By Katie Darden
Getting a job is really pretty simple. The one who's hired is usually the applicant who convinces the prospective employer that s/he can provide what the employer wants.
That's why it isn't always the person with the most or best experience, background, or references who gets the job. There are many other factors that enter into every hiring decision, including personality, salary issues, availability, budgets, etc. Notice, however, I said the successful candidate "convinces" the employer. The hiring manager needs to believe that YOU are the best candidate. And that's key to understanding how to approach any interview.
So what's the secret to being able to "convince" the interviewer? Certainly negotiation skills are useful, but first you have to get to an opening for the negotiation. So, the first step is being prepared - and that means understanding what the employer needs and also what s/he thinks s/he needs.
Research. . . Research. . . Research The first step will always be to research the company and the industry. Most companies have some kind of literature they send to prospective customers, or a customer service section of their business. Starting there, you can find out about other publicly available documents (annual reports, etc.). You'll also begin to get an idea of the "corporate culture" through your interaction with existing staff.
It's perfectly acceptable to call and talk with people who work for the company, just be respectful of their time and let them know why you're calling. In fact, one of the first things you should do when you're interested in a particular company or industry is to set up one or more "informational interviews" with key members of the company to find out more. Ideally this should happen long before they have an advertised opening.
By being proactive you'll be prepared when the opportunity arises. You will have already established a contact inside the company and you will know some things other applicants probably won't know. Informational interviews allow you to gather an incredible amount of information in a non-threatening environment since they are usually conducted as research, and have nothing to do with prospective employment.
Let's say, however, you never got around to the informational interview. Many people start their research after the announcement, and there are still many ways you can do that. In addition to information provided by the company, you can check at the local library and with the Chambers of Commerce in your area. This will give you some information about the public side of the business.
If you've been building your personal network, then you may have some contacts who have direct knowledge about the company, or who can put you in contact with someone who does. You might check with suppliers, competitors, or customers to find out what their experience has been.
Next, find out as much as you can about the advertised position. Why is there an opening? How long did the last person in the job work there? Why did s/he leave? What do other people in the department think about working there?
Create Solutions to Their Problems As you do your research, be on the lookout for how your skills or experience give you an edge -- did you successfully handle a similar project in a prior job? Do you have an idea that could make things work more easily? Do you recognize unique challenges facing the company or industry (and more importantly, do you know how to turn them into advantages)? Be sure to let your prospective employers know how you can provide value, make their jobs easier, solve their problems.
The more knowledgeable you are about the business, the more convincing you will be in the interview. You'll be able to ask intelligent questions and to tailor your answers to the specific issues the company may find challenging. Letting people know you've done your research tells them you're a self-starter who took time to find out about them. Have you ever noticed how much more attractive someone is when they take a genuine interest in you? The same principle works in an interview setting, too. The more interested you are in the company, the more appealing you will be to them.
And finally, while an interview is your opportunity to "toot your own horn", leave boasting out of the conversation. Be respectful of the knowledge and abilities of those who are interviewing you, offering support without appearing to be a know-it-all. After all, you do want to get to the negotiating stage, right?
©1999-2009 Katie Darden ~ Katie Darden is a Creative Catalyst who delights in drawing out the best in those around her - clients, friends and strangers. To read more articles like this one, go to http://CareerLifeInstitute.com. If you're ready to change careers or find the job you really love, discover an easy way to do this at http://SuccessfulCareerTransitions.com.
Saturday, March 7, 2009
Behavioural Science and the Work Force
By Ann Mc Donough
Apparently the quest for individual educational establishment is supported by a growing desire for knowledge. The choice to have an education should be quite an easy task. In order to improve various aspects of life an individual can decide to sequentially align his educational path.
This is a cornerstone into a promising dimension to practically involve various methodologies to enhance subjective and objective goals. But, within remote regions of our ancestral brain we understand that knowledge is also a longing for power and control. But, education is not a fearless journey to directly access power. Effectively knowledge does not predefine the capacity to uphold power in an affirmative manner. We gradually understand through behavioral science that in having developed cognitively, emotionally and even physically in an intensive manner a person can still remain quite insecure and unconscious regardless of the height and depth of his knowledge.
Therefore, we can assume analytically that there are a great number of advantages and disadvantages in being knowledgeable. But, there seem to be fewer inconveniences in impersonating as a hypothetical scenario a person of knowledge. That is until it is time for a certain amount of screening to take place. So, knowledge at this point becomes extremely important for it will depend automatically upon a person's analytical sequencing or the ability to communicate his understanding. Meaning that whatever was learned in the past, present and in the dimensionally future will be exposed in juxtaposition.
Someone who tries to impersonate an analytical response cannot filter properly the various restrictions being applied to a higher idea. This person cannot prevent problems from happening in associating his thoughts. Most specifically when he is under intense performance pressures. He will be unable to provide proper redundancy in the sequencing of his thoughts. Under pressure the connection to an idea that is under discussion is a non-persistent connection. If the person is not knowledgeable on a certain matter the information provided will not be resourceful. He will be unable to distribute knowledge in a cross-sectional manner.
Systematically he will falter in his responses during a discourse or when producing a written solution. In contrast, a person who is knowledgeable on a certain subject will reduce the dependence on fragmentary notions. His performance will be enhanced by the ability to access remote parts of the brain to associate knowledgeable contents so as to provide core design variability in requirement to context management and subject matter expertise.
Getting an education provides the access to manage the variability of our personal content and workflow. It does not automatically define the outcome of the individual. Knowledge as a mechanism is in a state of transition. The authentication of knowledge is an intensive tool for self-enhancement and valuation. Now, knowledge management can reduce errors and accidents in the decision making process and in throughput reduce unnecessary sufferings.
In application, the heterogeneous workforce should therefore increase its capacity to properly access the functionality of proper understanding. Such an attitude by extension would reduce corruption within the workforce making the work place less marginal. Companies would therefore make use of certain policies that would promote and validate authentic associative knowledgeable frameworks instead of the promotion of mass ignorance.
Apparently the quest for individual educational establishment is supported by a growing desire for knowledge. The choice to have an education should be quite an easy task. In order to improve various aspects of life an individual can decide to sequentially align his educational path.
This is a cornerstone into a promising dimension to practically involve various methodologies to enhance subjective and objective goals. But, within remote regions of our ancestral brain we understand that knowledge is also a longing for power and control. But, education is not a fearless journey to directly access power. Effectively knowledge does not predefine the capacity to uphold power in an affirmative manner. We gradually understand through behavioral science that in having developed cognitively, emotionally and even physically in an intensive manner a person can still remain quite insecure and unconscious regardless of the height and depth of his knowledge.
Therefore, we can assume analytically that there are a great number of advantages and disadvantages in being knowledgeable. But, there seem to be fewer inconveniences in impersonating as a hypothetical scenario a person of knowledge. That is until it is time for a certain amount of screening to take place. So, knowledge at this point becomes extremely important for it will depend automatically upon a person's analytical sequencing or the ability to communicate his understanding. Meaning that whatever was learned in the past, present and in the dimensionally future will be exposed in juxtaposition.
Someone who tries to impersonate an analytical response cannot filter properly the various restrictions being applied to a higher idea. This person cannot prevent problems from happening in associating his thoughts. Most specifically when he is under intense performance pressures. He will be unable to provide proper redundancy in the sequencing of his thoughts. Under pressure the connection to an idea that is under discussion is a non-persistent connection. If the person is not knowledgeable on a certain matter the information provided will not be resourceful. He will be unable to distribute knowledge in a cross-sectional manner.
Systematically he will falter in his responses during a discourse or when producing a written solution. In contrast, a person who is knowledgeable on a certain subject will reduce the dependence on fragmentary notions. His performance will be enhanced by the ability to access remote parts of the brain to associate knowledgeable contents so as to provide core design variability in requirement to context management and subject matter expertise.
Getting an education provides the access to manage the variability of our personal content and workflow. It does not automatically define the outcome of the individual. Knowledge as a mechanism is in a state of transition. The authentication of knowledge is an intensive tool for self-enhancement and valuation. Now, knowledge management can reduce errors and accidents in the decision making process and in throughput reduce unnecessary sufferings.
In application, the heterogeneous workforce should therefore increase its capacity to properly access the functionality of proper understanding. Such an attitude by extension would reduce corruption within the workforce making the work place less marginal. Companies would therefore make use of certain policies that would promote and validate authentic associative knowledgeable frameworks instead of the promotion of mass ignorance.
How to Get Your Dream Job - The ABC
By Eze Andrew C
Most Jobs seekers lack the required tricks to getting the job they want legitimately. For one to get the Job they want, there are simple an basic steps that must be taken. One must tackle some of the following challenges before talking/dreaming of any job.
The Issue Of Experience Most companies require 3 or more years of experience for almost all jobs. Learn how to solve this particular problem. It is one of the things that make the companies disqualify you and throw away your CV if you are just a graduate with no experience.
How To Identify Companies To Work For With this information you'll become different from your colleagues who fill application forms for all the jobs they hear about. If you identify the kind of work and company you want to work for using my Opportunity Analysis Worksheet you can now concentrate in improving yourself to land a job in those companies. Being a Jack of all trades job seeker is equal to confusion.
