Wednesday, August 31, 2011

A Job Search - Long-Term Unemployment and Under Employment - What to Do About It

Unemployment and Under Employment Can Be Paralyzing...But They Do Not Have To Be

If you are a victim of long-term unemployment or under employment; believe it or not, there is hope! There are opportunities to be found; but you must be looking in the right places.

We live in an age of change and as such jobs and careers come and go. If that has happened to you, you must face the fact and start the process of changing. To do this the changes must start with you.

Both Jobs and Careers Come and Go

The requirements of employers are constantly changing as they strive to remain competitive in an emerging or evolving world economy. Americans are probably the least receptive to change and therefore the most resistant to change. That hurts us. That makes things far more difficult for us. Change is ever present and there is no way that we can stop it; therefore we must accept and embrace change.

Americans Must Accept Change for What It Is: Opportunity

If it was not for change the emerging countries could not and would not be emerging. Those countries look for the opportunities that change presents and then latch on to them. Whether the change is becoming the source for providing workers to do what is spun off from the developed countries or being the source for labor intensive, low wage jobs. These are the opportunities they seek.

In America we must take that same perspective regarding opportunity. Richard Nisbett, an experimental psychologist, did a study of cultures and what he found is that people in the United States tend to focus on objects; not on the big picture. Americans will see the object in the foreground without seeing the importance of the background. This is how we are about change. We may see the outward signs of change, but we do not see the inner importance of change and what it can mean to us and to our job situation or career.

What Are the Long-Term Unemployed and Under Employed To Do

  1. Stop expecting things to return to the way they were.

  2. Look at what you were doing and what changed. What signs of change did you miss?

  3. Make a list of the skills and qualities you possess.

  4. Make a list of your accomplishments at work, at home, in the community, wherever.

  5. Rank your skills and qualities based upon what you do best.

  6. Search job boards, Google, LinkedIn, etc. for jobs that require the skills and qualities you listed.

  7. Ask yourself the question: if money was not important what would you like to be doing?

  8. Search job boards, Google, LinkedIn, etc. for careers that meet what you identified in step 7.

You must recognize and appreciate yourself and taking these steps can make that happen.

Once you have created this profile of yourself; talk to people. Let them know that this is who you are, these are the skills you have, and this is what you can do for your next employer.

It is not who you know, it is not how many you know: "It Is Who Knows You!" That is what will move you forward in your search. Do not lament to them about what happened; tell people what you can do to make things happen.

It is time to leave the past behind and move forward.




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Tuesday, August 30, 2011

Job Search Tips for Aspiring Candidates

Every sensible mind thinks of a bright career and hence a stable handsome job. Job search is an ordeal. Today's is the age of speed and competition. No one has time to wait for others. You have to prove your mettle; otherwise others are ready to trample you down and make their way through. With the tremendous progress all around, we have ushered into the world of LPG (Liberalization, Privatization and Globalization) where thousands of job opportunities are knocking at the door. Perform or perish seems to be the mantra for today.

How to seek a dream job? That's a million dollar question. I have observed that many youngsters are not happy with the current job and are doing it just as a compromise. It's dangerous, I tell you. Landing in a job where there is enough scope for your inherent skills and talents is very important. This is the reason enough for me to offer a few invaluable job search tips through this article.

Here follow the tips for a successful search of job:


  • Ask Yourself What You Love Doing:

  • As you grow you develop certain likes and dislikes. You recognize your natural aptitude and propensities. Ask yourself at an early age what you enjoy doing. Direct your likings to a systematic development. No one will be luckier than you if you get a job where your interests get enough exposure to flourish. Self analysis is the most important tip before starting your search.
  • Groom Yourself Accordingly:

  • Diligence and hard work lead to success. Try to shape yourself to fit in your dream job. Education is the most important tool to turn your unique qualities into hard cash. Get the necessary information regarding the required qualification for the job you want to apply. You will get this information on related websites. Keep updating your knowledge through different courses and educational programs and groom yourself accordingly. This search tip is immensely important.
  • Determination is the Key:

  • This is the job search tip that often remains neglected. Once you decide your path, no matter what others think about your choice, go on. You know what you want to achieve. Why heed others? Be determined, be loyal and faithful to your tasks and enjoy the fruits of success. I always emphasize on this tip in my job search tips and advice sessions.
  • Systematize Your Job Search:

  • It's no use finding a job just for its sake. Let your job search be a systematic process. List down the names of the companies you would like to work with. Don't try your luck in too many companies at a time. You will end up getting confused. Set your preference. Send your optimized resume online. Moving even one step ahead you can prepare your own online portfolio. Let your prospective employer come to you in search of a talent. This job search tip really works.
  • Social Networking is a Must:

  • Understand the importance of social networking. Develop social contacts that will help you reach your destination. With the availability of many social networking tools like facebook, orkut or twitter, it has become easier nowadays to widen the frontiers of your contacts. Follow this job search tip religiously. It works in your job search.
  • Career Guidance Centers Can Be a Great Help:

  • These days you have many career guidance centers offering job search tips to the promising youth. You can contact any such center and consult the experienced in this regard. You can reach at the right place at the right time through such guidance. Nowadays campus interviews have become a general practice. Even big companies approach colleges as they are in search of young talented employees. Never miss such opportunities. Who knows this may be the right beginning.
  • Contact Present Employers:

  • Keeping in touch with some of the experienced present employers of a particular company can help a great deal. They are well aware of the pros and cons of the job you are searching. Their guidance will make your job search easier.
  • Keep Learning:

  • You gather rich experience in the whole process of a job search. My job search tip for you will be to keep learning through your experiences. Don't repeat the same mistakes. Let your job search be a journey of pleasure and not a boring drudgery.
May you get your dream job as quickly as possible! May you touch the dizzy heights of eminence and have a bright career. Best of luck!

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Natalie Clooney is a blogger. She loves to read and write. She wrote many articles for their career tips.

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Monday, August 29, 2011

Job Hunting After Age 50: Help For A Stalled Job Search!

Job hunting after age 50, can be a new, unusual and if you allow it; a discouraging experience. It's like you woke up one morning in a foreign country. The roads are different, the transportation and communication system seems to have a language all their own. All very confusing.

Add in the economic and business decline, the falling demand for certain jobs and careers, and the daily birth of new jobs that the title can only be deciphered by those in the know. Add in that many employers who will be playing it safe and hiring the younger less costly job applicant. In the face of all this many job hunters after 50 have given up the job hunt or accepted positions well below their skill and qualification level.

Let's see if we can get your midlife job search back into the game and increase you changes of getting hired into the right job. Here are some useful ideas and actions you can start taking right now:

Build Your Online Presence: Social networking has grown tremendously in the past several years. One of the first things hiring managers and recruiters do after receiving your resume is to search LinkedIn and Facebook to review your online presence. If nothing shows up, it's more than likely your resume will be moved to the bottom of the stack, never to be heard from again.

At a minimum you must have a profile on LinkedIn and Facebook. Study the profiles of others; search their archives and the internet for articles on how to write a compelling profile. Concentrate on writing a profile that differentiates you from others in your field. Why should someone want to talk to you? Post a professional picture and you'll be well on your way.

Build your connections on LinkedIn, and have personal recommendations written by others and posted to your profile.

Start a blog about an aspect of your career, your jobs or the industry you've worked in. Make frequent posts and write articles and post them to article directories. Search for other blogs in your field and make appropriate comments. All this activity will help establish your authority in your career field, and when the recruiter Googles you name a whole list of positive information will show up.

Accomplishments Sell Skills: Recruiters and hiring managers are trying to find someone who can solve their problems. They really don't care that you've had 25 years experience in a series of jobs or are over age 50. It's accomplishments they're after. And that's what you have to give them.

