Saturday, January 11, 2014

The 40 Highest-Paying Jobs You Can Get Without A Bachelor's Degree

Hellpful article taken from Business Journal =>>>

 When the economy started to show troubling signs, many decided to skip college and join the workforce earlier. 
According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, more than 60 percent of U.S. workers don't have a bachelor's degree, but if you have an associate’s degree, a postsecondary non-degree award, or a high school diploma, you can still get a high-paying job.
The BLS provided a list of 80 high-paying occupations that don't require a college degree. The median annual wages listed include hourly, weekly, annual pay, sales commissions, and production bonuses. Overtime wages are not included in the data.
We also included the expected job openings through 2020 and what kind of work experience or on-the-job training are needed for a particular job.

Read more: http://www.businessinsider.com/the-40-highest-paying-jobs-you-can-get-without-a-bachelors-degree-2012-8?op=1#ixzz2q8nuihxQ

40. First-line supervisors of correctional officers

40. First-line supervisors of correctional officers
James Cridland via flickr
Median annual wage (May 2010): $55,910
Degree required: High school diploma
Projected job openings (Through 2020): 16,500
Work experience: 1 to 5 years
Description: Coordinate the investigation of criminal cases, train staff, and oversee other tasks related to police operations.
On-the-job training: Moderate-term on-the-job training

39. Electrical and electronics engineering technicians

39. Electrical and electronics engineering technicians
k0a1a.net via flickr
Median annual wage (May 2010): $56,040
Degree required: Associate's degree
Projected job openings (Through 2020): 31,800
Work experience: None
Description: Help engineers design and develop computers, communications equipment, medical monitoring devices, navigational equipment, and other electrical and electronic equipment.
On-the-job training: None

38. Insurance appraisers, auto damage

38. Insurance appraisers, auto damage
BLS
Median annual wage (May 2010): $56,230
Degree required: Postsecondary non-degree award
Projected job openings (Through 2020): 2,700
Work experience: None
Description: Evaluate insurance claims and decide how much payment is sufficient. 
On-the-job training: Moderate-term on-the-job training

37. Loan officers

37. Loan officers
YouTube
Median annual wage (May 2010): $56,490
Degree required: High school diploma
Projected job openings (Through 2020): 115,200
Work experience: None
Description: Evaluate, authorize, or recommend approval of loan applications for people and businesses.
On-the-job training: Moderate-term on-the-job training

36. Purchasing agents, except wholesale, retail, and farm products

36. Purchasing agents, except wholesale, retail, and farm products
Joe Raedle/Getty Images
Median annual wage (May 2010): $56,580
Degree required: High school diploma
Projected job openings (Through 2020): 91,200
Work experience: None
Description: Buy products for organizations to use or resell.
On-the-job training: Long-term on-the-job training

35. Subway and streetcar operators

35. Subway and streetcar operators
Flickr/Timothy Krause
Median annual wage (May 2010): $57,200
Degree required: High school diploma
Projected job openings (Through 2020): 4,500
Work experience: None
Description: Transport passengers.
On-the-job training: Long-term on-the-job training

34. Gas plant operators

34. Gas plant operators
Helge Hansen / Statoil
Median annual wage (May 2010): $57,200
Degree required: High school diploma
Projected job openings (Through 2020): 4,500
Work experience: None
Description: Control systems and do round checks to make sure everything is working properly. 
On-the-job training: Long-term on-the-job training

33. Engineering technicians, except drafters

33. Engineering technicians, except drafters
The Library Of Congress via Flickr
Median annual wage (May 2010): $58,020
Degree required: Associate's degree
Projected job openings (Through 2020): 16,800
Work experience: None
Description: Solve technical problems. Some help engineers and scientists do research and development.
On-the-job training: None

32. Electrical power-line installers and repairers

32. Electrical power-line installers and repairers
Business Insider
Median annual wage (May 2010): $58,030
Degree required: High school diploma
Projected job openings (Through 2020): 52,700
Work experience: None
Description: Install or repair electrical power systems and telecommunications cables, including fiber optics.
On-the-job training: Long-term on-the-job training

31. Aerospace engineering and operations technicians

31. Aerospace engineering and operations technicians
Glassdoor
Median annual wage (May 2010): $58,080
Degree required: Associate's degree
Projected job openings (Through 2020): 1,700
Work experience: None
Description: Maintain equipment used in developing, testing, and producing new aircraft and spacecraft.
On-the-job training: None

