Career Options For The Ambitious Nurse Entrepreneur

Writen by Tammie Mericle

Nurses are taking control of their careers by exploring options other than the traditional roles of yester-year. Independent RN Contractors are storming the healthcare field. There was a time when nurses were hesitant about cutting the ties from the employer not true today. More and more nurses are now enjoying the many benefits of self-employment. Nurse Contractors are now a large part of the nursing industry thanks to the ambitious nurse entrepreneurs. Nurses have realized the many advantages of cutting the middleman out of nursing.

An Independent Nurse Contractor is one who practices outside the customary role of an employee of another; as an alternative they elect to work as an independent contractor. You will set the terms of your services limited only by need and your ability to negotiate. An Independent contractor can contract his or her nursing services directly with a healthcare facility or with a patient and continue bedside practice. A contractual agreement is drawn up between you and the institution. You will be able to negotiate your compensation, hours worked and length of time your services will be needed. The contract is similar to those used by nursing agencies and travel companies outlining the services to be provided, the responsibilities of both the healthcare facility and the nurse, and the length of time the services are to be provided. Nurses contract their nursing services out to a huge assortment of fields in the Healthcare Industry; Home Health, Nursing Homes, Hospitals, Rehab Centers and Doctors Offices just to name a few.

You may elect to practice as Sole Proprietors, Limited Liability Company or with others in a group using a variety of legal entities. These could include public corporations, partnerships, or other structures that professionals commonly use such as a common term "registrars" .It is actually something that nurses have been doing all along. Think about it, when you work for an agency you are doing the same thing except now you are eliminating the middle man and enjoying the all the benefits without them taking a large piece of the pie.

Any nurse can start a business, including two-year graduates and diploma nurses. No advance degrees are necessary unless your business includes diagnosing and treating medical problems. State nurse practice acts do no prohibit a nurse from starting up their own business as an Independent Nurse Contractor. Independent nurse contractor is one who contracts with a healthcare facility for nursing services. A contractual agreement is drawn up between you and the institution. You will be able to negotiate your compensation, hours worked and length of time your services will be needed. There is no prohibition in any Nurse Practice Act that prohibits your practicing as an independent contractor.

The advantages of business ownership are rewarding and challenging and far exceed the risks. No more Bosses, You are now your own chief. Dedication, ambition and long hours can increase your income, rather than increasing profits for someone else. Starting A Nursing Agency and working as an Independent Nurse Contractor is one that more and more nurses are turning to for career fulfillment. Nurses are finding that they can double or even triple their income; increase their choices as to how often when and where to work, gain professional autonomy and increase over all job satisfaction. So get rid of the "middle man" and enjoy all the benefits offered in this exciting Nursing Career Opportunity.

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My Name is Tammie Mericle and I have been practicing as a RN for 14 years with the last several years as an Independent Nurse Contractor. I've worked in a variety of fields;pediatrics, med-surg., home health, emergency room, critical care. I absolutely love nursing but am not all that crazy about all the pay & politics I worked as a Traveling nurse and then decided to cut out the middleman and am now practicing as an Independent Nurse Contractor working all of my contracts in hospital settings. It has been such a great change but along the way I discovered that many nurse were not that familiar with the process. Many were interested but had no idea where to start. I wrote a Manual: Success As An Independent Nurse Contractor RN Career Opportunity http://www.independentrncontractor.com

How To Hire Top Sales And Marketing Talent In A Full Economy

Writen by Andrew Rowe

The economy is at full employment levels and it's a real challenge if you're trying to grow your company, to find and attract the best sales and marketing talent in this environment. No longer is it easy to place a Monster ad or put out the word to a couple of friends and expect to find qualified candidates coming to your door.

Today it's a much more challenging proposition. You need to be able to identify, promote and attract A-level talent to your company. This is not an easy task, because all of the top sales and marketing people are already working.

That's why now more than ever, it makes lots of sense to retain the services of a sales and marketing recruiting company...particularly one that specializes only in sales and marketing. By retaining an executive search firm to find your people, you'll have a much better chance of locating the kind of proven performers who can produce top sales results for your company and help you grow.

Many of our clients find that placing ads on Monster, CareerBuilder or other websites is simply not yielding any positive results, so they're looking for new ways to attract talent. Frequently, the best way is to use retained executive search. We're seeing a large increase in the number of sales and marketing recruiting assignments in our company. We are providing a very important service to a variety of different clients.

Other clients outsource the recruiting function simply because they are too busy to follow the rigorous process that is required to hire top sales & marketing talent.

Cube Management helps companies accelerate their sales, by providing the Sales & Marketing talent they need to grow their business. Cube is a leading recruiting and consulting partner to mid-market and emerging growth companies in the technology, manufacturing, healthcare and business service sectors. We work across the spectrum of Sales, Marketing and Business Development, providing holistic solutions that drive revenue and profit success. Cube Management combines Strategy, Process and People, to produce great results. Download the Cube Management Recruiting Guide and the Cube Management Inside Sales Guide.

Employment Screening Resources

Writen by Josh Riverside

Employee screenings use legal, medical, human resource, and other government offices related records to get a good insight into a job applicant's background. They must have access to these records in various government offices such as the DMV, criminal records bureau, medical institutions, and schools.

These offices do not provide confidential reports to each and everyone who enquires. The investigators must have authentic identification before trying to check these records. Educational institutes tend to provide only basic information.

Since the pre-employment screening companies make a business out of these reports, they need to be precise, accurate, and timely. They must have resources required to provide reports requiring exhaustive search in some cases. Also, some companies need to provide reports involving a nationwide screening of the candidate.

All pre-employment screening companies are able to check into the criminal background of the applicant. In the event the applicant had filed for bankruptcy or has a bad credit history, it will be mentioned in the report as it might reflect badly when the company provides the employee with a corporate credit card that can be misused. Criminal records or recorded instances of violence in the work place might also be considered against the candidate. Drugs and sexual abuse are other offenses that can be easily unearthed during the screening.

With the resources available to the investigative agencies these days, there is practically nothing about the applicant that they cannot unearth. Companies encourage candidates to not provide falsified resumes or hide something vital that might affect the job or the company in the future.

Employment Screening provides detailed information about employment screening, employment drug screening, and more. Employment Screening is affiliated with Background Checks.

The Ready Reckoner To Finding The Right Person For The Right Job

Writen by Mahalakshmi Prabhakaran

Ever heard of the "round peg in the square hole" syndrome? It can essentially be used to describe a situation where you have hired the wrong person for the right job or vice versa.

Most companies generally hire employees based on their essential qualifications and experience. However it holds wise to remember that there are a multitude of factors that need to be kept in mind, while hiring a new incumbent. No matter how long it takes to find the perfect person for the job, it pays to wait for the right candidate to walk in than hurry and choose an ineffectual.

Sadly in spite of a growing awareness about these factors, a lot of companies still go wrong in the hiring process and end up placing the wrong person for the job. A wrong hire does not only add to the cost burden but also to the work and time burden of a company. As is often said, 'wrong hiring is worse than no hiring'.

This article seeks to provide you with answers to the essential question: Why do so many companies still make the same mistakes? Additionally giving you pointers on what you should remember during the interviewing process.

