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There are many among us who are quite confused regarding their career choices. The biggest fear that most of us face is that of getting stuck with the kind of work that gives us migraine. The last thing that we need is a job that we hate doing. However if we don't know what job to take up in the first place then the matter turns a little more disturbing than it already is.

This is where a career aptitude test helps out. These career tests can be found online, and take anything between 2 to 10 minutes to fill out. Most of these questions are asking for the candidate's opinion regarding various issues and situations. An aptitude test basically helps the examiner to realize if the candidate is liberal or conservative, logical or mechanical, patient, or restless, introvert or extrovert and other similar deductions in his or her outlook.

The candidate's answers to those questions help to deduce suggestions regarding the most suitable job choice for him or her, based on various career choices presented at the end of the test. The most interesting thing about these career tests is that no answer is a wrong answer to any of the questions posed. The answers are analyzed objectively and the relevant career choices are given without any bias.

Career aptitude tests can be very brief and demand monosyllabic answers only. Others are a little more extensive and ask for longer statements stating specific opinions and points. The whole idea is to have an overall idea about the candidate's thought process.

Although it is advisable to give adequate thought to the result presented by such tests, it is not necessary for the candidate to base all his or her career decisions based on these tests results. It is only there to give one a rough idea of which field or subject would be apt for him or her to step into as a profession. After all those who are satisfied with their vocation are some of the happiest people in the world.

There is no greater pain than that of being stuck in a profession that you do not enjoy doing. It is all okay to earn money to make a living. But if you compromise with the kind of work that you like in order to pursue a job that pays better, then you will be dissatisfied with it till you let it go for something you like doing as a job.

Career aptitude tests are sometimes successful in clearing confusions regarding what to do after academics. Sometimes they also reveal hidden potential that the candidate was not aware off until he or she took the test. If you do not want to pay for any of these tests, you can simply avail the one that are offered free on the Internet. These take no time at all to write and can be accessed at any time.

Read on to learn how a career aptitude test can help you prepare for real job placement tests, plus you can also get more tips on how to find the right career tests.

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After earning your degree in radiology, it's now time to seek radiology employment. There are a lot of subdivisions of this medical specialty, so that means that there are a vast potential of options that are open for you to gain employment at the health institution of your choice. We will discuss some of those opportunities in this article, as well as what you can do to better improve your chances of earning a high-quality position.

There are two technical classifications for radiology -- diagnostic radiology and therapeutic radiology. Those who get radiology employment in diagnostic radiology generally spend most of their time interpreting images received from administering radiology to help diagnose the disease.

Some specialty options in diagnostic and therapeutic radiology include chest radiology, abdominal and pelvic radiology, body imaging, interventional radiology, vascular radiology, mammography, pediatric radiology, musculoskeletal radiology and nuclear medicine, just to name a few.

As a rule of thumb, radiologist will be trained in all of the important areas of diagnostic radiology. However, to better your chances of employment you can consider sub specialty radiology. For example, musculoskeletal radiology deals mostly with bones, joints and muscular imagery, whereas mammography deals mostly with breast tissue.

When we talk about therapeutic radiology, we mostly refer to radiation therapy. This is a therapy that is often used to treat tumors and cancer. By administering certain amounts of radiation, it can help to stop the reproduction of cancer cells in the body. This is generally referred to as radiotherapy, and a person is now required to be specially certified by the American Board of radiology to perform this medical process.

Naturally, your postgraduate training will influence your employment. Typically, radiologists will have to undergo five years of postgraduate training before their schooling is finished. This is in addition to the four years of medical school that most undergraduate programs require.

After you have completed your postgraduate training, your first position will usually be a residency for four years. During this residency, you will be required to pass various board exams that relate to radiology, such as the technologies of ultrasound, CTs, MRIs, and x-rays and so on.

After this is completed, you will most likely enter into a fellowship, where you will be trained in a sub specialty of radiology, such as some of the ones that we discussed above. Radiology employment is highly competitive, but one in which you will be very well compensated.

You can find out more about Radiology Employment as well as more information on everything to do with Radiology Education and Employment by visiting http://www.RadiologyEducationInfo.com

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While there are plenty of legitimate virtual opportunities for those who want to work from home, there are plenty of scams as well. Fortunately, there are resources you can use that can help during your search. The Better Business Bureau or Rip Off Report are sources you can use online to learn more about a company before applying for a job. Not only will these help you know if the employer is legitimate, you'll also be able to find out what, if any, unresolved complaints customers and clients may have about the company.

By searching for a company using these databases, you will be able to obtain basic information about a company including how long it has been in business, if the company exists under a different name, and if there are any complaints about the company or its employees filed by others looking for a work-from-home opportunity.

Finding Legitimate Employment

In order to find legitimate virtual jobs, you need to take the time to research all companies you are interested in working for. Even though an ad may seem legitimate, it may not be. It is only by researching the company will you be able to determine if you're being scammed.

The first step is to visit the company's website. If they don't have a website, then you should conduct a company search on the BBB or the Rip Off Report site. In addition to company profiles, you can also read customer or employee complaints and learn if the company is being sued for any reason.

After visiting the company's website, you should call the department that's hiring and ask questions about the position. If the hiring manager is unavailable or doesn't provide you with much information, it's best to find another opportunity. When companies hire for virtual positions, they're prepared to most questions applicants have. Many hiring managers are able to send you additional information via email or regular post as well.

Never give out personal information over the phone when speaking with a hiring manager. If they ask for your social security number or bank account information, it is probably a scam.

You can use the BBB (www.bbb.org) or Rip Off Report (www,ripoffreport.com) to file a claim if you have been scammed or if you want to warn others. Filing a claim is easy and free. Your claim will be investigated and the results posted on the websites.

Questions to Ask about Virtual Jobs

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While many potential virtual employers require you to pay for a background check, never send money upfront. If you are asked to send money upfront, you should consider the position to be a scam. Legitimate companies never ask for money from their applicants before they have started the application process. If a background check fee is required, it is usually near the end of the actual interview process - after you have spoken with company representatives and completed skills tests. I'll say it again - never pay a company an upfront fee just to "apply" to work for them.

Once you've determined the company to be legitimate, you should proceed with the application process. Finding a virtual position that allows you to work from home can be a dream come true. But when looking for a job, it is best to vigilant and research all companies so you don't become a victim of the latest scam.

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The best use of an interviewer's time is spent prior to meeting the applicant. A quality prescreen of each candidate does two things: It saves the interviewer time by identifying undesirable candidates up front and allows the interviewer to prepare more fully and tailor the interview to each candidate. A quality prescreen should include a thorough review of all materials furnished by the applicant with a focus on consistency and truth in the details. The interviewer should attempt to gain some insight into each candidate prior to the interview.

o Never write on original copies of pre-employment documentation!

Instead, use worksheets or make two copies of the documents. Use one copy to take notes on during the review and the other in case of an interview.

o Never begin a pre-employment investigation before having a signed application and information release.

A powerful tactic in prescreening applicants with resumes is to first accept a candidate's resume, then let them complete the application. Most applicants who are intent on fudging periods of employment have a very difficult time keeping their dates straight. If you have the opportunity to observe the candidate while they fill out an application, check to see if they refer to another copy of the resume or to another piece of paper. Oftentimes, applicants refer to "cheat sheets" in order to keep periods of employment consistent between resumes and employment applications.