30. Claims adjusters, examiners, and investigators

30. Claims adjusters, examiners, and investigators
Tim Boyle/Getty Images
Median annual wage (May 2010): $58,620
Degree required: High school diploma
Projected job openings (Through 2020): 79,900
Work experience: None
Description: Evaluate insurance claims.
On-the-job training: Long-term on-the-job training

29. First-line supervisors of construction trades and extraction workers

29. First-line supervisors of construction trades and extraction workers
Dashiell Bennett/Business Insider
Median annual wage (May 2010): $58,680
Degree required: High school diploma
Projected job openings (Through 2020): 259,700
Work experience: More than 5 years
Description: Directly supervise and coordinate activities of construction or extraction workers.
On-the-job training: None

28. Artists and related workers

28. Artists and related workers
Median annual wage (May 2010): $58,840
Degree required: High school diploma
Projected job openings (Through 2020): 4,800
Work experience: None
Description: Represents creative occupations with a wide range of characteristics.
On-the-job training: Long-term on-the-job training

27. First-line supervisors of mechanics, installers, and repairers

27. First-line supervisors of mechanics, installers, and repairers
A-One Transmission/Flickr
Median annual wage (May 2010): $59,150
Degree required: High school diploma
Projected job openings (Through 2020): 164,900
Work experience: 1 to 5 years 
Description: Coordinate mechanic's activities.
On-the-job training: None

26. Petroleum pump system operators, refinery operators, and gaugers

26. Petroleum pump system operators, refinery operators, and gaugers
Marathon Petroleum Corp
Median annual wage (May 2010): $60,040
Degree required: High school diploma
Projected job openings (Through 2020): 14,400
Work experience: None
Description: Control the operation of petroleum refining or processing units.
On-the-job training: Long-term on-the-job training

25. Postmasters and mail superintendents

25. Postmasters and mail superintendents
Leo Reynolds via flickr
Median annual wage (May 2010): $60,300
Degree required: High school diploma
Projected job openings (Through 2020): 4,800
Work experience: 1 to 5 years
Description: Direct and coordinate operational, administrative, management, and supportive services of a U.S. post office.
On-the-job training: Moderate-term on-the-job training

24. Farmers, ranchers, and other agricultural managers

24. Farmers, ranchers, and other agricultural managers
BLS
Median annual wage (May 2010): $60,750
Degree required: High school diploma
Projected job openings (Through 2020): 234,500
Work experience: More than 5 years
Description: Plan, direct, or coordinate the management or operation of farms, ranches, greenhouses, aquacultural operations, nurseries, timber tracts, or other agricultural establishments.
On-the-job training: None

23. Media and communication equipment workers

23. Media and communication equipment workers
ed and eddie via flcikr
Median annual wage (May 2010): $61,680
Degree required: High school diploma
Projected job openings (Through 2020): 3,300
Work experience: None
Description: Set up, operate and monitor audio, video and digital equipment for concerts, sports events, meetings and conventions, presentations, and news conferences.
On-the-job training: Moderate-term on-the-job training

22. Business operations specialists

22. Business operations specialists
wiennat/Flickr
Median annual wage (May 2010): $62,450
Degree required: High school diploma
Projected job openings (Through 2020): 327,200
Work experience: Less than 1 year
Description: Coordinate the operations of companies, such as training and planning.
On-the-job training: Long-term on-the-job training

21. Power plant operators

21. Power plant operators
BLS
Median annual wage (May 2010): $63,080
Degree required: High school diploma
Projected job openings (Through 2020): 14,400
Work experience: None
Description: Control the systems that generate and distribute electric power.
On-the-job training: Long-term on-the-job training

20. Diagnostic medical sonographers

20. Diagnostic medical sonographers
AP Photo/Saurabh Das
Median annual wage (May 2010): $64,380
Degree required: Associate's degree
Projected job openings (Through 2020): 31,700
Work experience: None
Description: Use special imaging equipment that directs sound waves into a patient’s body to assess and diagnose various medical conditions.
On-the-job training: None

19. Fashion designers

19. Fashion designers
BLS
Median annual wage (May 2010): $64,530
Degree required: High school diploma
Projected job openings (Through 2020): 6,700
Work experience: None
Description: Sketch designs, select fabrics and patterns, and give instructions on how to make the products they designed.
On-the-job training: Long-term on-the-job training