Look beyond qualifications and experience

Generally, when a job need has been identified, HR executives draw up a brief, detailing the job tasks and the relevant qualifications and experience needed from potential candidates. So while IQ and aptitude required for the job is listed, the EQ and attitude required for the job is given a see–through. The failure, to assess the inter-personal and intra-personal qualities needed of an individual for a job, is one of the more common reasons for hiring a mismatch.

Pointer#1 To avoid this mistake remember to list the qualities you think are required for a job profile. This makes for a scientific hiring process. One that will help you pick the right candidates from the wrong.

Prepare for the interview

An interview is by far the most accepted method to recruit new employees. Given its criticality many companies, in reality, rarely give a thought to planning the interview process. The fallout of an unplanned interview is that the right questions remain unasked, leaving you with a misfit in hand.

Pointer #2 Plan the interview. Determine the questions you want and a general guideline of the answers you expect for the same. As an interviewer, YOU need to guide the interview process. A well-thought interview process will effectively help you to evaluate a person's skills and determine if he/she is the right candidate for the job.

Follow the 80/20 rule

An adage that interviewers generally tend to forget is that "It pays to listen". More often than not, it's the interviewers who end up talking more than the interviewees!

Pointer #3 While interviewing follow the 80/20 principle: Listen 80% - Talk 20%. You need to learn as much about the candidate as you can, to best judge if the incumbent is the best fit for the job. At the same time, remember to allocate sufficient time to brief the candidate on the company and the basic job requirements.

We've listed some of the more common reasons for wrong hires. What if you've already made a wrong decision? In such circumstances, just be patient and let the person grow into the job- have them groomed for the job by offering them the necessary training and letting them learn on the job. Else, you may want to examine the possibility of redirecting the candidate to a job more suited to his aptitude and skill set.

All said and done, the hiring process should be dealt with, with more care and thought. While this ready reckoner will make your job of interviewing easier, it definitely pays to hire a professional staffing company.

Mahalakshmi is a Marketing Writer for CAMO Technologies. CAMO Technologies is a global IT Outsourcing solutions provider offering IT Staffing services, Application Development services, Software Testing services and Web Services

Tips For Getting Your Movie Career Launched

Writen by Bas de Baar

Hollywood helps those who help themselves! In you want to get your movie career fast tracked then here are three common sense tips to help you on your way.

1. Borrow the Boy Scout's Motto: Be Prepared.

Once you start the ball rolling you never know when you're going to get a casting call. When that call comes there isn't going to be any time to get all of the basics covered so get them out of the way right now.

Get your portfolio in order. Have plenty of copies of your PROFESSIONALLY done publicity photo's on hand.

Have all of your stage and screen credits listed even if it's only summer stock and school performances.

List any special skills you have, such as dancing, juggling, yodelling, foreign languages, anything which might catch a casting director's eye.

List any union memberships such as SAG, AEA or AFTRA.

Build a web site that contains everything that's included in your portfolio and make sure that there is contact information available. If you have an agent then list the agent's contact information instead of yours. If you stink at building web sites then pay a pro to do it for you. Hire a copywriter as well if you have no writing talent. Register your name, if possible, and make that your domain name.

2. Stay Connected

Join local theater groups, read the trades looking for casting calls, hang out where other actors hang out so you can stay on top of the local gossip and happenings. Sometimes you can pick up a valuable tip or hear about a film crew that's coming to do some local shooting. I know a girl who landed an extra role in Robert Dinero's 'Meet the Parents' by "accidentally" showing up at the train station in Oyster Bay, NY where a scene was being shot. She picked up that juicy tip at an actor's workshop she attended.

3. Make your own luck

The harder and smarter that you work the luckier you get. Remember my friend from 'Meet the Parents'? What's the chances that she'd have that screen credit if she didn't go out of her way to "get lucky".

If you live in Podunk, and no one ever films in Podunk, then move somewhere where they do film.

If your state or city has an agency that works with movie companies to help scout locations and strip away red tape, call them and see if they have a mailing list or any other way of finding out IN ADVANCE when a film crew will be shooting. SHOW UP on shooting days. Don't make a pest of yourself but be "noticeable". Hey, you might just get noticed. If you have enough advanced notice then find out who the casting director is and fire off a copy of your portfolio. Sure, it's likely to get "filed" but you never know when yours will show up and be the right thing at the right time.

If you look like someone famous then make that work for you. Now, I don't mean that you kind of resemble Julia Roberts if only you lost 60 pounds, got a cut and dye, and had your teeth capped. But if people come up to you in restaurants and ask for your autograph then you could have an instant ticket to the movies!

Get a recent publicity photo of Ms. Roberts and take it to the hair salon. Have your stylist cut, style and color your hair to exactly match the style and color in the photo. Then make your way to the local boutique and buy something to wear which matches as closely as possible what Ms. Roberts is wearing in the photo and then get a professional photographer to shoot you in the exact same pose.

Now, take the real photo of Julia and your own and fire it off to her agent, your agent, any agent you can find. Send it to casting directors, heck, send it to the local and national newspapers. Write a letter asking: Can you tell which one is the real Julia Roberts? Might not work for you; but I'll tell you this -- It doesn't have any chance of working at all if you don't at least try it.

The road to Hollywood can be long an never ending, or it could be the next exit on your journey through this world. The fun thing is: You never know!

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About The Author

Bas de Baar is editor of www.TalentInternet.com, a site with everything about movie and modeling auditions.

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Unemployment Blues The Value Of Temporary Work

Writen by Virginia Bola, PsyD

Although the job market has improved over the past year, many employers are still reluctant to make a long term commitment to growing their employee rolls until it is clear that a solid economic expansion is underway. They need new staff to handle the increase in orders and customer demands but are loath to hire permanent workers who may have to be cut in a few months if business stagnates. Any reduction in force carries major headaches for a company: employee morale falls, lawsuits arise, precious time is eaten up in non-productive meetings, and severance packages cut into narrowing profit margins.

Their solution is often to rely on temporary agencies to provide needed manpower without any precipitous long term commitment. It is estimated, by a well-regarded labor research group, that fully 25% of the jobs created during the past year have been temporary positions!

How can this work to your advantage?

Working for a temporary agency has some drawbacks but also a number of positive aspects.

The primary negative is the lack of investment in your future. While the hourly wage may be similar, or even better, than a permanent employee would receive, you remain on the periphery of the company's organization. Temps are often assigned the more routine tasks which require less intensive training. This makes it more difficult for your competence to be recognized. You are not seriously considered for promotional opportunities nor invited to advanced training or management classes.

It also has personal repercussions. You are uncertain how long you will be needed and tend to develop a strong sense of insecurity. After all, your contract could be terminated without warning through a quick telephone call to the agency. Because you want to minimize the emotional devastation of a sudden departure, you tend to avoid becoming too close to coworkers and perform your duties in something of a vacuum, one step removed from the camaraderie of the permanent work team.

All that being said, there are some pretty inviting advantages to exploring temporary assignments.

Within the framework of your long-term career goals, a temporary position nicely fills in that void on your resume caused by a lengthy period of unemployment. It demonstrates to a potential employer that you are an individual who is vested in being productive even under circumstances where your true talents are barely tapped.

Temporary agencies seldom require extensive background investigation so if there is a blip or two on your work or personal record, it will probably be overlooked. When a future permanent position presents itself, the more distant the blip, the less weight it will carry in the hiring decision.

