by Kimberly Hochstetler | Apr 24, 2015 | Uncategorized
Welcome to the workforce, Class of 2015. Class of 2015, things sure do look good for you. I remember back in my day, during the recession, things were different. We applied for jobs uphill, both ways! In the highest outlook since 2007, 65 percent of employers say they...
by Kimberly Hochstetler | Apr 24, 2015 | Uncategorized
CHICAGO, ILL. April 22, 2015 9:01pm • Companies planning to hire more graduates — and pay them better • “They still face challenges, however” As graduation season approaches, soon-to-be college alumni will have more to celebrate than just the end of term...
by Kimberly Hochstetler | Apr 23, 2015 | Uncategorized
By embracing layers, and incorporating some fresh colors, patterns and fabrics, you can easily weather the transition from winter to spring – while still looking professional. The calendar may officially say it’s spring, but depending on where you live, your...
by Kimberly Hochstetler | Apr 23, 2015 | Uncategorized
To get a full picture of the U.S. workforce and how it’s evolved over time, CareerBuilder tracked the composition of 785 individual occupations by gender, age and race. This month, we’ve been discussing the benefits of and strategies for increasing...
by Kimberly Hochstetler | Apr 22, 2015 | Uncategorized
NATIONAL ADMINISTRATIVE PROFESSIONALS DAY National Administrative Professionals Day, also known as Secretaries Day or Admin Day, is observed on the Wednesday of the last full week in April of each year. It is a special day to recognize the work of secretaries,...
by Kimberly Hochstetler | Apr 21, 2015 | Uncategorized
Iowa’s seasonally adjusted unemployment rate dropped to 4 percent in March from 4.1 percent in February, Iowa Workforce Development reported. That’s the lowest rate since May 2008. The state’s jobless rate was 4.4 percent a year ago. The U.S....
