Dressing for the Best Impression in Your Job Interviews plus 1 more | Career Rocketeer

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Dressing for the Best Impression in Your Job Interviews Posted: 06 Jun 2012 03:30 AM PDT I’ve written before on dressing appropriately for an interview, and basic best practices are important to keep in mind. However, probably one of the most important aspects of dressing for maximum positive impact, is to wear something that makes you feel most confident and secure. It’s not unusual for people to dress in something that they [...]

What Does a CAR Have to Do with Your Resume? Posted: 05 Jun 2012 04:00 AM PDT If you're in the midst of a job hunt, you've likely added information to your resume that shows your job responsibilities and the scope of your authority throughout your career. But does your resume actually show why you've been effective in past roles? The most powerful, attention-getting resumes tell entire stories, helping employers understand how you'll be [...]

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The Work Buzz's Latest News: 9 jobs that pay $45,000 a year

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9 jobs that pay $45,000 a year Posted: 04 Jun 2012 01:37 PM PDT Money. It's a topic that's inspired countless songs about its correlation to happiness and health, from the Beatles classic “Can’t Buy Me Love” to the '90s hit "Mo Money, Mo Problems" by Notorious B.I.G. While the universal message of these songs is that making tons of money won't solve all of your problems, most people would be content with earning a decent salary so they can pay their bills, support their family and live comfortably. Since every worker has his own idea of what his target salary would be, we like to highlight jobs at different salary levels and across different industries. Here we're looking at jobs with a median annual salary of $45,000, which is approximately $20,000 more than the 2010 median annual salary for U.S. workers of $26,364. Median means half of workers made more and half made less. Here are nine jobs with a median annual salary of around $45,000*: 1. Advertising sales agents sell ad space to businesses and individuals. These agents pursue potential clients, make sales presentations and manage client accounts. Median annual salary: $45,350 Typical education level: High-school diploma or equivalent 2. Archivists appraise, edit and maintain permanent records and historically valuable documents. Archivists may also perform research on archival material. Median annual salary: $45,200 Typical education level: Bachelor's degree 3. Brickmasons, blockmasons and stonemasons use bricks, concrete blocks and natural stones to build fences, walkways, walls and other structures. Median annual salary: $45,410 Typical education level: High-school diploma or equivalent 4. Film and video editors and camera operators record images that entertain or educate an audience. Camera operators capture material for TV shows, movies, music videos, documentaries or news and sporting events. Editors construct the final productions from the images camera operators capture and work with producers and directors on production. Median annual salary: $45,490 Typical education level: Bachelor's degree 5. Firefighters protect the public by responding to fires and other emergencies. They are often the first emergency responders on the scene of an accident. Median annual salary: $45,250 Typical education level: Postsecondary non-degree award 6. Health educators instruct people on behaviors promoting health and wellness. These educators develop programs and materials to encourage making healthy decisions. Median annual salary: $45,830 Typical education level: Bachelor's degree 7. Meeting, convention and event planners coordinate professional meetings and events, including choosing meeting locations, arranging transportation and coordinating other major and minor details. Median annual salary: $45,260 Typical education level: Bachelor's degree 8. Music directors and composers lead orchestras and other musical groups during performances and recording sessions and/or write and arrange original music. Median annual salary: $45,970 Typical education level: Bachelor's degree 9. Occupational health and safety technicians collect data on workplace safety and health conditions. Technicians work with occupational health and safety specialists in conducting tests and measuring hazards to help prevent harm to workers, property, the environment and the public. Median annual salary: $45,330 Typical education level: High-school diploma or equivalent *All median annual salary figures, job descriptions and education levels from the Bureau of Labor Statistics' Occupational Outlook Handbook.

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Is Twitter the New Way to Find Hidden Jobs? plus 2 more | Career Rocketeer

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• Is Twitter the New Way to Find Hidden Jobs?
• How to Succeed in Your New Leadership Role
• Minor Errors on Your Resume or Cover Letter = Major Trouble

Is Twitter the New Way to Find Hidden Jobs? Posted: 05 Jun 2012 03:30 AM PDT Just this week, I received a letter from a blog reader who wanted to know if social media really was the way for her to find her next job, because she is of an "older" generation – her words not mine. "What are your thoughts regarding Twitter as a tool to finding the next job? I've [...]

How to Succeed in Your New Leadership Role Posted: 04 Jun 2012 04:00 AM PDT You've landed yourself a new leadership role – congratulations! If you are like most successful people I know who have a great track record in their careers and have just landed the perfect new job… you might be filled with a mix of emotions. On one hand… • You're excited about the new opportunity and a chance to [...]

Minor Errors on Your Resume or Cover Letter = Major Trouble Posted: 04 Jun 2012 03:30 AM PDT Want to know an almost sure fire way to shoot yourself in the foot during your job search? For the past two weeks I've been following a discussion "Is there anyone else here who simply discards any applicant with grammar or typing errors in their resume or cover letter? Is there really any excuse for [...]