Entering a workplace as a temp puts you in a very different framework than any mere applicant for work. You become privy to the company's ethics and philosophy so you can better determine if this is somewhere you would be interested in for permanent work. If you find the atmosphere comfortable, you will perform well. Assuming that the company is growing, and the local economic expansion continues, you are in an excellent position to be considered for permanent retention.

Many employers see temporary workers as individuals undergoing a lengthy interview. After weeks or months of good productivity, timeliness, consistent attendance, and reliability, you no longer present the risks attached to the hiring of new employees after only an hour or two of interviewing. Many agencies will let you know in advance that this is a "Temp to Perm" assignment, meaning that if you cut the mustard, you will be offered a permanent position.

On the other hand, if you find that company goals and procedures are at odds with your personal values, you can get out before any commitment is made. Since your employer is actually the agency, you can cut and run from any assignment without it impacting your work history. You take a different position through the same agency and your resume is unflawed by your decision to make a change.

Assuming that you are working in an industry of interest, temporary work provides an invaluable opportunity for networking. Make the effort to get to know your new coworkers and it is highly likely that they either know of opportunities in similar companies or know someone who has such inside information.

Finally, there is the old saw of "Everyone wants to hire you when you're working but no one is interested when you're unemployed." There is certainly a grain of truth in that rather cynical observation. No matter how bad the local economy may be, or how the effects of offshore job flight have affected your industry, there is always a little kernel of doubt in an interviewer's mind: what did you do wrong to lose your job? Could you possibly have been fingered because you were the weak link? Was the choice of you, over someone else, related to interpersonal or disciplinary problems that made you an easy target?

When you are actively working, even if only on a temporary basis, such doubts don't even enter an interviewer's mind. They are more concerned about whether you will be willing to make a change - a point of speculation that bodes well for you in a potential hiring situation.

If you are offered alternative permanent work, you are sitting in the proverbial catbird's seat. You can accept the position if you find it tempting. You can decline if you don't think it's a good fit, knowing that you still have your temp job to keep food on the table and allay that desperation of "I'll take anything" that sets in after a few months out of work.

And, finally, you have the option of going back to your temp work and letting your present boss know that you have been offered a position elsewhere that you are seriously considering. If the company likes you, let them negotiate a counter-offer and then go with the best opportunity for you.

Virginia Bola operated a rehabilitation company for 20 years, developing innovative job search techniques for disabled workers, while serving as a Vocational Expert in Administrative, Civil and Workers' Compensation Courts. Author of an interactive and supportive workbook, The Wolf at the Door: An Unemployment Survival Manual, and a monthly ezine, The Worker's Edge, she can be reached at http://www.unemploymentblues.com

Unlimit Your Life

Writen by Dale Kurow

Do you have a tendency to think in absolutes?

Is everything good or bad, black or white?

This type of thinking can severely limit your options. Or worse, prevent you from getting an accurate picture of what's possible.

Most people are uncomfortable hanging out in the "I don't know" space. The anxiety of not knowing triggers a rush to decision making. However, learning how to deal with periods of uncertainty while weighing your options will afford you the time to make a superior choice.

So how do you do this? Try a new approach and get support.

Broaden Your Reach

Suppose you wanted to explore career options. If you usually get advice from one or two people, instead make a list of every possible person who might provide information. If you get a knot in your stomach at the thought of contacting these people, you're on the right track! You're out of your comfort zone, and that's good. To build up your courage before tackling this list, ask a trusted friend for encouragement and moral support.

As a further challenge, attempt to connect with a person who has achieved prominence in their field. While getting an appointment with a successful individual or receiving a return e-mail may take time, the effort could result in valuable insight and net you a future mentor.

Ideally, speak with one person working in each of the ranks (upper, middle and/or lower) of the career area you are exploring. Keep the information flowing by asking your contact for another name.

Besides getting a more detailed picture of what you can expect from this career choice, you'll begin to get a view of all the permutations that are possible. Each person's opinion will broaden your view and knowledge.

Explore The Gray Area

It is in this huge "gray area" where a wonderful new career might be waiting for you. You could even discover that you already possess many of the requisite skills, making a career transition easier than you thought.

In the end, the choices you make will improve if you do the research and take the time for reflection. Don't panic or rush the process. In this case, faster is not better, slower is. And a wonderful by-product of this process is a newfound sense of self-confidence and fresh possibilities!

Dale Kurow, M.S., is an author and a career and executive coach in NYC. Dale works with clients across the U.S. and internationally, helping them to survive office politics, become better managers, and figure out their next career move. Visit Dale's web site at http://www.dalekurow.com/phone_ebook for information about her latest E-Book, Phone Interview Skills Sharpened Right Here!

Interview Perspectives The Interviewer Who Wouldnt Stop Talking

Writen by Peter Fisher

In my practice I've come across all sorts of interview feedback from my clients, but this one stands out as being worthy of bringing to your attention.

This is an account of John's interview and the interviewer who wouldn't stop talking.

With all of my clients we cover the importance of interview preparation; knowing what you have to offer and being able to discuss why you want the job and are the most suitable candidate. In addition having the confidence to conduct the interview on an equal footing with the interviewer so you can make your decision about whether the job is right for you.

All of this depends on actually taking part in the interview of course and if the interviewer – through incompetence or other reason – doesn't allow that, what can you do?

John came back from his interview appointment totally perplexed.

"I arrived 10 minutes early and was shown in to meet Mr Lowden, the Office Manager, exactly on time. I thought everything would go the way we discussed in our pre-interview talks and I knew I was fully prepared; the job sounded absolutely right for me."

But it wasn't exactly the interview he expected because once the introductions were made, the interviewer Mr Lowden started talking and didn't stop until he said:

"Thank you for coming, I've enjoyed our meeting, I'll let you know the outcome as soon as possible."

So John arrived to talk it through with me. What could he have done?

Many hiring managers simply do not know how to conduct an interview, and it would be wrong to write off the job because of this manager's ineptitude. Although quite unusual this was an extreme example of the manager who talks because they don't know what questions to ask.

John had done his preparation very carefully and knew what the requirements were for the job and the successful candidate, so he had the keys to this dilemma in his hands.

To break into the interviewer's monologue you have to ask a question and this can be difficult without appearing too rude.

What you do first is break the eye contact – look away – then while you are looking away, you say "may I ask you a question?" and on the last syllable of 'question' you re-engage firm eye contact which will elicit a positive response. The eye contact is crucial for you to seize control at that moment.

You then use your knowledge to ask a relevant question such as:

"Is it true that the most important area of this role is meeting monthly deadlines?"

When you have your response you then immediately say:

"May I tell you how I am able to meet this most important aspect of the job?"

You shouldn't have to repeat this ploy as the interview will now open up; but you know what to do if this ever happens to you.

With over 25 years running businesses; as a Career Coach and Consultant in many sectors; Peter Fisher is well placed to guide job seekers through the steps needed in order to achieve their success.

He has personally coached thousands of individuals to career success.

