tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22465721047207323612024-03-13T11:24:23.589-07:00Career Building GuideHere you can get ideas for Small Business, Social Networking, Social Marketing, Career Building Tips and many more Good Information.Khanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08581521006075845130noreply@blogger.comBlogger149125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2246572104720732361.post-19837601053688435782012-01-16T09:17:00.000-08:002012-02-08T12:23:12.483-08:00Why age matters in the workplace today?Human resource managers are probably in a dilemma together today because of the age factor at work. With the aging of baby boomers who do not really know how to deal with them as they age. In addition, as a result, they are good in a loss to understand their impact on team effectiveness, retention, recruitment and employee involvement.<br>
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Age does not matter now because it is for all the circumstances of an individual. Since the nature of the decisions that they will do with the kind of results, age has its own effect.<br>
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Updating the bar is not an easy task for anyone, especially the human resources managers, the inherent difference between someone who is in his twenties, someone who is white, in his forties. In addition, particularly older not very open to change and learn new methods and processes, especially when they learn from someone younger than they have.<br>
<a href="http://smesetup.blogspot.com/2011/02/why-age-matters-in-workplace-today.html#more">Read more »</a>Khanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08581521006075845130noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2246572104720732361.post-87509016402256564512011-02-02T10:20:00.000-08:002012-02-08T12:23:26.799-08:005 Ways to Network on FacebookThese days, not many people are unfamiliar with the concept of social networking -- especially for personal use. What they are unfamiliar with, however, is how to use social networking effectively in their job search and career.<br>
Maintaining a solid network is vital to having a successful career, according to recent research from the Bureau of Labor Statistics. Between the ages of 18 and 34, the average U.S. worker will hold nine different jobs. And at most, 20 percent of openings will be featured on job boards or in the classifieds, according to the BLS. Given these statistics, workers and job seekers must take their networking beyond cold calls to old friends or e-mails to past employers or referrals.<br>
<a href="http://smesetup.blogspot.com/2011/02/5-ways-to-network-on-facebook.html#more">Read more »</a>Khanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08581521006075845130noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2246572104720732361.post-738272105629601802011-02-01T04:23:00.000-08:002012-02-08T12:23:43.548-08:00Why People Start a Home Based Business<div class="txtd" id="txtd_6578870">As the economy takes it's toll on the average person many of us find a need to either supplement an income or replace a lost income. There are many ways to do this but many choose to write online to make money. This type of home based business can offer many benefits and is relatively easy to start. I like many others found myself facing financial hardships with the failing economy. As a contractor in a small Midwest town the construction and remodeling jobs became fewer and fewer. With children to support along with myself I found it necessary to find a way to supplement my income with a home based business other than my contracting business. After a bit of research I learned that there is a demand for people who can write quality articles on specific topics. There are numerous writing jobs available and I will cover those as well as writing your own blogs or web pages to make money online.<br>
</div><a href="http://smesetup.blogspot.com/2011/02/why-people-start-home-based-business.html#more">Read more »</a>Khanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08581521006075845130noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2246572104720732361.post-45708703179430286432011-01-31T05:19:00.000-08:002012-02-08T12:23:58.051-08:00Top 10 Companies Hiring This Week (January 31-Febuary 06) New Companies, New Jobs<a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_l0OpTA3rxqc/TUa74QmppAI/AAAAAAAAANo/JWS4Vh6SAOU/s1600/need%2Ba%2Bjob.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5568344564494345218" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_l0OpTA3rxqc/TUa74QmppAI/AAAAAAAAANo/JWS4Vh6SAOU/s200/need%2Ba%2Bjob.jpg" style="cursor: pointer; float: left; height: 150px; margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; width: 150px;"></a>We know that your job search can get quite frustrating these days with more people trying to find a job and less employment opportunities available. <br>
To ease the burden, we’ve tracked down 10 top companies with the most job openin<input id="phpint" type="hidden">gs this week — from sales jobs to finance jobs, full-time jobs to part-time jobs. We hope you find a job that’s perfect for you.<br>
Good luck job hunting!<br>
