It was “all hands on deck” at Four Roses Bourbon on my second day of work. No job is too big or small and I started my day packing pens in boxes for 350 gift bags, a task that needs to be completed by Friday! Luckily my speed and agility from my athletic prowess helped […] Read Article “A Tempting World: Day 2 at Four Roses Bourbon Whiskey Distillery”
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A Tempting World: Day 1 at Four Roses Bourbon Whiskey Distillery
My name is Ben Barger and I have been given the opportunity to work at a variety of exciting positions with some of the best employers in the world over the next few weeks as a part of A Tempting World. I will be documenting my experiences with a blog series entitled “A Tempting World” […] Read Article “A Tempting World: Day 1 at Four Roses Bourbon Whiskey Distillery”
Prioritizing Fitness: How to Stay Healthy with a Busy Lifestyle
Everyone has heard of the freshman 15. What no one tells you is that the same thing can happen when you enter the workforce and are suddenly sitting at a desk eight (or twelve) hours a day. Companies praise health and wellness – but how do you stay healthy and stay fit with a busy […] Read Article “Prioritizing Fitness: How to Stay Healthy with a Busy Lifestyle”
Five Tips for the Last Time You’ll Go Back to School
Fall is in the air! That means football, pumpkin spice lattes (which, coincidentally, I am enjoying right now), and students returning to the classrooms. Now, if you’re a college senior this is potentially the last year you’ll be going back to school. Unless of course you go to grad school of some kind, but, I […] Read Article “Five Tips for the Last Time You’ll Go Back to School”
Job growth remained sluggish in August
In July, the BLS released its most positive jobs report in months, as employment rose by 163,000, the highest monthly job creation total recorded since March.
Regional unemployment continued to decline in July
As has been the case throughout 2012, joblessness continued to decline within a majority of the United States’ metropolitan areas in July, according to the BLS’ latest “Metropolitan Area Employment and Unemployment” report.
Hiring increased within a majority of the nation’s largest sectors
According to the BLS’ most recent “The Employment Situation” report, private sector hiring was not as extensive in August as it was in July, as the sector created 33,000 fewer jobs.
Will Obama’s middle class tax cut extension be passed before New Year’s Eve?
Since his inauguration in January 2009, President Barack Obama has proposed a variety of tax relief bills to improve the financial security of America’s middle class.
Webinar: Acing the Interview
You’ve searched the job boards, you’ve worked your network, you’ve submitted your resume and you got a call back. That’s great, but you still have one big hurdle to clear in order to land your dream job – the interview. Register for our upcoming webinar, Acing the Interview: Tips for turning your opportunity into a […] Read Article “Webinar: Acing the Interview”
U.S. Paralympic Rower Emma Preuschl and the Team USA Career Program
We’re sending good vibes and best wishes to Emma Preuschl, U.S. Paralympic rower and Team USA Career Program participant, as she competes in the London 2012 Paralympic Games. Through the Team USA Career Program, Emma works as a dietitian at GE Aviation. Watch this video below about her role there and send her a shout […] Read Article “U.S. Paralympic Rower Emma Preuschl and the Team USA Career Program”