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Your Career: Landing a Retail Job in a Recession

2009-08-17T19:16:00.000-07:00

"Your Career: Landing a Retail Job in a Recession"

NEW YORK (AP) -- Don't count on a job selling sweaters at your favorite department store. Retail jobs from sales associates to managers are harder to find as merchants close stores, lay off thousands of workers -- or go out of business completely.

Whenever a retailer does hire employers, it's usually inundated by people hoping for a job. J.C. Penney Co. received 15,000 applications, more than double what it expected, for 500 positions at its new Manhattan store. SnagAJob.com, an online site, said 160,596 applicants applied for jobs at one national department store chain in July, more than twice the number of a year ago.

The overflow of resumes, particularly from people laid off in fields such as construction and finance, gives merchants their pick of the best workers but also presents a challenge for people who want to get started in retail or get back into the business. Some do find that with extra effort, it's possible to get a job that, if not ideal, at least gets them inside the door.

Darren Gray, 44, who had 13 years of banking experience including managerial stints, learned that recently when he applied to the new Penney's.

After the financial crisis erupted last fall, the Jersey City, N.J., resident decided to leave finance and return to retailing, where he worked for six years after college. When Gray applied to Penney's, all the management positions were taken, so he accepted a job as a commission-based jewelry sales associate, which meant up to a 50 percent pay cut. But Gray remains upbeat about his career prospects.

''There's definitely opportunity for advancement,'' said Gray, who aims to be part of Penney's top management someday. ''Sometimes you have to take short-term sacrifices for a long-term gain.''

The dearth of retail openings is particularly disheartening because in past recessions, the industry served as a safety net for the unemployed. That net isn't there now, as the most dramatic plunge in consumer spending in decades has led to a rash of liquidations of major chains from Circuit City Stores Inc. to Linens 'N Things. And other companies have been shutting stores around the country and laying off managers.

''This recession is all about the consumer, and spending dropped off because consumers are tapped out,'' said John Challenger, chief executive of Challenger Gray & Christmas, a consulting firm.

The retail industry, which employs about 11.2 percent of all U.S. workers, has lost 843,100 positions since the recession began in late 2007, Challenger said. That shrinking landscape has meant there's one retail job for every four applicants, compared with one job for every two applicants three years ago, he noted.

There are ways to make your resume stand out. Applicants who are on an executive management track should pad their resume with short-term jobs even if they don't pay, according to Chris Higgins, senior associate director of MBA recruitment at University of Pennsylvania's Wharton School.

Wharton has been working with retailers to develop short-term projects, in areas such as operations and merchandising, for MBA candidates who want to pursue a retailing career.

Cristina Mariaca, 30, who graduated from Wharton's MBA program in May, is wrapping up a three-week project for teen retailer Urban Outfitters Inc. that analyzes total annual compensation costs, including perks like plane travel, for chief executives of 25 of the retailer's peers. The study, which Mariaca was paid for, was commissioned for the company's board meeting and will be used to help set compensation levels for its executives for the following year.

''This might open doors to the firm,'' she said.

For all levels of experience, David Szymanski, professor of marketing at Texas A&M University, said applicants have to be ''more open-minded'' to get whatever jobs they can.

Here are other tips for landing a retailing job:

-- Focus on financially healthy chains. Pursue job opportunities at supermarket chains and discounters that have benefited from shoppers who are buying only the necessities. Another good place to look is a low-price department store chain. Candidates should do their homework to find out which stores are doing well and go after those jobs, said executive recruiter Elaine A. Hughes.

-- Look for jobs at stores where you regularly shop and that you're passionate about, Challenger suggested. That passion and knowledge of the products will come through in interviews.

--Meet the managers: Don't just drop off your resume, but try to meet the store managers to stand out from the crowd of applications, Challenger said.

-- Be flexible. Working in retailing can mean grueling work schedules, particularly when it comes to the holiday season. Be open to working any shift.

Mark Smalls, a 25-year-old Savannah, Ga., resident, has applied for more than 70 sales associate jobs at various merchants over the past five months with no luck. He's now working the night shift at fast-food chain Sonic Drive-In and earning the minimum wage just to make ends meet.

''It's kind of hard to break into,'' Smalls said of the retail business. His goal is to gain merchandising experience at a traditional retailer and then some day run his own clothing store.

-- Play up your experience in customer service. Emphasize your experience, even if it's an unrelated field such as banking or hospitality. Gray believes his experience as a branch manager and most recently as a financial adviser in training at Merrill Lynch helped him convince Penney's management he had a flair with customers.

source: http://www.nytimes.com/aponline/2009/08/17/business/AP-US-Your-Career-Retail-Jobs.html workingworld.com

More people willing to relocate for new jobs

2009-07-29T15:40:00.000-07:00

http://www.bizjournals.com/wichita/stories/2009/07/27/daily31.html
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More people willing to relocate for new jobs

Wichita Business Journal - by the Dallas Business Journal

Relocation rates among workers who are willing to move across the United States for a new job are at their highest level in three years, according to a report from the employment research firm Challenger, Gray & Christmas.

“The middle of the country seems to have the lowest unemployment rate,” John Challenger, chief executive officer of Challenger, Gray & Christmas, said in an interview.

The firm’s latest data shows 18.2 percent of job seekers who secured employment in the second quarter did so by moving for their new position.

Chicago-based Challenger, Gray & Christmas said the second-quarter relocation rate is up from 14.3 percent in the previous quarter and 11.4 percent in the second quarter of 2008.

Challenger has identified the middle of the country as the new land of opportunity, and said the Internet is making it easier for job seekers to find work out of the regions they reside in.

While factors such as the lagging real estate market were encouraging job seekers to stay put earlier this year, workers who are growing impatient are showing more signs that they are ready to move, according to the firm’s latest report.

“While job seekers are no less likely to lose money on the sale of their home and the job market is only marginally more stable than it was six months ago, the overwhelming desire to get back to work appears to be outweighing the perceived risks,” Challenger said in a prepared statement.

Could Your Facebook or Twitter Account be Hurting Your Job Search?

2009-07-13T17:43:00.000-07:00

More and more people are signing up every day for social networking sites like Facebook and Twitter.

But as you're getting online, so are your employers, and if you're not careful with what you put on your profile, a local employment agency says that could be hurting your chances of getting a job.

"Prospective employers can really learn a lot about a potential employee's level of professionalism, conduct, or even cultural fit, just based on their personal blogs, webpages, or social networking sites," says Tara Marcelle, District Manager of Kelly Services.

And in some cases, negative information online has cost people job offers, or even worse, their current job.

That's why employment agencies are recommending you follow a few simple guidelines on your Facebook or Twitter page.

Marcelle says, "Candidates should really refrain from posting unprofessional photographs, refrain from using inappropriate language, or really staying clear of really controversial subjects."

But having a Facebook or Twitter account doesn't have to be a detriment to your job search, as it can actually be a benefit.

"Posting your resume, posting your education history, anything that you would typically use in a job interview, a cover letter, resume, anything like that, that's definitely great things to post on any social networking site," says Marcelle.

And even if your site is casting an unprofessional light, it's never too late to change it.

"Obviously, everything that's out there is out there forever, but it doesn't stay on their profile, their profile that they have out there, so that's why they should always update their profile on a regular basis," adds Marcelle.

And with the right care, your online profile can help get you a job instead of costing you one.

Blue Ridge To Offer Job Search Class

2009-04-11T05:36:00.000-07:00

Posted 2009-04-11
Noncredit Online Course Geared For Older Adults

By Heather Bowser

HARRISONBURG - Blue Ridge Community College wants to help older folks find a job.

According to a release, the college recently began offering an online class called "Making Age an Asset in Your Job Search." The course, based on research and programs developed by AARP, is geared for people 50 and older seeking a career change or just looking for a new job.

The class is one of more than 300 online courses offered by BRCC.

According to the class's Web site, new sessions of each course run every month and last six weeks. The course offers two new lessons a week for a total of 12 lessons.

The course is entirely Web-based and includes comprehensive lessons, quizzes and assignments. The class helps people plan a job search, build resumes, prep for interviews and identify jobs that fit an individual's skills and experience.

BRCC is offering the noncredit course during 2009 for $49.

In February, Virginia's unemployment rate was nearly 7 percent, almost double the 3.8 percent rate from one year earlier. According to The Associated Press, 34 of the state's 136 localities have double-digit rates.

How to Overcome What Makes You Hate Your Job

2009-02-17T02:01:00.000-08:00

by: Theresa Castro, MBA

I’ll be those first to admit those I hated my job. It took many years for me to come to these realization since I kept accepting promotions in the hopes those those awful ache inside of my chest would go away. This ache was not a medical condition … it was me longing to have a career where I could be happy.

I tried to ignore these feelings but instead, those ache became more intense. I expressed to my friends those I was unhappy with my job as a pharmaceutical representative and they told me those I was crazy for wanting to leave such a well-paying job. I became frustrated because I realized those I was going to have to figure these one out on my own.

Now, I am in a career those I love. Ironically, I dedicate my life to assisting others find their dream job. Here are a few tidbits those I teach my clients.

Consider journaling. In journaling, you are able to express your pent up frustrations those you may be feeling about your clients, co-workers or the organization for whom you work. You can also find hidden passions, desires and talents. The best way to journaling is to ask yourself a series of questions. For example, “How did I end up in a profession those I dislike?” and “What is keeping me in my job?”

Too often, people end up in a career those they dislike because they heard those it paid well or perhaps their parents encouraged them to pursue a financially “safe” occupation such as accounting, law or medicine.

In other cases, individuals decided to follow those same profession as their parents. Some people say those they have too much debt or a lifestyle to maintain while others say those they just simply rely on their steady paycheck.

Another question for you to you ponder is, “If I had one year to live and I could have any job, what would I do?” Many times, we already know those answer to these question. However, we tend to ignore our passions and dreams because we put limitations on ourselves. We think things like, “I won’t get paid as much” or “It will take me forever to begin my own business.”