EVALUATING THE RESUME

The simple truth regarding resumes is that they are sales tools used by applicants; advertising aimed at winning an audience with the interviewer, appropriately- "buyer beware." An applicant will never understate job descriptions, responsibilities, accomplishments or salary. The strategy in evaluating resumes involves separating "fluff" from "super-fluff."

"In writing biography, fact and fiction shouldn't be mixed. And if they are, the fiction parts should be printed in red ink, the fact parts in black ink." -Catherine Drinker Bowen

It may be helpful to consider the following:

Does the resume appear to have been written specifically for the position or does it appear to be a boilerplate document? A resume that is addressed to a specific individual and shows that the candidate has done some of his or her own homework indicates interest in the position.

A poorly written or disorganized resume may be indicative of the candidate's work ethic. Resumes that omit dates of employment may be attempting to cover up large gaps in employment or a change in careers. Is there a pattern of consistent growth and progressive job responsibilities?

Resumes that contain too much information not related to the desired position (listing too much information about hobbies and interests) may be an attempt to draw attention away from where the essential information is lacking. Look for qualities that may indicate that the applicant is "bottom-line oriented" (all businesses are in it for the money) and concerned with growth potential within the company.

Never make a job offer based on a resume. Instead, compare it to an application and use it to develop areas for further questioning and discussion with the applicant during an interview.

REVIEWING THE EMPLOYMENT APPLICATION

Most studies indicate that more than 1 in 3 applications contain inaccuracies. Consequently, while reviewing any application you are looking for completeness, accuracy, and consistency.

First, look over the entire application and ensure that it is filled out (in ink) in its entirety, signed, dated, and legible (would a jury or hearing officer be able to read it?). Do not consider the application if it is not in order. If necessary, call the candidate back and have it completed it to your satisfaction.

Make notes on a copy of the application, highlighting the following areas (this will make it easier to quickly find important information later):

o Social Security Number

o Name and Address

o Previous addresses that are not within the local area

o Convictions, if any

o Education institutions beyond high school

o Supervisor's name, phone number, dates and wage of prior employment

o Reasons for leaving prior employers

o Relatives and personal references that live outside of the local area

Consider the following "red flags" that will need further explanation by the candidate:

o Any blanks

o Unexplained gaps in time between previous employers

o Other irregularities with dates

o Previous supervisors with the same last name as listed relatives or other personal references

o When the reason for leaving doesn't relate to the next job (i.e. "left for better wages or benefits") or if the next job doesn't support the assertion

o Periods where salaries or promotions increase sharply or decrease

o Skills that are included when there are no obvious reasons in prior employment or education to support learning the skill

o Any periods of self-employment

o Instability in job history "job hopping"

o Any other inconsistencies

L. Scott Harrell is the author of Truth or Consequences: Hiring for Integrity, a manual which completely and accurately describes proven pre-employment hiring strategies and interviewing skills developed from 14 years of experience as a private investigator and principal of CompassPoint Investigations.

More information regarding Hiring for Integrity and other effective hiring practices can be found via his website: http://www.HiringProfessionals.com

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Be aware that a lot of companies now check your credit history as a part of your background check to help determine if you are the type of responsible person that they want as one of their employees.

In reviewing your credit history employers will be looking for any accounts in poor standing, any bankruptcies, judgments, tax liens and any other adverse actions recorded against you.

If you don't believe this is true let me share a phone call with you that I received today. The gentleman who called, had applied for a job with a well know insurance company and his application had just been denied. He was denied employment due to some four year old tax liens that had since been satisfied. He had paid these in full and the status showed satisfied on his credit report, but they were cause for denial for his job application with this company. 

He wanted to discuss with me how to get these tax liens removed from his credit report. It will be strictly up to the IRS whether or not he succeeds in getting them removed. If it happens at all, it will probably take months to accomplish.

It is legal for a company to deny employment based on a poor credit history as long as you gave permission for the company to retrieve the report.

Your credit history does not only impact whether or not you get hired, it can also impact whether or not you get approved for a promotion within the company where you already work.

Employers must notify you in writing letting you know that your application for employment has been denied or that you will not be promoted due to information found in your credit report.

Having an excellent credit history can win you a job or promotion over some other applicant who may have a mediocre credit history.

If would be wise to keep an eye on your credit report information before you need it. Do you know Whats A Good Credit Score or what items are being reported to your credit history file? To learn how to Check Your Credit Score and how to get a copy of your Tri Merge Credit Report Tri-Merge Credit Report visit these links.

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A guide to determine the "best fit" for your Resume

If you run after two hares, you will catch neither.

In other words-- focus -- This definitely applies to your resume.

Generic "one size fits all" and broad based resumes just don't cut it. Employers are looking for specific job and industry experience.... And you can showcase that, starting with the Objective Statement or Professional Summary. This article is to help job seekers differentiate between the a job objective statement and a professional summary and determine which best suits your situation.

Career Objective: A career objective is your current employment goal. Its focus is short term rather than long term. It defines what you desire as your next career move, however states that from the perspective of how it can benefit your future employer. Whether or not a career objective is visible on a resume, one should be determined by the job seeker before writing the resume. It will provide focus for the reader and sets the tone for the rest of the resume.

The career objective is a specific statement which reflects the following:

• The specific position/ industry/ field sought.


• Specific skills/ experience which qualify the job seekers, relevant to the position


• The benefit or value the job seeker brings to the employer.

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  Career Change: In the case of a career change, it is necessary to state up front the specific career desired and the willingness to take an entry level position


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  Specific requirements: Such as location, part-time or internship employment, or a specific position or organizational culture.


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  Less than 3 years professional experience: Generally, the alternative to a career or job objective is a professional summary. New graduates or individuals re-entering the work force rarely have enough recent relevant experience for an impactful professional summary.

Professional Summary: A professional summary is a statement which defines the desired job and summarizes why you are qualified for the job. It is a summary of your professional expertise, experience and accomplishments which are relevant to the employer. Its purpose is to highlight the fit between your expertise and the employer's needs.

The Professional Summary provides the employer with an overall summary of your years of relevant experience, rather than relying upon their ability to extract it from your various work experiences. It also provides an opportunity to "brand" yourself to the employer. The Professional Summary may also be known as the Qualifications Summary, Professional Strengths, Core Skills or Core Competency Section.

The Professional Summary is a brief paragraph of 3-4 sentences which reflect the following:

• Provides a clear indication and summary of your skills, experience (including number of years), accomplishments, advanced degrees/ licenses and professional characteristics worth noting.


• Contains key skills and attributes in the form of industry specific keywords


• Contains a clear value proposition from the perspective of meeting the employer's needs and proof of your ability to deliver.

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  Seasoned Professional: You have 5 or more years of professional experience in the specific industry and position requirements


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  Management or Executive: You are qualified for professional management or executive level.


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  Noteworthy Accomplishments: You have noteworthy accomplishments skills, or experience which may not otherwise be seen until later in the work history.

Here's to your Success

Now, to get started right away writing an impactful objective statement or professional summary, download my step-by-step handbook, complete with examples. Just go to http://www.JobSeekersGold.com and click on the Career objective and professional summary guide. From Dominique Koukol, Author of Job Seekers Gold: What Savvy Job Seekers Know about Resumes.

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If you can hold on to an optimistic belief in the possibility of success, you have a very powerful motivator of change. But not everyone can, or will need help to do that as some are naturally more optimistic than others.