His distillation of these years of experience with all the essential facts and actions you must complete in order to achieve your own success is outstanding. He is very clear that you shouldn't be misled into thinking of "acing interviews" or "finessing" your way into a business; the most sustainable and fulfilling roles are gained through understanding your own specific needs and creating your strategy accordingly. For specific guidance on how you might be more optimistic about your own career or job change http://www.your-career-change.com/interview-preparation.html

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Medical Careers

Writen by Steve Barringer

From medical assistants to physicians the medical field has always offered wonderful career opportunities. This activity field will always provide job security and great income as the demand is growing so there won't be any problems in the future finding a need for the medical professional.

There are many different activities in this large field and they are all well paid so one can chose one convenient to his needs.

Another important point that will help decide in choosing a medical career is that one can choose from a lot of activities in the field that offer flexible time and some days per week to work and great payment. Of course, there are also full time jobs and nigh and emergencies careers for people that consider suited for these jobs, jobs witch come with great compensations but really need dedicated persons for it.

Starting with medical assistant to registered nurses, from psychologists and psychiatrists to social workers all are in great demand and will be needed as long as humanity will last.

The salary is more than motivating, the program also but many people get into a medical career for many different motivations. Some want to know themselves and how their body functions in order to cure people or they even suffer from diseases that they hope one day will find a cure. Some really have a heart for social working; some love the clean working conditions and the respect of the people for what they are doing. The most gifted persons in the field combine the psychic care and encouragements to their patient to the medications prescribed. These fields surely offer many great rewards and extreme contentment on all plans, from social to spiritual and financial ones.

In pediatrics, the medical field is wide open. Careers for child psychologists and nurses are available and of course, physicians who are ready to go to work in private practice or as an important part of a family group practice will be pleasantly surprised with their working environments in most cases.

Medical Assistants are responsible for administrative and clinical tasks. These assistants are responsible for keeping health care offices running smoothly. The duties of medical assistants vary from office to office. Some of the tasks performed medical assistants include taking vital signs, preparing patients for examinations, or assisting doctors with examinations. Medical assistants also collect specimens, administer medication as authorized by a physician and telephone prescriptions to pharmacies. They are also responsible for taking blood, changing sutures and dressing, and keeping examination rooms clean and tidy. Medical assistants can move up in their careers by specializing in particular healthcare areas. There are also advancement opportunities by moving up to office manager. With additional certification and education, medical assistants can advance to other health care jobs such as nursing. Healthcare employers prefer graduates of formal programs in medical assisting. Such programs are offered in vocational-technical high schools, postsecondary vocational schools, and community and junior colleges. Postsecondary programs usually last 1-year, resulting in a certificate or diploma, or 2 years, resulting in an associate degree.

Nurses are hands-on health professionals who provide focused and highly personalized care. The field has a wide range of career opportunities, ranging from entry-level practitioner to doctoral-level researcher. Although an entry-level nurse can find a job with a two-year RN degree, there is a growing national movement to require all nurses to hold a BSN. An increasing number of nursing schools are offering accelerated bachelor's and master's degree programs. There also are a growing number of RN-to-MSN and MSN-to-Ph.D. programs, designed to meet the increasing demand for more highly skilled nurses in the workforce.

In addition, nursing has four Advanced Practice clinical professions, each of which requires a master's degree and separate certification: Clinical Nurse Specialist, Nurse, Anesthetist, Nurse-Midwife and Nurse Practitioner.

Very good employment opportunities are expected for pharmacists over the 2000-10 period because the number of degrees granted in pharmacy are not expected to be as numerous as the number of job openings created by employment growth and the need to replace pharmacists who retire. Pharmacy is the third largest health profession in the United States, and pharmacists are consistently ranked as one of the most highly trusted professionals. They care for patients, dispense medications and monitor patient health and progress to maximize their response to the medication. Pharmacists also lend their expertise on the composition of drugs, including their chemical, biological, and physical properties and their manufacture and use. Thank a pharmacist for ensuring your medication's strength and purity, and for assuring that drugs don't interact in a harmful way.

Dermatology offers registered nurses, PAs and medical techs many possibilities and often the dermatology offices are closed either on Monday or Friday which again, offers appeal. Dermatologists draw good salaries and career minded physicians can work alone in private practice or in a group.

If these few examples of jobs in this field convinced you, move further and see what you have to do next.

Beginning your search for a career, look online at the Occupational Handbook placed online by the US Labor board and see if you can find a career that's not only in high demand but one which will satisfy your long term goals for salary and educational requirements. Be familiar with your career opportunities before you lock yourself into a permanent career choice.

Career planning programs are designed to help you choose a medical specialty and select and apply to a residency program. This four-phase process will guide you through the elements of career planning, including self-understanding, exploring a variety of medical careers, and finally choosing a specialty to meet your career objectives.

There are several colleges that train students for careers such as Pharmacy Technician, Medical Assistant, Medical Billing/ Coding Specialist, Clinical Research and many others. College's focus is not just on getting through the course material, but to make students "industry-ready".

Career training can sometimes cost money, and especially degrees can cost significantly. There are scholarship websites to help you get the degree you want, and there are state programs available to help you pay for other types of career training.

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Killer Techniques To Get A Job In The Film Industry

Writen by Ronald K. Armstrong

Getting a job in the film industry can be very challenging. It is not like other industries, which are based upon how well your resume is written or how well you interview. Industry jobs are very lucrative and highly sought after. This is in part because they can be very rewarding experiences presenting the opportunity for travel, glamour and fame. Although not advertised, most of these positions are secured through social networks, referrals and word of mouth. So being a social butterfly can be to your advantage.

Most people in the industry are looking to employ dependable, honest and hard working people. It is not an industry that is conducive to working with newcomers. When money is at stake and people's reputation on the line, no one wants to try the new gal or guy. In addition, it can be an industry where the turnover rate is very high. Start out first with preparing a good resume one which focuses on your particular expertise. List previous productions you've worked on before. If you are just starting out try working on some student projects or intern positions to build your resume. You can get some great resume and interview tips at: www.careerstrategies.blogspot.com. Next, here are some killer techniques that will help you get your first gig.

Develop a social network. These are usually friends and family members working in the industry or know of someone who is working. Keep in contact with them through email and phone calls. If there is a new project or open position they are likely to spread the word. A great way to make these contacts are at industry functions. Go to these events and collect as many email addresses as possible. The next day start emailing the people that you've met but DO NOT ask if they know of any gigs. Your goal is to develop a rapport so that they trust you. With that trust firmly established they will open up to you regarding important news and events. In recent years the Internet has really exploded with job opportunities. Do a Goggle search for film organizations and chat rooms. Sign up for as many as possible and make it a point to stay in touch with them on an ongoing basis.

Another technique is to get a list of films about to go into production. The Ross Report and the Hollywood Reporter both carry complete lists. Create interesting looking post cards that highlight your expertise and field. Send the postcards out to the production manager and also to the production company on a monthly basis. The idea here is to keep your name in the spot light. As I said earlier the Internet is a really great place to find work. One of the best sites to visit is the Mayor's Office in your city. When films come to your area they have to file for a permit. The Mayor's Office then keeps records which they post on their site of available film jobs.

Keep in mind not to put too much weight on the job itself rather look at it as a networking opportunity. You may need to take a job that pays nothing in order to make the necessary contacts. If you play your cards right one job can lead to another and so forth. Just make friends with as many people as possible but don't be intrusion. There are also job boards that specialize in film work. One great thing about them is that they allow you to set up a "job agent". These virtual agents work by emailing you alerts whenever a new position is posted. You can sign up for one at www.rkacinemasociety.com or www.freecastingcalls.blogspot.com.