How Do You Get Companies To Call You For Interview? This is a difficult aspect. The letter and CV must be such as to arrest their attention. I'll introduce to you the strategies to make more than 3 companies send for you alone! Yes, alone. The Big boys know that for you to get a chance to get a job, you must be interviewed alone. Hmm, the job market is deeper than you think, don't leave everything to chance. Those who have the right information get the right jobs faster. Remember that.
How Do You Pass The Interview? Many people give all sorts of advice on how to pass interviews. What of learning the secrets from the people who interact with top management of several companies? Do you know the questions you are asked in interviews are of two types:
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Most Jobs seekers lack the required tricks to getting the job they want legitimately. For one to get the Job they want, there are simple an basic steps that must be taken. One must tackle some of the following challenges before talking/dreaming of any job.
The Issue Of Experience Most companies require 3 or more years of experience for almost all jobs. Learn how to solve this particular problem. It is one of the things that make the companies disqualify you and throw away your CV if you are just a graduate with no experience.
How To Identify Companies To Work For With this information you'll become different from your colleagues who fill application forms for all the jobs they hear about. If you identify the kind of work and company you want to work for using my Opportunity Analysis Worksheet you can now concentrate in improving yourself to land a job in those companies. Being a Jack of all trades job seeker is equal to confusion.
How Do You Get Companies To Call You For Interview? This is a difficult aspect. The letter and CV must be such as to arrest their attention. I'll introduce to you the strategies to make more than 3 companies send for you alone! Yes, alone. The Big boys know that for you to get a chance to get a job, you must be interviewed alone. Hmm, the job market is deeper than you think, don't leave everything to chance. Those who have the right information get the right jobs faster. Remember that.
How Do You Pass The Interview? Many people give all sorts of advice on how to pass interviews. What of learning the secrets from the people who interact with top management of several companies? Do you know the questions you are asked in interviews are of two types:
- The First sets of questions are to get information on your type of person. They are personally related questions to find out the following; your orientation/behaviour, mental attitude, etc.
- The second set are professional questions to determine your capability to do the job.
- So there are over 30 personality-related questions which can be framed in various ways.
- There are also numerous professional questions which interviewers ask.
- To scale the Interview, you must know that you are being watched and evaluated immediately you walk in.
- Know the importance of confidence and relaxed mind set.
- Know all possible questions and the best ways to answer them.
- No long Story! Any other advice is just to waste your time and money.
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Careers Or Jobs in the Advertising World - The Choice is Yours
By Chuck R Stewart
With the falling economy, entertainment industries like restaurants need all the help they can get. Advertisement is a popular way to attract business, and what better way than to show your customers how appetizing the food looks. Food photography has proven to be an effective technique to promote any type of eating establishment. In addition, talented food photographers can be found worldwide, so getting the pictures is simple and it has a great impact. It's not only the food industry that has taken to product photography, however; almost every industry out there provides quality photographs as their main advertisement-and it never seems to fail them.
Advertising is a tricky-and expensive-business. People in the advertising business are spread all across the board, working in areas such as cultural study, planning and design, graphics and marketing. Many factors play into an advertisement, but studies show that without a doubt, sight is the most influenced sense when it comes to appeal. For this reason, product photography is a huge part of the advertising industry. Food photography is one of the most popular types of product photography, because it appeals strongly to the viewer's sense of taste.
Food photography is not a simple as some may think. Taking picture of food requires an artistic outlook of a mundane setting. For example, food can be found anywhere, but not all food is worth photographing. Artists look for a few things: color, texture and lighting. First, colors should be rich, not dull. Customers are more enthralled by fresh looking foods, not foods that look old and stale. Food photographers try to pick foods with rich natural color, like fruits and vegetables.
Next, texture is important for variety and excitement. Berries are popular because they have an interesting texture, as well as creative dishes like chocolate mousse. Mixing up textures makes the photograph more interesting, and more appetizing.
Finally, artists consider lighting in product photography. Light, sunny filtering makes viewers happy, often adding positive connotations to the advertisement.
If you enjoy photography and you think food is interesting, then a food photographer may be the career for you. Many art institutes offer courses on photography; some even have programs channeled specifically toward food. If not, another aspect of the advertising industry may suit you better. Either way, the advertising industry is always looking for new employees, as demands for advertisements continue to grow.
Photography is an important aspect of advertising and the photographers are highly regarded. Product photographers need a keen eye for detail and a meticulous attitude toward their subject. Not everyone is cut out for the job, but those who are tend to be talented.
If a job as a product photographer, or any other job in advertisement, interests you, there are many ways to get involved. Most colleges and universities offer courses and even majors in marketing and advertising, and many firms offer internships to give it a try. Advertising is a well rounded career-it allows the creative juices to flow while helping others, creating the ultimate reward.
Chuck R Stewart just recently spent time shadowing a food photographer in order to see if he wanted a career in food photography.
With the falling economy, entertainment industries like restaurants need all the help they can get. Advertisement is a popular way to attract business, and what better way than to show your customers how appetizing the food looks. Food photography has proven to be an effective technique to promote any type of eating establishment. In addition, talented food photographers can be found worldwide, so getting the pictures is simple and it has a great impact. It's not only the food industry that has taken to product photography, however; almost every industry out there provides quality photographs as their main advertisement-and it never seems to fail them.
Advertising is a tricky-and expensive-business. People in the advertising business are spread all across the board, working in areas such as cultural study, planning and design, graphics and marketing. Many factors play into an advertisement, but studies show that without a doubt, sight is the most influenced sense when it comes to appeal. For this reason, product photography is a huge part of the advertising industry. Food photography is one of the most popular types of product photography, because it appeals strongly to the viewer's sense of taste.
Food photography is not a simple as some may think. Taking picture of food requires an artistic outlook of a mundane setting. For example, food can be found anywhere, but not all food is worth photographing. Artists look for a few things: color, texture and lighting. First, colors should be rich, not dull. Customers are more enthralled by fresh looking foods, not foods that look old and stale. Food photographers try to pick foods with rich natural color, like fruits and vegetables.
Next, texture is important for variety and excitement. Berries are popular because they have an interesting texture, as well as creative dishes like chocolate mousse. Mixing up textures makes the photograph more interesting, and more appetizing.
Finally, artists consider lighting in product photography. Light, sunny filtering makes viewers happy, often adding positive connotations to the advertisement.
If you enjoy photography and you think food is interesting, then a food photographer may be the career for you. Many art institutes offer courses on photography; some even have programs channeled specifically toward food. If not, another aspect of the advertising industry may suit you better. Either way, the advertising industry is always looking for new employees, as demands for advertisements continue to grow.
Photography is an important aspect of advertising and the photographers are highly regarded. Product photographers need a keen eye for detail and a meticulous attitude toward their subject. Not everyone is cut out for the job, but those who are tend to be talented.
If a job as a product photographer, or any other job in advertisement, interests you, there are many ways to get involved. Most colleges and universities offer courses and even majors in marketing and advertising, and many firms offer internships to give it a try. Advertising is a well rounded career-it allows the creative juices to flow while helping others, creating the ultimate reward.
Chuck R Stewart just recently spent time shadowing a food photographer in order to see if he wanted a career in food photography.
Internet Marketing Course - The Foundation of Online Success
By James Copper
Before you start an internet business, it would be wise to take an internet marketing course. Why should you join a course? Doing business on the internet looks pretty straightforward, right? Wrong. Internet marketing might look easy on the surface but in reality, it entails a lot of hard work.
What Would An Internet Marketing Course Teach Me?
A good course would teach you a couple of things. First of all, you will be taught the basics of internet marketing and the opportunities available where you don't have to waste too much of your time or money.
Second, you will learn how to set up your own website. Your website will be your shop, where you can advertise the products you are offering. These products could be of other companies or your own. You will learn about different website design templates, how to register your site with its own domain name and so on.
Strategy is an important aspect of any business. With the growth of the internet market, there are many competitors vying for the same place. You will learn about the different strategies you can use to anticipate the moves of your competitors and stay ahead in your game.
Without advertising, no business can really get off the ground. The marketing course will cover topics such as the different ways to advertise your business - through press releases, internet ads, emails, newsgroups and so on. The more popular your website is, the more business it will attract. Search engine optimization is also an important component of an internet business. So advertising is a crucial subject that will be covered in quite a lot of detail.
Other Advantages Of An Internet Marketing Course
When you learn all the various ways in which you can advertise and attract customers to your site, you have a better chance of earning profit and making a success of your business. Because of the amount of misinformation on the internet, many people have tried internet marketing and failed. This is because most of them probably didn't anticipate the amount of work that goes into starting an online business. When you enrol in an internet marketing course, you get to see the real picture. You will also get practical tips on how to make your business idea work successfully.
Another advantage of doing an internet market course is that you will learn all the latest marketing techniques. As technology progresses, marketing techniques develop to keep up with the changes. Due to the speed at which technology evolves, you have to keep up-to-date with all the latest in the internet business world. Joining a course will help you do just that.
As with any new venture, you have to conduct your research carefully and come up with a good business plan. You need to know the basics of the market and how to optimize your profits. Joining an internet marketing course will enable you to do just that.
James Copper is a writer for http://www.skillscenter.co.uk where you can find information on starting an internet marketing course.
Before you start an internet business, it would be wise to take an internet marketing course. Why should you join a course? Doing business on the internet looks pretty straightforward, right? Wrong. Internet marketing might look easy on the surface but in reality, it entails a lot of hard work.
What Would An Internet Marketing Course Teach Me?