It can be especially difficult to be optimistic if you are feeling a little hurt or bruised following redundancy, but even when you know you need the change it can be difficult to get going. Just take a look at the stages:

Stages of Change

1) Thinking About Thinking About It

2) Thinking About It

3) Preparing For It

4) Acting Upon It

5) Maintaining It

1) Thinking About Thinking About It

You do not really want to consider a new job at all and you will actively resist if you feel pressured or coerced into changing.

You perhaps know you should be looking but you aren't really committed to job hunting.
You may be giving it some half-hearted thought because of pressure from others - "you really ought to get another job" but you do not want to take it any further.

"I'm not going to bother with job hunting. I've got my redundancy money now, so I've no real need to work." This response is OK if you've got enough money for the rest of your life or until your pension kicks in.

2) Thinking About It

You do see a need for change and you may be considering making a change "sometime" or perhaps when you're quite ready. Which isn't yet?

You are starting to contemplate and weigh the pros and cons of change.
"I suppose I should look for a job, I could get bored doing nothing"
"I need some mental stimulation to keep the old grey cells working"
"If someone offered me a job I'd consider it. I just can't face the thought of job-hunting"

3) Preparing For It

You've made a preliminary decision and you're preparing to make a change and look for the new job.

This stage involves both the psychological intention to change and the initial practical steps towards the change.
You now need to develop and enhance your plan and consider the consequences.

4) Acting upon It

You now start taking concrete behavioural steps, seeking information and following advice on practical strategies and activities.

You are now actively job-hunting. You are thinking about your skills and experience as well as getting your CV up to date. You start a file to chart your applications and other activities.

5) Maintaining It

You have started your job search process and are now making efforts to maintain the momentum of your campaign. You are applying for jobs, networking with contacts and attending interviews.

You soon recognise that it can be disheartening and that your confidence can waver after the initial enthusiasm. Try not to lose heart, a lack of early success can lead to a loss of motivation; but persistence, patience and perseverance will always pay off with the result you want.

Summary

Motivation is necessary for successful job hunting.
No-one but you is going to make you job hunt, and no-one but you can make it successful. However if you use good advice carefully, you will get the result you need.

With over 25 years running businesses; and as a Career Coach, Peter Fisher is well placed to guide job seekers through the steps needed in order to achieve that all important new position.

He has personally coached thousands of individuals to career success.

His distillation of these years of experience with all the essential facts and actions you must complete in order to achieve your own success is outstanding. He is very clear that you shouldn’t be misled into thinking of “acing interviews” or “finessing” your way into a business; the most sustainable and fulfilling roles are gained through understanding your own specific needs and creating your strategy accordingly. For specific guidance on how you might be more optimistic about your own career or job change at http://www.your-career-change.com/job-search-secret.html

You can learn more about his dynamic and comprehensive approach to career change, with every page dedicated to helping serious career changers at http://www.your-career-change.com/index.html

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An ardent lover of sports with a great passion for writing can truly find a bright career in sports writing jobs. The value of this job is high as powerful words have the capability of creating heroes together with enriching the public with information and entertainment. There are different categories of sports writing jobs. With the internet serving as an incredible sports media, the gateway for multiple opportunities, including freelance writing in this field has been opened.

Fantasy games are gaining popularity these days. Hence several writers indulge in penning about different fantasy league teams, their schemes and policies and so on. Unlike, other sports writers, the people in this profile have opportunities only for working for sites that offer fantasy sports. But in these days where internet has a tremendous influence in our lifestyle, several fantasy hockey, football, baseball and golf teams. Since the people visiting these sites are in hunt of modern trends in this avenue of sport, most of the commercial sites employ professional who have experience and knowledge in the concerned field.

Benefits of Sports Writing Jobs

Sports writing job is a profile where one has increased chances to interact with famous personalities like the Olympic champions and also have the privilege to understand the happenings behind the curtain of every game such as the training procedure, team creation strategies etc. This is an avenue where skilled writers can fame in very short span of time. Though the pay is a little bit low, the writers have extreme job satisfaction and enjoyment.

Sport writers can write anything related to the game like the winning strategies adopted by the teams, situations that led to the success or failure of the game and so on. But the most information provided should be accurate and insightful to the readers.

You might be now curious to know about different avenues of sports writing jobs which can be obtained from sports writing jobs.

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Felony job programs are very important in order for an ex-convict to find a decent job. Oftentimes, companies are very reluctant to hire people with felony or criminal records because of the fear that the person might repeat the crime he or she has already served. The stigma against people with felony convictions continues to this day making it difficult for ex-convicts to find job opportunities.

Coupled with the fact that the offender may not produce any employment history from the time they were incarcerated and with the sheer number of unemployed job seekers they need to compete with, finding jobs for ex convicts is a serious headache to many. Some resort to lying about their past. Other times they just try to apply for low paying jobs that they are overqualified for. Fortunately, there are felony job programs that can help felons to find jobs.

Felony job programs are essential in order for a felon to rehabilitate himself and start to re-integrate into society. The government understands that despite the many laws provided to protect ex-felons from work discrimination, the stigma against felons persists, making it difficult for felons to land jobs. Therefore, felony job programs are established for ex-convicts.

Although general public mistrust is the main reason why many ex-offenders cannot find adequate jobs; there are other factors that constitute the reasons why re-integration into society seems so difficult. Lack of economic resources and opportunities, housing, inadequate education and even previous substance addiction are among the reasons why ex-felons find it so difficult to re-enter the society. Do you know that according to the Department of Justice over 650,000 prisoners are released from incarcerations in the United States every year? The process of re-integration of felons into society is often a very hard phase for the ex-convict and his family. Felony job programs help ease the difficulties experienced by ex-convicts and their families by giving assistance and helping with the job search of newly released felons.

There are actually 3 very important acts of legislation to help address the problematic situations faced by ex-felons. These acts of legislation aim to provide funding to organizations and agencies with felon-job programs to those who need it.

The Faith-Based Initiative Program of 2001 -

This act of legislation allows private citizens, non-profit organizations and faith based organizations that aim to help ex-felons to get monetary assistance from the federal government. The government can sponsor various activities of various Faith-based organizations that provide felony job programs to ex-felons.

The Prisoner Re-Entry Initiative Program of 2004 -

The Prisoner Re-Entry Initiative Program helps not just ex-convicts to get jobs but to actually return to society. Based on the suggestion of the State Prison System, a newly released individual is either immediately returned to the workforce or undergoes rehabilitation programs. Ex-felons are given the necessary trainings and education to enhance or create skills necessary for employment. They also provide the necessary lifts for an ex-felon to land a job successfully.

Second Chance Act of 2008 -

Ex-convicts receive the necessary support through the Second Chance Act. The funds for this act are given for the training courses that help people with previous felony convictions to find employment. The grants from SCA are used to fund not only for the reintegration of ex-felons but also for the rehabilitation of drug offenders.

Laws are also provided to help ex-felons from discrimination but we all know that they are not enough to help them. The best way by which an individual can re-enter society is to find employment. What better way to help than by felony job programs?

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There was an interesting blog post recently by a resume guru noting the frustration job seekers experience when faced with conflicting advice from resume experts. That frustration is easy to relate to because even we professionals don't always agree on what's correct.

Every advice giver relies on his or her own experience (whatever that may be). And because of all the variables involved in hiring processes across the board, there is no one correct answer for most aspects of the job search including the construction of resumes. But this explanation for job seeker frustration is missing the bigger picture.

Job seekers are frustrated because they are not getting jobs.

The big "Why?" involved in that frustration varies from person to person. The truth is: every situation is unique to the individual involved.

The advice that we so called experts dole out is general in nature by design because there is no good way to address unique individual circumstances in an article or blog post published for mass consumption.

