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Increase Your Chances Of Landing That Dream Job

Posted on June 13, 2016 by John N. Frank

For those of us who know exactly what kind of work we like, finding that work can be a mixed blessing. On the one hand, being so singularly focused means that you can direct all of your energy towards your dream profession. However, it is also possible that you will sometimes find yourself suffering from having a limited choice available to you. If you are someone who knows exactly what they want out of their professional life, then you are in a uniquely helpful position. The truth is, there are plenty of things you can be doing to improve your chances of getting hired in your chosen field. To help out those who are in this position, we have put together this short post. Here are some essentials you should consider to improve your chances. Continue reading →

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The Top Career Opportunities For The Decade Ahead

Posted on June 13, 2016 by John N. Frank

Right now, workers are worried. First off, our economy is still recovering from one of the worst recessions in living memory. The economy remains sluggish, and the job market is still slow. Then, there is the fact that many jobs are now under threat of automation.

The question for the average US worker, therefore, is what job to choose. In this post, we’re going to look at some of the jobs that are going to be most in demand in the coming decade. So let’s get started.

Elderly Care Worker

Big shifts in demographics mean that there are going to be more older people living in the US over the next ten years. Baby boomers are set to retire en masse, and there simply aren’t the workers to replace them. The silver lining here is that this is likely to mean that there are more jobs in the care sector. Thus, anybody looking for a stable career over the next ten years or so should investigate care work.

Aircraft Mechanic

Whereas other industries look set to be disrupted by digital technology, jobs involving repair work don’t. Well, not yet at least. For the foreseeable future, aircraft will still require mechanics to work on them to carry out repairs. And we can expect that aircraft traffic will increase over the next decade, just as it has done for the past seven. If you’re interested in a career as an aircraft mechanic, you can learn more here.

Networking Specialist

Digital technology might be poised to replace a lot of people. But there’s still an enormous opportunity for the people who implement the technology. Network specialists are going to be in especially high demand over the next decade, perhaps more than programmers. The reason is that the world itself is becoming far more networked. Computers need to be connected to other computers. Systems need to be integrated. And over the next decade, even objects will become part of a network called the internet of things. What’s more, because the job is highly specialist, it’s going to become ever better paid as we move forwards. Continue reading →

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Making Sure You’re Earning What You Need

Posted on June 9, 2016 by John N. Frank

So, you want to know whether the job you have or the job you’re looking at is paying you enough. You’ve likely heard it before. That to get on top of finances, in any situation, you need to put together a budget. It’s always true, too. It is the first step of really understanding what you need to do toward any goal. Especially with long terms savings plans. But there are some of you who might not be so sure as to what to put on it. Or why you need it. So we’re going to look at those points here.

Finding your purpose

The first thing you really want to do is find out why you want to budget. Some people want to understand their financial situation. In most cases, however, there are some kinds of savings involved. Working towards a new car, perhaps, or even towards longer term goals like retirement. Define your purpose, so you don’t give up on it some weeks or months down the line. Continue reading →

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5 Ways Social Media Can Help You Find a Job

Posted on June 9, 2016 by John N. Frank

When it comes to your next job search, it’s time to expand your horizons. Like many of us, you may have relied exclusively on sites like Craigslist and Monster.com in order to find jobs. And while those are still excellent go-to sources, you might be missing out on a plethora of job opportunities via social media. Many companies use social media as their primary source of recruitment, and many of them also hire recruiters to seek out qualified applicants. It’s a two-way street that has major job-landing potential. So don’t write it off just yet!

It starts with a stellar profile.
Guest author David Grover

Social media, whether in a professional context or not, allows you to brand yourself. As a job-seeker, you can focus on honing this brand to the industry you want to work in, making it as relevant as possible. Plus, you’ll attract more recruiters! It goes without saying that this may mean scrapping the public settings on some of your less-than-professional photos and posts, though. Continue reading →

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If You Get Injured At Work, Should You Move On?

Posted on June 6, 2016 by John N. Frank

It’s not something that we tend to hear an awful lot about in the press. But like car accidents, workplace injury is something that is always going on in the background. And it is responsible for more suffering and misery than practically anything else.

Every year, thousands of us are injured on the job. And as a result, they can lose earning power and incur large medical bills. But what should you do after we’ve been injured? Should you go back to your old job?

