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| Posted: Career tough these days? If the answer yes, know that you are not alone. What can make you feel better? Trust. Why is trust so important? Trust means letting go of an outcome. It means choosing to believe that your career will get better, stable, and more certain. Trust means being free and letting your career go the way it is supposed to go even if you are afraid of the future. No matter what you are experiencing in your career right now, you can still trust that everything will work out in the end. You can still believe in the best. Is "trust your future" a cliché? Maybe it is. But maybe this thought has been around for years because it's true and has helped a lot of people through tough times. <i>So How Do You Trust Your Future? Follow These Four Steps Below.</i> <b>1. Let Go Of Your Need For Control</b> Control can be dangerous. On the positive side, it keeps you disciplined with your eye on the ball. On the negative side, it keeps a not in your stomach if your career is going awry. Nobody knows how things will turn out for you. If you keep trying to control your career and the direction it's going in, then there is no room for what's supposed to come your way. This doesn't mean you stop planning or taking action. Rather, you recognize that if you need to know where your career is headed immediately, then the opposite will occur, and you will feel miserable longer instead. <b>2. Believe That Everything Will Be OK</b> Do you believe that your career can be great again? If not, maybe you should. Trust is about believing in something that will happen before it does. This is even before you see the results or evidence that you will get what you want. Sometimes you have to have faith first before you can see the rewards second. Trust is also about believing in you; looking at your accomplishments and remembering all of your achievements. Believe in you, and that you handle anything that comes your way. You've done it before and you'll do it again. <b>3. Change Your Thinking</b> Trust is about putting a positive spin on how you look at things. Attitude is everything. Roadblocks in your career occur and then you respond. The great thing is you get to choose how you react. Why not choose something that empowers you? Ask yourself: What would my career be like if I trusted more? You might not know where your career is going at the moment, but you won't be so stressed and worried during the journey anymore. <b>4. Trust Your Future</b> There are probably many reasons you can come up why you should not trust your future; but there are so many more reasons why you should. If you work long enough, something eventually will happen in your career that you don't like. Expect this. Expect that your career will have its peaks and valleys and what goes down will eventually come back up again. Trusting your future requires you to be uncomfortable, uncertain, and moving forward anyway. You never know what is behind the next door unless you open it. And, you might be surprised what is on the other side. Trust that you are on the right path, that you are doing all of the right things, and you will reach your destination. So, what do you say? You only have one life to live, so it might as well be a life you love!  |
| Domestic Outsourcers Now Favored By Most Tech CFOs Posted: written by K.C. Jones, courtesy of InformationWeek |
| Microsoft Says H-1B Workers Included In Layoffs Posted: written by Kevin McLaughlin, courtesy of ChannelWeb |
| Posted: written by Dylan McGrath, courtesy of EE Times |
| Spansion Reinstates Pay For Execs Posted: written by Mark LaPedus, courtesy of EE Times |
| The Big 4 Accounting Firms - The Secret to Getting Hired with the World's Best Firms Posted: Industry professionals, recruiters and college professors are unanimous in their belief in one thing: there is no better way to start a career in accounting than experience with a Big 4 public accounting firm. If you are reading this you no doubt are well aware of who these are: PricewaterhouseCoopers, Deloitte and Touché, KPMG and Ernst & Young. While each of these companies has various strengths and weaknesses, they are all alike in the fact that they provide the recent accounting grad with a world class experience. First year associates at these firms are given a level of responsibility that is truly remarkable. When I was a first year I remember thinking on an almost daily basis "I can't believe they're letting me do this." As I strolled into the CEO's office of the firm we were auditing, as I tallied up a multi-million dollar mistake I'd found in another company's books and as I traveled the country with my very own American Express Corporate Card, I kept repeating this thought: "I can't believe they're letting me do this" Truly the world of accounting is at your fingertips when you are employed with one of the Big 4. There is an air of respect in those names: PwC, E&Y, KPMG and D&T. There is camaraderie and there is pride. These are the truly elite in the accounting field, and the top of the business world. Starting your professional career at one of these companies is a ticket to a career in the fast lane. The experience you receive at a Big 4 is, literally, priceless. Many beginners at these firms admit that they would be willing to work for nothing: