The reemployed: overqualified and underpaid

The majority of people who are now working after being laid off during the recession say they are overqualified for their current positions and are worse off financially, a survey finds.

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WASHINGTON (AP) — Unemployment is stuck at high levels even though some companies are hiring. The problem, government data show, is that too few jobs are being created for the growing number of people looking for work. more
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In a tight job market, getting a plum summer internship that also pays can be tough. Students may be competing not only with each other for positions but also with recent college graduates. more
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You likely drew up a budget when you first lost your job; now it's time to "rebudget" to see if you can trim even more. more
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The employment picture in the U.S. remained bleak last month as the nation's payrolls fell for a second straight month, with private-sector businesses adding a disappointingly scant number of new jobs. The jobless rate held steady at 9.5% in July, the government said on Aug. 6. more
Workers rarely unplug from the office

Growing numbers of American workers can't seem to put down their BlackBerrys, laptops and iPads and disconnect, whether on a beach or in the backyard. more
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Maybe it's your house payment. Maybe it's food for the kids. Or maybe it's that you're getting a little stir crazy. Whatever it is, you need to find a job. Now. That's where the odd job comes in. more
Payrolls drop by 125K, jobless rate falls

A wave of census layoffs cut the nation's payrolls in June for the first time in six months. The unemployment rate dipped to 9.5%, its lowest level in almost a year. more
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Performance reviews are commonplace in the workplace and they can be a big part of your career path, but a recent survey reveals that less than half of American workers find their feedback constructive. more
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A diploma is no longer a guarantee of a better job and higher pay. After spending tens of thousands of dollars on higher education, many face a job market that doesn't seem to need them. more
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This may not feel like a time of plenty. But many U.S. workers' waistlines are expanding through the weak economy, according to a new survey. more
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