The Work Buzz

Seasonal celebrations
It’s that time of year again! Beginning this week and weekend, many companies will hold their holiday parties. These parties can be the highlight of the holiday season, as well as a way for...

Women, work and wages
As we hear about workers that are challenged during economic downturns, we often hear stories of how someone’s job loss affects their family. I just read an article by Gail MarksJarvis in the...

Six ways to make your next cover letter shine
Many job seekers spend time (and in some cases, money) to craft an amazing resume. They use all of the right keywords and make it an amazingly appealing, eye-catching document. And then those same...

Highly recommended
For all of us who have clicked our way around a Web site, you know that many sites are incorporating technology into their online platforms where the user is presented with recommendations on...

Your paycheck and the 12 Days of Christmas
Finally, some lighthearted and fun news from the financial sector! The analysts and economists at Pittsburgh-based PNC Bank have released their annual list where they discuss the costs of all of...

Just another Cyber Monday
I was surprised this morning when I checked my e-mail. I had significantly more e-mails than I usually do. When I opened my inbox and took a look at who the senders were, I saw that just about...

Black Friday
Did you wake up at 4 am this morning to take advantage of those Black Friday specials? There are several theories as to how the day after Thanksgiving came to be called “Black Friday”. Some...

Happy Thanksgiving from The Work Buzz!
Happy Thanksgiving, everyone! Hope you’re having a great holiday. If you’re experiencing turkey overload, take a few minutes to think about that new job search you’re thinking of launching....

Beep beep
We’re just a day away from Thanksgiving, and the news stations are reporting on how many of us are traveling this season. Our infrastructure works pretty well during the holidays thanks to a...

Supporting the home team
In this climate of economic upheaval, companies are making changes and cutting costs wherever they can. Extra expenditures have been snipped from the budget and open positions are not being...