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How to convert your experience into a Job offer
Wednesday, September 30th, 2009 | Careers |
Years ago when you first opted to go into the military service, you may or may not have considered how your experiences could help you land a job when you decided to hang up the uniform. Well, it may be that "time" for you, and there isn't much of a calling for civilians to drive tanks or jump out of a perfectly good aircraft, so what's next? Well, during your tenure in the military whether it was for a short 3-year enlistment or a full 20-year career, you've probably done more things than you ...› Continue reading
Career Planning
Tuesday, September 29th, 2009 | Careers |
Career planning necessary to work out Career planning is one of those things you don't learn about in school but what decisions you make with your career affect your future in more ways than one. No matter what choices you make regarding your career, make sure you have it worked out before you step into any interviews. Your interview is your prospective employer's first impression of you. How you sell yourself career wise is how your employer will see you for the duration of your employment ...› Continue reading
Mid-Life Perception
Monday, September 28th, 2009 | Careers |
This is the third in a ten-part series exploring the 'Ten P' model developed by Craig Nathanson, The Vocational Coach, to help mid-life adults discover and do what they love. When Murray and Heather Rand of Canada sold their St. Thomas, Ontario, home and moved permanently aboard their sailboat, lots of people ' including their children ' thought they were crazy. The fact that they'd never sailed before, prior to buying the 16-foot craft that fueled their adventure, didn't bother them a ...› Continue reading
Be Happy at Your Current Job to Get a New Job
Sunday, September 27th, 2009 | Careers |
Are you in a position where you hate your current job and all you ever do is complain about it? Does your attitude affect the way you dress and the way you perform your work? If this is you, get ready to make a change. If you want to get a new job, you are going to have to change your attitude about your existing job. Start by being happy with what you do. Create a challenge for yourself to make your current job something you can be happy about. Change the way you dress. Change the way you ...› Continue reading
Getting a Job as a 2010 Census Taker
Saturday, September 26th, 2009 | Careers |
Every 4 years, the United States government takes an official tally of the number of residents in each town, city, county and state in the US. This information is used primarily for determining the number of representatives each state and county is allotted by the federal government. But today, there is much more to the census than counting heads. The information is used to determine funding for a large number of state and federal programs, such as public school funding. The demographic data ...› Continue reading
Chef Training
Friday, September 25th, 2009 | Careers |
Let's face it: cooking is not an easy thing. But then, it is not that complicated either. With the right stuff and the right training, you can head off boasting like a chef that knows its craft. Hence, whenever somebody has taken good cooking knowledge and skills, we would normally call them as chefs. They are, in reality, what the king is to his throne. This means that the chefs are considered to be the highest class of cook with utmost ability and proficiency. All of these things are not ...› Continue reading
Job Criticism - Keeping Your Cool
Thursday, September 24th, 2009 | Careers |
No matter how tough you appear on the outside, dealing with criticism is hard. If you're the victim of a harsh critique, whether justified or not, here are five ways to keep your cool and diffuse what could spiral into a heated situation! 1. One of the toughest kinds of criticisms to handle is an unjust accusation. Even though it's tempting, don't stage a comeback with equally defensive, biting or embarrassing personal remarks. The accuser may have just been misinformed. Instead, ask the ...› Continue reading
Job Compliments That Reach Employees
Wednesday, September 23rd, 2009 | Careers |
As a manager you are responsible for the smooth running of company affairs. You know that this takes the effort of every person who reports to you. When an employee has brought a big project in on-time and on- budget you may want to express your gratitude in a personal way that shows total understanding and appreciation. You may want to provide a compliment that will motivate him/her, as well as to thank them for the work that they have already achieved. Here's how to make your compliments ...› Continue reading
Saudi Arabia- Job Opportunities in Various Sectors
Tuesday, September 22nd, 2009 | Careers |
In the Gulf region, almost all countries are making growth at a rapid space. Of all the countries, Saudi Arabia deserves a special mention because the country has witnessed phenomenal growth in the last few years. The oil reserves of the country make it a rich nation. Now, it is seeing growth in all other sectors as well. With the diversification and growth in various sectors, the demand for skilled manpower has also grown in various sectors in the country. Since the locals cannot suffice to ...› Continue reading
Rx For a Job Search
Monday, September 21st, 2009 | Careers |
Rx For a Job Search It's good to follow a prescription for a job search! Why is an Rx necessary? First, using the common ways to find a job Can make any job seeker cranky, ill at ease And maybe have heartburn! The filling in of applications, composing a Resume, sending them out to numerous Employers and reading the local want Ads, have even the staunchest job seeker Seeing red! Not to mention the increased Heart-rate, sweaty palms, and stress of going on interviews for jobs You can't ...› Continue reading
Beware Of Job Fraud Scams!
