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Senate Kills Unemployment Compensation Extension

The U.S. Senate on Thursday killed a bill that would have extended payment of unemployment compensation benefits through Dec. 31, 2010. As a result, says the Wall Street Journal, some 1.3 million unemployed Americans will almost immediately lose their assistance. The American Workers, State, and Business Relief Act of 2010 (H.R. 4213), stalled when Senate Democrats failed to get the 60 votes needed to […]

Companies Hiring Right Now

By Ashley Jones A small ray of hope shining through the gloom is the website Indeed.com. This company collects data from job listings globally on the internet. They claim that there are thousands of listings for the likes of government agencies, and big businesses such as Blockbuster and Lockheed Martin. While their data can’t possibly be […]

What to Expect in a Panel Interview

The panel interview can be intimidating! Know what to expect and prepare to handle the interview in a professional and winning way. About the Panel Interview These type of job interviews are often considered a more time-efficient process for the employer. A number of those involved in the decision-making process from different parts of the […]