http://www.examiner.com/x-8211-DC-Careers-Examiner?cid=exrss-DC-Careers-Examiner en-us Mon, 23 Nov 2009 09:12:52 -0700 Wed, 18 Nov 2009 19:17:47 -0700 BlogCFC http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss http://www.examiner.com/x-8211-DC-Careers-Examiner~y2009m11d18-5-ways-to-reduce-on-the-job-stress?cid=exrss-DC-Careers-Examiner AP Photo / David KarpWhen does stress occur? Quite simply, stress occurs when the employee believes that the demands of a task are greater than their ability to complete that task. On a larger scale, stress occurs when the employee believes that the ... Careers Wed, 18 Nov 2009 19:17:47 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-8211-DC-Careers-Examiner~y2009m11d18-5-ways-to-reduce-on-the-job-stress?cid=exrss-DC-Careers-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-8211-DC-Careers-Examiner~y2009m11d14-5-Tips-on-office-politics-for-your-first-year?cid=exrss-DC-Careers-Examiner AP Photo / Pavel Tevekhov/PoolYour first year in a job is crucial. Learning the job and discovering the ropes of the office political structure can be stressful. Just like meeting someone for the first time, your first few months can determine the ri... Careers Sat, 14 Nov 2009 20:08:19 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-8211-DC-Careers-Examiner~y2009m11d14-5-Tips-on-office-politics-for-your-first-year?cid=exrss-DC-Careers-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-8211-DC-Careers-Examiner~y2009m11d3-Leadership-is-the-new-buzz-word-in-the-workplace?cid=exrss-DC-Careers-Examiner AP Photo / Kirsty WigglesworthOrganizations have a new buzz word - and that word is “leadership.” What makes leadership the new buzz word?  In the past, companies were happy with the “manager.” The manager managed process... Careers Tue, 03 Nov 2009 19:29:55 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-8211-DC-Careers-Examiner~y2009m11d3-Leadership-is-the-new-buzz-word-in-the-workplace?cid=exrss-DC-Careers-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-8211-DC-Careers-Examiner~y2009m10d20-Which-is-more-important--money-or-the-right-job?cid=exrss-DC-Careers-Examiner AP Photo / Steve HelberJobs are tight in today’s economy. With seven applicants for each vacancy, the competition is fierce. The perfect resume, attitude and focus are required to impress hiring managers looking for the best fit.  Despite ... Careers Tue, 20 Oct 2009 11:19:32 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-8211-DC-Careers-Examiner~y2009m10d20-Which-is-more-important--money-or-the-right-job?cid=exrss-DC-Careers-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-8211-DC-Careers-Examiner~y2009m10d14-Will-Creigh-Deeds-or-Bob-McDonnell-bring-jobs-to-Virginia?cid=exrss-DC-Careers-Examiner AP Photo / Steve HelberVirginia unemployed workers are weighing their choice in the gubernatorial race between Democrat state Sen. Creigh Deeds and Republican Bob McDonnell. Virginia unemployment fell for two straight months between July and Aug... Unemployment news Wed, 14 Oct 2009 20:01:34 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-8211-DC-Careers-Examiner~y2009m10d14-Will-Creigh-Deeds-or-Bob-McDonnell-bring-jobs-to-Virginia?cid=exrss-DC-Careers-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-8211-DC-Careers-Examiner~y2009m10d13-Unemployed-Consider-going-back-to-school?cid=exrss-DC-Careers-Examiner AP Photo / Spencer GreenDoes higher education lead to higher earnings? Does higher education increase your success of getting a job? While this issue may be debatable, being unemployed may be the perfect opportunity to go back to school. While there ... Resources Tue, 13 Oct 2009 18:36:44 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-8211-DC-Careers-Examiner~y2009m10d13-Unemployed-Consider-going-back-to-school?cid=exrss-DC-Careers-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-8211-DC-Careers-Examiner~y2009m10d12-Military-experience-is-a-plus-in-a-job-search?cid=exrss-DC-Careers-Examiner  AP Photo / Bullit MarquezCivic pride and service appreciation are often deciding factors for employers when it comes to hiring veterans and other prior military personnel. How can that be? Military discipline, training and experience are consid... General Unemployment Mon, 12 Oct 2009 14:14:17 