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Friday, 13 February 2009

Employment

Thousands of people are currently in a hectic state of worry. They are living in a no-mans-land of uncertainty.

Why?

Pending lay-offs.

It is unhealthy and nerve wracking to say the least.

Sometimes the lay-off can takes months. Which of course drives people up a wall wondering who is the next to go.

Waiting around is definitely not the thing to do. You've got to take some action!

The waiting and worry is what is driving you batty.You have to do something about your situation.

Do you have any choices? I think so. I think you can do a few things such as

A. Stop thinking someone else is going to fix the situation, they aren't. It is up to you.

B. Take responsibility for the situation. Do something to help the company survive better

C. Find a way for the company to be more efficient and so have less waste and cut expenses or find the company some new clients

D. At the very least start looking for new EMPLOYMENT!

It isn't nice and easy today it is tough and hard so you need to get tough and hard and you have got to buck up to the situation. that isn't a pretty picture but why pretend. This is your life, You are the one that has to manage it.

Monday, 08 September 2008

Being a Firefighter for a living.
Overview of the Job

As the name implies, firefighting career is a dangerous and demanding job. It is not an occupation for the average person. Most firefighters are also emergency medical technicians (EMT). This occupation requires the use of a wide range of equipment and the familiarity with the different types of gases, poisons, and fire accelerants. This job requires not only fighting fires in buildings and in forests, but also extracting trapped people and giving basic emergency medical treatment. Some specialized forest firefighters, called Smoke Jumpers, must be able to parachute into the wilderness and survive on their own while fighting fires.

Other levels of this occupation include: fire inspectors, marshals, and investigators. As the titles imply, these individuals assure that fire codes are adhered to and that fires are investigated to determine their causes.

When not on a fire call, these individuals keep the fire house clean and all equipment in ready condition. They work long hours, often more than 50 hours a week in varying shifts of 24 hours on and 48 hours off. They live in the fire house during their shifts on.

Education and Experience Requirements
- Written tests must be passed
- Excellent physical health required and regular physicals to prove it
- Tests of strength, stamina, and agility must be passed
- Post high school education such as technical school or college very helpful
- Specialized training for all recruits
Future of the Occupation

There will always be a demand for trained firefighters, not only because of the need but due to the rigorous, dangerous demands of the job. Many areas use volunteer personnel. It is not unusual for this to turn into a full time paid job.

The median firefighter pay is between about 14 dollars to 24 dollars an hour. Supervisors, managers, inspectors, and marshals are paid more.
For job listings and Resume help to become a Firefighter visit Employment911.com.

Monday, 04 August 2008

What is a Career Change Resume?

Getting older ? Find yourself downsized ? Or just want to try something different after several years in the same job? You’ll be putting together a career change resume designed to help you make a career change. Building a great resume is hard enough when you’re seeking a job in a field where you have a lot of experience...if you’re pursuing a new career direction, it's even more difficult to convince employers to give you a shot.

One mistake is to use the same old resume to apply for new jobs. A career change resume should be rewritten to emphasize the qualities potential employers will be seeking. So first, you’ll want to research the career field that you hope to enter, and find what qualities hiring manager seek, so that you can play up those qualities on your own resume. It’s also a good idea to talk to people already working in your new field of choice – if you can, use networking opportunities to pick their brains about what HR people want to see on a resume.

Take a good hard look at what skills you’ve learned in your current field and ask yourself why a new employer might choose you. Get a pad of paper and jot down your related qualifications – these should be highlighted on your new career change resume.

Next, figure out what sort of career change resume style is best for your new career goal. The chronological resume is often ideal for those making a career change who have skills that apply to their new career. Lead off your chronological-style career change resume with a summary of your qualifications, emphasizing the skills most strongly applicable to the field you hope to enter. When writing your work history, focus on the tasks, and accomplishments that will be most attractive to potential employers.

Wednesday, 16 July 2008

The Key to Successful Resume Writing

One of the most important part of resume writing is the resume objective. Many people aren’t aware of how to write a good resume objective, so I have written this short essay on the subject.

The first point is that in resume writing, your objective short and concise. The purpose of an objective is to summarize your abilities in regards to the position you seek and to establish your professional identity. You should write a different resume objective for each position you apply for.

Your resume objective shouldn’t be "about you" you need to focus your resume writing on what you have to offer the position you are applying for. Be specific on exactly how your skills apply and will benefit the company.

Ultimately, resume writing is a matter of showing the company what you can give, what you are bringing to the table. In your Resume Objective that should be summarized and highlighted with action oriented descriptions. Your Objective statement is your "ad" within the "ad".

The resume objective or personal statement can be the most difficult part of a resume to write. It’s also the quickest determining factor of whether or not the rest of your resume will be read, so make sure it screams “I’m the one that you need.”

Thursday, 10 July 2008

Looking for a Job in a Recession

If you’re looking for a new job...now during the recession...it can be stressful. In a slow economy, a job search can feel like a nightmare. There are actions you can take so that you have the best possible chance of finding your Ideal Job!

From the right clothes to the right words, a job search is marketing ! Everyone knows that no one will buy a product unless it looks like it’s the best one out there. The same goes for employment. Companies aren’t going to hire just anyone. They want the best!

You need to dress for success when approaching job interviews. This can be an issue with some people. Some people want to look a certain way and don't feel they should have to change the way they look ( hair style , body piercings,etc) However, companies also have specific requirements as to dress code or professional appearance. If you are 100% sold on "looking" a certain way and that is more important to you than a career or a bigger paycheck, then by all means keep your style. You will simply have to take whatever jobs there are that will take you as you are.
The next most important tool over all is writing your resume properly ! Lack of a professional Resume is the best way to NOT get a job ! Before you put on your best shirt and tie, make sure you’ve crossed all the t’s and dotted the i’s on your Resume.

Finding a job a slow economy is tough enough .You don't have to add more obstacles or barriers. If you are willing to invest the time and effort into writing a strong resume.you should have no trouble getting interviews for the jobs that you want. If you can’t craft a unique, polished resume for hiring managers to see your skills and experience, you’re never going to sell yourself to the company. Oh and don't forget the whole professional appearance thing ...it is just as important!