The answer to that question obviously depends on a many, not least how your employer responds. When you get back to work, it is standard practice for your company to hold a meeting with you. This meeting is a chance for you to catch up with them and tell them how you’ve been getting on. It’s an opportunity for you to tell them if you have any ongoing issues related to your injury.

Most people who have been seriously injured at work need some type of rehabilitation. And responsible employers need to do all they can to facilitate a return to work. Often, employees suffer mobility problems after they have been injured. So this meeting is a chance for you to raise these concerns. Continue reading →

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Look Like A Pro: Analyzing the Importance of Business Image

Posted on June 2, 2016 by John N. Frank

You may have watched a movie about business, maybe you saw a seminar or lecture, but a typical theme when discussing business is “the protection of the brand”. You will often hear that phrase used when someone is describing a huge corporation, but it’s not just corporations that have to worry about their brand – individuals do just as much, if not more.

Everything from your physical appearance to the stuff you put on social media matters. Some people believe that whatever you put out into the world you will get back, and that is certainly true when it comes to the business image.

Guest blogger Susanne Loxton

If you carry yourself like a pro, you will be treated like one, if you carry yourself in the opposite fashion, people will avoid you. After all, why take a risk on someone who doesn’t care about how they come across?

Looking like a pro is important, so here are some key things to pay attention to when trying to present a proper business image.

Keeping up appearances
At every level of business, from a job interview, to getting a job, to getting a promotion, your success can be dependent on your looks. Continue reading →

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After The Interview: What To Expect If You Get Called Back

Posted on June 2, 2016 by John N. Frank

Finding a job is one of those tasks which everybody finds difficult from time to time. The truth is, it can be a very long and drawn out process, even at the best of times. One of the most frustrating elements is when a job has a long recruitment process before they take you on.

This might make sense for their business, but for you as an individual it can be a real pain. So what do you do in these situations? Well, the main thing is to be prepared. And in order to be prepared, you need to know what the usual process is for a job which has a long recruiting cycle.

With that in mind, we have put together this short post. In this post, we will look at the common stages you can expect to go through, after that first interview. That way, you at least have some idea of what to expect. Let’s take a look.

Second Interview

For some jobs, they might require that you take a second interview. This all depends on the employer, and it is by no means standard. However, that is not to say that it is not common. It is — and it is something you should be prepared for. This is often standard in jobs which are considered to be somewhat high-profile. Continue reading →

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5 Ways To Impress Potential Employers

Posted on May 24, 2016 by John N. Frank

When I first started out in my job search, I found it very difficult to find offers. It took a long time for me to understand how the world of work operated, and I didn’t realize how to present myself. You don’t get a vast amount of time to make a first impression, especially when handing over your resume. One click glance is often all you’ll get before it’s either thrown in the bin or they’re on the phone to you. Let’s have a look at a few ways to make sure it’s the latter of those two options.

Improve Your Resume Continue reading →

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Consider nutritionist as a career possibility

Posted on May 16, 2016 by John N. Frank

Nutritionist, the 23rd best medical job according to U.S. News, isone of the fastest growing medical positions.

Nutritionists have the joy of being able to work in their field in a variety of different ways. Many of them work with hospitals to oversee the food service but many also work with schools or independently to work with private clients to help achieve their health goals.

Dietary consultation has become an important and necessary step for those looking to change their eating habits and adopting a healthier diet and lifestyle. Continue reading →

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Are Employers All That Bothered About Hard Skills Anymore?

Posted on May 12, 2016 by John N. Frank

We live in exciting times. The unemployment rate is down from its peak in 2010 (though it’s still too high). And more and more people are being funneled through the college system.

But there is something not quite right about the labor market right now. We have record numbers of people who are highly skilled. And yet, even with those skills, many are still not finding jobs. The whole point of going to university and going into debt was to get a good middle-class job. And yet these seem to be disappearing from our economies just as there is a glut of people to fill them.

The reasons for this are structural and well beyond the scope of this post. But it does raise an interesting issue. One would think that skills, like learning programming or accounting, would be highly valued. But because the supply of these skills is now higher than the economy can bear, they don’t command the same wages as they once did. Continue reading →