18. Registered nurses

18. Registered nurses
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Median annual wage (May 2010): $64,690
Degree required: Associate's degree
Projected job openings (Through 2020): 1,207,400
Work experience: None
Description: Provide and coordinate patient care, educate patients and the public about various health conditions.
On-the-job training: None

17. Electrical and electronics repairers, powerhouse, substation, and relay

17. Electrical and electronics repairers, powerhouse, substation, and relay
Median annual wage (May 2010): $65,230
Degree required: Postsecondary non-degree award
Projected job openings (Through 2020): 6,900
Work experience: None
Description: Inspect, test, repair, or maintain electrical equipment in generating stations, substations, and in-service relays.
On-the-job training: Long-term on-the-job training

16 Commercial pilots

16 Commercial pilots
BLS
Median annual wage (May 2010): $67,500
Degree required: Postsecondary non-degree award
Projected job openings (Through 2020): 19,300
Work experience: None
Description: Fly and navigate airplanes or helicopters.
On-the-job training: None

15. First-line supervisors of fire fighting and prevention workers

15. First-line supervisors of fire fighting and prevention workers
Median annual wage (May 2010): $68,250
Degree required: Postsecondary non-degree award
Projected job openings (Through 2020): 33,100
Work experience: 1 to 5 years
Description: Coordinate activities of workers engaged in fire fighting and fire prevention and control.
On-the-job training: None

14. Dental hygienists

14. Dental hygienists
flickr/brucemckay
Median annual wage (May 2010): $68,250
Degree required: Associate's degree
Projected job openings (Through 2020): 104,900
Work experience: None
Description: Clean teeth, examine patients for oral diseases such as gingivitis, and provide other preventative dental care.
On-the-job training: None

13. Nuclear medicine technologists

13. Nuclear medicine technologists
BLS
Median annual wage (May 2010): $68,560
Degree required: Associate's degree
Projected job openings (Through 2020): 7,500
Work experience: None
Description: Use a scanner to create images of various areas of a patient’s body. They prepare radioactive drugs and administer them to patients undergoing the scans.
On-the-job training: None

12. Detectives and criminal investigators

12. Detectives and criminal investigators
The Daily Beast
Median annual wage (May 2010): $68,820
Degree required: High school diploma
Projected job openings (Through 2020): 30,100
Work experience: 1 to 5 years
Description: Conduct investigations related to suspected violations of Federal, State, or local laws to prevent or solve crimes.
On-the-job training: Moderate-term on-the-job training

11. First-line supervisors of non-retail sales workers

11. First-line supervisors of non-retail sales workers
Daniel Goodman / Business Insider
Median annual wage (May 2010): $68,880
Degree required: High school diploma
Projected job openings (Through 2020): 123,500
Work experience: More than 5 years
Description: Coordinate activities of sales workers other than retail sales workers.
On-the-job training: None

10. Power distributors and dispatchers

10. Power distributors and dispatchers
Flickr/MICHAEL QUICK of "MICHAELS PHOTOGRAPHY de NEMOURS"
Median annual wage (May 2010): $68,900
Degree required: High school diploma
Projected job openings (Through 2020): 3,600
Work experience: None
Description: Coordinate, regulate, or distribute electricity or steam.
On-the-job training: Long-term on-the-job training

9. Elevator installers and repairers

9. Elevator installers and repairers
BLS
Median annual wage (May 2010): $70,910
Degree required: High school diploma
Projected job openings (Through 2020): 8,200
Work experience: None
Description: Fix, and maintain elevators, escalators, moving walkways, and other lifts.
On-the-job training: Apprenticeship

8. Nuclear power reactor operators

8. Nuclear power reactor operators
AP
Median annual wage (May 2010): $75,650
Degree required: High school diploma
Projected job openings (Through 2020): 2,000
Work experience: None
Description: Move control rods, start and stop equipment, monitor and adjust controls, and record data in logs.
On-the-job training: Long-term on-the-job training

7. Administrative services managers

7. Administrative services managers
BLS
Median annual wage (May 2010): $77,890
Degree required: High school diploma
Projected job openings (Through 2020): 99,800
Work experience: 1 to 5 years
Description: Plan, direct, and coordinate supportive services of an organization.
On-the-job training: None

6. Radiation therapist

6. Radiation therapist
IndyDina with Mr. Wonderful via flickr
Median annual wage (May 2010): $74,980
Degree required: Associate's degree
Projected job openings (Through 2020): 6,700
Work experience: None
Description: Check equipment, observe patients’ reactions to treatment, and document the session.
On-the-job training: None

