Job Search Secrets

College Graduates Hit a Tough Job Market

Jeff Bosco — Tue, 06 May 2008 09:51:31 +0000

College graduate this year are facing with a weak job market, the worst since 2004. More than 1.5 million newly graduated workforce will have to make a shift in their career path as some industries like construction and banking are feeling the hit in full force while government posts and the computer industry are still going very strong

A New Breed of Benefits

Jeff Bosco — Mon, 24 Mar 2008 07:23:59 +0000

When looking for a job, picking a company that offers the best benefits is critical.

Now, many employers are adding a new perk to the mix that will help care for a member of your family that is not typically covered.

Are There any Recession-Proof Jobs?

Jeff Bosco — Wed, 20 Feb 2008 04:27:46 +0000

One of the most common questions is : “During a period of economic recession, are there any recession-proof jobs?”.

Yes there are, and plenty!

To have some ideas, have a look at this video to know which jobs are in demand during a period of recession.

So, if you are weary that the impending recession might be a problem for your career, you may want to give a shot.

The Real Deal: Work at Home Offers

Jeff Bosco — Tue, 19 Feb 2008 02:58:56 +0000

Most of us would jump at the opportunity to make money from the comfort of our own home, lured by the possibility to have a kind of lifestyle that could help balance work and family time.This video helps you understand if the offers that you have probably seen online, on TV, or in the newspaper are (or not) The Real Deal.

How much can you really make?
What to look for in a legitimate work at home offer?
What you really need to put in to make it succeed?

Do you think your job is bad? Think again!

Jeff Bosco — Mon, 18 Feb 2008 01:58:22 +0000

Do you think your job really sucks?

Well thinks again after you watched this video of the top 5 jobs that in Mid-Michigan are considered to be the worst jobs.

How does your job rate compared to these?

How would you find the “perfect career”?

Jeff Bosco — Thu, 14 Feb 2008 02:36:22 +0000

Some people change jobs many times in their lives and never figure out what they really want to do. Now, there may be a solution. One Bismarck business is helping people figure out which career path might be right for them.

Reporter Tracy Fugere has more… Mellina Perry of Fort Washakie, Wyoming came to Bismarck to attend United Tribes Technical College.

She graduated in May with a degree in Business Office Technology. (Mellina Perry, Bismarck Customer) Then I was out there trying to find jobs but then it’s like…Daycare. Perry is a single parent of two girls. She found Career Options and they found her daycare and something else. (Mellina Perry, Bismarck Customer) And we’ve been doing a bunch of work experiences. We did several workshops here, from which I learned a lot so far. It’s helped me and now I’m doing volunteer work. Perry says the volunteer work at the Independent Living Center will help her get her foot in the door in other places to start a career in the business field. Career Options Employment Services Director Trina Gress says a person may have skills that can apply to other career fields.

She says Career Options matches up your abilities and skills to the right career… (Trina Gress / Career Options) If you don’t know your personality or the work environment…it’s never going to equal success. So you really need to look at that to determine who am I…where are my strengths and weaknesses…and how do I match that with the right work environment and work culture in order to equal my success in the workforce. Gress says interests change from day to day…what doesn’t change is your personality. That’s why it’s important to focus on the client rather than the job… (Trina Gress) Okay, if you are making ten dollars an hour now and you are going to take a pay cut and make seven twenty-five an hour, have you budgeted all of that out?

We help them look at all of those things before they get to that point of searching for the job. If you have an idea for a position that doesn’t exist, Career Options will propose creating that job at a business or company.

Scamsters Using Careerbuilder Exposed

Jeff Bosco — Wed, 13 Feb 2008 06:43:58 +0000

In this edition of “Problem Solvers” the editorial team followed the “advice” of scamsters, those who send emails asking people to “join” them in order to cash cheques for charity organizations.

They lure their victims promising hefty commission but, as explained in the video, the cheques do usually bounce and those caught in the scam will have to pay from their own pocket.

A “career” definitely you want to give a definite miss.

Do You Know Which Are the Most Depressing Jobs?

Jeff Bosco — Wed, 13 Feb 2008 05:49:26 +0000

According to a new report, the most depressing jobs, according to US workers, are those who requiring to attend to the elderly, change diapers and serve up food and drinks.

Another study however, highlighted the fact that the peak of depression affects around 40-year old. Could be possible that the link is not so much the work but the age group of people doing those jobs?
What’s your opinion in this regard?

More Jobs in the Oil and Gas Sector Opening Up

Jeff Bosco — Wed, 13 Feb 2008 05:37:19 +0000

Continued exploration for oil in western and North Dakota means thousands of jobs are opening up. And along with jobs created by the new drilling, thousands more will open up because of retirement. Ron Ness, president of the North Dakota Petroleum Council, says the opportunities for young people in the oil and gas industry are incredible right now. Ness says the employment outlook in the oil patch has seldom been so rosy. And many of the openings offer the chance for quick advancement in a very economically vital industry. (Ron Ness, ND Petroleum Council)

“We haven’t hired a lot of people for 20-plus years in this industry so there are a lot of people looking to retire. In fact, between 50 and 75% of our workforce is going to retire in the next two to eight years. So opportunities for ground floor jobs and to move your way up quickly exist all over the oil and gas industry in North Dakota.”

Global Layoffs: Not Just About IT Anymore

Jeff Bosco — Fri, 30 Mar 2007 13:24:00 +0000

The saga of the expendable worker is making headlines again — this time with a high-end global twist.

In advance of a formal press release due in mid-April, Citigroup yesterday announced plans to lay off approximately 15,000 high-cost workers in cities where doing business carries a high price tag — New York, London and Hong Kong.

The downsizing comes as Citigroup chief executive Charles Prince traveled to India to announce the expansion of Citigroup’s India operation into areas such as research, investment banking and credit analysis, as reported in the New York Times.

Citigroup has long outsourced its call centers and global processing to India, where it currently employs 22,000 workers. As for the trend of offshoring of white-collar jobs, it’s long been predicted by various sources, including the consulting firm A.T. Kearney. While this story may not be new “news,” it prompts numerous questions for discussion.

Will Citigroup’s action be sufficient to appease disgruntled shareholders like Saudi Prince Alwaleed bin Talal? (Talal is Citigroup’s largest individual shareholder.) Is it the tip of the downsizing iceberg for financial service firms? How much higher up the management chain will such layoffs extend? Some sources predict that no one, not even upper management, will be safe.

The Citigroup announcement is part of a long-term trend. Millions of laid-off American workers in the IT industry and other sectors have seen their jobs washed away due to offshoring.

Can white-collar jobs be successfully offshored? Is offshoring a threat to your white-collar job? What do you think will be the next white-collar industry to move overseas? Post your comments below.

Originally
from The Monster Blog

by Connie

on Mar 27, 2007, 11:12PM