A good course would teach you a couple of things. First of all, you will be taught the basics of internet marketing and the opportunities available where you don't have to waste too much of your time or money.
Second, you will learn how to set up your own website. Your website will be your shop, where you can advertise the products you are offering. These products could be of other companies or your own. You will learn about different website design templates, how to register your site with its own domain name and so on.
Strategy is an important aspect of any business. With the growth of the internet market, there are many competitors vying for the same place. You will learn about the different strategies you can use to anticipate the moves of your competitors and stay ahead in your game.
Without advertising, no business can really get off the ground. The marketing course will cover topics such as the different ways to advertise your business - through press releases, internet ads, emails, newsgroups and so on. The more popular your website is, the more business it will attract. Search engine optimization is also an important component of an internet business. So advertising is a crucial subject that will be covered in quite a lot of detail.
Other Advantages Of An Internet Marketing Course
When you learn all the various ways in which you can advertise and attract customers to your site, you have a better chance of earning profit and making a success of your business. Because of the amount of misinformation on the internet, many people have tried internet marketing and failed. This is because most of them probably didn't anticipate the amount of work that goes into starting an online business. When you enrol in an internet marketing course, you get to see the real picture. You will also get practical tips on how to make your business idea work successfully.
Another advantage of doing an internet market course is that you will learn all the latest marketing techniques. As technology progresses, marketing techniques develop to keep up with the changes. Due to the speed at which technology evolves, you have to keep up-to-date with all the latest in the internet business world. Joining a course will help you do just that.
As with any new venture, you have to conduct your research carefully and come up with a good business plan. You need to know the basics of the market and how to optimize your profits. Joining an internet marketing course will enable you to do just that.
James Copper is a writer for http://www.skillscenter.co.uk where you can find information on starting an internet marketing course.
How to Find a Career That is Right For You
By Dustin Heath
Some people are born knowing what they want to do with their lives, for the rest of us it takes a lot of trial and error. Researching different careers can help you choose a career path that works with your lifestyle, makes you happy, and make the money you need to support yourself and your family. Research can take time though, so where do you start?
1. Write down things that you love to do. More than anything we do in life, we work. It pays the bills, gives us money for recreation, and helps us buy the things we need or want. Since the majority of our lives are spent working, you should want to work in a field that interests you. Make a list of any hobbies you may have, what type of things you like to read about, or anything else that comes to mind. Don't out much thought into it just write the list. Brainstorming like this will give you a direction to go in.
2. Look at the list you have in front of you, are there any careers that you know of centered around your interests. For example, if you love animals you may consider being a vet or even running a dog walking business. From your list write down potential careers you may like.
3. Do an online search for possible incomes. We certainly don't work only because we love what we do. We work for money, so you'll need to have an idea of how much money you can make based on the careers you have chosen. You can either do a basic Internet search for average salaries for those careers or check out your local library, there are many books written on this subject.
4. Determine what it will take for you to get started in your chosen career. The career you have chosen may require that you go to college or it may require different business licenses. All careers require something to get started, you need to figure out what that is. Again to find this information you can do a simple Internet search or check out books pertaining to your career at your local library.
5. Get started. Now that you have done your research, you have a starting point. All you have to do now is make it happen.
Sometimes it takes a little time to find the career that suits you best. People tend to think they know what they want out of life, then once you are actually doing it you may discover it's not for you. That's fine. Don't get discouraged, as long as you make the time to try knew things you will find a career that is right for you.
Dustin Heath recommends that you visit http://homebiz-pluginprofit.com to learn how you can start your own home-based business earning multiple streams of income with a Plug-In Profit Site - Complete Money Making Site Setup FREE!
Some people are born knowing what they want to do with their lives, for the rest of us it takes a lot of trial and error. Researching different careers can help you choose a career path that works with your lifestyle, makes you happy, and make the money you need to support yourself and your family. Research can take time though, so where do you start?
1. Write down things that you love to do. More than anything we do in life, we work. It pays the bills, gives us money for recreation, and helps us buy the things we need or want. Since the majority of our lives are spent working, you should want to work in a field that interests you. Make a list of any hobbies you may have, what type of things you like to read about, or anything else that comes to mind. Don't out much thought into it just write the list. Brainstorming like this will give you a direction to go in.
2. Look at the list you have in front of you, are there any careers that you know of centered around your interests. For example, if you love animals you may consider being a vet or even running a dog walking business. From your list write down potential careers you may like.
3. Do an online search for possible incomes. We certainly don't work only because we love what we do. We work for money, so you'll need to have an idea of how much money you can make based on the careers you have chosen. You can either do a basic Internet search for average salaries for those careers or check out your local library, there are many books written on this subject.
4. Determine what it will take for you to get started in your chosen career. The career you have chosen may require that you go to college or it may require different business licenses. All careers require something to get started, you need to figure out what that is. Again to find this information you can do a simple Internet search or check out books pertaining to your career at your local library.
5. Get started. Now that you have done your research, you have a starting point. All you have to do now is make it happen.
Sometimes it takes a little time to find the career that suits you best. People tend to think they know what they want out of life, then once you are actually doing it you may discover it's not for you. That's fine. Don't get discouraged, as long as you make the time to try knew things you will find a career that is right for you.
Dustin Heath recommends that you visit http://homebiz-pluginprofit.com to learn how you can start your own home-based business earning multiple streams of income with a Plug-In Profit Site - Complete Money Making Site Setup FREE!
Monday, January 12, 2009
30 Best Markets to Find a Job
By Rachel Zupek, CareerBuilder.com writer
Job seekers with no ties to any particular location often seek jobs in big cities like New York, Chicago, Los Angeles or San Francisco. But are these the places where they're most likely to find a job?
Not according to the most recent data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics. Job seekers are better off looking in such cities as Sioux Falls, S.D., Idaho Falls, Idaho, and Rapid City, S.D. All of these cities registered some of the lowest unemployment rates in September 2008.
Low unemployment rates seem harder to come by in today's economy. Unemployment rates were higher in 349 of the 369 U.S. metropolitan areas surveyed, which means 92 percent of cities have seen an increase in their unemployment rates. Only 25 areas reported lower rates, while six areas had no change. The national unemployment rate in September, 6 percent, was up 1.5 percent from 4.5 in September 2007.
Ten cities recorded jobless rates of at least 10 percent and nine areas registered rates below 3 percent. Eighty-four metropolitan areas posted unemployment rates of at least 7 percent, up from only 17 areas the year before. Only 46 cities had jobless rates below 4 percent, down from 133 areas at the same time last year. In total, Among the 310 metropolitan areas for which nonfarm payroll data were available in September 2008, 140 areas reported over-the-year employment gains, 164 reported losses, and 6 had no change.
Despite these startling figures, several cities have low unemployment rates. Here are 30 cities (and their Metropolitan Statistical Areas) with the lowest unemployment rates, according to the September numbers released by the BLS.*
1. Bismarck, N.D.
September 2008 Unemployment Rate: 2.5
2. Casper, Wyo.
September 2008 Unemployment Rate: 2.5
3. Logan, Utah
September 2008 Unemployment Rate: 2.5
4. Sioux Falls, S.D.
September 2008 Unemployment Rate: 2.5
5. Morgantown, W. Va.
September 2008 Unemployment Rate: 2.6
6. Ames, Iowa
September 2008 Unemployment Rate: 2.7
7. Fargo, N.D.
September 2008 Unemployment Rate: 2.8
8. Iowa City, Iowa
September 2008 Unemployment Rate: 2.8
9. Rapid City, S.D.
September 2008 Unemployment Rate: 2.9
10. Lincoln, Neb.
September 2008 Unemployment Rate: 3.0
11. Provo-Orem, Utah
September 2008 Unemployment Rate: 3.0
12. Billings, Mont.
September 2008 Unemployment Rate: 3.1
13. Charleston, W. Va.
September 2008 Unemployment Rate: 3.2
14. Midland, Texas
September 2008 Unemployment Rate: 3.2
15. Salt Lake City, Utah
September 2008 Unemployment Rate: 3.2
16. Idaho Falls, Idaho
September 2008 Unemployment Rate: 3.3
17. Lafayette, La.
September 2008 Unemployment Rate: 3.3
18. Santa Fe, N.M.
September 2008 Unemployment Rate: 3.3
19. Charlottesville, Va.
September 2008 Unemployment Rate: 3.4
20. Farmington, N.M.
September 2008 Unemployment Rate: 3.4
21. Grand Forks, N.D.
September 2008 Unemployment Rate: 3.4
22. Lawton, Okla.
September 2008 Unemployment Rate: 3.4
23. Madison, Wisc.
September 2008 Unemployment Rate: 3.4
24. Fayetteville-Springdale-Rogers, Ark.-Mo.
September 2008 Unemployment Rate: 3.5
25. Harrisonburg, Va.
September 2008 Unemployment Rate: 3.5
26. Ogden-Clearfield, Utah
September 2008 Unemployment Rate: 3.5
27. Oklahoma City, Okla.
September 2008 Unemployment Rate: 3.5
28. Omaha-Council Bluffs, Neb.-Iowa
September 2008 Unemployment Rate: 3.5
29. Portsmouth, N.H.
September 2008 Unemployment Rate: 3.5
30. Sioux City, Iowa
September 2008 Unemployment Rate: 3.5
*Based on preliminary September numbers accessed October 31, 2008.