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-8211-DC-Careers-Examiner~y2009m10d12-Military-experience-is-a-plus-in-a-job-search?cid=exrss-DC-Careers-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-8211-DC-Careers-Examiner~y2009m10d9-Obama-announces-new-initiatives-during-National-Disability-Employment-Awareness-Month?cid=exrss-DC-Careers-Examiner AP Photo / Mel Evans October is National Disability Employment Awareness Month (NDEAM). During the month, President Obama and the U.S. Department of Labor Office of Disability Employment Policy (ODEP) have announced new initiatives to assist the 5... Unemployment news Fri, 09 Oct 2009 09:52:32 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-8211-DC-Careers-Examiner~y2009m10d9-Obama-announces-new-initiatives-during-National-Disability-Employment-Awareness-Month?cid=exrss-DC-Careers-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-8211-DC-Careers-Examiner~y2009m10d2-1645-million-in-grants-for-state-unemployment-insurance-technology-improvements-announced?cid=exrss-DC-Careers-Examiner AP Photo / Choi Jae-KooMaryland, Virginia and the District of Columbia are to receive part of the $164.5 million dollar technology infrastructure grant announced by the U.S. Department of Labor. This money is earmarked to “upgrade and improve t... Unemployment news Fri, 02 Oct 2009 10:33:14 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-8211-DC-Careers-Examiner~y2009m10d18-1645-million-in-grants-for-state-unemployment-insurance-technology-improvements-announced?cid=exrss-DC-Careers-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-8211-DC-Careers-Examiner~y2009m9d28-Governor-Kaine-announces--Tax-Amnesty-Program-in-Virginia--Get-Square-VA?cid=exrss-DC-Careers-Examiner AP Photo / Harry Cabluck It’s Virginia’s turn to participate in a tax amnesty program. Governor Tim Kaine announced that Virginia residents and businesses have two months to settle their debts at half the interest and no penalty. The l... Unemployment news Mon, 28 Sep 2009 14:07:05 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-8211-DC-Careers-Examiner~y2009m9d28-Governor-Kaine-announces--Tax-Amnesty-Program-in-Virginia--Get-Square-VA?cid=exrss-DC-Careers-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-8211-DC-Careers-Examiner~y2009m9d27-5-FAQ-to-understanding-the-American-Recovery-and-Reinvestment-Act?cid=exrss-DC-Careers-Examiner AP Photo / Charles Dharapak The American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA) is the federal stimulus plan designed to positively impact the employment situation and provide a much needed jump start to the state of the economy. What are some of t... Unemployment news Sun, 27 Sep 2009 16:31:07 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-8211-DC-Careers-Examiner~y2009m9d27-5-FAQ-to-understanding-the-American-Recovery-and-Reinvestment-Act?cid=exrss-DC-Careers-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-8211-DC-Careers-Examiner~y2009m9d23-Can-the-H1N1-flu-virus-affect-me-if-Im-unemployed?cid=exrss-DC-Careers-Examiner AP Photo / Mahesh Kumar A You bet. Don’t let the lack of going to work everyday and being home secluded from the throngs of sick people lull you into a false sense of security about catching the virus. While we are fortunate that for most pe... Surviving unemployment Wed, 23 Sep 2009 13:15:37 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-8211-DC-Careers-Examiner~y2009m9d23-Can-the-H1N1-flu-virus-affect-me-if-Im-unemployed?cid=exrss-DC-Careers-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-8211-DC-Careers-Examiner~y2009m9d21-Dr-Blanks-keynote-speaker-at-reemployment-conference-and-hiring-thousands-to-work-on-census?cid=exrss-DC-Careers-Examiner AP Photo / Craig LassigRebecca Blank, Under Secretary for Economic Affairs, U.S. Department of Conference gave the Keynote Address before hundreds of policymakers and researchers at the Recovery and Reemployment Research Conference held in Washington... Unemployment news Mon, 21 Sep 2009 21:32:40 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-8211-DC-Careers-Examiner~y2009m9d21-Dr-Blanks-keynote-speaker-at-reemployment-conference-and-hiring-thousands-to-work-on-census?cid=exrss-DC-Careers-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-8211-DC-Careers-Examiner~y2009m9d16-Free-Job-Workshops-Announced-by-Governor-Kaine?cid=exrss-DC-Careers-Examiner