How Job Hunting is like Dating (podcast)

Listen as author Shawn Graham discusses his new book, Courting Your Career, and how the job search process parallels the dating world. He'll talk about the importance of planning your search, networking and why you should also focus on the visual design of your resume. (11 min)

Legal Assistant needed Northern Westchester

Legal Assistant – Northern Westchester Intellectual Property law firm is currently looking for a highly motivated, organized Legal Assistant to support a growing Intellectual Property team. The ideal candidate will be a team player, pay close attention to detail, able to multi-task effectively, and have an excellent command of the English language. Should be skilled in Microsoft Office have either a college degree or paralegal certificate, and have previous law experience, we are willing to train the right candidate. Click here to apply.

Weekly Job Search Roundup #18

Learn what 'acceptance remorse' is, find out the top industries for entry-level jobs and several job boards including Monster and Jobing in the news. (14 min)

Yorktown, NY Jobs

The suburban town of Yorktown lies 38 miles north of Manhattan. Al Roker used to be a resident of Yorktown. In face, his ex-wife, Alice, is still the Town Clerk!

The Phoenix House has many opportunities open in Yorktown including: social services opportunities, supervising cook, night monitor, and counselor.

IBM also has an opening for an intellectual property law administrative analyst.

Yonkers, NY Jobs

The city of Yonkers is the largest in Westchester County and the fourth largest in the state of New York. Yonkers boarders the Bronx and is two miles north of Manhattan. The city is currently experiencing a revitalization project, which includes a minor league baseball stadium, new public library, and a shopping district.

The McKnight Group has an opening for a Consumer Compliance AVP.

Other Yonkers job opportunities include: payroll manager, IT position, and CNC machine operator.

Click here for a complete listing of Yonkers, NY jobs.

White Plains, NY Jobs

White Plains is an edge city of New York City. Population estimates quadruple during the work day! This city is full of hustle and bustle, has great shopping and dining options, and is the home of Berkeley College. Don't miss out on the wealth of job opportunities available in this all-American city.

Agent HR, Inc. has many openings, including class actions team leader, equity settlements assistant, client reporting analyst, and quality control specialist.

Other job opportunities in White Plains include: Sr. Developer, flash developer, and accounts payable coordinator.

Click here for a complete listing of White Plains, NY Jobs.

Hudson Valley Unemployment rates

Throughout the lower Hudson Valley, State Labor Department officials gave us the July unemployment rates in the region as follows:

•Westchester County, 3.9 percent, compared with 3.6 percent in June and 4 percent in July 2006;

•Putnam County, 3.5 percent, compared with 3.3 percent in June and 3.7 percent in July 2006;

•Rockland County, 4 percent, compared with 3.7 percent in June and 4.1 percent in July 2006;

•Orange County, 4.4 percent, compared with 4.2 percent in June and 4.5 percent in July 2006;

•Dutchess County, 4 percent, compared with 3.9 percent in June and 4.1 percent in July 2006;

•Kingston area, 4.4 percent, compared with 4.1 percent in June and 4.5 percent in July 2006.