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Unemployment and Career News July 27th, 2010

admin — Wed, 28 Jul 2010 09:19:19 +0000

President Obama signed the Emergency Unemployment Benefits Extension Bill, HR 5618, into law last Thursday after the bill was passed three hours earlier by the U.S House of Representatives on a vote of 272 to 152. The bill, which would reestablish Tier 3 unemployment for 3 million Americans at an average weekly benefit amount if $306, was approved on Wednesday by the U.S Senate in a highly bipartisan vote. This is the eighteenth extension since the start of the recession in 2008. The bill has been opposed by Republican lawmakers since its introduction in February due to its projected $34 billion dollar price tag., and fears of the growing $13 trillion U.S deficit. The bill will allow those currently on unemployment to file for extension until November 30, 2010 five months later then the previous date of June 2, 2010. The new extension schedule is retroactive allowing those who are passed the deadline to have payments reestablished. Benefit payments are expected to go out as early as next week as each state reviews claims based on the guidelines laid out by the bill. This news comes as monthly unemployment claims rose 37,000 to 464,000 up from the 445,000 expected by a Dow Jones economic survey. It is hoped that the continued purchasing power provided to the unemployed will help aid the shaky U.S economy.

Useful links and news around the web:

Some tips for the unemployed.

How to apply for unemployment.

More information about unemployment benefits extension.

Find out if you qualify for unemployment benefit extension.

Some future prediction for unemployment rates and the U.S job market

Unemployment News July 20th, 2010

admin — Sat, 24 Jul 2010 22:49:21 +0000

Senate Democrats have blocked the Republican filibuster on unemployment benefit extension bill H.R. 4213. The block was passed by house Democrats in a 60-40 vote at 2:30 PM on July 21, 2010 after West Virginia Senator Robert Bird’s replacement, Carte Goodwin, was sworn in. The bill, which will now go through a simple majority vote, is expected to pass within the next 24 hours before going to the House of Representatives for vote. The bill once passed will extend filling dead lines for unemployment benefits. This bill however is not the unemployment benefit extension many Americans have hoped for, however the bill would allow individuals in states with an unemployment rate above 8.5% to continuing to collect unemployment benefits for up to 99 weeks. The bill is retroactive meaning it would also allow payments to individuals who have failed to file on the previous deadline of June 2 to start receiving benefits again. It’s thought that this will be helpful to 2.5 million Americans. Currently, 24 states and the District of Columbia qualify for the 99 week deadline. Many are concerned that the filling deadline extension will still leave millions of Americans without an income. The 99 week unemployed are the most concern as no long term extensions will go into effect.

US unemployment at 9.5 appears to have lowered for now.

The effect bill H.R. 4213 will have on the upcoming elections.

Republicans try to stop unemployment extension.

Unemployment falls but part time jobs raise in the UK.

Unemployment rate has fallen in 39 states.

Unemployment News July 2010

admin — Wed, 14 Jul 2010 17:50:24 +0000

Recent unemployment stats in the US are all pointing towards a slow but steady economic growth pattern. Statistics issued from the Bureau of Labor indicate that the total number of unemployed Americans has gone down to 14.6 million, which represents a 9.5% proportion of the population. This is despite large exits from Government employment, with an estimated quarter of a million workers being released from temporary contracts now that the 2010 census has been completed. In amongst those finding new jobs, adult women seem to be picking up more work recently, with their unemployment rate falling to just 7.8%. The worst hit group in June were still teenagers, with over 25% of those wishing to work unable to find employment.

Source: http://www.bls.gov/news.release/empsit.nr0.htm

Contest #1 Winner Announcement

admin — Thu, 31 Dec 2009 05:09:24 +0000

Our contest on “What is your Dream Job?” has successfully concluded. Here are some of the highlighted entries and the winner announcement! Subscribe to our blog for more contests in the future!

Highlights:

I have lived long enough to understand that the best time of your life is just after you realize that it’s not all about you. I have been a mother for six years and instead of pouring myself into their every need, I have learned that taking care of myself is the surest way of showing them how to take care of themselves as they grow and learn. My dream job is to become an Obstetrical Nurse. I am only one year away from becoming an LPN, which is one year away from being an RN. I came to this decision after I went through the experience of child birth myself. I found that there was a number of nurses lacking the compassion and tender care that is missing in people today. I feel like I am the kind of nurturing person that could help new mothers feel settled and hopeful before taking their precious baby’s home. – Susan Herrera

Cooking, cleaning, babies crying. Ever since I’ve been little all I’ve wanted to be is a housewife. I love the idea of staying home with your kids and think being a mom is an extremely important full time job in itself. It’s such a silly dream job to have, but is realistic for me. I love the idea of being able to wear aprons all day and not having to rely on someone else to watch my children. I also love mysteries so I guess a dream dream job would be to be a spy like Nancy Drew! I’m going to school to become a teacher however I still hope to become a housewife once I’m married with children! It’s what I think about when I’m overwhelmed with school. – Kellie Conklin

In the mid-‘80s, I attended several science fiction conventions with presentations by various studio publicists. In the days before the internet and Powerpoint, they gave updates on current movie and television projects complete with slide shows and sometimes behind-the-scenes video and film clips. I thought that would be the coolest job in the world, and I still do. I have gotten close – I worked for the Sci-Fi Channel when it was in development and I was able to attend some science fiction conventions as a presenter. I now work as the Marketing and Public Relations Director for a community theatre, but I still dream of working in the bright lights of Hollywood. – Auriette

Contest winner: Amber Gibson

My dream job would be to travel the world as a freelance journalist and food critic. I would go on adventures to remote places in the world and try the most exotic and bizarre foods that nobody has ever heard of. I would have my work published in Travel + Leisure, AFAR, and National Geographic for starters. Occasionally I would even be invited to appear as a travel and food expert on shows on the Travel Channel or Food Network. Maybe i would get to be a recurring guest judge on Iron Chef! Eventually, I would become a B-list celebrity and be invited to dance in Dancing With the Stars and I would of course, win!

