July 22, 2013

When you’re brushing-up that resume for a job search, here are some ways to keep it from landing in the circular file. Among the top pet peeves for hiring managers are resumes that use tiny fonts or colored paper or have a job objective that's too vague. And with the popularity of social media sites, there's no need to add a photo. Source Link

Many Americans are taking a short-sighted view to the need for long-term care in old age. A survey found that only one in four people over the age of 40 think it’s likely they’ll need help, even though half say they’ve helped care for their aging relatives. Statistics show that nearly 70% of Americans will need long-term care. Source Link   

Convenience beats security for many people when it comes to picking an online password. A survey found that 55 percent of people said they used the same password to access all or most of their Internet accounts. And one in four people used passwords that were too easy to guess, such as birthdays and their kids' names. Source Link