The Labor Department released unemployment numbers for the month of May on Friday, revealing some good news / bad news for the U.S. economy. 345,000 Americans lost their jobs in May — far fewer than experts had predicted. In January, 741,000 Americans were laid off — more than double May’s numbers. The dramatic slowdown in the rate of job loss is seen as a positive sign that the recession could be coming to an end. On the other hand, with 345,000 more people now looking for a job, plus most of those laid off early in the year still job searching, the unemployment rate cont...

Happy New Year!  With 2009 right around the corner (29 hours and counting), it’s high time to give some thought to your New Year’s resolutions.  If you are looking for a job, no doubt finding gainful employment is right up there on your list.  But are you doing everything you can to maximize your job search?  Here are nine resolutions to get your started: 1. Become a perpetual student. Never stop learning — whether that means going back to school to finish your degree, enrolling in a Master’s program, taking a few distance learning classes, or just being an avid...