<div style="font-weight: bold;"><b>1.</b> <a href="http://aol.careerbuilder.com/Jobs/Company/C8B82L6CR2GZRXN5M6Q/Aarons-Sales-and-Lease-Jobs/">Aarons Sales and Lease:</a></div>Since 19<input id="tracker" type="hidden">55, when entrepreneur R. Charles Loudermilk began renting folding chairs for Ǫ<input id="phpint" type="hidden">c a day, Aaron’s has led the charge in providing the absolute highest level o<input id="stats" type="hidden">f service, quality name brand products and the guaranteed low price. With more <input id="counter" type="hidden">than 1,700 Company operated and franchised stores in 48 states and Canada. Aaro<input type="hidden">n’s is the leader in lease-to-own and specialty retailing of furniture, appliances, electronics and computers.<br>
<a href="http://smesetup.blogspot.com/2011/01/top-10-companies-hiring-this-week_31.html#more">Read more »</a>Khanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08581521006075845130noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2246572104720732361.post-79452950861562216902011-01-27T03:34:00.000-08:002012-02-08T12:24:07.155-08:00Making the Most Out of Social Networking WebsitesDo you belong to an online social networking website? With their recent rise in popularity there is a good chance that you do. However, it is one thing to be a community member and another to actually participate in online discussions, as well as the many other network features. That is why it is advised that you learn how to make the most out of your social networking experience.<br>
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Many internet users already think that they know everything that they need to know about their social networking community. Unfortunately, not everyone does. In fact, you can find numerous posts online of people ranting or stating that they wished that their social networking website, such as Yahoo! 360, MySpace, Orkut, FriendWise, or FriendFinder, has a particular service and feature. Too many times, those posters did not look before they started speaking because, as it turns out, many social networking websites have what people want, just everyone doesn’t know about it. <br>
<a href="http://smesetup.blogspot.com/2011/01/making-most-out-of-social-networking.html#more">Read more »</a>Khanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08581521006075845130noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2246572104720732361.post-85014204180474077122011-01-26T04:31:00.000-08:002012-02-08T12:24:15.972-08:00Top 10 Companies Hiring This WeekThe Oscar nominations came out today and, well, our names weren’t on the list. That means the rich and beautiful get all the attention and the rest of us are stuck being normal. No one’s handing us an award for good customer service or sending fancy gowns to wear to work. Such is life. <br>
Unless your name was announced as a nominee this morning–and if it was, congrats!–you’re probably in the market for a new job. So here’s one way to simplify that job search: let us find the jobs for you. Here are 10 companies hiring workers this week.<br>
<a href="http://smesetup.blogspot.com/2011/01/top-10-companies-hiring-this-week.html#more">Read more »</a>Khanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08581521006075845130noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2246572104720732361.post-52587274897977498462011-01-24T09:59:00.000-08:002012-02-08T12:24:26.453-08:00Promoting Your Business With KeywordsYou already know once you identify the best keywords and keyword phrases relating to your business, it's important to use them in your promotional and marketing activities as well as on your website itself. There are a number of relatively simple ways to do this.<br>
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First, you can write articles about topics relating to your business (making sure to include the appropriate keyword phrases within the article text), and submit them to publication directories like Ezine Articles (www.ezinearticles.com) and GoArticles (www.goarticles.com). This can be a great way to get additional exposure for your website, because these kinds of websites get very large amounts of traffic every day.<br>
<a href="http://smesetup.blogspot.com/2011/01/promoting-your-business-with-keywords.html#more">Read more »</a>Khanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08581521006075845130noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2246572104720732361.post-36623703527195947642010-12-06T03:38:00.000-08:002012-02-08T12:24:36.040-08:0010 Things That Will Get You HiredDo you want to extend your time looking for a job? Of course not. Candidates are always on the lookout for the most efficient, effective way to find new work. The following tips -- when heeded during the job search and interview processes -- can make job hunting go by faster:<br>
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<b>1. Customize your résumé and cover letter.</b><br>
It might seem faster to blast off generic materials to dozens of employers, but this will cost you time in the long run. Tailor your résumé and cover letter to each open position to clearly demonstrate how your experience fills the employers' requirements. For example, if you're applying for a public relations role, give your PR experience a prime spot on your résumé.<br>
