We recently shared our “best of” résumé tips, and now we’ve put together a post on resources for those who are considering relocation.
A recent CareerBuilder survey revealed that 32 percent of employers said they would be willing to pay to relocate new employees this year. To help job seekers considering a career-related move, CareerBuilder launched CareerRelocate.com. Job seekers who visit the website can:
Run a simple keyword or category search and view a map detailing where the most and fewest opportunities are for their line of work.
View actual relocation opportunities in different cities.
Learn what they would need to earn …
It’s Tuesday, and you know what that means — it’s time for our weekly companies hiring list. This week, we’re featuring companies from a variety of industries, including insurance, retail and home health care.
Are you on the job hunt? Take a look at the below list, and click on the links to learn more about the current jobs available at each of these companies. If you see any positions that are a fit with your background, skills or interests, we encourage you to apply.
1. Aflac
Industry: Insurance
Sample job title: Account …
Last week we profiled CDL drivers, one of the six most in-demand jobs in the U.S., according to information from CareerBuilder’s database. Today we’re highlighting another in-demand job — computer numerically controlled machinists. CNC machinists program machines through a computer in order to cut and shape metal parts.
According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, CNC machinists typically work in machine shops, toolrooms and on factory floors. While they usually have a regular work schedule, overtime is common. Per CareerBuilder’s Supply & Demand Portal, the average national salary is $48,000, and the top cities hiring for these positions are Houston, Minneapolis and Cleveland.
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Summer is quickly approaching, and soon high-school seniors will be donning their caps and gowns and receiving their diplomas. According to the National Center for Educational Statistics, a projected 3.2 million students will be part of the 2011-12 high-school graduation class. What’s next for these young adults? How many of them will leave their homes come August to embark on their college adventures, and how many will forgo postsecondary education and head straight to the workforce?
The Bureau of Labor Statistics recently shed some light on the habits of high-school graduates. According to …
Let’s be honest. Who hasn’t used Facebook or another social media website before to dig for dirt on an ex-boyfriend, check out a picture of a potential set up, or see how that old classmate you despised is looking these days (and secretly hoping she didn’t age well).
If you’re checking out their profiles, they may be looking at yours too. And they’re not the only ones. According to a new CareerBuilder survey, 37 percent of companies reveal they use social networking sites to research job prospects. Of the employers who don’t …