Jobs

Weird Job Wednesday: The Most Valuable Player

Being a professional mascot might not be a “career move,” but if you love sports, are enthusiastic,athletic, and want to be the “most valuable player,” then this just might be your dream job. The first Sports Mascot was the San Diego Chicken for the Padres. He earned $2 an hour in 1974! Today, 95% of professional…

The Weight of Unemployment

Lose your Job. Get Fat. (Editor’s notes) Alicia Adamczyk‘s article in MONEY discusses the findings of a Health and Retirement Study of full and part-time workers ages 50-60. The participants were of average weight and lost their jobs before they became eligible for Social Security. The research revealed a weight gain during unemployment that was not incurred…

Fast Company: How Artificial Intelligence is Finding Gender Bias at Work

“Computers don’t hire people, but they help to refine the selection.” Editor’s Note: Emerging companies are using Artificial Intelligence to investigate the best candidates for jobs by analyzing language and behavior, and possibly curtail discrimination in the workplace. Computer programs have also been developed to evaluate employees at the workplace to determine gender biases that may be…

How to Improve Your Resumes,Interviews,Cover Letters and Networking

“An Insider’s Job Search EGuide: What Really Works To Find A New Job As An Older Worker”     by Career Coach and Author Lawrence Light. How to Improve Your Resumes,Interviews,Cover Letters and Networking or  Download your complete e-Book (over 100 pages) now for Insider price of $22.47 (use promo code “askexpert”).   Fill out the…