If you’re looking for ways to make extra cash while you search for a job–or need a few extra dollars to supplement your income, consider a Census 2010 job. The US Census is currently recruiting nationwide. Here are some of the commonly asked questions.
Q: Is the employment test difficult?
A: The test is not difficult, but it […]

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Need money? The US Census may be able to help. The Bureau is recruiting applicants in Southern Westchester County and other locations for temporary jobs in both the office and field. Most jobs pay $18 to $20 an hour.
Field workers–also called census takers, listers or enumerators–work outside the office conducting interviews, verifying …information and explaining […]

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The US Census Bureau just released the latest American Community Survey (ACS) data, providing a statistical portrait of the characteristics of the nation’s population in 2008. According to the new snapshot, one-in-four people in Texas (24.1 percent) lacked health insurance in 2008, the highest rate in the nation. At the other end of the spectrum, […]

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This is a directory of links to federal, state, county and municipal government salary and employee name databases. These searchable databases of salaries, pay, overtime and compensation of government workers are compiled by news organizations, open government advocates and government agencies. (Source: PI maggazine)
2008 Federal Employees
2006 Federal Employees and here and here
US Postal Service Employees, […]

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 The US Citizenship and Immigration Services launched a revamped Web portal that agency officials say is more user-friendly, interactive and informative than its predecessor. The upgraded site allows applicants for citizenship and related benefits to follow the progress of their cases. They can choose to receive notifications through e-mail messages or text messages when the […]

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The US Consumer Product Safety Commission is launching CPSC 2.0, a comprehensive social networking initiative that will make lifesaving and other safety information more accessible to consumers. Utilizing a variety of technologies and social media sites, CPSC will rapidly expand its reach to millions of consumers.
Consumers can find CPSC on its “OnSafety” blog, which has messages, […]

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Useful website: WarrantyElephant.com wants to help you remember something that’s easy to forget: all those details to support your potential warranty repair claims. Launched by a man who had to pay to repair his TV because he lost his warranty documentation, the site was initially created for a small circle of his family and friends. But now […]

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Top 10 Retailers,
based on 2008 annual revenue

1

Wal-Mart

2

Kroger

3

Costco

4

Home Depot

5

Target

6

Walgreen

7

CVS Caremark

8

Lowe’s

9

Sears

10

Best Buy

Source: National Retail Federation
Last year’s list…

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Job Fairs Gain Popularity Among Recruiters: With the state of the economy, job expos are more popular than ever, and having a good understanding of what’s expected at them is key. NY1’s Asa Aarons filed the following report.
Confidence, Preparation Make A Job Candidate Stand Out: At a recent employment expo, NY1’s Employment reporter Asa Aarons […]

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Graduated Driver Licensing (GDL) programs allow young drivers to safely gain driving experience before obtaining full driving privileges. Most programs include three stages:

Learner Stage: supervised driving, cumulating with a driving test;
Intermediate Stage: limiting unsupervised driving in high risk situations; and
Full Privilege Stage: a standard driver’s license.

During the 1990s, many states began enacting GDL laws. Currently, […]

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