Blog Feed: Employment and Career Advice

As you prepare to look for finance jobs, you may be wondering which U.S. cities are world-renowned for your course of study. Everyone talks about Wall Street as the finance capital of the world. Here you’ll find the headquarters of the largest investment banks like Goldman Sachs, Morgan Stanley, Lehman Brothers and Merrill Lynch. Just [...]

NON-FINANCIAL SKILLS REQUIRED TO LAND FINANCE JOBS

Published on 2012-05-04 07:35:14

Most people automatically assume that any math whiz can easily land one of the finance jobs listed online. However, senior financial manager Mitch Pisik says that the “accounting / financial aspect of the job is the floor, not the ceiling.” To be truly successful in finance jobs, one must possess the following additional competencies. - [...]

ACCOUNTING JOBS THAT AREN’T BORING

Published on 2012-05-02 07:41:23

The prevailing stereotype is that accounting jobs are boring “bean-counter” positions for people who don’t mind the daily 9-5 grind and predictable tasks. However, the industry isn’t all banks and Wall Street. Every facet of our economy relies on accountants to keep track of profits and budgets, so you can actually find some pretty fascinating [...]

SCHOOL ADMINISTRATIVE JOBS

Published on 2012-04-30 08:38:52

Anyone who has been through the school system has probably thought, at some point or another, “I could probably do a better job!” After all, school administrative jobs pay very, very well. Principals make anywhere from $85,000/year for elementary school to $97,486 for senior high school. College deans make over $100,000/year and Chief Academic Officers [...]

LEGAL JOBS: THE UPS & DOWNS OF BEING A LEGAL SECRETARY

Published on 2012-04-27 07:36:25

Are you wondering how to get your foot in the door and begin a legal jobs career, even though you have no real work experience? Don’t worry, says Jill Hale, president of the National Association of Legal Professionals. “There are many attorneys who will hire someone with no legal background if they feel you’re bright [...]

QUALIFICATIONS FOR SALES MANAGEMENT JOBS

Published on 2012-04-25 08:33:45

Bare Minimum Education Requirements For Sales Management Jobs: Most people working in sales management jobs have their Bachelor’s Degrees, although Graduate Degrees are preferred. However, it is also possible to start off as a “shining star” on the sales team and work your way up the corporate ladder, as most companies do prefer to promote [...]

Tell Tale Signs You are About to be Fired

Published on 2012-04-24 08:10:52

Nobody likes the sinking feeling they get when they think they’re about to be fired. Sometimes we become so paranoid that we start to question everything. Why didn’t my boss say hi to me? Did that coworker just look at me funny? Nobody wants to get fired. We have too many bills to pay, we [...]

WHAT SALES MANAGEMENT JOBS ENTAIL

Published on 2012-04-23 07:31:22

“If you’re good at sales, why not pursue sales management jobs?” you may wonder. After all, sales management is a challenging, yet rewarding, career path. You’ll combine practical knowledge of the products or services you’re selling with soft skills like leadership, communication and relationship building. If you’re a highly motivated “people person,” you have the [...]

5 Coolest Jobs in Forensic Science

Published on 2012-04-23 07:12:10

5 Coolest Jobs in Forensic Science Forensic science is a growing field. According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, job growth for forensic technicians is expected to grow at a well-above-average 20 percent between 2008 and 2018. With that kind of employment potential, if you have the interest and scientific aptitude, a career in [...]

GLOBAL ACCOUNTING JOBS

Published on 2012-04-20 07:29:00

Students who love to travel and excel in math may consider one of the many global accounting jobs overseas. In addition to learning a foreign language like Chinese, French or Spanish, you will also need an understanding of trade regulations, tax codes, auditing and financial reporting procedures and standard accounting methods. Currently, business leaders are [...]