Organizations can be an instrumental tool in your job search efforts. Not only will they invite you to important industry networking events but they can be the key to getting into an internship, mentorship and training program. I would also advise signing up with temp agencies as well. Now there are literally hundreds of agencies out there that specialize in everything from accounting to graphic arts positions. Find an agency that places for entertainment jobs and register with them. The trick here is to call the agency everyday asking if they have work for you. Don't wait for them to call you rather make yourself available to them. My last bit of advice would be to take the proactive approach. Create a great website and start emailing your URL out. This is part of your marketing campaign. Write interesting blurbs about yourself and the productions you've worked on. This will create a buzz about you and your service.

Now here's the killer technique that is sure to help you land job after job. On your website create a job board and offer to post open job positions for free. When people start sending you breakdowns you'll be in for sure. If you do this right you will be the first to get information on new jobs in your area. But to really make this last technique work be sure to share the information with your network. If you scratch their back they'll be sure to scratch yours by passing along any good gigs to you. Follow these tips and you'll be getting the steady work you've always wanted!

Ronald K. Armstrong is a noted author, filmmaker and recruiter. He is President of the RKA Cinema Society which is an organization dedicated to helping aspiring actors and filmmakers. Mr. Armstrong is also the founder of the revolutionary Kamitic Acting System.

http://www.rkacinemasociety.com

Company Research Interviewing Success Strategies

Writen by Carla Vaughan

Employers can tell which job candidates have done company research and which ones have not. Candidates who can offer information about the organization's mission statement, growth expectations and/or major competitors are the ones who will be most likely to find themselves receiving job offers.

Find out as much as you can about the company. At the very least, check out their web presence. The more you know about the company, the better prepared you will be and the more likely you will be to succeed during the interview. You are certain to be more confident and prospective employers will take notice.

Here are two good reasons to perform company research: One reason to find out more about the prospective employer is to determine if you want to work there. Not all positions are created equal. Another reason is to be able to respond appropriately in the interviewer when you are questioned.

Here are some things you should know. Consider each of the following questions carefully. If you are asked these questions in an interview, how well will you be able to respond?

These questions are about the company itself:

• What do you know about our organization?
• How well do you think our company is positioned for the future?
• Why do you want to work here?
• If we don't accept you for this position, is there another department you like?
• Do you think you will fit in well with our corporate environment?
• What do you know about our products/services?
• How will you contribute to our corporate goals?

There are many places to do research to find out the answers to these and other important questions. One of the easiest, of course, is the internet. Many companies have their own websites, so you can find out a great deal of information there. Another way to find out about a particular organization is to review news articles and PR websites for recent activity regarding the organization. Anything of major concern will be noted in the news/media.

Another place that is often overlooked, but most likely has more information than any other source, is your local library. When you visit just ask the librarian to point you in the right direction. It may take a little more legwork, but the information is usually more abundant and better organized than any web search.

Some companies will be easier to research than others. Public companies are easier to find information about then private companies. Privately held firms are under no legal obligation to make their financial statements public. Any organization that has publicly traded stock must disclose certain pieces of financial information per the Securities and Exchange Commission, so you will find information readily available on them.

Research is important if you want to be prepared for the job search process. Find out what you need to know in order to make informed decisions. If you want to get the job offer, you have to make sure you know what the company is all about.

Company research can lead to interview success!

Carla Vaughan

Carla is the owner of Professional-Resume-Example.com, a site devoted to assisting candidates in the job-search process. She holds a B.S. in Business from Southern Illinois University and has authored several books.

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A Good Work Ethic What Is It

Writen by Carl Mueller

Having a good work ethic can take you a long way in your career.

I've seen numerous references to the historical meaning of phrases like "good work ethic" and rather than getting bogged down in various interpretations of what it means, the reality is that employers tend to look favorably on staff who are considered to have a strong work ethic.

People often refer to someone as having a good work ethic when they work hard however I think there is a lot more to having a good work ethic than just this.

I've found that showing your colleagues and superiors that you care and have a good attitude with regards to your work can help you build a good reputation that carries you far.

To me, having a good attitude goes hand in hand with having a good work ethic.

I've found that it can be easy to exceed the expectations of others simply by being someone who is reliable, diligent and professional. Conversely, having the opposite of these traits can be your quickest way to being seen as a lazy employee who is not held in high regard by others.

These days, companies often get by with fewer staff doing more work so being seen as someone with a good work ethic can really help to distinguish you from others especially during periods of downsizing or conversely when it comes time to promote someone.

To me, having a good work ethic in a modern sense refers to being professional, diligent and caring about your work and the people you work with.

Completing your work on time, not wasting the time of your colleagues, sending professional emails without typos, offering your help to others when they require it. I think these are all hallmarks of people with a strong work ethic.

A positive attitude goes a long way, too.

Carl Mueller is an Internet entrepreneur and professional recruiter who wants to help you find your dream career.

Visit Carl's website to separate yourself from other job searchers: http://www.find-your-dream-career.com

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Choosing A Private Investigator School

Writen by Low Jeremy

People who want to go into the security business have a lot to learn if the individual has never served in the military or in law enforcement. This is because the years of service has made the person ready to go out in the field and have the job done.

Those who are thinking of becoming a private investigator have to do more than just read The Hardy Boys or watch Magnum P.I. on television. This is because the streets are very different than what network wants to perceive in such shows.

The best place to learn everything there is to know is a private investigator school. Some colleges can teach the individual about criminal justice and forensics. People who graduate can work as a criminal analyst in the lab or on the field.

But if college seems to long to start working as a private investigator, some of these also offer shorter courses online. This means the individual doesn't have to go to campus but do everything from the homework to the exams via the Internet.

When choosing the private investigator school, here are a few things the student must be aware of.

1. How much is the cost of the tuition? Some people have other priorities such as family and bills to pay and it will be difficult to study with money to pay for it.

2. There are a lot of schools that will teach the person on private investigation. The person should check if this place is accredited by the Board of Education and if the faculty has the credentials and licenses needed to teach such courses.

When the person has graduated from a reputable institution, it will not be that hard anymore to get a license. The individual might not have enough money to start an agency so it is best to work for someone else temporarily until one is ready to do so.

Those who want to start in this position can check the newspaper, the directory or even the Internet to find one of these schools. It is best to get at least 10 then cut this number down after talking with a representative from that institution and from former alumni.

Being a private investigator is like working back stage before starting show. This is because it is the responsibility of this person to check things out before the client decides to make the next move.

Low Jeremy maintains private-investigator.articlesforreprint.com .This content is provided by Low Jeremy. It may be used only in its entirety with all links included.

Screening Job Applicants What Really Goes On Behind Closed Doors

Writen by Jason Adams

The first goal of any hiring manager is not to find a candidate, but to ELIMINATE unqualified candidates. Most hiring managers reading your resume will take the pile of up to 500 letters they received and try to separate the definite "no's' (Don't Call) into one pile and the interesting resumes into the second pile (Might Call). They then go back and eliminate again until what they have is a manageable pile (5-10 max) of pre-qualified candidates (To Call).

