Career

recession

Unemployed Flock to Jury Duty

4:45 pm, November 17, 2009

Courts in New York are seeing a much more diverse group of jurors, and some unemployed folks have even requested jury duty.

job hunting

Turning a Holiday Gig into a Permanent Job

2:30 pm, November 17, 2009

As companies hire extra workers for the holidays, some are wondering: How do I turn this temporary position into something permanent? Can I?

who's hiring now

Who’s Hiring Part-Time: UPS, Key Bank and Sherwin-Williams

1:00 pm, November 17, 2009

Looking for part-time work? You’re in luck. Here are three companies with part-time openings available right now.

switching careers

How I Got My Book Published

7:00 am, November 17, 2009

Wondering if it’s time to quit the 9 to 5 and try your luck at writing a novel? MainStreet caught up with literary insiders to see what the odds really are like.
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who's hiring now

Who’s Hiring Full-Time: Perot Systems, Symantec and United Online

1:00 pm, November 16, 2009

Unemployed? Worry not! Every Monday, MainStreet finds companies that are hiring full-time workers—right now.

careers

Gen X: Why Do They Hate Their Jobs?

11:40 am, November 16, 2009

They're antsy and edgy, tired of waiting for promotion opportunities at work as their elders put off retirement. Gen Xers are feeling the recession.

who's hiring now

Who's Hiring This Week? (Nov. 15)

7:00 am, November 15, 2009

Check out MainStreet's round up of companies hiring full-time, part-time, freelance and telecommuting workers.

job hunting

Green Jobs that Pay Big Bucks

7:00 am, November 13, 2009

Make some serious green with these environmental jobs.

shopping

Gifts You Shouldn’t Buy Your Boss

7:00 am, November 12, 2009

With the holidays right around the corner, it isn’t too soon to start planning out your gift buys. If you’re shopping for your boss, however, you’ll probably ...

who's hiring now

Job Openings Still At Record Lows

3:00 pm, November 11, 2009

Job openings are at rock-bottom levels, according to recent surveys, a trend that could keep the unemployment rate high even as layoffs slow.