The medical field is, and will continue to be the largest growing segment of our economy. One of the primary reasons for the continued growth is the aging of our population. As the mass of baby boomers continues to grow, so do the ailments and afflictions associated with getting older. People are becoming more health conscious every year and are making efforts to improve their health. More of us strive to maintain a healthy life style, so we can reap the benefits of our longer life spans. All of these reasons contribute to the growth of the medical profession and the need for more employees to keep the process in full gear. Here are a few reasons why you should choose a career in the medical field. Large and Varied Number of Opportunities Besides doctors and nurses, the medical field encompasses a virtually infinite number of job and career opportunities. These can range from radiology and laboratory technical assistants, medical billing specialists, drug and medical supply sales … [Read more...] about Why to Choose Careers in the Medical Field
Deciding What You Want to Be When You Grow Up
Your college major matters. The internet has been abuzz with content related to this finding, which was the subject of a recently released Georgetown study. According to the study, your college major plays a huge part in determining your career path and salary potential. Meaning, when it comes time to declare your major, you better pick a good one—because your entire future’s at stake, kid. Does this seem unfair to anyone else? When I declared my college major—Spanish, which is decidedly on the low, low end of the salary spectrum—I was only 20 years old. Here are the things that were important to me at age 20: 1. Making mix tapes for my boyfriend (which involved finding the saddest of all Cure songs) 2. Figuring out which parties had free beer 3. Choosing classes that didn’t require me to wake up before 10am Here are the things that were not important to me at age 20: 1. My maximum earnings potential 2. The 40 hour work week 3. Whether or not my … [Read more...] about Deciding What You Want to Be When You Grow Up
3 Tips on Getting a Traveling Job in the Tourist Industry
The phrase “job search” can strike fear in the hearts of even the most qualified candidates. With the prospect of endless research, grueling interviews, and the disappointment of rejection looming over the process, many find it to be a joyless experience. One way to combat the drudgery of the job search is to set your sights on an industry that will land you in fantastic locations. A job where you’ll have opportunities to try new experiences every day. Working within the tourist industry provides exactly this opportunity. Think about it- instead of spending your precious vacation time and hard-earned money traveling to amazing places, you could actually live and work in one of these locations. But how does one get a job in this industry? Here are a few tips on how to land a dream job in vacationland. 1) Think outside the city Sure, the tourist industry is huge in cities all across the world, but competition for jobs can be fierce in urban environments. To increase your … [Read more...] about 3 Tips on Getting a Traveling Job in the Tourist Industry
Springtime Cleaning Your Career
Just as the ceiling fan in your home attracts an inch of dust and the cobwebs start to look like decorations in your cathedral ceilings, this is what your career often starts to look like too. Unfortunately, it’s not always as obvious, so you need to do some spring cleaning and shake the dust off, whether you think you need it or not. Dust Off Your Resume It is suggested that the potential employers decides whether they are interested in a candidate in 10 seconds or less, while reviewing a resume. That gives you next to no time at all to capture their attention and make an impression. Even if you currently have a job, it does not hurt to update your resume to keep it current. Make sure it has trigger words that employers look for in a resume. These are words that reach out from the page and offer a little poke. Clean Your Workspace Whether you are looking for a new job or a promotion or not, there is always a reason to clean your desk and organize your space. If those snacks in … [Read more...] about Springtime Cleaning Your Career
Is Your New Job Honeymoon Over? How to Get It Back
Do you remember the first few months at your new job? The excitement of a new environment, new co-workers, new projects, and the fact that your got hired in the first place gives way to boredom and job dissatisfaction. According to Right Management, people are so dissatisfied with their jobs that 84% of its respondents are looking for a new position in 2012. Here’s how to keep you happy, even if the “newness” of the job has long worn off… Think Yourself to Happiness A boring and repetitive job, an hour long commute, almost no vacation time, and being underpaid are not the recipe for happiness. Rather than focusing on the negative aspects of your job, focus on the positive by making a list of the good things: You have a job, you are comfortable, you get some social interaction, you get to be creative, etc. Also, try smiling more, even when you don’t feel like it. You’ll find that you’ll start to feel happy just by forcing yourself to smile. Don’t believe it? Smile now and see what … [Read more...] about Is Your New Job Honeymoon Over? How to Get It Back
