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Friday, February 10, 2012
Moving can be stressful. Job searching can be stressful. Moving and job searching at the same time? Crazy! Sometimes, relocating for a job or internship is necessary. Maybe the area you’re from has a high unemployment rate or lacks opportunities in your field; or maybe you’ve always dreamed of working in technology in San Francisco or in government in Washington, D.C.
Whatever your reason for relocating, here are some tips to job search in an unfamiliar area:
1. Check local job sites. There are often multiple job sites specific to any given city, and you can use Google to find them. A quick search of “find jobs in Chicago,” for example, brings you to JobsinChicago.com and ChicagoJobs.com, among others. Use these sites to find jobs in a specific area.
Another great local resource is the jobs section of that area’s paper—almost any city paper has this section, and most come with great job-search advice, too.
2. Network. Networking is the “holy grail” of any job search, especially one in a different city. Take advantage of any connections you have in your desired location—maybe they’re in your industry or know people in your industry who can lend a helping hand. And when the time comes, make sure to return the favor.
[See How to Approach an Informational Interview.]
3. Get informed. Informational interviews are invaluable—they give you an instant connection to someone in your desired field or at your desired company, they give you an opportunity to get important questions answered, and most importantly, they help you stand out as a potential candidate. Contact companies in your prospective new city and ask for an informational interview; if you can, make a trip to the city for the interview, or ask if you can do it over the phone or Skype. Prepare a list of questions, and make sure to thank the person for their time.
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Friday, February 10, 2012
If you’re a Generation X-er or older, you likely use social media to cut it in the real world. You may also use social networks for personal reasons, but it’s always with the understanding that you’re a professional.
But newer generations of college graduates began their social media experience as a very personal one. And the shift to using social media for career development may seem optional. But it’s a necessary evil at the very least, and can actually be quite beneficial to your future at the very best.
Here are a few things students should consider when starting to use social media professionally.
1. It’s Not the Same
Most teens and young adults have used social media to connect directly to friends and share personal experiences casual conversations with their networks. Yet interacting on social networks with an eye toward your career is different than doing so for purely personal reasons.
Using social media for professional purposes doesn’t mean you have to give that up. In fact, oftentimes it makes a person come across as more genuine and more approachable. But refining your language, highlighting content and information that’s more career-focused, and connecting and conversing with more people outside your immediate group of friends signifies that you’re interested in more than just the personal.
2. Power in Connections
Social networks offer endless ways to connect with a wide-range of people with little effort and to organize those connections — through lists, circles or groups — so you can use them more effectively.
Build each network to create relationships that can be nurtured through interaction and conversation. By cultivating and organizing the network you create, you’ll be more effectively able to act upon professional opportunities.
3. It Can Help You Find a Job
Beyond the ability to connect and converse with people and groups from a professional standpoint, social media can actually help you find that job. Nearly every social networking site posts loads of job opportunities.
Less obvious, but perhaps more effective, is the ability to connect directly to the brands you’d love to work for, as well as the people behind those brands. While you keep your eyes peeled for job postings, take some time to engage with these brands and people, and establish a relationship with them.
4. Learning Is Still Good for You
By interacting with professionals, industry media outlets and experts in your desired field of work, you’ll be able to deepen your own level of knowledge of that field and stay on top of trends and current issues. It’s an excellent supplement to your in-class work and good preparation for the continuing learning you’ll need to do when you graduate.
5. You Can’t Hide Behind the Curtain
The speed and virtual aspect of social networks can tempt people to act less than professional. For instance, sometimes harsher or more sarcastic interactions are acceptable on social media. And some people believe that because social media is generally a public forum, they should be able to speak freely and openly.
No matter your stance, disrespectful interactions with others (strangers or colleagues) is a huge no-no. If you wouldn’t say something to a person face-to-face, it probably means it isn’t appropriate for social media either. The same social norms apply whether online or offline, and the same level of respect and collegiality is expected on these channels.
6. It’s Not Just About You
Constant self-promotion is almost always frowned upon in social media. Keep most of your posts (I suggest at least 80%) to conversation, third-party content, general comments and questions, and keep the sales pitches at a minimum. David Armano, EVP of global innovation and integration, discusses the overuse of the #humblebrag hashtag. You get the point.