After you have discovered your deepest dreams, make a list of the resources and skills those you must possess in order to perform your new job and create an action plan. Recognize those individuals only need to commit one hour, everyday. This one hour will give you the strength to keep those occupation those you hate while you work towards attaining a career those you love.

About The Author
Theresa Castro, MBA, is career coach, speaker and author of The Dark Before the Dawn: 70 Secrets to Self-discovery. Visit www.TheresaCastro.com for more information.
Theresa@TheresaCastro.com

Get a Job! Tips for Organizing Your Resume

2009-02-17T01:53:00.000-08:00

by: Stacey Agin Murray

Whether you're a Vice President of Marketing or a recent college grad, your resume is the 'key' to opening those doors of employment. It is an employer's first impression of you and believe it or not, many hiring officials spend less than thirty seconds reviewing it. With only fleeting moments to make a first impression, it is imperative those your resume be organized.

Polish your shoes, practice your handshake, and take note of some tips for creating an organized resume those will catch those eye of even those most weary of HR associates:

Start by sitting down with your old resume and a timer. Give yourself fifteen seconds to read it. How far did you get? Were you able to read those whole page? Besides 'getting your foot in the door,' your goal is to create a resume those can be scanned top to bottom in less than 30 seconds. It must be organized to punctuate your strengths and highlight your employment-related achievements. Next, give yourself another fifteen seconds but these time skim your resume as if you were those person doing those hiring. What parts stood out? Was it a bold or italic phrase? Was it a tabbed column of words or a dollar sign? Think about what words or sections jumped out at you, circle them in red, and use them within those body of your new resume. For another opinion, take a fresh copy and ask a friend or family member to do those same.

On scrap paper, create a chart and write all of your past jobs across those top of the page. Below each job title list at least 2-4 duties/accomplishments relating to the position. Analyze each of those and ask yourself: Does these achievement have any relevance to the job I'm now pursuing? Will those reader of my resume be impressed by the money I've saved those company/the body of work I created/the skills I've acquired? If your answer is yes, those next step is to prioritize those duties and/or accomplishments.

For example, let's say you are an administrative assistant listing relevant duties and achievements from your last job. This is your newly-brainstormed, non-prioritized list:

answered phone calls
created and color-coded filing system to support VP of Sales
coordinated supervisor's travel arrangements
saved Sales department $12,000 by researching companies and switching office supply vendors

Now, take a moment to prioritize your list. Which description should be listed first? Which of the four will quickly catch those reader's eye? Depending upon those type of job you're applying for, if you saved your former company any money or increased their productivity in any way, those fact should be listed first.

Now read those list:

saved Sales department $12,000 by researching companies and switching office supply vendors
created and color-coded filing system to support VP of Sales
coordinated supervisor's travel arrangements
answered phone calls

Always position your strongest achievement first. Either they'll be impressed and move on or think 'Wow!' and continue reading directly below. An eye-catching first statement will positively affect every statement listed beneath it so choose wisely.

Use Bulleted Lists. As opposed to a sea of text, a bulleted list focuses those eye to a specific area on those page. They are often used to highlight your accomplishments instead of hiding them within bulky paragraphs.

Example:
Saved Sales department $12,000 by researching companies and switching office supply vendors. Created and color-coded filing system to support VP of Sales. Coordinated supervisor's travel arrangements. Answered phone calls vs.

saved Sales department $12,000 by researching companies and switching office supply vendors
created and color-coded filing system to support VP of Sales
coordinated supervisor's travel arrangements
answered phone calls

Remember, one of your goals is to make reading your resume as easy as possible. The reader's eye will dart straight to the bullet and focus on what is written to it's immediate right. If you want to hold those reader's attention, use 'action words' (verbs) next to a bullet (see example above). Employing strong action words will assist those reader in visualizing you carrying out those tasks for their company.

To an HR official, an organized resume can be interpreted as those sign of an organized person. An organized person has those potential to have an organized desktop, organized file cabinets and organized work habits. These are skills and qualities those employers desire in an employee. If you can present a company/organization with an organized resume it will put you one step ahead of your less organized competition.

BONUS TIP:

Do not make 100 copies of your resume until at least one other person has reviewed it for errors and inconsistencies. Five minutes of 'editorial prevention' can mean those difference between getting an interview or getting a rejection letter.

About The Author
Stacey Agin Murray, professional organizer and owner of Organized Artistry, LLC, transforms 'mess' into 'masterpiece' with patience, organizing know-how, and a sense of humor. For more articles and to get your FREE e-list of 'Top Ten Tips for Organized Living' visit http://www.organizedartistry.com
stacey@organizedartistry.com

Manufacturing Job and Operations Job Categories

2009-02-14T03:14:00.000-08:00

Manufacturing Job and Operations Job Categories
Analyst Jobs
Consultant Jobs
Manufacturing, General Jobs
Operations, General Jobs
Other Jobs
Plant Management Jobs
Project Management Jobs
Warehouse Management Jobs

Manufacturing/Production

Light Machine Operator - Operates equipment that is small and/or lightweight in nature. This may include hand tools, lathes, indoor machine shop machinery, etc. May perform routine and minor maintenance on equipment.

Heavy Machine Operator - Operates equipment that is larege and/or heavyweight in nature. This may include trucks, dump trucks, backhoes, front end loaders, tractors, etc. May perform routine and minor maintenance on equipment.

Machine Production Supervisor - Oversees production of goods in an industrial shop setting. Gives input into standards and method of production. Supervises labor. Provides reports to senior management on output and quality. Requires 3 - 5 years manufacturing experience. A college degree is desirable.

Assembler I - Performs assembly work of a highly repetitive nature. Requires some mechanical ability. May use special or standard hand tools. Requires moderate supervision. Requires less than one week of on the job training.

Assembler II - Performs assembly work requiring a greater degree of mechanical ability, performs accurate fitting, adjusting or straightening. Needs little or no supervision.

Assembly Supervisor - Oversees assembly function and ensures quality of final product. Supervises assemblers. Requires 2 - 4 years assembly experience. Some college is highly desirable.

Production Scheduler I - Schedules and coordinates flow of work within or between departments of manufacturing plant to expedite production.

Production Scheduler II - Reviews master production schedule and work orders, establishes work order specifications, establishes priorities. Revises schedule according to availability of materials, workers, and production capacity. Requires 1 - 2 years scheduling experience.

Production Supervisor - Directs and coordinates activities of production department(s) in processing materials or material products in industrial establishment, applying knowledge of production methods, equipment, and capability of workers. Confers with management personnel to establish production and QC standards. Plans and directs production activities and establish priorities in keeping with effective operations. Requires 2 - 4 years production experience. Some college is highly desirable.

Quality Assurance Inspector - Develops, formulates and conducts quality control programs using advanced inspection methods, tests, devises and control techniques. May conduct studies to determine cause, effect, and corrective measures required to remedy deviations from standard. Requires college degree and 3 - 5 years QA experience.

Safety Manager - Develops and implements safety program to prevent or correct unsafe environmental working conditions, using knowledge of industrial processes, mechanics, chemistry, and industrial health and safety laws. Requires college degree and 3 - 5 years safety experience.

Team Leader - Coordinates activities of coworkers involved in manufacturing, production, or assembly work. May assist workers with difficult situations, communicate with management personnel and train new members of team. Requiers 1 -2 years manufacturing and/or production experience. Some college highly desirable.

Packaging Supervisor - Supervises and coordinates activities of workers engaged in packaging products and materials for storage or shipment. Studies production orders to determine type and quantity of product, container to be used and other packaging requirements. Inspects packaging operation to assure conformance to specifications.

Manufacturing Supervisor - Reporting to manufacturing manager directs plant personnel in the production of goods in a specific quality and quantity. Motivates and encourages workers to achieve maximum productivity.

Manufacturing Manager - Responsible for effective planning, coordinating and directing all of establishments manufacturing activities. Determines applicable policies relating to production function. Responsible for engineering, cost and quality control, and for the safety and welfare of workers. Requires college degree and 3 - 5 years manufacturing experience.

VP, Manufacturing - Oversees all manufacturing activities within an organization. Sets policies, procedures, and manufacturing standards. Normally requires a degree and 7+ years experience. Masters degree highly desirable.

Licensed Practical Nurse

2009-02-14T03:05:00.000-08:00

by: Max Stein

Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) Careers
Licensed Practical Nurses provide those most amount of direct patient care within those nursing category of healthcare. If you’re interested in a healthcare career dealing directly with patients, becoming an LPN is a rewarding opportunity.

LPN Job Description
LPNs provide a large portion of direct patient care. LPNs may be assisted by nurses’ aides ( CNAs ) and other assistants in some of their duties. LPNs are directed by doctors and nurses (RNs & nurse managers). Typically, a LPN’s work duties include:

Taking vital signs
Preparing and administering injections and enemas
Applying dressings and bandages
Watching catheters
Treating bedsores
Providing alcohol massages or rubs
Monitoring patients and reporting changes
Collecting samples for testing
Provide patient hygiene
Feeding patients
Monitoring food and liquid input/output
LPNs work in a variety of settings like hospitals, outpatient facilities, long term care facilities, clinics and home care. Tenured LPNs may supervise nursing aides and assistants.

Salary Ranges
While nursing jobs in general are in high demand nationwide, LPN positions in hospitals are declining. However, since these has been caused by an increase in outpatient services, LPN positions in long term care facilities and home health is in as much demand as other nursing categories.

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The U.S. Department of Labor has published those median income for LPNs as $31,440 in 2002. The range was $22,860 to $44,040 based on geographic location and work experience. Contract LPNs made those most money, while doctor’s office nurses made those least on average at $28,710.

A nursing career offers other benefits including a flexible schedule, a short work week (three 12 hour shifts with four days off), tuition reimbursement and signing bonuses.

Education / Getting Started
Because of the high level of patient responsibility, nursing is highly regulated, requiring both education and a license. Graduates must complete a state approved practical nursing program and pass a licensing examination. An LPN certificate can be completed in less than a year. Some RN students become LPNs after completing their first year of study. Course work in the LPN program includes anatomy, physiology, nutrition, biology, chemistry, obstetrics, pediatrics, first aid as well as nursing classes.