<a href="http://smesetup.blogspot.com/2010/12/10-things-that-will-get-you-hired.html#more">Read more »</a>Khanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08581521006075845130noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2246572104720732361.post-15417505444813585222010-12-05T01:44:00.000-08:002012-02-08T12:24:48.658-08:00These Companies are Hiring in December 2010.<div style="text-align: justify;"><a href="http://emj.icbdr.com/artieimages/ry/ar5c7w4726ky81h0b6ry.gif"><img alt="" border="0" src="http://emj.icbdr.com/artieimages/ry/ar5c7w4726ky81h0b6ry.gif" style="cursor: pointer; float: left; height: 200px; margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; width: 200px;"></a>According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics' most recent figures, 29 states and Washington, D.C., have lower unemployment rates than they did in 2010. And in the most recently released month-over-month figures, 41 states saw an increase in nonfarm employment. <br>
The year's winding down and even if the economy isn't as robust as it was a decade ago, it is certainly healthier than it was a year ago judging by these statistics. This progress, albeit slow, is welcomed by job seekers who remember how bleak the hiring outlook felt a couple of years ago. <br>
And the companies that are hiring aren't necessarily putting their recruitment on hold in December just because it's a busy time of year. In fact, the end of the year presents several opportunities for job seekers. Some companies are preparing to spend their 2011 budgets and want to interview and extend offers to employees now so that they can begin in the new year. Other companies can't wait until next year and need to fill their vacancies now. <br>
They need employees right now and you might never have a better opportunity to stand out than right now. While everyone else is pausing their job searches, you can stand out in a less crowded pool of applicants. Therefore, here are companies hiring in December: <br>
</div><a href="http://smesetup.blogspot.com/2010/12/these-companies-are-hiring-in-december.html#more">Read more »</a>Khanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08581521006075845130noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2246572104720732361.post-61431137429641135702010-12-04T09:17:00.000-08:002012-02-08T12:24:57.170-08:005 Ways to Fit in a Part-Time Job ... When you're already working full time<a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_1O7fKLjJ3C4/TPp4VOkoCvI/AAAAAAAAABY/brvukVSyE2s/s1600/aaa.gif"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5546878197144488690" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_1O7fKLjJ3C4/TPp4VOkoCvI/AAAAAAAAABY/brvukVSyE2s/s320/aaa.gif" style="cursor: pointer; float: left; height: 200px; margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; width: 200px;"></a>When you're already working eight-plus hours per day, the last thing you really want to do is put on a happy face and go to another job. But in today's tough economy, some workers don't have a choice.<br>
"I work two jobs because I need the money in this economy. My full-time-job salary goes to all my student loans, bills and car payments, while my second paycheck goes towards things that I need or want," says Laura Gutierrez, a full-time <a href="http://www.careerbuilder.com/jobs/keyword/marketing%20assistant">marketing assistant</a> for a <a href="http://www.careerbuilder.com/jobs/minnesota/minneapolis/">Minneapolis</a>-based <a href="http://www.careerbuilder.com/jobs/keyword/law">law</a> firm and a part-time liquor store associate. "I make it work because I have to. It's nice that my second job is really flexible and can fit around my unusual hours at the law firm." <br>
<a href="http://smesetup.blogspot.com/2010/12/5-ways-to-fit-in-part-time-job-when.html#more">Read more »</a>Khanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08581521006075845130noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2246572104720732361.post-44563235999444516922010-12-03T05:19:00.000-08:002012-02-08T12:25:10.579-08:00Top 10 Low-Stress Jobs for Baby Boomers<a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_1O7fKLjJ3C4/TPju8UlwelI/AAAAAAAAABQ/skMEPPrd-2o/s1600/bb.gif"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5546445661193402962" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_1O7fKLjJ3C4/TPju8UlwelI/AAAAAAAAABQ/skMEPPrd-2o/s320/bb.gif" style="cursor: pointer; float: left; height: 200px; margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; width: 200px;"></a>There's no denying it: America's shaky economy has U.S. workers worried. In the midst of this uncertainty, baby boomers, in particular, are feeling more torn than ever. Many want to retire, but have significant doubts as to whether or not they can afford to withdraw from the world of work. <br>
One solution to this dilemma that is becoming increasingly appealing to baby boomers is to stay in the work force, but scale back from the demands of their current career. In doing so, many are opting to search for new jobs that are less stressful, while still providing the security needed to weather the current economic climate. <br>