Instead, think about what types of content will give your audience the most value, especially when it also suggests you’re open to educating yourself on a wide-range of ideas.
Kate Brodock is executive director of digital and social media at Syracuse University, where she leads efforts in the space. Connect with her on Twitter at @just_kate and @othersidegroup.
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Tuesday, January 31, 2012
Looking for a chance to be an intern can be as hard as finding a job but for one lucky lass, her stint as a research assistant taught her that landing a dream job is not impossible.
I STILL remember this time last year when I was in a frenzy e-mailing professors around Canada enquiring if any of them would be hiring in the near future because I was graduating in a few months. While it was heartening that many replied and were very encouraging of my efforts, the answers were mostly the same: “We already have a research assistant, or we don’t have enough funding, or we will contact you in the Spring when we know if we got the grants.’’
Such is the reality of academia. Spaces are sometimes non-existent, funding is limited (so be prepared for low pay), competition is high, and finding the right lab fit (e.g., research interest, skills, and personality) was an arduous task.
It did not help that the number of qualified people was increasing. My situation was further complicated by the fact that I was emailing people as an international student, and one with only an upcoming undergraduate degree. Most research positions wanted at least a masters, or more years out in the field. Priority is also always given to Canadians and landed immigrants in any case. Fair, of course, but neither worked to my advantage.
I skyped with my parents almost every week with the same worry: What if I don’t get a job upon graduation? They listened to me every single week and my mother’s advice was always the same.
She always said “just work hard and everything will happen in due cause.” Dad would agree, and add that “it’s still early, so it’s okay, don’t worry”, his way of calming me.
As the date of the last day of classes approached, my concerns increased. I had two interviews lined up, but neither were in a research field I was actually really passionate about. My supervisor-mentor snorted into her coffee and assured me “you’ll get a job, trust me”.
My cousin was more realistic. She reasoned with me that since I was being a “snob” (I wanted a research-related position and wasn’t willing to settle for anything else because I wanted a job that would further prepare me for graduate school), I had to be patient.
The economy was not the best and unemployment rates were higher than usual. She cautioned me that I should give myself a year. I raised my eyebrows but knew she was right: Most of my seniors who did not apply to graduate school took about that time to find a job, many longer.
Frustration
I spent hours every day after graduation combing university, hospital, and research websites looking up possible openings. It came to a point where I spent about as long as a work day doing that. And almost gave up in frustration.
But you know what? Mum was right. Things did happen in due cause. I had sent an e-mail to a professor (let’s call her A) asking about joining her lab. I received an email two seconds later informing me she was out of the office. I was very intrigued with A’s work and made a note in my calendar to follow-up with her upon her return. Two weeks after her return, I still heard nothing from her, so I sent her a polite reminder about my e-mail.
And was pleasantly surprised to receive an encouraging reply within a few hours. She apologised for not getting back to me sooner for she had been down with pneumonia and offered me an interview the very next day because she had an opening.
The problem was, she was in Vancouver, which was five hours away by flight from Toronto. But so excited I was, I almost jumped on the next plane out!
A had clearly overlooked the fact that I was so far away. She then offered me the next best thing: Get three reference letters and send them to me and we can decide if we should meet.
Some intense e-mail exchanges and one-and-a-half months later, I found myself looking at an e-mail from the same professor inviting me for an interview and to meet at her lab. The best part? She was paying for most of my expenses.
My friend asked if I was going. Are you kidding? Of course I was! Even if I wasn’t offered the job, I was at least getting to see Vancouver.
I prepared for that interview like I never prepared before. So I had mailed the reference letters (oh, thank you, professors!), and the ball was now entirely in my court. I e-mailed A and offered to give her lab a presentation of my work. I figured that would give me bigger control over the interview; this way, they hear what I want them to hear instead of relying on them asking me the right questions.
I spent over a week crafting a presentation that would give them a well-rounded introduction to my work in 20 minutes; research shows that’s how long you have to keep people’s attention.
As the lab was a very holistic lab with the members excelling in both academics and extracurricular activities, I factored that it would be important for them to see what I could bring to them besides academics.
Being prepared
My former professor (not the one who snorted into her coffee) from university vetted my slides over coffee and dessert.