Rachel Zupek is a writer and blogger for CareerBuilder.com. She researches and writes about job search strategy, career management, hiring trends and workplace issues.
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Job seekers with no ties to any particular location often seek jobs in big cities like New York, Chicago, Los Angeles or San Francisco. But are these the places where they're most likely to find a job?
Not according to the most recent data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics. Job seekers are better off looking in such cities as Sioux Falls, S.D., Idaho Falls, Idaho, and Rapid City, S.D. All of these cities registered some of the lowest unemployment rates in September 2008.
Low unemployment rates seem harder to come by in today's economy. Unemployment rates were higher in 349 of the 369 U.S. metropolitan areas surveyed, which means 92 percent of cities have seen an increase in their unemployment rates. Only 25 areas reported lower rates, while six areas had no change. The national unemployment rate in September, 6 percent, was up 1.5 percent from 4.5 in September 2007.
Ten cities recorded jobless rates of at least 10 percent and nine areas registered rates below 3 percent. Eighty-four metropolitan areas posted unemployment rates of at least 7 percent, up from only 17 areas the year before. Only 46 cities had jobless rates below 4 percent, down from 133 areas at the same time last year. In total, Among the 310 metropolitan areas for which nonfarm payroll data were available in September 2008, 140 areas reported over-the-year employment gains, 164 reported losses, and 6 had no change.
Despite these startling figures, several cities have low unemployment rates. Here are 30 cities (and their Metropolitan Statistical Areas) with the lowest unemployment rates, according to the September numbers released by the BLS.*
1. Bismarck, N.D.
September 2008 Unemployment Rate: 2.5
2. Casper, Wyo.
September 2008 Unemployment Rate: 2.5
3. Logan, Utah
September 2008 Unemployment Rate: 2.5
4. Sioux Falls, S.D.
September 2008 Unemployment Rate: 2.5
5. Morgantown, W. Va.
September 2008 Unemployment Rate: 2.6
6. Ames, Iowa
September 2008 Unemployment Rate: 2.7
7. Fargo, N.D.
September 2008 Unemployment Rate: 2.8
8. Iowa City, Iowa
September 2008 Unemployment Rate: 2.8
9. Rapid City, S.D.
September 2008 Unemployment Rate: 2.9
10. Lincoln, Neb.
September 2008 Unemployment Rate: 3.0
11. Provo-Orem, Utah
September 2008 Unemployment Rate: 3.0
12. Billings, Mont.
September 2008 Unemployment Rate: 3.1
13. Charleston, W. Va.
September 2008 Unemployment Rate: 3.2
14. Midland, Texas
September 2008 Unemployment Rate: 3.2
15. Salt Lake City, Utah
September 2008 Unemployment Rate: 3.2
16. Idaho Falls, Idaho
September 2008 Unemployment Rate: 3.3
17. Lafayette, La.
September 2008 Unemployment Rate: 3.3
18. Santa Fe, N.M.
September 2008 Unemployment Rate: 3.3
19. Charlottesville, Va.
September 2008 Unemployment Rate: 3.4
20. Farmington, N.M.
September 2008 Unemployment Rate: 3.4
21. Grand Forks, N.D.
September 2008 Unemployment Rate: 3.4
22. Lawton, Okla.
September 2008 Unemployment Rate: 3.4
23. Madison, Wisc.
September 2008 Unemployment Rate: 3.4
24. Fayetteville-Springdale-Rogers, Ark.-Mo.
September 2008 Unemployment Rate: 3.5
25. Harrisonburg, Va.
September 2008 Unemployment Rate: 3.5
26. Ogden-Clearfield, Utah
September 2008 Unemployment Rate: 3.5
27. Oklahoma City, Okla.
September 2008 Unemployment Rate: 3.5
28. Omaha-Council Bluffs, Neb.-Iowa
September 2008 Unemployment Rate: 3.5
29. Portsmouth, N.H.
September 2008 Unemployment Rate: 3.5
30. Sioux City, Iowa
September 2008 Unemployment Rate: 3.5
*Based on preliminary September numbers accessed October 31, 2008.
Rachel Zupek is a writer and blogger for CareerBuilder.com. She researches and writes about job search strategy, career management, hiring trends and workplace issues.
Copyright 2008 CareerBuilder.com. All rights reserved. The information contained in this article may not be published, broadcast or otherwise distributed without prior written authority.
Is Job Hopping the New Norm?
By Anthony Balderrama, CareerBuilder.com writer
When will you leave your current job?
Your answer is probably much different than it would have been 10 years ago.
Workers today aren't staying with their employers as long as they once did. Job seekers used to approach a new job as a path to retirement, but now they view it as a way to gain experience until they're ready for a better opportunity. Job hopping is the new norm for many workers and it's gaining popularity.
The influence of the Millennials
Although job hopping isn't an overnight phenomenon, workers under 25, also known as Millennials and Gen-Y, are considered the catalysts for the trend. As a whole, this generation of workers is more assertive than previous ones, and they have a laundry list of demands.
Millennials want more money than previous generations, a healthy work-life balance and a job with a sense of purpose, according to Nicholas Aretakis, author of "No More Ramen: The 20-Something's Real World Survival Guide."
Millennials look for jobs that pay well, don't interfere with their personal lives and give them a sense of purpose, Aretakis says. They don't know if they'll stay with an employer longer than a couple of years, so the traditional view of company loyalty isn't a chief concern for them.
The new reality
Job hopping isn't necessarily a self-serving tool of "Generation Me." It's necessary for survival in the current job market.
"The fast moving pace of this century does not embrace staying still, and this includes staying still in one job," says Tina Hamilton, founder of human resources company HireVision Group.
After all, hoping to stick with one employer for the rest of your career isn't a realistic expectation, she points out. "Layoffs are commonplace, 'change management' is a job title, and loyalty means being honest and working with integrity -- not staying at a company until retirement."
How it affects everybody
Job hopping might have hit its stride with Millennials but it's catching on with workers of all generations.
"Gen X fits in between attrition rates of Gen Y and baby boomers, recognizing a need to stay a bit longer, but not nearly as patient or committed as boomers," Aretakis says. "Only three in 10 Gen-Xers have been with their employer for 10 years. Boomers, on the other hand, work for the same employer three times longer than Gen-Xers."
Aretakis has also seen an increasing amount of once-loyal boomers looking for new jobs and careers than before, supporting the idea that job hopping is not a trend but rather a new way of life.
Employers, meanwhile, want to retain their employees for as long as possible. Once you consider how much time and money it takes to post a new job then recruit, interview and train a new candidate, you can appreciate the value of a long-term employee.
Even if you are a long-term employee with no plans for a career change, you can still reap the benefits of perks that employers adopt to attract job-hopping Millennials. For example, flexible schedules and telecommuting become options for everyone in the company, not just twentysomethings.
Even the benefits that aren't necessarily written into a company's guidelines can still improve everyone's job situation. For example, according to Aretakis, improved communication between management and lower-level employees, mentorship opportunities, opportunities for career advancement and an overall positive environment keep Millennials with a company.
Changes are already affecting the work world at large.
"While I can't imagine a world that ever embraces an employee that changes jobs every 24 months or less, we have already moved to accepting every three to five years as a 'steady work history,'" Hamilton adds.
Anthony Balderrama is a writer and blogger for CareerBuilder.com. He researches and writes about job search strategy, career management, hiring trends and workplace issues.
Copyright 2008 CareerBuilder.com. All rights reserved. The information contained in this article may not be published, broadcast or otherwise distributed without prior written authority.
When will you leave your current job?
Your answer is probably much different than it would have been 10 years ago.
Workers today aren't staying with their employers as long as they once did. Job seekers used to approach a new job as a path to retirement, but now they view it as a way to gain experience until they're ready for a better opportunity. Job hopping is the new norm for many workers and it's gaining popularity.
The influence of the Millennials
Although job hopping isn't an overnight phenomenon, workers under 25, also known as Millennials and Gen-Y, are considered the catalysts for the trend. As a whole, this generation of workers is more assertive than previous ones, and they have a laundry list of demands.
Millennials want more money than previous generations, a healthy work-life balance and a job with a sense of purpose, according to Nicholas Aretakis, author of "No More Ramen: The 20-Something's Real World Survival Guide."
Millennials look for jobs that pay well, don't interfere with their personal lives and give them a sense of purpose, Aretakis says. They don't know if they'll stay with an employer longer than a couple of years, so the traditional view of company loyalty isn't a chief concern for them.
The new reality
Job hopping isn't necessarily a self-serving tool of "Generation Me." It's necessary for survival in the current job market.
"The fast moving pace of this century does not embrace staying still, and this includes staying still in one job," says Tina Hamilton, founder of human resources company HireVision Group.
After all, hoping to stick with one employer for the rest of your career isn't a realistic expectation, she points out. "Layoffs are commonplace, 'change management' is a job title, and loyalty means being honest and working with integrity -- not staying at a company until retirement."
How it affects everybody
Job hopping might have hit its stride with Millennials but it's catching on with workers of all generations.
"Gen X fits in between attrition rates of Gen Y and baby boomers, recognizing a need to stay a bit longer, but not nearly as patient or committed as boomers," Aretakis says. "Only three in 10 Gen-Xers have been with their employer for 10 years. Boomers, on the other hand, work for the same employer three times longer than Gen-Xers."