Career expert Laurence Shatkin identifies many rewarding, low-stress occupations in his recently released book, "150 Best Low-Stress Jobs." <br>
<a href="http://smesetup.blogspot.com/2010/12/top-10-low-stress-jobs-for-baby-boomers.html#more">Read more »</a>Khanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08581521006075845130noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2246572104720732361.post-27905435449530159362010-12-02T09:28:00.000-08:002012-02-08T12:25:22.980-08:00I Need Work<a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_1O7fKLjJ3C4/TPfYoe0mytI/AAAAAAAAABI/GPlJC6sK-Tw/s1600/discouraged-guy-on-ottoman.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5546139656110131922" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_1O7fKLjJ3C4/TPfYoe0mytI/AAAAAAAAABI/GPlJC6sK-Tw/s320/discouraged-guy-on-ottoman.jpg" style="cursor: pointer; float: left; height: 152px; margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; width: 200px;"></a><span style="font-size: 100%; font-weight: bold;"><i>Feel like you will never get a job? Getting desperate?</i></span><br>
<h2><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">Do you need work now?</span></i></h2>You have been searching for jobs for hours on end, day after day, but still aren’t having any luck. Maybe you can’t find the right jobs to apply to, can’t get to the interview, or can’t get past the first interview. Whatever it is, there is a solution to those thoughts that are constantly running through your head — “I need work.. and I need work NOW!” We understand what it’s like to need work in order to pay the bills, get health insurance and put dinner on the table for your family. Here are some tips to help you find work now:<br>
<a href="http://smesetup.blogspot.com/2010/12/i-need-work.html#more">Read more »</a>Khanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08581521006075845130noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2246572104720732361.post-86769201970993343762010-12-01T02:45:00.000-08:002012-02-08T12:25:33.562-08:00Top 10 Companies Hiring This Week (December 02-December 08)<a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_l0OpTA3rxqc/TPYndbj051I/AAAAAAAAALQ/5Hx12eJLpx0/s1600/need%2Ba%2Bjob.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5545663377721059154" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_l0OpTA3rxqc/TPYndbj051I/AAAAAAAAALQ/5Hx12eJLpx0/s320/need%2Ba%2Bjob.jpg" style="cursor: pointer; float: left; height: 150px; margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; width: 150px;"></a>Hopefully you’re Thanksgiving went well and your jeans still fit. Or at least they last until January, when you make a resolution to lose weight and hit the gym more. <br>
In the meantime, while everyone’s spending their time cybershopping for the perfect toaster for Grandma, you can continue your job hunt. Many job seekers have put their searches on hold during the holiday season, but they’re missing out. Companies are still in need of workers and plenty aren’t going to wait until January 2 to start hiring again. They need workers right now.<br>
So here are 10 companies that are hiring workers this week:<br>
<a href="http://smesetup.blogspot.com/2010/12/top-10-companies-hiring-this-week.html#more">Read more »</a>Khanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08581521006075845130noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2246572104720732361.post-22015444125575248742010-11-30T08:57:00.000-08:002012-02-08T12:26:36.385-08:00Lacking Confidence? That May Be the Reason You're Still Job Searching<a href="http://emj.icbdr.com/artieimages/jz/ar5m65t64y2sqt1md9jz.gif"><img alt="" border="0" src="http://emj.icbdr.com/artieimages/jz/ar5m65t64y2sqt1md9jz.gif" style="cursor: pointer; float: left; height: 200px; margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; width: 200px;"></a>Job loss, rejection and inexperience can significantly undercut your confidence in the job search. This is problematic for many reasons. First, employers and recruiters can tell the difference between candidates who possess confidence and those who don't. If you're one of those who don't, employers are likely to wonder why they should have confidence in you when you don't seem to have any in yourself.<br>
Confidence also plays a role in the way you job hunt and how successful you are in your endeavors. Odds are, if you lack confidence you're probably not:<br>
<a href="http://smesetup.blogspot.com/2010/11/lacking-confidence-that-may-be-reason.html#more">Read more »</a>Khanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08581521006075845130noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2246572104720732361.post-58322567149618610962010-11-29T08:14:00.000-08:002012-02-08T12:26:49.094-08:0020 Powerful Beliefs That Will Push You Toward Success<a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_1O7fKLjJ3C4/TPPTrMjtyjI/AAAAAAAAAA8/l_MPfKF-1os/s1600/success.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5545008305282075186" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_1O7fKLjJ3C4/TPPTrMjtyjI/AAAAAAAAAA8/l_MPfKF-1os/s320/success.jpg" style="cursor: pointer; float: left; height: 238px; margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; width: 320px;"></a>I’m sure you have met at least one person in your life that is successful, motivated and self-empowered. This is someone that always seems to land on their feet, turns everything into gold and every success seems to come their way faster and thicker.<br>
