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Job openings rise, hiring still weak
12:19pm: Employers remain reluctant to hire workers, bringing ratio of job seekers to job openings to record high.  More

Over 50, and zero job offers
Age bias can be an extra hurdle in this awful job market, but you can make your experience work in your favor. More
Unemployment hits 10.2%
The unemployment rate spiked to its highest level since 1983, much worse than expected as employers continue to trim jobs despite other signs of growth. More
Teens suffer record unemployment
The jobless rate for teens stands at an all-time high of 27.6% as opportunities for young workers dwindle.  More
Mounting job losses
Dozens of companies have announced job cuts since the start of 2009. More
Solutions
50 Best Jobs in America
50 Best Jobs in America
Money looked for careers with great pay, superior growth prospects, intellectual challenge, flexibility and more. More
Get your old salary back!
Get your old salary back!
In a welcome move, more employers are reversing pay cuts, or planning to in the months ahead.  More
8 great companies to retire from
8 great companies to retire from
At a time when some firms have cut back on benefits, these employers offer notably generous plans.  More
100 Best Companies to Work For
Even in this economy, some companies are going out of their way to please employees. This year, there's a new no. 1, as Google slips to no. 4. More

Job Losses
Company Number of cuts
Panasonic 650
Avery Dennison 3,600
Best Buy unspecified
Quicksilver 200
Corning 4,900
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