CAREERS: 'How Not to Get a Postdoc'
Over at Isis the Scientist's blog, a new academic PI shares satirical " tips on how not to get a postdoc in academia ." For example, if you "Write in the cover letter that you would rather work somewhere else and that you are applying for this job as a Plan B in case Plan A doesn't work out," or "suggest that the PI fly you in from Australia to check out the facilities in order to decide whether ... Thu, 02 Sep 2010 08:55:13 -0700

The moment drunk BMW driver careers down road as friend desperately clings to the bonnet
CCTV images show a friend on the bonnet of Peter James's car in Coleford, Gloucestershire. James faces jail after admitting drink-driving and dangerous driving. Thu, 02 Sep 2010 08:11:31 -0700

AGC sponsors state fair construction center
The Kansas Construction Careers Coalition will sponsor its Construction Learning Center this year at the Kansas State Fair. Thu, 02 Sep 2010 06:25:58 -0700

Few Americans see manufacturing as a career: survey
Fewer than a third of Americans would choose manufacturing if they were starting their careers now, according to a new survey that finds pessimism about the long-term direction of U.S. industry. Thu, 02 Sep 2010 05:02:06 -0700

Engineering Careers Expo all geared up for 2010
More than 1000 engineering students and industry representatives will come together on Friday, 3 September for the annual Young Engineers Australia (YEA)-UQ Careers Expo. Wed, 01 Sep 2010 17:50:22 -0700

Editorial: Careers on the line
It was a compelling performance, one that would have held any true cricket fan spellbound. Wed, 01 Sep 2010 10:08:22 -0700

High school students study health care careers
From 7:30 to 9:30 a.m., several Mt. Carmel High School students each morning report for class at the Home Health Care Building at Wabash General Hospital. The Health Careers Occupational Program class is a collaborative effort between WGH, Illinois Eastern Community Colleges and MCHS, and is taught by Kallie Schonert (standing), who guides both classroom and hands-on clinical training ... Wed, 01 Sep 2010 08:47:44 -0700

Health Careers program gives local students career exploration opportunity
Staff photo by Bob Livingston From 7:30 to 9:30 a.m., several Mt. Carmel High School students each morning report for class at the Home Health Care Building at Wabash General Hospital. Wed, 01 Sep 2010 08:47:24 -0700

Diverse Careers, Inc. Announces Los Angeles Career Fair to Be Held Thursday, Sept. 23rd -- 10:00am to 2:00pm
LOS ANGELES, CA--(Marketwire - 08/31/10) - Diverse Careers, Inc. would like to invite job seekers and employers to participate in the Los Angeles Career Fair on Sept. 23, 2010 from 10am to 2pm at the Hilton Los Angeles Airport located at 5711 W. Century Blvd., Los Angeles, CA 90045. Job seekers and employers are encouraged to participate. This recruiting event is open to everyone and is FREE to ... Tue, 31 Aug 2010 10:38:00 -0700