You understand return on investment (ROI). Sell the prospective employer on how you saved money, made money, improved something, did something faster and less expensive or otherwise created a benefit for your previous employer.

Focus your resume's list of accomplishments on the needs of the employer. For example, if the employer's number one requirement is cost cutting your first listed accomplishment may be, "developed plan to consolidate functions and cut costs resulting in an annual savings of over $210,000 with increased customer satisfaction."

If you clearly demonstrate you can make or save money for your employer the hiring manager will see how you can bring value to the job. Your achievements will overcome age as the employer can see how you will help the bottom line.

Now Transform Your Resume: Get rid of the dates on your resume. Going back 10-15 years, remove older work history. If you need to include older work history put it in a section called, "Other Professional Experience."

Take out the educations dates and the dates you may have taken other professional courses.

Write your accomplishments to closely reflect the needs of the specific employer. This means that each job submission will require an original resume. Once you have developed a body of accomplishments it will become a cut-and-paste exercise.

To further show you are up-to-date; add a section to your resume on "professional education." Over the past three to five years list all additional education that specifically relates to the job requirements. Self-study, seminars, workshops, conferences and in-house training are all fair game for your list. This will further show to the employer that you are up-to-date on the latest in your field.

Control What You Can Control: Age bias when hiring is a fact with some employers. Your years of relevant experience could be valuable to any employer. You don't have to apologize for your age or your years of experience. Be positive and sell benefits and age will fade into the background.

Another area you can control is your overall attitude. Keep up-beat, associate with others with the same mind-set, read and listen to motivational books. It's been proven that positive, can-do job hunters get quicker and more satisfying results from their job search.

If you concentrate on what you can control, remain positive and sell the benefits you have to offer, your stalled job hunt after 50 will get back on track.




John Groth has changed careers seven times during his working life. Learn more about changing careers and job hunting after age 50 at http://careersafter50.com. Discover how others over age 50, built winning career plans and found the right careers by successful job hunting after 50.

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Sunday, August 28, 2011

How to Choose a Job or Career When You Don't Know What To Do

If you're like many people, you may know that your current job or career choice isn't right for you... yet, you may not know what else to do.

So in an effort to help you find the "ideal" job or career you may ask yourself, "what do I want to do?" But that question may do more harm than good. Unfortunately, you may not be able to come up with an answer that really helps you... if you think of an answer at all. This may be because you don't know what you want to do... or because there are just too many things you want to do... or because it's a loaded question: it implies that there must be one answer, which you just can't decide on.

Perhaps, if you're struggling with knowing what you want to do career-wise, it's time for another question: what do you want to learn? That being the case, here's an exercise to help you determine what your next career move should be (whether it really is choosing a new career, or somehow modifying your current job or career): find some paper, or load up Notepad on your computer, and make a list of all the career or job-related knowledge and skills you want to develop. Once you've done this, assign a priority to each item. Finally, consider what careers or jobs will probably teach you what you want to know in the priority you want to know it.

Just keep in mind that you may not be able to learn everything from one career, job or company. And what you want to learn may change too.

However, for the time being at least, you know what you want to learn now... and which jobs or careers will allow you to learn it.

Now, the assumption behind this process is that what you want to learn is the best indicator of your next career move... and will ultimately help you find the right job(s) or career(s) (remembering that there might be more than one "right" job or career over the course of your professional life). However, I think it's a fair assumption to make when it's a matter of making the leap from unsatisfying work to a truly rewarding job or career.

Therefore, stop trying to find an answer to the question of what you want to do. Go through the fun exercise above and let your answers as to what you want to learn guide you towards the right job(s) and/or career(s) for you.




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Saturday, August 27, 2011

Career Selection

School days are one of the best days in one's life. One is not burdened with responsibility and has only one job to do - study and get good grades. As one advances into adult age, thinking of a career gets imperative. Because today the education arena has developed so far that training begins right after matriculation.

For instance graphic designing, gardening, bachelors in management studies, bachelors in mass media and many more are options one can immerse into just after school. If one opts to regular college, then after 2 years again there is sea of options. Engineering, medicine, management studies, clinical studies and so on. As these careers need a 10+2 education.

After graduating from a normal college that is 10+5 in India, one then has to make a decision as to which career he or she needs to plunge in. There are many careers that need a graduation as a minimum requirement these days.

But as a smart student like most of the new millennium, you should think of your career when you are in school itself. Make a case study of the various options available. Understand the market scenario. Just do not pick a career because your neighbour or your friend is doing so. Do your groundwork. There is a sea of knowledge you can dig into that is available on the internet books and the best source is your folks at home and your teachers.

If you are really interested they will help you dig and understand your personality and the job that will be best for you. For instance if you are an extrovert and love to travel then a desk job will bore you. You cannot be a librarian or an indoor worker. You would be good as a marketing person or a sales person. If you are good with people and love to be around new people and make new friends look into the Human Resources career. It would pacify you and keep you there.

Unlike people who jump jobs and careers because they are not happy with what they do. Hence understand your personality and you will be able to understand the career you want.




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Friday, August 26, 2011

Why Networking is the Most Effective Job Search Technique

When most people need to find a new job, they start with the online career sites, employment offices or local want ads. It seems obvious to look in the places where people are advertizing for jobs. Yet, studies consistently show networking to be the most effective way to find a job. Networking is the act of working with people you know to help you find the things that you want. Its efficacy is not surprising considering that when done properly, job seekers are making direct contact with hiring managers or people that can lead them to hiring managers. Further more, it provides a way to tap into the hidden job market.

The phrase "hidden job market" refers to all of those jobs that exist but are hidden from view, that is, they are not advertised. Hiring managers will often hold-off advertising a job until exhausting their own circle of contacts. Placing ads and sorting through potential candidates is costly and time consuming. It also involves the risk of hiring an unknown entity. It is easier, cheaper, and safer for the hiring manager to recruit from friends and/or professional contacts. You increase your chances of getting the job you want by tapping into that hidden job market. As evidence, here are some statistics from resumagic.com on how Americans find employment:

35% -- Found job through a friend, relative or other associate
30% -- Contacted an employer directly, without answering a classified ad
14% -- Answered a job classified advertisement
08% -- Found job through on-campus recruitment or job placement office
06% -- Employment agency or search firm
05% -- State-run unemployment office
02% -- Other

The above percentages indicate that 65% of people who are employed found a job that was never publicly advertised.

Case study
For many people, networking still feels like something that will only work for other people. I am proof that's wrong. While not unique or connected in any special way, with the exception of one position I found by cold calling, I networked my way into every other position as I worked my way up the corporate ladders in multiple industries. Here are some examples of how I worked with the people I knew to find the jobs I wanted.

Cast Iron Foundry: Just before graduation, I was talking with my faculty advisor about jobs. He gave me the name of a man at a trade association coincidentally near my home. I visited him on the way home from school. He, in turn, referred me to the Chief Metallurgist at a nearby company that fit exactly with what I wanted to do. They hired me. The job was never advertised.

R&D Consortium: A vendor salesman that used to call the company that I worked for went to work for the Consortium. He told me they were looking for engineers with business acumen and put me in touch with the hiring manger. I got the job. The job was not advertised. When I had gone as far as I could in that company, I sent out hundreds of resumes and answered dozens of advertisements to no avail. Finally I found my new job through networking.

Life Insurance Agent: I decided to work for myself. I researched companies in the life insurance industry and knew some agents. A personal friend who was also an agent led me to his company where I eventually landed my first position. They had an active recruiting program ongoing and the personal introduction paved the way, even though I had no obvious qualifications.

Large Pharmaceutical: Several years later when I decided to change careers again, I networked my way into a local, major pharmaceutical company doing business development. The job was not advertised.

