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| Did you know? Iowa City author David Morrell is the creator of the Rambo character. | | Quad Cities companies Iowa Savings Bank is a people-oriented bank that empowers its employees to "Do the right things right." They truly believe in people helping people. I... Go to Site
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The 10 Myths That Can Derail Your Career
by Dr. Bill McCord 7/5/2008
Myth #1: The key to getting noticed in a competitive job market is having a resume that stands out.
Fact: With today’s desktop technology, virtually anyone can create ...
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Blind Box Advertisements
by Ken Kelly 7/5/2008
Dear Career Doctor:
A few weeks ago, I saw an interesting ad with a post office box address and no company name but was afraid to respond. Is there a way to reply to ...
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 Jobs in Quad CitiesThe following articles focus on employment and jobs in Quad Cities as well as issues relating to careers and jobs in Iowa. | |
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"Union protests against contractor's hiring practices"
Fort Madison Daily Democrat, IA - Jul 3, 2008
When state and local funds help expand your business is it too much to ask that local workers receive the jobs? Local 150 of the International Union of...
"Nursing shortage in some areas results from lack of instructors"
Elgin Echo, IA - Jul 2, 2008
Kathy Begalske, director of nursing at Palmer Lutheran Health Center in West Union, said the hospital once had some difficulty hiring enough nurses to staff...
"From the Wire"
AlterNet, CA - Jul 2, 2008
The plant is expected to create more than 100 full-time jobs and give millions of dollars in tax revenues to Early County, where almost a quarter of the...
"Gauging the tri-state economy"
Dubuque Telegraph Herald, IA - Jun 29, 2008
Liesl Eathington, an assistant scientist with the Iowa State University economics department, said per-capita income over time and average earnings per job...
"Arkansas tabs Bucknam as new track coach"
Baxter Bulletin, AR - Jun 28, 2008
At a Friday press conference, Arkansas director of athletics Jeff Long announced Bucknam's hiring to replace retiring Arkansas icon John McDonnell,...
"US Initial Jobless Claims Unchanged at 384000 Last Week"
Bloomberg - Jun 26, 2008
US companies are reacting to the economic slowdown by restricting hiring instead of making deep cuts to their workforces. Even so, higher food and energy...
"Pass This Test, Then We'll Talk"
Forbes, NY - Jun 25, 2008
The Blood Center of Iowa gives all job applicants--everyone from housekeepers to the CEO--a personality and skills test. At Crowder Construction Company in...
"Summer jobs: Help (not) wanted"
Minneapolis Star Tribune, MN - Jun 21, 2008
One recent survey found that 76 percent of hiring managers expected to fill their seasonal jobs by May -- if they even had seasonal jobs....
"Members of UA track team take to Internet in support of Booth"
Northwest Arkansas Times, AR - Jun 21, 2008
Other candidates for the position have not been made public, but a report in the Des Moines (Iowa ) Register confirmed June 14 that Northern Iowa track and...
"Agriprocessors turns to homeless for help"
The Jewish Journal of greater L.A, CA - Jun 20, 2008
Once there, they are processed by Jacobson Staffing, a Des Moines-based company that screens them for drugs and alcohol and ensures they are legally...
"FOCUS ON THE 15: Jobs outlook nearly offsets the bad news"
Quad City Times, IA - Jun 19, 2008
For the Iowa QC, this is a second consecutive optimistic quarterly survey: The prior survey showed 40 percent plan hiring, zero planning layoffs....
"County's mental health director resigns suddenly"
Daily Times Herald, IA - Jun 16, 2008
Emery brought two Des Moines attorneys with her to the weekly meeting of the Board of Supervisors. The agenda said the board would discuss Emery's...
"Workbytes: Be alert, professional during an interview"
Shreveport Times, LA - Jun 13, 2008
For more advice about handling an interview, Workbytes asked Nu Huynh, campus relations manager at Principal Financial Group in Des Moines....
"Survey shows 33% of businesses plan to increase staff"
Radio Iowa, IA - Jun 10, 2008
Many employers plan to add jobs in other cities; Burlington (32%), Cedar Rapids (24%), Des Moines (27%), Iowa City (38%), Quad Cities (37%),...
"Iowa Enforcement Program Targets Lawn Care Companies"
Lawn & Landscape, OH - Jun 6, 2008
Percella Maupins, the department's wage hour district director in Des Moines, says they'll combat violations of federal minimum wage and overtime pay...
"Forum looks at immigration and Postville incident"
Quad City Times, IA - Jun 5, 2008
By Fred Love | Thursday, June 05, 2008 | 1 comment(s) DES MOINES — Panelists at an immigration forum Thursday urged the federal government to stop carrying...
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