Today, New York Mayor Michael Bloomberg unveiled his plan for the 2010 executive budget, which includes new layoffs and a sales tax hike, for a total of $3.4 billion in gap-closing savings.
“The budget isn’t just about numbers. It’s about making choices that keep our social safety net strong for those in need,” the mayor said. “It’s about creating jobs and keeping jobs here. It’s about keeping New York, New York.”
According to the mayor, 328,000 jobs have already been lost as a result of the recession. And based on the latest report by the Bureau of Labor Statistics, New York’s unemployment rate at the end of March was 8.1%. So with an even tighter job market, people are likely going to be faced with a tougher job interview process as many more compete for the same job.
Glassdoor announced this week a new section of the website for job seekers – Interview Questions and Reviews. With this, not only can you find specific insights into specific companies for free, but you can also define the interview, company and salary search by location.
So if you are looking for a job in New York, which many are, Glassdoor offers a behind the scenes look ...
