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The Employment Guide Columbia Edition - July 21-27, 2008

Monday, July 21, 2008

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Don't forget to visit http://Columbia.EmploymentGuide.com/ for more job listings and to learn more about the employers you see in this week's edition.

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The Employment Guide Columbia Edition - July 14-20, 2008

Tuesday, July 15, 2008

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Some of this week's advertisers are:



  • Rea Contracting, LLC
  • Jiffy Lube
  • AAA Car Care Center
  • Centura College
  • Southeastern School of Neuromuscular Massage
  • Alliance Tractor Trailer
  • U.S. Security Associates
  • Andersen Services
  • Securitas
Don't forget to visit http://Columbia.EmploymentGuide.com/ for more job listings and to learn more about the employers you see in this week's edition.

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When the Going Gets Tough, The Tough Get Jobs

Monday, July 07, 2008


South Carolina’s jobless rate rose to 6.5 percent in May, the highest mark since January 2006. Those who monitor employment trends attributed that jump to people such as Ouzts, who are re-entering the job market because of economic pressure on their household budgets.


Sam McClary, labor market analyst with the S.C. Employment Security Commission, said that trend should hold through the summer.


Why?


There’s no end in sight for rising gas prices. And, as gas prices go up, so does everything else in a family’s budget.


Source: Driving back into the job pool, The State


Gas prices don't make it easy on anyone. This article particularly highlights stay-at-home moms and retirees. Have you thought about going back in the workforce? How has it changed (if at all) your job search?

By the way, don't forget you can win a Gas card from us by entering our weekly contest.

- Rosie Reilman

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The Employment Guide Columbia Edition - July 7-13, 2008

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Some of this week's advertisers are:


  • Centura College
  • ECPI College of Technology
  • AAA Car Care Center
  • Sodexo
  • Gaz-Bah Mini Shop
  • Teleperformance
  • Andersen Services
  • Penhall Company
  • Rea Contracting
  • Asphalt Matericals Company
Don't forget to visit http://Columbia.EmploymentGuide.com/ for more job listings and to learn more about the employers you see in this week's edition.

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The Employment Guide Columbia Edition - June 30 - July 6, 2008

Tuesday, July 01, 2008

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Some of this week's advertisers are:
  • Andersen Services
  • Jiffy Lube
  • ECPI College of Technology
  • AAA Carolinas
  • Penhall Company
  • Sodexo Carolina Dining Services
  • Teleperformance
  • Phoenix Landscape Management
Don't forget to visit http://Columbia.EmploymentGuide.com/ for more job listings and to learn more about the employers you see in this week's edition.

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Job Market Raises Questions About Career Choice

Thursday, June 26, 2008

I read a really interesting post on Brazen Careerist by Beth Harris today. The post, Today's Job Market Makes Me Question My Career Choice, I think pretty much sums up a lot of sentiments people have when looking at the job market. While certain industries are having a harder time, there are industries that can't seem to fill positions at the same rate they are opening.

Every other day there are stories and reports of job losses, and “natural” attrition in the industry has grown 10 fold. It is really unavoidable, because ultimately it is all about profit, and no company in this market will retain employees that it doesn’t really need. Downsizing happens everywhere. But the human toll, and the revelation of the contradictions of the market, bear noticing.
Healthcare, particularly nursing and government agencies like the Border Patrol are two of the industries that she talks about as being in real need of people.

She brings up a good point. When searching for a career do you consider what the job market is like when deciding what you want to do? Most of us when we're younger, we don't usually consider the economy or pay scale when we dream about what we want to be in we grow up. I know several times I've looked at a few of my nursing friends and seen all the benefits and different things they've been able to do because they are in a career that is in high demand.
Then again, according to an NPR story, new graduates hitting the job market don't have much to worry about, it's still a good year to be graduating and hittin the job market. Employers project an increase in new graduate hires this year as opposed to last year. The report also suggests a book called What is that Job and How the Hell Do I Get It by David J. Rosen.
The book sounds especially good for high school seniors (and maybe even new graduates) who aren't sure what they want to do as far as a career goes. It picks out 50 cool and interesting jobs, what exactly the job responsibilities are and how you go about getting hired.
In my opinion, I think it's good to keep your dreams and goals. Sometimes you have to get creative and find a less obvious way of doing your 'dream job'. Things like the economy might hold you back for awhile but it's important to remember that the job market always changes. Sometimes, you can find happiness without having a specific career path and if for some reason you can't have a 'dream job' you can still find ways to live your dream.
So should you consider economy? Sure. But that doesn't mean that everyone should quit their jobs, change their majors or go back to school to get their nursing degree. (Unless of course that's what you'd really be happy doing.) Just take some time and get creative. Seek out and ask people who are in the career you want about th work they are doing - what they like and don't like, what they do during their work hours, etc. Get a little creative about your job search and in picking your career.
- Rosie Reilman, Photos by patrick dodson and adtmarin

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The Employment Guide Columbia Edition - June 23-29, 2008

Monday, June 23, 2008

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Some of this week's advertisers are:
  • ECPI College of Technology
  • Andersen Services
  • Centura College
  • AAA
  • Teleperformance
  • The Cleaning Authority
  • Gaz-Bah Mini Shops
  • Personnel Management
Don't forget to visit http://Columbia.EmploymentGuide.com/ for more job listings and to learn more about the employers you see in this week's edition.

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Win a $50 Gas Card!

Tuesday, June 17, 2008


Gas prices have been on the rise. The Employment Guide has decided to do something to help. We're going to give away a $50 gas card every week to a randomly drawn name. The contest starts July 1st.


To Enter

Use the Chat Box to the right in the sidebar.

You'll need to type in and enter your Name, Telephone Number and Email address. (If it says we're offline, that's ok. We'll still get your entry.)

Only enter once and you have to be 16 years or older to win.

If you try and enter more than once, it's in vain because we're not going to count multiple entries.


Your contact information will only be used to contact you if you're the winner. So you can get a job on EmploymentGuide.com and now we'll help you get there each week. Any questions you can send to ncjobs@employmentguide.com but we're only accepting entries through the Chat box.
photo by A Siegel

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