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Go green: New jobs are popping up everywhere!
Abridged: Business Week
WASHINGTON, D.C. -- It's no secret that America is going green. Green jobs are popping up everywhere, whether it's the technician installing solar panels on a home, the scientist researching ways to build better batteries for electric cars, or the executive looking for ways to reduce waste, eliminate unnecessary packaging and cut costs.
Job growth in this area is expected to top 50% by 2016, nearly four times the job growth for all other occupations combined. And a number of Presidential initiatives, including billions in new investments in renewable energy, energy efficiency, and energy research are likely to accelerate that job growth. For obvious reasons, many of these positions are in the energy sector, and landing those jobs without some kind of industry-specific academic or business experience can be tough, but not impossible.
A few business schools offer specialized programs, but a better bet might be enrolling in a few courses in the engineering or earth sciences school. Perhaps you could even find an industry-specific internship. If nothing else, you will demonstrate an interest in the industry. While the recession has forced some companies to back off from their sustainability efforts, many others are continuing to invest.
Looking for a new job? Distribute your resume fast
Staff Writer, The Career News
LOS ANGELES, CA -- With so many people currently in the job market looking for work, how can you make sure your resume will be seen? With advancing technology, the internet is an extremely popular resource for posting and finding resumes. But with all the career sites available, wouldn't it be nice if your resume could be found on all of them?
Consider a site that can make that happen. You post your information to their site once, and they distribute it on up to 85 different top career sites! It's called Resume Rabbit and it's so easy to use. Just fill out one simple form online and in just 5 minutes you'll be well on your way to landing that job you've been searching for. There's also a personal posting report and auto-login feature that lets you log in to the many sites where your resume is posted in just one mouse click!
Distributing your resume online is easy with Resume Rabbit. You could spend hours and hours posting your resume individually to all the top career sites - or you can let a site like Resume Rabbit do it for you. Then, 1.5 million employers can instantly see your resume daily. If you're looking for a new job, distribute your resume fast with Resume Rabbit.
Temp positions can help support your job search
Abridged: El Paso Times
EL PASO, TX -- Alfredo Pappas, one of thousands of job seekers hunting for a job in tough economic times, said he's close to getting a six-month, temporary job with a defense contractor. "I had some hesitation about doing a temporary job. But I need a job," Pappas stated. "I will do a great job so I can have an offer for a permanent job after that."
Career experts say that taking a temporary job, especially if it's in a person's career field, is a good move. The pay will be better than unemployment benefits, and you can still search and apply for other jobs while working at the temporary job. Many companies use a temporary job to see if you're the right fit, then make it permanent when they like what they see.
Since turning a temp job into a permanent one is uncertain, it's important to keep your job search going, otherwise you'll be in the same unemployment spot when the temp job ends. Pappas said his tentative job has brightened his mood. He has been able to keep positive during his months of online job searching.
When the recovery begins, temp positions will rise
Abridged: Forbes.com
SEATTLE, WA -- Few job seekers dream of a career in temp work or freelancing. Changing jobs every few months or juggling multiple assignments from multiple employers, typically for very low pay, is at best an uncertain path to a successful career. But for job seekers in a jobless recovery, temp work has its advantages, and not just because it pays the bills.
For job seekers who lack the experience they need to switch industries or careers, a few temp assignments in the new role supplies some much-needed work experience that makes landing a permanent position more likely. Combined with the right educational credentials, temp experience can be the ticket to a permanent career in health care, education, government, or green business.
Temporary employees are typically the first to go when a recession begins--the industry continues to be among the hardest hit during this downturn--but they're also among the first to be hired as a recession winds down, as many employers hold off on making permanent hires until they're sure that they are out of the woods. Bottom line: When the recovery begins, temp positions will likely be more plentiful than they are today.
Search engine makes finding a part-time job easier
Staff Writer, The Career News
LOS ANGELES, CA -- With a service called MyJobHunter, you can search all top career sites at once & apply to all matching jobs with one click. Just enter your search criteria, review the matching jobs and select the ones you want. Then, click a single button and you'll instantly apply to all selected jobs with your resume and cover letter (without having to log into each job site separately).
Click another button and you can automate the whole process! MyJobHunter can remember what you searched for, search for it again each day, and AUTOMATICALLY APPLY FOR YOU to new jobs matching your criteria. Review jobs in advance or put searching & applying on auto-pilot. The choice is yours.
You'll also get an application history report that makes follow-up a breeze! It shows the jobs you were applied to, full job descriptions, employer contact info, and application dates. You can even add personal notes to each job! This service is proven to reduce hours of job searching and resume submitting to just minutes. Simply upload your resume, enter your job search criteria and let MyJobHunter take it from there. For more information visit MyJobHunter.com.
Perform industry specific research online
Abridged: LJWorld.com
LAWRENCE, KS -- There are still some industries actively hiring part-time and full-time staff, including health care, accounting, IT, sales, education and fund-raising. Performing online research and reading industry specific magazines and trade journals keep you up to date as well as inform you of who is hiring in your area.
One strategy to get your foot in the door is to set up informational interview meetings. Speak with those in your professional and personal networks. Gain greater knowledge of different companies' hiring policies by finding out how others got their current job. Connect with both online and offline organizations and engage with recruiters and employment agencies that specialize in your current field. Don't just contact general staffing firms.
When interviewing, show the hiring manager how you can do a great job in less time. Offer your ideas and solutions to current issues their company is experiencing. Some firms may not even realize they need your services and will create a position for you based on your captivating presentation. Actively use online networking opportunities and continue to reach out to your personal network as well. Be sure to make use of online job tools that will save you time in your job search efforts.
Business & trade magazines increase your marketability
Staff Writer, The Career News
LOS ANGELES, CA -- Whether you're looking to move up or move on - reading business and trade publications lets you move right in to the job of your dreams. They keep you sharp, well informed, articulate and in-demand. It's no secret that keeping up with the news and trends of your industry or profession (as well as that of your clients') will give you the competitive edge you need. And now, you can get your trade magazines without having to pay for them.
Through a special offer from The Career News, you can instantly get a subscription to practically every leading industry and business publication. It takes only a minute to search the website to quickly find the magazines matching your skills and interests.
First search by publication title, industry, or geography. Then, pick the magazines you want, fill out a brief online subscription form and press submit. It's really that easy. For more information or to sign up now for your free trade magazines, go to follow this link.
Search for work should be full-time job
Abridged: KOLD News 13
LAS VEGAS, NV -- It's unfortunate in this economic climate that more and more people are out of a job and looking for work. Here are a few tips on finding a job in today's competitive work force. First, keep in mind that finding a job requires a change in mentality. Job seekers need to treat their job search as a full-time job in itself.
It's often difficult to motivate yourself after experiencing such a setback. It's important to get out and devote just as much time to the search as you would had you been at work. The more resumes you send and contacts you make the faster you'll find a job. Showing a potential employer you're staying busy during your employment is important too. That means taking on a part-time job while you continue your hunt for a full-time position.
You may also want to consider taking on a volunteer position. Getting out there and putting your skills to work in any way shows a good work ethic and that you're willing to do whatever it takes to work. At the same time, try to limit your personal expenses during this time when finances are strained. You may need to cancel that summer vacation and trade it up for a weekend at the beach. |
