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December 13, 2009
Debt and Credit Help for Job Seekers
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When one is either out of work or at a job they don’t like and looking, it is crucial to keep a perspective on paying bills, keeping debt down, and avoiding late fees with credit cards. Debt and Credit Help is a useful, informative Website that contains tips to help in this time.
Most importantly one must keep a high quality of life while also doing what is needed to move forward a career.
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July 19, 2009
Getting a Job
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These days, the job economy is different than a year ago. Many people who in the past found jobs easily are now out of work. In some cases there may be less jobs available. In other cases there may be a mood between employers that they can take longer to hire and set higher standards. In other cases, morale of applicants can be holding them back. The resources below are tools you can use when researching getting a job in today’s economy.
- Source for flexible jobs
- Online jobs
- Working from home job bank
- Job interview secrets
- Job interview information
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January 23, 2009
Getting a Job
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Getting a job in this economy can be tough or not so tough depending on how you look at things and proceed. If you decide that you need a particular job and can only be happy with that one, you may have less options. It also may take longer to get that ideal job. If you are flexible, and open to other possibilities, you can get a job sooner. Here are ways to apply and get a job in this economy:
- Be flexible. There may be other jobs and careers you should consider.
- Look in many places for jobs. Look online on Websites such as Craigslist and Monster.com. Look in the local paper for jobs. Look on freelance Websites such as Guru.com. Talk to friends and network.
- Ask friends about how they like their job. Find out about other people you can interview to see how they like their job.
- Prepare your resume carefully. Have it checked for content and spelling errors.
- When you apply for a job in person or online, for sure include a cover letter. When in contact with a possible employer, make sure to thank them.
- Consider working from home. Here is an excellent resource on making money from home. Legit online jobs can be the best career move someone makes.
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December 24, 2008
Job Search Books
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The Job Search Solution: The Ultimate System for Finding a Great Job Now! is a great book. I am reviewing it here because I found so many useful tips in this book for the job seeker. The author of this book, Tony Beshara , has quite a strong set of experience backing him. In the book, he goes through and outlines everything you need from initial search strategies, interview tips, to getting the job information. Read more reviews here or find the best price on Amazon here.
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November 26, 2008
Books and Audio CDs
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The Good to Great Audio CD is by Jim Collins and a team of researchers. Going through over 1435 companies and reading more than 6000 articles, they chose a few companies to focus on more than others that made the transition from good to great. Analyzing all of this information, they present career information so that at your current job, or to get your next job, you can have the tools to go from good to great! This is an excellent audio CD, whether you’re an employee, manager, VP (like me), or CEO.
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October 30, 2008
Ways to Get a Job
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These days many people are worried about their current jobs due to a looming recession. Other people need a job and blame it on the recession. Here are the best ways to get a new job in a recession:
- Do your own self built home study course for very little money. Read top rated job books. Here are the best job search Books on Amazon
, sorted by best first. You can also buy the How to Get the Job You Want DVD
from Amazon.com. This should get you going as this is taking your job search as seriously as it should be.
- Don’t get a new job. Ensure you are very skilled at your current job, and stay there.
- Try a new field. Here is a great success story from the plumber we hired. He was a tech guy when the dot com bust happened 7-8 years ago. He was layed off and could not find a new job. People were in line at all of the companies he was looking at. So, he took a job digging ditches to make ends meet. Eventually he got good at it and moved up to plumbing. He learned to be a plumber and got his training. He was working for people and then eventually built his own business. Now, he runs a successful plumbing business and has employees. He loves dealing with customer, and would not go back to IT.
- Try. Try. Try. Go out and be in interviews. Get practice and get good at it. You will find a job eventually!
- Network! Join LinkedIn, Plaxo, and other Websites. Go have lunch with people. Connect with people and let them know you’re looking.
Best of luck and I know you’ll find something good. Be patient until the right job comes along!
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July 12, 2008
Getting a Job
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It is difficult to know what one’s calling is. Sometimes we get a job to get a perspective on the world. Sometimes our first job is the ideal one we want to stay in. Some jobs are just stepping stones to the next position or company. Other jobs are great just because your supervisor treats you so well. Here are 5 reasons to get a new job as well as 5 reasons not to get a new job. You’ll have to decide for yourself which category you fall under.
5 Reasons to Get a New Job
- You don’t like where you work.
- In the job you have, your boss doesn’t treat you well.
- You dread Mondays more at this job than any other in your life.
- You are a social person but your job isn’t. Or, you are an introvert, but your job forces you to work closely with people.
- You’re stuck. Your job changes or has changed your personality in a negative way.
5 Reasons Not to Get a New Job
- You’re happy where you are. Since most people in the world are not happy with their jobs, why leave one you like?
- Your boss is good to you. You leave work at the end of the day with no unnecessary pressure, political games or other negativity that could ruin personal time.
- You like the kind of work you do and look forward to Mondays. Or, you don’t detest Mondays.