You know what they say about how unexpected things will still catch you by surprise no matter how well you prepare? “They” were right.
Despite my preparation, I did not ask the all-important question of how long the interview was going to be. I figured one hour was probably standard, so it shocked me when I ended up being in there for four hours.
Thank God the professor fed me! She took me for lunch where we chatted some more, and that’s when we had a debate about Eastern versus Western philosophies in education. Not the most relaxed lunch, I can assure you.
I was offered the position two days later, and we agreed on a start date slightly a month later. The Human Resources department sent me an email a week later saying that due to policy, they were posting my position.
Thankfully, they later assured me that it was just a formality to inform the public of the vacancy and they would close the position in a week and formally offer me a letter following that.
It’s been slightly more than three months since I started working with A. Sometimes I am buried in so much work, I don’t even have time to file my notes or write in my log for weeks on end.
I also have sticky-notes with A’s tasks and instructions all over the edge of my computer screen and there are reminders all over my whiteboard; I have even recently put in a request for a second monitor to help me read and compare documents (yes, she said okay).
Work is gruelling, and tempers (hers) often run short, but all in all, I’m enjoying my work and my work place. The university is gorgeous and the workplace benefits are awesome. I can actually get a massage almost every other week! All I need is a doctor’s note saying I need one, and with an injured back, that’s not hard at all.
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Thursday, January 26, 2012
If you’re considering a career in healthcare, it might be good to consider which jobs are in high demand
at the moment. These ten careers are certain to land you a great-paying job right out of college, and
they can all be attained with an associate’s or bachelor’s degree.
1. Registered Nurse – RNs make up the largest group of healthcare providers in the U.S., yet there has been a shortage of nurses in our country for a few decades. Demand for nurses is expected to be even higher in the years to come due to the aging baby boomer generation and advances in technology that make new medical treatments possible.
2. Medical Laboratory Technologist – Lab techs perform various tests on body fluids and other human specimens. They may work in clinical laboratories, hospitals, doctor’s offices, and other types of labs. They are in high demand in healthcare due to their necessity in helping physicians care for patients and in advancing medical research.
3. Physical and Occupational Therapy Assistant – These professionals assist physical therapists in giving rehabilitation services. They work under the direction and supervision of the physical therapist and often have more direct interaction with patients. They are in high demand because they don’t need to be paid as much as physical therapists, yet do much of the same work.
4. Medical Billing and Coding Specialist – Due to a new law passed by congress, most medical billing claims must now be sent electronically. This has created a high demand for specialists in medical billing and coding who can decipher the complicated billing codes from insurance companies
5. Health Records and Information Technician – As electronic health records (EHRs) become standard in healthcare, there will be a growing demand for technicians who can manage the information. They must be familiar with EHR software in order to organize patients’ information, keep it secure, and fix problems with the system.
6. Dental Assistant – Due to advances in technology, more dentists are hiring assistants so that they can more effectively care for patients. Dental assistants are responsible for a number of preparatory procedures before treatment such as sterilizing instruments and taking impressions. They do not have as much training as dental hygienists but are still in high demand.
7. Medical Assistant – This type of assistant helps physicians do their jobs more effectively. They are responsible for routine tasks such as giving medication to patients and taking their vital signs. They may also do a number of administrative tasks.
8. Pharmacy Assistants/Technician – These assistants help pharmacists with basic task, such as updating inventories, patient information, and providing patients with relevant medication instructions. As pharmaceutical services are more in demand, these types of assistants and technicians are in high demand as well.
9. Diagnostic Medical Sonographer – In recent years, technology has discovered ways to diagnose patients with sonography rather than invasive techniques. These technicians are trained to use such technology on patients in hospitals, clinics, and other facilities. Since it is a growing field, job positions are plentiful.
10. Radiologic Technologist – Similar to diagnostic medical sonographers, radiologic techs perform medical imaging with radiologic (x-ray) technology. This job is in high demand due to how pervasive it is in the medical field, from dentistry to chiropractic care.
This article was written by Erin McKinney, who is a licensed nurse practitioner. Erin also owns the site Masters of Nursing for students interested in getting an advanced degree in the nursing field.
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Sunday, January 22, 2012
We must at all costs try to retain the many competent graduates for local employment as there is always the likelihood that we may lose them to other nations.
