Category Archives: Business

New home sales reach pre-recession high

Posted on June 13, 2016 by robertjrussellcompanies

New home sales reach pre-recession high Sales of newly-built single-family homes have reached levels not seen since before the financial crisis. Data from the HUD and US Census Bureau show a 16.6 per cent rise in sales in April, reaching … Continue reading →

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The $15 minimum wage will kill jobs.

Posted on June 1, 2016 by robertjrussellcompanies

This is a story about ethics and economics, winners and losers, and the philosophical muddle on both ends of the political spectrum, as told through two of the hot-button issues of the 2016 U.S. presidential race: the minimum wage and free … Continue reading →

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It may be time to quit the job hunt

Posted on May 30, 2016 by robertjrussellcompanies

You’re applying to every job under the sun. When your bills are stacking up or you don’t know how you’ll stomach one more day in a role you hate, you decide any job would be better than your current situation. … Continue reading →

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Your resume stinks! It’s time for some spring cleaning!

Posted on May 28, 2016 by robertjrussellcompanies

Have you noticed a slew of new job listings going up recently? There’s a reason for that: Spring is prime hiring season for many organizations. If you want to compete, it’s important to make sure your resume is current when … Continue reading →

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Who do you know?

Posted on May 26, 2016 by robertjrussellcompanies

Sometimes having strong references can be a key asset when your looking to change careers. The quality and strength of your professional references can be a true asset to any job search. Job references are most effective when they are … Continue reading →

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Talk to me about your MoJo!

Posted on May 24, 2016 by robertjrussellcompanies

1) Surround yourself with people who are full of mojo. It’s likely that their feelings will inadvertently affect you. Surround yourself with uplifting people who appreciate you and only want to build you up. Don’t get stuck in a negative … Continue reading →

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You are competing against 250 other applicants

Posted on May 22, 2016 by robertjrussellcompanies

Dust off your resume and land more interviews. Did you know that the average job opening has 250 applicants competing for it? What’s worse is 70% of those applicants will be eliminated from the candidate pool by an applicant tracking … Continue reading →

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Recommended Website of the Day

Posted on May 21, 2016 by robertjrussellcompanies

Here is our Recommended Website of the Day: http://www.InsurancePricedRight.com – check it out

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Get hired faster on your next interview

Posted on May 20, 2016 by robertjrussellcompanies

Did you know that when the job market was booming it took an average of 3 interviews to get 1 job offer? Now it takes 17! When you finally land the job interview of your dreams will you have what … Continue reading →

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Republicans working on Healthcare alternative

Posted on May 19, 2016 by robertjrussellcompanies

As much as they’ve talked about repealing and replacing the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (PPACA) over the past six years, Republicans have seldom offered specifics about what exactly they would replace it with. Even though House Republicans have … Continue reading →

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