SPECIALIZING IN HUMAN RESOURCE JOBS

Published on 2012-04-18 08:25:39

Human Resources is a core component of any business, but it can be challenging to stand out from the competition. How can you prepare yourself for a successful interview and show that you are a prime candidate when so many people are all vying for the same human resource jobs? There are essentially three ways [...]

HOW TO GET ON THE FAST TRACK TO NURSING JOBS

Published on 2012-04-16 07:23:37

One of the reasons nursing jobs are so desirable is that they offer a quick career path. This is ideal for people who are looking to switch careers, get back into the workforce after a break, or start earning a decent paycheck as soon as possible after high school. Accelerated Bachelor of Science in Nursing [...]

HUMAN RESOURCE JOBS: GENERALIST OR SPECIALIST?

Published on 2012-04-13 08:21:38

Human resource jobs offer two different career paths – to generalize or to specialize. Which path you pursue depends on four important questions you must ask yourself. Do you like diversity or predictability in your day-to-day life? Specialist human resource jobs are best if you like to focus on a narrow set of tasks and [...]

BANKING JOBS: BRANCH MANAGEMENT

Published on 2012-04-11 07:20:02

One of the top-paying banking jobs is the Branch Management position. You’re not only good with numbers, but you’re also part salesman, part human resource manager and part customer service rep. Your primary responsibilities will be staff management, business development and customer service. You will be responsible for opening the vault in the morning and [...]

NURSING JOBS IN HEALTH INFORMATION

Published on 2012-04-09 07:17:39

The annual conference of the Healthcare Information and Management Systems Society expressed concern that there wouldn’t be enough people equipped to handle the growing volume and complexity of managing electronic health records. As a result, many people pursuing nursing jobs are also encouraged to specialize in health information technology. Health information nursing jobs is a [...]

WORKING YOUR WAY UP THE CUSTOMER SERVICE JOBS LADDER

Published on 2012-04-06 08:16:00

Customer service jobs aren’t the most glamorous positions in the world, but they are the most realistic option if you dropped out of high school, finished up with a G.E.D., or did not pursue higher education. If you do your job well and stay in the industry, you have the potential to make $88,000 / [...]

ADVICE FOR WORKING HOME-BASED CUSTOMER SERVICE JOBS

Published on 2012-04-04 07:23:41

Working home-based customer service jobs can be dreams-come-true for many people who dislike the idea of having to commute to work, deal with other people or buy a new wardrobe. You don’t have to worry about nagging bosses looking over your shoulder, set schedules, wearing pantyhose or rush hour traffic. However, it takes a certain [...]

Reassessing Your Personal Work Ethics

Published on 2012-04-03 08:09:27

You may end your day of work and wonder how you spent 8 hours at the computer, but didn’t accomplish anything. The sad truth is it can be extremely easy to waste time on the computer instead of getting work done. Whether it’s too much time checking your email or playing on Facebook, this time [...]

TIPS TO DRAFT A RESUME FOR TECHNOLOGY JOBS

Published on 2012-04-02 07:07:16

Your technology jobs resume will be your first impression with a prospective employer. For IT positions, no section is more important than the “skills” section. First and foremost, it is important that you are honest and avoid exaggerating your level of expertise, as this just about always backfires in the interview. Denote your skills with [...]

Beyond Monster-Using Alternative Websites to Find a Job

Published on 2012-04-01 06:47:27

It seems like when we are in need of a new job, we tend to stick to the same well-known websites to find job postings. When we visit these websites multiple times in one day, it doesn’t leave us with many new options. When you want to find a job, you need to break yourself [...]

VA Healthcare Opportunities for Nurses

Published on 2012-03-31 06:59:21

Working for the United States Department of Veteran Affairs (also known as the VA) as a nurse can be very rewarding. It’s not only rewarding because of the yearly salary or benefits, but also because you are helping the people that fought for our country and our freedom. Below are some of the great opportunities [...]

