November 2009
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Today’s Music Monday song is “Ramble...
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I Want A Job That Won't Lay Me Off Again!
Weary clients, numbed and dizzy from a walloping layoff that has now resulted in too many futile months of searching and no interviews or callbacks, come to me, asking for advice as to what fields of work they should choose that will be layoff-proof. I tell them there are no answers in times of economic downturns because every field of work has fallen victim to the axe in these bad times. There...
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Sunday Blog Brunch: SuddenlyUnemployed.com.
(Ed.Note) Welcome to our journey into the world of recession blogs! The 405 Club wants to get personal via a handful of questions with our favorite fellow bloggers who are documenting the recession and unemployment firsthand.
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Before we chat about the blog, what will you be having for brunch?
* Eggs benedict (with the eggs cooked very well done), hash browns, coffee and some...
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Saturday Funny Pages.
And apparently worst cast scenario might just be…
Monologue | Aired Friday night on “Late Night With Jimmy Fallon” on NBC: The unemployment rate went above 10% for the first time since 1983. Last week, economists were saying that the recession is finally over, but this week, all of the economists were laid off. So, it is tough.
Monologue | Aired Friday night on “Jimmy Kimmel...
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Tips To Manage Your Holiday Spending.
(Ed. Note) It’s no secret that the unemployed like to or have to save money where they can. As such an important component of our lifestyle it was only right to team up with FrugalNYC, a premier resource for frugal city living, as we present Frugal Fridays! Enjoy.
I hope you have had a great Thanksgiving holiday and feast! Always think about the things you are thankful for. For me, the top...
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Unemployment: New Claims Under 500,000.
The 500k hurdle was cleared with room to spare. This week’s Unemployment Insurance Weekly Claims Report has been released on Wednesday, a day earlier than normal due to the Thanksgiving holiday. Initial claims dropped considerably to 466,000. Last week’s number was revised down 4,000 to 501k. This was inside the Bloomberg consensus range of 460k to 500k. From the report:
In the week ending Nov....
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Even When Unemployed, Be Thankful For What You Do...
First of all, Happy Thanksgiving to all the 405ers out there working hard in their respective job hunts. It’s tough out there, we know it better than anyone. Some days are better than others but at the end of the day here we are, still unemployed, hoping and praying that some day in the near future someone out there will want to pay us to work for them.
“Am I good enough? Smart...
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Women, Unemployed? Hair Styles to Get You Hired.
Unemployment is at an all time high and we found the greatest tips from Marie Claire to help you get hired. It’s no secret that when you look good, you feel confident. So check out these tips the next time you head out for that interview! MARKETING & ADVERTISING OBJECTIVE: Look like a closer — not a Showgirls extra. Marie Claire says: If you want to push products for a living,...
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My Holiday Message.
Writer’s Preface: Below, you will find the preamble for the article I planned to write this week. In one of the lines below, I mentioned
“I have not yet received a legitimate (employment) offer.” The subject was to be a light hearted look at some of the employment scams. By now I have probably received an e-mail from almost every work at home scam that exists. I was not,...
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The kickoff Music Monday song is Matthew...
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Are You Humbled By Your Job Loss?
That may sound like an odd and perhaps offensive question to ask now, of all times, when you’re plagued with unpaid bills, holiday presents to buy—and no money to pay for any of it.
But we serve ourselves and others well, despite all the woe, to examine the subject of humility. It’s quite natural to be ho hum and carefree—oblivious to chaos—when we’re one of the “elite” to hold a job,...
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Sunday Blog Brunch: Anonymous Recession Blogger.
(Ed.Note) Welcome to our journey into the world of recession blogs! The 405 Club wants to get personal via a handful of questions with our favorite fellow bloggers who are documenting the recession and unemployment firsthand.
Before we chat about the blog, what will you be having for brunch?
* Espresso and vegetarian sausages.
1. When were you laid off and what did you do? Or are you...
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Saturday Funny Pages.
This week’s Saturday Funny Pages come to The 405 Club via fellow tumblrer +lolfunemployment — “The things you end up doing with too much time on your hands and not enough money in your wallet.”
