Author: candacemoody

Candace’s background includes Human Resources, recruiting, training and assessment. She spent several years with a national staffing company, serving employers on both coasts. Her writing on business, career and employment issues has appeared in the Florida Times Union, the Jacksonville Business Journal, the Atlanta Journal Constitution and 904 Magazine, as well as several national publications and websites. Candace is often quoted in the media on local labor market and employment issues.

Cities with the Best Jobs in 2010

February 15, 2010 by candacemoody

Where can you find the best jobs in the U.S.? If you are you considering relocating to a friendlier economic climate, PayScale can help you decide which new area will have the best opportunities for job growth and high wages. The following are 10 cities with the best jobs for 2010 and economies expected to grow, even during the current recession. Included in the data for each is the growth rates from 2009 for comparison. Be sure to check the Cost of Living Calculator to get the whole picture.

How Watching Downhill Skiing Can Help your Job Search

February 12, 2010 by candacemoody

You might never win an Olympic gold medal, but you might be able to steal a move from these remarkable competitors as you watch the winter games.

Long Distance Job Search

February 11, 2010February 11, 2010 by candacemoody

Due to the tough job market, I am less inclined to limit my job search to just Jacksonville. Is there a more efficient way to search for jobs in other cities aside from services like Monster.com?

Unemployment and Income Tax

February 10, 2010 by candacemoody

If you collected unemployment this year, the first $2,400 of any unemployment insurance collected is not subject to tax.

What does 2010 hiring look like?

February 3, 2010 by candacemoody

Florida experts say that we should see some improvement in the hiring picture by mid-2010.

Will 2010 Be Your Year?

February 2, 2010February 8, 2010 by candacemoody

Even in this economy, people get promoted, get fired, and get transferred. Your job is to position yourself in the market and within your network as ready when these openings come up.

Three Things to Consider When Changing Jobs

January 24, 2010January 25, 2013 by candacemoody

When considering a job offer, many jobseekers focus only on the salary and benefits. But there’s more to work than what you bring home in your paycheck. Here are three factors you might not think to consider that can make a big difference in job satisfaction.