Here Accounting-Degree.org provides us a brief history of retirement in the U.S including state and local government pensions and social security. The infographic looks at countries with strongest pension programs (based on 2013 pensions, both public and private) with the U.S. ranking #11. Can we learn anything from Australia?
Did you know that there are over 13 million Americans unemployed right now? How about 4 out of every 5 American adults struggle with joblessness, near-poverty, or reliance on welfare for at least part of their lives? Even more alarming, it’s projected that by 2030, close to 85% of all working-age adults in the U.S. will experience bouts of economic insecurity.
Here is an infographic from the folks at CIPHR.com about how much you can further your career when you utilize social media, specifically hashtags, Twitter and Facebook.
One of the most overlooked aspects to the US economy are the nearly 3.5 million men and women that call themselves truck drivers. Across the nation, truck drivers are working long hours and managing grueling schedules to ensure that deliveries are made on time.
You want to work your dream job. You can’t do that, unless you learn how to be an intern. This infographic is a guide on how you can do that.
In this infographic find out how your firm’s performance stacks up against its industry peers. Gain insight on recruiter compensation by role (e.g. “recruiter,” “VP,” “owner”) and size of firm, revenue performance year over year, average hit rate and number of candidates per job post by firm type and more.
The construction industry is struggling to fill well-paid jobs, while half of recent college graduates are underemployed. Is it time to shed our national bias against getting our hands dirty? Are construction careers better than corporate carriers? BigRentz.com explores these questions in the following infographic.
If you believe breaking into the tech industry would mean pulling an Ethan Hunt a la “Mission Impossible,” you may be surprised at how easy it may be. Whether you’re an internship candidate or an entry-level job hunter, tech is where the opportunities are lying.
According to recent reports, between January and June 2012, the technology (or “tech”) industry added nearly 100,000 jobs at a 1.7 percent gain. It has also been reported that by the year 2020, employment in all computer occupations is expected to increase by 22 percent. There are a number of factors that one can point to as evidence for why the tech industry has become such an integral part of the U.S. and world economy.
Frosty the Snowman might have time for a day filled with fun, but you know ignoring the job hunt for too long will melt your chances of snagging your dream job. Yet far too many job seekers do just that, putting off the hunt for a great position until after the winter months. Most assume employers aren’t looking for new employees during the holiday season, but they couldn’t be farther from the truth.
