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.
May, 2008
Are you passionate about playing or making music? Are you just settling in the confines of your musical space by sitting on the piano stool or that dusty bench on your porch playing songs and melodies that only the birds and passersby have the chance to listen to? Well, all you need is to be passionate about it, practice and have the necessary confidence and you can make a fruitful endeavor out of music. More than being a passion and an outlet for your emotions, music is meant to be heard — not only by the musician itself but the audience as well. You can either write songs, form a band with your friends or be a sessionist for another musician.
Writing is a very lucrative job that most people dwell into both as a full and part-time career. If you have the knack for language and have a tinge of creativity lurking there somewhere, then you might want to try to be a writer. The easiest way is perhaps to write online or inquire in local publications in your area. If your problem is your portfolio, you should start first by building it. It doesn’t necessarily be that big at first. Just write and catalog your writings. You may want to volunteer as a writer for a foundation or NGO for their press releases for a start.
The quickest way to work your way to employment over the internet is to subscription in sites like JOBSDB, JOB1GLOBAL, JOBSTREET, and etc. Another option is finding work in daily broadsheets or jobfinder publications. If a particular company catches your fancy, proceed to the next step: application. Try your luck at companies that will best fit your talent/skill. You may opt to take the behavioral assessment exam that will somehow help you in getting the job. After being shortlisted, exams and interviews will follow. You just have to do your homework so that you can win the job that you want and make a great leap in your career path.
Career Magazines, Anyone?
Categories: Career Advice, Career Magazines | May 7th, 2008 | by emmabalay | no commentsCareer magazines offer job seekers and workers alike with wider perspective into such important things as career advancement, career planning, career change and other related topics. Just like the knowledge and information we get from what we read on the Internet, career magazines is a good alternative to get timely and relevant articles that seek to educate and help people in managing their career. Career magazines are traditionally found in the local library or bookstores. With the advancement in technology, some career magazines now have online versions for easier and wider access.
Here’s a link to a site that offers free subscription to several career magazines. Choose the ones that are of interest to you and learn from them.
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If you happen to find an interesting link, then click on it and proceed to the second step which is “scrutiny.” Carefully assess all the requirements in the advertisement and see if you fit their requirements. If you feel that your qualifications does not match those that are stipulated but you see yourself fit and confident enough to handle the workload given an extensive training. You may perhaps mention it in your cover letter and the “personal” portion of your resume highlighting personal strengths. Backed with a few small exposures on the field plus an assurance of quick absorption of the work procedures can be a possible passport for career advancement.
Why Get Career Certifications?
Categories: Career Advice, Career Certifications | May 3rd, 2008 | by emmabalay | no commentsCareer certifications are those training and education you get to make your resume appear stronger and more dignified. Apparently, most people get career certifications as a tool to advance in their profession.
In this age of technology where engineers and IT professionals dominate the employment landscape, IT certification is one of the most commonly pursued career certifications. Take for example IT industry leader Microsoft that offers different levels of IT certifications for interested IT and technical professionals.
Career experts say career certifications play an important role in career advancement, and hence, should be considered by people who want to hasten their career growth.
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The click-a-second technology that the information superhighway has given us has bestowed fast and efficient job-hunting and career advancement options for those who wish to excel well in the corporate world. Various career opportunities spring in the internet, if one has the drive and patience to look for that one job that can fulfill him or her. The very first thing one has to do in career hunting is to utilize the power of the internet by researching for the type of work or field of interest through helpful search engines like Google and Yahoo. For example, type in key words such as “writer job opportunities” or “plumber wanted” or “massage parlor openings.”







