Can’t find a job? Sue your school!
Aug 3, 2009 News and Trends
This article appeared today on MSNBC. The headline read, Jobless graduate sues her college for $70,000. It was a stark reminder that in the rush to go back to school to get a degree or training in another area in this current dire economic climate, there is no guarantee that investing in that additional training will automatically land you a job. (Promises of the school notwithstanding, which is what the lawsuit argues). No matter the experience or background or additional training you receive, there are certain pro-active steps you must take to show up on employer radar. These steps are outline in the free report on how to get employers to look for you. You will greatly increase your chances of job search interview success if the hiring decisionmaker has heard of you, seen you or spoken with you before the interview.
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Surviving the recession
Jun 1, 2009 News and Trends
Economists are currently debating whether or not the recession is officially over. However, if you are among the millions who have recently been laid off or soon will be in the midst of a job search during these touch economic times, the recession is all too real when it comes to finding a job.
On this website, you will find the job search resources to make the most out of your background to generate interviews and secure job offers. However, there can be times when even the best job search material makeover and preparation can still leave you with too few prospects. If you have used the resources on this site and have done everything you can to create incredible job search marketing materials that should keep your phone ringing with interview requests and job offers and you feel that you are still not getting enough response in your current field or you are unemployed and looking for a career change, now could be the time to go back to school, get training and a degree or certification for a new career.
Even when the economy is slowing down, some fields and skill sets will always be in demand. The Bureau of Labor Statistics has released projected growth sectors through 2014 and a few careers really stand out in terms of projected demand and salary growth.
High Paying Careers
There is still a high demand for workers in computers, education, health, law, accounting and insurance. For example, US Department of Labor, CNN Money.com and other sources have found that postsecondary teachers and researchers who specialize in math or related, applied subjects, economics, psychology, and languages earn over $100,000 a year. Other high-paying careers include therapists and medical assistants (particularly home health aides), lawyers and paralegals, computer engineers and analysts, as well as insurance actuaries.
A big part of a successful job search is making your credentials are as good as they can be. Always be sure to brush up and stay up to date on your skills, industry trends, new software or procedures and processes. Seek out job training, certification or degree programs if needed. Now could be a great time.
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