Six years later, the company was restructuring to prepare for a spin off the division I was in. I was laid off and networked my way to a job as program manager within the same company. The job was not advertised until after I started only to fulfill HR requirements.

Three years later it was time for me to move on. I networked my way to find a manager job in yet another division. This job was advertised and I saw it on the job board, but I thought it was not a good fit. I networked my way into the vice president's office. She encouraged me to apply and asked me to meet with the hiring manger.

Why It Works
I am nothing special, nor is my history with networking. What is special is the power of networking. I have tried responding to ads and sending out hundreds of resumes, but like most people, my carefully worded documents and phone calls fell in to the black holes of human resource departments. Every time it proved to be a huge amount of effort without any payoff. Instead, the solution was talking to people- lots of them. Want more proof? Think about how you have found jobs, or ask your friends about their careers and how they found their jobs. I bet you will find that they knew someone who gave them an "in" or a critical heads-up. This is networking. It may not have been formal, or even intentional, but it was networking at its best.

In real life it plays out like this: a company may advertise an open position and receive 1,000 resumes. HR will receive those resumes and, after filtering the resumes based on their criteria, will narrow it down to maybe ten resumes. If the hiring manager gets an email from a trusted contact recommending a friend for the job and attaching a resume, that "friend" just leapfrogged to the front of the pack. The other ten candidates are complete unknowns beyond their resumes, but the friend comes with a trusted recommendation. The hiring manager eliminates much of the risk involved in bringing in a new employee. In order to be successful in your job search, you need to find those contacts that can get you in front of the hiring managers. Networking makes you a known quantity, allowing you to levitate to the top of a massive stack.

Conclusion
There are many ways to find a job, but studies prove that networking is the most effective way to find a job. The experience of my own career over 30 years made a believer out of me.




Phil Roth has made a career of teaching people how to find their dream jobs through networking. Through his individual coaching, workshops and his book: Networking Steps- Learn Networking Get Working, , he walks his students through the process of creating career objectives, preparing to network and conducting effective meetings. Phil can be found at http://www.networkingsteps.com or contacted directly at phil@networkingsteps.com.

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Thursday, August 25, 2011

Looking for a New Career? How About a Truck Driving Job?

When one thinks about the ideal job, truck driving probably does not come to mind for many. And why would it? Plagued with stereotypes, truck driving jobs have long held a reputation of being fit for hooligans, or as Charlie Brown's nemesis Lucy was so fond of, blockheads. Contrary to popular belief, truck driving is quickly becoming a lucrative industry to be in, and more and more individuals are realizing the benefits of a career on the road.

With the baby boomer generation beginning to retire, many trucking professionals are growing worried about a forecasted national driver shortage. This is certainly not good news for the trucking companies, but great for prospective drivers; many companies will offer higher wages and increased incentives and benefits to attract employees.

One of the perks of being a trucker is you get to make your own hours. Since wages are usually allocated per mile, truck drivers can drive as long as they want (within the hours of service regulations, of course) and when they want.

A truck driving job is also a terrific way to travel and see the country. But if driving from coast to coast isn't for you, many companies offer jobs within certain regions of the country such as the southeast or west coast divisions.

Don't want to leave your sweetheart behind? Take them along! Many empty nesters are hitting the road in hopes of delaying retirement and earning extra cash. Companies look to hire couples because team driving allows shipments and freight to reach its given destination sooner. Some even offer additional pay for team drivers to ensure a timely arrival of the goods.

So whether you are looking to build up that retirement fund or just a creative way to see the country, a truck driving job just may be the road for you.




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Wednesday, August 24, 2011

Alternative Nursing Jobs

When most people think of nursing they think of hospitals, wards and ER. However, there are a large number of different job types available to nurses which fall under the banner of 'alternative nursing jobs.' These jobs can be a world away from the emergency rooms and wards of hospitals.

With the advent of computers and the internet, the way that we get medical care is changing. Now if we have a small ailment, we can ring a government funded helpline and get a rough diagnosis as to what we are suffering from. We can also search online for our symptoms and go through self diagnosis processes. These sites don't appear out of thin air; they are regulated by medical professionals, and the telephone lines must have access to experienced medical practitioners. If you want to take a break from traditional hospital care, then telephone or online consultancy work may be for you. You can still have contact with the patients if you choose, but that contact will be limited and you may be able to spend more time on the medical and diagnosing side.

Equally, if you want to have an alternative nursing job without leaving the hospital you can become a travel nurse. Travel nurses work for agencies who send them out to where they are needed in different hospitals and facilities. The rates of pay are often excellent, and it gives you a chance to see a variety of institutions and keep contact with patients. Travel nurses are also known as locum nurses, and will often be in high demand due to nurse shortages.
Of course, if you want a truly alternative nursing job, then alternative therapies are becoming hugely popular. You can get involved with many different kinds including, chiropractors, reflexology and herbalist. All of these branches of medicine will require nurses to make them function and care for patients out of the hospital setting. Some are more traditional than others, but all are valued by many patients who find the techniques helpful.

If you would like to get away from the nitty-gritty of nursing, but not lose contact with patients, another good option is to look into nutrition. Due the current dietary problems in the Western world nutritionists are in high demand. You may find yourself helping people with all different problems from eating disorders to the chronically obese. Nutrition is a key cornerstone of medicine, and one that can greatly contribute to overall health. It is therefore an important option in an alternative nursing career.

The final option I will cover is occupational nursing. Many large companies whose businesses carry a risk of injury will employee their own nurses to both give advice, and provide front line support in case of any injuries. If you choose to specialise in this way, you can greatly expand both your skills and earning potential as a specialist.

Hopefully you now have a clearer idea of the kind of alternative nursing careers which are available. Happy hunting!




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Monday, August 22, 2011

Jobs - Employment Agent

If there is one thing that this world will never stop needing, it's people who work to find other people jobs, or employment agents. This can be a very challenging and rewarding job. If you have the right personality and can get the most out of both ends of the equation involved, you can make a nice living as an employment agent. What you're about to read is a brief description of what's involved.

Obviously, as an employment agent, your job is to find other people jobs. But the obvious doesn't always really tell the whole story of what's involved with a job. Being an employment agent is no exception. The best way to explain the challenges of an employment agent is to give you fictional example of the process.

A guy comes into your office and says he's looking for a job. The first thing you do is have him fill out a very long questionnaire. This will give you a good idea of the person's background and what they're looking for. The agent will take some time to look over the application and then call them into the office to talk.

The conversation that follows is more to get a sense of the applicant's personality than his skills. Those things are all on paper. The agent wants to get a feel for the person's confidence level with his skills. A big part of getting an applicant a job is knowing the applicant's strengths and weaknesses. You need to be able to play up the strengths and downplay the weaknesses when presenting the applicant to a perspective employer.

It is during this interview that the agent will ask the applicant what he's looking for specifically and then what he would settle for as far as position and money. Ideally you want to be able to get him what he wants but in a competitive market this isn't always possible. It is the agent's responsibility to explain to the applicant that he can't be too choosy, especially if he has been out of work for a while.

After the interview is over, the agent then gets on the phone with as many companies as he can that are on file with the agency where the job description at least closely matches what the applicant is looking for. In these phone calls it is the agent's responsibility to "sell" the applicant to the company. This is not easy to do, especially when you're representing somebody who has limited skills. This is where you have to be a real sales person.

If the agent manages to find a company willing to meet with the applicant for a job interview, the next step is for the agent to call the applicant back in and prepare him for the interview. This is where the agent instructs about dress, what to say, what not to say, how to behave, etc. The agent must leave nothing to chance. He'll then give the applicant directions for the interview as well as what time to be there.