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I’m also sure you have stopped to think about why these chronically successful people are so energetic, driven and successful with no apparent struggle while you seem to have such inertia impeding your progress.<span class="fullpost"><br>
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Many believe that this is some unfair throw of the dice; that they just weren't meant to become successful. Or perhaps it’s that the ultra successful people had some advantage or social lever that you didn't. Occasionally this is true, occasionally success is inherited or stumbled into. However, more times than not, it's created.</span><br>
<a href="http://smesetup.blogspot.com/2010/11/20-powerful-beliefs-that-will-push-you.html#more">Read more »</a>Khanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08581521006075845130noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2246572104720732361.post-60805688642588319212010-11-28T04:50:00.000-08:002012-02-08T12:27:00.650-08:00Top 10 Jobs That Pay $90,000 (With Available Jobs)<a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_l0OpTA3rxqc/TPJWjF9Nz3I/AAAAAAAAALI/Q7Kk7GY0m-8/s1600/ar5b5dz67hp00l9sj334.gif"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5544589252140846962" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_l0OpTA3rxqc/TPJWjF9Nz3I/AAAAAAAAALI/Q7Kk7GY0m-8/s320/ar5b5dz67hp00l9sj334.gif" style="cursor: pointer; float: left; height: 200px; margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; width: 200px;"></a>The more money you earn, the more you spend -- or so goes the old saying. The cautionary advice warns cash-strapped dreamers that earning more money won't solve all your problems and you'll actually find yourself just as broke as before you were raking in the dough.<br>
While that may be true for many people, you probably wouldn't brush away the chance to receive a bigger paycheck. The extra income could give you more mad money, be a chance to boost your savings account, or keep you from living paycheck to paycheck. With a national median income of $42,504 a salary more than double that amount would be a big financial boost for many Americans. <br>
To give you an overview of who's earning these <a href="http://www.cbsalary.com/?lr=cbmsn"><b>salaries</b></a>, we put together a list of 10 jobs with salaries in the $90,000* range. In addition to their salaries, you'll find the prerequisites necessary to obtain these jobs and the industries that employ the most of each occupation.<br>
Here are 10 jobs that earn between $90,000 and $99,999:<br>
<a href="http://smesetup.blogspot.com/2010/11/top-10-jobs-that-pay-90000-with.html#more">Read more »</a>Khanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08581521006075845130noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2246572104720732361.post-80800392645813270292010-11-27T00:21:00.000-08:002012-02-08T12:27:09.943-08:00Bollywood's Top-Earning Celebrities<a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_l0OpTA3rxqc/TPCnbBPlrgI/AAAAAAAAALA/JIOv9vWEtYs/s1600/coverR2.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5544115223925206530" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_l0OpTA3rxqc/TPCnbBPlrgI/AAAAAAAAALA/JIOv9vWEtYs/s200/coverR2.jpg" style="cursor: pointer; float: left; height: 134px; margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; width: 200px;"></a><span style="font-weight: bold;">Bollywood's Biggest Earners</span><br>
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India’s movie industry is the largest in the world in terms of ticket sales and movies produced.<br>
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In 2009, 3.2 billion movie tickets were sold, more than double the number in the United States.<br>
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India also churns out three times as many movies as Hollywood. It's no wonder that Bollywood’s leading men and women are mega-stars and rake in millions.<br>
<a href="http://smesetup.blogspot.com/2010/11/bollywoods-top-earning-celebrities.html#more">Read more »</a>Khanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08581521006075845130noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2246572104720732361.post-2284483994893511392010-11-26T02:34:00.000-08:002012-02-08T12:27:20.517-08:00Top 10 Companies Hiring Part Time/Full Time Workers<a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_1O7fKLjJ3C4/TO-W1c4PuhI/AAAAAAAAAAs/2l_bcA31UJI/s1600/need%2Ba%2Bjob.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5543815511345707538" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_1O7fKLjJ3C4/TO-W1c4PuhI/AAAAAAAAAAs/2l_bcA31UJI/s200/need%2Ba%2Bjob.jpg" style="cursor: pointer; float: left; height: 150px; margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; width: 150px;"></a><br>
