90 Days - Planning a Move to Your Second Job (WSJ Online) - 02.29.2008

 

I liked the article as it did a good job illustrating the importance of one's second job. More than just the next move, your second job can be a key stepping stone to the rest of your career. Consider your search carefully. Here is the link to the article.

 

Love blooms at the office (Fortune) - 02.26.2008

 

For all you romantic types, who believe it's ok to mix business with pleasure, this Fortune article gives some useful advice. The article is in two parts but I've only provided the link to Part 2 as I thought it had more useful/pertinent info. However, once you get there, you will see the link to Part 1 as well, just in case you feel like checking it out. Here is the link to the article.

 

Worst States for Job Hunting (Career Builder) - 02.25.2008

 

The article contains some interesting info/trends on unemployment numbers by state and the state's top industries. They will give you a general sense of the state's economy. As is obvious, the state worst hit is Michigan - thanks to the gradual erosion of the Big-3 auto manufacturer's leadership position. Here is the link to the article.

 

Reccession-Proof Your Career (WashingtonPost.com) - 02.24.2008

 

About a month ago, I had written an article on Recession-proof Jobs. I just stumbled upon a good read on the same subject, which gives some more advice on how to be and stay competetive in these unsettling times. Here is the link to the article.