Choose Your Career

If there’s one certainty in these uncertain times, it’s that technology will continue to expand and develop at a breathtaking pace. Few people, if any, could claim that the technological changes of the past two decades have not had far-reaching and significant impacts on their day to day lives. Whether you use a navigation device within your car to traverse the country, rely upon a blackberry to keep you up to date with appointments, or pay your bills online, technology doubtless plays a meaningful role in your life.  With all the excitement that each new discovery and gadget brings, why wouldn’t you want to pursue a career in the Information Technology field? With so many industries sinking due to an inability to keep pace with the myriad changes the information age has brought, the one industry you can count on for endless opportunities is the IT field. As with any career change, it can be difficult to know where to begin. What skills do you already have that will be of use in your … [Read more...] about Careers in IT

The term "quality of life" is a broad term.  For some, it may mean all the money in the world.  For others, it simply means that an individual has the opportunity to perform a job he or she loves with flexibility, meaning, and great job satisfaction.  Not every job has to provide a steep salary if it leads to an enjoyable lifestyle.  According to MyPlan.com, many careers are filled with the kinds of moments that money could never buy. 1. Teacher The first job that comes to mind is that of a teacher.  For decades, teachers reportedly had a high job satisfaction due to the nature of their work, time off, and job security.  Though the economy has shaken their security, teachers who teach because they love to do so still have a high quality of life. 2. Parole Officer Parole officers undergo a lot of stress and time management issues, but when the day comes to an end, most parole officers say they do love their job.  The love of the job comes from being able to affect people in a … [Read more...] about 13 Jobs With Low Pay, High Quality of Life

So, you’ve researched the world of online careers and are thinking of making the leap. This can be a highly rewarding and profitable career change that often brings exposure to a limitless job market. It’s also a job shift that will bring more flexibility and freedom to your daily schedule. While online careers are often stamped with a glossy appeal, there are drawbacks you must be prepared to handle. By being a realist when starting an online career, you’ll more effectively handle any bumps in the road as you make this major working shift. Deal with Isolation The most notable change that immediately comes when leaving an in-office job for an online career is an increase in isolation. The transition from conversing with coworkers all day to working alone at home often causes telecommuters to question their choice of working from home. While working from home can make you feel isolated from others, there are ways to overcome the loneliness. Research co-working spaces in your … [Read more...] about 4 Things to Know About an Online Career

When military personnel retire, it can sometimes be quite a transition to go work in the private sector. Luckily, there are veteran friendly companies, both large and small, who understands the value that veterans bring to their industry. Veterans bring a high level of training, certifications and experience to many different types of veteran friendly companies. Veterans have shown to have great work ethic, valuable skills, availability to free additional training, a one-time relocation benefit from Uncle Sam, and many come to the company with a valuable credential of existing military security clearance. Higher standard and work ethic Veterans tend to bring a higher standard and work ethic to civilian companies. Some of the skills that employers find more veterans excel in over civilian workers include a better-disciplined approach to work, great leadership skills, great ability to work as a team to bring together pieces of a project and very good communication skills with a wide … [Read more...] about Veteran Friendly Companies Help Veterans Transition into Civilian Workforce

Have you ever wondered how to create a killer resume especially if you are applying as a CNA? Many candidates think that this is not necessary, as skills that they have are enough to get them noticed. Those who think so are quite wrong. This is because employers and recruiters have to  browse through hundreds of resumes every day. If your resume does not look impressive, chances are that you will not get notice and will lose a chance to get called for an interview. There are a few tips that you should follow win order to create that killer resume and appear to be  a cut above the rest. •    Executive summary: This is the first thing that the recruiters notice. This statement should be very short but too the point and state how you would be able to benefit the organization that you would be hired. Foe example, you can write: “Working as a delivery nurse aide for more than 2 years. I seek to work in a health care organization where I will be able to help the patients and make them … [Read more...] about How to Create a Killer Resume If You Are Applying as a CNA

In the last several years, there has been a great deal made about the economic disparities between men and women in the workforce. Whether they are pursuing their first degree or returning to school for an advanced degree many women opt to continue their education as a way to overcome this inequity. Unfortunately, due to the disparity, older women usually have less money available later in life to use to pursue that degree. Seeking out scholarships is one way to help fund that dream and make a better life. Whether they’ve waited to pursue a degree until after raising a family or trying to get ahead in their career, many older women face a funding obstacle when going to college. In an effort to improve the economic situation of women, several organizations now offer scholarships. *Talbot’s Women’s Scholarships – Offering a total of 55 scholarships, this organization seeks to help women who completed high school but haven’t been to college yet. To be eligible, applicants must be at … [Read more...] about Financial Aid for Older Women Returning to Education

“The sky is falling!” For many IT professionals looking to the cloud – as in the off-site technological infrastructure service – that cry of despair grows louder. But just as the proverbial Chicken Little’s claim proved false, fears of change within the industry shouldn’t cause panic for everyone – but for those not ready to capitalize on opportunities growing from change, the sky may get uncomfortably close. The most common concerns about cloud computing is that it will replace IT professionals. This view, so the logic goes, is fueled by the very real possibility that companies will reduce overhead, outsource computer operations and store data externally. With these new opportunities come questions of how professionals in this field, particularly those working in information technology, will continue to be employed as more and more of their jobs are moved to centralized locations servicing the cloud rather than individual businesses. Make no mistake: cloud computing is expected to … [Read more...] about Cloud Computing Won't Eliminate the Need for IT Professionals

In today’s competitive employment market, job seekers are beginning to discover the value of using every resource possible to upgrade their skills and find new positions within their specialized career fields. In fact, a report from the Internet Business Network has estimated that 77 percent of job seekers have conducted their job searches through using the internet. Online resources have become especially valuable as they can give people better ways to connect with potential employers. The internet has also made pursuing higher education and job training easier for working professionals by providing a flexible format for completing certificates and degrees. As technology continues to change, major improvements have been made in a few important areas that can help anyone to increase their career options by searching the internet in a few key areas. Virtual Job Listings Newspaper classifieds are becoming obsolete as internet advertisements have begun to reach a wider audience. Virtual … [Read more...] about Increasing Career Options Through the Use of Technology

Up until the late 1990s most people only dreamed of working from home. Sure, there were creative folks that started homebased businesses, but the majority of people would build up their home business in their imagination while working their shifts outside of home. With the explosion of technology, working from home came within reach for everyone. Companies found that allowing workers to telecommute increased productivity. Virtual assistants were just as important as an office manager. The growing influence of social networking has created even more jobs for people that know how to influence others. Planning to work from home necessitates that the homebased worker be connected to their chosen profession at all times. It can be very hard working from home without the proper essentials. The things you need to have a successful at-home job has changed drastically in just the past few years.  For instance, in 2010 it was important to have two phone lines, a fax machine, pre-paid credit … [Read more...] about Working From Home? Things You MUST Have.

Check out this free 1,200-word report I put together that gives freelance bloggers five actionable tips to ensure they get noticed when applying for blogging jobs. Because sending a blogger resume is not enough! Content includes:-   The importance of email subject lines-   How to impress the blog owner-   Tips on being concise and direct-   Timing is everything-   The power of being nice … [Read more...] about Hey Freelance Blogger, Looking to Land a Blogging Job?