We’ve all been there, for one reason or another. Some of us are graduating from college and want to put our degrees to good use. Others are parents going back to work after the children start school. Still others are trying to find work because of lay-offs, for whatever reason. Applying for jobs can be a time-consuming process, and for those who have to spend the hours doing it, there are several ways that applying can be made more time-efficient. A key piece of job searching advice is getting organized. Usually, the applicant is going to be applying to a lot of jobs. The site Startwire is a good place…

In 2011, the boom of startups following in the footsteps of an economy showing signs of recovery filled the pages of craigslist looking for talent. While other sectors were still struggling with unemployment, the tech startup world was competing for top people. Now, with the economy looking even better (despite bad gas prices) and tech-related professions showing a demand above the rest of the field, there’s a sense amongst the potential employees that they have choices. Many are willing to move to the places where opportunities exist. While California still has a stranglehold on tech, there…

Today’s advancements in technology have made automation a part of our daily lives. Many of the tasks that were once performed by humans are now done by computers and in some cases, robots. As the trend continues, will we see humans replaced in many job functions by robots? That’s the question that our friends at Mindflash explore in their most recent infographic. While it’s hard to imagine a robot paralegal today, it’s not as far fetched in the very near future as we might expect. Click to enlarge. …

When it comes to renewable energy, solar is often considered the easiest to acquire. The sun is a source of so much energy and the potential to collect it is almost limitless. There are both financial and logistical challenges surrounding solar, but in tough economic times any industry that has been proven to create jobs should be incentivized over others. Yet, 37 states do not offer incentives to bring in solar jobs. This infographic breaks down the statistics about the states the do and do not have incentives, the states that are most “ripe” for a solar job boom, and ways that people can act. Click…

Many who have graduated from college and headed towards to the promised land of Silicon Valley in the last few years have dreamed of innovations, lifestyle improvements, and potentially even a little fame. It has become the Hollywood of technology where people go to make their fortunes. Are they? This breakdown by Focus looks at what people can expect to make if they do plunge forward into the fast-paced society of Silicon Valley. Live fast. Code hard. Have a great looking condo. That’ the dream. Click to enlarge. …

There may never be a better time for Steve Jobs to step away from Apple. Then again, there may never be a good time for him to step away. Rarely is one individually so acutely connected to the success or failure of an organization as much as Jobs has been over the decades. How will they fair when he finally does leave for good? This infographic by our friends at Online College Resource takes a look at the long and storied history of the man and his company and focuses on the rise of Apple University. The symbiotic relationship is striking. Whether the company will continue its extremely successful ways…

It’s hard to beat Wall Street predictions repeatedly, but Apple continues to be underestimated by experts despite showing no signs of letting up, slowing down, or even considering stopping. They sold nearly 3 million more iPhones than expected and their quarterly EPS beat forecasts by a whopping 33%. Most were impressed by beating forecasts by 20% each of the last 2 quarters. Prospects of a new iPhone, safe inventory levels for iPad 2s, and new Mac computers continue to fuel the most valuable technology company in the world. As a result, shares shot up to $405 after a short after-hours trading…

Steve Jobs, Mark Zuckerberg, and Eric Schmidt walk into a bar. The bartender says, “Hey, I’m Barack Obama.” Not funny? That’s because it wasn’t really a joke. The setting will likely not be a bar, but the four leaders of arguably the most influential entities in the world will be meeting on Thursday with other business leaders in San Francisco. Will the sheer gravity of the event tilt the world on its axis? Throw in GE CEO Jeffrey Immelt and it just might happen. “The president and the business leaders will discuss our shared goal of promoting American innovation, and discuss his commitment to new…

Effective immediately, Big Steve has been made to take medical leave from Apple again, handing the reigns over to COO Tim Cook and sending the following memo to Apple’s employees. Team, At my request, the board of directors has granted me a medical leave of absence so I can focus on my health. I will continue as CEO and be involved in major strategic decisions for the company. I have asked Tim Cook to be responsible for all of Apple’s day to day operations. I have great confidence that Tim and the rest of the executive management team will do a terrific job executing the exciting plans we have in place…

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