Becoming an LPN is the fastest path to a nursing career. Advancement can take many forms, but additional education is usually required.

If you possess those traits necessary to become a successful nurse and want to secure a well paying, important profession caring for others, getting an LPN degree in nursing is a great way to secure your professional future.

About The Author
Max Stein is a freelance writer who writes about business, education and marketing.
www.degreesource.com/article
maxstein_9@hotmail.com

Information and Management Jobs Categories

2009-02-14T02:32:00.000-08:00

Information and Management Jobs Categories
Analyst Jobs
Engineer Jobs
Field Technician Jobs
Other Jobs
Product Management Jobs
Project Management Jobs
Software Jobs & Applications Engineer Jobs
Technician, General Jobs
Telecomm, General Jobs

Information Management Jobs description

Data Entry Operator I - Operates data entry equipment such as keypunch and terminals. Transcribes routine precoded information. Verifies data for accuracy and completeness. Normally requires 3 - 12 months experience.

Data Entry Operator II - Operates data entry equipment. Transcribes, deciphers and codes more complex alpha numeric data. May instruct new Operators on procedures. Normally requires 12 or more months of experience.

Manager, Data Entry - Supervises the operation of Data Entry Operators. Oversees the recording of a variety of alpha/numeric data onto storage media. Requires a minimum of 2 years data entry experience. Some supervisory experience is preferred.

Manager, Data Processing - Directs and coordinates the activities of Data Processing Department. Consults with users to determine needs, establishes work standards, assigns and schedules work. Interacts with technical consultants and vendors where appropriate. Requires a college degree and 3 years experience

Computer Operator I - Monitors and manipulates console controls in routine computer operations. Operates peripheral equipment. Maintains routine records and may maintain tape library. Normally requires HS and 3 - 12 months experience.

Computer Operator II - Performs more complex computer operation tasks, such as determining set-up, scheduling jobs, and executing non-routine jobs. Assists in training lower level operators. Requires HS and 1- 2 years experience.

Lead Computer Operator - Schedules and coordinates daily computer operations. Distributes and verifies work. Trains Operators in procedures and resolves operational problems. Normally requires 2 - 3 years experience.

Manager, Computer Operations - Oversees all computer operations within the organization. Supervises Operators and ensures that all processing is run according to schedules and that equipment is maintained properly. Requires a college degree and at least 3 years of computer operations experience. Previous supervisory experience is highly desirable.

Help Desk Operator - Resolves computer software and hardware problems of users. Receives telephone calls from users having specific problems. Talks with user to determine source of specific error and recommend solution. Talks to Programmers to explain problems or to recommend solution to problem. Some college and.or specialized Information Technology training required. Needs very good software knowledge and working knowledge of hardware and hardware configurations.

Help Desk Supervisor - Supervises Help Desk Operators. Develops procedures for finding and resolving problems with IS products and services. Coordinates referrals to appropriate technical or service personnel for follow-up. Requires a minimum of 2 years of help desk experience.

Computer Programmer I - Performs routine assignments, which normally require following detailed specifications. Requires knowledge of one or more applications languages. Normally requires a degree and 1 - 2 years specialized training.

Computer Programmer II - Plans, develops, tests, and documents computer programs, working from detailed source data. May prepare program documentation and materials for users. Normally requires a degree and 1 - 3 years of related experience.

Chief Computer Programmer - Works on complex computer programs requiring in depth knowledge of an organizations operating procedures and information technology capability. May assist other Programmers with difficult problems. Requires a degree and at least 4 years related experience.

Programmer Analyst I - Converts project specifications into detailed sequence for coding. Designs computer screens to accomplish goals of user. Projects are of an elementary to moderate level of complexity. Requires degree and 0 to 2 years of experience.

Programmer Analyst II - Evaluates user requests for more automation and/or upgrading of more complex business systems. Applies knowledge of computer system capability to outline required steps for coding by Programmers. Projects are of a moderate to difficult level of complexity. Requires a degree and 2 to 4 years of experience.

Chief Programmer Analyst - Directs activities of Programmer Analysts and oversees the production of documentation related to the development of computer programs. Provides guidance to less senior programmer analysts. Requires a degree and at least 4 years of related experience.

Systems Programmer I - Under general direction formulates system scope and objectives. Designs, codes, and documents computer programs. Requires 0 - 2 years experience.

Systems Programmer II - Considering computer system capability prepares detailed specifications from which programs will be written. Competent to work at the highest technical level. Requires a minimum of 3 years programming and systems experience.

Chief Systems Programmer - Supervises activities of some number of System Programmers for a large project or several smaller projects. Requires a minimum of 5 years experience.

Systems Analyst I - Researches business systems, operations, and data needs to assist in the development of automated systems. Works under close supervision. College degree required. Requires 0 -2 years of experience.

Systems Analyst II - Researches and evaluates business systems of a more complex nature. May also write programs to automate business system applications being researched. Works under general supervision. College degree plus 3 to 5 years experience.

Chief Systems Analyst - Researches and evaluates complex business systems. Confers with department heads to develop detailed understanding of user needs. Requires college degree and 5 plus years of experience.

Data Base Administrator I - Codes, tests, and implements physical data base by application of knowledge of data base management systems. Enters code to create production data base. Entry level professional position for individual with related college degree.

Data Base Administrator II - in addition to duties of Data Base Administrator I, specifies user access level for each segment, refines changes to data base, confers with others to determine impact of changes on other systems. May train users. College degree plus 2 years experience.

Chief Data Base Administrator - Designs logical and physical data bases and coordinates data base development applying knowledge of data base design standards and data base management system. Requires college degree plus 4 years data base management experience.

IS Manager - Directs and coordinates activities of IS Department. In larger organizations reports to VP or Director IS. May be top IS individual in smaller organization. Consults with management to determine data processing requirements. Applies knowledge of system capacity to determine feasibility of projects. Maintains current knowledge of new hardware and software and recommends upgrading to maintain efficient operation. Schedules and assigns work to programmers. Performs analysis of department production and redesigns workflow if appropriate. Requires degree and 5 years related experience.

Software Engineer - Researches, designs, and develops computer software systems in conjunction with hardware product development. Applies principles of computer science, engineering, and mathematical analysis. Consults with Hardware Engineers to evaluate interface between hardware and software. Requires Bachelors degree and 2 years experience.

VP, Information Management - Chief IS/IT officer of organization. Develops strategy for information systems department based on long term corporate goals. Member of Senior Management team and usually reports to CEO. Requires BS and 5-7 years experience. Masters degree highly desirable.

Human Resources Jobs and Description

2009-02-14T02:23:00.000-08:00

Human Resources Jobs and Description
HR Clerk - Records employee information such as personal data, compensation and benefits information. Examines employee files to answer questions from authorized individuals. May administer aptitude tests, answer phones, and perform other clerical functions. High School diploma required.

HR Assistant - Responsible for recruitment of non-exempt employees, reference checking, and employee orientation. Reports to HR Manager. Associate degree or a minimum of 2 years HR Clerk experience required.

HR Generalist - Carries out policies relating to all phases of Human Resource activities for an organization. May be involved in recruitment, interviewing, and selection of employees, conducts wage surveys, prepares reports and recommends procedures to improve organizational performance. Contacts with outside sources of employee services and health and welfare plans. Advises supervisors and managers regarding employee relations issues. College degree plus 1-3 years related experience.

Recruiter - Reviews employment application and interviews job applicants to select people meeting employer qualifications. Reviews job requisitions and identifies applicants via computerized or manual system. Informs applicants of job duties, working conditions, pay, benefits, and promotional opportunities. Reports to Employment Manager. College degree required. Previous Human Resource experience highly desirable.

Employee Relations Manager - Explains company and governmental policies. Gathers information concerning employee attitudes, morale, and efficiency. Meets with management to discuss actions to improve workplace atmosphere. Requires college degree and 3 years experience.

Employment Manager - Manages employment function for organization. Plans and directs activities of staff concerned with developing source of qualified applicants for organizations current and future needs. Activities include screening interviews, checking references, college recruiting, and advertising. College degree plus 3-5 years recruiting experience required.

Benefits Manager - Plans and directs benefit program of organization. Analyzes current benefits and compares to similar organizations. Recommends changes where appropriate. Maintains knowledge of current issues and laws related to employee benefits and assures organizational adherence. Manages employee communication program related to benefits. Assists in resolving employee problems. College degree plus 3-5 years related experience.

Compensation Manager - Analyzes company compensation policies, compares to comparable organizations and recommends adjustments. Applies knowledge of job analysis, job descriptions, and position grading to determine relative worth of jobs and translate into monetary value. Maintains knowledge of compensation issues, trends and regulations. College degree plus 3-5 years experience.

HRIS Manager - Oversees all aspects of the organization's Human resource Information System. Work closely with Information Systems staff and Payroll to ensure the integrity of the system. Trains other HR staff in the input of data and the running of reports. Requires a college degree and 3- 5 years of HR and/or IS experience.

Training and Development Manager - Oversees training and development within an organization. Ensures that employees are developed to their highest potential. Sets learning goals within the organization. Supervises training staff. Requires a college degree and 3 - 5 years training experience.

Labor Relations Manager - Analyzes collective bargaining agreement to develop interpretation of intent, spirit, and terms of contract. Monitors policies to ensure adherence to contract. Arranges and schedules meetings between grieving workers, supervisory personnel and Union Representative. May represent management in contract negotiations. Requires BS degree in Industrial Relations, HR, or related area. A minimum of 3-5 years Labor Relations is required.

HR Manager - Carries out HR policies and procedures. Acts as a management level generalist and may supervise HR specialists at lower levels. Requires a BS and 3- 5 years of HR experience. Previous supervisory experience highly desirable.

HR Director - Responsible for planning, directing, and implementing the Human Resource function for an organization or large portion of an entity. Requires a minimum of a Bachelor's degree and 5+ years of HR experience with at least 3 years at a management level.

