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Friday, March 9, 2012

The Work Buzz's Latest News: “6 jobs that are in-demand now” plus 1 more


The Work Buzz's Latest News: “6 jobs that are in-demand now” plus 1 more


Posted: 09 Mar 2012 07:36 AM PST
After years of disappointing employment news, it looks like the job market has finally made a definitive turn in the right direction.
Over the last three months, the economy has added 721, 000 jobs, or an average of 245,000 jobs per month, marking one of the greatest periods of job growth since before the recession. Additionally, in the six month period from August 2011 to March 2012, the unemployment rate fell .8 percent. The current unemployment rate, 8.3 percent, is the lowest it's been in three years.
So where are all of these new jobs coming from? Here's a look at six occupations that are currently in high demand.


Posted: 08 Mar 2012 09:33 AM PST
One of the most common pieces of job-seeker advice we give on this blog is to personalize application materials as much as possible. This includes the addressing of your cover letter. There may be cases where it's impossible to find a contact associated with the position, but that doesn't mean "To whom it may concern" is the only option. With such easy access to information through social media and sites like LinkedIn, don't give up on cover-letter customization just because the job description doesn't list a contact.
"You should never use [To whom it may concern] when sending a cover letter," says Jodi R. R. Smith, president of etiquette consulting firm Mannersmith. "Instead, with a few key strokes on your computer, you can research who the proper person for the salutation of the letter is. Having a name on the cover letter shows that you really want the job, that you took the extra time to personalize the letter and that you are able to work independently to get a job done."
Here, experts weigh in on five alternative ways to address a cover letter:
1. Dear [hiring manager's name]: "The best way to begin a cover letter is by addressing it directly to the HR/recruiter or hiring manager and emailing it right to them personally," says Megan Pittsley, director of talent at restaurant technology start up E la Carte. "In today’s quick-apply society, taking the time and effort to respond personally to job openings and doing a bit of research will help to make you stand out. Most people have LinkedIn profiles, so the information is readily available for those who put a bit of effort into it." Other ways to track down a hiring manager's information? Do a search of the company's website or call the company and ask for the name of the person hiring for the coveted position.
2. Dear [department head's name]: If you've tried the tactics listed in No. 1 and still can't identify the hiring manager, Bettina Seidman, president of career counseling and executive coaching company Seidbet Associates, suggests looking instead for the department head's name and addressing the cover letter accordingly. That's usually easier to find and still shows initiative.  
3. Dear [name or title of position's manager]: "If the posting says 'reporting to the senior associate manager,' query on the organization’s website until you find out who that person is and use his/her name," Smith says. If you can't find the name, then just use the title.
4. To the [name of department]: Callista Gould, certified etiquette instructor at Culture and Manners Institute, recommends using the section or department name, if a direct contact can't be found (e.g.,"To the consumer affairs department").
5. Dear [hiring manager/personnel manager/human resources director]: If you've done your due diligence and still can't find any specific information to include in the salutation, Sherry Mirshahi Totten, president of career marketing company Roadmap Career Services LLC, says it's OK to address it generally. But instead of "To whom it may concern," use "Dear hiring manager," "Dear personnel manager" or "Dear human resources director.” "Dear recruiter" or "Dear decision maker for X position" works too.
Want more advice on writing a great cover letter? Watch this video:

The Right Resume Format to Get You Noticed


 The Right Resume Format to Get You Noticed

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Posted: 07 Mar 2012 10:00 PM PST
These days, resumes really need to stand out if you want to get hired. Learn what resume format will get you noticed by employers.

To get this useful advice and many other helpful career resources, visit us now at CAREEREALISM.com.


Posted: 07 Mar 2012 09:30 PM PST
Want to be a leader but not sure how to assert yourself in the workplace? Here are seven things you can do to position yourself as a leader at work.

To get this useful advice and many other helpful career resources, visit us now at CAREEREALISM.com.


Posted: 07 Mar 2012 09:00 PM PST
Feeling stuck with your business? There are always road bumps on the journey to having your own business. Learn how a plan B can benefit you.

To get this useful advice and many other helpful career resources, visit us now at CAREEREALISM.com.


ResumeBear Blog


ResumeBear Blog


Posted: 08 Mar 2012 07:09 AM PST
Once a skeptic and now an outspoken proponent of LinkedIn, Wayne Breitbarth is passionate about helping business professionals—from entry level to CEO—learn how to combine their previous experience and relationships with this innovative tool in order to more successfully brand and market themselves and their businesses.Wayne's diverse professional background uniquely positions him to assist not only individuals but corporate entities as well. With thirty years' experience in the areas of operations, finance, management, consulting, and business ownership, he is able to "put it all together" for his corporate and individual clients.In addition to his consulting work, Wayne is a dynamic speaker and published author. His practical yet entertaining presentations have inspired audiences both locally, at many of Milwaukee's most prominent companies and organizations, and nationally, at conventions, industry association events, and corporate training sessions.
Wayne is a Certified Public Accountant and received a BBA from the University of Wisconsin-Whitewater and an MBA from Marquette University. He is an owner of M&M Office Interiors in Pewaukee, Wisconsin, and resides in suburban Milwaukee.
Contact Wayne at wayne@powerformula.net
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The Work Buzz's Latest News: “Dream job: You could be the Chicago Cubs next ball boy or girl” plus 1 more