And more things to do during the day…
Thanks +lolfunemployment!
View more unemployment comics via our Saturday Funny Pages here.
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Saving on Thanksgiving Holiday Travel.
(Ed. Note) It’s no secret that the unemployed like to or have to save money where they can. As such an important component of our lifestyle it was only right to team up with FrugalNYC, a premier resource for frugal city living, as we present Frugal Fridays! Enjoy.
The Thanksgiving holiday is just around the corner and many of you are making plans for your long weekend. Whether you are driving...
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Unemployment: New Claims H--Wait a Second...
I’ve revised my short term outlook for the unemployed negatively. But first, the weekly statistics. This week’s Unemployment Insurance Weekly Claims Report has been released. Initial claims were “unchanged” at 505,000. This isn’t much comfort because it required an upward revision of 3,000 to last week’s number. This was inside the Bloomberg consensus range of 500k to 520k. From the report:
In...
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First rule of unemployment.
You don’t talk about unemployment.
Pursue the things that make you happy with childish enthusiasm.
Surround yourself with supporters and those who offer constructive criticism and points of view that you respect.
Shmexercise.
Forget about the coffee. (good riddance!)
Ask the people whose job you want questions. Lots of questions.
Write. Explore. Write some more. Explore more.
Tackle house...
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You Mean My Duke Degree Doesn't Automatically Get...
The majority of my professional experiences have been in various marketing capacities, and I thought that was it for me. I thought I figured out what I was going to do for the rest of my life by the time I was 20. And then I didn’t get a job in it, despite my internships, despite my networking, despite that Duke degree, so after months of searching, I took a position casting a reality show...
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How to Set Up Your Account & Privacy Settings on...
Ed. note: Laurie Dillon-Schalk teaches the downsized how to use social media to get a job and is the author of Social Wisdom. You can reach Laurie Dillon-Schalk by leaving a comment here, on twitter @ldillonschalk or emailing 405club@gmail.com.
Writer’s Preface: I am often asked how to set up linkedin’s privacy settings in order to maximize profiles for being job found and candidate...
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Nightmare: Part 2 of 2.
Ed. Note: Click here for Part 1 of Howard K. Young’s “Nightmare.” Enjoy Part 2 of 2 below.
Writer’s Preface: Time to get nervous. One of my network contacts told me that they went through three interviews with a prospective employer. The company promised a response by the end of last week. When my contact followed up to see if a decision had been reached, she was told...
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Sunday Blog Brunch: Jobacle.
(Ed.Note) Welcome to our journey into the world of recession blogs! The 405 Club wants to get personal via a handful of questions with our favorite fellow bloggers who are documenting the recession and unemployment firsthand.
Today we have the honor of enjoying a lovely brunch with the ever so helpful folks from Jobacle.
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Before we chat about the blog, what will you be having for brunch?
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Saturday Funny Pages.
There’s more where that come from…
View more unemployment comics via our Saturday Funny Pages here.
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Parade of Freebies.
(Ed. Note) It’s no secret that the unemployed like to or have to save money where they can. As such an important component of our lifestyle it was only right to team up with FrugalNYC, a premier resource for frugal city living, as we present Frugal Fridays! Enjoy.
We know many of you have tight budgets right now. Keeping that in mind, we bring you some more freebies this week. We hope you...
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New Unemployment Claims Drop to 502k.
So close. I know I said that because of the lack of hiring the celebration point for the new claims number should be dropped from 500k to 400k. The truth is that I would celebrate just a little when we drop below the 500k mark. I’ll also celebrate a little when the numbers improve year over year, even if we’re comparing to a time when the economy was hemorrhaging jobs. It is true, though, that the...
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Salute to Veterans for God, Country... and a Job!
Our country honors veterans like you today and what perfect time to let you know that there is free educational training and job search assistance available from your One Stop Career Centers (Go to www.servicelocator.org and tap in your zip code for one near you)—and a complimentary meal awaiting you today, November 11th, at Applebee’s Restaurant nationwide (see information at the end of ...
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Nightmare: Part 1.
