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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It’s not much. But it’s something. And right now, we’ll take whatever good news we can get.

Retail sales fell 0.1% in February.
Sales at auto dealers fell 4.9% as vehicle sales hit new lows.
But excluding autos, sales rose 0.7%, better than expected.
Higher gas prices pushed sales higher, but even excluding both autos and gas, sales were […]

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TrueCredit.com estimates nearly one in six potential employers are using pre-employment credit reports as part of the applicant screening process. So in addition to polishing resumes and portfolios, job seekers should also review their credit.

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Nearly a third of Americans say they’re more likely to consider a home-based business offer because of the recession-increasing concerns among consumer advocates about possible fraud and scams.  According to a just released survey sponsored by the National Consumers League (NCL), many consumers are at risk of losing money to fraudulent pyramid schemes disguised as […]

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A fortunate job seeker said she finally found a new position.  “At least I think I did,” she explained. “I have an opportunity to be a work-at-home medical transcriptionist.”
Medical transcriptionists listen to dictated recordings made by physicians and other health care professionals and transcribe them into medical reports, correspondence and other administrative […]

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