Getting into the second pile (Might Call) is your first goal. The first cut may take you from a stack of 500 resumes to a smaller yet still intimidating stack of 20.

At 20 resumes, the reader will spend 2-3 minutes on each resume versus just a few seconds the first time through. The objective here for the hiring manager is to take the stack of 20 down to a more manageable 5-10 resumes mentioned above.

At 5-10 resumes, the reader will be spending some quality time reading what you have written. They may be highlighting and making notes about the things that interest them the most or closely align with what they are looking for.

A few more resumes will be eliminated during this round, but not necessarily put back into the Don't Call pile. These candidates go into the Might Call pile but will only be called only if the hiring manager cannot find enough qualified candidates from 4-8 resumes they have left. This is the To Call pile that you want to end up in.

The hiring manager begins to make some calls and do some initial phone interviews. From here a few more people may be eliminated for a variety of reasons. Some of the people may have already taken other positions or the hiring manager does not like the candidate enough to invite him or her in for a face-to-face interview.

The hiring manager will keep interviewing until they have invited 3-5 people in for a personal interview.

As the realistic numbers I've indicated above reveal, in order to be invited in for an interview, you'll need to have a resume and cover letter better than 495 other candidates. Notice I did not say you needed more education, better experience or more years on the job than the other people applying for the same job. You just need to have better paperwork..."you just need a better story." This will be the topic of a future article.

Jason Adams is President of Street Smart Sales and Marketing and author of the highly acclaimed book The StreetSmart Job-Changing System. For more information visit http://www.StreetSmartSalesAndMarketing.com

How To Earn More Money From Your Work

Writen by Momodou Sabally

This idea of making more money from your work could be likened to the concept of Trade Marking. The willingness and persistence in consistently producing excellent output ensures that people will always see your mark in your work. It is a great asset for one to be associated with quality output and the reverse is also true.

A successful manufacturer says "if you make a good pin, you will earn more money than if you make a bad steam engine."

"If a man can write a better book, preach a better sermon, or make a better mouse trap than his neighbour," says Emerson, "though he build his house in the woods, the world will make a path to his door."

This is the power of trade marking. Why would they come to you even if you live in the woods? You would have created a trade mark for yourself. People would only part with their hard-earned money to purchase value.

To do what you do well as the motto of my alma mater Saint Mary's University has it "age quod agis" that is the key to success. This is of tremendous importance because it builds for you a great reputation that could earn you tons and tons of tangible and intangible rewards.

Even if you feel that your employer is not paying you enough for the job you are doing, it behoves you to keep on working and to even work harder, for you will surely be paid for it; not necessarily by your current employer but surely some day you will be rewarded, if you persist in making a trade mark out of your work.

In his book The Master Key to Riches, Napoleon Hill says "an important principle of success in all walks of life and in all occupations is a willingness to Go the Extra Mile; which means the rendering of more and better service than that for which one is paid, and giving it in a positive mental attitude."

Ralph Waldo Emerson also supports the habit of going the extra mile as he succinctly put it in his essay on compensation, "if you serve an ungrateful master, serve him the more. Put God in your debt. Every stroke shall be repaid. The longer the payment is witholden, the better for you; for compound interest on compound interest is the rate and usage of this exchequer"

What we gain from our work is much more than the money we are paid, the greater reward is contained in the intangible rewards of experience and value. You never know when an alternative employer will come across your work and hire you; or better still you might apply for another job and if your unjust employer knows that you are going to quit his establishment, he would surely pay you more to stay but that will only be the case if you give the work your best in spite of being underpaid.

In his book, "Pushing to the Front" Orison Swett Marden advises that one should not dwell too much upon the salary you are paid, for he says that you have something of far greater value at stake: "your honour, your whole career, your future success, will be affected by the way you do your work, by the conscience or lack of it which you put into your job. Character, manhood and womanhood are at stake, compared with which salary is nothing."

So what is stopping you from creating your own trade mark? Make the work that comes from your hands unique in quality and supply it to the fullest possible quantity. Success will be yours!

Momodou Sabally is a Motivational Speaker and Author. He has developed a series of articles for Instant self-motivation available at his website www.mlsabally.com

5 Top Tips For Handling Telephone Job Interviews

Writen by Clare Jaques

Telephone interviews are usually used as the first stage in the screening process.

Although people sometimes get nervous about them, they're actually a chance for you to make a great first impression.

Being offered a phone interview is a really good sign. It means the company is seriously considering you for the job. It also saves you the time and expense of travelling to a face-to-face screening interview.

Telephone interviews are normally quite basic, without too many trick questions.

Typically, a company will want to get to know you a little - get a feel for the personality behind the CV. They'll probably ask you a few questions about your CV, work experience, skills, background and why you want the job. It's easy to prepare for this type of question, before they call you.

It's really important to take a telephone interview seriously. It's more than just a chat: the interviewer will be deciding whether to invite you to a face-to-face interview. You should treat it as seriously as any other type of job interview.

To prepare for a phone interview, it's critical to:

1. Set the call up for a time when you're able to relax and not be disturbed.
   This might mean asking to be called outside of office hours.
   

2. Don't do it at work.
   You'll be too nervous to do yourself justice. And what would happen if your boss walked in?
   

3. Dress as you would for a face-to-face interview.
   Sit upright in your chair and hold the phone as you would at work. All of this helps you present a professional image. If you're at home, in your jeans and lounging on the sofa, you could come across as being too laid back.
   
4. Really listen.
   You can't see the interviewer, so you'll need to concentrate on their tone of voice and what they're saying. You won't get the visual clues that tell you what they thought of your answer, so you'll need to put in the effort to listen to their response. You might be surprised how much information a "pregnant pause" can give you.
   
5. Think about your body language.
   Try to imagine the other person sat on their end of the phone and move your body as though you were looking at them in a normal conversation. If you would normally smile, then smile. This will help you avoid sounding "wooden" on the phone.

In summary: as long as you take it seriously and prepare well, you should breeze through the telephone job interview and make it to the next round of recruitment. Good luck!

Clare Jaques is Director of InterviewStuff.com

Clare is an international consultant, trainer and coach, specialising in business communication skills.
Her considerable recruitment experience has led her to become the Job Interview Expert for Monster's online job seekers' forum.

She is passionate about helping job-seekers get the job they want and helping companies of all sizes to recruit the right people.
To find out more about how to be a job interview success, visit InterviewStuff.com

Four Easy Steps To The Career Of Your Dreams

Writen by Dr. Eileen Silva

Have you ever wondered if it would be possible to find the career of your dreams? What if you could --- without consideration to the education, talent, or attributes you feel might be needed --- design a future for yourself and your loved ones that included everything you ever wanted to accomplish in a career? Well . . . the good news is . . . it's possible! Most people don't do it because they don't know how, or they are not willing, to take these four easy steps, which lead to dream fulfillment:

Step #1. Visualize yourself successful in your dream career one year from now. In other words, begin with the end in mind. Let your mind explore all aspects of your dream job performance. Now, simply bring yourself backward in time to the present day, stopping each month, noting what activities would be going on and jotting them down. Now, you have a list of activities from months 11, 10, 9, 8, 7, 6, 5, 4, 3, 2, and this month. What do you need to be doing today, then, that is necessary to form your dream career? Since you are likely already in your own networking home-based business, I'm going to take a middle-of-the-road approach and say that you will want to be earning $10,000 a month in a year and be full time in your business. Your distributors will number 500+, and you will have the full support of your family. Your children will stamp brochures, prepare orders, and make deliveries, if necessary. Your spouse will have let go of all resentment about your freedom and will be enjoying, with you, the financial and emotional rewards of owning a life.