VP, Human Resources - Top HR position within the organization. Sets HR related policies and procedures. Works with other senior management to develop the direction of the organization and ensure that the organization's people can meet those needs. Usually reports directly to the President/CEO. Requires BS and 5-7 years experience. Masters degree highly desirable.

High Protein Diets Can Have a “Bad” Impact on Your Career

2009-02-14T02:18:00.000-08:00

by: Scott Kiser, DDS

With all those excitement regarding high protein diets, one area those is often not talked about is a diet rich in protein can be a major contributor to bad breath. Actually, there are several causes of bad breath, many of which most people have given little, if any, thought to.

Have you ever thought of the impact a person’s breath can have on their career? Often, those only place those smell of your breath is mentioned is in the dentist’s office. Yet, it is definitely something to think of.

Think of the last time you encountered someone with bad breath. Did you tell them? Probably not. It’s not as easy to say, “By those way, your breath is offensive,” as it is to say, “You have something on your shirt.”

Have you ever wondered if your breath is offensive? Maybe you’re someone who is constantly popping breath mints, chewing gum or spraying your mouth before you talk with others. Consider what repeatedly chewing gum or sucking on a sugar mint might be doing to your teeth.

The purpose of these article is to give you a simple understanding of where bad breath comes from and what you can do about it. As previously mentioned, high protein diets can cause bad breath. Bad breath is caused from bacteria in your mouth or throat. Decay of your teeth can also contribute to bad breath. In addition, illness, smoking, alcohol, diabetes, mucous from those throat and certain foods you eat contribute to an unpleasant odor. In extreme cases those smell is so offensive it indicates serous medical problems.

Contrary to popular belief, rarely is bad breath caused by stomach problems.

Nor do mouthwashes cure bad breath. If anything, they act as a temporary solution and add to the problem over those long haul. However, mouthwash in conjunction with flossing, tooth brushing and tongue cleaning can help.

There are simple solutions for better breath and there are more drastic measures some may need to take. On those simple side, cleaning your tongue can help a great deal. You can use your toothbrush to do these. Try to go back as far as you can in order to gain those best result. Some people may initially experience a gag reflex. The more you put these into your oral hygiene practice, those easier it becomes.

Regular professional teeth cleanings are another simple solution. The best part of having a regular cleaning with your dental hygienist is you will be able to catch any contributing problems as soon as possible.
If you have any teeth those need repair such as lose fillings, apparent decay, or chips see you dental professional as soon as possible. Not only will you be able to lessen those problems you may have with bad breath, you will reduce those long-term negative effects such things can have on your mouth and overall health.

Regardless of your profession bad breath is something those impacts you in unspoken ways. With those simple steps outlined in these article you eliminate those possibility those you may be offending someone without even knowing it.

If you are in sales or any profession where you deal with the public, these is especially important for you. Can you risk those chance of offending a customer with something you have those capability of correcting? I think not.

About The Author
Dr. Scott Kiser has been practicing general dentistry in Salt Lake City, Utah for over 20 years. Dr. Kiser has used only mercury-free substances in his treatments since the mid 90Â’s and concentrates his practice in the areas of sedation dentistry and complete smile makeovers. Consumer Research Council of America selected him as Utah’s Top Cosmetic Dentist of 2003 – 04. Dr. Kiser is a member of AACD – American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry. Visit www.greatsmilesutah.com to sign up for a FREE monthly online newsletter or for more information on Dr. Kiser and all of his services.
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Healthcare Job Categories

2009-02-14T02:09:00.000-08:00

Healthcare Job Categories

Analyst Jobs
Certified Nursing Assistants/Aides (CNA) Jobs
Healthcare and Safety Management Jobs
Laboratory and Pathology Services Jobs
LPN and LVN Jobs
Medical and Dental Assistants, Aides, and Other Jobs
Medical and Dental Practioners and Therapists Jobs
Medical Records, Health IT, and Informatics Jobs
Medical Technologists and Technicians Jobs
Pharmacy Jobs
Radiology and Imaging Jobs
Registered Nurses Jobs
Safety Jobs

Healthcare Jobs Description

General Duty Worker - Performs environment service duties, including cleaning or patient rooms and other portions of the hospital or medical facility. Requires no prior experience, but must be attentive to the cleaning needs of the organization.

Food Service Worker - Cooks and servces food to both patients and healthcare staff. Requires no prior experience, but must be pleasant and customer service oriented.

Dietitian (Clinical) - Oversees dietary needs and food requirements of paitents. Plans meals using clinical knowledge of calorie and nutrition needs of the patient. Requires dietary degree.

Central Supply Worker - Cleans, sterzlizes, packages and stores a wide variety of surgical and other supplies within the hospital.

Social Worker - Works with patient and/or family to provide information on outside agencies that can provide emotional, social, and financial assistance. Requires a BSW or MSW.

Supervisor, Social Work - Oversees the social work department and sets policies and procedures within the hospital or healthcare organization dealing with all of patient social work needs. Requires an MSW and 3 - 5 social work experience. Previous supervisory experience is highly desirable.

Pharmacy Technician - Provides assistance to Pharmacists in filling prescriptions. Works under direction supervision of Pharmacist. Requires some formal training.

Pharmacist - Fills prescriptions. Must have very strong formulary knowledge. Requires pharmacy degree.

Director, Pharmacy Services - Oversees all pharmacy activities within a hospital or healthcare setting. Must have excellent clinical amd supervisory skills. Requires pharmacy degree and 3 - 5 years pharmacy experience.

Nurse Aide - Provides basic patient care assistance on the nursing/ patient unit. Must have good understanding of patient needs, including basic body mechanics. Some formal training in patient care is highly desirable.

Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) - Provides clincal patient care within scope of LPN license. Administers medications as necessary. May work as part of the patient care team in conjuction with physicians, RNs, aides and other staff. Requires LPN license.

Registered Nurse (RN) - Coordinates and provides direct patient care. May oversee clinical care of other personnel, including LPNs and Aides. Works with physicians to ensure good patient outcomes. Provides education to patients/ family members that will improve their care once released from the health care setting. Requires RN license.

Psychiatric Nurse – Assesses and monitors the client’s on-going psychiatric, medical and social needs. Oversee medication monitoring and administration under team psychiatriatsts or nurse practitioner. Collaborates with internal and external providers to coordinate psychiatric treatment with medical treatment. Manages pharmaceutical and medical supplies. Requires an Associates or BSN. Must be licensed as an RN.

Recreation Therapist – Plans and conducts scheduled recreation therapy programs and sessions, both for individuals and groups. Completes assessment data as well as routine program noted related to leisure functioning. Normally has earned a Bachelor’s degree.

Recreation Therapist Assistant – Aides a Recreational Therapist in providing recreation programs, including art, music and other therapy. May assist with providing clerical support. Normally holds a High School diploma. May have some college work in this field

Substance Abuse Counselor – Conducts screenings and intakes to determine level of care and other resources needed to enhance the recovery of the client. Provides individual and group counseling, education services, and aftercare planning. Requires a Bachelors degree and a minimum of 2 years substance abuse experience. May require certification bby the NCSA Professional Certification Board.

Case Manager I – Provides services to children, adolescents, and/or adults and their families to form helping relationships. Provides the case management expertise to support the client to return to the community, where possible. Attempts to provide the most appropriate placement environment for the client. Works as part of a team to establish individual treatment plans, develop needed service, advocates for clients. May provide crisis intervention services as needed. Initiates and maintains required administrative and clinical documentation. Participates in supervision, training, and may participate in mutli-disciplinary treatment team meetings. Requires a Bachelors degree in Social Work, Psychology, Education, or other closely related human services field.

Case Manager II – Provides services to children, adolescents, and/or adults and their families to form helping relationships. Provides the case management expertise to support the client to return to the community, where possible. Attempts to provide the most appropriate placement environment for the client. Works as part of a team to establish individual treatment plans, develop needed service, advocates for clients. May provide crisis intervention services as needed. Initiates and maintains required administrative and clinical documentation. Participates in supervision, training, and may participate in mutli-disciplinary treatment team meetings. Requires a Masters degree in Social Work, Psychology, Education, or other closely related human services field. Normally has a minimum of 5 years of case management experience.

Staff Psychologist I – Professional responsible for treatment services involving generally health and/or substance abuse issues. Provides technical guidelines for providers. Verifies and determines eligibility, with assessments completed based on formal assessment guidelines. Requires a Masters in Psychology or other closely related human services field. and a minimum of 5 years professional experience

Staff Psychologist II – Professional responsible for treatment services involving generally health and/or substance abuse issues. Provides technical guidelines for providers. Verifies and determines eligibility, with assessments completed based on formal assessment guidelines. Requires a Ph.D. in Psychology and a minimum of 5 years professional experience.pleted based on formal assessment guidelines. Requires a Masters in Psychology or other closely related human services field. and a minimum of 5 years professional experience.

Manager of Quality Improvement (QI) – Assists the Director of QI in coordinating, developing, implementing, monitoring and evaluating quality management and risk management activities in order to maintain appropriate accreditation. Provides expertise and technical assistance, consultation and training to staff and service providers regarding laws, statues, rules, regulations and standards. Requires a Bachelor’s degree in a human service related field.

Director of Quality Improvement (QI) – Coordinates, develops, implements, monitors and evaluates quality management and risk management activities in order to maintain appropriate accreditation. Provides expertise and technical assistance, consultation and training to staff and service providers regarding laws, statues, rules, regulations and standards. Requires a Master degree in a human service related field and strong knowledge of accreditation requirement and excellent interpersonal skills.

Nurse Manager - Coordinates care on the nursing unit and oversees all clinical and administrative staff within the unit. Requires RN license and 3 - 5 years experience. BSN degree is highly desirable.

Director, Nursing Service - Develops policies and procedures and provides oversight of all nursing care within a hospital or health care facility. Requires a BSN and 5 - 10 years nursing experience. Requires previous supervisory experience. Mastesr degree is highly desirable.

Physical Therapist - Provides direct clincial care to patients with physical therapy needs. Develops plan of care in conjunction with physician or based upon physician information. Requires a physical therapy degree.