IN THE old days, university graduates were assured of a job, particularly in the rapidly expanding public service. When industrial attachment was introduced, many were recruited by companies. Some were even snapped up while still in the final year.
But not so now. Graduates, even those on scholarship, are not assured of a job any more. The economic climate is one factor and graduate employability skills another. We need to work on improving both so that joblessness does not become a major problem for young graduates.
It would appear that our pressing problem now is not rising healthcare costs, extremism and global terrorism, or environmental degradation but insufficient good jobs to go around.
In the book The Coming Jobs War by Jim Clifton, chairman and CEO of Gallup, a poll of what people are thinking, revealed that over the last 30 years, people have changed from desiring love, money, food, shelter, safety, peace and freedom to wanting a good job for themselves and their children.
The poll also revealed that three billion of the five billion people aged 15 and older, said they were working or want work. The problem is there are currently only 1.2 billion fulltime formal jobs in the world. Potential societal stress and instability lie with the 1.8 billion people who make up nearly one quarter of the world’s population. Joblessness is a driver of national hopelessness and despair. This in turn causes a decline in Gross National Wellbeing. Jobless people are dangerously unhappy and need more healthcare in general.
Jobs and Gross Domestic Product (GDP) are symbiotic. No GDP growth, no job growth. No job growth, no significant GDP growth. Job creation and quality GDP growth will be the leading forces of change for a better world.
The national transformation programme (NTP) to be achieved over the 10th and 11th Malaysian Plan period together with the new economic model, appear to be on the right track for job creation.
The vision of a high income nation is about boosting growth, creating high-paying jobs and attracting investments, where the ultimate outcome is a better quality of life for the people, where no one is left out and future generations are not compromised.
Education is fundamental to the NTP. It is one of the seven National Key Result Areas in the Government Transformation Programme and one of the 12 National Key Economic Areas in the Economic Transformation Programme.
It is also vital for the Rural Transformation Programme and the Political Transformation Programme.
School heads and vice-chancellors must think beyond graduation rates and think of an education that results in good jobs.
The majority of jobs are created in small and medium sized enterprises (SMEs).
In the United States for example, 99% of the six million companies have 500 or less employees. To build SMEs we need innovators and entrepreneurs.
Innovators alone are not enough. Innovations will remain on the shelf until chosen by talented entrepreneurs who envision a value and a customer, and then create business models and strategies to realise sales and profits. GDP growth and job creation come from the business model, not just the invention.
Universities must contribute to the national transformation not only by producing graduates appropriate for the new economy as well as new knowledge in support of the national innovation system, but also in creating jobs.
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Monday, January 16, 2012
The job news for veterans returning home from Iraq and Afghanistan is anything but pleasant. Veterans have an elevated unemployment rate compared to the rest of the population, the economy is only just starting to grow again and, for many, transferring their military skills to the civilian work world proves an intimidating task. In an effort to help our returning military find work, online salary database PayScale.com posed the question, “Where do military veterans usual work after finishing their service?” The results point mostly in one direction: technology.
PayScale.com looked at many aspects of veteran employment, including the jobs vets typically choose, their earnings, the companies that hire them and the skills they most commonly possess as civilian workers. While more data from their study will be released soon, their most outstanding discovery came up in the following two points.
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Tuesday, January 10, 2012
From CCC Subscriber Evan Thomas
Without a post-graduation plan, graduating from college can feel like getting dropped out of a plane without a parachute. It’s scary. Knowing that you’ll be joining the demographic with the highest rate of unemployment in the country – 16 to 24 year olds – isn’t comforting either. So you’ll scour job websites and classified ads to find a job.
However, leaving your chances to job websites and classified ads isn’t your best option. Yes, those are places where you may find a job, and they are always the best places to begin your search. In fact, this is almost a passive form of job hunting.
Passive job hunting means merely looking. Instead, job hunters should do.
Start from the beginning: research the job market with the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS), the government organization that compiles employment data to predict the top future jobs. You can even search for salaries by city and job to see how your location stacks up against others for a particular career.
Once you’ve done some research to understand the job market it’s time to begin your active search. Remember, it’s a matter of doing, not looking. Active job hunters are constantly doing things that relate to their intended career, no matter whether they are employed or not.
