TheJobHunt

Despite 13.7 million unemployed people in America, there are jobs out there somewhere. You just have to know where to look. As one of those looking for full-time work, I often come across odd job listings, some of which I've applied for. I recently came across a weekly list by the Christian Science...

In the 10 months since I was laid off, I've applied for or have seen job openings that were a little wacky or pushed my limits for employment -- helping a convicted killer get publicity for his book, working for the U.S. military as an editor...in Iraq.But pushing marijuana, at least in the Nevada...

Saying goodbye to your former co-workers with a mass e-mail is becoming a bit of an art form. Sending off an e-mail while full of emotions after just losing your job, for instance, can lead to a nasty letter that could burn some bridges. A lighthearted, funny tone can offend some people. A short,...

This should come as no surprise to anyone who has been to a job fair: The line at a federal job fair in Atlanta went around the block Thursday morning. I've written about job fairs on my personal blog about being an unemployed dad, and I've been to a handful since being laid off back in June. But...

More people are underemployed, or "involuntary part-time workers," a factor that started before the current recession in December 2007, according to recent figures from the federal Bureau of Labor Statistics. Hooray. I (and 7.3 million other people working part-time for economic reasons) have a...

I've been looking for months to work for a not-for-profit group, mostly because I'm interested in the work they do and would like to find a job helping the community. A recent report by the Bureau of Labor Statistics points out a few other good reasons: Non-profits are experiencing rapid employment...

Maybe it's the beaches, waves and relaxing atmosphere of the Caribbean. Or maybe the fact that workers are paid so little they don't strain themselves. Whatever the reason, the U.S. Virgin Islands are the safest place for workers in the United States or any of its territories, according to recent...

For the 10.3 million unemployed people in the United States who are looking for a job, one of the most frustrating aspects of a job hunt is waiting for the phone to ring. Especially after an interview. And especially after an employer says "We'll call you soon." I know. I've been doing it for six...