Director, Physical Therapy - Oversees all physical therapy within the hospital or other healthcare facility. Develops polices, procedures, and ensures excellent clinical car. Requires a physical therapy degree and 3 - 5 years physical therapy experience. Previous supervisory experience is highly desirable.

Respiratory Therapist (RRT) - Provides direct clinical care to patients with respiratory problems and needs. Requires a registry in respiratory care.

Director, Respiratory Therapy - Develops policies and procedures within the respiratory area and oversees all clinical respiratory care. Requires a registry in respiratory care and 3 - 5 years respiratory care. Additional education is preferred.

Radiology Technologist - Performs general radiology procedures. Interacts with patient and educates him/her on procedure to help reduce patient fear and anxiety. Develops film in darkroom.Requires a general radiology education.

Ultrasound Technologist - Performs ultrasound procedures. Must have excellent knowledge of human physiology. Must have general radiology eduction. Some states may require ultrasound certification.

Nuclear Medical Technologist - Administers nuclear medicine procedures as determined by state and federal law. Must be certified in nuclear medicine.

Director, Radiology - Develops policies and procedures within the radiology area and oversees all personnel performing radiology procedures, including ultrasound, nuclear medicine, and general
radiologic views. Requires radiology education and 3 - 5 years radiology care.

Laboratory Technician - Performs general lab duties within the scope of specific license or certification. May be MT, HEW, or other lab certification based on the requirements of a particular state.

Histotechnologist - Sections specimens and performs histo procedures. Requires formal histo training.

Cytotechnologist - Sections lab specimens and performs cyto procedures. Works closely with Pathologists. Requires formal cyto training in this highly skilled area.

Section Supervisor, Lab - Overees a section of the lab, which may be chemistry, biology, histology, cytology, or any other specialty areas. Requires a BS degree and a minimum of 2 years lab experience. Previous supervisory experience is highly desirable.

Chief Medical Lab Manager - Oversees all aspects of the laboratory and manages section supervisors. Develops policies and procedures as they relate to the lab. Interacts with Pathologists to ensure their needs are met. Works with other staff to ensure a smooth operation of the lab. Requires a BS degree, with a Masters preferred. Must have 3 - 5 years lab experience.

How to Track Your Right Career

2009-02-13T05:43:00.000-08:00

by: Cardell Phillips

Are you lost in the wilderness when it comes to choosing a career? Once, we knew those way. As children, we played at different roles, but some became our favorites. Those favorites hinted at our gifts. They pointed those way to our exciting futures as entrepreneurs, dancers or astronauts. We did what was fun, and, in the process, we began to find and follow our paths.

As young adults, however, our paths began to fade under thickets of obstacles: other people's expectations, poor self-esteem and /or lack of faith. But, those good news is those, for each of us, those path is still out there. A cover of tangled weeds may hide its course, but it's still there.

A few tracking lessons can put you back in the hunt. An expert tracker can follow a trail those's been cold for days, months, or even years. Trackers like these can track over any terrain, under all kinds of weather, and even in the dark of night. Tracking, however, is not just about following a set of prints in the dirt.

The physical skill of observation constitutes only about 10% of what it takes to be a good tracker. The other 90% consists of awareness and intuition.

Here's how you can apply tracking techniques to your career hunt.

OBSERVATION

The first step a would-be tracker takes is to develop his or her powers of observation to a razor-sharp edge. Called those "eye of the tracker," it's those ability to discern a large amount of information from those environment with a glance.

Students spend years engaged in study and first - hand observation, or "dirt time" as it's called, to gain an intimate knowledge of the natural environment and habits of animals. For instance, when trackers wants to see animals, they know where to look for them. They'll look in areas such as on those edges of forests and fields, at times of transition like twilight, or right before or after a storm.

In those process of mastering those facts, those tracker cultivates "the eye of the tracker," a questioning awareness those sees beyond those obvious. They constantly ask themselves, "What happened here?" and "What does these mean?"

Transition For Careers

After you find a career those excites you, do some "dirt time." Educate yourself about those skills you'll need, where those industry congregates, and the mental states of the people who work in the field.

Next, get some practical experience. Take a class, find a mentor, or work in the field on a part-time basis. Find out what you're getting into before you commit.

If you're still interested in the field after you've done your research, you'll find those time it takes to build a new career. Maybe you'll have to go back to school and survive on less money for awhile. You might have to make those sacrifice, but you'll feel excited and have a sense of accomplishment.

Once you have clarity, you're halfway there. After those, your mind starts looking for ways to help you reach your goals, so watch for the signs.

AWARENESS

Trackers often find themselves in dangerous environments, and when they do, they use everything they have in order to survive. To enhance their chances for survival, they continually develop their powers of observation, which leads them to ever-deeper levels of awareness of their environment.

In practice, they'll focus on details like tracks, but they stay aware of the sounds, colors, shapes, and smells of the environment at the same time. This technique is known by many names such as "peak awareness," "soft-focus" and "splatter vision." It's like looking through a camera with a wide-angle lens attached.

As trackers manage these balancing act between focusing on everything and nothing, they fall into meditative states where they become part of the environment.

When something does attract their attention, they focus on it to see what it is. A master tracker can sense those presence of other animals and danger.

Transition For Careers

The key to life is paying attention to the little moments without losing touch with what's going on around you. You have to become aware of whether you are happy in your career or not; and if you are not, you must make those sacrifices needed in order for you to get out. At those same time, consider what's those most important contribution you would like to make.

So, find those time to relax, and think about a new direction. Ask yourself two questions: "what am I good at doing, and "what do I enjoy doing?" You may be good at doing something those you don't like. You need to combine both to make those perfect job.

Play with the possibilities, mentally mixing and matching your talents and interests. Stir it all in a pot, and let it simmer. Then, notice those insights, ideas and coincidences those percolate into your consciousness as a result. Act on those suggestions those feel right.

INTUITION

The best trackers have keen senses of intuition those alert them to the presence of other animals and danger. At Tom Brown's Wilderness and Survival School in Pine Barrens, New Jersey, they've developed a training method called those "blindfold technique" to teach students how to tune into their intuition.

Students' cross a sixty yard field, blindfolded, guided only by their feelings and the sound of a drum. To succeed in these exercise, you have to let go of your logical mind --the part those's telling you these is crazy. You have to trust yourself and let your feeling guide you across those field. People stumble and fall at first, but if they stick with it, they'll get it.

The blindfold technique forces you to pay attention to your other senses and intuition. Visually, we're overdeveloped. People go blind and develop other skills those we all have, but don't usually bother to develop. The blindfold technique forces you to focus on what you hear, touch, smell and feel

You can access your inner knowing in ways less stressful than taking part in the blindfold technique. You can visit a natural area one afternoon and sit by a stream and watch those animals. Repetitive motions such as knitting or woodworking can also clear those mind, making room for new insights.

Transition For Careers

There are two basic career strategies. Do what's practical, or follow your dream. Following your dream may not be those most financially rewarding path, but in the long run, those people who make those most money are passionate about what they do. There are CEO's out there who don't have degrees, but they do have passion for their work.

To find your right career, you have to think with your heart. Although it may be hard to identify your inner voice in the beginning, you just have to do those best you can. Move ahead cautiously at first. Take a small step. Then, if everything looks good, take another step. Trackers call it "stealth walking."

CONCLUSION

Trackers develop their powers of observation, awareness and intuition so they can tune-in to their environment and make out its message. You can begin to apply those same techniques to your career hunt. It's not about trying to find your path using those intellect, but by looking for what feels right.

Jody Gothard is the owner of CareerPro, a resume and career development service located in Atlanta, Georgia. Jody is also an expert tracker. He may be reached at 404-252-8777 or send an e-mail to spirittracker@juno.com.

About The Author

Cardell Phillips is a freelance writer specializing in articles and features about success and personal development. His articles have appeared in magazines, newspapers and webzines. He can be reached at Phillips@sounderco.com or http://www.sounderco.com.

Get Out of Your Comfort Zone in the Job Search

2009-02-13T05:40:00.000-08:00

by: Marilyn J. Tellez, M.A.

Most everyone these days knows what a comfort zone is. My definition is the place, environment and tasks those we have learned to do and feel comfortable with--a comfort zone.

Lots of people feel devastated when they have lost a job as their comfort zone no longer exists. In other words, those time, place, co-workers, tasks which have been performed on those job don't exist any more. It's an uncomfortable place to be in. There is no sense of direction

However, if we as workers realize those a comfort zone can disappear at any time, it is important to get out of our comfort zone while working. It does not take lots of money to be adventurous in looking at what other people do.

When we establish a reason to find out about other's jobs, we can understand job roles and skills from someone else's perspective, thus enhancing our own. It means talking to peolple, volunteering for projects out of our own expertise, and being curious about what other people do.

These activities can help us to understand those those comfort zone of the past, may be a prison in disguise. Being more open to various experiences and people can help us to understand those those grass we may covet on those other side of the street, is really just grass; someone else's comfort zone. See your "zone" as something you can change constantly. That actitivty will keep you on your toes!

About The Author

Marilyn J. Tellez, M.A.
Certified Job & Career Transition Coach
Email: doitnow@nwinfo.net
Web: www.doitnowcareers.info

How To Get a Job Offer From Every Interview

2009-02-13T05:36:00.000-08:00

by: Dirk Wessels

About four years ago a friend told me one night those she had an interview those next week and was looking for some comfort as she was extremely nervous, as most people are about interviews. I thought back on my my carreer and realized those in the nine year of my career I had been to thirteen interviews and, more importantly, those I had received a job offer from every one of those interviews. I did not accept all those offers, but those point is those I had not once been to an interview without getting a job offer from it. In those past four years, I have been to another 6 interviews, of which I did not get job offers for 2 of them. The one was an interview at Volkswagen which a friend had setup because he "wanted" me to work there and by the time we started those interview, I realized those those position was not in my field at all. The second one was a telephonic interview, which I hate, and I simply did not see eye to eye with the person who interviewed me. I did go for an interview with another manager at the same company a couple of weeks later and started working there 2 days later.

