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Jobless Blog
Media Requests 4/15
Written by Administrator
Do job fairs lead to jobs?
"Looking for someone who has gone to a job fair in the last year or so. I'd like to know if it led to a job, or contacts. Also, looking for hiring manager that can honestly discuss, even off the record, whether job fairs are a good place to find real job candidates."
Andy and I appreciate all the positive feedback that we have been receiving! Thank you for your support.
Recently some family issues have arisen that are making it difficult to post on a daily basis. However, we will still try to respond to email questions and suggestions in a timely manner. There are still a lot of ideas for saving money and job search tips waiting to be written. We will continue posting as we are able but for now it may be on a weekly instead of daily basis.
"I need to speak with someone who has successfully negotiated a severance package since the recession began. Please be willing to share your experience, intimidation, fear, success, satisfaction, etc. What tactics did you use to argue your case? Do not need to use full name, or company name. First name and role at your former company will work."
Jared Kreiner, National Publication - Weekly Periodical
Deadline: 5:00 PM EASTERN - April 3
Laid off workers applying to B-School
Region: New York region
"I'm with the largest daily newspaper in Japan and am doing a story on the record number of applicants to business schools in the U.S. According to some experts, many laid off white-collar workers are applying and plan to return to school. I'm hoping to interview someone who has applied to b-school, or alternatively who just started b-school in September, who was laid off from his or her job in 2008 or 2009. Thanks for your consideration!"
(Put HARO-LAID OFF B-SCHOOLERS? in sub)
Deadline: 5:00 PM EASTERN - April 2
Did losing your job HEAL your life?
"CALLING ALL WOMEN: Sometimes we don't make POSITIVE changes to our life until we're forced to. If the recent economic crunch pushed you out of a comfy position ... but into a happier, more satisfying life... then I think you've a story to tell and would love to hear from you. (maybe you're now self-employed, maybe you're finally earning profit off of a long-held hobby/passion? maybe you're now a consultant and have more time with the kids?) Please send me your name, age, and a short description of the life change you recently went through (Including the job you had, the circumstance that forced you to leave it and the current success you're experiencing now.) This is for possible inclusion in a story to appear in a national women's magazine. Please be willing to be photographed should your story be chosen."
In a time of so many people out of work and losing their health insurance, Walgreens is stepping up and offering a hand.
They are offering free visits to their Take Care Clinics to patients and their families who have lost jobs and their health insurance!
Services. Respiratory Illnesses, Allergies, Infections, Skin Conditions, and Minor Injuries.
Who Qualifies. Persons terminated from their positions on or after March 31, 2009 and their families if no other insurance is held.
What to bring. Driver's License or Photo ID. Prior health insurance information. Government issued determination letter of unemployment benefits. If benefits have been applied for but have yet to be received, one of the above must be submitted within 21 days of the first visit to the clinic.
Locations and Times. 11 am to 3 pm, Monday through Friday. Click here to find a location near your city.
Services are not available in every area but clinics are located in 35 metropolitan areas throughout the country.
With all the negative business stories in the news lately, its nice to find a company that is trying to make a difference!