Hopefully, when the process is over, the applicant will get the job offer and accept it and the agent will receive his commission. Yes, most agents work on a commission basis. You can make a lot of money doing this. You can also starve to death if you're not good at your job.

Being an employment agent requires incredible social skills and patience and it's not for everybody. But if you think you have what it takes and like the excitement of having to sell another human being to a big corporation, this may be just the job for you.




Michael Russell Your Independent guide to Jobs

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Sunday, August 21, 2011

LPN Travel Nursing Jobs - How to Get Started in a Travel Nursing Career

If you're a LPN travel nursing jobs can be very exciting and pay very well. There are agencies that fill temporary vacancies in a variety of locations, you could end up on a cruise ship in the Caribbean, a ski resort in the Rockies, or in a top research hospital in California. LPNs are contracted for short-term assignments (as little as eight weeks, as long as 26) by agencies that specialize in travel nursing.

Perks include travel expenses, housing, benefits such as health insurance and 401ks, and help with obtaining licensing in different states. Best of all, LPN travel nursing jobs usually earn a higher rate of pay than traditional nurses, and the race to attract LPNs is so competitive, some agencies even pay bonuses for the completion of an assignment or recruiting a friend.

In order to pursue a travel nursing career like this, you need to choose a travel nursing agency. To find the one that's right for you, do some research to compare pay rates, benefits, and the variety and number of jobs available. Many nursing websites host forums where nurses give the thumbs up or down on their experiences with various agencies.

Once you have made your choice, completed an application, and been accepted as a traveling LPN, you will typically be assigned to a personal recruiter who will help you find the position you are looking for. Location, type of facility, and length of the job are some of the factors that will be discussed.

When a good match is found, you will probably have a phone interview with a manager at the hospital or facility. Personal recruiters provide appropriate information on the job to prepare you for the interview.




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Saturday, August 20, 2011

Top 5 Nursing Jobs - From Home Health Nurses to Floor Nursing Careers

Nursing is more than checking vital signs at regular intervals. The nursing field is full of opportunities for the new and experienced nurse who doesn't want to be limited in his or her choices. Here are five of the top choices in the nursing profession.

Once you graduate from nursing school, take a deep breath. The hard part is over and the fun begins. Now, you get to choose where you want to start your nursing career. The hospital floor is not the only choice out there anymore.

1. Home Health Nursing - People are living longer. With that comes the issue of care in the home. More seniors are opting to stay in their primary residence and take advantage of the home health benefits of their insurance plans. One popular nursing job is that of a home health nurse because they have the benefit of making their own schedule. They can take on as few or as many patients as they can handle. Home health nurses aid in bathing, wound care and dressing, general health assessments, and any other issues that the patient may have. There patients can be invalids or ambulatory folks that don't get around so well and seek a nurse that is willing to tend to their care within the home setting. Home health nurses are well paid for their skills and friendly bedside manner.

2. Nursing Assistants - Nursing assistants are an integral part of the nursing profession. They are not registered nurses but they provide patient care that falls under the category of the nursing profession. Nursing assistants are not only found in nursing homes. They work in hospitals, senior living communities, home health, psychiatric facilities, and other facilities where their care is needed. They care for terminally ill patients including children. Nursing assistants provide the care that others shy away from such as changing bedpans, bathing patients that can't bathe themselves, and feeding those patients whose disabilities prevent them from doing it for themselves. They bring respect to the area of nursing care and dignity to their patients. Nursing assistants see, on a daily basis, how their jobs impact the quality of life of their patients and their families. As patients get older, nursing assistants will be needed in big numbers.

3. Emergency Room Nursing - Have you been to an emergency room lately? You have a few doctors that see patients, but the majority of the staff is comprised of nurses. Nurses assess the patients and triage them according to injuries. They monitor them while they wait for a doctor or transfer to another department in the hospital. Emergency room nursing is a fast-paced and stressful atmosphere that satisfies the adventure junky in some of us. Nurses that think fast on their feet would get quite a bit of enjoyment from this area of nursing. There is no shortage of accidents on the road, in the home, and in the air. The job of these nurses is critical to the survival of patients that are hanging on by the thinnest thread.

4. Floor Nursing - There is a wide variety of options in this area. Floor nurses have the options of maternity, critical care, orthopedics, telemetry, surgical, geriatric, and pediatrics. Within these general categories are also oncology and burn units. A nurse can gain lots of experience working within one or several of these areas during their nursing careers. Floor nurses are responsible for a certain number of patients each shift. Patients have the comfort of getting to know their nursing staff and the staff has the pleasure of taking care of them.

5. Operating Room Nursing - Nurses work in the surgical area as well. Nurses can pursue careers as a circulating nurse in the operating room suite, surgical first assistant to the surgeon, and nurse anesthesia care. Nurses that provide anesthesia have at least two years of critical care experience and have attended a nurse anesthesia school for training. Circulating nurses are responsible for everyone in their operating room that day. They function as patient advocates--making sure that the patient being operated on is the correct patient and that the doctor is performing the correct procedure.

Nurses have many career paths available to them. They can pursue any of these five areas or another that they feel drawn to follow.




Jeff Craft has experience working in the healthcare industry as a nurse and writes about medical careers and nursing jobs for HealthCareJobs411. Craft provides first-hand knowledge to job seekers who need advice on how to pursue a healthcare job. Learn about traveling nurse jobs as well as many other popular positions in the profession.

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Friday, August 19, 2011

Nurse Practitioner Jobs - Think About a New Career

If you are thinking about a career change or advancement, consider nurse practitioner jobs. Health care positions are always in demand. With a nurse practitioner job, you'll have greater autonomy, better wages, and be better able to help patients with their illnesses and injuries.

To become a nurse practitioner, you need to first complete the education training to become a registered nurse or RN. After that you'll need more advanced training, which often includes a master's degree and training in diagnosing and treating common problems. Although nurse practitioners do not attend medical school, they fill a much needed position between physicians and nurses.

Nurse practitioners can provide much of the same care that physicians do. They often work in close collaboration with physicians in settings like family practices, rural health care centers, and other care centers. Some pharmacies now have nurse practitioners offices within them to provide extra care to customers.

A nurse practitioner must be licensed in the state that he or she practices in. They can specialize in particular areas and are board certified in these areas. NPs can treat both acute and chronic conditions and they can prescribe medications and other therapies.

In some areas of the United States, particularly the states on the West Coast, nurse practitioners work completely autonomously and can open their own private practices. In many cases, however, a nurse practitioner has to practice under the supervision of a licensed physician. In both cases, a nurse practitioner can diagnose, treat, and help manage non-life threatening injuries and illnesses.

For individuals that have already received an RN degree, they generally only need to complete their master's degree in order to become a licensed nurse practitioner. For some individuals, this advancement means that they can open their own practice and have more autonomy than they had as an RN. Other individuals like the ability to work in more places, like pharmacies, where they can continue to help people.

If you like helping individuals in the medical field, you may want to consider a nurse practitioner job. Many individuals find the career to be very fulfilling, offering them a good salary and the ability to open their own practice. You may want to talk to someone who is already a NP to better understand what NPs do and what the educational requirements are.

Nurse practitioner jobs offer a great alternative to individuals who want to work in the medical field, but don't want to go to medical school. You can become a nurse practitioner in a shorter amount of time and for individuals who already have an RN degree, you can become a nurse practitioner in no time at all.




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Thursday, August 18, 2011

Conduct a More Effective Job Search by Creating a Five-Step Plan For Success

Finding work that you love, that also meets your financial needs, doesn't happen by accident. It requires a well-thought plan of action and an intense level of commitment.

