Not getting that dream job? It could be because of a stain on your record.
As companies face huge lawsuits for their employees’ criminal actions, major changes have occurred within the hiring community. Now more than ever, background checks have become one of the most important parts of the hiring process in firms of all sizes. Pre-checking your background before a potential employer does will give you a major advantage over other candidates.
Many Americans cannot fit a full-time, 40 hours per week job into their schedules or lifestyles. These people may include stay-at-home parents, recent retirees or people who enjoy regular volunteering. According to Kate Lorenz, editor at CareerBuilder.com, there are plenty of part-time career opportunities that include benefits such as health insurance or paid time off. Read more about the following industries, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, that allow employees to work part-time, but receive full-time benefits.
Workers looking for new jobs in the next 12 months may have more bargaining power than they realize. A new Labor Day report found employers are experiencing difficulty recruiting quality candidates and are willing to up the ante on job offers.