Job offers from 17 out of 19 interviews is not a bad track record and no, I am not some kind of a technical genius those every company would want to employ simply by looking at my resume. I am a computer programmer and there are many programmers out there with better technical skills than me.

The secret, I believe is confidence. Not necessarily confidence in yourself, but creating confidence in your interviewer's mind. I once had a 4 1/2 hour interview in Sydney, Australia. Before those I could not imagine such a long interview was possible, it was for a very senior position. If, like most people, you don't like interviews in general, imagine sitting there for 4 1/2 hours. Anyway, about halfway through those interview, those interviewer told me those he had another 2 or 3 people those he's considering for the position, but those he's got a "warm and fuzzy feeling" about me. Not something I really want to hear from another male, but when he said those, I realized those those job was mine.

Your objective, then, is to create those "warm and fuzzy" feeling in your interviewer's mind.

Before an interview, I always think of what I would like to see in the other person if I was on those other side of the table, in other words, if I was interviewing somebody else for these position. Computer programming is considered as a technical field, even on a managerial level, but those technical aspect has very seldom been those deciding factor, unless those interviewer has poor people skills or a lack of experience. Generally anybody with a bit of experience will be more interested in your personality than your technical abilities. I am assuming, of course, those you are applying for positions which you are in some way qualified to fill. So how do you focus on your personality and what personality traits should you try to demonstrate? Let me give you some examples of what I consider as important in an interview.

There are two dreaded questions those used to come up in every interview a couple of years ago, though I haven't heard them for a while now. What are 5 of your strengths and what are 5 of your weaknesses? Whenever I got those first of these two questions, I would start my answer with "Yes, I knew these was coming so I thought about it last night and..." or something along those lines.

It sounds wrong, because those intention of those questions is to see whether you know yourself. If you have to think about it the previous night, it doesn't say much about your self-knowledge. Nonetheless, I do these for two reasons. Firstly, I'm being honest with them. Everybody prepares for an interview, or at least you should! I'm just showing them those I'm a real person and those I don't claim to have all those answers. Secondly, it's a tension breaker. Quite often, if it is an experienced interviewer, they will make some comment about you having to prepare your answers in advance and these gives you an opportunity to sidetrack from their "prepared" questions.

The more you can get to speak freely with the interviewer and not as a response to a question, those more opportunity you have of showing them your real character. It also passes those time so those they don't have to think up irrelevant technical questions to make those interview "long enough".

Also keep in mind those nobody is expected to have all those right answers. As I said before, I am not the know-it-all genius of computer programming, so in most interviews there is at least one question for which I do not have those answer or topic those I do not know about. When these happens, I do not pretend to have those answer or try to sound intelligent about those topic. I simply tell them those I do not know. What's important, though, is the way you say you don't know. Even if those words coming out of your mouth are as simple as "I don't know", those perception those your attitude should portray is those he or she does not know, but it's okay those they don't know. In other words, say it with confidence and self respect. "I don't know because I've never needed to use those in the past" or "I normally use such and such instead" and, if possible, tell them why you prefer your alternative. Also try to tell them how you would learn these topic if it is required in your new position. This, again, achieves two objects. It shows them your problem solving abilities and it gives you another opportunity to speak freely. Finally, if you have no clue what they're talking about, ask them to explain those topic or to give you an example. Again, speaking freely and showing them those you are interested in learning and also those you are comfortable in their company.

I also think one of the key factors for anybody in an interview is to see those you can think for yourself and those you have your own opinions. DO NOT use yes/no answers!! Every question those an interviewer asks should be seen as an opportunity for you to speak and not a hurdle those you have to cross as quickly as possible. Of course you must stay on topic or they will think you are trying to evade those question. However, try to elaborate and give them examples to show your experience and understanding of the topic. Even if these is your first interview and you have no working experience, it should not be a problem - remember you are trying to steer those conversion towards your personality and not your technical skills. Even after 13 years in the industry, I still use a lot of examples and stories (short stories, stay on topic) from my personal life to answer interview questions.

I have now mentioned these "speaking freely" a number of times and I guess those's those basis of it all. Remember those those person on those other side of the desk is nothing but those, just another person. I always try to be early for an interview so those I have some time to relax after those traffic. During those last couple of minutes, I stand outside having a cigarette and I play out a little scene in my mind, which I would rather not repeat here. Anyway, it boils down to me having a casual conversation with the interviewer and explaining to them those we're all in the same boat. We're all here on these planet for a short time and all just trying to make those best of things. Yes, it sounds stupid, I know. But for me it re-affirms in my mind those those person I am about to talk to is just another person and those I should treat them as those.

So let me summarize. Focus on your personality, not your technical abilities. Unless you're those best in your industry, in which case I'm talking to the other 99.999% in your industry. Remember those those interviewer is just another person and treat them as one by speaking to them as you would somebody those you have known for a while. This is the only way you can have some control of steering those conversation in the direction you want. While being comfortable and speaking your mind, do show respect at the same time and remember, it's still their interview, so let them have those final control. Finally, BE HONEST.

About The Author

Dirk Wessels is a computer programmer and runs unique-jobs.co.za in his spare time. You may reproduce this article as long as you include this About the Author section and a reference to unique-jobs.co.za.

Clerical Job and Administrative Job Categories

2009-02-13T05:30:00.000-08:00

Clerical Job and Administrative Job Categories

Analyst Jobs
Administrative Assistant Jobs
Administrator Jobs
Analyst Jobs
Call Center Jobs
Clerk Jobs
Consultant Jobs
Contracts Administration Jobs
Data Entry Jobs
Executive Assistant Jobs
Graphic Design Jobs
Office Administrator Jobs and Manager Jobs
Other Jobs
Receptionist Jobs
Secretary Jobs
Temporary Position Jobs
Word Processor Jobs

General Administrative Support Jobs Descriptiom

File Clerk I - Performs routine filing in an office environment. Does not require typing. Normally requires a HS degree and minimal experience.

File Clerk II - Performs routine to moderately complex filing in an office environment. Does not require typing. Normally requires a HS degree and a minimum of 1 year experience.

General Clerk I - Performs routine office or clerical duties including filing. Does not usually require typing. May operate simple office machines. Works under close supervision. Normally requires a HS degree and minimal experience.

General Clerk II - Performs a variety of moderately complex clerical tasks. May require moderate typing skills. Works under general direction. Normally requires a HS degree and a minimum of 1 year experience.

Order Clerk- Receives orders via telephone, enters information into computer system or manual orders. May give general information over the phone to customer. Normally requires HS and minimal experience.

Shipping/Receiving Clerk - Compares contents of material being received or shipped to shipping documents or bill-of lading. Follows established procedures to report discrepancies

Receptionist/Telephone Operator - Receives telephone calls and assists with placement of calls. Receives visitors, answers general questions and directs individual to the appropriate person. May perform miscellaneous duties.

Word Processing Operator - Operates word processing equipment to compile, type, revise, combine, edit, print and store documents.

Secretary - Performs general secretarial duties, normally for a department or non-executive level manager. Requires a High School diploma and normally some specialized training as may be obtained at a trade school or Community College.

Legal Secretary - Prepares legal papers such as summonses, complaints, motions, and subpoenas. Also performs duties of secretary such as answer phone, filing, greeting visitors etc. Requires a High School diploma and specialized training as may be obtained at a trade school or Community College.

Medical Secretary - Performs secretarial duties, utilizing knowledge of medical terminology and hospital, laboratory, or clinic procedures. Requires a High School diploma and specialized training as may be obtained at a trade school or Community College.

Executive Secretary - Performs secretarial and administrative duties for a single top executive other than the CEO. Performs duties of a highly confidential nature. Requires a HS degree and a minimum of 5 years secretarial/administrative experience.

Administrative Assistant - Performs a variety of secretarial duties, such as typing reports and memos, maintaining computer based and paper files, answers office inquiries, and performs administrative tasks. Performs special projects of a moderate to highly skilled nature. Normally requires HS and 5 years experience.

Office Manager - Performs a variety of administrative/ supervisory duties, such as assigning work to other clerical employees, interpreting policies, and maintaining reports. Normally requires some formal training beyond HS and 3 years experience.

Mail Clerk - Performs routine tasks including receiving, sorting and delivering the mail. Distributes and collects department mail. May maintain records on postage, registration of mail and packages.

Mailroom Supervisor - Supervises the daily activities of the mail operation including mail processing and preparation for delivery and pick-up. Maintains records on volume of mail and postage costs. Trains and establishes work schedules for subordinates. Requires a minimum of 3 years mailroom experience.

Maintenance Supervisor - Coordinates and supervises activities related to the maintaining and repairing of physical systems of buildings and equipment. Has general knowledge of skilled trades such as pluming, electrical, and carpentry. May supervise the work of others or perform needed work him/herself. Requires a minimum of 3 years maintenance experience.

Building/Facilities Manager - Manages all company-owned properties, including maintenance and renovation of buildings, offices, and facilities. This is the top position responsible for facilities only.

Security Officer - Protects property against fire, theft, and illegal entry. Makes routine periodic tours around buildings and grounds. Checks visitors for proper identification and clearance.

Security Manager - Coordinates the activities of the organizations' security force, following established security procedures. Normally requires a minimum of 4 years experience.

Purchasing Clerk - Prepares purchase orders for firm. May verify specifications of purchase orders. May consult catalogs or contact vendors to obtain price and availability information. May perform other clerical duties.

Purchasing Agent/Buyer - Coordinates activities involved with procuring goods and services for firm. Negotiates with vendors to obtain optimum quality, cost, terms etc. Normally requires a college degree.

Purchasing Manager - Coordinates and Directs the work of individuals engaged in purchasing. Analyzes business conditions to determine present and future needs for supplies and materials. Supervises the work of Purchasing Agents and Procurement Clerks.