According to April 2008 figures from the Bureau of Labor Statistics, U.S. Department of Labor, the length of the typical job search is 16.9 weeks. Most jobseekers are not mentally, emotionally, or financially prepared for the hard realities of the current job market.

A dismal economy punctuated by the worse job loss in years has resulted in a volatile, intensely competitive job market. Published job ads can easily generate hundreds of resumes from desperate jobseekers.

Overwhelmed employers and recruiters sift through mountains of resumes trying to quickly eliminate candidates. The average resume getting just a 15 - 30 second review unless the candidate is able to capture the employer's attention. So what can you do to get noticed by potential employers and shorten the duration of your job search?

An ultra competitive job market requires a winning strategy, thorough preparation, compelling marketing documents and an intensified effort.

Let's examine a five-point plan of action that can ignite your job search and give you an edge over your competition.

Step One: An Honest Self-Assessment

An honest self-assessment is the first step to finding work for which you are well-suited and that you will truly enjoy. Ask yourself:


  • Where do my skills, strengths, and passion lie?

  • What skills, education, or experience am I lacking?

  • How can I fill skill gaps that could prevent me from qualifying for my ideal job?

Consider your skills and experience from the viewpoint of a potential employer. Identify opportunities for improvement and find ways to overcome problematic voids. Take a class at your local community college to learn a new software application. Volunteer to gain additional skills and experience.

Step Two: Assess Your Ideal Work Situation
Review your past work, school and volunteer experiences.


  • What did you like about each of your past positions?

  • What tasks would you never consider doing again?

  • What do you require from your work - emotionally and financially?

  • What positions, companies, industries fit your ideal work profile?

Having a clear vision of your ideal work situation will help you to focus your job search efforts. It may become necessary to take on work that you don't love to meet your immediate needs. Do not get discouraged. Simply use the information you've gathered to continue a part-time search for your ideal work situation.

Step Three: Create a Customized Self-Marketing Plan

Getting noticed by potential employers requires an effective marketing strategy. You are the product and potential employers are your customers. Develop a comprehensive plan to target ideal companies.

Jobseekers often find it more comfortable to search for work using online job boards or by responding to want ads. But, it is typically advisable to incorporate strategies designed to access both the published and unpublished job market. Don't rely too heavily on any single strategy.

Establish concrete marketing goals for yourself each week regarding the number of:


  • Hours you'll devote to your job search.

  • Resumes and letters you'll send.

  • Follow-up calls you'll make.

  • Face-to-face meetings you'll arrange.

Several factors determine which job search strategies are best for your unique situation. Take into consideration your personality, the industry in which you're seeking employment, and the effectiveness of each strategy. Keep track of your job search efforts and make adjustments as needed. Focus attention of strategies that yield the best results.

Step Four: Get Noticed with an Employer-Focused Resume

Your resume is a snapshot of who you are, what you've done - and most importantly - what you can do for potential employers. Its job is simple: to get you to the next step in the process - a job interview. While you are the subject of this critical marketing document, make no mistake; it is all about the employer.

So maximize your 15 seconds of fame by showing employers what you've got. And don't make them search through a two page document for applicable skills and experience because they won't. In most cases a single page is preferable. Use a resume format that will put your highlights in the top one-third of the page.

Step Five: Prepare for Your Interview Like It's Game Seven of the World Series

Prior to any game - let alone one upon which his entire season hinges - a pitcher studies the team he is up against. He knows each hitter's preferences and is keenly aware of his flaws. The pitcher will use this information to his advantage during the ballgame. What about you? How do you prepare for "the big game?"

Dressing appropriately is important. Mental preparation is even more so. Research the organization and formulate a few questions to ask about the company and the nature of the work you'd be doing. But, it is just as important to do some internal research.


  • What is it that you have to offer?

  • How have you proven your ability to succeed in the past?

  • What have you learned from past missteps?

Be prepared to clearly communicate your value to the interviewer. Provide convincing examples of your abilities and experience. This requires careful preparation. Practice with a family member; friend; career or job search coach. You'll only have one opportunity to make a lasting first impression.

Putting it All Together

Creating and implementing a successful job search plan requires discipline, hard work, and commitment. But, if you want to compete in the current job market, it is an absolute necessity. Create a plan of action that will get you noticed by potential employers:


  • Make an honest self-assessment.

  • Assess your ideal work situation.

  • Create a customized self-marketing plan.

  • Create an employer-focused resume.

  • Prepare thoroughly for your interview.

The current job market is challenging. Find your ideal work in less time by creating a five-step plan for job search success.




Roxanne Ravenel is a Job Search Coach, author of The Savvy Jobseeker's Guide & Workbook, and the host of The Savvy Jobseeker Podcast. She teaches job seekers how to prepare for interview success and implement a customized self-marketing plan. Visit http://SavvyJobseeker.com to learn more. Copyright © 2008 Roxanne Ravenel

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Wednesday, August 17, 2011

Boost Job Search Success With a Strategic Self-Marketing Plan

The rules of the job search have changed considerably in recent years. It's not enough to be the most qualified candidate for the job. Successful job candidates understand that in addition to "having the goods," they need to know their "buyer," and how to sell to them. Think it sounds crass to compare a job candidate's skills and experience to consumer goods? It isn't. Rather, it accurately reflects the reality of the current job market.

Positioning Yourself to Get Noticed in a Crowded Job Market

The current job market is far more favorable for employers than it is for the average job hunter. An employer may receive hundreds of resumes in response to a single ad. The employer can then cherry-pick applicants with the experience, education, and skills they are seeking. So, how will you get noticed in a crowded job market? A strategic self-marketing plan will position you to get maximum exposure and boost your job search success, even in a highly-competitive job market.

Think about the last time that you walked into a grocery store. The top name brands with big budgets occupy the shelves at eye-level. The store brand sits right next to them with labels that proclaim that they are comparable to your favorite brand. On the lower levels you'll find the bargain brands. Which are you?


  • The top brand that commands top dollar?

  • The generic store brand that promises to do everything the top brand does, but for a lot less?

  • Or, the unknown, discount brand that easily goes unnoticed?

Before you respond, consider the quality of your current marketing efforts in your job search and how you are presenting yourself to potential employers in your resume and during interviews. A well-constructed, well-executed plan will position you to get noticed by potential employers, much like those national brands which occupy an optimal position on the shelf at the grocery store. Your strategic self-marketing plan should take into account all aspects of your job search - from the strategies used to the information included in your cover letter, resume, and other job search marketing documents. Taking a proactive approach to your job search can help you avoid many of the pitfalls that job seekers encounter:


  • A prolonged job search - now averaging more than four months.

  • The frustration of pouring endless hours into minimally effective job search methods.

  • Time wasted pursuing jobs that aren't a good fit.

  • An aimless job search that yields minimal results.

Job hunters typically favor the path of least resistance. Countless hours surfing online job boards and replying to newspaper ads coupled with the occasional job fair is a common theme for many of the frustrated job hunters I encounter. Unfortunately, these preferred job search methods are not the way that employers prefer to hire. Employers prefer to find new employees much the same way that we, as consumers, would look for a plumber, dentist, real estate agent, or hair stylist: through referrals.

A successful strategic self-marketing plan will take into consideration how employers prefer to hire; your unique career profile; your industry; and your personal situation. It will typically employ a mix of job search strategies rather than rely solely on a single method. This mix should allow you to tap into both the published and unpublished job market - where the vast majority of available jobs can be found.

Tapping into the Unpublished Job Market

'But how am I supposed to apply for these jobs if they aren't published?'