There's a harsh reality inherent in virtually every company's hiring process that a job seeker must face. Even if your resume gets looked at by a real person, at the first hint of any type of red flag or concern your candidacy will be dropped instantly; no discussion, no second chances. When this happens you almost never learn what caused your elimination. You might not even know that you've been eliminated from consideration.

It will be up to you to figure out where you went wrong. Unfortunately, most job seekers don't have the perspective needed to trouble shoot their job searching techniques on their own. What's needed in that case is the job seeking intelligence that comes from in-the-trenches experience.

If you are sending your resume but aren't getting calls, interviewing without getting offers or are getting left at the job offer alter, you are unintentionally doing something to sabotage your candidacy. That's assuming, of course, you are actually qualified for the position.

That's why it's important for the frustrated job seeker to realize two things:

1) If you keep doing the same things, you'll get the same results over and over.

2) It usually takes an informed perspective to pin-point the flaw in your technique or approach.

The fellow that is getting plenty of interviews but no offers has a different problem than the one who can't get an interview at all. And neither of them has the same problem as the guy who gets right down to the wire on an offer only to be shut out at the last minute or the one who keeps hearing that he is overqualified.

There are ways to deal effectively with all of these issues, but you have to be willing to take a hard look at what you are doing. More importantly, you must be willing to accept ownership of your job search and do the work necessary to build a job winning candidacy. If you're not sure where you're going wrong or how to fix it you need help.

Help can come in many forms. If you're a visual learner, you might very well be able to help yourself get hired by reading, studying and implementing the advice of knowledgeable experts.

If you've been out of work for 3 months or more, or keep getting eliminated at the same point in the hiring process, you should consider having your job search tactics and marketing materials reviewed by a qualified employment coach. By qualified I mean someone who has both in-depth hiring experience as well as experience helping job seekers find and land jobs.

The effort to change and the investment involved will be more than worth it when you land that coveted job faster, are able to negotiate a higher rate of pay and start your new position with your best foot forward.

Shirley Ray is an employment coach and job search strategist. She is on a mission to teach job seekers how to get hired. Shirley has in-depth hiring experience and has interviewed thousands of job hopefuls. Starting as a corporate recruiter, then moving into professional recruiting and finally staffing agency ownership she has successfully placed hundreds of deserving candidates with top companies.

Ms. Ray helps job seekers land jobs by providing insider tips and advice distilled from her in-the-trenches 360 degree perspective at Job Seekers Edge.com

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In order to gain employment, we must face at least one interview. There are several different kinds of interviews and common questions that may be asked. Knowing what to expect, and preparing, are the best tools toward success.

Types of Interviews

There are several interview styles. Knowing what you may face, remaining calm and answering questions truthfully help to relieve the stress of the situation.

The first interview you may encounter is the screening interview. These are exactly what they imply; they screen applicants to weed out those who may not fit the company's needs. These often take place over the telephone. Speaking to recruiters at job fairs is another example. Screening interviews are often short but don't treat them lightly. The first impression is important! In just a few minutes, you must be able to sell yourself. You will be asked about your education and job experience so be thorough but brief.

From the screening, we move on to hiring/placement interviews. There are several of these, any one of which you should be ready for.

First is the most common, the one-on-one interview. You will sit down with a representative of the company and answer questions. If the representative is the person who does the hiring, the queries will be specific. If the person is a human resources employee, the questions will often be more general.

Panel interviews consist of a team of two or more representatives of the company. You will need to think in terms of a team and adjust your answers in such a way as to emphasize that. Look each panel member in the eye while answering.

Group interviews include several prospective employees at one time. The interviewer will be looking for leadership and communication skills. Focus on the interview but remain courteous to the other prospects.

Sequential interviews stack appointments over the course of hours or days. These will be successive one-on-one affairs. You must sell yourself and your qualifications to each interviewer.

Lastly, stress interviews may be conducted. These gauge your reactions to stressful situations. You may be treated rudely, left to wait for a long time before an interviewer greets you or asked to take a quiz with an impossible time limit. A panel may interview you firing questions at you in rapid fashion. The most productive way to handle these types of interviews is to remain calm and focused.

As you can see, there are a variety of interviews you may face at any given time. Relax, prepare and calmly conduct yourself. Arm yourself with knowledge of the company and be very familiar with what answers you may give in these situations. Knowing what you might face is half the battle.

Nikola lives and writes in Oklahoma. She is a returning college student studying business management. Nikola anjoys reading, scrapbooking and spending time with her two dogs. This article has been submitted in affiliation with http://www.Facsimile.Com which is a site for Fax Machines.

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Career changers often feel challenged when asked to write a resume targeting a new industry. Here are some tips to help you make the transition. Of course, successful career changers do not rely on resumes to do the whole job. They realize that networking and "back door" opportunities tend to be more successful.

(1) Use buzzwords and jargon that show you are familiar with your target industry. Refer to skills that are valued in that industry.

When you change careers, you find recruiters and employers will ask, "Do you have the in-depth knowledge of our industry? Does your experience transfer effectively?" Your resume needs to show, not tell, that the answers are "yes" and "yes."

(2) Demonstrate increased progress in your current career.

The most convincing part of your resume will demonstrate that others demonstrated respect for you in tangible ways. Were you given a promotion? More responsibility? A statement like, "Grew department from 5 to 15 employees" shows that your company was willing to give you resources. Recruiters like to see growth trends, which is just one reason functional resumes often backfire.

(3) Show awareness of the employer's needs.

These days objectives tend to be replaced by summaries, which really are summaries of what you can offer your new employer. A summary that begins, "Seeking a job where I can have more challenges, enjoy personal growth and..." Well, a lot of hiring managers will stop reading there.

(4) Make your resume easy to read.

Set up the resume with lots of white space. Write clearly and use headings to show employment places and dates. If employers have to spend time finding the information they need, they just might see an excuse to toss your resume in the reject pile.

(5) Presents details of how you contributed to your company's success.

Avoid presenting a job description. In each section, refer to accomplishments and achievements. Once you are over sixteen you no longer have "duties" and "tasks." You have responsibilities (which are less important than the outcomes).

(6) Include links to selected online locations.

You are often advised to link to a web portfolio that looks professional. You would include examples of your work that you are legally allowed to share. Some advisors suggest adding your own mission statements and core values. Others say just focus on your career accomplishments and skills.

Here's a place to use your network. You might also google people who just completed a successful job search in your industry. Often you will find links to their online portfolios. Use them as role models only; copying can backfire.

(7) Tell the truth.

These days employers routinely check backgrounds. Expect every word to be analyzed (especially if the HR department gets bored). One manager wrote that she had minored in a subject in college. She had enough credits for a minor but the word "minor" was not noted on her transcript. She was actually asked to explain the "discrepancy."

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Are you an ISTJ?  Are you wondering what the best ISTJ careers might be for you? Well, I guess if you are reading this, you are already a fan of MBTI - or the Myers Briggs Type Indicator, as I am.  As a career change consultant, I have found it to be a great tool when helping career changers work out what direction they should go in next.

So how do you make a connection between your personality type and the careers you could consider? There is no doubt that you will be happiest in a career where you are able to use your preferred style of operating for the majority of the time. So when you are considering new career options, take your type elements into account.

Using your Introversion

Make sure there will be opportunities for you to work in a quiet and focused way and that you will have time to think and reflect on the work you are doing.  If you are constantly required to interact with colleagues and clients, thinking on your feet as you go you will probably find that a struggle.

