Choose Your Career

Are you the one your family and friends come running to for help with their computer problems? Maybe you’re the one with the most up to date smartphone yet you anticipate the arrival of the newest version soon to come? Do you find all this “nerdy” stuff interesting? Are you in need of a career? If so, perhaps a career in information technology may be what you’re looking for. The perfect match for you! Let your passion and your interests guide you into a rewarding and fun career. After all, isn’t that what everyone is looking for? Information Technology There is a variety of career opportunities with an IT career. Training ranges from certificates to bachelor’s degrees and beyond. The Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS), projected job growth in this field to be 8 out of 10 fastest growing occupations (2000-2010), and according to www.monster.com, it is a field that is recession proof. Educational Pathways There is a multitude of paths to take in achieving an IT career. … [Read more...] about Tech Junkie? Why An IT Career Might Be For You

With the recent worldwide recession and employment problems, more and more of us are looking at ways to future proof our income and are looking for jobs that will continue to be in demand. Though there are no ways to accurately predicting how the future will unfold for certain, there are strong indicators of which areas of work will still be in demand in the future. Healthcare Nursing is going to be a growing area in the coming years as our aging populations increase and advances in healthcare allow us to live longer lives. Many have taken accelerated programs allowing easy entry into the field.This area will not be restricted only to the nursing profession but many jobs in healthcare. This will increasingly include areas such as home-care, with governments around the world struggling to manage the care needs of their populations by providing care at home rather than in expensive to run hospitals. Also, with advances in healthcare many people will choose to be treated in their own … [Read more...] about The Best Jobs for the Future

Most of us emit a discontented grunt when the alarm goes off at 6.30am every morning - a shrieking harbinger of doom for the working day ahead. Spare a thought for these chaps, though – their lives are very often on the line. Miners and Rig Workers  Roof cave-ins, fires, floods, explosions. All in a day’s work for your average miner. And if that wasn’t enough, they also run the risk of contracting lung disease and other respiratory illnesses because of their prolonged exposure to dust. Similarly, rig workers are vulnerable to a myriad of dangers. Those poor fellows going about their daily duties on the rig floor have the highest accident rate of all – volatile substances, heavy machinery and extreme weather conditions. Construction ‘Health And Safety’ – often the three-worded scourge of the modern working world – has actually been a force for good in the construction industry, with fatalities reduced by two-thirds in the past 20 years. That said, the risk of injury and fatality is … [Read more...] about Risky Business: 9 Most Hazardous Jobs

You've come to a point where your job no longer holds any interest, or you've progressed as far as you can and now thinking you would like to find a new job and pursue a new career. The problem is, you've no idea what you'd like to do instead. Changing careers is not something you undertake lightly and you want to be sure that you'll be working in something you feel passionate about. And that's the root of the problem, you're not sure if you are passionate about anything that could be a new career. If this sounds like you, here are some tips and advice that can help you find a passion for a new career. Step Back. You need to get a good view of your options, where you stand, and where you can go. Take a step back from your life and try and view it objectively. Ask others who know you well if they can see aspects of yourself that you nay not see so clearly yourself. Don't Force It.  Finding a passion is not something that can be forced. Stressing about it will only cloud your mind … [Read more...] about Finding a Passion for a New Career

There's an unparalleled excitement that accompanies a rewarding career developing apps for one of the most successful companies of all time. Mirroring Apple's historic, worldwide success, iOS development has become one of the hottest job descriptions in the information technology sector. Experienced as well as entry-level programmers have found entering the iOS development world flush with solid paying job offers and exciting, progressive companies for which to work. It's a reality that hot jobs require even hotter skills in order to land a position with a development firm that'll put you on the cutting edge of app design. Fortunately, the world's insatiable appetite for more and more apps to run on their iPhones, iPads and iPods won't be subsiding any time soon, resulting in a steady growth for the specialized skill of iOS creation. What's the Difference between an Experienced and an Entry Level iOS Developer? Like most career paths in the computer programming field, iOS developers … [Read more...] about The Life of an iOS Developer

Many people today are still out of a job, and trying to decide which field to go into can be a confusing mess. A recent joint report by CareerBuilder and Economic Modeling Specialists Intl can help, by identifying the jobs with the greatest potential for growth in 2013 and beyond: 1. Software Developer The job with the fastest growth since 2010 is a software developer, fueled by companies competing to be the first on the market with new innovations. The Bureau of Labor Statistics is projecting a 30% increase in the number of employed software developers from 2010 to 2020. The average salary for a software developer, according to the BLS, is $90,530 per year. They also report that most software developers design computer systems and work in related service firms or software publishers. Most software developers have a bachelor's degree in computer science. 2. Accountant/Auditor Coming in second on the CareerBuilder/Economic Modeling Specialists list are accountants and auditors. … [Read more...] about 5 Careers to Go For in 2013

While many college graduates are having problems landing jobs, the one field that has a fairly good track record is accounting. In fact, graduates who have specialized in accounting have an easier time landing jobs than their peers who have other degrees. In addition, senior-level accounting jobs are also increasing which leads many to wonder why accounting jobs are in such demand in a weak job market. Regulations hold the key There have been a number of regulations that lenders, insurance companies and anyone involved in hiring employees need to comply with to avoid paying substantial fees. Rules like Dodd-Frank, the Consumer Protection Act and the Affordable Care Act have all had an impact on companies all over the country. The Securities and Exchange Commission is clamping down on companies reporting their reserves, properly evaluating their portfolios and monitoring positions. This means that the demand for financial analysts, auditors and public accounting specialists is … [Read more...] about Why Are Accounting Jobs In Demand?

Healthcare is a growing industry. Not just the nursing field, but all aspects of healthcare, including personal training and massage therapy. But while there are thousands of jobs available, and the income outlook is good, there are also thousands more applicants competing for the same positions. Because of the large number of people competing for these positions, sending resumes to HR and attending job fairs are seldom the best way to get noticed by potential employers. If you are having trouble finding work, consider using a healthcare recruiter. Healthcare recruiters work alone, or through a recruiting agency, to match qualified healthcare candidates with desirable jobs. In some ways, they do the work of the Human Resources department by screening and interviewing candidates. That screening includes handling resumes, background checks, and verifying each candidate’s education and credentials. Once the recruiter has screened the candidates, he then matches them with potential … [Read more...] about Improve Employment Prospect with a Health Recruiter