You all will look healthy, vibrant, and successful. You will charismatically attract those you want, rather than trying to persuade all the passers-by. You now need to organize the work schedule that arises from this mental exercise and start executing it on a daily basis, without fail.

Step #2. Choose your mentor, and then volunteer your services with someone who is already successful at what you want to do. Become tireless in mastering all that you can, and avoid the tendency to improve on anything until you have produced and mastered it exactly as first presented (this one is tough for most of us). This step is a real time saver and perhaps your whole success could hinge on it. Let's face it: most of us are constantly reinventing the wheel in MLM --- working on "our own" trainings, brochures, flyers, etc. Just remember this: in 1987, my husband, Taylor Hegan, and I developed a huge organization, with over $21,000 in income our first month, and we launched a new company here in the United States --- all with only a single typewritten brochure, which had almost no information in it.

It is more important that you "be" a certain way, than it is that you "do" a certain thing, if you really want your career in MLM to blossom. Your mentor will be the one to keep you on track in distinguishing the difference between "being" and "doing," so if you want your ideal career to be immersed in high integrity, as well as high-income production, you'll need to be sure this person's ethics are firmly in place. Besides being a dollar cruncher who can drive income, your mentor needs to embody the elements of service that you're looking for.

Step #3. Divide the masteries you need into small steps that you can handle. It comes back to the old --- "How do you eat an elephant? --- One bite at a time." metaphor.

If, for example, you can see that you will need to learn how to do an effective phone presentation, and you are terrified of that, you should begin your mastery by simply setting a phone appointment for your prospect to meet your sponsor on the phone. Then, all your sponsor has to do is to make the pitch.

Recently, a distributor landed a half hour radio interview for me just like that. He had no idea how to get me on the radio, but he was willing to learn. I coached him, and as soon as the phone call (which went great) was over, he said, "Boy, that was easy! You two hit is off so well that I didn't really have to say another thing after I introduced you."

Maybe your lesson in all this is to learn to work smarter, not harder. For some reason, most distributors fail to utilize the power of that third party credibility, which is just more exciting than simply speaking with one person.

Step #4. Get your family to create a dream list and make the fulfillment of that list a priority, as you become successful in your home-based career. If, for example, your wife would like to quit her job and manage the home and family full-time, then earmark a significant portion of your growing income for her job salary replacement. She will be more supportive of evenings out and Saturday trainings, if her dream fulfillment is your dream motivator. In addition, if your children want the skating or tennis lessons that your additional income will provide, then they'll be a lot more supportive..

In fact, one of my favorite reasons for people being in a home-based business --- other than it being the last bastion of tax relief left in America today --- is that it is one of the only careers where every member of the family can participate and contribute on some level. We all can relate to the dream of the family that works together and plays together, then stays together.

It is time for you to take your commitment up a few notches to a degree of real passion --- and then, go for it! You can, and should, control your own destiny, with the implementation of these four easy steps, because if you don't, someone else will. It really comes down to this: either you will fulfill your own career dreams or you will work your whole life to fulfill someone else's. Which would you prefer?

Eileen Silva, Ph.D., N.D. is a metabolic health balancing expert, talk show guest, and lecturer. Dr. Silva is also an individual, group, and corporate weight management consultant. Contact Dr. Silva at http://www.easilymakingmoney.com

Salary Negotiation Compensation Advice From A Recruiter

Writen by Carl Mueller

As a recruiter, I'm used to negotiating salary and compensation on behalf of my job candidates with the hiring manager of the company they are interviewing with.

Salary and compensation negotiation is one of the things a recruiter typically does when helping someone get a job so if you're not a good negotiator this can be one of the things they can help you with if you decide to use a recruiter.

Here are some tips that I've learned in my time as a recruiter that might help you next time you're negotiating salary for yourself with a potential new employer.

1. Let the employer bring up the issue of money first. Ideally, you should let the interviewer broach the issue of money (ie. "How much money are you looking for?") not you. Employers generally don't want money-motivated staff whose main concern is salary since people can easily switch jobs if they can get more money elsewhere.

Certainly, if you're working with a recruiter you can let them know what salary you're looking for since they need to know what range is acceptable to you and avoid wasting your time with jobs that don't match your requirements.

2. Don't state a desired salary range. The problem with saying "I'm looking for a salary of $30,000-$40,000" is that while you might be thinking that you're showing flexibility by stating a wide range, you could actually be low balling the salary you end up getting offered.

While you might be thinking that you'd like the higher end of this salary range (ie. $38,000) the hiring manager might be thinking you'd be happy with $30,000 since you did state that $30,000 was in your acceptable range! While the hiring manager hopefully wants to be fair, some might not offer you $40,000 if you state that $30,000 would be acceptable, which is basically what you're saying with this stated range.

Ideally you want to go into an interview knowing the salary range that the company is offering. A recruiter can definitely get this information for you. Knowing the salary range being offered ensures that you don't price yourself out of range and don't lowball yourself either.

3. Don't state a salary that you won't be happy accepting. If you tell a hiring manager you'd be happy with $30,000 do not expect to be able to go back to them later in the interview process and then ask for $35,000. It can be difficult to get a higher salary agreed to once you've verbally mentioned a lower one. As we spoke about in Point 1, let the employer bring up the issue of money first and try your best to understand the job fully before committing to a stated salary figure.

While you don't want to evade the question if you're asked "how much money are you looking for" during a job interview, you also don't want to ruin your chances at getting a better figure by making a mistake handling the salary question.

The longer you can delay the issue of money in an interview process the better.

A good recruiter should be able to help you with salary negotiation since that's part of their job and since as the middleman, they can negotiate on your behalf without the emotional aspect that can come along with this issue if you were doing it yourself.

Plus, they should have a solid understanding of exactly what parts of the job offer might be open to negotiation especially if this is a hiring manager or company that they've successfully dealt with before!

Carl Mueller is an Internet entrepreneur and professional recruiter who has written an ebook for career-minded individuals: http://www.RecruiterSecretsRevealed.com

Recruiter Secrets Revealed sheds light on job search and career management "secrets" that you can use to supercharge your career and distinguish yourself from other job searchers.

How To Plan For A Great Career

Writen by Tony Jacowski

There are various schools of thought on how to plan for a great career. Previously staying with one company from the start to end was known as the key to career development. In time of course, you were likely to climb the corporate ladder. At present, this attitude has changed. This does not imply that the old theory failed but people have had to make adaptations considering that your present day job may not even have existed a few years ago. When forming guidelines on how to plan for a great career, it is essential that you maintain a flexible attitude towards your job requirements.