Fair question. You'll need to tap into your current network and work to expand that network. It requires diligence and a willingness to put yourself out there. Many job seekers quickly rule out networking because it takes them out of their comfort zone. Reliance upon others makes us feel vulnerable. Then, there is the fear of rejection. So, why should we step outside of our comfort zones and engage in networking? Because some figures put the percentage of jobs that get filled without ever being published as high as 80%.

Hiring a new employee represents a substantial investment for an employer. The employer wants some assurance that their investment will be well spent. Hiring through networking and referrals also yields a higher quality job candidate. Since employers prefer hiring through networking and referrals, it is important that job seekers integrate networking into their strategic self-marketing plans.

It is just as important to build a strong personal brand. Your personal brand is a consistent image that is distinctly you. It creates your perceived value and distinguishes you from your competitors. Whether you've consciously created a personal brand or not, you already have one. It is basically your reputation with co-workers, bosses, teachers, clients, etc. Work to build a consistent professional image that is authentically you and will attract potential employers.

Thoughtful networking and the ongoing process of building a strong personal brand can significantly boost your job search success. Networking and personal branding can:


  • Catapult you to the status of the name brand items that first come to mind when we have a headache, get a cold, or are in need of new sneakers.

  • Make potential employers aware of you and want to work with you.

  • Put you on the short list for jobs before they become available.


Boost your job search success by creating a strategic self-marketing plan that incorporates a strong personal brand and a strategic self-marketing plan. To learn more about creating your strategic self-marketing plan, visit SavvyJobseeker.com [http://savvyjobseeker.com/goodie-bag/] and download an excerpt of The Savvy Jobseeker's Guide & Workbook: Five Steps to a Simply Successful Job Search.




Roxanne Ravenel is a Job Search Coach, author of The Savvy Jobseeker's Guide & Workbook, and the host of The Savvy Jobseeker Podcast. She teaches job seekers how to prepare for interview success and implement a customized self-marketing plan. Visit http://SavvyJobseeker.com to learn more. Copyright © 2008 Roxanne Ravenel

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Wednesday, August 10, 2011

Improve Your Job Search Success and Shorten the Odds

Your job search can feel like a numbers game with the odds stacked against you. You know what I mean? You send out 300 job application letters and get maybe six invitations to interview.
If you're lucky, you might be rewarded with one job offer. And you are grateful, after all it's a job. But if you don't get that offer, you start your job search again...
You send out three hundred job application cover letters with your resume etc. etc.
What you need is to find a way to shorten the odds and that can be easier than you think.
Most people still work the numbers and with the unemployment rate increasing across all economies, the competition is just getting bigger. It means more people are sending out those application letters as their main job search activity and any organization that IS hiring is becoming more overwhelmed with job seekers who are desperate.
This is where you have the opportunity to shorten the odds.
Even a small improvement in your job search skills will put you way in front of most other people in the market; if you can make small improvements in each of the key areas that really matter, you can give yourself a MASSIVE ADVANTAGE and win more job offers.
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Peter Fisher is webmaster and career coach at Your Career Change.com where you can learn how to improve your job search success and shorten the odds.

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Tuesday, August 9, 2011

A Career In Music Production

So you've got that degree in Music Production - but after months of scouring the want ads, you're beginning to wonder if you shouldn't have backed it up with a minor in Education. Don't despair yet - you're a creative person or you wouldn't have chosen this business to begin with. The secret to finding and getting music production jobs is to use some of that creativity in your job search.
There are three things to keep in mind when doing a creative job search for music production jobs:
1. As many as 90% of the jobs in any media occupation never get advertised through regular channels. The music production companies get enough over the transom resumes that they can pick and choose without advertising.
2. In many music production jobs, networking will be a key part of your job description. If you can't network to get a job, you'll have a hard time convincing a hiring manager that you can do the job.
3. Sometimes the best way to get your foot in the door is to intern for a music production company. According to a recent survey conducted by CareerExposure, 94% of employers have offered a full time job to interns when their internship was finished.
Keeping those three things in mind, you can put together a creative music productions job search that will land you the position that you want using the following blueprint.
1. Do your homework. You should know the music production jobs that you're going after inside out. Read up on the web, visit the library and bookstores and find out all that you can.
2. Start applying your networking skills. Make a list of people you know who may be able to help you. Don't forget to include people like your ex-teachers, business acquaintances and people you know through other people. Did you do sound levels for a band? Have you interned for a publisher? Have you got a chance to attend a media symposium? Those are all important contacts for you when you're trying to network your way into music production jobs.
Boldness is an important skill to cultivate here. Ask for letters of introduction, or for permission to use someone's name when you contact another. It's amazing how quickly you'll get results with a simple statement like, "Hi, Mr. Producer, my name is Interested Party. My professor, Ms. In-The-Know suggested that I call you when I told her that I'm interested in an internship with your company. Do you have a few moments to talk with me about that now, or is there a better time to call you?"
3. All right, you're not quite that bold? There are several different methods of approach you can use to contact people who hold the keys to music production jobs.
- Mail is the most traditional method. Once you've researched enough to know what companies you want to work for, and who makes hiring decisions there, you can mail a resume along with an excellent cover letter. Chances are though, that you'll have to follow up on your initial mail. Remember point #1 above - music production companies get loads of over the transom resumes.
- Email is a second option, and is a reasonable way to follow up as well. If you've sent your resume by mail, wait a few days and then follow up with an email to the hiring manager stating that you're following up on your mailed resume and are very interested in discussing possible career options within his or her company. If you haven't, send a cover letter and resume via email, and follow up in a few days with a second email.
- Telephone calls may be scary, but they are one of the quickest ways to get through to the person you want to speak with. Keep in mind that your phone call is an interruption to the hiring manager's day - be pleasant, be brief and be direct.
The secret to finding and getting music production jobs is being bold enough to get yourself out there and sell your skills and abilities. With only 10% of the available jobs ever being offered openly in the classifieds, it's the only way that you'll ever know what music production jobs are available.







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Monday, August 8, 2011

Administrative Assistants - Here is Why you Don't Make a Lot of Money - Can you Job?

Throughout my career in the corporate world I have came across many administrative assistants (AAs). As a person that has studied behavior and psychology I tend to notice patterns. There are two common patters between AAs.





1. AAs that absolutely love their jobs. (these are rare – I believe I’ve only met 1 or 2 of them)





2. AAs that hate their jobs but feel trapped for various reasons: Lack of education, experience, confidence, and/or skills.





This article will be focusing on group 2. Why do AAs hate their job but remain in the position for many years? How can one they do something to their distaste for so long without making a change? From my experience in career coaching these individuals I’ve noticed that they mostly have one or more of these issues. (These aren’t only common in AAs by the way)





1. Self Worth: AAs along as many others typically suffer from self-worth issues. They don’t feel worthy of other higher-paying position. They commonly complain about respect issues but don’t stand up for themselves because inside they somehow believe it’s their fault.





2. Limiting Beliefs: AAs have limiting beliefs about the job market. They feel that in order to land another position they need more education, experience, and/or skills. While a typical counselor would say that this is true I disagree with them. I have personally met many individuals that didn’t have the education, background, experience, skills and were employed in higher-paying positions. By the way we all reach this belief somewhere in our career lifetime. At what point in your career are you going to believe this to be true?





3. Internal Conflicts / Fear: AAs typically suffer from lots of internal conflicts. Part of them wants to leave the position for something better; part of them says they need this job for security. They also have fears of success, failure, disappointment, etc. According to Tony Robbins (America’s Peak Performance Coach) we’ll do more to avoid pain than to gain pleasure. This is a classic example. These individuals have associated so much pain to the outside world that prevents them from taking action toward their true wants.





4. Poor strategies: AAs that do market themselves to higher paying positions tend to use poor job searching strategies. Looking at their resumes they tend to highlight what was important in their previous role but not what might be important in the new role. They also get attached to their previous experience and don’t tend to answer the interviewers’ questions from the new role’s point of view.