the experience is that valuable. Land a job and you will guarantee yourself the following: - For the rest of your career your resume will automatically move to the top of the pile - For the rest of your career you will have access to a network of professionals that is staggering in its depth - You will earn an industry busting salary, putting your friends at regional and local firms to shame - Your resume will contain experience that is recognized and respected globally - An opportunity to travel the world At a speaking engagement in 2004, Martin J. Whitman, billionaire and namesake of the Syracuse University Whitman School of Management, was asked the single best piece of advice he could offer college graduates. His reply? "Begin your career with a Big 4 Public Accounting Firm. Period." Of course. Think this all sounds good? Of course you do. You're probably thinking to yourself - there must be a catch? Unfortunately, there is. The benefits of working for a Big 4 are widely known and the demand for these positions is higher than ever. These positions are EXTREMELY competitive and often IMPOSSIBLE to obtain without an edge. A great GPA and resume are no longer enough. If you are serious about your career and want to maximize your earnings potential, you need an edge. How do you land an interview with a Big 4 when there are thousands of others just like you? Once you get the interview, how will you be prepared for the barrage of questioning you will face? When I graduated from college I had one interview and one interview only: I landed a job with PricewaterhouseCoopers on the first shot. How did I do it? Good grades? Charming personality? Incredible experience? No! I had an insider at PwC who knew the ropes and coached me through the process, from the application to the signing bonus! When I learned these secrets I just watched as my peers struggled and I jumped easily through all the hoops. Unfair? Sure, but life in a world class industry is not fair. While working at PwC I also experienced the recruiting process from the side of the recruiter. If you want to learn the secret to getting hired with the Big 4, please visit: <a href="http://www.big4guru.com">Big4Guru.com</a> |
| Posted: So you're faced with <a href="http://www.salesjobs.net">hiring a salesperson</a> or maybe even several salespeople. You and your company know that even though we're facing hard economic times, the only way to thrive and survive is to generate more sales by keeping your current customers buying and finding new customers, perhaps even scooping them up from your struggling competition. The only way to do this is to have an effective sales force. Whether you're looking to expand, to fill an opening left by a retiree, or scrambling to replace an employee who had an untimely exit, you know that good employees are hard to find and the hiring process isn't easy. You may have even been through this scenario before: You hired a salesperson you were certain was a superstar, only to find out that they not only weren't the star performer you expected, but shouldn't have even been given a place on your sales team. This time you want to get it right. <h3>Hiring the Right Salesperson</h3> <h4>Test 1: The Candidate Should Demonstrate Preparation and Skills</h4> You've sifted through the resumes and now it’s time to get down to the interview. As everyone knows, a good salesperson will sell themselves. Interviews should be a slam dunk for naturally-talented salespeople. If they can't sell the product they know inside and out (themselves), how can they sell your company’s product? A qualified candidate will be well-prepared for the interview and will have researched your product and company. They will bring statistics, reports, and other materials to demonstrate how they've been successful in the past. As they listen to you, they should guide you through these materials (as they would guide a potential customer through a brochure), highlighting prior accomplishments and convincing you how their experience will benefit your sales team and company. Come up with a system and score them on how well they performed in this first test. <h4>Test 2: Do They Meet Your Requirements for the Position?</h4> Hopefully, a good number of the candidates do all of the above. They're <a href="http://www.salesjobs.net">professional salespeople</a> and experts in interviewing. That’s good, but don't let these candidates detour you from your interviewing objectives. Make sure you enter the interview with your criteria set and don't end it without finding out if your future salesperson will meet all your requirements. <p>Think about what your current sales stars do to sell your product? What is your company’s sales process and what do the high achievers do differently to set themselves apart? Does your candidate have experience with a similar process? Does he or she use similar methods to your best performers and have many of the same traits? Ask them about their sales achievements and how, specifically, they arrived at them. You'll want to be sure they can sell, but even more sure that they can sell your specific product. <p>How does the candidate respond to an objection? Test your candidates with a few common objections to your product. If they can engage you without missing a beat, you may have your next employee. If they make a solid effort, but aren't totally polished, they might be at more of an entry-level stage now, but have what it takes to be highly successful with training and guidance. If they don't even make an effort, claiming not to have enough knowledge about your product, then this candidate probably doesn't have the drive to be an effective member of your team. A good salesperson should be able to make a case for selling you anything. How did your candidates score on this portion of the test? <h4>Test 3: Will They Fit In With Your Team and Culture?