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	from Alison Doyle The unemployment rate was 5.5% in June and payroll employment was down by 62,000. Employment continued to fall in construction, manufacturing, and employment services, while health care and mining added jobs.
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More Job Cuts This is the 6th month in a row that the economy has lost jobs and MarketWatch reports that corporate layoffs are up 21% over the same time period last year. Layoffs are reported at Citgroup, Starbucks, American Airlines, Anheuser-Busch, General Motors, and many other companies.              More Topics Job Listings Job Search Advice Resignation Letters, Thank You Letters, Employment Letters Job Search Networking Local Job Search Job Applications Job Listings One Day One Job - Entry Level Jobs One Day One Job isn't your typical entry level jobs site. On most sites that focus on entry level positions, job seekers have to weed through listings for jobs...read more   Where the Job Postings Are Have you noticed fewer job postings when you're searching the job boards? Barron's reported that Monster's job postings were down 18% in April and 21% in May. Overall, The Conference...read more     Sponsored Links   Top Picks - Books: Job Search  from your  Job Searching  Guide Need job search help? There are a variety of books available that will step you the job search process with advice on everything from how to get focused, how to find a job and how to target and track of your job search. 1) What Color is Your Parachute? This book has been a best selling job-hunting book for over 30 years. Must reading for the job seeker or the career changer with a wealth of job search advice and resources. 2) 10 Insider Secrets to Job Hunting Success Advice on how to identify your selling points, how to define your ideal job, create resumes and cover letters, find jobs and get and prepare for interviews. 3) Job Hunting for Dummies This book covers all the job hunting basics, and then some -from resumes, interviews, networking, and targeting your job search to which jobs and careers have the best potential.   Just for Grads Gifts & Celebrations for Graduates Get tips on celebrating the graduate in your life, from party planning to smart gifts and fun gadgets.

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