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ResumeBear: Job Seeking Traditional Techniques Gone Extinct Posted: 04 Jun 2012 06:17 AM PDT Unless you’re looking for work at a medieval-themed restaurant, the last impression you want to give an employer is of being behind the times. That’s one reason many job seekers become preoccupied with using only the latest tools and techniques to find a job. As a result, they often neglect some successful time-tested methods. Of course, plenty of traditional techniques have gone extinct for good reason. Before you go retro, distinguish the do’s from the don’ts. Here are some low-tech methods worth reviving. They can help you stand out and make a positive impression no matter the era. Take cover. Some vintage tactics, such as writing a cover letter, aren’t as passé as you might think. In a recent Robert Half survey of senior managers, 91 percent of respondents said cover letters are valuable when evaluating job candidates. Don’t skip the cover letter just because a company’s online application system doesn’t request one. If there’s no field designated for a cover letter, you can often attach extra documentation. In fact, 79 percent of employers said it’s common to receive cover letters even when applicants submit résumés electronically. Stock up on stamps. The vast majority of résumés are submitted online or via email. That’s why mailing yours as a hard copy can be effective. Once the hiring manager recovers from the shock of receiving a piece of mail, he might open it out of sheer curiosity. That alone puts you ahead of the dozens or even hundreds of other résumés waiting in the person’s inbox. However, you shouldn’t rely on regular mail alone; use it as a follow up to an online résumé. Just be aware of the employer’s preferences. Some make it clear in the job posting that they will consider only electronic submissions. Use your phone’s ‘phone’ feature. Follow up after submitting your résumé by calling the hiring manager. A phone call may require more nerve than an email, but the results justify the effort. A voicemail beats an email in at least three key ways: it demonstrates your assertiveness, reaffirms your interest in the opportunity and comes across as more personal than words on the screen. If the hiring manager answers the call, that’s even better. You’ve already established a direct personal connection. Take the time to say thanks. Since even the most tech-savvy job seeker knows to follow up after an interview, why not do so in a way that conveys genuine gratitude and a personal touch? Reinforce your thank-you email with a handwritten note mailed within a day or two of the meeting. Borrowing from the past won’t strengthen your job search if you’re not selective about the tactics you choose. The following bygone techniques and assumptions have earned their place in the job-search dustbin: The all-purpose résumé. It’s been 20 years since altering your résumé meant typing up a new document from scratch, or at least using an ancient substance known as whiteout. Now, there’s no excuse for not tailoring every résumé you send to each specific opportunity. Résumé relics. The traditional objective statement on a résumé has seen better days. By focusing on your wishes, not on what you can provide the employer, you may start off on the wrong foot. It’s much more useful to provide a targeted professional summary instead. Similarly, an exhaustive résumé that lists every job you’ve ever had makes it hard for a time-strapped hiring manager to find the most relevant material. Formality for its own sake. Good manners never go out of style, but that doesn’t mean your correspondence should read like something out of “Downton Abbey.” Phrases like “To whom it may concern” and “Dear sir or madam” can distance you from the reader. Instead, try to find the hiring manager’s name. Calling the company is usually enough to reveal this nugget of information. If you have no luck, use the person’s title. Today’s most successful job seekers combine an awareness of modern technology with a desire to establish old-fashioned personal contact whenever possible. Not by coincidence, that’s the kind of versatility most employers — even medieval restaurants — are looking for.

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Don’t Worry Be Happy, or PayCheck? Posted: 02 Jun 2012 07:01 AM PDT When it comes to a job, money is important. But if the size of the paycheck is the only thing you're considering when choosing how to spend eight or more hours every day, you could be shortchanging yourself in the long run. You should consider happiness. Whether or not you're happy at work – and by extension, happy in life — has less to do with how much you get paid and more to do with factors such as what you do, your coworkers and your sense of purpose at work. Take people who have become unemployed, for instance. Their well being suffers most because they lost those "intrinsic features of the job" – not so much because of loss of income, according to the World Happiness Report recently released by Columbia University. It's clear: There's a lot more wrapped up in a job than how much it pays. People rank flexible hours and opportunities for advancement at the same level as high income, according to surveys cited in the report. Job security, interesting work and autonomy rank even higher than income in the report. So … looking for a new job, or unhappy with the one you have now? Don't think about money right off the bat. Consider how you like to work, what kind of culture you prefer, how you liked to be managed and so on and so forth. Then look for jobs at companies that match as many of your preferences as possible – be sure to check out company reviews — then start thinking about compensation.