</h4> If your candidate is unemployed, you'll have to consider why. He or she could be young, new to the workforce, and full of potential. Considering the current economy, there's a good chance the candidate could have simply been laid off from a failing or failed company and their loss may be your gain. Yet, most <a href="http://www.salesjobs.net">top-performing salespeople</a> tend not to find themselves unemployed and most employees in any profession aren't let go for performance alone. More often than not employees and companies part ways due to personality and behavior issues along with or in spite of performance. In order to have your sales team run effectively, you need the members of it to work together well. Bringing in the wrong person can have a significant, negative impact. <p>During the interview process, bring in a trusted and respected member of your sales team. This way you're not relying on your opinion alone. Finally, both you and your trusted salesperson should score and rank the interviewed candidates, based the pre-determined factors. This will eliminate the possibility of making a choice based solely on emotions. Did both you and your salesperson rank the candidates the same way? If not, discuss why. <h3>One Final Important Note: Don't Settle!</h3> Most importantly, don't settle on a candidate just to fill a position quickly. Hiring the wrong person will cost you time and money and in the end you'll find yourself sitting in the interviewer’s chair all over again. |
| Financial Industry Problems and Scandals Provide Job Opportunities to Accountants and Auditors Posted: <h3>A Secure and Growing Profession</h3> While financial sector jobs have been hit hard by the financial crisis and economic downturn, accounting remains a secure and growing profession. In fact, financial problems and accounting scandals have even increased the demand for accountants. Internal auditors are also experiencing an increase in job opportunities as companies see the importance of discovering issues prior to external audits. <h3>18% Job Growth</h3> While Certified Public Accountants (CPAs) are expected to be especially in demand, all accountants holding a college degree or any certification should find ample employment opportunities. The <a href="http://www.bls.gov">U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics</a> predicted growth for <a href="http://www.financialjobbank.com/jobsearch/accounting-finance/accounting">accountants and auditors</a> to be 18 percent between 2006 and 2016. Globalization, changes in legislation, and efforts to fight fraud will ensure the need for these professionals. In addition, the recession itself will drive the need for accounting and auditing services. <h3>Accountants and Auditors Help Companies Survive Gloomy Economy</h3> Businesses will look to CPAs to help with financial structuring to ensure their survival through tough economic times. Accounting firms will be relied on to assist both struggling and competitive companies achieve effective cash management, financial reporting, and risk management. In fact, some accounting firms are marketing special services aimed at helping clients weather the economic storm. Firms are using the current economic climate as an opportunity to show their vital role in helping businesses react and adjust to market changes. Companies also see value in the services of internal auditors because they can provide cost recovery. <h3>Recession-Proof Jobs</h3> Finally, companies can not operate without accounting. It's a necessary cost of doing business. Tax work, reporting, and auditing will never be optional functions. In a search for <a href="http://www.financialjobbank.com">recession-proof careers</a>, accountants will always find themselves on the list. |
| The Secretaries and Administrative Assistants of Today Posted: <h3>No Longer Just Message-Takers</h3> Today’s secretaries and administrative assistants have a much different role than the clerical careers of the past. Once purely typists, message-takers, and calendar-keepers, today’s administrative workers perform roles that require office automation, information, and communication skills. That is not to say that the basic functions of collecting, storing, integrating, and disseminating information are no longer the main functions of the administrative professional, but that technology has had a great impact on the <a href="http://www.administrativejobs.com">job of the secretary or administrative assistant</a>. <h3>Responsible for Efficiency</h3> The main goal of these administrative professionals is to ensure an organization runs efficiently. These individuals communicate from managers to personnel, schedule meetings, organize files, manage projects, make travel arrangements, and even conduct research. More often