AUSTIN, TX (Press Release) -- Recent New York Times reports say one-third of unemployed Americans have been without a job for six months or longer.
 
As those Americans deal the grim outlook, TV journalist Paul Matadeen is putting his extra time to good use.
 
Matadeen founded http://ItsTheJOBBLOG.com in the Summer of 2009 when he experienced a layoff from the news business himself. 
 
The website publishes regular interviews (podcasts) with employment experts tackling topics like investing, fitness, and even featuring web tools to make the job hunt easier. Many of the guests to the site have been featured on national media outlets like CNN, Fox News, and MSNBC. Others are contributors to popular career websites like The Ladders.com.
 
"There's a reason we call it 'the place to go when work is slow," Matadeen said. "When you lose your job, life often becomes chaotic. I believe this podcast offers advice from experts, giving job seekers a starting point to begin the new chapter in life."
 
Matadeen says he has received the most feedback from interviews about resume writing and social networking.
 
"A resume expert told us to stop listing personal information like martial status on the document," he said. "While I don't know what people were actually putting on their resumes, I heard from a number of listeners who said they decided to revamp their resume after listening to the interview."
 
Matadeen said many people also remain unclear about how to use social networking to find new job leads.
 
"The most questions I get are about the site 'Linked In.' A social networking expert told me people get confused because the site is so straight-forward and direct."
 
Matadeen has worked for NBC affiliates in Panama City, Florida; Raleigh, NC; Columbia, MO; and Austin, TX. He also works as a freelance producer for the Fox News Channel.
He is available for a live SKYPE-based interview out of his home office in Austin, TX. You can reach him by calling (573) 673-7226 to schedule a radio, print, or television interview.
 
The site is being designed and laid out by Roy Vella, a friend and colleague of Matadeen. More information about Vella and his web development services can be found at http://RoyVella.com
 
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