WOMEN ARE NEEDED TO FILL TECHNOLOGY JOBS

Published on 2012-03-30 07:05:06

A 2010 study by the National Center for Women in Technology reported a 79 percent decrease in the number of women majoring in Computer Science from 2000 to 2008. Now women fill just 27 percent of all computer science technology jobs. STEM careers (Science, Technology, Engineering and Math) do not have to be boys’ clubs, [...]

Seven Questions You Must Ask Yourself Before You Ask for a Raise

Published on 2012-03-29 08:00:11

Who wouldn’t like a pay raise at their job? Unfortunately, raises aren’t always given automatically, and it can be nerve-wracking to ask for one. When you decide to go for it, here are seven questions you must ask yourself first before you ask your boss. Do I deserve a raise? Before you ask for a [...]

IT JOBS HIRING MOMENTUM PICKS UP: IS A BUBBLE LOOMING?

Published on 2012-03-28 08:00:38

U.S. tech companies with a market value of more than $100 million have increased the number of IT jobs offered by 50 percent over the last two years, according to Bloomberg News. And both small to mid size businesses in software, electronics and web services have boosted payrolls five-fold to attract the best talent. Is [...]

HOW TO KEEP IT JOBS IN 2012

Published on 2012-03-26 09:00:55

IT jobs made their comeback in 2011, with a glut of software engineers moving from start-ups to millionaires running companies like LinkedIn, Groupon and Zynga. Software engineering and IT management firms employed roughly 1.5 million people in 2011, which was up 15 percent since 2001. Despite all this prosperity, the Bureau of Labor Statistics reports [...]

A MECHANICAL ENGINEER’S ADVICE FOR YOUNG PEOPLE IN ENGINEERING JOBS

Published on 2012-03-23 09:00:37

Raymond J. Wojcik is a life member of the American Society of Mechanical Engineers who spent 44 years in the field with five employers (Foster Wheeler Corp, PSE&G, Burns & Roe Enterprises, Tighe-Firtion-Carrino, and the City of Newark). In a recent ASME magazine article, he shared his engineering jobs advice for young people starting out [...]

The Opportunities Available with an MPA

Published on 2012-03-22 12:30:51

Public administration jobs are one of the few career fields that are doing well and are expected to hold steady for the time being, despite today’s tough economic state. There are several different career opportunities that are made available to those who receive their Master of Pubic Administration (MPA) degree. It has even been said [...]

MILITARY VETERANS FIND ENGINEERING JOBS WITH GE

Published on 2012-03-21 08:00:51

General Electric Company has just announced plans to offer 5,000 engineering jobs for military veterans over the next five years in what they call a “Hiring Our Heroes” initiative. This coincides with the White House administration’s focus on job creation during the crucial election cycle. GE’s CEO, Jeffrey Immelt, is one of President Obama’s 27-member [...]

GETTING HEALTH CARE JOBS THROUGH RECRUITERS

Published on 2012-03-19 07:00:58

As a recent grad, you may find it’s surprisingly difficult to get anyone to give your resume a serious look. You may have submitted 10 or 20 applications and felt shocked that you didn’t receive a single call-back. Often the best health care jobs hire solely through a recruiting firm to find more qualified, pre-screened [...]

FINDING FIRST HEALTH CARE JOBS

Published on 2012-03-16 07:30:14

Like every other industry, people often have trouble finding their first health care jobs. It may seem like everywhere you go is looking for “3-5 years of professional experience.” How can anyone get started in an environment like this? The good news is: there are ways to get around the experience problem. For starters, you [...]

10 WAYS TO BE BETTER AT SALES JOBS

Published on 2012-03-14 07:27:43

Many people working sales jobs strive to be better at what they do. When you are surrounded by so many driven people, it’s hard not to compare numbers – not to mention, you’ve usually got a manager overseeing every move you make and breathing down your neck when your performance starts to slip. Here are [...]

