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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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