Careers & Employment Information
An RX For Your Résumé
Whether you are an accountant, virtual assistant, or a corporate executive, your job skills are constantly refined. A new sales presentation you've organized or the new spreadsheet package you've mastered should be included on your résumé.
10 Tips For Writing A Winning Resume
Your resume (or curriculum vitae), combined with the cover
letter, are the master keys to opening the prospective
employer's mind and door so that you can proceed to the
next step in the process - the big interview!RESUME WRITING TIPS AND STRATEGIESHere are 10 valuable tips for anyone writing their own
resume, or who is having someone else write one for them.
These tips and strategies are an abridged version of what
is contained in my new eBook, "Instant Home Writing Kit".
The Six Figure Job Search
Before we start discussing how to search for a six figure salary job, let's set a goal. The goal I suggest is to double your income every five years.
Creating a Winning Resume
Preparing your resume can often seem like a daunting task. You've done your research, but there is so much information, and how do you pick from the countless formats?!Writing your resume doesn't have to be so scary, in fact, if you keep a few simple tips in mind, you'll keep yourself ahead of the competition.
Ten Great Careers For Computer "Geeks
The universal acceptance of computers into our daily lives, both at work and at home, has decreased the image of computer users as being "geeks." The word geek itself has evolved a bit - going from meaning a socially inept person who gets along better with computers than people, to someone who is an expert with computers, a guru even.
What is Contract Programming? An Alternative to the Conformity of Everyday Employment
What is contract programming, you ask? Well, when companies need specific computer programming expertise, for temporary periods of time, they generally hire a contract programmer or an employee of a consulting firm. Contractors almost always have a higher hourly wage than a salaried employee and are often paid for overtime.
Resume That Effectively Promotes You!
Imagine for a moment that you have created a wonderful product. You are excited at the possibilities of attaining name, fame and wealth marketing this product.
Practice Speaking
For many people, interviewing is not a natural act any more than going on a blind date is. You are asked a bunch of questions about your work.
Become an LPN, the Fast Path to a Nursing Career
Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) CareersLicensed Practical Nurses provide the most amount of direct patient care within the nursing category of healthcare. If you're interested in a healthcare career dealing directly with patients, becoming an LPN is a rewarding opportunity.
Home Healthcare Careers
One of the fastest growing sectors of the medical industry is that of home health. There are many reasons for this growth, but most important are:The number of aging and infirm citizens in the country.
Smokin' Up a Storm: Clothing, Smokers, and the Job Interview
You're nervous. You're so nervous that you crave a smoke.
Drive Your Career Change - A Direct Approach
If your career has gone off the road, take control and drive back to job satisfaction with a direct approach.When you're looking for that new job or a career move it's easy to think that 'they' hold all the cards.
Are You Taking Your Inner Brat to Work?
Is your inner brat taking over your job? Everyone has an inner brat. It's the part of us that's still a 2-year-old.
So, Your Made A Mistake
Of course, mistakes are important. Two facts put those you make in
perspective.
Tales from the Corporate Frontlines: Try, Try, Again
This article relates to the Career Opportunities competency and explores issues such as internal growth opportunities, potential for advancement, career development importance, and the relationship between job performance and career advancement. Evaluating the Career Opportunities competency in your organization will determine whether your employees believe they have a chance to grow within the organization.
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 The Idaho Statesman | Supervalu cuts jobs at the Shaw's HQ in West Bridgewater Enterprise News By Jon Chesto Supervalu Inc. is trimming approximately 60 jobs from its Shaw's corporate office in West Bridgewater as part of a broader effort to eliminate 800 positions across the country. Mike Siemienas, a spokesman for the Eden Prairie, Minn. Shaw's Supermarkets cuts 60 jobs at HQ Acme's parent company to cut 800 jobs Jewel-Osco cutting corporate jobs in Chicago |
 AdvisorOne | Jobs rebound dampens QE3 prospects: Fed officials Reuters NEW YORK (Reuters) - The pick-up in jobs has caught the eye of two top Federal Reserve officials who said on Wednesday that continued improvement in the beleaguered labor market dampens prospects for more economic stimulus measures from the central ... Bernanke: Jobs data misleading Bernanke's Helpful Reminder, One Job Jump Isn'ta Recovery: View Bernanke looks past January jobs report |
 TIME | Detroit App Jobs Make Up Growing Part Of Economy Huffington Post A study released Tuesday shows Detroit's job market got a boost from from an unlikely source: apps. TechNet, a bipartisan group that promotes policy affecting the technology industry, sponsored a study that shows the impact of app-related jobs on the ... The App Economy Produces Twice as Many US Jobs as There Are Jobs in Apple's ... Apps Creating Jobs in a Tight Market Report: App Economy drives almost half a million jobs in the U.S. |
Obama Advisers Offer Rosier Jobs Outlook New York Times WASHINGTON — Drawing on a string of improved economic data, advisers to President Obama have updated their forecasts in recent days and now project that the economy will create two million jobs this year if stimulus measures are extended, ... |
Bank of America says it will cut 450 jobs in Concord San Jose Mercury News By George Avalos Bank of America has disclosed plans to eliminate 450 jobs in Concord as part of a shutdown of one of the banking giant's units in that city. The affected employees are in the bank's consumer service and operations units. |
 Fox News | Source: Pentagon to recommend allowing women to serve closer to combat Fox News On Thursday, Pentagon rules will catch up a bit with reality, recommending to Congress that women be allowed to serve in more jobs closer to the front lines. According to defense officials, the new rules are expected to continue the long-held ... Pentagon to Lift Some Restrictions on Women in Combat APNewsBreak: Sources: New military roles for women |
 Los Angeles Times | Nokia to Cut 4000 Jobs at 3 Factories New York Times BERLIN — Nokia, the biggest maker of mobile phones by volume, said Wednesday that it would eliminate 4000 manufacturing jobs, or 7 percent of its global work force, as it moved to streamline operations and save money from its production of smartphones. Nokia to axe 4000 jobs, move assembly to Asia Nokia Plans 4000 Job Cuts to Shift Phone Assembly to Asia Nokia Cutting 4000 Phone Manufacturing Jobs |
Toyota to expand Indiana plant, add 400 jobs Chicago Tribune CHICAGO— Toyota says it will expand its factory in Princeton, Ind., and add 400 jobs so it can build more Highlander SUVs. The hiring and expansion will come next year. Toyota says it will invest $400 million in the factory to build 50000 more ... |
 Kansas City Star | Feds report more job openings Casper Star-Tribune Online (blog) The federal Bureau of Labor Statistics reports there were 3.4 million jobs openings on the last business day of December, which was up from 3.1 million in November. The number of openings remained below the 4.4 million level when the recession began in ... Job openings jump to near a 3-year high Job openings rise to 3.4 million in December |
 New Yorker (blog) | Job Growth Raises Hopes for the Economy Huffington Post (blog) The Bureau of Labor Statistics reported Friday that there was a net increase of 243000 jobs during the month of January. This gave the employment market back-to-back months with job growth in excess of 200000, raising the possibility that real progress ... The Jobs Report and the “Missing 1.2 Million” Unemployment Tricks: Jobs Claim Made by 'Shrinking' Workforce |
Working In Iraq: Is It For You?