5. First-line supervisors of police and detectives

5. First-line supervisors of police and detectives
Daniel Goodman / Business Insider
Median annual wage (May 2010): $78,260
Degree required: High school diploma
Projected job openings (Through -2020): 38,700
Work experience: 1 to 5 years
Description: Coordinate activities of members of police force.
On-the-job training: Moderate-term on-the-job training

4. Transportation, storage, and distribution managers

4. Transportation, storage, and distribution managers
Flickr/chefranden
Median annual wage (May 2010): $80,210
Degree required: High school diploma
Projected job openings (Through 2020): 33,700
Work experience: More than 5 years
Description: In charge of operations that range from railroads to shipping facilities. They manage budgets, set policies and standards, and direct procurement.
On-the-job training: None

3. Construction manager

3. Construction manager
BLS
Median annual wage (May 2010): $83,860
Degree required: Associate's degree
Projected job openings (Through 2020): 120,400
Work experience: More than 5 years
Description: Oversee a construction project from start to finish. They set timelines, prepare contracts, and manage budgets.
On-the-job training: None

2. General and operations managers

2. General and operations managers
Dan Primack
Median annual wage (May 2010): $94,400
Degree required: Associate's degree
Projected job openings (Through 2020): 410,100
Work experience: 1-5 years
Description: Coordinating an organization’s daily activities, these managers might develop policies, oversee budget activities, or review sales reports.
On-the-job training: None

1. Air traffic controllers

1. Air traffic controllers
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics
Median annual wage (May 2010): $108,040
Degree required: Associate's degree
Projected job openings (Through 2020): 10,200
Work experience: None
Description: Monitor and direct the movement of aircraft. Median annual wages of air traffic controllers are the highest of any occupation in which workers typically do not need a bachelor’s degree.
On-the-job training: Long-term or on-the-job training


Read more: http://www.businessinsider.com/the-40-highest-paying-jobs-you-can-get-without-a-bachelors-degree-2012-8?op=1#ixzz2q8oIlANZ
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Tuesday, December 24, 2013

Just Do Something (excerpt from Kevin DeYoung book of same title

Editor's Note: The following is an excerpt from Just Do Something: A Liberating Approach to Finding God's Will, by Kevin DeYoung (Moody Press).]

