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Give money to a jobless friend?
Give money to a jobless friend?
5:50am: If a friend's been out of work a long time, it's a sticky decision whether to offer a little cash to tide him over. Here's advice on how to help. More

Best Companies for job growth
Best Companies like the Scooter Store and DreamWorks notched some impressive job growth last year and are showing no signs of slowing down. More
Employers still skittish on hiring
About 73% of employers expect to keep their current staff levels, according to a survey by Manpower Inc. More
Jobs: Short-term hope, long-term despair
Americans who are unemploymed for 15 weeks or less hit a record low in February, but those unemployed for 15 weeks or more is at an all-time high. More
Mounting job losses
A running list of companies that have announced job cuts since the start of 2010. More
Solutions
Getting a green job isn't so easy
Getting a green job isn't so easy
The field gets talked about a lot, but it's still in its infancy. Here's how to find the opportunities that exist right now. More
Don't wear pajamas for a phone interview
Don't wear pajamas for a phone interview
You've likely only got five minutes to wow the hiring manager, or be eliminated. Here are 15 secrets to help you pass the test. More
Get an unpaid internship or wait tables?
Get an unpaid internship or wait tables?
The competition for summer jobs and internships is stiff this year, but landing the right one can set you on a solid career path. Here are some of the best programs, and how to get in. More
7 career New Year's resolutions
If you're lucky enough to have a job, you may still feel as if you're just treading water. Two experts tell how to move forward in 2010. More

Job Losses
Company Number of cuts
Disney 80
Home Depot 1,000
Verizon 13,000
Comerica 300
UPS 1,800
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