Temporary Position Can Help Support Job Search Taking a temporary job, especially if it's in a person's career field, could be a great move for job seekers.

2009 Grads Sees Stable Salaries, Fewer Jobs

The college graduating class of 2009 will see salary rates on par with the class of 2008 despite the tougher job market, according to a July 2009 report by the National Association of Colleges and Employers (NACE). Although 2009 graduate salaries averaged $49,307, down less than 1 percent from $49,693 in 2008, an earlier report from NACE showed that less than 20 percent of 2009 grads that applied for a job actually got one, compared to the class of 2008 and 2007's respective 26 percent and 51 percent.

Jumpstart Career Plans with Online Help

Whether looking to make a mid-life employment field switch or preparing to graduate from college, developing a career plan requires careful planning. And fortunately, many Web sites are available to assist the process. Here are a few general career planning sites that might be worth a visit:

Program Pays Those Whose Hours are Cut

A record number of California businesses are turning to the state's work-sharing program to ease the financial pain for workers whose hours have been cut, reports the state Employment Development Department.

Banking Sector Needs Cultural Shift

The banking industry needs to alter its culture rather than return to paying billions in bonuses after so much federal aid, U.S. President Barack Obama said.