Sunday, September 20th, 2009 | Careers |
Searching for a job can be difficult enough, but when you finally spot the 'job of a lifetime' - just consider that if the job sounds too good to be true - quite likely, it is! Imagine the job of "Designer - Developer/Applications/IT" with a tax-free salary of $120K for 6 months work. Perks including Paid Overtime at $300 per hour, paid first-class accommodation, $3,000.00 flat rate travel/entertainment allowance for every intercontinental trip, free comprehensive healthcare, two weeks of paid ...› Continue reading
Job Interview Tactics That Work
Saturday, September 19th, 2009 | Careers |
So you've managed to secure a job interview for a position that fits you PERFECTLY. Now comes the moment of truth: Are you REALLY ready for the interview? If you've rehearsed what you're going to say and know the perfect answer to every potential question, you're half way there. There's just one important thing you've forgotten: Yourself. How do you sell yourself and show your potential employer how valuable you can be to their company? You want to make them hire you TODAY and not even THINK ...› Continue reading
Free job search engine launch today
Friday, September 18th, 2009 | Careers |
With the cost of placing an online job ad spiraling rapidly upwards, new job search engine, 'Job Ahoy!', is a breath of fresh air to employers. Launched today, Job Ahoy! charges nothing to post a job ad - and never will! While conventional job search engines allow job-seekers free access to most of their services, they charge employers to post job ads. Career Builder in the US, for instance, charges USD $350 to place a standard job ad. Job Ahoy! is absolutely free for all users. "The idea grew ...› Continue reading
How To Know When To Quit Your Job
Thursday, September 17th, 2009 | Careers |
When you started your job you may have felt excited and motivated to do your best and have a long successful career. However, things may have begun to turn sour over the years. Instead of waking up every morning happy to go to work, you get a bad feeling in the pit of your stomach and stepping into the building puts you in a bad mood. You may have ridiculous deadlines, a pushy boss, and equally frustrated co-workers. The work environment is no longer fun. If you experience any of these ...› Continue reading
Electrical Training Provides Good Job Opportunities
Wednesday, September 16th, 2009 | Careers |
Those who are interested in becoming an electrician need formal electrical training from an institution. There are ample job opportunities for electricians, even during this current recession, as every organization, whether it is a home, office, educational institution, or factory uses a variety of electrical appliances and/or machinery. Training Institute Should be Recognized by the Government: Electrical companies need ample manpower to manufacture and repair appliances. Some appliances ...› Continue reading
Getting Your Online Job Application Noticed by Employers
Tuesday, September 15th, 2009 | Careers |
Back in the day, getting your job application noticed by the company used to mean drafting a crisp cover letter and resume on a watermarked special paper. However, rising to the top of the pile is a little different for the online job board, recruitment and employment generations.Today, job applications are filled online, submission of resumes and even informations on new job openings in Australia are done in the internet. Because of this, it gets even trickier for your job application to get ...› Continue reading
Dealing with Jobs Left Early
Monday, September 14th, 2009 | Careers |
Recruiters and employers generally like to see candidates who have a steady work history. That being said, nobody's perfect and many people have had to leave a job early for one reason or another. This week's job searching tip deals with methods you can use to get over an employer's concern about leaving a job early. QUESTION FROM A SUBSCRIBER: I was recently told in an interview that I have shown no loyalty to any of my employers and that it would be difficult to sell me to potential ...› Continue reading
Six Fatal Mistakes to Avoid While You Still Have a Job
Sunday, September 13th, 2009 | Careers |
Good for you if you currently have a job. But NEVER take it for granted that you'll have a job forever! You could lose this job because you have lost favour with your boss or your boss' boss. You could lose your job because the company you work for is filing for bankcruptcy. You could lose it because the company has been bought over by a competitor and your position has been taken over by someone else from the acquiring company. Fire, flood, changes in government regulations and many other ...› Continue reading
Coaching the vocation of mid-life
Saturday, September 12th, 2009 | Careers |
Coaching the vocation of mid-life by Milt Bullard - Correspondent Posted on October 21, 2005 http://www.brentwoodpress.com/html/bwdhome.htm Since moving here last July, one thing Craig Nathanson has noticed is "the 10,000 people commuting out of Brentwood down Vasco Road to miserable jobs." It reminds him, he adds, of his own life "four years ago, when I left corporate America after 25 years." Calling himself "the vocational coach," a trademark he instituted when he started his new business, ...› Continue reading
New Supervisor Job Tips
Friday, September 11th, 2009 | Careers |
When you first take over as a new supervisor, or even before, you want to get a good understanding of how things work in your unit--the specifics of the unit processes and how they fit into the larger organization. You also want to understand how people work together. Several strategies will take you a long way to understanding your unit and its operations: Meet with your predecessor Review documents Meet with your supervisor Meet with your employees Meet with customers and suppliers As soon ...› Continue reading
Job Opportunities in New Zealand via Adecco