Finding a Job When You Don't Have Experience
If you have been looking for a job for a while, then you know the drill: You find a job offer you have the skills to meet, excitedly read through the requirements, only to find “three to five years of experience in the industry required.” As someone who is fresh out of school, experience is something you may not have a wealth of, and without that first career job gaining the necessary experience to maneuver through your career can be difficult. Most young job seekers face this dilemma, and in an economy where jobs have been difficult to find, it is something that must be addressed. Below are a few pointers on gaining experience even without having a job, so you can land the best possible position. Volunteer Your Time Working your way into your dream career will require work, diligence and patience. But until you land the job of your dreams, consider volunteering opportunities that could help build a good foundation for the rest of your resume. One way to start your career on the … [Read more...] about Finding a Job When You Don't Have Experience
5 Bad Habits to Avoid on the Computer
There are very few jobs these days that don’t involve the use of a computer to some degree and many require you to spend long hours in front of the screen. Even outdoor jobs often require some updating of computer records, so working comfortably in front of the screen is something that is really important. Like with many things in life it is easy to slip into bad habits and the same is true of computer use. Bad habits can make your working day uncomfortable and more tiring, which can ultimately lead to a reduction in productivity. A comfortable worker is generally a good worker and for this reason employers are putting more and more effort into ensuring that the work station is set up correctly. Bad computer habits can lead to many symptoms of the eyes and the most common ones are as follows: Headaches: Headaches are a common problem associated with computer use and they typically affect the front (frontal) and side (temporal) of the head. They are likely to be characterised by a … [Read more...] about 5 Bad Habits to Avoid on the Computer
10 Team Building Ideas
Team building is an important tool in creating a well-developed and efficient work environment. From simple bonding exercises to bespoke workplace simulations, there are a lot of options out there: Here are 10 easy and effective team building ideas that can be used in any company. (1) To help new teams to get to know each other, an easy ice-breaking exercise is to let staff guess each other’s names. You’re likely to raise a few laughs and it gets people re-evaluating their first impressions of each other. (2) Or, to flex employees’ creative muscles a bit, hand out pens to everyone and have them roughly design a personal logo that they feel reflects themselves, then have the group guess which logo goes with which person. (2) The issue of touching is always a personal one in the office. What some people might consider a friendly pat on the back, others might find inappropriate. (3) Provide staff with a few different scenarios and let them brainstorm whether they’re appropriate or … [Read more...] about 10 Team Building Ideas
Stay Sharp – Make the Most of Work Meetings
We've all been there. The afternoon meeting where your eyelids suddenly start to feel heavy. Maybe lunch was a little too good, maybe the speakers' voices are a little dreary, but before you know it, all you can think about is closing them. Just for a second... Perhaps things don't get quite that bad. Perhaps you simply find yourself losing concentration and failing to keep up with what is being said. If that's the case, you're not making the most out of this vital workplace environment. Modern businesses move swiftly, and a loss of focus for even a couple of minutes could mean loss of crucial information. So how best to stay focused, relaxed and attentive? Here's five useful tips: A Clear Agenda Nothing is less mentally appealing than a long, poorly focussed meeting. Your brain simply gives up listening. Keep control of the direction and pace with a clearly written agenda. Make sure it is distributed before the day and that it succinctly introduces all the topics for discussion. A … [Read more...] about Stay Sharp – Make the Most of Work Meetings
Setting Up the Perfect Informational Interview
Whether you have freshly graduated, or if you are re-entering the job market, you don’t have to wait until you see an employee listing to introduce yourself. Many people aren’t aware that you can request an informational interview, or where you even start the process. Interestingly though, a large percentage of individuals who go out of their way to market themselves and make contacts are hired quite quickly. Sometimes the company doesn’t even have an opening, they are just so impressed by the person that they don’t want to lose them to the competition either. Develop Your List You don’t want to set up informational interviews with just random companies. They should be hand-selected after you have gone through the company’s entire profile. If you get offered a position with a company you are not crazy over, you may lose your chance at a career you will love or that you are better suited for. Choose your contacts wisely. Also, keep in mind that sometimes, competing companies are often … [Read more...] about Setting Up the Perfect Informational Interview