The US Army Corp of Engineers and numerous private companies are still looking for people to help rebuild Iraq's infrastructure. In fact, one Web site reports that there are currently 60,000 jobs available in Iraq for US citizens.
How to Know if You Are in the Right Career
Ever wonder if you are in the right career? If you are like most people you have. Did you know that 80% of people are currently misemployed? They are either underemployed, not happy with their current position or not fairly compensated for their skill and/or function set.
How to Improve Your Work Situation
buWhy are so many people unhappy in their work situation? Why do people, who are successful at one career, have such difficult times coping with their new career? These problems frequently occur, because conflicts exist in their work relationships.Relationships between you and your work can also be considered the "games of work.
Booster & Drainers
Like huge anchors on cruise ships, other people can hold you down. Not intentionally, but their negativity impacts you.
Handing in Your Resignation and Serving Notice
Have you made the right choice? Before deciding to resign from your current position and move to a new employer, you should weigh up as objectively as possible all the relevant factors: remuneration, working environment, location, travel demands, training and development opportunities, promotional prospects, and your future bosses.Consider also what impact a job with the new company would have on your resume.
Little Mistakes That Keep You Unemployed
If your job search is dragging on and on, you might want to look in the mirror. Because the person looking back may be sabotaging your efforts.
Travel Light to Work
As a frequent traveler, my goal for each trip is to travel light. Despite thoughtful planning, sometimes that goal is shattered when I go to close the suitcase and realize I need a larger, or even second one.
Common Resume Myths & Misconceptions
For the person crafting their first résumé the task can seem a little bit daunting, even a bit frightening. Human Resources [HR] specialists, résumé writing professionals, school advisors, and even friends and family members all have their say.
Are You Making These Common Job Interview Mistakes?
Going to an interview without a plan of action is like going out on a football field without a game plan. Total disaster! Suppose I were to ask you right now.
Effective Resume and Cover Letter Writing - Part One
To begin, make a decision to discard any former knowledge learned about the "rules" of resume and cover letter writing. People commonly become stuck in "bad" writing habits from a time gone by.
Staying In The Game
The message came from Human Resources. There's nothing to worry about with the newly announced organizational changes and pending merger, it reassured.
Telephone Phobia: Make the Phone Your Job Search Friend
You're pretty comfortable using the phone. It's something you do every day in your working routine; so why is it that as soon as you need to use it for career change or job-search it becomes too difficult?Your reluctance to use the phone in your career change or job-search probably stems from anxieties about what might happen.
Risk-taking - Get Your Feet Wet!
We often use the phrase, "Get Your Feet Wet" when we are just beginning to learn how to do something or are about to pioneer a new initiative. When we participate in a project for the first time, there is usually a hesitancy to step out into the unknown.
Loving What You Do
Man is a social animal and survival is his major need. There are needs that he needs be fulfill.
Interview Preparation Made Easy: Create An Interview Preparation List
Here's a quick way to compare your own job experience and qualifications with those that your prospective employer is looking for in a specific job position. Make an "Interview Preparation List".
Finding Success In Todays Job Market
This year we are experiencing the most dynamic and rapidly changing economy in all of history except for next year, and the year after, and the rest of our working lives. The days of being able to get a college education, then get a good job for life, which will give you financial security and retirement are gone forever.
Petite Modeling: is There a Career for You?
PEtite modeling is a tough industry to break into. Especially since most modeling agencies won't represent models unless they're 5 feet and 9 inches tall or taller.
Career Change: A Glittering Invitation To The Emotional Stalkers
As much as you are yearning for career-change, and as much as the trends actually favor it, just contemplating a shift is a glittering invitation to four emotional stalkers who love nothing better than to play a nasty game of team-tag at your personal expense. When you unmask these bandits -- even a little -- they begin to lose their emotional charge - leaving you free to more fully explore the opportunities to re-invent yourself.
8 Steps to Getting On-Track When You Start a New Job
Starting a new job can feel like moving to a new country. Your language skills may be modest.
Sweeping Up Worms
With the opening of a new venture and numerous reporters arriving in an hour, it felt like one of those "chickens with heads off" days. We were close, but not ready.