than not, this job requires working for many people, rather than for just an individual (such as an executive) because technology has put office functions more efficiently into the hands of each worker. For instance, the task of dictation has become a thing of the past. <h3>Knowledge of Technology Required</h3> Secretaries and administrative assistants must be able to work with technology and know software applications. Typical equipment these professionals are required to use are fax machines, photocopiers, scanners, videoconferencing and telephone systems. Necessary software applications include those used for creating spreadsheets, documents, presentations, and reports. In addition, database management may be required. <h3>Educational Requirements</h3> These positions vary by level. There are entry-level secretarial positions that a high school graduate may obtain. Vocational training and community college educations or specialized training for medical and legal areas are sought after by employers when filling a position. Those who will work with executives, often require a college degree. Once hired, much of a secretary or administrative assistant’s knowledge will be developed on the job. <h3>Skill Expectations</h3> Administrative professionals are expected to having good communication skills. Good typing, spelling, punctuation, and grammar are essential. The ability to interact pleasantly and tactfully with people is of the utmost importance since the individual in this position represents his or her boss as well as the company. With efficiency as the main goal, this job requires the ability to work independently. <h3>Job Growth for Secretaries & Administrative Assistants</h3> Job growth for secretaries and administrative assistants is expected to be average when compared to all jobs for the period of 2006 to 2016, according to the <a href="http://www.bls.gov">United States Bureau of Labor Statistics</a>. Medical secretaries may see faster than average job growth due to demands in the health care industry. <a href="http://www.administrativejobs.com">Career opportunities</a> are expected to be best for those who possess extensive software application knowledge and computer skills. Those with bachelor’s degrees will be in demand to take on roles that include managerial responsibilities and more complex duties. |
| Holding on Tight to Your Tech Job? Posted: While people in technology careers might be holding onto their jobs for dear life amid the unyielding reports of cost-cutting and job-axing companies, there are <a href="http://www.techcareers.com">technology employment opportunities</a> that exist right now, with many more to come. <h2>Job Opportunities in the Technology Field</h2> <h3>The Fastest Growing Job Sector</h3> Green jobs are expected to become the fastest growing job sector by as soon as the end of this decade. A green job can be any job, from the engineer working on clean technology systems to the secretary that works for a solar panel manufacturing company. It’s an emerging area and one that will need technology workers, including those in high-tech positions. Organizations are seeking out talented individuals from other sectors with plans to retrain them to work in the areas of clean technology, solar energy, wind power, and more. <h3>Companies Invest in Key Areas</h3> Some companies that are cutting jobs are actually hiring in other areas. Take Microsoft for example. Despite the announcement that they will be laying off 5,000 people, they also announced plans to hire thousands into other "key areas." The areas they're investing in? Online services, search, and cloud computing. Amazon.com recently reported 2008 to be their best holiday season ever. The online retailer posted nearly 100 jobs in January, many in software engineering and development. <h3>Computer-Related Jobs are "Top Jobs" for 2009</h3> According to <ahref="http://www.fastcompany.com"><i>Fast Company</i>, computer-related jobs were listed as a "Top Job for 2009." The business magazine notes that software engineering, network systems, and data communications analysis are high-paying areas that are in demand. Computer software engineers earned a median income of $79,000 a year in 2006. <h3>Despite Recession, Tech Companies are Starting Up and Hiring</h3> Not only are some companies hiring for technology positions, but some technology companies are starting up, even in this economy. Seattle startups such as PetraVM and Blist believe it is the perfect time to take advantage of their ability to scoop up high-caliber employees, a move they believe will put them in the best position when the economy turns around. <h3>The Government’s Investment in Technology</h3> While the recession is taking jobs away, it has also brought about funding for technology. The economic stimulus package, which is focused on creating jobs through infrastructure work, it is also focused on the country’s <i>digital</i> infrastructure. The stimulus act includes $6 billion to improve broadband Internet access in the U.S. In addition, $11 billion in funds will go to modernizing the nation’s power grid. This is expected to create or retain 64,509 direct and indirect information technology jobs for a year, according to the Information Technology & Innovation Foundation. Health care information technology will be another area boosted by the stimulus package. $20 billion is being directed at health information technology as well as building the infrastructure for the electronic exchange of health records. As many as 86,820 jobs are expected to be created or retained for one year through this investment. The jobs are in high-paying industries such as computer hardware manufacturing, software, and IT services. <h2>Where Will a Career in Technology Bring You?</h2> There is no doubt, searching for a job or changing your job during a recession won't be easy, but opportunities do exist. Work on your resume, fine-tune your interviewing skills, and explore the many <a href="http://www.techcareers.com">technology career</a> opportunities that await you! |
