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Tips for Giving a Great Interview – How to Get a Job in Today’s Economy

October 2nd, 2011 Brian Maxwell 5 comments

To increase your chances of succeeding in today’s job market it’s extremely important to make a powerful impression in your job interview to stand out from other candidates. A well structured and scannable resume, a professional cover letter and the required qualifications are one part of the process. Once you get in the door its all about how you present yourself in the job interview. It’s common for many to think of the job interview as a simple conversation and lose sight of the importance of being properly prepared but this is a big mistake. To showcase your talent in the most effective way follow these three tips for preparing and presenting an interview that stands out from the pack..

20 U.S. Cities with the Highest Unemployment Rates

February 26th, 2011 Brian Maxwell 141 comments

20 U.S. Cities with the Lowest Unemployment Rates

April 24th, 2009 Brian Maxwell 129 comments

With the unemployment rate growing and tax receipts falling, these are the worst of times for many metro areas. National unemployment has soared in some U.S. cities. But some areas are faring better than others. These cities have the lowest unemployment rates.

20 U.S Cities With the Lowest Unemployment Rates

Average: 2.9

1. Fargo, N.D.: 2.1

2. Casper, Wyo.: 2.4

3. Houma-Bayou Cane-Thibodaux, La..: 2.5

3. Lafayette, La..: 2.5

3. Sioux Falls, S.D.: 2.5

6. Ames, Iowa: 2.6

6. Bismarck, N.D. 2.6

8. Fort Walton Beach-Crestview-Destin, Fla.: 2.7

8. Idaho Falls, Idaho: 2.7

8. Iowa City, Iowa: 2.7

11. Cape Coral-Fort Myers, Fla.: 2.8

11. Charlottesville, Va.: 2.8

11. Harrisonburg, Va.: 2.8

11. Rapid City, SD: 2.8

11. Sarasota-Bradenton-Venice, Fla.: 2.8

11. St. George, Utah: 2.8

11. Winchester, Va.: 2.8

18. Billings, Mont. 2.9

18. Boise City-Nampa, Idaho: 2.9

20. Des Moines-West Des Moines, Iowa: 3

20. Lake Charles, La.: 3

20. Logan, Utah: 3

20. Missoula, Mont.: 3