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May 13, 2008
Post: Area Economy "Slowed, but Not Stalled"
The Washington Post on Monday published its highly anticipated annual listing of the
top 200 companies in the Washington metropolitan area, along with a special Business Section that surveyed and assessed the performance of the area economy, headlined "Slowed, but Not Stalled." Today we take a look at the implications of the survey.
An argument can be made that while American men are in a recession, American women are not. Men are concentrated in the two sectors that are doing the worst, manufacturing and construction, while women are concentrated in sectors that are still growing, such as education and health care.
Ethics are, or should be, a component of job interviews, and taking ethics seriously is beneficial not just for the employer but also for the applicant. Here's a look at the ways ethical behavior before and during an interview can lead to getting the job you want.
This year's tally of accounting graduates is the largest number in the 36 years that the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants has been tracking the data. Finally, employers are sweetening job offers for high-demand candidates, with benefits previously reserved for workers already in the company, such as flexible schedules and work-from-home arrangements.
Paul Villella
CEO, HireStrategy
News and Articles
Post: Area Economy "Slowed, but Not Stalled"
Washington Post Staff Writer Neil Irwin says that the area's economy doesn't appear to be falling off a cliff, despite the meltdown in the housing industry and the financial crisis. The area economy benefits from the cushion provided by massive federal spending and our highly educated workforce.
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U.S. Men Are in a Recession; Women Are Not
From last November through this April, American women aged 20 and up gained nearly 300,000 jobs, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. At the same time, American men lost nearly 700,000 jobs.
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In Interviews, Honesty Is the Best Policy
Job hunting is a cutthroat business, especially these days when work is scarce. But it still pays to stick to your ethical principles.
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Accounting Grads Flood the Job Market
Employee-hungry accounting firms have a lot more to feast on as the most graduates in at least 36 years hit the streets.
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Get Good Pay in Tough Times
A slow economy can put the squeeze on salaries, but there's still room to negotiate. Read article
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