I grew up playing with Tinkertoys. Like most Americans over the past one hundred years, ourfamily had the classic long tube full of sticks, woodenwheels, and colored connectors. Hitting the market in 1913, Tinkertoy (now owned by Hasbro) has sold about 2.5 million construction sets per year for almost a hundred years. The impetus for Tinkertoy construction sets--which initially sold for sixty cents and were called by the less-than-catchy name "Thousand Wonder Builders"--came from Charles Pajeau and Robert Petit, who dreamed up the toy as they watched children tinkering around with pencils, sticks, and empty spools of thread.
And apparently, so do adults.
In the book After the Baby Boomers: How Twenty- and Thirty-Somethings are Shaping the Future of American Religion, Robert Wuthnow describes twenty-one to forty-five-year-olds as tinkerers. Our grandparents built. Our parents boomed. And my generation? We tinker. Of course, asWuthnow points out, tinkering is not all bad. Those who tinker know how to improvise, specialize, pull things apart, and pull people together from a thousand different places. But tinkering also means indecision, contradiction, and instability. We are seeing a generation of young people grow up (sort of ) who tinker with doctrines, tinker with churches, tinker with girlfriends and boyfriends, tinker with college majors, tinker living in and out of their parents' basement, and tinker with spiritual practices no matter how irreconcilable or divergent.
We're not consistent. We're not stable. We don't stick with anything. We aren't sure we are making the right decisions. Most of the time, we can't even make decisions. And we don't follow through. All of this means that as Christian young people we are less fruitful and less faithful than we ought to be.
Granted, youth tends to come with a significant amount of youthfulness. And with youthfulness comes indecision and instability. Young adults who tinker are not confined to any one generation. Baby boomers, and probably even builders (the generation that grew up during the Great Depression and fought in World War II), tinkered around with God and life when they were young adults. The difference, however, with my generation is that young adulthood keeps getting longer and longer. It used to be that thirty seemed old and far removed from youth, but now it is not uncommon to hear of folks "coming of age" at forty.
Consider this one statistic: In 1960, 77 percent of women and 65 percent of men completed all the major transitions into adulthood by age thirty. These transitions include leaving home, finishing school, becoming financially independent, getting married, and having a child. By 2000, only 46 percent of woman completed these transitions by age thirty, and only 31 percent of men. It's stunning for me to think that less than a third of men my age are done with school, out of the house, married with kids, and have a job that pays the bills. "Adultolescence" is the new normal.
Now, I know there are lots of good reasons why someone may still be in school past thirty. After all, multiple college degrees take time. And I realize there are legitimate reasons why a thirty-year-old might have to live with his parents (e.g., illness, unexpected unemployment, or divorce). Concerning marriage, maybe you have the gift of celibacy. And as for a family, maybe you've been trying to have kids but can't. There are lots of reasons for delayed adulthood. I understand that. Just because you've been on the planet for one-fourth to one-third of your life and still haven't completed "the transition" to adulthood doesn't mean you're automatically a moocher, a lazy bum, or a self-indulgent vagabond.
But it could mean that. It is possible that your "unparalleled freedom to roam, experiment, learn (or not), move on, and try again" has not made you wiser, cultured, or more mature. Perhaps your free spirit needs less freedom and more faithfulness. Maybe your emerging adulthood should . . . I don't know, emerge.
But let me be clear: This is not a book just for young people. I'm not going to attempt a generational analysis of my fellow thirtysomethings. I'm not issuing a new manifesto for baby busters and mosaics. This book is much simpler than all that. This is a book about God's will--God's will for confused teenagers, burned out parents, retired grandparents, and, yes, tinkering millennials . . . or whatever we're called.
The hesitancy so many of us (especially the young) feel in making decisions and settling down in life and therefore diligently searching for the will of God has at least two sources. First, the new generations enjoy--or at least think they enjoy--"unparalleled freedom." Nothing is settled after high school or even college anymore. Life is wide open and filled with endless possibilities, but with this sense of opportunity comes confusion, anxiety, and indecision. With everything I could do and everywhere I could go, how can I know what's what? Enter a passion to discern "God's will for my life." That's a key reason there is always a market for books about the will of God. I bring up this whole business of adultolescence because it is related to the spiritual issue of God's will. You'll find in this book some of the typical will-of-God fare--how to make wise decisions, how to choose a job, whom to marry, etc. But answering these questions is not really the aim of this book. My goal is not as much to tell you how to hear God's voice in making decisions as it is to help you hear God telling you to get off the long road to nowhere and finally make a decision, get a job, and, perhaps, get married.
Second, our search for the will of God has become an accomplice in the postponement of growing up, a convenient out for the young (or old) Christian floating through life without direction or purpose. Too many of us have passed off our instability, inconsistency, and endless self-exploration as "looking for God's will," as if not making up our minds and meandering through life were marks of spiritual sensitivity.
As a result, we are full of passivity and empty on follow through. We're tinkering around with everyone and everything. Instead, when it comes to our future, we should take some responsibility, make a decision, and just do something.

Robert Wuthnow. After the Baby Boomers: How Twenty- and Thirty-Somethings Are Shaping the Future of American Religion (Princeton, NJ: Princeton University Press, 2007).

Ibid., 11.

The line in quotes comes from Christian Smith, "Get a Life: The Challenge of Emerging Adulthood," Books & Culture, November/December 2007, 10.
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Tuesday, November 26, 2013

LinkedIn: What To Include In Your Work History

Sound advise found at:  http://www.careerealism.com/linkedin-work-history/#RDR3LCEYohXs3ZJ5.99
It’s amazing to think about the ways LinkedIn has changed the way we interact – not only with each other, but also with our own data.
LinkedIn has become the preeminent professional networking site amassing nearly 260 million users in 200 countries—and accomplishing all of this in just under 11 years (for context, Google, founded in 1998, is older). Most people know by now how important a well-maintained LinkedIn profile can be to their career. Here are some thoughts on what kinds of things you should include when creating the work history section of your LinkedIn profile…

LinkedIn: What To Include In Your Work History

An important thing to keep in mind is that your LinkedIn profile isn’t really written for you. It should be written with the potential audience in mind (i.e. recruiters, hiring managers, and other professionals looking to do business with you).
Focus on making sure that the information that is most relevant to your audience is available, well organized, and close to the top of your profile. Making this information easy to find increases the odds that you’ll get the call for that job or that business opportunity you’ve always wanted. Consider including the following when filling out your LinkedIn work history section:

Professional Positions

This is the most obvious suggestion, since this is what this section is primarily intended for. Be sure to include company names, dates, titles, locations, and also consider providing an update if a company name changes due to acquisition or merger. Include a brief description of your responsibilities along with a bulleted list of 3-4 accomplishments—just as you would on your resume.

