This is Jobseeker’s Revenge!

67% of the survey respondents say it’s very or somewhat likely they’ll see more employees heading for the exits in 2005 as the job market begins to improve. READ: As the Job Market Improves, Job Hopping Will Heat Up

But what if you don’t do windows?

Here is a survival option for in-betweeners (in-between jobs). I scratched my head a bit when I read that $100,000.00 could be made on windows, but I could be speaking out of ignorance.

Check out some of the hype from this website and you decide.

“Let us show you how to start a BOOMING $100,000 a year window cleaning company with under $100 complete start up cost. We did (it) in 5 weeks time and want to share how easy it was with you! We promise to deliver honest and effective training packages and stand behind you 100% with LIFETIME SUPPORT!”

READ: Let us show you how to start a window cleaning business with under $100 complete start up cost

Five Misleading Myths About Getting A Job Through a Staffing Company

EXCELLENT article from Cheryl Ferguson.

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AUDIO: It could always be worse…

You think your job is bad? Try being a Sherpa, a Saddam Hussein Double (now unemployed), or the person who operates the “It’s a Small World” ride. Satirist Justin Racz (pictured left) has spanned the globe to find fifty jobs worse than yours, so we can all feel better about our own. Listen in on our conversation to hear where Justin found the inspiration for his work.

Click here to read his book, “50 Jobs Worse Than Yours.”

Cool Net Trick

Job Listings by Zip Code

Ace The interview (dot com)

“Let’s face it, we all have to play the game of interviewing at least once in our lifetime. “Ace The Interview” is intended to be a helpful resource for anyone who is new to the interviewing process, as well as those who just need a refresher before entering the arena once again.”

Check out: Ace The Interview: Your definitive source for resume preparation, job interviews, technical questions covering java, c++, algorithms, analytical, puzzles, microsoft interview questions etc.. and more.

AUDIO: Ricky Steele and “The Heart Of Networking.”

Ricky Steele
is the consummate networker, who has been a client partner with Korn/Ferry
International, a director for Pricewaterhouse-Coopers, Chairman and CEO of
QuadBase Software, President and CEO of Innovative Media, Founder and President of SunBelt Transportation Group, and Publisher of Georgia Travel Publications, Inc.

Ricky Steele discusses his new book: “The Heart Of Networking.”

One can never be too careful…

Okay, a few safety rules…

When looking for work DON’T:

apply for a job which seems to offer too much money for very little work

agree to continue the interview over drinks or a meal, even if it seems to be going very well

let the interviewer steer the conversation towards personal subjects that have nothing to do with the job

accept a lift home from the interviewer ”

READ: Safe Jobsearching

Should Trump fire himself?

“Donald Trump’s casino operations filed for bankruptcy Sunday in a long-expected move that would allow the real estate maverick to restructure the company’s debt and overhaul its aging casinos.

Trump, the developer who flaunts his brusque business style on ‘The Apprentice’ reality television show, last month clinched a restructuring pact with bondholders that would cut his stake in the company but preserved his role as chairman and chief executive.

Under the voluntary bankruptcy filing, Trump Atlantic City Associates, which is 99 percent owned by Trump Hotels & Casino Resorts Inc., listed $1.3 billion in debt and $1.5 million in assets. It marks the second bankruptcy for Trump’s casino empire.”

READ: Trump’s Casinos File for Bankruptcy

Blog at your own risk…

Ellen Simonetti, known as Queen of the Sky, wrote an anonymous semi-fictional account of her life in the sky. She was suspended by Delta in September.

In a statement, she said she was initiating legal action against the airline for “wrongful termination”.

A Delta spokesperson confirmed on Wednesday that Ms Simonetti was no longer an employee.

Delta has repeatedly declined to elaborate on what it calls “internal employee matters”.

READ: US blogger fired by her airline