The Five Best Jobs For the 21st Century
With the advent of new technology, the changes in society and how people as a whole think and act, it’s important to know which jobs and industries are up and coming for the 21st century. We hope to address some of them in the following article.
Drive Career Results That Are RealisticA career should be the job that makes you enjoy getting up in the morning. Unfortunately, as the market continues to flood with candidates, the competition continues to increase. Career resources are abundant, and everywhere you turn you hear about networking events and job fairs. But in this market of competition, is it realistic to continue the search and wait for that ideal career position? Or should you consider finding a transitional job while continuing to look for your ideal career?
4 Simple Steps to Becoming a Marine Corps PilotBecoming a Marine Corps aviator is not an easy thing to achieve but it is definitely doable. Thousands have come before you and thousands will come after you. It’s up to you to grab the bull by the horns and to get the ball rolling.
Interview Essentials – The Three Critical Phases You Must PassPrior to launching my consulting firm in 2003, I was an HR Administrative Assistant, an Employment Manager, a Corporate Director of Human Resources, and eventually Vice President of Training & Organizational Effectiveness for The Ritz-Carlton Hotel Company. So you can imagine the volume of job applications I have reviewed, and the number of serious candidates I have subsequently interviewed over a twenty year period. I must admit, I have heard and seen just about everything when it comes to interviewing.
Finding the Right Part Time JobsWe are living in a moment when many people are trying to find some kind of work to either get back on their feet or make ends that no longer meet rub together for a sense of security. It can be difficult to find work if you are looking for a job for 40 hour per week with benefits, but there are plenty of part time jobs out there that can be just as much, if not more, helpful.
The 5 Worst Jobs For the 21st CenturyEmployment in the 21st century is a different animal than it was in the 20th century due to the changes in economics, the way government operates, the way the private sector sees growth and of course the advances in technology. File Clerks – this position doesn’t pay a whole lot and will be slowly eradicated as more and more companies go paperless. Expect a drop of close to 40% in this sector.
Creating a Winning Resume – 8 EssentialsThe state of the global economy has caused many to rethink their job stability and start to proactively make plans in the event they have to transition into new jobs or maybe even new careers. If you don’t have an updated resume ready to print and send out at a moments notice, quickly pulling one together can be daunting. Prior to launching my consulting firm in 2003, I worked for The Ritz-Carlton Hotel Company in several HR capacities.
Looking For a Change in Career?With the UK unemployment rate on the up and redundancy staring in the face of workers across the country, it’s not surprising that many people are thinking about a career change. For instance, if you’ve spent the last ten years working in the financial sector in London, the current chaos in the banking world may have driven you to think about a new line of work. On the other hand, it’s possible that you’re a marketing officer in a relatively stable job but the economic crisis has made you realise that you’re unhappy with your present employers.
Making a Successful Career Transition – The 10 EssentialsIn January 2009 alone, over 200,000 jobs were eliminated in the United States. In such a volatile economic environment, there are few who can rest on our laurels when it comes to job security. Whether you feel confident in your job, or uneasy, below are ten essentials to ensure you’re not overwhelmed or unprepared should you be forced to make a strategic move to advance or safeguard your career.
What Does it Take to Become a Good Bartender?For a lot of people, bartending is considered a cool job. Especially for people who like going out and hanging out at bars. You don’t just serve your favorite drinks to customers; you also get to know other people and eventually build a friendship with them.
Making Money in RetirementAn increasing number of people are retiring early, or, particularly as the depression bites, being made redundant. What can they do to supplement their pension, redundancy payment, or continue working for interest, or maintain self belief, or simply fill in the time? Various options are discussed.
The Power of Professional Presence – 20 Basics For Career AdvancementYour ability to be promoted and move up the corporate ladder is just as reliant on presenting a professional image, as it is on being technically competent to the job. In this article, we share the 20 basics for improve your image to advance in your career.