The Work Buzz's Latest News: “Dream job: You could be the Chicago Cubs next ball boy or girl” plus 1 more


Posted: 07 Mar 2012 10:26 AM PST
If you've always dreamed of working for a professional baseball team, here's your chance. The Chicago Cubs are hiring ball boys and girls to work home games at Wrigley Field this summer, and you could be one of them.
The team is searching for four new staff members to handle job duties including:
  • Monitoring out-of-play lines for right and left field
  • Retrieving foul balls
  • Delivering new balls to the home plate umpire
  • Serving as a brand representative for the Cubs
  • Interacting with fans

To be considered, you must:
  • Be able to safely field balls hit by Major League Baseball players
  • Demonstrate that you are in good physical health (able to walk and run on uneven ground, walk and stand for extended periods of time, and lift and carry at least 40 lbs).
  • Possess a solid understanding of the rules of Major League Baseball
  • Be available to work a minimum of 65 games during the summer, including on weekends, nights and holidays
  • Be at least 18 years of age by Opening Day (April 5).
Applications are due by March 12. Fifty semifinalists will then be selected to participate in tryouts at Chicago's Bash Sports Academy on March 19. From there, a group of finalists will travel to Mesa, Ariz. March 26-28 to perform job duties at a spring training game. Final selections will be chosen by March 30.
 For a full job description, list of candidate requirements and to apply, visit http://cubs.careerbuilder.com/
Posted: 07 Mar 2012 09:14 AM PST
In the last 30 years, the wage gap between men and women has narrowed considerably. In 1979, the year the Bureau of Labor Statistics began tracking salary information by gender, women earned just 62 percent of what men did. Earlier this year, the BLS reported that, in the fourth quarter of 2011, that figure had risen nearly 20 percent. Women now earn an average of 81.6 cents for every dollar men do.
But in a time when women make up close to half of the workforce and are graduating college at a higher rate than men, why is there still a nearly 20 percent difference in earnings?
There are a number of reasons why the pay gap persists – women are more likely to work part time and less likely to negotiate their salaries, for example.
But perhaps the biggest factor? Women make up a smaller percentage of the workforce in high-paying careers like engineering, computer science and finance than men. According to the BLS, for example, "In 2008, only 9 percent of female professionals were employed in the high-paying computer and engineering fields, compared with 45 percent of male professionals."  Additional research from Bloomberg BusinessWeek found that, among business school graduates, men were more likely to pursue high-paying fields like finance and consulting, while women were more likely to choose lower-paying careers in human resources and marketing.
"Women often pursue careers like social work, publishing, non-profit and education where the pay is historically lower than in fields like finance and engineering," says Roy Cohen, author of "The Wall Street Professional's Survival Guide." "Even in medicine, more men will become surgeons whereas female physicians tend to pursue dermatology or internal medicine, which also tend to offer lower compensation."
That's not a bad thing – research has shown that women are more likely to choose work they find interesting and fulfilling over work that is lucrative. But, from a purely financial standpoint, we wondered what careers would narrow the wage gap if more women pursued them. According to the BLS, these 25 jobs are the ones that give women the most earning potential.
1. Pharmacists 
Median weekly earnings: $1,898*
2. Lawyers 
Median weekly earnings: $1,631
3. Computer and information systems managers
Median weekly earnings: $1,543
4. Physicians and surgeons
Median weekly earnings: $1,527
5. Chief executives
Median weekly earnings: $1,464
6. Nurse practitioners
Median weekly earnings: $1,432
7. Software developers
Median weekly earnings: $1,388
8. Operations research analysts
Median weekly earnings: $1,326
9. Human resources managers
Median weekly earnings: $1,273
10. Psychologists 
Median weekly earnings: $1,244
11. Computer programmers
Median weekly earnings: $1,238
12. Physical therapists
Median weekly earnings: $1,216
13. Occupational therapists
Median weekly earnings: $1,193
14. Management analysts
Median weekly earnings: $1,174
15. Physical scientists
Median weekly earnings: $1,167
16. Medical and health services managers
Median weekly earnings: $1,166
17. Computer systems analysts
Median weekly earnings: $1,144
18. Architecture and engineering 
Median weekly earnings: $1,140
19. Marketing and sales managers
Median weekly earnings: $1,127
20. Medical scientists  
Median weekly earnings: $1,127
21. Postsecondary teachers and professors  
Median weekly earnings: $1,093
22. Speech-language pathologists
Median weekly earnings: $1,076
23. Education administrators 
Median weekly earnings: $1,061
24. Managers, all other 
Median weekly earnings: $1,047
25. Registered nurses
Median weekly earnings: $1,034
*Based on BLS data from 2011

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We are gearing up to produce several new web tv shows designed to help people with all aspects of their career.

One of the first shows we'll be launching is called, Career Rehab.

Think Shark Tank for your career.

The show will have three career experts providing job seekers with brutally honest assessments as to what they are doing wrong.

Contestants will have to be willing to:

- Open up and share their career story by e-mail or short video.

- Provide their resume, LinkedIn profile, and a recent cover letter sent to a job opening in advance of the show for the experts to review.

Only the participant's first name will be used during the show and they will have the option to phone in as opposed to be on camera.

The goal is to give participants some hard-hitting advice, as well as some constructive encouragement.

My question is… would you want to be on the show?

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