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The Work Buzz's Latest News: 14 secure jobs with a high percentage of workers age 55-plus

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14 secure jobs with a high percentage of workers age 55-plus Posted: 01 Jun 2012 08:22 AM PDT Different types of jobs attract different types of people. For instance, introverts might prefer behind-the-scenes positions, while extroverts might be more attracted to client service or communications-related jobs. Demographics can also impact career choices — age, sex, location and other factors may play a role in influencing the types of jobs people pursue. In his book "150 Best Jobs for a Secure Future," author Laurence Shatkin, Ph.D., shares some of the most secure jobs by demographic — jobs that tend to attract a high volume of certain types of workers. In one such list, Shatkin reveals the best secure jobs with a high percentage of workers age 55 and over. To create this list, Shatkin first identified the 150 most secure jobs based on various data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics. Next, he sorted those jobs in order of the list's primary criterion — workers age 55-plus. He then sorted the list further using earnings, growth rate and number of openings. Shatkin is not implying that workers in this age range should consider these jobs based solely on their inclusion in this list. It's just meant to provide a different perspective on the types of jobs that are popular amongst workers in this demographic. Mature workers might be drawn to these positions for different, personal reasons. Certain roles, such as chief executives, often require a significant amount of experience. If this list makes you consider a potential job that you might have otherwise overlooked for any reason, you'll find yourself in good company. Here are 14 secure jobs with a high percentage of workers age 55-plus: 1. Clinical, counseling and school psychologists* Percent age 55 and over: 41.9 Median annual salary: $67,880** 2. Psychologists, all other (not listed separately) Percent age 55 and over: 41.9 Median annual salary: $90,010 3. Chief executives Percent age 55 and over: 35.5 Median annual salary: $166,910 4. Physicists Percent age 55 and over: 33.8 Median annual salary: $106,360 5. Urban and regional planners Percent age 55 and over: 33.8 Median annual salary: $64,100 6. Management analysts Percent age 55 and over: 32.3 Median annual salary: $78,490 7. Education administrators, all other Percent age 55 and over: 32.2 Median annual salary: $76,730 8. Education administrators, elementary and secondary school Percent age 55 and over: 32.2 Median annual salary: $87,470 9. Education administrators, postsecondary Percent age 55 and over: 32.2 Median annual salary: $84,280 10. Administrative services managers Percent age 55 and over: 31.9 Median annual salary: $79,540 11. Instructional coordinators Percent age 55 and over: 31.9 Median annual salary: $59,280 12. Writers and authors Percent age 55 and over: 31.9 Median annual salary: $55,870 13. Transportation inspectors Percent age 55 and over: 31.3 Median annual salary: $62,230 14. Social and community service managers Percent age 55 and over: 30.8 Median annual salary: $58,660 *Occupations and percentages based on figures from “150 Best Jobs for a Secure Future," which used figures from the Bureau of Labor Statistics. **Salary figures from the Bureau of Labor Statistics.

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The Work Buzz's Latest News: Companies hiring this week

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Companies hiring this week Posted: 08 May 2012 08:05 AM PDT When we share our weekly "companies hiring" lists, it's a good opportunity to provide updates on the economy and job market as well. Today, the Bureau of Labor Statistics reported that, while the number of job openings on the last business day of March — 3.7 million — was little changed from February, the number was up significantly from a year earlier. The manufacturing sector saw a notable increase in March job openings, and the number of total nonfarm openings has increased by 1.3 million since June 2009. Here are 10 companies that have job openings this week: 1. 24 Hour Fitness Industry: Fitness Sample job titles: Personal trainer, membership counselor (sales), department manager, IT professional 2. Century 21 Real Estate LLC Industry: Real estate Sample job titles: Real estate agent, real estate sales associate 3. Echo Global Logistics Industry: Logistics/technology Sample job titles: Sales trainee, carrier sales representative, .Net developer, corporate sales executive, senior C# developer, account manager, DBA/report developer 4. Gentiva Home Health and Hospice Industry: Home health care Sample job titles: Home health and hospice registered nurse, home health and hospice LPN, nurse manager, nurse practitioner, occupational therapist, occupational therapist assistant, physical therapist, physical therapist assistant, sales executive 5. Incredible Technologies Industry: Computer software/entertainment Sample job titles: Electrical engineer, game producer, software developer 6. Nielsen  Industry: Business services Sample job titles: Analyst, associate client manager, client manager, engineer, project manager 7. Protocall Communications Inc. Industry: Marketing consultants/sales Sample Job Titles: Account executive, sales representative (B2C and B2B) 8. UBS Industry: Financial services (wealth management and investment banking) Sample job titles: Credit stress testing analyst, product surveillance compliance analyst, compliance officer — UBS Trust Company, regional reconciliation controller, institutional account manager, institutional marketing manager, investment accountant 9. Waters Corporation Industry: Biotechnology Sample job titles: Field service engineer, senior mechanical engineer, senior application scientist, principal scientist, informatics support engineer 10. Webster Veterinary, a Patterson Company Industry: Veterinary pharmaceutical sales Sample job titles: Pharmaceutical veterinary sales representative, equipment manager, service technician

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