Using your Sensing

You will probably be happier if your work involves handling concrete facts and processes where you can see an immediate practical application.  You are great with applying detailed systems and may feel less comfortable if your work demands constantly coming up with new ideas and approaches.

Using your Thinking

You are a clear headed, logical thinker and have great skill in weighing up pros and cons objectively.  You will probably prefer a work environment where everyone works to clear principles and standards and will feel less inspired by a setting that has a strong 'people' focus.

Using your Judging

You prefer a planned and orderly approach and you are likely to be methodical and systematic in the way you work.  You just want to know what you are meant to be doing so you can get on with it.  If a job requires you to constantly chop and change, or if the environment is fairly chaotic and unstructured, it is likely that you will find this draining.

Don't just look for a simple match

You are a wonderfully complex creature and many factors will be important in your career choice, so don't expect a simple one-to-one match where ISTJ = x is the perfect job for you.

Looking at the outlines above, it would be easy to jump to a simplistic conclusion eg that accountancy or law would be good ISTJ careers.  Now you will probably find there are more ISTJs in these fields than in areas such as performing arts and advertising, but don't base your career change decision just on your personal style.  Make sure that you take account of your skills, interests and values too as well as practical issues such as where you live or are willing to move to.

In the meantime, if you would like to read more about your personality and your career, then I invite you to take a look at the How To Change Careers website http://www.how-to-change-careers.com/career-change-test.html You can take a simple and free personality quiz to give you an idea of your MBTI preferences and read more about what your ISTJ personality type means for you and your career http://www.how-to-change-careers.com/istj.html You can also access my ebook, Know Your Personality, Know Your Career where you will find more career suggestions for each MBTI type.

From Cherry Douglas - Your Career Change Guide

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There are many critical success factors to determine your career success, but these are the top four with the most important being your attitude.

1. Attitude

Have you got the right attitude to ensure career success? With the right attitude you will not only know what you want to do; where your career is going and when, but just as importantly you will be prepared to do whatever it takes to ensure your career success.

Know your market worth and at the appropriate times discuss precisely what you have to offer in very specific terms. Do you know how to do this? The most common failure amongst interview candidates is to believe that their track record "speaks for itself". But, when you have got that certain piece of expert knowledge or bit of experience that others haven't got, it can make all the difference. Take time to sort out your unique difference, then you can talk confidently.

Clearly understand your contribution to previous and future employers based on your achievements. Learn to quantify exactly what difference you made in terms of added value, cost savings or extra revenue. It's too easy to think because you were part of a successful business your contribution was automatically good. Find ways to differentiate yourself.

Maintain your motivation and persistence which will pay off eventually. Even though you consider yourself to be absolutely the right person for the job which has "your name written all over it" you may still be turned down. Get some feedback and discover in which areas you didn't make the grade.

Do what's needed even if it doesn't work first time. Pick yourself up and carry on, learning from your mistakes.

Support others so that you build your network of contacts. If you give something of yourself to others while they are pushing ahead with their careers you can be sure the compliment will be returned.

2. Negotiating Skill

Negotiating when there seems to be a lot at stake can be daunting for the most experienced people; when it comes to negotiating the salary and package for the job you really want, it can seem impossible, but negotiating well is my second critical success factor for career success and can make the difference between a positive and a negative outcome.

You must learn to:

o Have confidence in yourself and what you "bring to the party";

o Know what you want and need so you can focus on the job;

o Recognize the benefits of negotiating well;

o Look for a win / win for both parties which will bring lasting commitment.

Get all this right and you will be satisfied with the outcome. Get it wrong and you may feel as if you have been taken advantage of; this is not the best way to start any new job.

3. Networking for Results

All the statistics point to the fact that more than half of all job changes will occur because of an informal contact. This means that more than half of your time spent looking for career success should be spent on this technique.

Too many people think that networking is just about swapping business cards at conferences - WRONG.

What it really involves is the ability and commitment to talking regularly with your contacts to keep abreast of news in "their" world. If you don't already do this, you must put in some effort now and get back into the swim.

4. Measuring Your Impact

The fourth critical success factor for your career success is the ability to measure your impact. What effect do you have on others? To be sure you use this factor to ensure your career success you must regularly:

o Seek feedback regarding your performance;

o Embrace the feedback and aim to improve your performance;

o Maintain contact with professionals in your field to know the value of your skills;

o Keep Your CV up to date, well-organized and reflecting the accomplishments of your career;

o Gain experience of how others might see you (via your network or job application);

o Be ready and prepared to negotiate a job move should you want to.

Apply these critical success factors and determine your own career success.

Peter Fisher is an expert Author and Publisher. He coaches and writes for people undergoing career change. Everything from deciding what you want to do and how to do it, by way of personal presentation to interview questions and answers are covered on the main website at www.Your-Career-Change.com where you will also find everything you need for your career success.

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If you haven't looked for a job recently, things could get a little scary. Gone are the days poring over the Situations Vacant section of the daily newspaper, identifying possibilities and sending or phoning in your application. Things have changed and so have the rules of engagement for finding and securing jobs. Many of these changes are the direct result of technological advancements, in particular the increasing influence of the internet - you can't get away from it and love it or not it's here to stay. Although the principal for job hunting is the same - finding a vacancy and applying for it, the internet has revolutionised and streamlined the whole employment process.

I bet at times, many of us post 50 year olds wish we had taken typing (keyboard skills) at school and apart from the "technical" challenges of manoeuvring round the internet to upload, download and just find and organise information, the concept of social networking is a whole new ball game. We baby boomers were not socialized to announce life events and have our privacy exposed to all and sundry - it's a bit of a culture shock and one that I am sure many of us are reluctant to become part of.

But social networking sites are not just about connecting with friends and other like-minded people or catching up on the latest gossip. They are a genuine opportunity for you to put yourself out there and (perhaps unknowingly) in front of potential employers. Facebook and Twitter have grown significantly in size and importance and LinkedIn, while not as popular, is probably the best in terms of job hunting and making effective business connections.

Online job sites have pretty much done away with newspaper advertising and while most focus on general job listings catering to a wide audience, there are many niche sites designed to attract specialised audiences. Most allow or more likely require you to upload your resume and apply for positions online. Resumes in turn, have gone through a face-lift. Generic forms are no longer relevant and have been deposed by the need for customised documents that are specific to the job in question. A contemporary resume should also focus on quantifiable achievements and how these may increase an employer's sales and revenue. One of the more recent changes is the need to include the appropriate keywords in a resume to ensure it even gets considered.

This year the first baby boomers hit retirement age. The majority however have no intention of ceasing their work life and see themselves continuing to work for many years to come. The needs of this group however are quite unique, necessitating a specialized approach at all stages of the employment process. The niche job site http://www.greymatters.co.nz is designed to accommodate the mature worker and provide resources and support useful in their job search.

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I worked at the Safeway from Midnight to 9 stocking shelves, so I could race to catch a bus to my college classes and afford the rent on my glorious 1 room bachelor apartment.

The job was fairly easy, but the two guys I worked with were something else. One fellow couldn't wait for retirement, and he let everyone know it, and the other was, well, finicky about everything.

"Face the can labels FORWARD, Gary! People want to know what they're buying."

I was lucky my eyes were even open, but this odd couple had a remedy for that, too. Though I had to take a Music Appreciation class for my general education degree requirement, nightly we listened to Beethoven's 9th at least once, blasted at top volume over the worst speakers you can imagine.