5. Peer group: AAs typically hang around and relate to other AAs. The job boards they use for job searching consists of other AAs. The one problem with this strategy is that they reinforce each other’s limiting beliefs. When they do that enough times they start to generalize the world differently that has a lot of self-imposed limitations. Beliefs define the boundary of what we think is true or not. In order for one to advance to the next level they have to give up their limiting beliefs and start adopting new beliefs that are supportive of their new goals.





By the time they contact me they are in a state of pure frustration. Their hopes are gone and the world is over. My job is to identify what is the root cause of their issue. The process we do to discover this is through a process we call detailed personal history.





Here are some answers to how a performance coach might deal with the issues mentioned above:





1. Self worth: There issues are created by negative emotions attached to significant experiences. In psychology we call these Significant Emotional Experiences or S.E.Es. These experiences are different for each person, that is to say, something that might be a S.E.E to you is not at all important to person B. S.E.Es are created throughout our lifetime, however S.E.Es related to self-worth are typically created throughout childhood. It can be caused by parents, teachers, family members, friends, society, negative experiences, etc. When a S.E.E occurs to an individual (parent saying you’re not good enough, kids ignoring you in school, failing at a sport or an event, etc) the nervous system experiences pain (i.e. anger, fear, depression, guilt). Our unconscious mind serves a very important role in our survival – that is to protect us. As we’re not ready to deal with the emotions during the event they are stored in memories as trapped energy. Until we deal with the emotions they will continually affect our direction in life. These emotional sacks are created to protect us from experiencing the pain; basically they play a survival mechanism. However years later they are shaping who we are today by having us play small and take less risks. In this context this survival mechanism works against us. What coaches do is identify the major S.E.Es and release the negative emotion from the event via various techniques. One technique I like in particular that works amazingly fast is called Time Empowerment Techniques™. Via Time Empowerment Techniques™ we are able to break the gestalt and release the client from the negative emotions. The end result is a happy camper that follows what they want instead of avoiding what they don’t want. The issue of worthiness tends to disappear as well. We reinforce this with a few follow up sessions and the issue of self-worth is gone.





2. Limiting Beliefs: Beliefs in general are caused by various sources (society, friends, school, environment, work, parents, etc). Beliefs determine whether we can or can’t do something. Beliefs determine whether something is true in our model of the world. We call them limiting beliefs when they stop serving the client in achieving their goals. Beliefs shape our behavior; they limit what results we’ll produce. For example someone hired at a minimum wage salary will perform within the boundaries of their belief system. Their view of the world, their actions, their behaviors are on a different realm than say an executive at a major company. These people see the world differently and therefore take different actions. These actions ultimately lead them to different pathways and therefore they achieve different results in life. A self-made wealthy person rarely makes his long-term fortune by pure chance. He has different beliefs about finances that give him the ability to make different choices ultimately leading him to becoming wealthy. Beliefs can be changed via various methods. One particular method I use is called Quantum Linguistics. Using this technique we’re able to confuse the conscious mind and help the client realize the self-imposed belief. We then install a new belief that is aligned with their long-term plan.





3. Internal conflicts: Internal conflicts are also caused by S.E.Es (Significant Emotional Experiences). Very similarly our unconscious mind acts to protect the client by creating a part within the nervous system. This part has the function of protection and/or survival. While temporary parts are OK, they don’t serve the client long-term and create internal conflicts. Under extreme circumstances parts can create multiple personalities within the individuals. We use a process called parts integration to dissolve the part and create a whole client. Once this process is complete the client gets a sense of total congruency and feels free inside. Their decisions are no longer second guessed and the client experiences total oneness with self.





4. Poor strategies: Getting a good offer from an employer requires great sales skills. From prospecting, interviewing, to salary negotiation is all about selling. My typical experience with AAs is that they don’t feel strongly about this subject or avoid it altogether. They might have mixed emotions about selling and/or marketing. Through the process of Time Empowerment Technique™ and Parts Integration we resolve the negative emotion and inner conflict. We then teach them advanced selling skills. I’ve had great success with these methods and the results have been phenomenal.





5. Peer group: There is saying that your income is in direct proportion to the top 10 people you spend your most time with. Psychologically this makes perfect sense. Our beliefs about what is possible are constantly changing through our own or other’s experiences. Choosing a great peer group is absolutely vital to your long term career success. They will shape your beliefs and help empower you to take the next steps. Also they possess an enormous amount of experience through trial and error and can help you get to your destination faster.





In order for AAs to increase their salaries they need to address the 5 issues above. Once these are addressed typically AAs get offers for positions such as Program/Project Management, Business Analyst, Technology, etc.









Paul owns a successful coaching business called Addcore where he helps people actualize their true potential in all areas of their lives especially “careers”. He has developed interviewing techniques that have a 99% success rate. He works with his clients to remove their limiting beliefs/inner-conflicts and helps them discover their true passion. His highest values are serving with passion and transforming people. You can contact him at paul@addcore.com or http://www.addcore.com.

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Sunday, August 7, 2011

Accountant Careers - How to Start on the Accountant Career Path

People these days choose their career very carefully. They know the filed in which they are interested and they always make sure that they go into that field only. Previously lots of people had to choose a career out of compulsion but today's generation is very much particular about choosing their jobs according to their choice.
If you are a responsible person and love to work with mathematics then you can surely look forward to successful accountant careers. You might either take up a course in accountancy or can even go for a business or management course.
If you want to move up the ladder of success in this field then it is also important to get a MBA degree. But you must always remember that you need to be responsible and honest to perform the accountant jobs.
It might seem to be a bit difficult to start with the accountant careers. But once you start it you will find it quite rewarding. Lots of people these days are showing interest in this career because of the interesting work as well as for the accountant salary.
Some people are worried whether this career choice is to stay for a long time or not. You can be sure of the fact that the accountant jobs are here to stay. Just a year ago the world has gone through a bad phase regarding economy.
Various countries all over the world faced financial crisis and this is the reason why they want to revise the system and make sure that the accounts are perfect. So you have a golden chance to star your career in accounts. You can look for the jobs on the internet.
There are lots of companies which can help you start your accountant careers. When you begin always go for the entry level jobs because they help you to learn the job as well as gain some experience.
This experience will help you get into a bigger company with a bigger pay scale. It is very important to take calculative steps if you want to make it to the top. It is also important to make sure that you prove yourself to be the best in this field.
It is always important to make sure that you take up certified courses so that you can have certified public accountant careers. The jobs on accounting might differ and they are usually based on the specialization and the role required for these various jobs.
Some of the work you will have to do if you choose accountant careers are financial planning, budgeting, advising management, reporting to higher officials and audits and much more. The kind of work might vary from one company to the other.
Accountant job search has become easy these days because of the internet. You can find the list of companies hiring accountant on the job sites. If you want a great start to your career then pay proper attention to your resume as well as cover letter.



To learn more about finding accountant careers, please visit http://www.accountingcrossing.com/lcjobtypelisting.php and sign up for a FREE trial to gain access to ALL of the many exclusive job listings we offer in the accounting profession. Silas Reed, Writer for AccountingCrossing, writes articles that inform and teach about different accounting job profiles.