SALES JOBS FOR PEOPLE WHO DON’T LIKE TO SELL

Published on 2012-03-12 07:26:00

You’ve been working sales jobs forever… your resume is chock-full of sales jobs… but here’s the rub: you hate sales jobs! It’s not so much that you don’t like your coworkers or the idea of helping others with their needs, but the high pressure involved with selling is just not for everyone. Maybe you’re naturally [...]

3 FINANCE JOBS THAT LEAD TO BIG PAYDAYS

Published on 2012-03-09 08:24:40

University degrees are the industry standard for finance jobs, but that’s not all. People who want to get a leg up on the competition now need to seek out credentials that further differentiate their resume from the masses. In this blog, we’ll take a look at a few credentials worth getting. CFP (Certified Financial Planner): [...]

CELEBRITIES WHO WORKED FINANCE JOBS

Published on 2012-03-07 09:20:38

Not every celebrity is fortunate enough to land roles in theatre, television and films right off-the-bat like Drew Barrymore or Elijah Wood. In fact, many famous people actually worked finance jobs before they reached the spotlight. Being able to manage money is a good skill for the rich and famous to have – lest they [...]

Business Communication Styles – from Email to Smart Phones

Published on 2012-03-06 07:25:42

The way you communicate when it comes to business can make or break your ability to succeed at your job. Here, we take a look at some of the most commonly-used business communication tools and break them down for you, letting you know just what is expected as you navigate through technology used by most [...]

Finding Legal Jobs At A Career Center

Published on 2012-03-05 06:14:53

College career centers are great places to start your search for legal jobs. Many students neglect to reach out for a helping hand at their school – either because they are not aware of the services or because they feel they are better served looking at online job boards. This is a big mistake, experts [...]

Hot Banking Jobs For 2012: Mortgage Serving

Published on 2012-03-02 06:08:03

The number of new foreclosures is just starting to quiet down, but there is still a widespread need for professionals to fill banking jobs in the mortgage servicing sector. You would be helping people with new mortgage loans – whether they are buying a foreclosure property or an existing home up for sale. You would [...]

Highest Paying Human Resource Jobs

Published on 2012-02-29 06:02:36

Nothing costs a company more in the long run than a high turnover rate. For competitive industries, nothing is more crucial to a company’s ingenuity and profitability than attracting the right talent. Human resource jobs are easier in the post-recession era in that more people are in the market for a job right now, so [...]

Accounting Jobs In The Insurance Field

Published on 2012-02-27 06:52:49

Jobseekers in search of accounting jobs would do well to consider the insurance industry as a potential option. Insurance, by nature, is financially complex – which makes it an exciting place for accountants to do business. Every day, there are thousands of small transactions and it takes a real numbers-cruncher to make sense of individual [...]

Trends In Finance Jobs For 2012

Published on 2012-02-24 08:36:34

It’s hard to find good candidates to fill finance jobs these days! You’ll hear this mantra time and time again from companies. Human resources personnel were extremely selective in who they hired for their banking, accounting and finance departments in 2011, a trend which is likely to continue throughout 2012. What Do You Need To [...]

10 Things You Should Do to Ensure Your CV is Free from Errors

Published on 2012-02-23 08:05:29

We’ve all heard it before: “You only get one chance to make a first impression.” This is certainly true when it comes to a job hunt. Your CV is the first impression a potential employer will have of you. Often, if it’s filled with errors, the employer will simply move on to the next candidate. [...]

Outside Sales Jobs

Published on 2012-02-22 07:30:24

PayScale recently interviewed Jason M. from Black Diamond, Washington who is employed by iLocal Marketing Inc. in the outside sales jobs field. After getting his associate’s degree from Green River Community College, he dug right into this position, which involved traveling to businesses to sell his firm’s services. What Do Outside Sales Jobs Entail? According [...]