Preface: As things stand right now, I am in a waiting phase. I had a total of 4 interviews within the last 7 days. One turned out to be for a position that was not for me. The second one did not work out. I feel the other 2 went well, but as of this writing, I am still waiting for an offer. Of course, I will follow up with them in the upcoming week, however I have found that employers have a...
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Today Only, Free Haircuts for the Unemployed. →
11.9.09: With proof of unemployment high-end NYC salon Cristiano Cora Studio is giving away free haircuts on a first come first serve basis. We absolutely love it when business run these kinds of promotions. Every bit helps!
Cristiano Cora Studio
3 West 13th street (off 5th ave)
212.414.1333
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I Got a Rejection Letter.
Ed. note: Welcome to the latest installment of “Janet Raiffa’s Recessionals,” a column by a laid-off recruiting manager in New York. Prior columns are collected [here]. You can reach Janet Raiffa via LinkedIn, leaving a comment here, or emailing 405club@gmail.com.
Last week I got a rejection letter. Rejection is nothing unusual to me these days. In fact, you can say that it has become my new...
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Sunday Blog Brunch: Active Leisure & The Hubby...
(Ed.Note) Welcome to our journey into the world of recession blogs! The 405 Club wants to get personal via a handful of questions with our favorite fellow bloggers who are documenting the recession and unemployment firsthand.
Today we have the honor of enjoying a lovely brunch with Craig and Javed from The Layoff Support Network.
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Before we chat about the blog, what will you be having for...
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Saturday Funny Pages.
View more unemployment comics via our Saturday Funny Pages here.
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So Much To Do, So Little Time!
(Ed. Note) It’s no secret that the unemployed like to or have to save money where they can. As such an important component of our lifestyle it was only right to team up with FrugalNYC, a premier resource for frugal city living, as we present Frugal Fridays! Enjoy.
The Yankees have won the World Series, and old man Winter is coming. Today we bring you a couple of ideas, including the Yankees...
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Unemployment Drops.
This week’s Unemployment Insurance Weekly Claims Report has been released. Initial claims dropped to 512,000. This soundly beat the Bloomberg consensus range of 515k to 525k. Last week’s number was revised up 2,000 to 532,000. From the report:
In the week ending Oct. 31, the advance figure for seasonally adjusted initial claims was 512,000, a decrease of 20,000 from the previous week’s revised...
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More Relief for Unemployed, Home Buyers.
The Senate has passed a bill extending unemployment benefits and the popular tax credit for homebuyers. It also includes proposed tax increases to offset the costs that may be hard for some businesses to swallow. WSJ’s John McKinnon explains.
Via
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The Tough Questions I Get On The Value of Social...
Ed. note: Laurie Dillon-Schalk teaches the downsized how to use social media to get a job and is the author of Social Wisdom. You can reach Laurie Dillon-Schalk by leaving a comment here or emailing 405club@gmail.com.
I’m in a stare down with an executive of one of Canada’s largest recruitment and placement firms.
“Why would I be on Linkedin?”
I know what he is really saying. He has an army of...
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Why Haven't You Worked In Over a Year?
One of my clients related to me an incomprehensible scenario from an interview she snagged after a dry spell of several months. The woman interviewer asked her why she hadn’t worked in over a year.
Duh!
Mam, haven’t you read the newspapers? Turned on a television? Opened up Yahoo? Hello…are you living on the same planet? Like maybe your applicant in front of you couldn’t find a job in all this...
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The Day Work Ethic Changed.
(Ed. Note) As the editor I’m very fortunate to read the prefaces Howard writes as an introduction to his article submissions. This week I felt compelled to share Howard’s preface with fellow 405ers. We can all relate to Howard’s jury duty experience and his dedication to the “Good Hunting” column is displayed as he persevered through myriad computer problems. I hope...
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Sunday Blog Brunch: Lay-Off Support Network.
(Ed.Note) Welcome to our journey into the world of recession blogs! The 405 Club wants to get personal via a handful of questions with our favorite fellow bloggers who are documenting the recession and unemployment firsthand.
Today we have the honor of enjoying a lovely brunch with Craig and Javed from The Layoff Support Network.
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Before we chat about the blog, what will...