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Oct292021 by Paul LinusNo Comments

How to write professional resume and avoid mistakes

Career

"How to write a resume?" That seems to be the big question these days with so many people looking for a new job. Well, in order to get that next great job, one must have a great resume. The resume is the foot in the door for almost every employer these days. Most employers are going to make a first judgment on a prospective employee by the information contained in the resume. Most folks have been in the same job or working for the same company for a while and it may have been some time since a resume has been prepared. Well, these days with an average of six or seven applicants for every job, one has to be able to prepare the best possible resume. Here are some resume tips to get the right information together before preparing a final resume. Resume Should Communicate Marketable ...

Oct192021 by Paul LinusNo Comments

Training employees boosts business

Business

The welfare of the company and employees rests on the equality of training that is provided to staff. A training and development program helps employees and businesses to grow. Some of the most often-used programs include: On-the-job training On-the-job training endeavors to instruct an employee how to carry out a particular job assignment. Equally useful in training new employees as well as updating existing staff as some might be changing internal jobs, the on-the-job training consists of four parts: Preparation. The trainer finds out what the employee already knows about the job. Demonstration The trainer shows the employee how to do the job. Application. The employee does the job alone. Job Rotation In job rotation, employees are allowed to learn new jobs and to br...

Sep242021 by Paul LinusNo Comments

How to choose employment agency

Career

When job seekers are looking for a new employment opportunity, it is important to utilize all their resources. And that just may include working with an employment agency. Now there are two types of agencies: temporary employment and regular placement. Temporary services are a good way to try out short- and long-term temporary positions in a variety of organizations in the job seeker’s area. However, temp work is not a guarantee of finding a full-time position. With a regular employment agency, the staffing representative or headhunter is focused on identifying each candidate’s skill sets with the hope of matching him with a current employer looking to fill a regular full-time vacancy. Candidates who have never used the services of a headhunter may not be familiar with how one wo...

Jul172021 by Paul LinusNo Comments

How to recession-proof career with education

Career

Wondering how to recession-proof a career is on many minds today. This is a result of the current state of the economy and the high unemployment rate in this country. Fortunately, some employment has bright areas, while others are searching for the light at the end of the tunnel – a recovering economy. As a result, many people are exploring continuing education opportunities for improving their job skills. Enrolling in continuing education programs provides the best opportunity to learn the latest trends in a career field, along with improving on the foundation of current employment skills. This is important regardless of trying to recession-proof a job or not. Employers retain employees who are aware of the latest industry trends which facilitate increased productivity and improve ...

Jun212021 by Paul LinusNo Comments

How to finding jobs in today’s economic crisis

Career

There is no doubt that many people today are experiencing some form of economic hardship amid the COVID-19 pandemic. Jobs are lost at an unprecedented rate and the unemployment rate continues to hover more. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics the unemployment rate has surpassed a record set in 1982 of 9.7%. Depression and feeling isolated are normal, but may hinder progress in finding a job. Avoiding negative feelings and isolation are keys to finding work. While no one can predict the future, a positive outlook and engagement with people will increase any chance of success. Here are a few ways to find work. Find a Job with an Updated Resume Employers have minimal time to review resumes. A resume needs to highlight the job seekers accomplishments and strengths over time. ...

May282021 by Paul LinusNo Comments

Health care careers provide renewed opportunities

Health

Although the health care industry may have to scale back somewhat, the fact remains that people continue to need health care services. The population is aging and technology has made it possible to live longer, and to survive illness and disease that in the past would have taken lives at an earlier stage. That technology has also opened up many new career paths in the health care field.The outlook for health care jobs continues to be good well into the next decade, where as many of the other industries will not see a recovery. A Stepping Stone Approach The health care field offers a unique opportunity to many who wish to take a stepping stone approach to attaining their ultimate goals. For instance, beginning a career as a medical assistant, a phlebotomist, or a certified nursing ...