<div>It’s Thanksgiving week, and I think it’s safe to assume many of us would be glad to give thanks for a new job this year. Although some of you might be taking a break from your job search this week, some companies are still looking for workers. So take advantage of what’s probably a quiet week for employers and send in your application materials.</div><div><br>
</div><div>They are hiring full time/part time workers:<br>
</div><a href="http://smesetup.blogspot.com/2010/11/top-10-companies-hiring-part-timefull_26.html#more">Read more »</a>Khanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08581521006075845130noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2246572104720732361.post-70501901815832914162010-11-25T06:02:00.000-08:002012-02-08T12:27:30.853-08:00Already Chose Your New City? Calculating Your Salary After RelocationSometimes, one of the best ways to get ahead in your career is to relocate. Depending on your career, a change of scenery can not only reset your perspective, it can also offer you a higher salary. But without careful planning, relocation may also have a negative impact on your pocket book.<br>
Before packing your bags, it's important to ask, "What is the current cost of living rate where I'm moving?" To help you out, PayScale's prepared a few sample cost of living comparisons, to show what cities offer the best balance between salary and cost of living.<br>
<b>Plumber Journeyman</b><br>
Where is a Plumber Journeyman's salary worth more?<br>
<a href="http://smesetup.blogspot.com/2010/11/already-chose-your-new-city-calculating.html#more">Read more »</a>Khanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08581521006075845130noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2246572104720732361.post-34607219610820784092010-11-24T05:10:00.000-08:002012-02-08T12:27:42.296-08:00Top 10 Of America's Happiest Companies Hiring This Week (November 25- December 01)<a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_l0OpTA3rxqc/TOziUWE51uI/AAAAAAAAAJQ/jnlUkv63Jdc/s1600/jobs.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5543054080537646818" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_l0OpTA3rxqc/TOziUWE51uI/AAAAAAAAAJQ/jnlUkv63Jdc/s200/jobs.jpg" style="cursor: pointer; float: left; height: 150px; margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; width: 200px;"></a>Studies show that positive employees outperform negative employees in terms of productivity, sales, energy levels, turnover rates and health care costs. According to Shawn Achor, Harvard researcher and author of The Happiness Advantage, optimistic sales people outperform their pessimistic counterparts by up to 37%. Doctors with a positive mindset are 50% more accurate when making diagnoses than those who are negative. Some companies aim to boost productivity by investing in their employees' general happiness. Here’s a look at what they’re doing.<br>
<a href="http://smesetup.blogspot.com/2010/11/top-10-of-americas-happiest-companies.html#more">Read more »</a>Khanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08581521006075845130noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2246572104720732361.post-81726716959680702642010-11-23T04:42:00.000-08:002012-02-08T12:27:53.333-08:006 Ways to Boost Your Job Search on LinkedInNetworking and job hunting have come a long way in the last 20 years. New research tools and the immediacy of the Internet bring job seekers directly in contact with companies and employers, allowing us to build networks that our counterparts of the past would only envy.<br>
LinkedIn continues to be the most direct and powerful online tool<a class="kLink" href="http://money.usnews.com/money/blogs/outside-voices-careers/2010/11/18/6-ways-to-boost-your-job-search-on-linkedin#" id="KonaLink0" style="position: static; text-decoration: underline ! important;" target="undefined"><span style="color: #005497; font-family: "; font-size: 13px;"><span class="kLink" style="color: #005497; font-family: "; font-size: 13px;"></span></span></a>, one that’s certainly worth the energy if you’re job hunting. But be sure you don’t make one of the most common LinkedIn mistakes: being passive about your search. Setting up a profile and adding connections is a good start—but it’s just the beginning. To get the most benefit from LinkedIn, you have to become a proactive user, reaching out to others, participating in the community, and continuously working to build your network.<br>
<a href="http://smesetup.blogspot.com/2010/11/6-ways-to-boost-your-job-search-on.html#more">Read more »</a>Khanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08581521006075845130noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2246572104720732361.post-81671396535422231862010-11-22T03:52:00.000-08:002012-02-08T12:28:09.110-08:00What NOT To Post On Facebook: 13 Things You Shouldn't Tell Your Facebook FriendsAccording to Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg, the company's <a href="http://d8.allthingsd.com/20100602/mark-zuckerberg-session/" target="_hplink">unofficial mission</a> is to make "the world more open and connected." But there are limits to how open you should be on Facebook and while you might enjoy sharing photos and status updates, there are some pieces of information you would do well never to share.<br>