I Need A Job Now Writing Contest #1 “What is Your Dream Job?”

admin — Sun, 13 Dec 2009 22:33:40 +0000

I Need A Job Now is running its first ever writing contest. This week’s topic is: “What is your dream job?”

Have you ever felt like you do not belong in your current position? What do you really want to do in your life? Submit a short description of at least 100 words what your dream job is for a chance to win $15 cash or a $15 Amazon gift certificate. Here are the ways you can enter:

1) Submit your entry as a comment on this post.

2) Write your entry as a post on your own blog and link here. Old blog posts on the same topic are welcome.

3) Send your entry by email to ineedajobnownet@gmail.com with the subject “My dream job”

All entries are due by 11:59PM Pacific Time on 12/27/2009 and one winner will be chosen on 12/30/2009

Happy writing!

Official Rules:

No purchase necessary and no entry fee is required. All entries must be original works written in English. Plagiarized material will be rejected. To be eligible, works must be at least 200 words typewritten on the topic “What is your dream job?”. Entrant will retain all rights to their work but agree to let I Need A Job Now publish their entries in part or in full on the website. The contest is open to all who have access to a valid email account. Entries must be received by 11:59PM Pacific Time on 12/27/2009 and will be judged by an independent panel of judges. There will be one winner and the prize is $15 cash delivered by Paypal or a $15 Amazon.com gift certificate. The winner will be announced on 12/30/2009 on the website I Need A Job Now at http://ineedajobnow.net

Career and Unemployment News 12/11/2009

admin — Sat, 12 Dec 2009 06:49:47 +0000

The pace of job loss has slowed, but the government is still the biggest employer out there. Read on for some news on how the GOP plans to increase jobs, and other news.

Initial jobless claims rise 17,000 to 474,000

GOP’s Job Creation Plan

Need a job? CEO Obama still seems like a strong employer – Jobs are in Washington D.C.

Nation’s job picture improving, but not for young adults and college graduates

The Homeless are Where Jobs Vanish

Career and Unemployment News 12/09/2009

admin — Wed, 09 Dec 2009 20:14:57 +0000

The Obama Administration is looking to extend unemployment benefits into 2010 and spend $100 billion on the program. Here are some details and other headlines around the country. Obama Still Hopes for bipartisan support on jobs.

Obama pushes new stimulus

Job openings edge down as employers hold back.

California Failures:

Forecasters see high California Unemployment until 2012

Aging computer system holds up unemployment checks to 117,000 Californians

Career and Unemployment News 12/5/2009

admin — Sun, 06 Dec 2009 09:11:29 +0000

Unemployment is now supposedly at 10% in the United States. This is undoubtedly propped up by the seasonal work around the Christmas season. Here are the headlines for this week and a great series from the New York Times about unemployment benefits.

Unemployment Rate Unexpectedly Drops

Staffing Stocks Up on Drop in Unemployment Rate

Unemployment Leaves Experts Optimistic

Great FAQ about unemployment benefits from the New York Times:

Answers about unemployment benefits: Part I

Answers about unemployment benefits: Part II

Career and Unemployment News 9/23/2009

admin — Wed, 23 Sep 2009 21:54:30 +0000

House Passes 13 week Unemployment Benefits Extension

This means that those states that now have more than 8.5% unemployment will extend benefits by 13 weeks. States and territories affected are: Washington, D.C., and Puerto Rico. The states are: Alabama, Arizona, California, Florida, Georgia, Idaho, Illinois, Indiana, Kentucky, Massachusetts, Maine, Michigan, Mississippi, Missouri, Nevada, New Jersey, North Carolina, New York, Ohio, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, South Carolina, Tennessee, Washington, Wisconsin and West Virginia.

The First Step to Your Dream Job - Are you really satisfied with what you have now?

Where to find the fattest paychecks – Is it time to relocate?

US Banks shelling out big bucks again – I guess the bailouts are really helping them out

Buy American protectionism hurts American workers – Protectionism never wins.

Apply for extended unemployment benefits in 2009

admin — Mon, 06 Jul 2009 21:07:59 +0000

Extended unemployment benefits do not come automatically. You would need to apply in your specific state when your basic benefits run out. States only offer extended unemployment benefits if there is high unemployment, so not every state has it. Each state also extends their benefits a different amount. Currently extended unemployment is available in many states. The following states have unemployment rates above 10%, and they all have extended unemployment benefits:

California extended unemployment benefits

Florida extended unemployment benefits

Kentucky extended unemployment benefits

Illinois extended unemployment benefits

Indiana extended unemployment benefits

Michigan extended unemployment benefits

North Carolina extended unemployment benefits

Ohio extended unemployment benefits

Oregon extended unemployment benefits

Rhode Island extended unemployment benefits

South Carolina extended unemployment benefits

Tennessee extended unemployment benefits