How to Decipher Job Ads So You Actually Know What You’re Applying For

If you’re suspicious that a job ad might be a scam, research the company. Google “Name of Company Scam” and see what comes up. If you conclude the company can’t be trusted, report it. We don’t need more of these clogging up job boards.

How to Decipher Job Ads So You Actually Know What You’re Applying For | Brazen Careerist

Job ads are hard to understand. Different websites have different ways of letting you know whether they are posted through an agency, an employer, or direct marketing. If you see a good job, it may be hard to distinguish whether it’s a great opportunity or too good to be true. Brazen Careerist has made a short primer on determining what type of job you’re applying to by looking at the ad. They covered all the bases, helping job-seekers today. Don’t forget, you could also ask the librarians or valuable employees at the Career Center to help you figure out whether the ad is too good to be true. Ask! We could be located to the left of where you’re sitting (if you are on the Career Center Computers). If not, come to the library and see what services we have to offer.

Breaking Out of Long-Term Unemployment

Throw in the towel? Don’t even think about it, career experts say. They suggest these practical steps to help even the most discouraged unemployed job seeker get motivated and beat the odds.

-Breaking out of Long-Term Unemployment, Monster.com

The echos of the media this weekend were filled with stories about the long-term unemployed. While these articles may discourage you, Monster.com has written a short article on Breaking out of Long-Term Unemployment. While these are no guarantees to landing you a job, these tips help the job-seeker get motivated.

Don’t forget, the Career Services Center of the Brentwood Library is here to help you with your resume, cover letters and applying to jobs online. But don’t forget to get out and network with people (friends or co-workers!). New to the area? Volunteering is a great way to expand your network. Click on the link to visit the Long Island Volunteer Center, which has lots of great places you could volunteer your time for.

July jobs report: Hiring picks up, unemployment rises – Aug. 3, 2012

July jobs report: Hiring picks up, unemployment rises – Aug. 3, 2012.

The government’s monthly jobs report comes from two separate surveys: one that looks at employer payrolls, and the other which questions households. Those two reports went in opposite directions in July, confusing the overall reading on the job market.

Normally, the Jobs report are revised later to give a clearer picture of labor force gains or declines. This is due to the large complex sets of data that need to be fully ‘digested’ in order to truly have a unanimous count of job figures.

While Friday’s report gives us an official count of jobs added, the Private Payroll Services Company ADP had reported two days ago that the economy had added 163,000 jobs. The numbers were close enough to each other to believe that any revision will be minimal.

New York State’s Jobs report will be released soon, giving us a clearer picture of the Labor Market in New York.

Any increase or decrease in the Unemployment Rate affects Unemployment Benefits in New York, as the chart below shows:

** Benefits under EUC Tiers 2, 3 & 4 and under EB are available only when the Total Unemployment Rate (based on a 3-month average) meets required levels. In addition, EB is available only when the Total Unemployment Rate is at least 110% of the average for any or all of the corresponding three-month periods ending in the three preceding calendar years.

Program	Rate
EUC Tier 2	at least 6% (applies as of June 2012)
EUC Tier 3	at least 6%, increasing to 7% in June 2012
EUC Tier 4	at least 8.5%, increasing to 9% in June 2012
EB Regular (13 weeks)	at least 6.5%
EB High (7 weeks)	at least 8%

• UI = Regular Unemployment Insurance Benefits
• EUC = Emergency Unemployment Compensation
• EB = Extended Benefits

Jobs in Brentwood 6/14 Edition

The Jobs in Brentwood Post is a listing of different positions available in Brentwood, sorted by Date and within five miles of Brentwood. This was done by using the advanced search settings on each site.  Simply click on the link to get started.

Indeed.com – 80 Positions

Monster.com – “1,000+ Jobs”

Snagajob.com – 228 Jobs in 11717