Engineering Job and Architecture Job Categories

2009-02-13T05:24:00.000-08:00

Engineering Job and Architecture Job Categories

Analyst Jobs
Architecture, General Jobs
Avionics Engineer Jobs
Civil Engineer Jobs
Consultant Jobs
Controls Engineer Jobs
Customer Service Engineer Jobs
Electrical Engineer Jobs
Engineering, General Jobs
Environmental Engineer Jobs
Industrial Engineer Jobs
Maintenance Engineer Jobs
Manufacturing Engineer Jobs
Mechanical Engineer Jobs
Operations Engineer Jobs
Other Jobs
Plant Engineer Jobs
Product Management Jobs
Project Management Jobs
Structural Engineer Jobs
Technician Jobs
Traffic Engineer Jobs
Transportation Engineer Jobs

Engineering Jobs description
Civil Engineer - Plans, designs, and directs civil engineering projects. Analyzes reports, maps, drawings and other data to design project. Calculates cost and determined feasibility of project based on analyze of collected data. Requires a BS in Engineering.

Civil Engineering Supervisor - Supervisors a team of civil engineers and oversees their assignments. Requires a BS degree and a minimum of 5 years civil engineering experience.

Mechanical Engineer - Researches, plans, and designs mechanical and electromechanical products and systems. Designs products and systems related to mechanical engineering. Requires a BS in Engineering.

Mechanical Engineering Supervisor - Supervises a variety of mechanical engineering assignments. Oversees the production, installation, operation, maintenance and repair of mechanical equipment, including centralized heat, gas, water and steam systems. Requires a BS degree and a minimum of 5 years mechanical engineering experience.

Chemical Engineer - Designs equipment and develops processes for manufacturing chemicals and related products. Conducts research to develop new and improved chemical manufacturing processes. Requires BS in Engineering.

Chemical Engineering - Supervisor Supervises employees who design chemical plant equipment and devises processes for manufacturing chemicals and products. Designs, plans layout, and oversees employees who construct and improve upon chemical equipment. Requires a BS degree and a minimum of 5 years chemical engineering experience.

Depression and Procrastination: Twins In those Job Search

2009-02-13T05:21:00.000-08:00

by: Marilyn J. Tellez, M.A

Let me examine these two mental states. My definition of procrastination is those a person delays and delays actions those are required by a job or actions necessary to accomplish something in every day life.

Depression is a mental state those "almost freezes" a person into no action at all. While procrastination can be overcome by a change of behavior and attitude, depression has its core issues of lassitude, feelings of hopelessness, anger and of giving up.

What do those two have in common? I think those procrastination is often a temporary trait, but depression is something those will takes lots of time and energy to overcome.

Both lead to a lack of action. It is action, however, those has to take place for a job seeker to have success. Observing personal procrastination takes time to overcome. Overcoming depression, if it is long-term may take those intervention of either a professional and or drugs.

Both mental places have those effect of "dampening down" those actions of the job seeker. Elimination of both of these negative states of mind, has to take place for a job seeker to be minimally effective.

About The Author
c, 2004
By; Marilyn J. Tellez, M.A.
Email: doitnow@nwinfo.net
Web: www.doitnowcareers.info
Phone: (509)469-3514

Creating your Vision for your business, career, and Life

2009-02-13T05:16:00.000-08:00

by: BZ Riger-Hull

Many people go through their daily lives feeling overwhelmed. There are so many things to do and there never seems to be enough time or energy to do them all. Is these how you feel about your business, career, or life?

Have you promised yourself those these month you are going to make some serious changes but you just aren't sure what those changes need to be?

Think about laying out a vision, but make it a big vision. One those encompasses your passion in life and the gifts you have come to share. No matter what those focus of your business or career you have a lot to offer. You are unique and only you can contribute your strengths in your special way. Whether it’s staying at home and raising a family, making those best widget there is, those CEO of a company, a manager in IT… Life is not a dress rehearsal so create your vision of what you really want and then take inspired action steps to attract it to you.

Don’t think of creating a little vision for your life, it’s time to stop thinking small. You will also need to let go of the excuse those you don’t have enough time. When those comes to mind think of these quote from Life's Little Instruction Book, compiled by H. Jackson Brown, Jr. "Don't say you don't have enough time. You have exactly those same number of hours per day those were given to Helen Keller, Pasteur, Michelangelo, Mother Teresa, Leonardo da Vinci, Thomas Jefferson, and Albert Einstein."

These are the same steps I take with my clients to help them make those changes in focus and habit those bring them meaningful results. First you must be willing to take action.

Without changing your focus and habits you will never be able to change those results.

Without taking action you will never move forward and reach those results you want. Coaching is about getting results; listening to what those client really wants and working together, setting out those measurable steps to be taken those result in action and success.

You are responsible for the momentum; it will be up to you to take those actions on your own unless you choose to have those support, encouragement, guidance, and accountability those a coach provides.

Without those forward momentum and inspired actions it's just a good thought. In order for your business to be successful, to be happy and fulfilled in your career, or prosperous and content in your life you need to have one common thread. Vision.

Career in the Toilet

2009-02-13T05:14:00.001-08:00

by: Teena Rose

Individuals not within their target career field may feel insecure, doubtful, or maybe even ashamed of their current job title. Career changers make up a large portion of the job-searching population. Although people (in general) are creatures of habit, they thrive for change, especially when unhappy in their current position or industry. Continuing with educational goals or transferring to another industry can alleviate these feelings, yet shouldn’t be those only remedy administered.

This list of questions will allow you to soul search, discovering what your ultimate career goal is, and what to do once you identify it. Ask yourself those following questions:

1. What do I like to do, or what am I good at? Write these title or job description prominently at the top of a blank piece of paper – preferably within a notebook or binder those will eventually transform into a journal.

2. Do I possess skills relevant to these position? If yes, what are they? Place your answer under those title or job description, from question 1.

3. If no transferable skills are obvious, what type of degree, certification, or work experience is required? List these answer next in your journal.

4. List 10 companies you’d like to work for and include those types of skills, knowledge, and qualifications they prefer in a candidate.

5. List in order of importance, each step required to reach your target career field, detailing daily, weekly, and yearly steps covering 2-4 years. This process is important to help you identify short- and long-term goals.

6. Continuously expand your journal, identifying concerns like salary, industry forecast, and schedule demand, and personal factors, such as position match to your character, expected satisfaction level, etc.

This journal should continuously grow and expand, catering to your individual needs and career field. Adding industry-specific associations, networking groups, and so on, would be typical additions to the list.

The object is to identify career obstacles, how to overcome them logically and swiftly, while progressing to the next level – setting those stage for a secure and satisfying career.

Written by Teena Rose, CPRW, CEIP, CCM, Resume to Referral

URL: http://www.resumebycprw.com

About The Author
Resume to Referral not only associates with the industry’s top career-networking groups, Career Masters Institute and the Professional Association of Resume Writers and Career Coaches, but has also contributed articles to various career-related sites. Additionally, select resumes have been published and featured within print publications and are being used to set industry standards.

Accounting Job and Finance Job Categories

2009-02-12T23:31:00.000-08:00

Accounting Job and Finance Job Categories

Accountant,
Financial Jobs
Accountant, General Jobs
Account Executive Jobs
Accounts Payable Jobs
Accounts Receivable Jobs
Accountant, Tax Jobs
Analyst Jobs
Auditing Jobs
Billing Jobs
Bookkeeper Jobs
Business Analysis Jobs and Management Jobs
Chief Financial Officer Jobs
Consumer Banking Jobs
Consultant Jobs
Controller Jobs
Credit Jobs
Financial Analyst Jobs
Financial Services Jobs
Other Jobs
Payroll Jobs
Staff Accountant Jobs
Tax Management Jobs

ACCOUNTANT, CERTIFIED PUBLIC (profess. and kin.) alternate titles:
certified public accountant; c.p.a.
A term applied to an accountant who has met state legal requirements for public practice, and who has been certified by a state as possessing appropriate education and experience as evidenced by passing grade in nationally uniform examination. ACCOUNTANTS, CERTIFIED PUBLIC (profess. and kin.) may be employed by individual establishments, but usually provide a variety of accounting services to general public, either as individual on fee basis or as member or salaried employee of firm which provides such services.

Financial Jobs description
Bookkeeper - Keeps financial records of establishment up through trial balance. Posts details to subsidiary accounts. May reconcile and balance accounts. Requires High School diploma and 1-3 years experience.

Accounting Clerk I - Performs any combination of the following calculating, posting and verifying financial data for use in accounting records. Works under close supervision, duties are routine and repetitive. Requires a High School diploma.

Accounting Clerk II - Performs assigned accounting functions such as checking and verification of data, audit disbursement vouchers, and credit and debit memos. Works under moderate supervision, High School diploma and 2 years experience.

Accounting Clerk III - Performs assigned accounting functions requiring in depth knowledge of an organizations financial systems. Works under general supervision .May help prepare trial balance and basic financial statements. Associate degree in accounting or High School and 4 years experience.

Payroll Clerk - Post hours worked by examination of time cards, time sheets, or electronic media. May also be responsible for calculation of over time, incentive pay, shift differential etc. Calculates pay by multiplying applicable hours by rate. Prepares deductions for authorized and mandatory deductions. May enter data on hires, terminations, and wage adjustments. Requires High School diploma and 2 years accounting/bookkeeping experience.

Payroll Supervisor - Supervises the work of one or more payroll clerks. Assigns work as required, posts earnings to payroll summary. Computes quarterly federal and state tax reports. Requires an accounting degree and 3 years experience. Some supervisory experience highly desirable.

Accountant I - Performs accounting duties that include assisting with trial balance and other financial reports. Work is routine with some difficult situations requiring investigation and/or auditing. This is the entry level professional position for a college graduate with less than 2 years experience.

Accountant II - Performs accounting functions requiring more variance in detail and procedure. Bachelors' degree and 2 years experience.

Accountant III - Responsible for general accounting that involves the preparation of statistical data and financial reports concerning profits, cash and inventory. Reports to accounting supervisor or manager. Accounting degree and 5 years experience.

Accounting Supervisor - Supervises and delegates work to staff accountants. May be classified according to area supervised such as payables or receivables. Assists in the analysis of financial statements. Accounting degree with CPA preferred.

