Save your money help is on the WAY

Good day Tennesseans, I have some wonderfully great news for you! Brace yourself...this is going to shock you. It was good news for me, I'm sure it will be for you too. Answer these questions for me and if you answer yes to one or all then you will be just as excited as I.

• Do you have the technological experience employers need?
• Do you enjoy IT?
• Would you like to go back to school but it's too expensive/costly?
• Looking for a job?
• Would you like for someone to spend time with you and train you?

How, did you do? Did you answer yes to any one of the questions? I'm hoping you did and if you said no...well I'm still going to believe you said, "Yes!" This news that I am so thrilled about and want to share with you is...Microsoft will be offering FREE, absolutely FREE, computer training! Isn't that awesome?! Microsoft has partnered with Tennessee to offer training. You must be at least 18 years of age, and you must register before July 26 for one of the 25,875 vouchers. Space is limited so quit your slacking and get registered now! You know you can do that job just as well, if not better, than that other person, so get certified, give yourself that edge you have been waiting for!

Remember this training will be free and limited to 25,875 people! Get excited, get thrilled, and get certified!

I certainly hope this information will excite you and motivate you to better yourself. If you happen to attend this event, let me know how it goes. I would like to know what they had to offer and how the training went for you.


-Khon Phaxai
Article information found here. Register for the Microsoft Training: Microsoft Elevate America.

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HIRE ACT 2010

This year, 2010, is the year of BIG change, don't you think? Honestly, there has been much change this year (which I am not going to list because that would take forever.)

However, I have found that networking is one of the best availibilites that internet has to offer. After all, technology at its best sometimes...can take hours. But while networking I found this useful information that most, I don't think, are not aware. Information is mainly for companies and recruiters, provided below. This information would provided from: http://2010hireact.com/

The 2010 HIRE Act has many dimensions, but it contains two critically import incentives for businesses to hire unemployed workers:

1.Companies are exempt from paying their 6.2% portion of withholding taxes in 2010 for new employees hired between February 3, 2010 and Jan 1, 2011.
2.Companies can receive up to a $1,000 tax credit for keeping the new employees they hire in 2010 on the books for at least a year.
A few key details:

•Job seekers can qualify for HIRE Act benefits if they have worked up to, but not exceeding, 40 hours during the 60 day period proceeding their hire date.
•For businesses to receive the $1,000 tax credit, the wages they pay a covered employee the second six months of their tenure must be at least 80% of the wages paid during the first six months of their employment.
•Business owners can not take advantage of these benefits to hire relatives. Companies can not fire a current employee and hire a new employee covered by the HIRE Act to take the existing position, unless the original employee quit or was fired for cause.
This website is a resource for job seekers and business owners. Please use and share any of the content you find here to help Americans get back to work.

Please leave a comment about how the 2010 HIRE Act benefited you!


-Khon Phaxai

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Nashville Job Fair this Wednesday, April 14th

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For those that are looking for a job and tired of searching...you need to be at the Smyrna Town Centre, Wednesday, April 14th from 10am-3pm. This event is open to ALL AGES!

Times are tough right now and we know that you are tired of attending job fairs that don't have companies that are looking to fill positions. All you see are schools that are looking to recruit students? Well, you don't have to worry about walking into one of the Employment Guide job fairs and find no one hiring. The reason? We ask that they, recruiter/employers, actually have job openings, even for schools. What does all of this mean for you? Well, there are jobs. It means that you should NOT just walk in to the job fair and walk out without talking to ALL of the employers. That is a major tip when you are attending a job fair. If you are willing to stand in line early in the morning along with other people in hope of finding a job that suits you, why are you NOT willing to spend a little bit more time to actually speak to the employers that are present?

I say this, because I understand the frustration that you, a jobseeker, are going through; however, it does not give you a reason to be rude to the employers/recruiters that are present. If it was not for them there would not be any job fairs or would you get the chance to speak with a recruiter face to face. There are companies that have on-site interviews. Your attitude is a little part of you that makes a BIG difference. Keep that in mind. We all get frustrated from time to time and expect something...something out of nothing even. Don't be so negative, instead think positive.

Also, appreciate those that are at the event. Have you ever about how much time and effort they put into preparing for a job fair? It takes an incredible amount of time. The recruiters/employers that attend the event are present for your benefit. By all means do not be rude and neglect them...you never know, that certain person could end up being your next boss.

Jobseekers of all ages are welcome.

ALL AGES ARE WELCOME!

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