Aretakis has also seen an increasing amount of once-loyal boomers looking for new jobs and careers than before, supporting the idea that job hopping is not a trend but rather a new way of life.
Employers, meanwhile, want to retain their employees for as long as possible. Once you consider how much time and money it takes to post a new job then recruit, interview and train a new candidate, you can appreciate the value of a long-term employee.
Even if you are a long-term employee with no plans for a career change, you can still reap the benefits of perks that employers adopt to attract job-hopping Millennials. For example, flexible schedules and telecommuting become options for everyone in the company, not just twentysomethings.
Even the benefits that aren't necessarily written into a company's guidelines can still improve everyone's job situation. For example, according to Aretakis, improved communication between management and lower-level employees, mentorship opportunities, opportunities for career advancement and an overall positive environment keep Millennials with a company.
Changes are already affecting the work world at large.
"While I can't imagine a world that ever embraces an employee that changes jobs every 24 months or less, we have already moved to accepting every three to five years as a 'steady work history,'" Hamilton adds.
Anthony Balderrama is a writer and blogger for CareerBuilder.com. He researches and writes about job search strategy, career management, hiring trends and workplace issues.
Copyright 2008 CareerBuilder.com. All rights reserved. The information contained in this article may not be published, broadcast or otherwise distributed without prior written authority.
Career Training - Training To Become A Clinical Research Assistant
By Clifton Watson
If you've been considering a career as a clinical research assistant, then you likely already know how many different programs are out there to provide you with training. It's choosing the right CRA training course that can be difficult. Without the right training, you may have trouble finding work, and you may not be fully prepared for this multi-competent medical career.
Life as a CRA is different than other medical fields. A simple training program that provides you with administrative training won't do. On the other hand a CRA training program that focuses on just medical assistance won't give you the administrative training that you will require. With the variety of job functions a CRA may be required to perform, you will need an all-encompassing training program.
Fortunately, it isn't difficult to choose the right program. All you need is a little guidance in what a good program should include.
Characteristics of a CRA Training Program
When you look at the duties of a clinical research assistant it begins to become clear what you should look for in your training. As a CRA you will have many administrative duties, likely have clinical assistance duties, and many times you will also be responsible for keeping things running smoothly. Your work as a CRA may be in a hospital, a clinic, a research facility, or even in an industrial setting. Because of the variety of roles, and work environments, a wider range of skills is required.
1. A Law/Ethics Component - A good CRA training course will include a law/ethics component. Many times the CRA will be responsible for overseeing the way things are run in the office, and ensuring that the medical staff complies with state laws or other medical laws.
2. Patient Care Component - The clinical research assistant may be required to assist doctors and researchers in patient care. A patient care component with hands-on training will better enable the CRA to perform this role.
3. Medical Component - To further the clinical research assistant's knowledge in patient care a medical component should also be included. This isn't nurses training, but a basic knowledge of the body, first aid, pharmacology, and medicine in general will be required.
4. Pediatrics Component - For the CRA that will be assisting in Pediatrics/Gynecological procedures, this component is also important. Since you don't know beforehand where you will work, this is also an important component to your clinical research training.
5. Administrative Component - Finally, as a clinical research assistant, you will be responsible for many administrative functions. Your training should include an administrative component that teaches computer skills, medical coding and billing, phone skills, and record keeping skills.
Another important aspect of your training that should be considered is the length of the program itself. In some places you can receive your training in as little as two months. The reality of it is that with the knowledge required, these programs may be too short. A good clinical research assistance training program will likely take you 6 months to a year to complete.
Choosing a training program for your career path is important. When it comes to CRA training, you now have a guide to what to look for before starting your course.
For more information please visit Nursing Training at Unitek College.
If you've been considering a career as a clinical research assistant, then you likely already know how many different programs are out there to provide you with training. It's choosing the right CRA training course that can be difficult. Without the right training, you may have trouble finding work, and you may not be fully prepared for this multi-competent medical career.
Life as a CRA is different than other medical fields. A simple training program that provides you with administrative training won't do. On the other hand a CRA training program that focuses on just medical assistance won't give you the administrative training that you will require. With the variety of job functions a CRA may be required to perform, you will need an all-encompassing training program.
Fortunately, it isn't difficult to choose the right program. All you need is a little guidance in what a good program should include.
Characteristics of a CRA Training Program
When you look at the duties of a clinical research assistant it begins to become clear what you should look for in your training. As a CRA you will have many administrative duties, likely have clinical assistance duties, and many times you will also be responsible for keeping things running smoothly. Your work as a CRA may be in a hospital, a clinic, a research facility, or even in an industrial setting. Because of the variety of roles, and work environments, a wider range of skills is required.
1. A Law/Ethics Component - A good CRA training course will include a law/ethics component. Many times the CRA will be responsible for overseeing the way things are run in the office, and ensuring that the medical staff complies with state laws or other medical laws.
2. Patient Care Component - The clinical research assistant may be required to assist doctors and researchers in patient care. A patient care component with hands-on training will better enable the CRA to perform this role.
3. Medical Component - To further the clinical research assistant's knowledge in patient care a medical component should also be included. This isn't nurses training, but a basic knowledge of the body, first aid, pharmacology, and medicine in general will be required.
4. Pediatrics Component - For the CRA that will be assisting in Pediatrics/Gynecological procedures, this component is also important. Since you don't know beforehand where you will work, this is also an important component to your clinical research training.
5. Administrative Component - Finally, as a clinical research assistant, you will be responsible for many administrative functions. Your training should include an administrative component that teaches computer skills, medical coding and billing, phone skills, and record keeping skills.
Another important aspect of your training that should be considered is the length of the program itself. In some places you can receive your training in as little as two months. The reality of it is that with the knowledge required, these programs may be too short. A good clinical research assistance training program will likely take you 6 months to a year to complete.
Choosing a training program for your career path is important. When it comes to CRA training, you now have a guide to what to look for before starting your course.
For more information please visit Nursing Training at Unitek College.
Choosing the Right Pharmacy Technician Training
By Clifton Watson
If you're considering a career in the pharmaceutical industry, and more specifically as a pharmacy technician, there is one thing that is important to learn before you ever begin your training. That is: what are the main characteristic of a good pharmacy technician course?
Without the right training, you may find yourself struggling to find work. There are many companies out there who are in need of PTs. As a career choice, taking your pharmacy technician training will enable you to find jobs in any city. Without the right training, however, you may find yourself wondering why all of those other guys are getting hired, and you aren't.
With hundreds of options to receive your Pharmacy Technician Training, finding the right school can be confusing. You can learn to become a PT at technical schools, colleges, universities, and even with from some private schools/businesses. Since choosing the right program is the key to getting the right start, we have developed this guide to help you get started.
Characteristics of a Good PT Technician Course
Choosing the right program isn't difficult. It's as simple as paying attention to a few key areas. Looking for these characteristics will ensure you'll be getting the right start in your new career as a PT.
What the Course Teaches
The first thing to look at is the content of the course itself. Good PT training should include elements in: pharmaceutical compounding, pharmacology, drug distribution, and the industry itself. The program should also provide an introduction to law as it applies to pharmacies.
Time Frame
The next area to look at when choosing your Pharmacy Technician training is the length of the program. You will find that these courses range from 6 months up to two years. Choosing an accelerated program, which will put you into the workforce in less than 1 year, will cost you less in the long run.
Both Classroom, and On the Job Training
Another aspect that will help you learn faster, and gain experience, is an externship. The better PT training programs will include a portion that gets you out on the job, and working with a pharmacy in the area. The experience you gain here will help you find work faster once you graduate.
Availability of Student Financing
One area that really separated a good school, from the pretenders, is student financing. A school that has programs in place to help you get financing for your course, is important. Not only does it make paying for your training more convenient, it also means that they are actually qualified to provide your PT training (most countries require an institution to become certified before gaining the ability to provide financing).
Placement Assistance
The last important part of a good PT training program is help getting a job when you're done. It isn't that you won't be able to find a position yourself. With the demand in the industry, you very likely will be able to. If the school does offer placement assistance though, it means they have developed relationships with pharmacies, and that they are respected as a school.
Taking the time to go to school and get educated in any field is a big step. By paying attention to the program you are about to take, you will help to ensure that you get the best education possible.
For more information please visit Nursing Training at Unitek College.
If you're considering a career in the pharmaceutical industry, and more specifically as a pharmacy technician, there is one thing that is important to learn before you ever begin your training. That is: what are the main characteristic of a good pharmacy technician course?
Without the right training, you may find yourself struggling to find work. There are many companies out there who are in need of PTs. As a career choice, taking your pharmacy technician training will enable you to find jobs in any city. Without the right training, however, you may find yourself wondering why all of those other guys are getting hired, and you aren't.
With hundreds of options to receive your Pharmacy Technician Training, finding the right school can be confusing. You can learn to become a PT at technical schools, colleges, universities, and even with from some private schools/businesses. Since choosing the right program is the key to getting the right start, we have developed this guide to help you get started.
Characteristics of a Good PT Technician Course
Choosing the right program isn't difficult. It's as simple as paying attention to a few key areas. Looking for these characteristics will ensure you'll be getting the right start in your new career as a PT.
What the Course Teaches
The first thing to look at is the content of the course itself. Good PT training should include elements in: pharmaceutical compounding, pharmacology, drug distribution, and the industry itself. The program should also provide an introduction to law as it applies to pharmacies.