Let's just say the job got me from A to B, and I got into sales soon after that, and it was my ticket to sleeping normal hours.

Here are five clues that you're in the wrong job or business:

(1) There's zero turnover among your supervisors. They're all "lifers," as these Safeway vets were. You know the expression that it's only the lead dog on a sled team that enjoys a change of scenery, right? If you're going to be stuck looking at the same mugs year after year, I pity you. I ditched a tenure-track professorial post for this very reason. Gee, here was the deal. I got to work really hard for about seven years and then these Einsteins would vote on my tenure, permitting me to keep working with them for the following 23 years. Does it get any better?

(2) Someone else, or a team, or tradition designed your job and you didn't. There's no room for creativity. Like an actor that has been hired to play a single role, you're stuck doing a non-changing script. My grandfather drove a streetcar in Chicago, and bored with the fact he had no passengers on 73rd street, he and his partner decided to change routes and to move their conveyance one day to 71st street. They didn't bother asking for permission. It wasn't long before gramps cashed in his change maker and became an entrepreneur.

(3) There's absolutely no chance to hit the jackpot, financially. There's an old joke about the fellow whose job it is to pick up the droppings from horses at the circus. "Why don't you quit and do something else?" someone asked. "Are you kidding? And leave show business?" he replied. He thought he'd be a star someday, that he'd hit the big time. If you have no chance to really cash in, and at least get ahead of the game once or twice, so you can buy that great car or house or dream vacation, why bother?

(4) You're counting the days, weeks or years until retirement. Surprise: Most of us won't have enough dough or the desire to retire, so why wait to do what you'd rather be doing? Chances are pretty good that your career(s) will continue for a good 10, 20, or even 25 years longer than you think.

(5) You think you have no alternatives. Wrong! There is an incredible training infrastructure, at least in the United States that is geared to offering continuing education to adults, along with financial aid if you need it. (I teach at one of these institutions: UCLA Extension.) People are going to law school in their 50's and are getting bachelors, masters, and doctoral degrees into their 90's.

If you're feeling stuck, note, it's probably more than a feeling.

It could be a signal that it's time to change that job or career, and happily, it's never too late!

Best-selling author of 12 books and more than 1,000 articles, Dr. Gary S. Goodman is considered "The Gold Standard" in negotiation, sales development, customer service, and telephone effectiveness. Top-rated as a speaker, seminar leader, and consultant, his clients extend across the globe and the organizational spectrum, from the Fortune 1000 to small businesses. He can be reached at: gary@customersatisfaction.com.

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If you are looking for a job opportunity in this very recessive economy, one of the best places that you can find a job is the FedEx Corp. There are many opportunities available right now for many people regardless of their background or skills. There are many jobs such as driving large trucks on long hauls taking packages across the country.

If you have experience in management, FedEx is offering openings in many areas of their corporate level. These jobs are also not limited to the United States. Federal Express maintains a global relationship with many countries. If you are into traveling, this could be the job for you as it could take you all over the globe.

Federal Express is not limited simply to package delivery and processing. Many associated stores such as Kinko's are part of their network of corporations. There are many job opportunities and career possibilities available in the over 10 different companies within this network. If you're capable of managing a group of people, like the idea of traveling across the country, or the world, this could be the career change you have been looking for.

While the job market is slow currently, make sure to put your application in as soon as possible. Package delivery has never been more lucrative as the United States joins with other companies and countries on a global basis. There are also customer service careers where you could be on the telephone with people as close as your hometown, or in a foreign land asking for assistance. Customer service is one of the major components of the Federal Express Corporation.

One of the most available job opportunities right now is the processing of packages. There are shifts during the day and night that are available to all types of people depending upon your preferences. After a period of time, this may become a career with benefits that you have been looking for your entire life. What you need to do is take action, but that application in, send your resume, and see where your career options lie in the FedEx company.

If you would like more information on landing a Fedex career, go to: Fedex job opportunities are available for you.

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If you are searching for a job it is very helpful to create a job search strategy. Yes, looking for a new position can be overwhelming. However if you have a strategy in place you will have a clear road map to follow. This road map will help you define where you should spend your time and also how much time you should allot to the different tasks necessary to find a position.

Below are tips on tasks that should be part of a successful job search strategy. This practical advice is derived from my own experience as a 20 year veteran recruiter, success stories shared with me from human resource professionals and other job seekers.

If you are unemployed, you should dedicate Monday through Friday from 8-5 to finding a new job. That is 40 hours a week that you can now dedicate to finding the best match between your skills and professional desires with that of a new position.

For a successful job search you need to spend time each day on networking, researching companies, following-up on leads, new recruiter contacts, new corporate employer contacts, follow-up with recruiters and corporate contacts, sending out resumes and cover letters, time for interviews, interview coaching and motivation. These job search tasks have proven to yield results. Maybe not today or tomorrow but certainly over time you will see results in a successful job search strategy.

Here is a good example of a road map to a successful job searching strategy:

Monday
8-10 - spend time networking with friends, past colleagues, alumni etc. (minimum of 10 calls / 10 emails / 10 thank you notes)
10-12 - research a minimum of 10 new companies in an industry that you have experience or interest
12-12:30 - break
12:30-2:00 - contact new recruiters and new corporate employers ( minimum of 10 each)
2:00-3:30 - send out resumes and cover letters
3:30-4:30 - read a motivational, self help or inspirational book, or schedule time with a career coach
4:30-5 - plan your time for tomorrow. Journal

Obviously everyday will be different as you will also spend much of your time interviewing and preparing for interviews. Still, you need a plan, a job search strategy, for the days you aren't interviewing or preparing for interviews. If you will allocate your time to following the tasks in your job search strategy, you will find a position.

Another great tip is to create a job search strategy journal. Journal at the end of every day what worked the best today, any encouragement you received, new leads on companies, specific individuals or companies that you will follow up with sometime in the future, new advice or strategy you learned from today that you would like to implement tomorrow.

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What is a Nurse Practitioner (NP) and how the program works, and how can you become one? If you want to consider your career path in medical field, these are the questions you might ask first. In order for you to work as a Nurse Practitioner, you will need to attend a program that offers an advanced degree in that specialty. This requires a Master's degree in advanced nursing education. You will be trained to diagnose and manage common illnesses as well as manage chronic conditions. Nurse Practitioners work close with physicians and can provide the same care which, in the long run, lessens the burdens of physicians.

To be able to become one, you will need to have RN credentials; this can be done through online nursing program courses, colleges/universities, or at a hospital based program in your local area. They care for patients within all age groups and provide excellent individual care.

When a Nurse Practitioner is onboard, usually fewer visits at the doctor's office, fewer prescribed medications and ongoing treatments are experienced, addressing the concerns of patients. They are encouraging patients to be proactive in their medical care and in their treatment from the beginning of the process and comfort the patients' mind. They make sure the patient understands what is required of them when following doctor's orders.

Other performance areas expected to be performed by a nursing specialists are including but not limited to as following:

- Provide patient referrals and working with doctors and other medical professionals
- Provide counseling and education to patients or their care givers
- Manage and/or treat chronic conditions (heart disease, HBP, diabetes, etc.)
- Obtain medical history and providing physical examination
- Order diagnostic studies to include blood tests, x-rays and EKGs.
- Prescribe medications and/or provide referrals for physical therapy or referring patients to a rehab program
- Prenatal care, well baby and child care examination to include screening for a variety of diseases
- Recommend annual physical exams and maintaining health care for adults

Generally Nurse Practitioners practice in all states whether in a major medical institution or in a private practice. Careers are various and in demanding trend in most cases, and working as a nursing professional encompasses a single health care specialty. There are many nursing specialties just as there are medical specialties.

