Unemployment

Extra Help: Financial Professionals Can Assist During Unemployment

Updated On Sun, 04/04/2010 - 9:18pm

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Financial questions abound when you lose your job, but perhaps the most tricky questions come from planning for the future. Maureen Wilke, the co-founder of ‘The Connected Advisor’ says financial advisors can still offer realistic tips, even when your primary income goes away.

Report: Utility Workers Are In Demand

Updated On Thu, 11/05/2009 - 5:04pm

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Hear from Oregonian contributor Colin Miner about how a challenge for utility companies might be a benefit for you. There seems be a national trend of utility workers retiring, and that means -- in a sagging economy, utility companies are seeking out new employees, but beware -- it’s a lot of hard work!

Practical Tips: Networking Is Key To The Job Hunt

Updated On Fri, 10/30/2009 - 6:48pm

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TurningPoint Boston’s founder Kathy Robinson has been through a fair number of life and career transitions. She has held twenty-four different part-time and full-time jobs since the age of eight. In her adult life she has worked as a high profile HR Executive in a variety of industries, including manufacturing, engineering, software, and retail.