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| Did you know? The original town of Davenport comprised a six by six and one-half square block site with three public squares and a public levee. East/west streets were named after Indian tribes and north/south streets after national heroes. | | Davenport companies The Republic Companies are a family owned wholesale distributors of electrical and HVAC/R equipment that have been serving eastern Iowa and Western Il... Go to Site
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Job Search Myths
by Taunee Besson 7/5/2008
Have you seen Elvis lately? Even though he's been dead many years, people keep spotting him.
How about that Proctor and Gamble logo. You know it's rumored to represen...
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Job Search Lessons From 'Wall Street'
by Scott Brown 7/5/2008
One common theme that seems to keep recurring during the course of a job search is that of starting to view people in corporations as inhuman and just part of a system. ...
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Rich Career, Poor Career
by Shannon Bradford 7/5/2008
What makes for a rich career? It is more than just the salary and benefits. A rich career is one that suits your talents and provides an opportunity to make a meaningful ...
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 Jobs in DavenportThe following articles focus on employment and jobs in Davenport as well as issues relating to careers and jobs in Iowa. | |
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"Union protests against contractor's hiring practices"
Fort Madison Daily Democrat, IA - Jul 3, 2008
When state and local funds help expand your business is it too much to ask that local workers receive the jobs? Local 150 of the International Union of...
"Nursing shortage in some areas results from lack of instructors"
Elgin Echo, IA - Jul 2, 2008
Kathy Begalske, director of nursing at Palmer Lutheran Health Center in West Union, said the hospital once had some difficulty hiring enough nurses to staff...
"From the Wire"
AlterNet, CA - Jul 2, 2008
The plant is expected to create more than 100 full-time jobs and give millions of dollars in tax revenues to Early County, where almost a quarter of the...
"Gauging the tri-state economy"
Dubuque Telegraph Herald, IA - Jun 29, 2008
Liesl Eathington, an assistant scientist with the Iowa State University economics department, said per-capita income over time and average earnings per job...
"Arkansas tabs Bucknam as new track coach"
Baxter Bulletin, AR - Jun 28, 2008
At a Friday press conference, Arkansas director of athletics Jeff Long announced Bucknam's hiring to replace retiring Arkansas icon John McDonnell,...
"US Initial Jobless Claims Unchanged at 384000 Last Week"
Bloomberg - Jun 26, 2008
US companies are reacting to the economic slowdown by restricting hiring instead of making deep cuts to their workforces. Even so, higher food and energy...
"Pass This Test, Then We'll Talk"
Forbes, NY - Jun 25, 2008
The Blood Center of Iowa gives all job applicants--everyone from housekeepers to the CEO--a personality and skills test. At Crowder Construction Company in...
"Summer jobs: Help (not) wanted"
Minneapolis Star Tribune, MN - Jun 21, 2008
One recent survey found that 76 percent of hiring managers expected to fill their seasonal jobs by May -- if they even had seasonal jobs....
"Members of UA track team take to Internet in support of Booth"
Northwest Arkansas Times, AR - Jun 21, 2008
Other candidates for the position have not been made public, but a report in the Des Moines (Iowa ) Register confirmed June 14 that Northern Iowa track and...
"Agriprocessors turns to homeless for help"
The Jewish Journal of greater L.A, CA - Jun 20, 2008
Once there, they are processed by Jacobson Staffing, a Des Moines-based company that screens them for drugs and alcohol and ensures they are legally...
"FOCUS ON THE 15: Jobs outlook nearly offsets the bad news"
Quad City Times, IA - Jun 19, 2008
For the Iowa QC, this is a second consecutive optimistic quarterly survey: The prior survey showed 40 percent plan hiring, zero planning layoffs....
"County's mental health director resigns suddenly"
Daily Times Herald, IA - Jun 16, 2008
Emery brought two Des Moines attorneys with her to the weekly meeting of the Board of Supervisors. The agenda said the board would discuss Emery's...
"Workbytes: Be alert, professional during an interview"
Shreveport Times, LA - Jun 13, 2008
For more advice about handling an interview, Workbytes asked Nu Huynh, campus relations manager at Principal Financial Group in Des Moines....
"Survey shows 33% of businesses plan to increase staff"
Radio Iowa, IA - Jun 10, 2008
Many employers plan to add jobs in other cities; Burlington (32%), Cedar Rapids (24%), Des Moines (27%), Iowa City (38%), Quad Cities (37%),...
"Iowa Enforcement Program Targets Lawn Care Companies"
Lawn & Landscape, OH - Jun 6, 2008
Percella Maupins, the department's wage hour district director in Des Moines, says they'll combat violations of federal minimum wage and overtime pay...
"Forum looks at immigration and Postville incident"
Quad City Times, IA - Jun 5, 2008
By Fred Love | Thursday, June 05, 2008 | 1 comment(s) DES MOINES — Panelists at an immigration forum Thursday urged the federal government to stop carrying...
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