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Job Tawk Blog
August 12, 2009
Job Tawk has been getting many calls and emails about our recent item about qualified Arizonans being eligible for up to 79 total weeks of unemployment benefits.
This was initially confirmed by a spokesman for the Arizona Department of Economic Security, the agency which administers the program, as well as the National [...]
Job Tawk Blog
August 11, 2009
Arizonans who find themselves jobless for the first time face a hard financial reality when they file for unemployment benefits.
The maximum amount per week a person can earn is $240 — plus $25 from the federal stimulus legislation. That $265 per week translates into $1060 per month, before taxes.
When questioned about [...]
Job Tawk Blog
July 27, 2009
There’s a lot of talk about the recession entering its “final hours.”
The Dow remains above 9,000.
Sales of new homes jumped last month, according to data released today.
What does this mean for the incredibly unstable labor market? Unfortunately, not a heck of a lot in the near term.
Positive news on Wall Street — [...]
Job Tawk Blog
June 17, 2009
Can’t find a job?
There’s a new Web site to help you at least find cheap beer.
Started by two California college students, ThriftyBeer provides a list of the 10 cheapest beers by areas (and the price by the ounce). Google mapping software provides directions how to get to the store.
The site [...]
Job Tawk Blog
May 15, 2009
This week, Job Tawk received a handwritten note from 81-year-old Phoenix resident Tom Coghill in response to our story about how to become a special agent for the Federal Bureau of Investigation. The agency is still looking for candidates, by the way.
Coghill became a special agent on March 3, 1951. [...]
Job Tawk Blog
March 11, 2009
As if finding a job, getting an interview and getting an offer wasn’t difficult enough these days.
A new TransUnion survey determined that about 16 percent of employers use a pre-employment credit report as part of the screening process. About that many said it determines if they hire someone.
I can take time [...]
Buzz Blog
October 23, 2008
Barry and Susan Brooks have operated Tempe-based Cookies from Home for nearly 30 years, but the economic climate leading up to this holiday season doesn’t seem as sweet.
Raw goods like flour and eggs, as well as fuel, are more expensive. Arizona’s employer-sanctions law is adding to their stress.
It requires employers to verify [...]
Buzz Blog
October 23, 2008
A Phoenix-based company that makes personal lubricant and related products is positioning itself to reach consumers who are staying home more during the economic crisis.
“Vacations are a real luxury now,” said Aram Chavez, international sales director for DreamBrands Inc. “People are buying these products and having their own little vacation at home. [...]
Buzz Blog
October 2, 2008
Scottsdale-based Taser International Inc. had a starring role on Sunday’s season premiere of The Simpsons.
Homer, with the help of neighbor Ned Flanders, starts a bounty hunting business and gets a stun gun. “This Taser is awesome,” he exclaims. “Finally, a practical use for electricity.”
He then shocks Ned’s coffee — “just warming it [...]
Buzz Blog
October 2, 2008
How Stuff Works recently ranked the 10 dirtiest top-paying jobs.
Crime scene cleaner came in at No. 1.
Workers who’ve gained some experience can pull down $75,000 per year, according to the Web site. Those with a college degree can make six figures.
That’s good to know in this economy. Crime-scene cleaner would seem to [...]