posted by Administrator on May 10
Whether you are a professional or not, choosing the right career is not always easy. Aside from identifying your interests, skills and personal qualities, you have to be aware of what you want to do and where you are good at to know what career matches your unique personal profile.
Here are some tips when choosing a career:
1. Establish a personal brand. A personal brand differentiates you from others.
2. Look for reliable job sites. Job sites provide thousands of career opportunities and connect you to companies directly and with fast results.
3. Never stop learning. Pursuing higher education is always an edge in the employment world.
posted by Administrator on Jan 10
There is usually a part within any job interview, normally before it ends, where you will be asked for your reason why you left your past firm even with a good position and competitive pay. This is a trick question to see if you are a possible whiner who can be more of a liability to the company you’re applying into so be careful and tread easy. Past issues and brushes with the management with certain issues may give your interviewer clues to your resistance to company policy that is a turn-off. Companies avoid people who complain too much for they are very much at their own headaches. That is the reason why companies sometimes prefer entry-level hires for they are not at all prone to complain about working conditions, pay and many other employment factors due to lack of experience. Be professional with your answers so you do not dig your own grave and lose the employment opportunity of a lifetime.
posted by editor on Aug 10
There are times in our professional life that we thought of changing careers. Of course changing careers is not an easy task. To be able to change careers one should consider several factors. One of these factors is the right education for your new career. Do you have the proper training and knowledge about this new career you’re choosing? Resigning from your current job for you to have the proper training and knowledge about your career is not practical. If you are a professional and would be very much willing to gain knowledge about a new career, one should take in consider learning thru distance education.
You could check in the different universities in your locality if they are offering distance education for the programs your interested. Distance education is also great for professional who wants to pursue a graduate degree.
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posted by Administrator on Apr 10
Career fairs are one of the best places for job seekers to gain exposure and eventually land a job. They are usually organized by a government agency, an association or a network of companies. They focus on a specific industry and usually help fresh graduates.
Here are some tips when attending a career fair:
1. Dress properly.
2. Bring pens and paper.
3. Bring copies of your r�sum�.
4. Ask business cards from employers for possible follow-ups and for future references.
Career fairs gives out information on employment trends, skills needed for various positions, industry and corporate data and career guidance. This is the perfect time for job seekers to learn.
posted by editor on Feb 10
In this corporate jungle where everyone wants to get an up on everyone, and competition is stiff, you really need an extra edge to make you more noticeable.
One of the ways to achieve this is though the use of LinkedIn, a professional networking website. LinkedIn operates the same way as a social networking site – you make a profile, add contacts, and watch your network grow. The only difference is that LinkedIn users are building professional and corporate contacts for the advancement of their careers.
Many employers use LinkedIn because of its relative ease of use, where they can see a member’s qualifications related to the industry he or she is in. There is also a referral system, where a person can be referred because of exemplary work, which makes him or her more marketable for future jobs.
posted by Administrator on Dec 7
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posted by Administrator on Aug 15
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Technology of today is fast changing especially when it comes to computer. Before computers are just use by big companies who needs faster way of computing but now the ratio is almost 1:1 meaning one home: one pc. And this is the reason why the need for computer related work is increasing. Because I discover a new career that is online. Before personal assistant are like secretary type whore mind their boss about the schedule meeting, appointments, phone calls, and etc but now I found something new it is online/ virtual personal assistant, it may sound awkward but it’s existing because I know a lot company who hire people for this position. It may be the same with traditional personal assistant but with more high technology gadget and you don’t need to follow your boss everyday. Just stay at home / office open the tools you need and that are it does your work.
posted by editor on May 15
When your employer takes a look at your resume and finds out that there were times that you have taken a looong vacation, he may look at you quizzically and wonder about your dedication to work. How do you explain the breaks you took? Read on for clues:
Children – You may have had a kid or two to take care of. If so, say that you took classes and skill building activities while on maternal or paternal leave to show them that you plan to return to work.
Education – If you hit the books again, don’t be afraid to tell the employer when and why you did so. Employers want smart employees.
Retirement – If you have already retired but decided to work again, highlight your wisdom, experience and dedication to continue working.
posted by Administrator on Apr 23
Whether it is a life or a career goal, motivation is key to realize it. If you are motivated, you become more confident and your enthusiasm rises up. This gives you the strength and drive to realize your goals.
Here are some tips to help you get motivated:
1. Write down your goals. Writing them in a piece of paper or your planner is essential for you to remember your goals and work on realizing them.
2. Be optimistic. Optimism is the answer to most problems. When you are optimistic, you become more motivated in life.
3. Get surrounded with loving friends and family. Be inspired by the people around you and use this positive feeling in putting everything you want in life to reality.
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