Want to Be a News Anchor? 5 Things You Should Know

Published on 2012-02-21 20:40:12

The career of a TV news anchor can be very exciting. However, there are several things that people don’t consider when aiming for this type of job. Whether it’s handling difficult stories or moving to another city, there are several things you should consider before choosing the career of a news anchor. The Right Journalism [...]

The Rundown On Sales Management Jobs

Published on 2012-02-20 08:24:23

US News & World Report mentioned sales management jobs as one of the top choices for 2011. This position attracts the type of person who likes to be high-profile and who is comfortable with a lot of responsibility. These people are effective sales professionals looking for upward mobility, where they can motivate and educate other [...]

Resume Tips To Land Customer Service Jobs

Published on 2012-02-17 08:21:29

When the recession began, there were 2.3 million customer service jobs in this country, making it one of the largest industries. Most people think of retail stores, call centers or fast food positions, but customer service jobs also include high-paying business support services, employment services, brokerage firms and insurance carriers. Here are a few tips [...]

3 Common Career Gripes and How to Fix Them

Published on 2012-02-16 07:04:28

Careers are one of the most stressful aspects of a person’s life. Not only does their livelihood depend on how much money their career brings them, their happiness can also be affected by career choice too. On an average week, if you work full-time, you spend more time with colleagues than you do family members [...]

15 Skills Required For Technology Jobs

Published on 2012-02-15 08:19:15

Are you considering technology jobs for your future career? You’re wise to bark up this tree, since technology jobs are very high-paying and rewarding. You’ll work in a fast-paced environment that really demands all brain cells put to good use, but there is good job security in this ever-growing field that makes it all worthwhile. [...]

How to Set Up a Virtual Office

Published on 2012-02-14 07:13:55

Whether you’re working from home under an employer or have a home based business, a virtual office is a must. But, what is a virtual office? More importantly, what do you need for one? The following not only describes what a virtual office is, but the best spot to create one and a list of [...]

5 High-Paying IT Jobs In 2012

Published on 2012-02-13 09:12:42

IT jobs are still poised to be extremely necessary in 2012, no matter what people may say about “cloud computing taking over the jobs of living, breathing people.” In fact, cloud computing has only created new roles for IT professionals in the coming year. Industry analysts told CIO Magazine they expect 2012 to be “10 [...]

Nursing Jobs: Clinical Nurse Specialist

Published on 2012-02-10 09:19:08

In the world of nursing jobs, Clinical Nurse Specialists were the first to graduate with their Master’s Degrees more than 40 years ago. These experts work in health care settings and also go out into the community to liaison with educators, researchers and government officials. The Institute of Medicine Future of Nursing report said that, [...]

Want To Bank Cash? Try Engineering Jobs!

Published on 2012-02-09 07:09:51

The Class of 2011 scored higher-paying jobs than 2010 graduates, according to a recent report. The new hires taking home the fattest paychecks included those working in computer science and engineering jobs. The average starting salary overall was $41,701 – which represents an increase of 2.3 percent from the average salary in 2010, says the [...]

Navigating Commission Plans of Sales Jobs

Published on 2012-02-08 08:14:05

� When you start new sales jobs, some employers give employees the option of selecting their desired commission plan. This can range from accepting a higher salary with a lower commission or opting to be paid based on your individual sales. There are often scenarios where you may move to higher commission brackets after you [...]

5 Reasons to Consider a Career in Healthcare

Published on 2012-02-07 08:22:03

If for any reason you find yourself pondering a new career, then you may find that the choices can be overwhelming. After all, if you are going to invest your time and energy into getting an education, job hunting, and training, you want to be sure you are heading down the right path from the [...]

Home Healthcare Jobs

Published on 2012-02-06 08:11:32

There were 1.7 million Americans working home healthcare jobs in 2008. In fact, home healthcare jobs are on pace to grow by 50 percent between 2008 and 2018, which is much faster than the average occupation. This dramatic rise is related to the increasing number of aging baby boomers, and the rising trend of wanting [...]

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