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Saturday, August 6, 2011

Tailor-make your Job Search Resume to Match each specific job you apply for

Job search is said to be a job in itself and that it should be treated as a project- this is so true. Once you have your career search plan in place, start preparing a "Master Resume."  What is a "Master Resume?" It is your comprehensive resume, a master document where all your qualifications, skills, experiences, achievements, competencies, attributes and other qualities and characteristics are described and defined. I regard this resume as a working document or a resource from which you have to extract, pick, revise and adjust information for the specific job you have applied for. Within the Human Resources there are various functions such as Organizational Development, HR Strategic Planning, Recruitment, Selection and Placement, Compensation and Benefits, Training and Development, Job Evaluation, Business Process Re-engineering, Performance Management and Health and Wellness among others.  Say you are a Human Resources generalist, in other words, you have working experience of most of the functions in Human Resources, you cannot include in your CV all your working experiences, if the post advertised is a specialist position. When an advertisement wants a Job Evaluation Officer for instance, and you have experience in this line of work, why try to impress the hiring manager with your long list of experiences by providing information about the Strategic Planning or Business Process Re-engineering – the hiring manager does not want to know all about that, she wants a person who knows something about job analysis and job evaluation,   the core requirements for a Job Evaluation Officer. She wants someone with relevant skills that complements the job as advertised such as analytical skills, ability to work independently without supervision, advance presentation skills, computer skills such as PowerPoint and Excel. When applying for a specific post go to your "Master Resume" and cut out all information which is not a requirement for the post.



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Friday, August 5, 2011

5 Ways Of Going About With Regard To Job Search

You may like the idea of contacting job search websites or any other online or offline sources, in search of a suitable job. However, it is important to understand that before you start job hunting, you need to polish your skills that you think is important and which is useful to you. If you follow this method, then you will have high chances of getting job offers from reputable companies. There are certain important aspects of job searching skills that you need to take into consideration. They are as follows:
1)    Create a proper resume:
Your resume is going to act as your personal advertisement of yourself. Hence, you need to build a good resume, which is the most important step towards your goal, relating to job search. Your resume should talk about your skills, your achievements, your strengths etc. You can modify your resume a bit, based on the company's needs. Each company will have their own set of qualities that they would like to see in a candidate. You must know how to create a resume by putting more emphasis on the right words. If you do this, you will start getting job offers more frequently.
2)    Job recruiting companies:
As soon as you are ready with your resume, you can then start approaching recruiting companies, who are experts in knowing the pulse of the job market. They will contact you, as soon as they find a suitable job opening for you. Send your resume to couple of recruiting firms and they will assist you towards your present goal of job search.
3)    Approach social Networking sites:
You can look out for jobs on social networking websites. Through social networking sites, you can also come across some advertisements which may lead you to the website of a particular recruiting company. It's a good idea to keep your social networking profile updated. Because recruiters try to get as much as information they can about a candidate.
4)    Online job search related websites:
These days there are many job search websites available online. There are even especial websites that are devoted only to recruiting for certain industries, like engineering, finance and marketing sector etc. Once you upload your job details on search websites, concerned company will take interest in going through various resumes and finally deciding to pick the right candidate.
5)    Use the blogging method:
You can have your own blog set up and let people know about you and the work that you do. A blog can act as a ready- made record of your work for the recruiters who are looking out for talented candidates. However, ensure that your blog has relevant content and the blog content should be relevant to your carrier and the job which you are seeking for.
Online job search related sites are becoming very popular among jobseekers who want to promote their skills. In fact, this is one of the common and comfortable methods for getting your suitable job. However, ensure that you are dealing with a secured site. Otherwise, you will land up giving out your personal details to scammers. Hence, it is important to post your personal details only on reputable job sites. I now conclude this article by asking you to follows the above mentioned tips towards job search and above all have an optimistic approach.




Alex Wu operates a free web advertising website that lets people advertise, build groups, and connect. He hopes to create an active environment for people to conduct their job search


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Wednesday, August 3, 2011

Coping With Rejection During Your Job Search

Job hunters who worry rejection don't seem to be alone. Whereas no one likes handling rejection, coping with rejection throughout your job search is not any huge deal once you perceive having to deal with rejection comes with the territory for job hunters.
When all, your possibilities getting a job offer or winning an audition the first time out are practically nil. Therefore you may conduct your job campaign with less stress by knowing there will be a lot of situations where you do not get the job.
Being turned down for a job is never easy. Job hunters cannot avoid it. But you'll be able to avoid taking rejection personally by looking at rejection from a completely different point of view. With every rebuff, you're returning nearer to being offered a job.
That is because you become a better job candidate in the duty search method by learning additional concerning yourself and the work marketplace. This lets you gift additional effectively at your next job interview.
How To Deal With Rejection While Looking out
Six techniques -
1. Get used to the idea of being rejected by understanding there is more rejection than acceptance throughout any search.
2. Think of interviews as auditions. Actors spend entire careers auditioning just to land one role. All you need to do is audition for and notice one job.
3. Reduce rejection sensitivity by knowing that being turned down for a job does not mean you have got failed as a person. It suggests that your presentation would possibly have failed, or there was a legitimate reason you were not hired. Perhaps the company employed internally or picked a candidate higher qualified for the job.
4. Debrief yourself when every interview. Replicate on things you did well and continue to make on them. Confirm what you'll have improved. And ask yourself if you demonstrated how you met the criteria for the job. Your next interviews will go an entire ton smoother as a result of of this debrief.
5. Write the word 'no" on a chunk of paper until you've got used it all up. Write "yes' as the last word within the lower right hand corner. Each time you get a no, circle it and be grateful. You're obtaining nearer to a "yes."
6. Remodel negative feelings that have been generated along with your being turned down for a job, with this magic formula --
SW, SW, SW - NEXT.
This stands for "some can, some won't, thus what -- Next! Your job hunt may be a numbers game. The additional interviews you have the sooner you'll get an offer. Negative feelings resulting from being turned down don't last long when you get busy and plan your next interviews.



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Tuesday, August 2, 2011

New Online Job Searches

Prior to now, submitting your application for any employment meant studying the classified ads in the local paper. The advent of the web has created various job sites online making it easier for a person to apply for work in any state and in even in any geographic area around the globe.
It has made the world a smaller place with everything at all of our fingertips and just a click or two away.  Many job sites will expect a person to create an account, fill in noteworthy and deposit a resume.
These websites typically require pertinent information such as a person's age, name, address, social security number, and also contact number.
Other information that will be requested are educational background.  more than a few companies have a preference for  someone with a degree in a distinct field or a licensed professional to fullfill the placement or perhaps a person who possesses a master's degree.  
As stated above, employment history is also another thing that has to be mentioned. This includes the job description and highlights that you have performed during your career.
With the information outlined, some of these sites can provide a service that has a fee attached that will match your qualifications with jobs that are linked and allow you to submit your application for that position.  There are those that even guarantee to make your resume stand out over other candidates giving one more priority over others but even that is a not a certification that one will obtain the job.
One also has to share the salary the person is receiving both in the current and previous jobs as this is matched with the job the individual wants and the wages one must have.

These sites suggest various jobs to people. It caters to professionals and teenagers who want to work either for full time, part time or on a piece work basis.  
Filling out an application online is not only carried out through job sites. A great deal of companies have websites that have a section on careers which one can review and check what openings are available. One simply has to go through the process of also sharing certain information (as discussed above) that is asked for and uploading your resume.
The very first impression employers or headhunters review is your resume. Given that a lot of people apply, this generally takes these people a short period of time to screen and review certain applicants before going to the next phase of being scheduled and called for an interview.
There are a great deal of employment opportunities available in the market.  It simply takes a modest effort on one's part to sit down in front of a PC and look for your next great job.



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Monday, August 1, 2011

Job Searching Burnouts: 24 Ways to Refuel Yourself

No matter how long you've been searching for a new job, at one time or another, it may all suddenly become too much. Your shoulders are weighed down, you feel mentally and emotionally paralyzed, and there's a constant glossy, blank look in your eyes. When the job hunt gets tough and overwhelming, burnouts are real and extremely daunting.



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