| Posted: <h2>Are You Considering a Career in Health Care?</h2> Perhaps you’ve thought about a career in health care, but you’re not sure what is available to you or where to begin. Certainly there’s a wide range of positions in the health care industry. Doctors and nurses might first come to mind when you think about medical care, but there are many other medical personnel that are relied upon every day. Technicians, aides, assistants, and therapists are also a vital part of the medical community. <h2>Health Care Work: Rewards and Challenges</h2> There are many things to consider when you enter the health care field. Anyone will tell you that health care work has big rewards and sometimes even bigger challenges. All health care professions have a direct impact on the lives of others. Whether you’re assisting the disabled or performing surgery, you’re handling the most important thing a person has -- their well-being. It is rewarding to make someone’s life better or help them recover to a state of good health, but handling patients comes with a significant amount of responsibility and the work is often physically and emotionally demanding. If you're up to the challenge and desire to help others, you'll find many opportunities exist to enter the health care field. <h2>Three Entry-Level Jobs to Consider</h2> <h3>Home Health Care Aide Jobs</h3> Home health care aides are in demand and most jobs require nothing more than a high school education. Home health care aides are often trained on the job by health care professionals such as nurses or experienced aides. In certain situations, aides must pass evaluations and be trained for a minimum number of hours. Most home health aides work with elderly or disabled people in their own homes completing routine tasks such as giving oral medication, housekeeping, and personal care duties. Aides are expected to be dependable and understanding. <h3>Nursing Aide Jobs</h3> Another entry-level health care job is the nursing aide. Nursing aides go by many other names such as nursing assistants, orderlies, and assistive personnel to name a few. Nursing aides do many tasks under the supervision of other medical staff, such as helping and observing patients, making beds, serving meals, setting up equipment and much more. Nursing aides who work in nursing homes are often the patient’s primary caregiver. <h3>Psychiatric Aide Jobs</h3> Psychiatric Aides or mental health assistants help with mentally or emotionally impaired patients. They work with psychiatrists, social workers, and psychiatric nurses, among others. A psychiatric aide will often help patients dress, eat, and socialize as well as involve themselves with activities like games, sports, or just watching television. Like the nursing home aide jobs, psychiatric aides are often involved on a one-on-one basis with the same patients for long periods of time. <h2>A Growing Field</h2> Health care aide jobs do not allow for much advancement, but they can be excellent ways to enter the health care field while attending school to advance your career. In addition, these entry-level health care jobs are in high demand with continued opportunities available over the next several years. According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, the health care aide field is expected to grow much faster than the average for all occupations. Predicted growth from 2006 to 2016 is 28 percent. So, if you’re ready to start, the good news is, <a href="http://www.healthcarejobsite.com">health care aide jobs</a> are out there waiting for <i>you</i>! |
| Posted: <h2>What Are You Made Of?</h2> Outgoing. Energetic. Resilient. These are personality traits that most sales people possess. After all, if you're not enthusiastic about your product or can't handle pressure and rejection, you're probably not going to be in the sales profession very long. <h2>The Basics</h2> As a sales representative, your job is to generate interest in the service or merchandise your company provides and address concerns and questions from clients. You'll demonstrate how your product will make things better for a person or business and why it is the one they should choose over a competitor’s product. That’s the basics, but there are other things you should know. <h2>What Employers Are Looking For?