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 | Every week, it seems like there is something new to report in the world of job searching and careers - both in the job market news and in the new job and career sites, apps, and tools arena. Here's what has come across my virtual desk this week. | |
Job Cuts Highest Since April 2009
In the bad news department, September job cuts were 126% higher than August, according to the latest report on monthly job cuts from global outplacement firm Challenger, Gray & Christmas, Inc. with 155,730 layoffs last month.
| Minimum Wage to Increase
The minimum wage will increase in eight states with minimum wages which adjust each year to keep pace with inflation. Colorado, Montana, Ohio, Oregon and Washington have announced increases effective January 1, 2012. Arizon, Florida and Vermont will be announcing minimum wage increases soon.
| Video Job Searching With JSTN
Tired of reading through job postings? Want a quick and easy way to check out jobs and employers? Job Search Television Network (JSTN) provides job seekers with new media-driven ways to search for jobs.
| Supersized Severance Packages
The New York Times reports a recent rash of supersized executive bonuses including $49.9 million to Burger King's John Chidsey, $21.3 million to Yahoo's Carol Bartz, whose firing by phone made the news, and $13.2 million to HP's Leo Apotheker.
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