In our quest to gain prosperity and impress our neighbors, we often end up with an abundance of material stuff that clutters our homes, surroundings, and minds. And then, we wonder why we are not satisfied in spite of all our trappings.
The college class of 2009 is about to face a new set of challenges: finding a job. Southwest Tennessee Community College’s Career Services Department (CSD) said there are fewer job postings this year for graduates and many employers looking for candidates seek a specific skill set.
The Memphis Black Business Expo (MBBE) and Showcase will be held from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday (April 25) at the Raleigh Springs Mall, 3384 Austin Peay Highway. It’s the second year for the Expo, which is designed to highlight entrepreneurship, promote cooperative economics, and support the stability and growth off small and minority-owned businesses. The event is free.
Nationwide, African Americans are homeowners at a rate of 47.2 percent, compared to 75.2 percent for individuals who identify as non-Hispanic white, according to a newly released report from the NAACP.
In a tight market, jobseekers need to keep up-to-date on the latest hiring trends and look for ways to play up the hot skills and abilities currently in demand.
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