International Business News Blogs - http://www.ibtimes.com/blogs/rss/sections/.rss All articles are copyrighted by IBTimes.com 120 30 http://www.ibtimes.com/blogs/rss/sections/.rss http://www.ibtimes.com/images/top_logo_ibt2_3.gif Over the past three and a half years, the federal government has gotten a lot of flak for offering low-interest loans to automakers, and automakers have gotten a lot of flak for taking them. But according to the Detroit News, a new report suggests that at least one of those loan programs won't be as big a washout as everyone feared.The program in question is the one supporting advanced-tech vehicles and the updating of automaker's manufacturing facilities to improve their efficiency. The funds... http://www.ibtimes.com/articles/20120213/how-much-will-the-feds-lose-on.htm http://www.ibtimes.com/blogs/articles/34184/20120213/how-much-will-the-feds-lose-on.htm Mon, 13 Feb 2012 11:00:00 EST Market Commentary:  The Greek austerity package was approved over the weekend after an impassioned plea by PM Papademos just before the crucial vote. Now the next step  goes to the Eurozone finance ministers (set for Wednesday). They need to approve the cuts enacted by Greece which would clear the way for the next tranche of aid for Greece to be approved. However, the next aid decision is not  expected until March.  The news of austerity approval  sent a reported 100,000 to the streets of Greece ... http://www.ibtimes.com/articles/20120213/the-overnight-review.htm http://www.ibtimes.com/blogs/articles/34183/20120213/the-overnight-review.htm Mon, 13 Feb 2012 08:06:23 EST This is attributed to sources. http://www.ibtimes.com/articles/20120213/greek-psi-debt-deal-reported-to-be.htm http://www.ibtimes.com/blogs/articles/34182/20120213/greek-psi-debt-deal-reported-to-be.htm Mon, 13 Feb 2012 08:04:30 EST Eur/Usd trades at 1.3240, not affected by release http://www.ibtimes.com/articles/20120213/german-wholesale-price-index-up2-in-january.htm http://www.ibtimes.com/blogs/articles/34181/20120213/german-wholesale-price-index-up2-in-january.htm Mon, 13 Feb 2012 02:02:08 EST http://www.ibtimes.com/articles/20120212/china-sets-yuan-reference-rate2939.htm http://www.ibtimes.com/blogs/articles/34180/20120212/china-sets-yuan-reference-rate2939.htm Sun, 12 Feb 2012 20:18:19 EST Japan's 4th quarter GDP numbers came in even softer than surveyed, while activity picked up in December based on the Tertiary Industry Index reading improving more than expected. GDP Deflator - Survey:-1.7%   Actual:-1.6%   Prior:-2.2% Nominal GDP (QoQ) - Survey:-0.7%   Actual:-0.8%   Prior:1.2% GDP Annualized - Survey:-1.3%   Actual:-2.3%   Prior:5.6% GDP- Survey:-0.3%  Actual:-0.6%   Prior:1.4% Tertiary Industry Index - Survey:0.8%   Actual:1.4%   Prior:-0.8% http://www.ibtimes.com/articles/20120212/japans-q4-gdp-estimate.htm http://www.ibtimes.com/blogs/articles/34179/20120212/japans-q4-gdp-estimate.htm Sun, 12 Feb 2012 19:22:53 EST http://www.ibtimes.com/articles/20120212/papademos-has-votes-to-win-austerity-but.htm http://www.ibtimes.com/blogs/articles/34178/20120212/papademos-has-votes-to-win-austerity-but.htm Sun, 12 Feb 2012 18:13:58 EST http://www.ibtimes.com/articles/20120212/euro-rises3-from-ny-close-as-greek.htm http://www.ibtimes.com/blogs/articles/34177/20120212/euro-rises3-from-ny-close-as-greek.htm Sun, 12 Feb 2012 17:29:37 EST http://www.guardian.co.uk/world/2012/feb/12/greek-mps-bailout-deal?CMP=twt_gu" rel="nofollow" target="_blank This article spells process out for today and going forward. http://www.ibtimes.com/articles/20120212/greek-mps-set-to-accept-bailout-deal.htm http://www.ibtimes.com/blogs/articles/34176/20120212/greek-mps-set-to-accept-bailout-deal.htm Sun, 12 Feb 2012 09:43:17 EST This is a decrease of 10% from last week. http://www.ibtimes.com/articles/20120210/cftc-says-net-eur-short-position-fell.htm http://www.ibtimes.com/blogs/articles/34175/20120210/cftc-says-net-eur-short-position-fell.htm Fri, 10 Feb 2012 15:35:28 EST It’s no secret every element of your cover letter is important from top to bottom. But the cover letter introduction may be just a bit more significant simply because it works as the bait to lure in your readers, encouraging them to learn more about you. To make sure your introduction does its job, take a look at four goals every cover letter introduction should accomplish. 