AP Photo / Paul SancyaVirginia Governor Timothy Kaine announced that five job workshops will be held to bring help to the thousands of unemployed workers in Northern Virginia. The free workshops will provide essential assistance to job seekers. ... Workshops Wed, 16 Sep 2009 18:22:16 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-8211-DC-Careers-Examiner~y2009m9d16-Free-Job-Workshops-Announced-by-Governor-Kaine?cid=exrss-DC-Careers-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-8211-DC-Careers-Examiner~y2009m9d11-Recovery-and-Reemployment-Research-Conference-in-DC--September-1516?cid=exrss-DC-Careers-Examiner Photo Sam Kittner  - Thousands  attend DC Federal Government  job fair.There is currently a waiting list for attendance to the Recovery and Reemployment Research Conference being held at the L’Enfant Plaza on September 15-16, 200... Unemployment news Fri, 11 Sep 2009 13:09:18 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-8211-DC-Careers-Examiner~y2009m9d11-Recovery-and-Reemployment-Research-Conference-in-DC--September-1516?cid=exrss-DC-Careers-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-8211-DC-Careers-Examiner~y2009m9d9-Think-outside-the-box-and-consider-a-career-in-the-nonprofit-sector?cid=exrss-DC-Careers-Examiner AP Photo / Jose SanchezIt is important to explore all avenues when looking for your next career. Most people tend to look for careers in private companies or within a government agency. If you have never worked in the nonprofit sector, a ca... Resources Wed, 09 Sep 2009 11:19:38 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-8211-DC-Careers-Examiner~y2009m9d9-Think-outside-the-box-and-consider-a-career-in-the-nonprofit-sector?cid=exrss-DC-Careers-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-8211-DC-Careers-Examiner~y2009m9d8-Unemployed-and-considering-starting-your-own-business-Sign-up-for-free-workshops?cid=exrss-DC-Careers-Examiner AP Photo / Paul SakumaStatistics show that many unemployed workers are deciding to start their own businesses in the face of increasing unemployment. Companies that are unable to keep their regular workers are hiring consultants and other indepe... Resources Tue, 08 Sep 2009 05:55:13 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-8211-DC-Careers-Examiner~y2009m9d8-Unemployed-and-considering-starting-your-own-business-Sign-up-for-free-workshops?cid=exrss-DC-Careers-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-8211-DC-Careers-Examiner~y2009m9d7-Three-scams-to-avoid-when-seeking-debt-relief?cid=exrss-DC-Careers-Examiner AP Photo / Mary AltafferDebt is overwhelming whether it’s from illness, overspending or unemployment. When bills become overwhelming, debt relief is the first action that many people take in order to save their homes and protect their credit. B... Resources Mon, 07 Sep 2009 07:40:17 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-8211-DC-Careers-Examiner~y2009m9d7-Three-scams-to-avoid-when-seeking-debt-relief?cid=exrss-DC-Careers-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-8211-DC-Careers-Examiner~y2009m9d5-Timing-of-unemployment-report-affects-reduction-in-Virginias-rate-for-July?cid=exrss-DC-Careers-Examiner AP Photo / Tony DejakThe seasonally unadjusted unemployment rate for Virginia fell .4 percent in July to 6.9 percent reducing the number of unemployed workers by 16,500. The timing of the report played an important role in the figures this month.July... Unemployment news Sat, 05 Sep 2009 11:48:21 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-8211-DC-Careers-Examiner~y2009m9d5-Timing-of-unemployment-report-affects-reduction-in-Virginias-rate-for-July?cid=exrss-DC-Careers-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-8211-DC-Careers-Examiner~y2009m9d4-Are-you-dumbing-down-your-resume-to-get-a-job?cid=exrss-DC-Careers-Examiner AP Photo / Paul SakumaAs the unemployment situation shows no signs of improving, recruiters are concerned about the newest trend in resumes. As distasteful as the term may be, it speaks to what many are now doing to find a job in a very difficult, hi... General Unemployment Fri, 04 Sep 2009 13:49:27 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-8211-DC-Careers-Examiner~y2009m9d4-Are-you-dumbing-down-your-resume-to-get-a-job?cid=exrss-DC-Careers-Examiner