Women in the Workforce Then and Now.

Retro Government Work Poster 

Labor Facts: 

"In 2009, women who were full-time wage and salary workers had median weekly earning of  $657, or about 80% of the $819 median for their male counterparts. In 1979, the first year comparable earning data were available, women earned about 62% as much as men. After a gradual rise in the  1980's and early 1990s, the women's-to-men's earnings ratio peaked at 81% in 2005 and 2006", according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. 

The ratio of female-to-male earning varied by place of residence

Ratio %  vs.  Location

96.5 District of Colombia

88.7 California 

88.4 North Carolina

88.2 Arkansas

87.2 Maryland

87.2 Oklahoma

84.7 Delaware

84.2 Georgia

83.9 New York 

83.6 Minnesota

82.8 Colorado

81.5 Hawaii

81.9 Vermont

81.4 Texas

81.2 South Dakota

81.1 Florida

80.7 Nebraska

80.7 Nevada

80.4 Iowa

80.4 Virginia

80.2 U.S.

80.2 South Carolina

80.1 West Virginia

79.8 Idaho

79.5 Mississippi

79.5 Ohio

79.4 Wisconsin

79.3 Pennsylvania

78.9 Tennessee

77.9 Kentucky

77.9 New Mexico

77.8 Rhode Island

77.3 Montana

77.1 Missouri

76.8 Oregon

76.3 Massachusetts

76.0 Arizona

75.7 Washington

75.3 North Dakota

75.2 Kansas

75.2 Utah

75.0 Connecticut

74.7 Illinois

74.5 Alabama

74.1 New Hampshire

73.5 Michigan

72.2 Alaska

67.2 Wyoming

65.0 Louisiana

Source: http://www.dol.gov/wb/equal-pay/equal-pay-toolkit-20110412.htm

Related Post: Equal Pay Day = ( Equal Pay for Equal Work)

 http://thejobwatch.blogspot.com/2011/04/equal-pay-day-equal-pay-for-equal-work.html

Tips for Making The Most of a Job Fair - (E3 Career Fair)

Subject: Tips for Making The Most of a Job Fair

What: 9th annual E3 Career and Resource Fair

When: 10 a.m. - 3 p.m., September 9, 2010

Where: Colorado Convention Center, Downtown Denver

1. Do Your Research.

Go to www.coworkforce.com/e3 to see a listing of companies that will be in attendance. Find websites for the various companies and see what they have to offer. What jobs are they hiring for? Tailor your resume for that specific job. Can you complete an application online prior to the job fair? Use the event to follow-up on that application.

2. Use Keywords.

Taylor your resume to the jobs of interest. Reserve the copies of Your general resume to hand out to companies you hadn't planned on.

3. Dress for an Interview.

Wear clothing that is suitable for your industry and remember it is better to be overdressed than underdressed.

4. 30-Second Speech.

Have your 30-second introductory speech ready - showcase your skills. Let the company know what you can do for them.

5. Arrive Early.

There are more opportunities at the beginning of the job fair than at the end.

6. Follow Up.

Plan to follow-up - get business cards from the company representatives and plan on following up with them . After meeting with a company representative make some brief notes for yourself. Follow-up when you said you would and don't forget to send a thank you note.

7. Network.

Job fairs provide great opportunities to network with companies and fellow job seekers. Talk to people.