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Updated On Wed, 01/27/2010 - 6:04pm

Support.com is hiring 100 people in 100 days. Paul Vaillancourt with Support.com describes his company's hiring process as beginning with a technical interview and following up with interviews to determine if you are a good fit for the job. "We very quickly decided we wanted to go to a completely work-from-home workforce," Vaillancourt said. "You can find the right people with the right skills no matter where they are," he added.
 
Vaillancourt describes support.com's environment as 'self-directed.' He says most telecommuting jobs can offer a unique mix of structure and flexibility depending on the project, however, he says "you do need to be comfortable solving problems," since you don't have the usual office support staff.

Updated On Mon, 01/18/2010 - 9:38pm

Whether you have a job or not, each of us has many opportunities to help provide relief to the people of Haiti.
Jonathan Aiken, a spokesman for the American Red Cross says community groups can easily come together to organize fundraisers like bake sales or auctions.

Updated On Sat, 01/09/2010 - 3:26pm

In this episode, career placement expert Stephen Viscusi from BulletproofYourResume.com gives us some unique tips on how to bulletproof our resume, and how to bulletproof the job hunt overall. Viscusi says you have to put yourself in the potential employers shoes. He says an employer's culture, your hygiene, and even the cologne or perfume you wear makes an impact when you are contacting a potential employer. Viscusi is a columnist at TheLadders.com and other career placement websites. He is regularly featured on national news outlets including CNN and Fox News.

Updated On Thu, 12/17/2009 - 6:05pm

Kevin Mergens, 40, lost his job as a product manager in June 2009. Since that time, he has been outspoken about how to stay motivated, even when the job hunt gets grim. Most recently he has contributed his thoughts and experiences to the Wall Street Journal. In this episode, Mergens talks to us about how to handle the emotional trials of being without a job during the holiday season. He says it's important to keep things in perspective during this often trying time. You can do that by focusing on your relationships.

Updated On Tue, 12/15/2009 - 2:22pm

As if enough wasn't going going on, your social life shouldn't suffer when money gets thin. Hear from Paul and his friend Jordan about how to enjoy yourself, pursue relationships, and keep a budget, even without a consistent income. That's why this is 'the place to go... when work is slow!"

Updated On Thu, 12/10/2009 - 4:57pm

Kevin Mergens, 40, lost his job as a product manager in June 2009. Since that time, he has been outspoken about how to stay motivated, even when the job hunt gets grim. Most recently he has contributed his thoughts and experiences to the Wall Street Journal. In this episode, Mergens talks to us about how to handle the ups and downs of the job hunt. We also talk about how to keep a professional tone during a job interview.

Updated On Mon, 12/07/2009 - 11:30am

Welcome to the newest feature of the Job Blog: The Morning Call. Hear from Paul and his friends about what keeps them going whether you're looking for a job, or starting a job from home. In this episode, we discuss how to stay positive during the holiday season. It's tough when money's tough, and everyone's enjoying commercial pleasures, but we look at ways to save money and still have a good time!

Updated On Fri, 12/04/2009 - 4:23am

Cathy Curtis runs Curtis Financial Planning in Oakland, CA. She says when you lose your job, it's critical that you come up with a new budget to deal with the change in your income. While your fixed expenses might not change, Curtis says you might find out you're overspending in discretionary areas. In many cases, understanding where your money goes will help you in the present, AND in the future!

Updated On Thu, 12/03/2009 - 12:10pm

Welcome to the newest feature of the Job Blog: The Morning Call. Hear from Paul and his friends about what keeps them going whether you're looking for a job, or starting a job from home. In this, our first episode, we talk about how to stay motivated on those gloomy days. We also learn there is no room for 'Debbie Downers' when we're aiming to succeed!

Updated On Fri, 11/20/2009 - 7:33pm

As the holidays draw near, seasonal employment opportunities are popping up every day. Allison Nawoj with CareerBuilder.com says research shows companies *are* hiring seasonal employees this year. She says the most important thing to do is do your homework, and get out there to get the job! Nawoj says the research shows seasonal employment sometimes leads to full time employment, so the extra effort is worth the time!