Consumer
confidence rose in June thanks to job gains
that offset the impact of anticipated increases
in prices and interest rates, according to the U-M
Surveys of Consumers. Despite increased consumer
confidence, people are still worried about the economy,
due to current higher standards, uncertainty due
to noneconomic factors, and divergent trends in
future job prospects, interest rates and inflation.
The Alumni CareerPort has all sorts of benefits
to help you find a job, keep a job, land a promotion
and more. But we also know that in order to be a
savvy member of the workforce, you have to be in-the-know
about the job market and current workforce trends.
That’s why we have a section on the front
page of our site devoted to providing you with
up-to-the-minute job market news. Powered by Moreover
Technologies, this system compiles the latest headlines
and news about the job market in one convenient
place. Check it out today for the latest information
on the job market—it may just provide a tip
that will land you a job or a promotion!
The World Health Organization estimates that roughly
25 percent of women and 10 percent of men suffer
from depression at some point in their lives. Unfortunately,
most people still have to get through the workday
while battling depression. The most important step
is to seek treatment, but even after doing so, recovery
doesn’t occur overnight. The Wall Street Journal
offers some tips on how to handle your job while
struggling with depression:
- Try
to maintain a daily work routine.
- Resist
the urge to isolate yourself.
- Pay
attention to your appearance. Solicit the help
of friends and family for advice on laying out
outfits and serving as your “fashion police.”
- Avoid
alcohol.
- Try
to eat well and exercise.
Find
more tips online.
Perhaps you’re tired of answering to someone
else. Or maybe you have a special skill that you
can market to make money. Or maybe you enjoy the
thrill of the unknown. There are plenty of reasons
you might want to start your own business, but it
can be a daunting and scary task. However, there
are many resources out there to guide you. The United
States Small Business Administration is a great
place to start. It offers advice for every step
of the process. Check out the article entitled “Are
You Ready?” in order to determine whether
plunging into your own business is the right step
for you.
The Alumni Association is looking for an innovative,
energetic career manager who can help develop our
career resources even further! The new career manger
would collaborate with corporate employers and U-M
alumni to develop opportunities and initiatives
that will enhance the Alumni Association’s
career services programs. For more information or
to apply for this position, visit our
Web site.
The
Alumni
CareerPort has 135 jobs listed right now. Below
are some recently posted positions. If these aren’t
right for you, search the job
board and you may just find your next job.
Controller
at Endeavor Information Systems
This and other positions can be found in the Accounting/Auditing
category.
Training
manager at ACN, Inc.
This and other positions can be found in the Human
Resources category.
Seasoned
platform innovator at Amazon.com
This and other positions can be found in the Internet
and e-Commerce category.
Tell us your thoughts in our
new poll on the Alumni CareerPort.
Have
you ever wanted to start own business?
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