</h2> <h3>Education</h3> Each industry is different, but in today’s economy, you'll find more competition for sales jobs, and often you'll be up against seasoned professionals. A college degree and the appropriate technical expertise are being increasingly sought out by employers. In 2006, the <a href="http://www.bls.gov/oco/ocos119.htm#training">United States Bureau of Labor Statistics</a> (BLS) reported that 38 percent of sales representatives in the wholesale and manufacturing industries possessed a Bachelor’s degree; 9 percent had an Associate’s degree; 19 percent had some college; and 27 percent had a high school diploma or less. In addition, there are certifications that are valued such as the Certified Professional Manufacturers’ Representative (CPMR) or the Certified Sales Professional (CSP) both from the Manufacturers’ Representatives Education Research Foundation. <h3>Skills</h3> Of course, employers are also looking for people who are enthusiastic about selling. An employer will expect you to be goal-oriented and work well both on your own and with a team. Creative problem solvers are desired by employers, those who can find ways to sell a product when traditional methods don't work. The ability to be persistent will come into play as well. Good communication skills are a must along with a pleasant personality and an appearance that will represent the company well. Working with technology to track orders and clients and produce reports is also a necessary skill. <h2>What Should You Consider?</h2> <h3>Job Security</h3> For better job security in sales, consider employment with companies that sell essential goods, rather than those that will fluctuate with the economy. Overall, sales jobs are expected to grow about 9 percent between 2006 and 2016, according the BLS. That’s on track with most other jobs. <h3>Growth Opportunities</h3> The most growth is expected to take place in independent sales companies. These are companies that sell for other companies, only getting paid when they make sales. This allows manufacturing and wholesale companies to reduce overhead by eliminating the need for an in-house sales staff. The downside of working for an independent sales company is that the sales representative is not usually reimbursed for expenses. Benefits such as pension plans, health and life insurance, vacation, and sick time may also not be provided as they would in the case of directly working for the manufacturer or wholesaler. <h3>The Office or the Open Road?</h3> Would you rather spend your time in the office, on the phone with clients, adhering to a set schedule or does traveling and visiting clients, sometimes over large territories appeal to you? Consider which kind of person you are and seek out those opportunities. <h3>Compensation</h3> According to Bureau of Labor Statistics data, the median salary for sales representatives working in wholesale and manufacturing, technical and scientific products was $64,440 including commissions. Computer systems design and related services had the highest median annual earnings at $75,240. Sales in wholesale and manufacturing, except technical and scientific products had a median wage and salary of $49,610. Highest in this category was wholesale electronics markets and agents and brokers at $54,900. Compensation at an independent sales company can vary greatly and sales representatives may make much more than working directly for the manufacturer or wholesaler or much less. Most employers use both salary and commission or salary plus bonus. <h2>Where Will Your Sales Career Lead You?</h2> As a sales professional you will have the opportunity to work with a variety of employers and products. While there are many factors to consider when entering into a career in sales, those who have chosen this direction often find it to be highly rewarding. Your sales career can lead to many wonderful, unexpected opportunities in you're your professional and personal life. What are you waiting for? Start your search for <a href="http://www.salesjobs.net">sales jobs</a> today! |
| Can 2009 College Graduates Find Jobs? Posted: <h3>Tougher Climate for Recent College Graduates</h3> A poll from the <a href="http://www.naceweb.org">National Association of Colleges and Employers</a> showed that employers in 2008 planned to hire 17 percent more recent <a href="http://www.collegejobbank.com">college graduates</a> than in 2007. Due to the current economic climate, however, the increase for 2009 is expected to be only about 6 percent. While your chances of landing a <a href="http://www.collegejobbank.com">job after graduating college</a> in the next couple years may depend on your major and its industry outlook (some areas are stronger than others such as accounting, health care, and education), there are other things you can do to make your job of looking for a job more successful. <h3>Employment after College - Steps for Success</h3> <p><b>Step 1: Get Experience Now</b></p> <p>Many experts are recommending college students get some experience in advance. Internships and even volunteering in your chosen field will give you experience to list on your resume. Remember, you'll be competing in a job market saturated with experienced professionals, not to mention your fellow graduates.</p> <p><b>Step 2: Show Proof</b></p> <p>Don't leave your college job or internship without letters of recommendation. Make sure you obtain letters from a professor or two as well. Without much experience, these letters add weight to your resume and show proof of your skills, talents, and good work ethic from those who have witnessed it. This can give you a leg up on the competition, especially others newly entering the job market.