Advertisement:

Posts tagged "unemployment rate"

Stepping Up Your Job Search

Stepping Up Your Job Search
With unemployment at a stubborn 9.4% in Illinois, the quest for a new job is still a challenge for most.  The U.S.unemployment rate is at 8.3%; considerably lower, but still not an acceptable number for most Americans.  This economy is poised for a slow recovery, with the number of jobs lagging behind corporate profits. Many... Read more »
By Terri Lee Ryan,
March 21, 2012 at 3:33 pm
• 1 comment

Small Businesses Start Hiring: Unemployment at 8.6%

Small Businesses Start Hiring: Unemployment at 8.6%
In what surprised economists, the unemployment rate for November went down to 8.6% from a stubborn 9%.  This is the lowest unemployment rate since March, 2009 and two months after President Obama took office.  The unemployment figure has been hovering around 9% for 2.5 years. The start-ups and small business that were skittish about hiring... Read more »
By Terri Lee Ryan,
December 2, 2011 at 12:19 pm
• Leave a comment

More Homes " Underwater" and Higher Job Numbers Show Mixed Economic Results

The latest number for Americans who owe more on their mortgage than their homes are worth has risen from 23%-28%.  In a healthy housing market this number is about 5% of homeowners who are “underwater”.  Experts don’t expect an improvement in the market for at least another year which will certainly slow down our economy... Read more »
By Terri Lee Ryan,
May 9, 2011 at 9:29 am
• Leave a comment
Advertisement:

(5) Tips for Getting a Job at a Job Fair!

(5) Tips for Getting a Job at a Job Fair!
Still looking for a job? You are not alone.  With the national unemployment rate “stuck” at 8.8%, many who are still unemployed or underemployed still struggle to find employment. A number of companies appear to be stepping up their hiring, yet there are still too many qualified candidates, for too few jobs. There are a... Read more »
By Terri Lee Ryan,
April 20, 2011 at 4:31 pm
• Leave a comment

Is Our Economy Really Improving? Latest Jobs Report

The latest jobs report for February shows sign that our economy is headed in the right direction.  In February the unemployment rate dropped to 8.9%, the lowest level in almost two years.  192,000 factory, education, construction and professional service jobs were added to our economy. Yet, the U.S. recovery has a long way to go... Read more »
By Terri Lee Ryan,
March 6, 2011 at 7:20 pm
• Leave a comment

(5) Tips for Dealing With a Bad Job

(5) Tips for Dealing With a Bad Job
With our economy struggling to recover as the unemployment rate remains close to 10%, it is not the time to leave a job, until you find another one. Some employees are experiencing intolerabe work environments as companies take advantage of their workers, knowing it’s difficult to find alternative employment.   A former collegue of mine... Read more »
By Terri Lee Ryan,
December 31, 2010 at 6:12 pm
• Leave a comment
Advertisement:

The Facts on the November Unemployment Report

The Facts on the November Unemployment Report
  The November unemployment report released today shows the rate edged up to 9.8% breaking a three month trend of 9.6%.  Clearly we are going in the wrong direction as job seekers become more discouraged and angry as our economy attempts to rebound from the severest recession since the Great Depression in U.S. history.  With... Read more »
By Terri Lee Ryan,
December 3, 2010 at 3:17 pm
• Leave a comment

Increase in Jobs Report Surprise Analysts: Are Their Really More Jobs Out there?

Increase in Jobs Report Surprise Analysts: Are Their Really More Jobs Out there?
Increase in temporary employees Employers added a net of 151,000 jobs last month in October with the private sector job creation at its highest level since April.  This was a sharp contrast from the September report that showed a loss of 41,000 jobs.  So, is our economy actually getting better or is this a fluke... Read more »
By Terri Lee Ryan,
November 5, 2010 at 10:07 am
• Leave a comment

Stocks Soar: Better Than Expected Jobs Report

Stocks Soar: Better Than Expected Jobs Report
Christina Romer, CEA Chair The financial markets liked the August jobs report today that showed that 67,000 jobs were added to the private sector adding to now eight months of growth in this sector. Unemployment is at 9.6 % with average earnings up.3%.  The Dow is likely to have a 4% gain over the past... Read more »
By Terri Lee Ryan,
September 3, 2010 at 9:59 am
• Leave a comment
Advertisement:

It's time to move to North Dakota for a job: 3.1% Unemployment is the lowest in U.S.

Fargo, North Dakota Take out your parkas! We may have to move to North Dakota for employment! At 3.1 % North Dakota has the lowest unemployment rate in the country as of April, 2010. With Illinois unemployment hovering at 10.8% it seems that job hunters should check out what job opportunities are available in this... Read more »
By Terri Lee Ryan,
July 1, 2010 at 10:36 am
• Leave a comment