Who's watching your moves on Facebook? <a href="http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2010/07/26/fired-over-facebook-posts_n_659170.html" target="_hplink">Employers</a>, <a href="http://www.huffingtonpost.com/ari-melber/new-feature-puts-the-stal_b_688464.html" target="_hplink">stalkers</a>, <a href="http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2010/10/14/government-facebook_n_762581.html" target="_hplink">federal agents</a>, and even <a href="http://www.insure.com/car-insurance/social-media-future.html" target="_hplink">insurance companies</a> have been known to scan Facebook profiles for information. Just as troubling are reports of Facebook account hackers, who put users at risk for <a href="http://ivebeenmugged.typepad.com/my_weblog/2010/08/javelin-2010-survey.html" target="_hplink">identity fraud</a>. Even if you safeguard personal information with a "Friends Only" setting, there is a chance you've friended someone whom you barely know or have never met. <br>
<a href="http://smesetup.blogspot.com/2010/11/what-not-to-post-on-facebook-13-things.html#more">Read more »</a>Khanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08581521006075845130noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2246572104720732361.post-39821703773762600582010-11-21T01:55:00.000-08:002012-02-08T12:28:22.191-08:00Top 10 American Cities Where Six-Figure Jobs are AvailableLooking to make a six-figure salary this year? Your chance of being among the 10 percent of full-time workers in the U.S. who earn more than $100k a year depends, in part, on where you live. <br>
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Big pay tends to be concentrated in big cities and their surrounding areas, according to Alex Douzet, president of <a href="https://www.theladders.com/" target="_blank">TheLadders.com</a> , a $100k+ job search site. It is also concentrated in certain sectors, notably finance and information technology, followed by health care, biopharma, engineering, aerospace and defense. <br>
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To get a sense of where employees have the best chance of making big money, TheLadders analyzed hiring activity across the top 20 metro areas and identified the markets with the most favorable ratio of job seekers to $100k+ job postings. It also highlighted the hottest sectors within each metro area for six-figure salaries. <br>
<a href="http://smesetup.blogspot.com/2010/11/top-10-american-cities-where-six-figure.html#more">Read more »</a>Khanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08581521006075845130noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2246572104720732361.post-9623100548436851612010-11-20T08:26:00.000-08:002012-02-08T12:28:48.019-08:006 Hot Careers With Lots Of Jobs<a href="http://i.investopedia.com/inv/articles/slideshow/money_careers/Intro.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" src="http://i.investopedia.com/inv/articles/slideshow/money_careers/Intro.jpg" style="cursor: pointer; float: left; height: 154px; margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; width: 175px;"></a>With an aging baby boomer population, it should come as no surprise that seven of the 20 fastest-growing occupations are healthcare related. In fact, three of every 10 new jobs created in the U.S. economy by 2014 will be in healthcare services. But even in the promising healthcare field, there are a few key careers that really stand out.<br>
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<span style="font-weight: bold;">1. Pharmacist</span><br>
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<span style="font-weight: bold;">Job Duties:</span> Distribute prescribed drugs, advise patients on medications, and monitor patient health and progress.<br>
<a href="http://smesetup.blogspot.com/2010/11/6-hot-careers-with-lots-of-jobs.html#more">Read more »</a>Khanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08581521006075845130noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2246572104720732361.post-6320235303343039072010-11-19T05:22:00.000-08:002012-02-08T12:28:56.266-08:006 Career-Killing Facebook Mistakes<a href="http://i.investopedia.com/inv/articles/financialedge/Drunk.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" src="http://i.investopedia.com/inv/articles/financialedge/Drunk.jpg" style="cursor: pointer; float: left; height: 114px; margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; width: 150px;"></a>With more than 400 million active visitors, Facebook is arguably the most popular social networking site out there. And while the site is known for the casual social aspect, many users also use it as a professional networking tool. With that kind of reach, Facebook can be a valuable tool for connecting to former and current colleagues, clients and potential employers. In fact, surveys suggest that approximately 30% of employers are using Facebook to screen potential employees – even more than those who check LinkedIn, a strictly professional social networking site. Don't make these Facebook faux-pas – they might cost you a great opportunity.<br>
<a href="http://smesetup.blogspot.com/2010/11/6-career-killing-facebook-mistakes.html#more">Read more »</a>Khanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08581521006075845130noreply@blogger.com0