</p> <p><b>Step 3: Keep Up With Your Chosen Field</b></p> Don't go into the job market blindly. While you're in college read industry magazines and web sites to be aware of what is really going on in the workplace. Colleges courses are often heavy on academia and don't give you cutting-edge knowledge and experience. Know what skills and technologies are important to have and know in your chosen field and where things are migrating to in the future. Even better, look at employers in your industry and investigate what qualifications they are looking for. This may afford you the chance to tweak your education to meet the needs of employers in your career-area. <p><b>Step 4: Start Early</b></p> <p>Don't wait to start looking for a job until just before or just after you graduate college. Start early! You'll not only have a head start but you'll gain experience in job-seeking that will allow you to fine-tune your methods by the time you really need them.</p> <p><b>Step 5: Be Flexible</b></p> <p>Graduates in 2009 will have to be flexible. It’s likely you'll find your skills, talents, and major can lend itself to other fields you have not yet considered. Don't pin-hole yourself into one position. Flexibility may also include relocating or accepting less than your "dream job" right out of the starting gates. While graduates may have been able to obtain such positions in years past when the economy was thriving, things have changed and you'll need to adjust to the circumstances.</p> <p><b>Step 6: Network</b></p> <p>Finally, networking is always important whenever you're looking for a job, whether it is straight out of college or after many years of employment. Make it known to everyone you know that you are looking for a job. <a href="http://www.collegejobbank.com">Post your resume online</a>. Join professional organizations to make new career-related contacts. Make yourself and your intentions known!</p> <p>This year or the next may not be the best time to be looking for a job, but your degree puts you in a better position to find employment than those without one. The undereducated are being hit even harder by the recession. Your academic efforts will pay off and by following the steps above you'll feel even better about your chances of beginning your <a href="http://www.collegejobbank.com">career after graduation</a>. |
| Urgent Care Career Opportunities Posted: <h3>Urgent Care Centers Grow in Popularity</h3> Urgent Care Clinics (UCC) treat the sudden illnesses or injuries of normally healthy people. These issues include episodes such as minor lacerations, fractures, ear infections, and flu. They are not life threatening conditions, but patients are in need of immediate attention and relief. Rather than waiting for a doctor’s appointment or heading to the emergency room, patients are increasingly utilizing the services of UCCs. Additional reasons for UCC popularity when compared with emergency rooms is less crowding and lower co-payments. Since most injuries and illnesses each year occur as acute episodes, UCCs make sense and are in demand. UCC growth provides for excellent <a href="http://www.healthcarejobsite.com">job opportunities</a> to a variety of health care professionals. <h3>Growing Demand Gives Employment Opportunities to Medical Professionals</h3> UCCs are either hospital or physician-owned facilities. They are staffed by full-time physicians and employ registered nurses, licensed practical nurses, <a href="http://www.healthcarejobsite.com">medical assistants</a>, lab and X-ray technicians, and other medical support staff. They have X-ray departments and labs for blood and diagnostic testing. According to the <a href="http://www.ucaoa.org">Urgent Care Association of America</a> (UCAOA), there were over 8,000 UCCs in the U.S. in 2008. The UCAOA says, "There is an ongoing, growing demand for urgent care centers as emergency rooms are continually struggling to meet the flow of patients seeking care. New urgent care centers emerge almost weekly across the US to meet this demand." <h3>The UCC Work Environment</h3> UCCs can offer medical professionals and patients a more peaceful, comfortable atmosphere compared with hospitals emergency rooms. For those looking to leave a hectic environment, a job in a UCC might be a good fit. Some <a href="http://www.healthcarejobsite.com">urgent care workers</a> may choose to work at both the local emergency room and urgent care facility for extra income. <h3>Urgent Care Skills are Recession-Proof Skills</h3> In today’s economy, health care is one of the few industry sectors still adding jobs. It’s a recession-proof field and the aging population of our nation only ensures that these jobs will continue to be in demand. Urgent Care Centers are going to be growing as well, offering opportunities to workers of all levels in the medical community. |
| Remaining Financially Stable While Pursuing Your Dream Posted: We all want to have our dream career. But in the pursuit of it we might need to do something to make sure we remain financially stable. Here is some advice to help you pursue your dream while remaining financially stable. |
| Job Seekers Targeted By Identity Thieves Posted: written by Thomas Claburn, courtesy of InformationWeek |
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