Here’s how you can be an active job hunter:
• Get Your Foot In The Door: Internships are the prefect way to get your foot in the door. Though an internship might not cover your entire cost of living – after all, the average apartment rent in cities across the country is constantly increasing – weighing the pros and cons will show it’s well worth the money spent. But be prepared to work: Internships are not a place to relax. Companies want forward thinkers who can contribute from the start. Jump in and get yours hands dirty with that internship – volunteer for things, and don’t hold back. Since startups are looking to grow and expand, take the initiative as an intern. Show the company that you want a job. Arrive early in the morning, and leave late.
• Do What You Love: And do it all the time. Let it show when you’re passionate about something and allow yourself to follow those passions. Employers want passionate people; doing what you love will show. Those high paying jobs will come, but only after you pursue what you love.
• Cold Calling: Pick up the phone, send an email, or write a letter. Do whatever you have to do to get in touch with the people you need to and develop relationships with them. Expressing your interests and passions to someone else is key to networking and getting yourself out there. If you’re honest and professional, there can be no criticism of showing initiative.
• Social Media: Social media networks are a great way to get in touch with influential people quickly and effortlessly. Plus, you can keep in touch with them at all times. You can show your creative side with social media, or you can distribute industry news: find your niche and stick with it. The National Association of Colleges and Employers reported that 14 million people worldwide used social media to find jobs so far this year. Companies are constantly trying to keep up with current trends, and social media is one they are clamoring to take advantage of. Show an employer that you understand how social media can be an effective tool for marketing.
Evan Thomas is a UC Santa Barbara student studying architecture & the environment. He loves to hike, surf and play basketball. He also interns for FindTheData.org, a non-profit comparison engine that organizes government data.
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Thursday, December 09, 2010
Ani Kevork has interned at seven companies since she graduated from the University of California at Los Angeles in 2009. She’s trying to get a full-time job, but there’s just nothing out there.
“It wasn’t really a choice,” she said. “It’s just the reality of the job market today.”
No. 7 proved lucky for Kevork in that her current internship at a film studio in London is paid, unlike her six previous internships. Still, she has no benefits, no job security and no idea where she’ll be in a few weeks.
Kevork and two of her former classmates started a blog, The Eternal Intern, about the struggles of the current job market for other college grads with the same plights.
“I want to do what I studied, and I don’t want to settle,” she said. “I’m still applying for full-time positions, but I don’t see that happening anytime soon for me.”
Like Kevork, a growing number of college graduates are forced into internships after graduation because of the lack of entry-level jobs. For now, it’s important to take those internships, said Phil Gardner, director of Michigan State University’s Collegiate Employment Research Institute.
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Tuesday, November 16, 2010
In today’s modern business world it isn’t shocking to me all of the Fab Salespeople. As time goes on the trends update and the industries change but one thing still remains the same; You must and I
repeat must be able to sell yourself in meetings, conversations, interviews, wherever you go.
Of the hundreds of interviews I have conducted, the business dealings I have encountered and the casual conversations I have been apart of I have noticed one thing. Most people STINK at selling themselves. As a salesperson casual conversations are gateways to endless opportunities. How you conduct yourself and present yourself means the world. Attitude is everything.
In my opinion, some of the biggest revenue generating ideas, businesses of today and strong forging relationships are all stemmed from conversations. The more people you meet, the more conversations you have the more likely you are going to be put in front of the people to help you get to where you are going. It is up to you to get people to buy in to your vision. When people believe you are the cornerstone to add value to their lives, you my friend are in.
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Thursday, October 14, 2010
Today’s job market is undeniably tough. The national unemployment rate stands at 9.6 percent, more than twice as much as before the recession. Meanwhile, some workers have abandoned the job search.
Still, Richard Bolles, author of “What Color Is Your Parachute?” argues that in the 39 years he has been writing and revising his best-selling job-search book, he has seen periods just as challenging, if not more so.
What’s different this time is that we’d become accustomed to landing jobs relatively easily through the Internet, Bolles said. But, by itself, an online search does not work now. Instead, job seekers need to deploy old-fashioned strategies, like sending handwritten thank you notes, and to stay optimistic.
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