Gov. Paterson signed a bill that gives New York residents 16 more weeks of unemployment! That brings the grand total to 18 months! I guess that’s why NY residents have been getting less unemployment than CT and NJ! Now it all makes sense! Unemployment is great and all but I’m sure most people would prefer a job.
Unlucky: Thirteen More Weeks Of Unemployment Benefits In New York State.
If you are like me and constantly wondering what other jobs require, pay, and are like, then this article should be pretty interesting. It’s a ranking of 200 jobs, what they are, what they do, and where they are. I’m sort of an employment voyeur at this point…love learning about what everyone does, how they got there, and what their typical day is like. To date, I think I’ve worked in 10 different fields…I’m hoping to slow my roll a little bit and figure out what field and job are a proper fit but I don’t seem much closer. But along the way I’ve learned certain things about office environments and types of work that appeal and repel so I guess I’m making some progress. Please feel free to share your thoughts in the comments.
JobsRated.com: A Comprehensive Ranking of 200 Different Jobs – CareerCast.com.
Fascinated, committed, compelled, driven and attacking from all sides…I don’t know why I find this video so funny…probably the way he jumps out at the end. Good times.
Real Simple, as the name of the mag implies, tends to take complicated issues like cleaning and relationships and breaks them down into easy to read lists and articles. They’ve slapped together a decent little job how-to. I think I’ve featured articles that deal with most of these issues in depth but for those of you looking for a simple list, here you go!
Forbes just released a list of the worst cities for job searching and the best. Anchorage is up at the top of the list! Apparently they have tons of health care jobs and some other stuff going on. There are certainly some interesting towns but most of the job growth seems to be in seasonal industries like tourism or agriculture. It’s certainly an interesting slide show and it’s fun to day-dream about being an apple farmer…of course the dream is a little different than the reality.
I’ve already posted a few articles about how to help a friend who has been recently laid off. This is an excellent list for people who are in a position to help and are looking to do something more constructive for a friend in the midst of a job search. Love the idea of gift cards in exchange for services. It won’t pay the ConEd bill but it can help if it’s for the grocery store, liquor store, or drug store. These tough financial times call for creativity and innovation and job searching tends to take a toll so it often helps to have a friend taken an interest and offer a fresh perspective. The Job Search Survival Kit is a great idea. Just remember, don’t ever start off with “how’s the Job Search going?”…That’s the worst question. But constructive suggestions like creating vision statements and balancing the job-hunt with things like matinees or walks in the park are great. I’ve basically been splitting my day. I spend the mornings job hunting and then spend the rest of the day exploring the neighborhood, meeting friends for lunch or early happy hour. As silly as it sounds, I really enjoy getting to explore the city when everyone else is at work. The streets of New York are never empty but at least they are less crowded during the workday! At my old job, I used to daydream all the time about other things I could be doing…I wish I’d kept a list so I could be checking it off now!
So CNN says “Ignore the Doom and Gloom!” errr and particular the seriously dark news that’s coming out tomorrow about the unemployment rate 
Forget about it! Concentrate on changing your career so that it falls neatly into health care, education, government, or agriculture. That sounds so easy! Oh and you should be ‘flexible’ too. And move to the South! Apparently they’ve finally recovered from all the carpet bagging and the War of Northern Aggression and are rich with jobs that they want to share with Yankees and people from square states. Oh wait-then the article says, yes the south but not South Carolina or Florida…and that you should move to North Dakota, Minnesota, Kansas and Oklahoma. Well sure! Those states are great! That seems perfectly reasonable! I should totally move there for a job. Oh wait…now the article says to ignore location and concentrate on making your self seem ‘unique’ and focus on your ‘core skills’. Well, that’s the problem see…I don’t have core skills for a job in health care, education, or agriculture. This article is awesome. Thanks for the GREAT advice CNN. The only thing this article shows me is that the ‘experts’ giving out advice are just as confused, lost, and scared as the rest of us. I also read another article today that said even recruiters are now passing out their resumes. Aces!
To find a job, ignore doom-and-gloom news, experts say – CNN.com.
What’s even more hysterical is that EVERY OTHER FREAKING ARTICLE under jobs is DOOM AND GLOOM. This is literally the next article below the above on the website:
Worst is yet to come for job market
Thanks CNN!
Very short article with 5 super quick tips to help you cope with a less than ideal job situation. I’ve been there…Momo is totally there right now and I believe this list can really help. I have so many friends who are working longer and hating their jobs more and more which is only natural when you have less and less time for your self, your family, and your friends. Exercise is the best way to relieve stress so make sure you take at least a little time for yourself. It keeps you focused and your mind clear-exercise has even been shown to increase brain function. It’s a win-win! You feel better about yourself, your day, and everything that follows. The other point I would stress is to take at least a little time-even if it’s just once a week-to figure out what you want to do next and find a better job. I HATE job hunting, I HATE cover letters, and I HATE resumes-but if you’re hatred of your job is worse than your hatred of these tasks, they become easy to do! The week before I was laid off, I retooled my resume, dug up an old cover letter, and put a list of jobs together off Idealist.org. I actually enjoyed doing it all because it reminded me that there are other jobs out there and that I’ve got a decent resume and mad skillz. It also helped me clarify what I really hated about my job (most everything), what I loved (my coworkers), and what I should avoid in the future (jobs with no direct, no growth, or that depend on the manic throws of the stock market for existence).
I’ve seen sites like this for law firms but never a site that was so broad in scope! I think it’s a brilliant idea. It’s one thing to look at stats for a potential employer when trying to figure out if you’re a good match but this can take you much deeper! Being able to read employees’ testimonials about how much they love or hate their jobs and employers is pretty pimp. I can’t wait to have a possible employer to look up! I haven’t done much digging so let me know what y’all think.
JobVent – I Love My Job – I Hate My Job – Read Job Reviews and Rate Your Job.
I have to admit..on this near 60 degree day here in NYC, it’s hard to imagine wanting to be cramped in an office again. That said…the weather’s turning cold again by the end of the week and mama pays her own heating bill so it’s almost time to pound the pavement again…errr…or whatever the internet version is. Here is a list of life hacker’s top five job sites. Also check the comments for additional hints and tools. AND GET OUTSIDE! It’s FABULOUS! Almost feels like SPRING!
Hive Five: Five Best Online Job Search Sites.
And don’t forget about Idealist for non-profit work. Excellent site for lot’s of excellent jobs-and not all of them have non-profit prices.
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