Kenai Peninsula job outlook outpaces other parts of Alaska

During one of the first panels of the Kenai Peninsula Economic Development District’s Industry Outlook Forum, held Thursday in Soldotna, Sam Tappen, an economist with the State Department of Labor and ... Read More

Job Fair draws employers, seekers

More than 50 vendors filled the Old Carrs Mall on Wednesday to participate in the annual Kenai Peninsula Job Fair to connect directly with job seekers. People could be seen throughout the day moving ... Read More

Jobs News

Hundreds of firms have been lining up for a Hong Kong crypto license, but recruiters say they are yet to see an accompanying rush for talent. Read More

Job growth surged far more than expected in March

That job growth, stated in Friday's news release from the Bureau of Labor Statistics, was well above the forecast of 212,000 added jobs ... some strong gains for workers, for job seekers. Read More

Jobs Report

The Bureau of Labor Statistics said more than 300,000 jobs were added to the U.S. economy in March. The highest number of new jobs in nearly a year. America’s employers delivered another ... Read More

Alex job seekers take to streets in search of jobs

More than 40 job seekers joined the campaign and marched ... spokesperson Mthokozisi Khambule in an interview with Alex News on the jobs campaign. Photo: Xoliswa Zakwe “I know that the rate ... Read More

Looking for a career change? What the new Goldilocks labor market means for job seekers and workers

Job quitting and wage growth aren't that dramatic anymore. However, it's a good labor market for job security and workers' purchasing power. Read More

Community News

Twenty-three Moloka‘i youth participated in games and activities that highlighted the negative impacts of alcohol, tobacco and bullying and learned about their “sources of strength” at the ... Read More

Remote customer service jobs: What they pay & how to get one

Customer service jobs at virtual call centers are one of ... companies after they gain experience. For many types of job-seekers, remote work is ideal, but that doesn’t mean it’s easy to ... Read More

PAYDAY: High schools hosting career fairs to connect young job seekers with jobs

“There are many more jobs behind the tellers you see when you ... who made sure to set candy on her table to appease the teen job seekers stopping by her both Tuesday. The basket of Payday ... Read More

How U.S. News Ranks the Best Jobs

Workers tend to prefer higher salaries, ample job opportunities and avenues for promotion. These characteristics and more are used to calculate the U.S. News Best Jobs of 2024 rankings. Read More