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Millionaires collecting unemployment became a controversial issue when the Congressional Research Service revealed that thousands of wealthy Americans had received unemployment compensation during the economic downturn that began in 2007.  At first glance, it may seem outrageous that the well-heeled are collecting unemployment benefits when so many Americans are down on their luck and the United States government and many states are also in the red. However, the issue is a bit more complicated than the splashy headline might imply. How Unemployment Benefits Work  Although unemployment compensation varies somewhat from state to state, the basic premise is the same: unemployment …

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When students or career changers explore accounting as a career path, much of the available information focuses on traditional accounting jobs with a firm or as a consultant. Although such jobs may be lucrative and personally rewarding, there are many other options for professionals looking to diversify their opportunities in the field of accounting. Advanced educational qualifications – whether in the form of a degree, a professional certificate or a similar credential – can open up nontraditional career paths that incorporate the skills and knowledge associated with accounting. Among the options: Trade Specialists (International and Domestic) Trade specialists offer expertise …

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No matter how secure you think your job is, how old you are, or how long you have been in your current position you should have a contingency plan for job loss. Job loss is generally seen as a negative and that is because most people aren’t prepared. Living week to week, paying large debts and maintaining an expensive lifestyle, if the income stops it is a disaster. However, if you plan for a job loss you are not encouraging it to happen. Instead you can feel sure that you and your family are secure no matter what happens and …

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Whether you are just graduating from college and looking to get started with a new career, bored with your current job and looking for something new, or lost a job and need to find new employment, many wonder where to begin searching for companies who are hiring right now. There is so much information out there, it’s hard to know where to get started with fresh, legitimate, job leads. Don’t Waste Your Time There are some avenues you just shouldn’t waste your time with. One is job posting boards. The problem with job posting boards is that often the postings …

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Human resource salary for Masters in Business Administration (MBA) graduate is most often above average. Graduates of HR MBA are also on demand. There are a number of factors that affect the hire of a HR MBA graduate. These factors include but are not limited to the nature of the organization, title of the job and location. The reputation of the college also determines the amount of money a graduate with Masters in Business Administration with a bias in human resource will earn. Salaries for Business Administration (MBA) is higher in major metropolitan areas. Nevertheless, areas with high Masters in Business …

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