Thursday, September 10th, 2009 | Careers |
The future of online New Zealand job sites as one of every job seekers job hunting strategy will result to a more time saving and convenient way of gaining employment in New Zealand. It is because Adecco ' the recruitment specialist in New Zealand, provides a fast and easy way to find the right job among the career opportunities that are offered in the New Zealand job marketplace. Adecco New Zealand offers an array of job opportunities from Accounting to Transportation and Logistics which are ...› Continue reading
What every Work from home "want to be" Should Know Before Diving
Wednesday, September 9th, 2009 | Careers |
Thousands of employees are coveting the chance to clock in from their home office. A fortunate few have earned this position through their workplace, while their co-workers are murmuring under their breath. Others are tired of waiting for their employer to offer this opportunity, so they are jumping ship and abandoning the job that once held the promise of security, for instability-- and trading in the title of payroll employee for independent contractor. But, before you take that dive into ...› Continue reading
Trades Tradesmen Power Tool Safety On The Job Site
Tuesday, September 8th, 2009 | Careers |
On the job site tools can be a worker's best friend. On the other side of the fence power tools can become almost a weapon against that same worker - robbing him of his ability to work and ply his or her trade and employment. Power tool safety is the responsibility of every worker and tradesperson. It is essential that those in the work and labor force be fully trained and have experience in working around power tools. It can be easily and best said that working with electricity and electrical ...› Continue reading
Switching jobs to avoid the outsourcing threat
Monday, September 7th, 2009 | Careers |
Certain industries outsource more than others. Changing industries may be a relatively easy way to take a step to combat the impact of outsourcing. It would probably help if the industry you're moving to is one where you can get entrenched by building up knowledge and/or contacts. For example, the finance and investment banking industries have complex regulations which are constantly changing, so people knowledgeable in these areas tend to be in-demand and not likely to be outsourced. It's can ...› Continue reading
Is Technology Giving You More Freedom From Your Job?
Sunday, September 6th, 2009 | Careers |
When cellphones became available it seemed that they would fill a need for instant communication - any time, any place - that would help people be more efficient and thus save time. Then email became a mainstream method of business communication. Marvelous - now telephones wouldn't ring off the hook, messages would not have to be stored and retrieved as verbal communications, which took time. Instead, information would be clear and concise and could be retrieved and answered any time, any ...› Continue reading
Cruise Ship Jobs
Saturday, September 5th, 2009 | Careers |
Considering a job on a cruise ship? There probably isn't any better way to see the world or to meet new people. There are many different careers to choose from on a cruise ship. These types of position are generally full time ones, but you will get some "down time". Generally if you work on a cruise ship you get free room and board, free medical care and meals. These jobs seem much better suited to younger people who aren't settled down yet. It can be very hard spending long lengths of time ...› Continue reading
Cover Letter Resume Samples That Would Help You Get That Dream Job
Friday, September 4th, 2009 | Careers |
Many job applicants, especially those fresh out of college, think that cover letters are mere accessories to the extremely important resume in job applications. But in reality, for employers, cover letters are just as important as the resume. And sometimes, cover letters even become the reason why an applicant gets to land in the job he has applied for. Contrary to what people think, cover letters are not just submitted for standardization. They are included in the resume to provide a brief ...› Continue reading
Want That Job? Improve Your Interview Skills!
Thursday, September 3rd, 2009 | Careers |
Although it's been said that "You can't judge a book by its cover," it happens all the time. In business as well as in life in general we are always judging and being judged. That all important first impression is lasting. It's been statistically proven that people make judgments about others in the first 30 seconds to one minute of meeting them. Therefore, job seekers have only a short time to make that impression a positive one. Everyone knows they should be clean, neat and ...› Continue reading
Mystery Shopping -- An excellent part time job or additional
Wednesday, September 2nd, 2009 | Careers |
Though the name itself may seem a bit mysterious, the concept of mystery shopping is actually straightforward. Also referred to as secret shopping, performance evaluations, service checks and frontline evaluations to name a few, mystery shopping allows companies to obtain a 'snapshot in time' by trained researchers who know in advance what they are to evaluate. It provides management a method to quickly yet efficiently evaluate their business practices, deliverables, and employees from ...› Continue reading
Are Job Search Engines a Thing of the Past?
Tuesday, September 1st, 2009 | Careers |
The first thing that most people do when they do search for a job is they take the rather easy way of looking online. There are many job search engines on the internet, and from region to region, they cover an expansive amount of territory. When they first came out, many were applauding them for their ingenuity and utilisation of the power of the internet to help job seekers expand the scope of their search and even expose themselves to that much more companies and corporations looking to hire. ...› Continue reading