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Moonlighting in · Taking a Survival Job · IT Hiring Update · IT Recruiter Q&A · Security Clearances Stall IT Jobseekers · Ten Ways to Keep Busy Between Jobs · Networking Groups Unemployment Rate (SA)
Apr. '05 - May '05: 2,200 Hiring Events To see an up-to-date list of upcoming hiring events, please visit our web page: http://www.ppwfc.org Workshops PPWFC offers a variety of workshops for all levels of job seekers. For more information or to register for one of our workshops visit us at http://www.ppwfc.org. |
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Moonlighting in Are you one of us? Are you thinking of joining us? By us, I am referring to the one in 17 Americans who are working more than one job. Click here for complete article. The Pros and Cons of
Taking a Survival Job Survival Job: Typically a low-end, low-paying job that a displaced job-seeker takes on a temporary basis (often as a last resort) when unemployed to cover basic living costs, in order to survive and avoid bankruptcy -- or worse. Click here for more information. IT Hiring Update Several studies of IT hiring and spending plans paint a mixed picture for technology job seekers. Taken together, the studies back up anecdotal evidence from techies, who say they face uncertain career prospects in the face of lackluster job growth, outsourcing and other trends. Click here for complete list of studies. IT Recruiter Q&A Sooner or later, you're going to call a recruiter or -- if you've got in-demand expertise -- find yourself on the receiving end of such a call. Click here for questions and answers. Security Clearances
Stall IT Jobseekers The security clearance backlog is drawing the ire of both lawmakers and employers, who claim the situation is a drag on the job market and a detriment to national security. Click here for complete story. Ten Ways to Keep Busy
Between Jobs With resume gaps now the norm, workers should pay attention to how they spend their time between jobs. The reason is simple: Employers want to know how job candidates spent their time when they were out of work. Learning? Traveling? Moping? Unless you project the image of a can-do job seeker, you're likely to have a tough time bouncing back from periods of unemployment. Click here for more information. PPWFC
Network Groups The PPWFC Network Groups promote networking among those
currently unemployed, concerned about losing their job, or looking for a new
career opportunity. The goals of the
Network Groups include sharing information about job leads and opportunities;
sharpening job search skills, techniques and ideas; supporting and
encouraging one another in the job search process. Three network groups are held at PPWFC
every week: The IT group meets Tuesday
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