Volunteer Roles

LinkedIn now has a section devoted exclusively to volunteer information, but you can and may want to consider incorporating volunteer positions into your main profile, particularly those that showcase leadership skills (especially if you are in transition and actively engaged in a search).

Internships

Make sure to include internship positions, especially if you’re early in your career and they are relevant either to the field you’re in or the field you hope to enter.

Contract/Temporary Positions

Don’t overlook the value of including temporary or contract roles, particularly if you are an active job seeker. For one thing, they show recruiters and potential employers that you are active and keeping your skills sharp.
A best practice is to focus on the most recent 10-15 years of your career, since this is the information that is most relevant to who you are now in a professional sense, and also the information that employers will be most interested in. Because you’re not limited in length, however, you have a little more latitude to include a few details that you’ve dropped from your resume do to space concerns. The caveat is that these elements still have to add value.
Also, don’t overlook the value of keywords. You want to include the keywords that are relevant to your work history and career, but resist the temptation to ‘overstuff’ your profile with keywords—use them where they make sense.  The most effective LinkedIn profiles do a good job of showcasing your traditional resume while also supplementing that with the most relevant additional content.

Read more at http://www.careerealism.com/linkedin-work-history/#RDR3LCEYohXs3ZJ5.99
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Monday, November 25, 2013

Think Your Network Is Too Small? Think Again

Practical advice on networking found at:  http://www.careerealism.com/network-small/
One of the exercises I ask my job seeking clients to do is write down who’s in their network. After going through this activity, most are surprised by how large their network really is, and the simple things that they can do to extend that reach even further.
If you’re currently looking for a new opportunity, you might consider doing this task as well. Here are the categories that I give to my clients:
  • Family
  • Friends
  • Classmates (particularly for young professionals, but more experienced professionals can look to alumni groups)
  • Professors or managers
  • Current and former co-workers
  • Facebook friends
  • Twitter followers
  • LinkedIn connections
  • Other social media connections
  • Other
After they complete this section, I ask them to add up the number of people. In many cases, this quick activity generates hundreds of people who could potentially help with, or at least be made aware of, your job search.
Next, we take this one step further and think about our extended networks. These may be people who you know as acquaintances, but don’t necessarily have a lot of personal contact with:
  • Friends of friends
  • Family friends
  • Neighbors
  • People who you have met through volunteer work, participation in community organizations, etc.
  • Other
The next step is to take another look at this list and determine your strategy for making contact with these people in your network.
It might make sense to make some generic posts to social media sites about your job search, but you should also reach out to some people individually. For example, determine if there are people who currently work in your desired career field. You may want to send them a personal e-mail asking if they know of any opportunities currently available. The more people you tell about your job search, the better. All of these people can act as “job search agents” on your behalf and help you land your next job.

Read more at http://www.careerealism.com/network-small/#hCqd2utQAVkZPDHx.99
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What Recruiters Look At During The 6 Seconds They Spend On Your Resume

Read more: http://www.businessinsider.com/heres-what-recruiters-look-at-during-the-6-seconds-they-spend-on-your-resume-2012-4#ixzz2kcOmU49Y

Although we may never know why we didn't get chosen for a job interview, a recent study is shedding some light on recruiters' decision-making behavior. According to TheLadders research, recruiters spend an average of "six seconds before they make the initial 'fit or no fit' decision" on candidates.
The study used a scientific technique called “eye tracking” on 30 professional recruiters and examined their eye movements during a 10-week period to "record and analyze where and how long someone focuses when digesting a piece of information or completing a task."
In the short time that they spend with your resume, the study showed recruiters will look at your name, current title and company, current position start and end dates, previous title and company, previous position start and end dates, and education.
The two resumes below include a heat map of recruiters' eye movements. The one on the right was looked at more thoroughly than the one of the left because of its clear and concise format:

recruiters resume
TheLadders


With such critical time constraints, you should make it easier for recruiters to find pertinent information by creating a resume with a clear visual hierarchy. Don't include distracting visuals since "such visual elements reduced recruiters’ analytical capability and hampered decision-making" and kept them from "locating the most relevant information, like skills and experience."


