Categories: Career Advice, Job Search Advice | February 21st, 2009 | by editor | no comments
1. Keep your resume up to date.
Always keep your resume up to date with the latest developments in your career. If you are currently jobless, try to find freelance work so that there won’t be too big a gap in your employment history.
2. Have samples of your work.
If you are a writer or graphic artist, for example, try to have a portfolio you can send to employers.
3. Don’t be afraid to follow-up.
Many employers appreciate applicants who follow up, which shows that they are genuinely interested in the job.
4. Spread yourself out.
But not too thinly. Try to find the best job application websites and post your resume there. You can also try professional networking sites like LinkedIn to establish a professional network.
5. Be on time.
When called to an interview, it’s best that you’re at least 10-15 minutes early. Early birds give good impressions.
Current estimates places the unemployment rate at around 25% which is a very high number that usually hovers only at single digits. Many people lost jobs as the economic recession set in, taking away previously stable jobs overnight. People who have managed to get ample salary insurance are even finding out the hard way that that is no sure way to bridge the cash gap presented by unemployment, normally running out before they find a new job. The statistics are mere numbers for on the normally busy streets of major city centers are less and less traffic. People are retuning to their home towns in hopes of getting menial jobs and to save on rent, just hope the recession ends soon and the government can find a swift solution to a pressing problem of such magnitude as this. Just keep looking and you may find jobs, but don’t expect high paying ones for everybody’s tightening their belts.
With a new government to take over next year, and a recession that is biting hard hope is the only thing that is certain and free. The government promises to create more jobs and pass legislature that would assist those who have lost their jobs and homes. Mainly in law enforcement and civil services such as public works, these jobs are aimed to quell the rising crime rate that would be sure to gain ground during these dark economic times.
It may take years for the economy to rebound and most major employment industries for both white and blue collar jobs are forced to trim their workforces or close shop all together jobs will become scarcer day by day. Hiring is out of the question for most firms who are barely managing to survive, just hope the change the new president promises brings a swift end to this recession to help get us back on our feet.
Categories: Career Advice | November 26th, 2008 | by Administrator | no comments
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It is undeniable that health care, prices of commodities and the rate of unemployment are soaring so high a lot of the average earners are having trouble coping these days. What you need is to protect yourself and your career from recession. Fortunately there are some jobs that are growing in demand despite the economic woes. Lets take for example in the field of Health Care. Health Care is one of the most stable job industries. This is due to the fact that people will always need help in acquiring quality health care services. There are a number jobs related to health care like, medical assistant, dental hygienist, a physician’s assistant or a physical therapist’s assistant. Usually their pay sums up to as high as $80,000 every year.
Categories: Career Reviews | October 6th, 2008 | by Administrator | no comments
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Freelance writing is a profession you can do from the confines of your home and even your office, or anywhere in the world. It can also be full time endeavor, a part time hobby, a second job or a lucrative career for you. Whatever the reasons may be for looking at freelance writing as an opportunity. But freelance writing comes a big responsibility and a very demanding role. At the same time, it can be the most rewarding and fulfilling job you have undertaken. Many freelance writers are established professionals in their own right. They have a wide range of experience with their areas of specialties. In lecturing, editing and teaching. These professionals can be lawyers, business consultants, authors and doctors. If you have finished a degree and you have the research skill necessary for writing, freelance work may come in handy for you.
Categories: Employment Updates | September 29th, 2008 | by Administrator | no comments
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The success of tourism in India has given rise to a great demand for quality professionals. Tourism hospitality is one of the largest service business in the world. They are guided by codes of conduct, employee manuals, and industry standards. Hotel jobs in India are often overlooked by professionals, but its true potential is tremendous. Indian professionals are being hired by international hotels and cruise ships. Hotel jobs are those jobs involved with the hospitality industry. The industry covers a wide chain of hotels, restaurants, catering, offices and educational institutions. The demand for Indian hotel managers and staff is very high. This is true of the Middle Eastern region. Cities like Dubai. One reason for that is the fact that they lack local manpower. And there are few institutions designed to train professionals. They prefer Indian workforce because they have high educational level and the quality of education standards. Followed by specialized training schools for Hospitality Management.
Categories: Career Advice, Career Books, Career Certifications, Career Fairs, Career Magazines, Career News, Career Overviews, Career Research, Career Reviews, Career Terms, Career Tips, Continuing Education, Distance Learning, Employment Updates, Job Search Advice, Occupations, Online Job Sites, Resume Writing, Uncategorized, career planning | August 16th, 2008 | by Administrator | no comments
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Internet is very common to us because of known website that we use in everyday like myspace, yahoo, friendster, google, and etc. but do we know that its easy to make our own static pages that may help our business, products, or services more exposed to global market. and this is also the reason why the demand for Freelance Web Designer has sprout anywhere either local or international. most of this job vacancies can be see at www.getafreelancer.com because there are companies who search for freelance web programmer who can make static pages (that can be learned using the tutorial site of W3schools.org), and there are also companies that look for freelance web programmer who have expertise in different client side programming tools like PHP, SQL, MySQL, ASP, JSP, Ruby on rails, and etc. because this client script can make dynamic pages with different modules such as Administrative module that the company use to modify their site in simple manners
Categories: Career Overviews | July 4th, 2008 | by Administrator | no comments
In this technology-driven world, many companies require the constant use of new technologies to stay competitive. This presents the need for knowledge workers in the field of information and communications technology (ICT).
Information systems managers are essential in providing technical support and security to the operating systems of companies. According to CareerOverview.com, they handle the �planning and developing process of all implemental phases of computer activities,� from installing software to network and Internet maintenance.
The approximate annual salaries for this particular career range from $47,000 to $140,000, depending on location and expertise. The occupation growth for information and systems managers are expected to increase steadily in the coming years due to the continuous growth in the number of computer jobs.
Categories: Uncategorized | June 2nd, 2008 | by Administrator | no comments
This is our new blog on career opportunities today. As we all know, a successful career brings about a fulfilling life. While there are hundreds of career options waiting to be tapped, we never wanted to mess up our life by getting into a career that doesn�t suit our passion, didn�t we?
I created this blog to help people decide what career fields to venture into. Here, I will share news, opinions, articles and other resources about career opportunities today. It is because only a successful career can give meaning to our professional life and to our role as members of society.
Career opportunities abound, it�s only a matter of choice and self-assessment to build a successful career.
Categories: Uncategorized | May 30th, 2008 | by editor | no comments
If you’re a people person, someone who loves to be in the limelight and wishes to be in constant touch with people in the media business, then you might explore the very lucrative world of publicity. Let’s admit it that a new star, product or service is born every minute which stiffens the competition in the market, and those being left behind needs further boosting so their careers would not founder. They need publicity. And if you can manage your connections well and add a tinge of creativity to hype up a potential client, then you can be a successful publicist. You can meet a lot of people through this and widen your sphere — while just being yourself… and, of course, earning.