Archive for the ‘Career Advice’ Category
Monday, June 27th, 2011
Thinking of embarking on a new career in 2011, but not sure where to begin? How about with a job that not only pays well but offers considerable stability or, perhaps, even job growth? After all, a handsome paycheck isn’t worth much if it’s in a field that’s expected to become the next recession casualty. Following are eight of our top picks for gigs expected to be both prosperous and abundant in the coming decade.
Tags: accountant jobs, cardiovascular technologist jobs, career opportunity, database administrator jobs, dental hygienist jobs, interior designer jobs, job stability, marketing manager jobs, new career, occupational therapist jobs
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Monday, June 20th, 2011
From online writing jobs and graphic design to software development and social media marketing jobs, countless creative types are hanging their own virtual shingle, often with a minimum of overhead and sometimes even surpassing the payscale. Seven successful web workers share their different types of web careers, how they did it, how you can follow in their footsteps, and what pitfalls to watch out for when working online.
Tags: online career search, online careers, online job search, online jobs, Resume Spider, ResumeSpider, web careers
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Friday, May 20th, 2011
You need to start bringing home a little extra bacon for your family, but you also need to be available when your kids wake from their nap or get home from school. Not to worry. You don’t have to sign up for the overnight night shift to around your kids’ schedule. Herewith, eight part-time jobs that pay decently and offer some degree of flexibility.
Tags: at home jobs, flexible careers, flexible job opportunity, flexible jobs, jobs for moms, part-time jobs, Resume Spider, ResumeSpider
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Wednesday, May 4th, 2011
No matter which way you slice the news about the economy, and the especially news about unemployment, there’s always one choice that makes sense. If you can, get skills for the jobs in high demand. There are quite a few out there. Even though people are tighter with their spending (tough on retail), the housing market is unstable (less real estate work) and fewer new building projects are happening (so long construction jobs), other industries have opportunities. You just need the job skills to get started.
Tags: high demand jobs, high demand medical job, Job Search, job skills, jobs in demand, Resume Spider, ResumeSpider
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Monday, May 2nd, 2011
Changing careers in a downturn isn’t easy. Workers find themselves wondering how to handle the topic in an interview so it sounds like a positive thing for both them and a potential employer. Career-changers compete for job openings with more experienced workers in their new chosen field. But for those with determination, a concrete game plan, and a willingness to do what it takes, a down economy can present unique opportunities to update a resume.
Tags: career change, career change guide, career options, career-changers, changing careers, Resume Spider, ResumeSpider
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Thursday, April 28th, 2011
With the current American economy in a recession, it can be difficult to maintain a positive attitude in the workplace. In fact, sometimes it can seem like Mission Impossible. Instead of falling victim to the negative work attitudes that surround you, make an effort to buck the trend. Look for the good in your coworkers and your workplace. By learning how to communicate with coworkers effectively, you will gain recognition as a force of positive attitude in the workplace.
Tags: communicate with coworkers, positive attitude, Recession, Resume Spider, ResumeSpider
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Friday, April 22nd, 2011
Do you feel like you’re just making it through day after grueling day of work while only barely keeping up with your bills? Maybe it’s time you considered a low stress job that pays well. They do exist, according to the fortunate folks who have discovered them.
Tags: high pay jobs, low stress jobs, Resume Spider, ResumeSpider
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Tuesday, April 19th, 2011
Fear. It’s palpable during a recession. We can all feel it in the pit of our stomachs. We’re going to give you an action plan to address your fears so you can not only survive, but thrive during this current United States recession.
Tags: career, Career Advice, career goals, Recession, Resume Spider, ResumeSpider
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Friday, April 15th, 2011
It’s everyone’s dream. As you stroll down the street the perfect job opportunity falls from the sky into your unsuspecting hands. Is your resume ready to go? Have you prepared great responses for your dream job interview?
Of course you haven’t. The irony is that most of us aren’t ready to move quickly on the job front, even for our dream job. Resumes and job interviews can be intimidating and we often avoid thinking about them until the last moment.
Tags: career management, career management action plan, company research, cover letter tips, interview tips, Resume Spider, Resume Tips, ResumeSpider
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Monday, April 11th, 2011
In a tighter economy, more employers offer contract jobs to save on benefits and other expenses involved in a full-time hire. But because they spend less in other areas, they’re usually willing to pay better hourly rates, which means a higher salary to contractors.
Tags: contact jobs, contractors, Job Search, Resume Spider, ResumeSpider
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Friday, April 8th, 2011
The world of marketing has changed with the rise of social-media sites such as LinkedIn, Twitter and Facebook. Now companies are seeking their customers’ attention with tweets, videos, articles, pictures and anything else that will stir up comments and create a following. And, you know what this means? They’re looking for people who know how to create a online buzz.
Tags: online jobs, Resume Spider, ResumeSpider, social media careers, social media jobs, social media marketing
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