Read more: http://www.businessinsider.com/heres-what-recruiters-look-at-during-the-6-seconds-they-spend-on-your-resume-2012-4#ixzz2kcOmU49Y
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10 Tips To Staying Positive While Looking For A Job

Don’t let the media and the news put you down. No matter how bad they say it is companies are always looking to hire the best available staff. If you have the right skills and passion, there will be a job waiting for right around the corner.

Read more at http://www.careerealism.com/tips-staying-positive-looking-job/#b85iLbyX7PWpRBcg.99

HelpThe key is to remain upbeat. Here are 10 tips to help you stay positive while looking for a job.

1. Keep A Routine

Don’t get into the bad habits of waking up late, sleeping in the afternoons or procrastinating around the house.
Get up at your normal time, eat properly and get some exercise (walking is free)!

2. Volunteer

You can do this at a church, hospital, homeless shelter or non-profit organization will open your eyes to people who are less off than you and give you a sense of contribution.
There is no greater reward than helping people who are less fortunate than us.

3. Stay Up To Date With What’s Happening In Your Industry

Don’t let yourself fall behind just because you’re not working. The best approach is to learn more about your particular industry.
This way you will be ahead of your competition when it comes time to interview.

4. Explore Potential New Careers

It’s never too late to try to learn a foreign language or a new piece of computer software.
I remember working with a senior archaeologist of 10 years experience who came to me wanting a change in his life direction.
After six months of learning Spanish and then travelling through Spain for another six months, the senior archaeologist is now a junior English/Spanish translator!

5. Positive Thinking

Do not focus on the negatives – you need to be able to bounce back. Concentrate on the skills and knowledge you have. Sitting around saying “what if” all the time is only going to further depress you.

6. Support Group

You may feel as though you’re the only person in your situation without a job, but guess what – you’re not. Reach out to people for support. There are many groups that provide excellent assistance in the areas of resume writing, interviewing, and job hunting.
Aside from the secular groups, there are also many faith groups ready to offer you a supporting hand. Don’t feel ashamed or embarrassed to ask for help. Let people help you change your life.

7. Avoid Negative People

Negative thinking is of no value to you. You need to be around positive people and people who can have a positive impact on your life.

8. Network

Maintain contacts and stay in touch with people. Make sure you network with positive people!! Again, avoid negativity. Negative thinking does nothing to help your situation.
Last but not least…

9. Manage Your Expectations

Not every job you apply for will be a success. Don’t be put off by this. Instead, concentrate on the positives and look at what you achieve each day.
For example, you could have applied to three great jobs, connected with two people who are great resources, or found a course or book that will help improve your skills.

10. Don’t Give Up!

Jobs don’t find you, you find them!
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Tuesday, November 12, 2013

Living with Purpose


Excellent reflection taken from:
by Jarrid Wilson
Tuesday, November 12, 2013 

It’s really easy to get caught up in the world's laser focus of money-making, getting popular, and the strive for successful living. 

But what if I told you God couldn't care less about those things?

 In fact, what if I told you that God isn’t focused on your “worldly success” at all, that is unless it is being used for the glorification of Jesus.

What a relief….

Think about it:

When it comes to the purpose of our being, do you think God is looking for us to join in on what the world has created? Nope, not at all. God wants us to be the difference in this world, and stand up for the purpose of His name (Romans 12:2). The last thing God wants is more people following the world’s shallow, dark, and vulturous ways.

Here’s My Point:

We were made to be more than puppets of the world. 

It’s time to start giving ourselves a little credit. We are a children of The King, and we were made to live for more than a paycheck and worldly acceptance.

 Don’t let the world fool you into thinking your life was meant to be lived for “its glory” rather than God’s.

Reflect: Jeremiah 1:5 notes that we were set apart from the beginning, and that we were destined for greatness.

Worldly success will never compare to purposeful living. 

And until your heart can wrap itself around this vital truth, your worth will never be fulfilled because you are seeking to fill it from a place that doesn’t have what you need. 

Way too many times have I seen men and women of all ages being let down by the world, only to get back up and try again.

 It’s time to break through the lies of the world, and seek purposeful living through the one who it is founded upon.

Stop seeking worth in a world that cannot offer what you truly need. Only Jesus can offer that.
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