jobs

Obama's New Bill Causes Controversy
By Gabe Altieri
October 7, 2011 - 11:59am
Republicans say they have problems with American Jobs Act

On Wednesday Senate democrats said in order to pay for Obama’s $447 billion dollar jobs plan they will increase the tax rate by five percent on the people making over $1 million a year.

You taught us to dream big
By Theodore P. Rysz III
October 6, 2011 - 2:41pm
Steve Jobs taught me how to not be scared to dream big. I have learned to not fear failure, but to always try to innovate throughout my career.

On Wednesday, the world lost one of its most influential people to have ever lived: Steve Jobs.

Jobs battled pancreatic cancer since mid-2004 and was forced to take several medical leaves from his position as CEO of Apple to deal with his health. Throughout his arduous battle with cancer, Jobs maintained his charm, demeanor and style that elevated Apple to the status of an innovator, not just a technology developer.

Syracuse School District cutting 14 percent of its workforce
By Andrew MacLeod ...
March 21, 2011 - 4:49pm
Notifications will continue to be sent out in the next few weeks.

In hopes of balancing its 2010-2011 budget, the Syracuse School District is cutting upwards of 500 jobs, approximately 14 percent of its workforce, according to The Post-Standard.

324 employees received notifications last week that they would be laid off in June and 103 additional pink slips will be sent out this week.

Only administrators seem to be safe, as the cuts include teachers, teachers assistants, nurses and custodians.

Smokers to face more than health risks
By Alexandria Goodson
February 11, 2011 - 9:37am
Nicotine users may lose job opportunities over addiction.

Nicotine is a drug, just like caffeine. But cigarettes are so commonly used and accepted many people may not think of them as "drugs" – until now. The New York Times reports job applications now warn of "tobacco-free" hiring, requiring the job-seeker to submit a urine tests for nicotine. New employees could even be fired if caught smoking.

Bernanke: poor outlook for job creation
By Kevin Belbey
December 6, 2010 - 10:56am
Top economist says it could be years before America is back to a normal unemployment rate.

Just a few days after the government released a report saying only 39,000 jobs were added in November and the unemployment rate rose to 9.8 percent, more bad news comes from Federal Reserve Chairman Ben Bernanke. According to CNN, Bernanke told 60 Minutes: "At the rate we're going, it could be four, five years before we are back to a more normal unemployment rate."

Syracuse ranks among top places for jobseekers to "start over"
By Philip George
November 17, 2010 - 7:19pm
Other New York regions represented on businessweek.com's list

Syracuse ranks No. 10 on businessweek.com's list of the 20 best places for jobseekers to "start over."

The website notes Syracuse's 7.6-percent unemployment rate and projects that 20-percent of the city's employers will increase hiring in the year's fourth quarter.

Buffalo was No. 9 on the list, the Poughkeepsie-Newburgh-Middletown area was No. 11, Rochester was No. 16 and the Albany-Schenectady-Troy area was No. 18.

U.S. jobs increase in October
By Tony Jondreau
November 5, 2010 - 12:27pm
The U.S. added 151,000 jobs in October, the country’s first monthly job increase since May.

October brought about a welcome change in the U.S.

Unconventional postgraduate plans
By Darren Benda
May 12, 2010 - 4:46pm
After graduation, Syracuse University seniors will move across the United States and around the world in order to pursue their dreams.

The date has been circled on many seniors’ calendars. For the graduating class of 2010, May 16 marked the end of their academic career at Syracuse University.

For most, four years have come and gone quickly. Now, it all comes down to graduation, when a new beginning occurs. Whether it takes place in new cities, new states or new countries — geographic changes are in store.

Frozen ferries freed
By Melissa Opsal
March 5, 2010 - 11:46am
Plus, 25 will lose jobs in DeWitt, and Warner Brothers makes "The Green Lantern" and "Sucker Punch" to be 3D.

Four ferries of the coast of Sweden are free from heavy ice.

Artic winds made it difficult for rescue crews to free the four ferries and at least 30 other ships from the Baltic Sea.

Tommy Gardebring with the Maritime Search and Rescue Center told CNN the southern portion is a lot colder, but the nouthern portion has normal levels of ice.

The ferries carrying 1,000 people are now back at port.

How to make the most of SU's Career Expo
By Darren Benda
February 1, 2010 - 10:21am
Learn the do’s and don’ts when meeting potential employers Thursday, plus Joe Blum’s advice for what not to do during an interview.

Think you have what it takes to work at Microsoft? How about the FBI? Find out Thursday when those join more than 60 other companies looking to hire at the SU Career Expo.

Debra Walker, assistant director for recruiting from SU’s Center for Career Services, provided several “Do's” and “Don’ts” for students interested in excelling at the fair and landing that dream job or internship.