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http://occupationmarketplace.com Updates on today's job market Wed, 28 Jul 2010 19:20:15 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en Let me start this article by stating that I am not defending BP or any of its actions, merely creating a conversation around a job loss and things you can do to avoid the same position.Today news broke that BP CEO Tony Hayward will leave his position atop the oil ... http://occupationmarketplace.com/2010/what-you-can-learn-from-tony-haywards-job-loss-at-bp/ For the long term unemployed in the Pittsburgh Metro area the June unemployment report is bittersweet.  For our area, the unemployment rate dropped from 8.6% in May to 8.3% while adding 7,700 jobs.  The good news is this represent almost 4,000 more jobs than one year ago.While good news for ... http://occupationmarketplace.com/2010/pittsburgh-metro-sees-unemployment-rate-drop-and-jobs-increase-in-june/ In lieu of the recent postponing of the Orlando Job Fair till September, we wanted to do something special for those that need a job right now. And we wanted to allow you to do if from your jammies if you want!Today is the start of the Orlando Virtual Job ... http://occupationmarketplace.com/2010/the-orlando-virtual-job-july-27th-through-august-25th/ The Charlotte Employment Guide along with the AARP are excited to bring you a job fair on Tuesday, August 10th at the Sheraton Charlotte Airport. Job seekers of all ages are invited to visit employers from the area who are looking to hire greta employees that can impact their organization. In ... http://occupationmarketplace.com/2010/charlotte-job-fair-comes-to-sheraton-charlotte-airport-on-august-10th/ Today we got wind of a great new free eBook from our friends over at Brazen Careerist called "What Do You Know About Getting A Job." Over the past couple of months, Rich DeMatteo has compiled quotes, stats and trends from the top HR Bloggers on the web.What this means ... http://occupationmarketplace.com/2010/what-do-top-hr-bloggers-think-you-should-be-doing-to-land-a-new-job/ One of our cities here at the Employment Guide is missing one of it's biggest stars. And while this may be good for the beach that's a few hours south of Orlando, it's bad news for the folks in Cleveland.Thus begins the search...for a new king!Over the next 10 days ... http://occupationmarketplace.com/2010/a-new-king-of-cleveland/ Navigator Executive Advisors is hosting a seminar for job seekers on Tuesday, July 20th at Florida Hospital in Orlando at 9am. The event is limited to 40 participants and will support the Florida Hospital for Children initiative. For this, they are asking for a $25 cash donation.100% of the proceeds ... http://occupationmarketplace.com/2010/improve-your-job-search-through-powerful-networking/ I guess I can admit it – I’m a fantasy sports junkie. To be precise, a fantasy football and Rotisserie baseball junkie…the other sports don’t interest me. What occurred to me today – as it has many times in the past – is the strange phenomenon that fantasy sports has ... http://occupationmarketplace.com/2010/jobs-in-fantasy-sports/ A strong and strategic personal brand can be one of the biggest advantages when looking for a great career in today's job market. By presenting yourself and marketing yourself like a brand you are helping to educate yourself in your niche, you attract others to your thoughts and experience and ... http://occupationmarketplace.com/2010/top-orlando-personal-brands/ The last event at Mellon arena can also be one of the most helpful. On July 13th, The EmploymentGuide.com and the The Urban League of Greater Pittsburgh will host a job fair that aims to help the local community get back to an exciting time in their own lives, much ... http://occupationmarketplace.com/2010/our-favorite-moments-at-mellon-arena/