Time Frame
The next area to look at when choosing your Pharmacy Technician training is the length of the program. You will find that these courses range from 6 months up to two years. Choosing an accelerated program, which will put you into the workforce in less than 1 year, will cost you less in the long run.
Both Classroom, and On the Job Training
Another aspect that will help you learn faster, and gain experience, is an externship. The better PT training programs will include a portion that gets you out on the job, and working with a pharmacy in the area. The experience you gain here will help you find work faster once you graduate.
Availability of Student Financing
One area that really separated a good school, from the pretenders, is student financing. A school that has programs in place to help you get financing for your course, is important. Not only does it make paying for your training more convenient, it also means that they are actually qualified to provide your PT training (most countries require an institution to become certified before gaining the ability to provide financing).
Placement Assistance
The last important part of a good PT training program is help getting a job when you're done. It isn't that you won't be able to find a position yourself. With the demand in the industry, you very likely will be able to. If the school does offer placement assistance though, it means they have developed relationships with pharmacies, and that they are respected as a school.
Taking the time to go to school and get educated in any field is a big step. By paying attention to the program you are about to take, you will help to ensure that you get the best education possible.
For more information please visit Nursing Training at Unitek College.
Exciting Earning Options For Headshot Photographers
By Gordon Gooch
Photography is an art and several people have interest in capturing the beauty around them through their lenses. Personal photography can be a cup of tea for everyone, but when you think of having fun with this art and planned to make it one of the career options for you, you need to be very cautious about even smaller aspects of photography.
However, if you are comfortable with portrait photography, headshots photography and have some hands on experience then you can choose this as your career option. Headshots photography is an exciting career providing you a great earning opportunity that too with fun. As a photographer people enjoy their vision of creating the best images for others. If you are among one such person then you should give your services to society. It'll be of help for people looking for professional headshots.
There is great demand for good looking professional headshots photographs. Use of these photographs in online dating, social networking and matchmaking profiles as well as into portfolio for modeling has even increased its demand. Everybody wants a stunning online profile to lure maximum number of visitors to their profile and attractive headshots help a lot in attaining this ever desired wish.
To serve such all photography needs of such people, you need to make yourself available for them. You just need a personal photo studio and that's over. Now you are ready to serve people, however to increase the overall earning potential you can apply for membership of some online photography communities. It can help you in getting additional customers as well as make you widely reachable to completely new set of customers.
There are several online communities of professional photographers with several years of expertise in headshots photography and portrait photography meant for different kind of purposes. Although you have to share some portion of your earning coming through these online communities with them; however, its not a bad deal for you because this small fraction of earning is opening a new arena of earning for you giving you everything name, fame and money.
Till today, if you are not a member of one such community, consider applying for the membership of some of the best online photographer's community.
Dating Headshots is New York based network of professional headshot
s photographers. They are expert in providing attractive and eye catchy headshots for your online dating profile or matchmaking profiles. For More information about their services, log on to http://www.dating-personal-photo.com.
Photography is an art and several people have interest in capturing the beauty around them through their lenses. Personal photography can be a cup of tea for everyone, but when you think of having fun with this art and planned to make it one of the career options for you, you need to be very cautious about even smaller aspects of photography.
However, if you are comfortable with portrait photography, headshots photography and have some hands on experience then you can choose this as your career option. Headshots photography is an exciting career providing you a great earning opportunity that too with fun. As a photographer people enjoy their vision of creating the best images for others. If you are among one such person then you should give your services to society. It'll be of help for people looking for professional headshots.
There is great demand for good looking professional headshots photographs. Use of these photographs in online dating, social networking and matchmaking profiles as well as into portfolio for modeling has even increased its demand. Everybody wants a stunning online profile to lure maximum number of visitors to their profile and attractive headshots help a lot in attaining this ever desired wish.
To serve such all photography needs of such people, you need to make yourself available for them. You just need a personal photo studio and that's over. Now you are ready to serve people, however to increase the overall earning potential you can apply for membership of some online photography communities. It can help you in getting additional customers as well as make you widely reachable to completely new set of customers.
There are several online communities of professional photographers with several years of expertise in headshots photography and portrait photography meant for different kind of purposes. Although you have to share some portion of your earning coming through these online communities with them; however, its not a bad deal for you because this small fraction of earning is opening a new arena of earning for you giving you everything name, fame and money.
Till today, if you are not a member of one such community, consider applying for the membership of some of the best online photographer's community.
Dating Headshots is New York based network of professional headshot
s photographers. They are expert in providing attractive and eye catchy headshots for your online dating profile or matchmaking profiles. For More information about their services, log on to http://www.dating-personal-photo.com.
8 Keys to Writing a Great Job Description
By Sue Rees
Writing a job description can help you, the employer, gain a clear understanding of exactly what is involved in the role you are seeking to fill. Whether it's a newly created position or you are replacing an existing employee, it is valuable to review thoroughly the tasks and responsibilities involved and gain a clear picture of the skills and attributes you require from your candidates.
First get as much information about the post as possible. The best way to do this is often to review any similar descriptions you may have or talk to other employees and supervisors that have similar positions. Then once you have an understanding of the role decide what kind of personality, experience and education are needed from your ideal candidate.
In your job analysis you need to consider the following areas.
Remember that a job description is a live document and needs to be reviewed and amended as appropriate. By having a clear idea of exactly what qualities you need from your candidates - and keeping an eye on any legislation which affects your recruitment plans - you can get your search for a new member of staff off to a great start.
Sue Rees has been assisting a wide variety of clients and candidates in Oxfordshire for over 12 years. Focusing on Accountancy Sue continues to provide a personal and professional service to both clients and candidates alike. http://www.suerees.co.uk
Writing a job description can help you, the employer, gain a clear understanding of exactly what is involved in the role you are seeking to fill. Whether it's a newly created position or you are replacing an existing employee, it is valuable to review thoroughly the tasks and responsibilities involved and gain a clear picture of the skills and attributes you require from your candidates.
First get as much information about the post as possible. The best way to do this is often to review any similar descriptions you may have or talk to other employees and supervisors that have similar positions. Then once you have an understanding of the role decide what kind of personality, experience and education are needed from your ideal candidate.
In your job analysis you need to consider the following areas.
- The mental/physical tasks involved
- How the role will be carried out
- The reason the vacancy exists
- The qualifications and experience required
- The fit of the person especially within the team
- Reporting structure
- Salary and benefits
Remember that a job description is a live document and needs to be reviewed and amended as appropriate. By having a clear idea of exactly what qualities you need from your candidates - and keeping an eye on any legislation which affects your recruitment plans - you can get your search for a new member of staff off to a great start.
Sue Rees has been assisting a wide variety of clients and candidates in Oxfordshire for over 12 years. Focusing on Accountancy Sue continues to provide a personal and professional service to both clients and candidates alike. http://www.suerees.co.uk
Virtual Job Interview Quiz For Technical Positions
By Carole Martin
Choose the best answer:
Question: What Experience Have You Had That Qualifies You For This Position?
Answer #1 My background and experience have been working on a variety of projects and jobs in the hi-tech industry. Most of my experience has been working with Cobra. I want to learn more about the server side of Java, and work for a company that's focused on E-Commerce. I want to work with clients, and continue to grow and be challenged.
Answer #2 For the past four years I have been working in the E-Commerce industry. I am proficient working with JAVA, and a strong working knowledge of HTML and HTTP. I have great communication and teamwork skills, and feel I have a lot to offer as a part of a team.
Answer #3 Since I'm not sure what this job involves, I'm not sure what part of my background applies. I have worked with computers for the past ten years or so. I like working with programs and solving problems. I have been successful in all the jobs I've held. I haven't really found a job that has held my interest, and I know your job would be a challenge and opportunity for me to develop.
Response #1 This is not the strongest answer. This answer focuses on your needs and what you want from the position, rather than on what you can bring to the company, or what qualifies you for the position. The bottom line of the interview for the employer is, "What can you bring to this company?"
Response #2 This is the strongest answer. This answer provides the interviewer with a good idea of the experiences and skills you will bring to the position. In addition to technical knowledge, communications and teamwork skills can be critical to most jobs.
Response #3 This is not the strongest answer. You should know about the job and what the employer is looking for, before going to the interview. If you are in doubt, look through other job positions and note the words used. Each industry has its own vocabulary and jargon. Check out Monsters JobSearch for examples of job listings. Doing some research and homework ahead of time will make a big difference in the interview.
Question: When Have You Been Most Motivated?
Answer #1 My first job in a start-up company. I had to undergo some rigorous training to understand the product and customer. At the same time, we were actually working with the customer. It required a lot of self-direction and motivation. I thrived on the whole experience - the discipline, the planning, the deadlines. It was a pressure cooker, but I got through it.
Answer #2 When I have had a specific project to complete. I like to know the specifics of a project - from beginning to end. I like definite deadlines and I like to meet those deadlines. I expect some deviation from the original plan, but I try to stay focused and not let myself drift too far. I have a great attention-to-detail, and like to take my time and do it right the first time.
Answer #3 When I'm working with people, and helping them solve problems. That's what I like about this industry, you are able to advise and assist customers. My strength is communications and problem solving. I have had several commendations for my customer service work. That's when I'm at my best and most motivated.
Response #1 This is the strongest answer. It has energy and enthusiasm. Companies are looking for high-energy people who are able to be in the moment. This answer demonstrates self-motivation, passion, energy, and ability to cope under pressure. It also provides a specific example of a time when you were highly motivated.