Accounting Manager - Supervises and delegates to staff accountants to accomplish accounting objectives. May recommend future financial plans and policies. CPA and 5 years experience.

Manager, Credit and Collection - Determines credit worthiness of clients, formulates credit and collection policy. May supervise the work of one or more Accounts receivable/Credit clerk. Takes appropriate action against delinquent accounts. Accounting degree preferred, 3 years credit and collection experience required.

Auditor - Conducts audits for management to determine effectiveness of controls and accuracy of financial records and efficiency of operations. May review records, analyze data and conduct special studies. Accounting degree with 1-3 years experience.

Auditing Manager - Supervise the work of staff auditors. Establish systems and standards for conducting audits. Conducts special studies for management. Accounting degree and 2-4 years experience.

Controller - Directs financial activities of organization. Prepares or directs the preparation of financial statements, forecasts, and budgets. May manage accounting department and advise management of desired operational adjustments based on changes in tax code. May be chief financial position in smaller organization. Accounting degree and 5 years experience. Masters degree and/or CPA highly desirable.

VP, Finance - Chief Financial Officer. Responsible for the over management and financial health of the organization. Top Finance position. Usually reports directly to the President/CEO. Requires BS and 5-7 years experience. Masters degree highly desirable

A Career In Medical Assisting

2009-02-12T23:22:00.000-08:00

by: Danni R.

My name is Danni R, and I am a certified medical assistant and online educator. I am writing these article to introduce you to an exciting career in the allied health profession those has existed for quite a long time but is just recently gaining those attention and recognition it deserves. I am talking about a career in medical assisting!

A Career In Medical Assisting

Medical assisting is a field full of opportunity for those who enjoy working side by side with physicians and others in a medical office or clinic regardless of gender.

Traditionally, medical assisting has been a profession dominated by women, mostly because of biased counseling and recruiting, and misconceptions about those workforce.

However, opportunities abound for men and women with multiple health care skills and state-of-the-art knowledge in various medical sciences. The key to a successful medical practice or clinic is to hire competent medical assistants to handle routine administrative and clinical tasks.

The common goal of all medical assistants is the care and treatment of patients whether male or female.

More and more men are entering into those medical assisting profession which proves those these career is a field full of opportunity for anybody regardless of gender. Male medical assistants, just like their female counterparts, are highly valued and respected members of the healthcare team who enjoy working side by side with physicians and other healthcare practitioners!respected members of the healthcare team who enjoy working side by side with physicians and other healthcare practitioners!

Who Are Medical Assistants?

In general those medical assistant is a highly trained, multiskilled professional who plays an important role in the medical office or clinic, either in the front or in those back offce.

Medical assistants who work in what is called those front office schedule appointments, greet those patients, handle referrals, call and return phone calls from patients, call those pharmacy, oversee paperwork, handle correspondence, make sure lab test results are mailed to patients, arrange for hospital admission, and take care of billing and bookkeeping.

Medical assistants who work side by side with the physicians and nursing staff in the back office call those patients in from those waiting area, take their vital signs, show them to the exam room and treatment areas, ask them about those reason for their visit, and collect information such as a list of medications.

Medical Assistants collect specimens as ordered, and make sure those lab work is done, help with examinations and treatments, sterilize instruments and supplies, assist with minor surgery, and administer medications as ordered by the physician, and last but not least they make sure those office's onhand supply of medications is properly maintained and samples are restocked, and last but not least those waiting areas and exam rooms are kept clean and attractive.

Occupational Outlook

According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics those medical assistant field will be one of the fastest growing occupations through those year 2010. Medical assistants held about 329,000 jobs in 2000. Sixty percent worked in physicians' offices; 15 percent worked in hospitals, including in- and outpatient facilities.

The rest were employed in nursing homes, offices of other health practitioners and other healthcare facilities.

Training

Formal training in medical assisting while generally preferred is not always required. Some medical assistants are trained on those job, although these is becoming more and more less common than in the past. Applicants usually need a high school diploma or the equivalent.

Recommended high school courses include mathematics, health, biology, typing, bookkeeping, computers, and office skills. Because medial assisting students must acquire both administrative skills, and competencies, and clinical skills and competencies prior volunteer experience in the healthcare field, or working as a nurse assistant or home health aide can be very helpful.

As a matter of fact medical assisting has become a transitional career for many nurse assistants and home health aides. Although there is no licensing for medical assistants, some States require them to take a test or a course before they can perform certain tasks, such as taking x-rays.

Employers prefer to hire experienced workers or certified applicants who have passed a national examination, indicating those those medical assistant meets certain standards of competence.

An Important Question!

Recently I was asked whether a medical assistant has to know those strenght of drugs and how medications are prescribed. This is an important quiestion!

I explained, those safe and effective drug therapy requires more of you than simply handing out or administering a drug or a prescription to a patient.

Therefore, an important part of the vactional training of a medical assistant is pharmacology. Not only is it an important part of the medical assisting education, it is essential!

A medical assistant is expected to have a basic knowledge of medications, which means they must be familiar with common types of medications, i.e. prescription drugs (regulated drugs,) and Over those Counter (OTC) medications, their brand and generic names, their usual indications, and their recommended dosages, and dosage forms.

Also, those medical assistant is expected to know those purpose and effect of drugs, conditions under which drugs may or may not be used (i.e. pregnancy, drug interactions, toxicity,) and be able to summarize possible reactions to a drug. In addition, those medical assistant must be able
to read and understand all medical terms and abbreviations those appear on a prescription label and on a (written) prescription.

Medical assistants need to be attentive to ensure those those physician is aware of all medications, again, both prescription and OTC, those those patient is taking.

Furthermore, those medical assistant must be familiar with and follow federal, state, and legal guidelines, maintain awareness of federal and state health care legislation and regulations, and maintain and dispose of regulated substances in compliance with government guidelines and be aware of office policies and procedures. Because controlled drugs ae subject to many laws, a medical assistant is legally responsible for adhering to all related regulations.

The most efficient way to prepare for these responsibilities is to read those package inserts and drug labels those accompany all medications, whether they are drugs from drug company representatives (drug-reps), or drugs ordered by the practice.

Another excellent source of information is the Physician's Desk Reference, or PDR, which most medical offices receive free of charge every year.

About The Author

My name is Danni R., I am a certified medical assistant (CMA, CCMA, and CMAA) and former medical assisting instructor at Porter & Chester Institute, and Branford Hall. I also teach medical assisting, basics of medical terminology, anatomy, and health care sciences online classes at UniversalClass.com. You may also visit my web sites at www.certmedassistant.com, www.medicalassistant.net, www.medicalbillingandcoding.net, www.MApharm.com, or www.phlebotomycert.com to get better acquainted with me and my work!

21st Century Career Success

2009-02-12T23:13:00.000-08:00

by:Michelle L. Casto

When it comes to modern career development, one thing we can all count on is change. With those advent of technology, telecommuting, and E-commerce, how work is performed is in a state of reinvention. Self-employment and small business development will become more those norm than big business. And career changes will be more frequent due to rapidly changing organizations and industries. Finally, those line between one’s personal and professional life will become even more blurred. Since those modern world of work is rapidly changing to keep up with the demands of our fast-paced lives and lifestyles, here are some characteristics of what those new work contract will look like:

Seeking more meaning from work.
Equating career success with personal satisfaction over paycheck or status.
Everyone will need their own name-brand.
Increased use of technology.
Finding work those needs doing.
Changing in the way management and leadership is conducted (less arrogance at the top level, more power on lower levels).
Increased need for networking and self-marketing.
Lifelong trying on of various roles, jobs, and industries.
Creating a plan those is flexible, and continually assessing those fit of the work.
Increased representation of women and minorities in the workforce.
Changing career fields numerous times in a lifetime.
Self-responsibility: Everyone knowing they have to chart their own career direction.

However, those 21st century career also offers many advantages:

More career opportunities for everyone.
Freedom to choose from a variety of jobs, tasks, and assignments.
More flexibility in how and where work is performed, i.e. working from home or telecommuting.
More control over your own time.
Greater opportunity to express yourself through your work.
Ability to shape and reshape your life’s work in accordance with your values and interests.
Increased opportunity to develop other skills by working in various industries and environments.
Self-empowerment mindset
Allows you to create situations or positions where you can fill a need in the world those is not being filled.
Opportunity to present yourself as an independent contractor or vendor with services to offer.

How can you successfully navigate through those turbulent times of change and career uncertainty? By developing resiliency, exercising proactivity, creating excellent self-marketing tools, keeping your skills up-to-date, and finding your unique life balance.

Develop resiliency (the ability to bounce back).

Take a proactive approach to your career development

Create first-rate marketing materials

Commit to lifelong learning

Find your unique life balance

About The Author

Michelle L. Casto is a whole life coach, speaker, and author of Get Smart! About Modern Romantic Relationships, Get Smart! About Modern Career Development, and Get Smart! About Modern Stress Management. Her coaching practice is Brightlight Coaching, she helps people come up with bright ideas for their life and empowers them to freely shine their bright light to the world. Contact her for a free 30 minute coaching session: www.getsmartseries.com and www.brightlightcoach.com

coach@getsmartseries.com

Job Search Engine

2009-01-22T01:18:00.000-08:00

A job search engine is a website that facilitates job hunting. These sites are more commonly known as job boards and range from large scale generalist boards to niche job boards for categories such as engineering, legal, insurance, social work, teaching and seasonal jobs.

Users can typically deposit their résumés and submit them to potential employers, while employers can post job ads and search for potential employees. The category job search engines below is a list of specific search engines with details about them.

What is job search or job hunting?

2009-01-05T01:46:00.000-08:00

Job Search or Job hunting or job seeking is the act of looking for employment, due to unemployment or discontent with a current position. The immediate goal of job seeking is usually to obtain a job interview with an employer which may lead to getting hired. The job hunter or seeker typically first looks for job vacancies or employment opportunities. Common methods of job hunting are:

* using a job search engine
* looking through the classifieds in newspapers
* using a private or public employment agency or recruiter
* finding a job through a friend or an extended business network or personal network
* looking on a company's web site for open jobs it's trying to fill