1. Advertise Your Skills and Accomplishments Advertising your skills and accomplishments early on in a cover letter works ... http://www.ibtimes.com/articles/20120213/4-goals-your-cover-letter-introduction-should.htm http://www.ibtimes.com/blogs/articles/34174/20120213/4-goals-your-cover-letter-introduction-should.htm Mon, 13 Feb 2012 01:30:35 EST Long gone are the days where employers review all resume submissions manually. And even if there are still a few who are doing that, their eyes are quickly scanning over your resume for keywords that align with their view of the position. A majority of today’s employers rely on scanning technology to go through the enormous volume of resumes that come in to their offices for each open position. It is a process similar to how websites and search engines operate. If your resume contains the right... http://www.ibtimes.com/articles/20120213/optimizing-your-resume-with-keywords.htm http://www.ibtimes.com/blogs/articles/34173/20120213/optimizing-your-resume-with-keywords.htm Mon, 13 Feb 2012 01:00:23 EST Through the process of working with and coaching all levels of leaders, I’ve discovered some consistencies in qualities that distinguish those who are high potential and emerging talent. These are not only the qualities I actually see in these individuals but also the qualities senior leaders speak of when they look for new leaders. These are the traits that make others say, “I’d love to have him or her on my team" and, "I'd love to work for him or her." So, what qualities actually make oth... http://www.ibtimes.com/articles/20120213/the-key-qualities-of-an-emerging-leader.htm http://www.ibtimes.com/blogs/articles/34172/20120213/the-key-qualities-of-an-emerging-leader.htm Mon, 13 Feb 2012 00:30:02 EST As a Certified Professional Resume Writer and former Executive Recruiter, I am often approached by highly qualified job seekers frustrated by weeks and often months of costly unemployment. Job seekers who have sent hundreds of resumes yet are never called to interview. If they were lucky, they were told early that their resume doesn’t meet today’s standards and needs to be rewritten. However, many job seekers wait and hear nothing; having simply been absorbed by the black hole of the employer??... http://www.ibtimes.com/articles/20120213/are-professional-resume-writers-worth-the-investment.htm http://www.ibtimes.com/blogs/articles/34171/20120213/are-professional-resume-writers-worth-the-investment.htm Mon, 13 Feb 2012 00:00:23 EST In a previous post on my blog, I emphasized the importance of "keeping your online ID squeaky clean." This is so vital in preserving your online reputation while you search for a job, prepare for an interview or change careers. Employers, hiring managers and recruiters are scrutinizing job candidates, whether they are actively or passively engaged in a job search. Don't fool yourself into believing otherwise. A compromising online identity can ruin your chances of being considered a potential... http://www.ibtimes.com/articles/20120212/have-you-tracked-your-online-id-lately.htm http://www.ibtimes.com/blogs/articles/34170/20120212/have-you-tracked-your-online-id-lately.htm Sun, 12 Feb 2012 23:30:09 EST brightcove.createExperiences(); http://www.ibtimes.com/articles/20120210/a-technical-look-at-the-eurusd-usdchf.htm http://www.ibtimes.com/blogs/articles/34169/20120210/a-technical-look-at-the-eurusd-usdchf.htm Fri, 10 Feb 2012 09:38:44 EST http://www.ibtimes.com/articles/20120210/greek-pm-to-decide-on-laos-resignations.htm http://www.ibtimes.com/blogs/articles/34168/20120210/greek-pm-to-decide-on-laos-resignations.htm Fri, 10 Feb 2012 09:15:19 EST The leader of the Laos party had earlier said that they would not vote for the bailout agreement.  What is unclear is if the resignation of the ministers, now allow for a two party coalition to vote for and approve the austerity measures? The initial reaction is for a move below the key 50% week retracement and the 200 hour MA. That level comes in at 1.31738.  With the price below, the bias continues its bearish bias. http://www.ibtimes.com/articles/20120210/the-laos-ministers-offers-resignation-from-coalition.htm http://www.ibtimes.com/blogs/articles/34167/20120210/the-laos-ministers-offers-resignation-from-coalition.htm Fri, 10 Feb 2012 08:48:33 EST Source: BBC News http://www.ibtimes.com/articles/20120127/five-million-spanish-out-of-work.htm http://www.ibtimes.com/blogs/articles/34166/20120127/five-million-spanish-out-of-work.htm Fri, 27 Jan 2012 03:43:41 EST "JT & Dale Talk Jobs" is the largest nationally syndicated career advice column in the country and can be found at JTandDale.com. Dear J.T. & Dale: I remember being told my resume should be one page. Recently, my employer was hiring and we were getting two- to three-page resumes. One person even had a section with her personal information: kids, hobbies. What are the rules? - Shiloh J.T.: There are no set rules these days. Honestly, that's a problem: Without rules, resumes come in so many dif... http://www.ibtimes.com/articles/20120212/the-new-rules-for-resumes.htm http://www.ibtimes.com/blogs/articles/34165/20120212/the-new-rules-for-resumes.htm Sun, 12 Feb 2012 01:00:43 EST