- You fit your role. If you are a social person, you do social work. If you are an introvert, you get a lot of quiet time to work.
- You can grow and learn with this work.
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May 25, 2008
Finding Jobs
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The first thing to decide on when applying for a job online is to decide on what kind of job you want. It is important to have a goal in mind, for as in any endeavour, a misdirected effort is wasted effort. Browse through popular search engines job seeking sites. These websites shows jobs in the thousands at the drop of a hat. You also might want to check out forums and groups. Lots of companies post job offerings relevant to the discussion forums.
There are a ton of job openings being posted on the internet each day. So make it a habit to browse daily to get your self updated on what’s happening. Make it a point to sign up in one or two job portals. These sites will allow you to keep an account, making it easier to receive job offerings.
It also helps to assess the things that you expect from your job. You should have a clear idea of your job description, company, location, and pay. Look at the websites of the companies you want to work for. Job openings are usually posted on the company website. You never know when the perfect opportunity might come up, so patience and perseverance will be very helpful to job seekers.
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May 21, 2008
Job Categories
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The accounting business is not one to lack new opportunities. Check the want ads in your local paper. Several job opportunities for accounting are almost always open. Search for jobs in the internet. You could find an accounting job just as easily as you would in the paper. Plus, connecting to the internet will allow you to expand your search, even to other countries.
Have your resume ready and post it online. Job searching sites are there for a reason. Employers are always on the look out for a person to fill a vacant accounting position. Also, browse websites of top colleges and universities. Schools are always informed of job openings through their multiple connections, while companies for their part, are always on the look out for fresh, young talent. Look during graduation time, where there is a swell of opportunities posted for newly graduated students.
Place calls and visit companies that keep a very huge accounting staff. These companies would certainly welcome the submission of resumes, and are usually happy to give out recommendations to other companies that might have jobs open. Have a business card made and hand them out people. Have them know that you are a professional who is on the look out for an accounting job.
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May 12, 2008
Retail Jobs
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Retailing is very important because it lessens the cost of products that you or your family my need. For example, you won’t have to approach the makers of toilet paper every time you want to buy a new roll. You just have to visit your favorite supermarket and purchase a fresh supply. In short retailers make it easier for us to buy whatever we need, because they’re the ones who buy from the manufacturers. And retailers even vary to providing personal services.
- Sales Associate
What is retail without sales? Retail industries thrive because there is a need to purchase something from them, may it be food, services, clothing and the like. Sales people assists the shopper to find what they plan or want to buy. The most basic job in a retail industry would be this position. The perk is, sales people usually get a commission for every merchandise or product sold.
- Telesales
Sales associate are tasked to close the deal with the customers apart from assisting them in looking for what they want to buy. Telesales on the other hand, depending on what industry, are responsible for cold calling. Telesales are used as engines to update, follow up sales deals.
- Store Manager
Being the store manager means you are in charge of the store . Every time there’s a disgruntled customer, customer always asks for the Manager. Why? Because he/she is in charge in meeting the customer expectations. Moreover, he/ she is responsible in running the store in terms of sales, operations, implementation of marketing initiatives, inventory-payroll-risk management and most of all the daily processes to maintain the retail biz.
- Assistant Store Manager
Basically, second in command after the Store Manager.
- Buyer
To keep retail business rolling, there is a need to develop product assortments. Notice how Wal-Mart have several products for every type of item? The retail buyer is responsible for this aspect of retailing for what is a retailer without products?
The buyer responsibilities extend to negotiations with contracts, inventory, planning the sales and strictly coordinating with both merchandising and the operations team.
- District Manager
The main purpose of a district manager is to act as an overseer of all the operations of a retail store. His responsibilities include dealing with the customers. Meaning that customer satisfaction is their forte. They should also be able to discern and analyze problems as well as solve them.
- Visual Merchandiser
The virtual merchandiser’s job is to handle the visual aspects of a store to make it easier for customers to shop. They handle the details such as design and color. They should also specialize in floor lay outing and creating displays. The visual merchandiser can be likened to a set designer in movie making and plays. They set the “stage” for the shopper to feel like, well, shopping.
- Marketing Specialist / Officer
Marketing is a necessary aspect of retail industry. How else can you tap your target market without marketing initiatives. Products, services are marketed some way or the other to ensure sales. The job of the Marketing Specialist/Officer is to come up with marketing activities to capture the market in avail the services offered by the retailer.
- Customer Support Representative
Have queries about the product or services you have availed? Nowadays, we just call a customer service hotline to enlighten us about our queries. They perform as direct contacts of the company with the customers.
- Logistics Officer
The logistics officer handles daily chores such as, inventory, budgeting, purchasing, etc.
It’s their job to coordinate with suppliers and manufacturers. Keeping up to date with the latest trends and forecasts as well as technological advances are part of their tasks. They also make sure that the warehouses are in tip-top shape. Basically they are accountable for the “physical” aspects of the retailers.
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