Response #2 This is not the strongest answer. It is an OK answer, depending on the position description. This answer indicates a need for order, and not a lot of flexibility. If perfection and attention-to-detail are required, this answer would be appropriate. If the position description is about "flexible and able to work in a fast-paced environment," this would not be a good fit. This answer does not provide an example to support your assertions.
Response #3 This is not the strongest answer. The answer is vague. It could be the answer to almost any job that includes customer contact. If you are applying for a position in the technical industry it would be best to give examples that involve user and technical problems. Customer service is a worthwhile skill, but this answer needs more specifics.
Carole Martin, America's #1 Interview Coach is the original interview coach for Monster.com and author of four job interview books published by McGraw- Hill. Reserve your seat at her live 2-day Speed Interview Event coming soon via teleconference. Apply to be in the "Hot Seat" and receive instant feedback from Ms.Martin.Visit her Free Job Interview Coaching Center and take her Practice Interview.
Choose the best answer:
Question: What Experience Have You Had That Qualifies You For This Position?
Answer #1 My background and experience have been working on a variety of projects and jobs in the hi-tech industry. Most of my experience has been working with Cobra. I want to learn more about the server side of Java, and work for a company that's focused on E-Commerce. I want to work with clients, and continue to grow and be challenged.
Answer #2 For the past four years I have been working in the E-Commerce industry. I am proficient working with JAVA, and a strong working knowledge of HTML and HTTP. I have great communication and teamwork skills, and feel I have a lot to offer as a part of a team.
Answer #3 Since I'm not sure what this job involves, I'm not sure what part of my background applies. I have worked with computers for the past ten years or so. I like working with programs and solving problems. I have been successful in all the jobs I've held. I haven't really found a job that has held my interest, and I know your job would be a challenge and opportunity for me to develop.
Response #1 This is not the strongest answer. This answer focuses on your needs and what you want from the position, rather than on what you can bring to the company, or what qualifies you for the position. The bottom line of the interview for the employer is, "What can you bring to this company?"
Response #2 This is the strongest answer. This answer provides the interviewer with a good idea of the experiences and skills you will bring to the position. In addition to technical knowledge, communications and teamwork skills can be critical to most jobs.
Response #3 This is not the strongest answer. You should know about the job and what the employer is looking for, before going to the interview. If you are in doubt, look through other job positions and note the words used. Each industry has its own vocabulary and jargon. Check out Monsters JobSearch for examples of job listings. Doing some research and homework ahead of time will make a big difference in the interview.
Question: When Have You Been Most Motivated?
Answer #1 My first job in a start-up company. I had to undergo some rigorous training to understand the product and customer. At the same time, we were actually working with the customer. It required a lot of self-direction and motivation. I thrived on the whole experience - the discipline, the planning, the deadlines. It was a pressure cooker, but I got through it.
Answer #2 When I have had a specific project to complete. I like to know the specifics of a project - from beginning to end. I like definite deadlines and I like to meet those deadlines. I expect some deviation from the original plan, but I try to stay focused and not let myself drift too far. I have a great attention-to-detail, and like to take my time and do it right the first time.
Answer #3 When I'm working with people, and helping them solve problems. That's what I like about this industry, you are able to advise and assist customers. My strength is communications and problem solving. I have had several commendations for my customer service work. That's when I'm at my best and most motivated.
Response #1 This is the strongest answer. It has energy and enthusiasm. Companies are looking for high-energy people who are able to be in the moment. This answer demonstrates self-motivation, passion, energy, and ability to cope under pressure. It also provides a specific example of a time when you were highly motivated.
Response #2 This is not the strongest answer. It is an OK answer, depending on the position description. This answer indicates a need for order, and not a lot of flexibility. If perfection and attention-to-detail are required, this answer would be appropriate. If the position description is about "flexible and able to work in a fast-paced environment," this would not be a good fit. This answer does not provide an example to support your assertions.
Response #3 This is not the strongest answer. The answer is vague. It could be the answer to almost any job that includes customer contact. If you are applying for a position in the technical industry it would be best to give examples that involve user and technical problems. Customer service is a worthwhile skill, but this answer needs more specifics.
Carole Martin, America's #1 Interview Coach is the original interview coach for Monster.com and author of four job interview books published by McGraw- Hill. Reserve your seat at her live 2-day Speed Interview Event coming soon via teleconference. Apply to be in the "Hot Seat" and receive instant feedback from Ms.Martin.Visit her Free Job Interview Coaching Center and take her Practice Interview.
How to Impress People at Your New Job
By Tony Jacowski
It takes a long time to find the right job - and more importantly, stay on with the organization. Dismissals often take place within 6 months of becoming employed, due to a failure to understand the company's culture and fit in.
When you take a job, in the initial weeks you will be trained. This is the time that you need to create a good impression. The initial weeks are crucial, as your behavior is being observed and people are trying to get to know you.
This is the time when your boss and your colleagues form the most lasting impressions about you. They definitely don't expect you to be perfect, but certain expectations are always there.
Ensure you don't disappoint them. As long as you show them your intelligence, versatility and willingness to work in a team they will be happy to work with you. In the long run, your boss is ultimately responsible for your success in the organization - so never throw your weight around or show attitude, as that creates a negative impact on them.
Work with the team - don't try to be the boss simply because you think you are the best.
Here are a few useful tips for doing just that.
Take a Break
Never take a new job immediately after you quit one. Take a break to clear your mind, relax and have fun, and take a vacation if possible.
You will then feel refreshed and relaxed, and ready to start your new job.
Check Your Interview Notes
Try to recall the names of the people you were introduced to and recognize them on your first day. This will create a good impression on them - people feel important when you give them a little recognition.
Work Full Days
Know where, when and whom to report to on day one. Get there early on the first day. Never be late, and leave the office at the same time that your co-workers do.
Observe peoples' schedules and work habits so that you know how to react and how to cooperate and relate to them.
Project Positive Energy
Show your colleagues that you are happy to join them and be a part of the team. This will motivate them to help you succeed, because they will take interest in sharing their experience and knowledge about the company with you.
Look Good
Appearance matters. Don't go to work the first day shabbily dressed. Always smile and be cheerful because initially, all eyes will be on you. Make maximum use of this and create an impact.
These are a few basic tips; in short, it is the first week on the job that you need to create a good impression. You are responsible for your own success - prove it with your skills and cooperation with your colleagues.
Tony Jacowski is a quality analyst for The MBA Journal. Aveta Solutions - Six Sigma Online ( http://www.sixsigmaonline.org ) offers online six sigma training and certification classes for lean six sigma, black belts, green belts, and yellow belts.
It takes a long time to find the right job - and more importantly, stay on with the organization. Dismissals often take place within 6 months of becoming employed, due to a failure to understand the company's culture and fit in.
When you take a job, in the initial weeks you will be trained. This is the time that you need to create a good impression. The initial weeks are crucial, as your behavior is being observed and people are trying to get to know you.
This is the time when your boss and your colleagues form the most lasting impressions about you. They definitely don't expect you to be perfect, but certain expectations are always there.
Ensure you don't disappoint them. As long as you show them your intelligence, versatility and willingness to work in a team they will be happy to work with you. In the long run, your boss is ultimately responsible for your success in the organization - so never throw your weight around or show attitude, as that creates a negative impact on them.
Work with the team - don't try to be the boss simply because you think you are the best.
Here are a few useful tips for doing just that.
Take a Break
Never take a new job immediately after you quit one. Take a break to clear your mind, relax and have fun, and take a vacation if possible.
You will then feel refreshed and relaxed, and ready to start your new job.
Check Your Interview Notes
Try to recall the names of the people you were introduced to and recognize them on your first day. This will create a good impression on them - people feel important when you give them a little recognition.
Work Full Days
Know where, when and whom to report to on day one. Get there early on the first day. Never be late, and leave the office at the same time that your co-workers do.
Observe peoples' schedules and work habits so that you know how to react and how to cooperate and relate to them.
Project Positive Energy
Show your colleagues that you are happy to join them and be a part of the team. This will motivate them to help you succeed, because they will take interest in sharing their experience and knowledge about the company with you.
Look Good
Appearance matters. Don't go to work the first day shabbily dressed. Always smile and be cheerful because initially, all eyes will be on you. Make maximum use of this and create an impact.
These are a few basic tips; in short, it is the first week on the job that you need to create a good impression. You are responsible for your own success - prove it with your skills and cooperation with your colleagues.
Tony Jacowski is a quality analyst for The MBA Journal. Aveta Solutions - Six Sigma Online ( http://www.sixsigmaonline.org ) offers online six sigma training and certification classes for lean six sigma, black belts, green belts, and yellow belts.
Become a Computer Programmer
By U Urbano
Computer programmers are responsible for writing the detailed instructions that cause a computer to perform a specific task. The usually-complex set of instructions, known as a software program, can be written in any of several languages understandable to the computer. Programmers usually work closely with computer software engineers and systems analysts, who design how the software program will work in a high-level sense. The programmer will then take their high-level software design and translate it into a workable set of specific computer code that the computer can follow. Programmers not only write programs but often also update, modify, and expand existing programs. Most programmers know more than one programming language and typically are able to learn new languages relatively easily.
