-large-size companies surveyed plan no pay increases, a significant drop from the 75% of companies with the same response during the 2008 recession, the report says

Tips to fix job interview blunders | Fox News Video

Tips to fix job interview blunders | Fox News Video: Tips to fix job interview blunders

Where the Jobs Are This Week | Fox Business

Where the Jobs Are This Week | Fox Business: I am always looking for jobs, and we found an incredible mix of industries this week. The list below illustrates there ARE jobs in surprising places!

Happy Hunting.

Been out of Work for a While? Here’s How to Re-enter the Labor Market | Fox Business

Been out of Work for a While? Here’s How to Re-enter the Labor Market | Fox Business: Parents who took time off to raise children are often overwhelmed with the idea of leaving the house and the job-searching process. After all, they have to contend with gaps in their resume and concerns that they may not be current on the latest industry trends and skills. To combat this, expert suggest doing volunteer work or consulting to highlights talents and expertise.

Older Workers: Productive and In Demand | Fox Business

Older Workers: Productive and In Demand | Fox Business: “People who want to work and are still active and have skills and experience are wanted by these companies,” Wardell says. “It’s not some kind of charity—they keep them on because they perform exceedingly well.” He adds that older workers tend to complain less and don’t’ have elongated career paths, making them attractive candidates.

Knowing Where to Look: 5 Tips to Find Hidden Job Openings | Fox Business

Knowing Where to Look: 5 Tips to Find Hidden Job Openings | Fox Business: Job seekers are struggling to find positions because so many job openings are never even advertised online. The “hidden job market” is very real, and it’s causing frustration among job seekers. You can find these jobs by determining what a company needs.

Here are five ways to uncover those hidden job openings:

Where the Jobs Are This Week | Fox Business

Where the Jobs Are This Week | Fox Business: The latest data show us the true unemployment rate for Millennials, that age group between 18–29, is sitting at 16.1%. The effective rate is a combination of kids who either gave up looking, or continue to look but are not having any luck.

Here’s a list of companies that want college grads, and these are jobs that are open now

5 Ways Your Cover Letter Lost You The Job - Forbes

5 Ways Your Cover Letter Lost You The Job - Forbes: When it comes to cover letters, I’ve seen—and tried—it all. I’ve written stiff, formal documents (“Dear Sir or Madame”), overly casual notes (“Hey guys! Cover letters suck, huh?”), and everything in between. One time, I even composed a cover letter entirely in rhyme. (Yes, I did. And no, I didn’t get the job.)

Applying for a Job? 5 Follow-up Tips That Can Net Success | Fox Business

Applying for a Job? 5 Follow-up Tips That Can Net Success | Fox Business: Call it being proactive. Or persistent. Effective follow up is an essential part of the professional development experience--especially when it comes to the job-search process.