Archive for January, 2009
Why can’t I find my company in your database ?
We are getting quite a few comments from people who have written to us that they cannot find a company in our database. So we thought we will answer that. We have a worldwide database of more than 60,000 companies and we are constantly adding to that database.So there is a good chance that your [...]
New wave of job cuts hit IT contractors
Most IT contractors had it reasonably good for the past few years. As the world around us became more and more Tech oriented, IT departments everywhere ballooned. A good chunk of them were contractors. It was great for the contractors as well …. no more appraisals and higher pay including overtime. The party seems to [...]
Resumes that catch the eye at small companies.
Given that more than 60% of new jobs in this country are created by small businesses, I thought I would write a post regarding applying there. With unprecedented layoffs in corporate America in the last few months, this might be a good time to revisit your resume. I consider any company with less than a [...]
Black Monday – More jobs lost yesterday that any in recent memory
Just when you thought that layoffs were restricted to the financial and housing sectors, yesterday proved that the entire economy is in a deep recession. From banks to manufacturing to media, everyone is in deep recession. Even Federal and State agencies are cutting budgets and are having to shed workers.
According to our own estimate, more [...]
In 2009, being in the layoff business is “big business”
Finally, one industry that is hiring. On one hand companies are eliminating jobs at an unprecedented rate, but there is one industry that is thriving. Businesses that specialize in ‘Career Transition”. A number of these agencies are hiring. Recently laid off …. perhaps your experience can help others. Check out the full article in New [...]