The two general categories of computer programmer are applications programmers and systems programmers. Applications programmers write programs which perform a specific task, whereas systems programmers write programs which control how a computer handles the various jobs it needs to do and how it communicates with peripheral equipment such as terminals, printers, and disk drives.
Education, Certification, Licensing
Although some programmers hold only an associate's degree, most of them have a bachelor's degree in computer science, mathematics, or a related field. For some jobs, a graduate degree is required. To an increasing extent, the level of education and training required by employers for this occupational field is rising and expected to further increase. Certain types of employer may require specialized expertise; for example, employers who use computers for business applications typically prefer to hire graduates who have had college courses in management information systems and/or business. Due to the rapid advancement of technology, programmers must continuously keep their knowledge and skills current and can expect to regularly need to take courses sponsored by their employer and offered by software vendors or local colleges and universities.
Certification is a good way to demonstrate proficiency and often gives the job candidate a competitive advantage. There is a wide variety of certification available in the programming field. Some certifications are specific to certain programming languages. Others are associated with certain vendors or software firms who may require professionals who work with their products to carry their specialized certifications. Other varieties of certification are also available through various organizations.
This article by U Urbano on programming schools and jobs has been provided courtesy of City Town Info.
Computer programmers are responsible for writing the detailed instructions that cause a computer to perform a specific task. The usually-complex set of instructions, known as a software program, can be written in any of several languages understandable to the computer. Programmers usually work closely with computer software engineers and systems analysts, who design how the software program will work in a high-level sense. The programmer will then take their high-level software design and translate it into a workable set of specific computer code that the computer can follow. Programmers not only write programs but often also update, modify, and expand existing programs. Most programmers know more than one programming language and typically are able to learn new languages relatively easily.
The two general categories of computer programmer are applications programmers and systems programmers. Applications programmers write programs which perform a specific task, whereas systems programmers write programs which control how a computer handles the various jobs it needs to do and how it communicates with peripheral equipment such as terminals, printers, and disk drives.
Education, Certification, Licensing
Although some programmers hold only an associate's degree, most of them have a bachelor's degree in computer science, mathematics, or a related field. For some jobs, a graduate degree is required. To an increasing extent, the level of education and training required by employers for this occupational field is rising and expected to further increase. Certain types of employer may require specialized expertise; for example, employers who use computers for business applications typically prefer to hire graduates who have had college courses in management information systems and/or business. Due to the rapid advancement of technology, programmers must continuously keep their knowledge and skills current and can expect to regularly need to take courses sponsored by their employer and offered by software vendors or local colleges and universities.
Certification is a good way to demonstrate proficiency and often gives the job candidate a competitive advantage. There is a wide variety of certification available in the programming field. Some certifications are specific to certain programming languages. Others are associated with certain vendors or software firms who may require professionals who work with their products to carry their specialized certifications. Other varieties of certification are also available through various organizations.
This article by U Urbano on programming schools and jobs has been provided courtesy of City Town Info.
Where to Look For Quality Microsoft Office Training Online
By Bob Hope
Among the popular desktop productivity application software, Microsoft office holds a place of prominence. Despite rivals like Corel and open office trying to dent in its user base it still remains the market leader in terms of user base and popularity. As a matter of fact, Microsoft Office has been around almost a decade. Its origins can be traced back to the days of the Windows inception. However over the years the company has released several versions of its popular Office productivity suite.
The newer versions look sleeker and offer more features. While the seasoned Office users have welcomed the change, the first time users often find the ever changing interface of office quite daunting to master. There are a number of new users who get intimidated by the huge number of menus and sub menus in Microsoft office applications. They take a lot of time in learning the basic operations and then spend even longer time in learning the more advanced features.
For the novice users the Microsoft office training modules and Microsoft office tutorials are very helpful. As a matter of fact, the help files are installed in one's computer when he loads Microsoft Office. These files are helpful for the starters. But those who want to clear the Microsoft office specialist certification program would require hardcore and intensive training. This certification tests a student's core knowledge in the software like word, Excel and PowerPoint. He needs to choose an elective which can be Outlook or Access.
There are a number of institutions that assist the students in clearing the Microsoft Office Certification programs. The office training programs are also available for the working executives who need to brush up their skill level. The fees for the training vary from one place to another. The certification can boost one's chance to get a plum job in IT sector or MNCs.
As an alternative one can use the Office Training CDs. The CDs are designed to give an intuitive and multimedia learning experience to the users. These are ideal for imparting training to a group of employees in an organization. While opting for Microsoft excel training or training in any other software in MS Office suite one needs to remember that each training module has a time span pre designed. It would not be advisable to hurry up while undergoing training. It will result in the candidate missing out the details which is definitely not desirable.
There are a number of companies that provide top notch Microsoft Office Training online. One needs to check the reputation of such companies before seeking training from them. If one wants a one stop online solution for training in MS office his best choice is a company named customguide.com. It offers highly flexible and customizable training solution for companies and individual users. It offers training for the various versions of Microsoft Office and so the users need not have the latest version in their possession.
Bob Hope is author of this article on Excel Tutorials.
Find more information about Microsoft Office Tutorials here.
Among the popular desktop productivity application software, Microsoft office holds a place of prominence. Despite rivals like Corel and open office trying to dent in its user base it still remains the market leader in terms of user base and popularity. As a matter of fact, Microsoft Office has been around almost a decade. Its origins can be traced back to the days of the Windows inception. However over the years the company has released several versions of its popular Office productivity suite.
The newer versions look sleeker and offer more features. While the seasoned Office users have welcomed the change, the first time users often find the ever changing interface of office quite daunting to master. There are a number of new users who get intimidated by the huge number of menus and sub menus in Microsoft office applications. They take a lot of time in learning the basic operations and then spend even longer time in learning the more advanced features.
For the novice users the Microsoft office training modules and Microsoft office tutorials are very helpful. As a matter of fact, the help files are installed in one's computer when he loads Microsoft Office. These files are helpful for the starters. But those who want to clear the Microsoft office specialist certification program would require hardcore and intensive training. This certification tests a student's core knowledge in the software like word, Excel and PowerPoint. He needs to choose an elective which can be Outlook or Access.
There are a number of institutions that assist the students in clearing the Microsoft Office Certification programs. The office training programs are also available for the working executives who need to brush up their skill level. The fees for the training vary from one place to another. The certification can boost one's chance to get a plum job in IT sector or MNCs.
As an alternative one can use the Office Training CDs. The CDs are designed to give an intuitive and multimedia learning experience to the users. These are ideal for imparting training to a group of employees in an organization. While opting for Microsoft excel training or training in any other software in MS Office suite one needs to remember that each training module has a time span pre designed. It would not be advisable to hurry up while undergoing training. It will result in the candidate missing out the details which is definitely not desirable.
There are a number of companies that provide top notch Microsoft Office Training online. One needs to check the reputation of such companies before seeking training from them. If one wants a one stop online solution for training in MS office his best choice is a company named customguide.com. It offers highly flexible and customizable training solution for companies and individual users. It offers training for the various versions of Microsoft Office and so the users need not have the latest version in their possession.
Bob Hope is author of this article on Excel Tutorials.
Find more information about Microsoft Office Tutorials here.
Career Aptitude Test - Take Some Tests and Choose Your Career
By Paul Sarwanawadya
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.
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.
Online Jobs For Teens - Do These Jobs Exist?
By Jason Welsh
Teenagers now have to find their own way of making money to support their financial needs. One way of doing this is a part time job. But with the demands of school, how can a minor find a good job that does not require them to report to an office or a workplace everyday? Two words: online jobs.
Online jobs for teens is now a common way for kids to earn money without even leaving the house. The job is usually answering surveys for different companies or promoting a certain product whatsoever. There are several companies that are establishing their own websites on the world wide web and in order for them to gain publicity, they put up surveys for teens to answer so that they can receive either good rep or bad rep for either the company or the product they are selling.
These online jobs for teens pay at a minimum of $2 but these payments vary from the companies that are putting up these jobs. These jobs are not only placed up for earning money though. Other websites place up these surveys to be answered by teens in exchange of points that are being used for applications being used in different social networks.
This is a big convenience to not only teenagers, but also adults looking for small ways to earn extra money. They can earn money at home and not have to put in so much effort. It's something easy to do after a long day of school or work. This is the benefit of online jobs for teens.
CashCrate is the highest paying most reputable paid survey service on the internet. Start survey filling today and make a big nice wad of cash!
Teenagers now have to find their own way of making money to support their financial needs. One way of doing this is a part time job. But with the demands of school, how can a minor find a good job that does not require them to report to an office or a workplace everyday? Two words: online jobs.
Online jobs for teens is now a common way for kids to earn money without even leaving the house. The job is usually answering surveys for different companies or promoting a certain product whatsoever. There are several companies that are establishing their own websites on the world wide web and in order for them to gain publicity, they put up surveys for teens to answer so that they can receive either good rep or bad rep for either the company or the product they are selling.
These online jobs for teens pay at a minimum of $2 but these payments vary from the companies that are putting up these jobs. These jobs are not only placed up for earning money though. Other websites place up these surveys to be answered by teens in exchange of points that are being used for applications being used in different social networks.
This is a big convenience to not only teenagers, but also adults looking for small ways to earn extra money. They can earn money at home and not have to put in so much effort. It's something easy to do after a long day of school or work. This is the benefit of online jobs for teens.
CashCrate is the highest paying most reputable paid survey service on the internet. Start survey filling today and make a big nice wad of cash!
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