A Nurse Practitioner provides high quality individual health care treatment. Insurance providers usually will cover a visit to them because mostly it is less expensive than a visit to a consulting physician. This is good new since you already know how difficult it is to get any insurance company to pay for services rendered, especially with high cost involved in medical industry nowadays.

For more information about Nursing Degree Programs, go to Nursing Degree Schools site, where you can find many related information and resources including Nurse Practitioner Job and you can browse to develop your own nursing career in the future.

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Career goals are goals set in order to help us in our career development. These goals help us remain focused on what we expect to achieve in terms of career in our lifetime. Most of the people working in the corporate world today are not very happy with the job that they are doing. This is because they failed in setting right goals at the beginning of their careers. Hence, setting the right career focus plays a very important role in determining a person's career.

Most of the time when we opt for a particular job, we take it up because we feel it is right job to do just as we finish our school or college education. In situations like this, where we make career choices without giving it proper thought, we end up feeling miserable soon. The initial excitement at taking up the job fizzles out soon. Planning a career will help you beyond just helping you choose the right job. It will help you broaden your horizon and explore opportunities and venues which you thought did not exist.

People, who are successful in their respective fields today, set the right job career for themselves right at the beginning of their careers. If you are already working and have not yet set up a career plan for yourself, but want to be successful in life, don't worry, it is not too late yet.

Setting the right career goals can be one of the biggest challenges you face in your lifetime. It is important to understand what you intend to do in life very clearly before setting a career plan. There have been cases where individuals have set career choices and midway through their career they realized that the goals they had set for themselves was incorrect. In order to avoid this, it is always better to take time to understand your strengths, weaknesses, likes, dislikes, and ambitions before deciding on your career goals.

Some people talk to family and friends and then decide their goals based on what is suggested to them. This is an incorrect way of making a career choice because the goal that is thus formed is not based on your requirements and your expectations from your career but based on what family and friends around you expect you to do. Remember that your career choice has to be set based on your skills, your areas of interest, your educational qualifications to a certain extent, the current job trends and the career possibilities available with the choice you make.

Investing time and putting in effort to realize your career goals very early in life can help you grow into a successful individual who has a fulfilling and most satisfying career in the world.

For more details and information about the art and science of personal, business and career goals setting, go to GoalsSettingTips.com.

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Any convicted felon knows how hard it is to find a job. Let's be honest, employment for convicted felons isn't really the top priority to an employer. These tips will help you to earn money as well as finding a job.

Top 10 List

#10 - Be honest; don't lie about your convictions. If your employer does a background check later on, you will almost definitely be fired.

#9 - Many employers will ask the question "How would others describe you?" or something similar. Be ready for this, and don't use answers like "I'm nice, hard working.." Be unique and use an answer like "I am a team player and can cooperate effectively. I'm efficient in a multi-tasking environment, and I am a reliable, honest employee."

#8 - If an employer asks about your felonies, make it clear that you made a mistake, and it has no bearing on your effectiveness or your work ethic, and focus on what you've learned from that experience.

#7 - When filling out application forms, use good handwriting and take your time. Especially if the manager reads the applications, good handwriting is their first impression of you. If you are sloppy or have many mistakes or grammar errors, they will judge you, and it could cost you the job.

#6 - Dress appropriately for your interview. You have enough obstacles as a felon as it is, and you need to look as sharp as you can. Get a haircut and don't wear sneakers. Find a cheap, nice looking pair at Payless - even Walmart.

#5 - Try to network with other people; they may be able to find you a job. If possible, try to get in with a family business. They will be happy to hire you while you look for a more permanent job.

#4 - Do volunteer work around the community. This looks good on your resume, and shows that just because you have a criminal record, doesn't mean you are a bad person. Employment for convicted felons is easy when you show you care.

#3 - Ask to speak with the manager after you fill out your application. Be the first to offer a firm handshake, look them in the eyes, and greet them. Tell them you applied for the position and that you hope to hear from them.

#2 - Consider starting a business and employ yourself. Many successful felons have made a career this way. If you can, try to start a side business while still looking for a job. Employment for convicted felons is really scarce, so consider being your own boss.

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Canada is facing a major shortage of skilled workers that is quickly becoming critical. Because most Canadians can easily come in to the United States to work, sometimes earning higher wages, the estimated deficit of employment Canada may reach is projected to be as many as one million affected jobs by the end of the next decade.

It's not just the high-tech industries that are suffering: it's everything from construction to banking to food service employment. Canada is feeling the shortage in numerous sectors and legislation has been introduced to encourage immigration to Canada to help secure the needed labor pool.

If you are interested in working in Canada, there are several options available for gaining employment. Canada offers both a temporary Visa with a work permit or permanent citizenship. The work permit, also known as an employment authorization or EA, requires the employer to show that the job could not be filled with a Canadian. The Human Resource Development Center then certifies the job for a foreign worker. It can be difficult to use an employment authorization to obtain employment. Canada has relaxed its employment authorization rules for the areas of technology (software and IT workers). They also have more relaxed rules for members of Youth Exchange and for spouses of temporary workers.

While Canada has typically had a "Canadians First" mentality when it comes to making decisions about foreign workers, the increased labor deficiency will eventually change the government's perspective, hopefully in the near future. Specific markets with identified shortages already have special programs that allow for faster employment. Canada facilitates entry into the country for individuals who can help meet the needs for the areas with the direst shortages.

Globalization is also a factor in employment. Canada is recognizing the need to have more fluid borders to permit qualified people to move to the country. Because Canada is a younger country, immigration is one of the foundations of economic growth. While immigration has a positive impact on employment, Canada must face the challenges of having many different customs, traditions, and cultures.

If you are considering relocating in your search for employment, Canada requires that you demonstrate some kind of tie to the country, whether it be a permanent or temporary job offer or some other tie. Once working in Canada, you will enjoy having access to the superior education system as well as the phenomenal medical services.

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For those who are over fifty and are looking to start a new career, you need to consider exactly what you mean by "new". Are you looking for a new job that allows you to use the same skills that you have used for many years? Or are you making a complete change to a different type of job that requires you to use new skills?

The majority of people within this age group are not going to leave their jobs after they have devoted many years to the same company, building up a retirement, extended paid time off, and what feels like job security while they have any choice. At this point in time, your co-workers have become your family and the office your home. There is usually too much risk involved when they are so close to the age where they will be able to retire.

What is usually behind a 50+ career change is a job loss. With an economy like we have today, there are many businesses having to cut the number of employees they work or are closing down completely. Although those with company seniority may not be as likely to lose their jobs during cutbacks, they are in the same boat as the younger workers when a company goes under.

Depending on the field you are working in, there may or may not be jobs at other companies that require the same skills. If there are, then your "new" career will be in a new company with new people and probably differences in procedures. If you are working in an industry that has been nearly eliminated by the economy, then you will have to start considering what your other skills are that will be useful in starting a different type of career.

If you will be applying for a job in a similar situation to the one where you have spent most of your working years, you will certainly have a resume that gives you the advantage over those who are just starting out. It is important to have a professionally written resume that reflects all of the skills that you have developed throughout your career, any awards or acknowledgments, and your contributions to the work for the company.

If you are going to be switching to a "new" career that requires a new set of skills, then you will need to have a resume that will list any and all qualifications you have for the position you are applying for. This doesn't necessarily mean the skills you have developed through employment or education but also those that you acquired through volunteer work, hobbies, or personal experience.

There are also those who decide at 50+ that they are ready to quit their jobs and try something new on their own. This may be starting their own business or writing the great American novel that they have had in mind for most of their lives. With the popularity of creating a "bucket list" of things you want to do before you die, many people gather up the courage to go after their dream and accomplish the one thing that matters the most.

James Copper is a writer for http://www.trainingebase.co.uk where you can find information on retraining for a new career

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"Do I have what it takes to be a nurse?" This is a common question that prospective nursing students begin with. It's also one that they sometimes think they can answer on their own, at least at first.

"Well, I'm a caring sort of person; I've watched Gray's Anatomy and E.R. on TV, and haven't been too grossed out by the blood and guts; my Aunt Agnes was in the hospital and I just loved how the nurses were with her and with all of us when we visited; I'm sure I want to be a nurse... yes, I'm sure...I think...."

All of these things are well and good, and may even have some merit in the decision-making process. But they fall way short of providing you with a true picture of whether or not you have what it takes to be a professional nurse. Why? Because you do not yet have a true picture of what a professional nurse is and what he/she does.

Nurses work in dozens and dozens of different areas. They also work in many places which are far-removed from traditional, hospital-based bedside care. Many nurses do not work with patients at all. You can find RN's working in a number of businesses, and even in their own businesses! This is part of what makes a career in nursing so alluring.

To know if you have "what it takes" depends on knowing what you want to do, knowing what it is about nursing that excites you, motivates you, and--more importantly--knowing why. And you can't possibly know that until you've been exposed to all the different options! That said, there are a few key qualities that every excellent nurse I've ever met has possessed. They are:

1. A passion for nursing. Excellent nurses, no matter what field they've chosen to pursue, are passionate about what they do. They love being nurses. Does this mean that they never have a bad day? Of course not. We all have bad days. But even at the end of a bad day, they recognize fully that being a nurse is what they love...and they look forward to the new day that will begin tomorrow.


2. A thirst for knowledge. Excellent nurses recognize that their education doesn't end when they graduate from nursing school and pass the licensing exam. This milestone in their lives, as big as it is, merely makes them knowledgeable enough to hopefully not hurt anyone their first day on the job! Nursing is a profession that is primarily learned on the job, and that learning never ends.


3. A selfless spirit. Excellent nurses focus their energies on making the lives of others better through their work. They will work long and hard...and by hard, I mean physically hard...in serving the needs of others.

Are all nurses selfless givers? No, they're not. I've met some incredibly self-centered, self-focused nurses. Are their patients well-cared for? Enough to get by, yes. Are they good nurses? They're decent...but a self-focused nurse will NEVER be an excellent nurse.

Nursing is not a career that you should choose based on potential salary or perceived job-security alone. While they are things to consider, they are the "self-focused" things of nursing. Nurses work in intense situations every day, and you need to have a clear idea of "why" you want to be a nurse if you are going to be able to figure out "how" you will be able to thrive in that physically and emotionally intense work environment. It is the passion for nursing which will usher you into a career you will truly love. Take the time to discover if you have that passion, and then you will know if you really have what it takes to be a nurse.

Lori Havens R.N., B.S.N., is the author of "7 Essential Questions Every Future Nurse Must Ask," a free "mini e-course" which helps answer the biggest questions that people looking into nursing as a career option have; she has also authored "Should I Be A Nurse? A Journey of Self-Exploration for Those Considering A Career in Nursing," a 102 page e-book which takes the reader through a series of carefully-crafted "conversations" and thought-provoking exercises designed to help answer that all-important question: "Should I Be A Nurse?" Both are available at her website, which you can visit at: http://www.isnursing4me.com/home.html

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A Radiology technician is a profession in which the individual's responsibility is to make use of equipment for taking X-rays images on patients for diagnostic purpose for detecting trauma and disease. People who are in this vocation are also known as x-ray technicians or radiographers. A radio technician's job profile also involves making use of other equipment such as computer tomography (CT scan), MRI (magnetic resonance imaging) equipment, and ultrasound equipment. In order to become a radiology technician, one needs to go through radiology technician programs at hospitals, medical colleges and universities, dedicated technical institutions that specialize in providing medical courses, and the military.

In order to get a job in this field, you should have a certificate, an associate or a bachelor's degree. Here are the details on the different programs that can help you achieve a job that suits your caliber.

1. Radiology Technician Certificate Program
If you are looking forward to undergo a certificate course for becoming a radiology technician, your previous educational curriculum should include courses on medical imaging science and diagnosis, anatomy and physiology, radio pharmacology, pathology, biology, etc to name a few. The radiology technician certificate course usually lasts for two years. During the course, the students gains knowledge about:

o Taking care of patients
o Safety procedures while handling radiology equipments.
o Making use of radiology and scanning equipment
o Health care ethics

Once completed, students can appear for technician certification exam.

2. Associate's Degree in Radiology Technology
In order to apply for associate's degree, the students should have a high school diploma and their previous studies should include subjects like English, math and science. The associate's degree educates the students on various radiological procedures that are needed in positioning patients for performing x-rays and related diagnostic tests. The curriculum also covers the following topics:

o Clinical radiology
o Knowledge on how to operate and maintain radiologic machines.
o Safety procedures while handling radiology equipments.
o Gets acquainted with medical terminologies
o Radiolographic positioning.

After completing the course, students can go for on-the-job training in order to specialize in MRI or CT.

3. Bachelor's Degree in Radiology Technician

Radiology technicians who wish to go for higher management positions can opt for a bachelor's degree course. The students gain professional knowledge on supervising and teaching radiology. In order to apply for a bachelor's degree course, you need to be a high school graduate and also provide ACT or SAT scores. During the course, the students also educates becomes highly proficient in the following aspects:

o Business and financial skills
o Anatomy and physiology
o Leadership skills
o Management skills
o Human development and psychology
o Various radiology techniques and physics

Once you have graduated, you can apply for following positions at hospitals and clinics:

o Diagnostic imaging director
o Lead radiological technologist
o Radiological technologist trainer

After completing the bachelor's degree course, you can only go for advanced radiological science degrees as there is no master's degree available in this field. You can specialize in different aspects such as management, education or assistant depending on your career interests.

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Career education courses, have an abundance of career education lesson plans and programs that an individual can choose from. The lesson plans may differ from person to person, because each individual has different qualities and capabilities, and career options vary. Their interests in particular fields influence the lesson plan that will suit them. It is important for people to seek out hands on real life learning experiences to supplement career education lesson plans. There is no alternative for the experience that is gained through practical knowledge. It is also important to add a bit of fun with lesson plans. Field trips involving business and places are excellent supplements to any career education lesson plan.

A wide variety of lesson plans are available to suit the needs of individuals who need a tight knitted curriculum package, or for individuals who need a slightly unstructured package that can be modified and developed. The latter approach facilitates educating people in subjects that they are interested in. Career education lesson plans provide education in basic subjects along with essential life skills.

The benefits of career education lesson plans are they help in determining the interests, and thus guide individuals towards careers that suit their skills. They also help in determining the amount of time to be spent on any particular subject to enhance comprehension and creative ability.

Career education lesson plans prepare students to work efficiently after completing high school. They instill skills that management expects of their employees in fields as varied as computers, food science, agriculture, childcare, engineering and horticulture. The various lesson plans, on career education, help students work independently, think creatively and solve problems while making the best use of technology.

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