When planning, it is essential to categorize short and long-term goals and a plan on how to meet them. At work, very often your superiors help you recognize and implement career development goals. Identifying what you want from your job will help you plan for a great career. It is very similar to drafting a simple how-to-do list. You may want to make a career development plan list. This could include:

• Detailed development goals
• Skill / Knowledge requirements
• Duties to be fulfilled
• Completion dates
• Computation of success
• Progress achieved

Research

Start to assemble all of the resources you are going to need. This starts right at the onset. As you start to learn about your career, you need to research, attend appropriate meetings, understand concepts and implement all you learn. It is advisable to exhibit patience and not jump into multiple projects simultaneously. When planning a great career change it is important to allot adequate time for each new venture prior to taking up something new. At every step on the way it is important that you learn valuable skills. This should be practiced at every stage of your career even if your present job status is not the most satisfactory.

Stay Vigilant

Though you may have a very stable plan for yourself, you must also stay vigilant. Apart from performing at your workplace, keep yourself updated regarding the upcoming opportunities and developments in your field of expertise. Also ensure that within any organization, you represent your career growth plans to your manager. This is especially true at the time of appraisals and performance reviews. At the time your managers talk about your career goals for the future, it is essential that you present your career plans to your superiors in the most professional manner.

Constructive Criticism

When you do receive any coaching and performance feedback, it is important to act upon them. This helps clear a number of obstacles and makes the path to a great career a lot easier to traverse. Don't let your career plans take a back seat in case you are not appreciated or management does not express any interest in your plans. In time, all of your planning and hard work will pay off. Evaluate

Constantly evaluate your progress and identify if your plans need to be modified or expanded. This helps create a lot more opportunities and acts as a whetstone that continuously stimulates your performance levels. It is essential that you locate a career mentor within your organization that will help you meet your personal career targets and motivate you to perform at your very best.

Tony Jacowski is a quality analyst for The MBA Journal. Aveta Solution's Six Sigma Online ( http://www.sixsigmaonline.org ) offers online six sigma training and certification classes for lean six sigma, black belts, green belts, and yellow belts.

You Are Approaching Retirement Yet You Wish To Continue Working What Are Your Options

Writen by Tali Nizic

You held a senior management position in Finance, Human Resources, Sales & Marketing, etc for the past many years. You are now a few months away from the mandatory retirement age at your company. Although your retirement income will be more than sufficient to sustain your current life style, you are not ready to say good-bye to the corporate world, so what would some of your options be and how will you go about achieving them? Here are some options/suggestions:

When income is not a concern, giving back to the community is a wonderful thing. You may consider volunteering on a board of directors in a non-profit organization that provides services to kids, adults, or seniors. There is a very big emphasis today on improving board governance and ensuring integrity – from finance to fund raising and so on, therefore and individual holding senior management roles is very attractive and important. In case you have a non-profit organization that you believe in and would like to contribute to, simply approach the Executive Director and let them know that you would like to become a volunteer either in the Finance Committee of the Board, the Executive Committee of the Board or the Board of Directors itself. You will be pleasantly surprised to find out how many sub-committees these organizations have from fund raising initiatives to governance issues, hence non profit organizations are constantly on the look out for volunteers with rich employment experience.

When income is a concern, Private as well as Public Corporations are always in need of qualified contractors that are able to "hit the ground running". With your extensive work experience either in finance, human resources, sales & marketing and so on you are very qualified to take on a series of interim or fixed term management roles. Your services will be welcomed by a start up organization where they require to set up policies, procedures, hire new talent and so on or a turnaround situation where they require expertise with lenders, staffing, negotiations etc. Then there are always interim roles such as covering for a maternity leave; system implementations or performing a role of a vacant position while the organization carries on its search for the permanent candidate.

Your first step in all of these situations is crafting a resume that details your professional experience and achievements. In case you require assistance in crafting your resume, there are many resume services available today. It is a fee for service, and they can be located with a simple Internet search. Prior to engaging a service, ask for references. Along with your resume you will require a cover letter. Each cover letter must be tailored to the position that you have in mind. Once again, there are services today that will be able to assist you in crafting the cover letter. To identify positions, you may want to contact your immediate network of colleagues, clients, and friends and let them know that you are available and interested in contract work or interim management assignments.

A very important link in your network is employment agencies that specialize in the placement of candidates in short and long term assignments. Research the market for these organizations; understand what kind of positions they recruit for, the type of clients they service, their recruitment process, their customer service practices and so on. Share your profile with the agency; let them know what you are looking for, follow up with the recruiter from time to time so that you may be top of mind when an assignment matching your skill set comes up.

Remember that we live in a society today that recognizes the value of a long and successful career and the varied skill sets that individuals bring to many organizations. Rest assured that you are not alone in seeking post retirement employment.

Wishing you much continued success!

Tali is the President & CEO of Controllers On Call (http://www.controllersoncall.ca), niche staffing organization specializing in the placement of middle to executive level accounting, finance and human resources professionals in contact and full time positions. She writes and publicly speaks about topics related to employment.

Bullseye Interviewing

Writen by Tamara Jong

An interview is much like a blind date. You have sweaty palms, heart palpitations, shaky nerves and a preconceived notion of what could happen. The perfect scenario unfolds in your mind, where you are calm, cool and collected, dressed smartly, totally in control, enthusiastically meeting the other person's gaze and brimming with confidence. However, that idea has begun to unravel, because as of right now, you are LATE, because you got lost, forgot your resume, wore a shirt that is making you sweat and have pulled a muscle breaking in new shoes. As you are being led to the boardroom, you're informed that your possible Superiors will be sitting in. Panic sets in with the realization that this blind date is over before it even begun.

What is needed therefore, is a realistic and proactive approach. If you're a mere mortal like the rest of us, then you do get nervous about a job interview. If we could accurately predict the outcome of this situation, life would definitely be easier to plan. While we can't accurately control the results, we can bank our odds if we keep the pointers below in mind.

Basic Combat:

Wardrobe:

Do your homework. Find out what the corporate culture is. Check out the company's website on the net. Go to the media area and find out what type of functions they attend or sponsor. Is the work environment business casual or corporate? Wear what is considered acceptable attire and meet that standard. Make sure your wardrobe is clean, odor free and neatly pressed.

Research:

While this may not be the only job you've applied for, read information on the company involved. Understand what the position entails in detail. Keep a copy of the posting for yourself. Know your own resume inside out and be able to explain examples of your work and how it fits into their job description. Take down the name of the person you'll be seeing, how to spell and pronounce their name and note (or ask) if it's a Mr., Mrs. Ms. (Yes, this is important). Although you can't rehearse the exact answers when you don't know the questions you'll face, it's possible to find out what the latest interview trends are on Career sites or in your local bookstore.

Body Language

Greet your potential employers with a firm handshake and smile. Look the interviewer(s) in the eyes, but don't make them uncomfortable by staring. Try to relax by taking a deep breath. Tapping your foot and fingers or chewing gum is considered a faux pas. It's best to match the body language of the interviewer(s), but not in a mechanical fashion.

The Actual Interview

Think positively and keep it all in perspective. Based on your abilities, education and work history, THEY called you. This is your unique moment to market YOU. You need to believe that you are by far, the best candidate for them. Make sure you look neat and orderly and pop in a breath mint for good measure. Slang or acronyms are not appropriate in your speech. Remember not to confuse confidence with arrogance and don't interrupt or hijack the interview. When asked a question, pause and reflect on the answer and try to listen to be clear and concise. When they ask, "Do you have any questions?", ask the ones you have prepared mentally based on your research and relevance to this interview and position. If this job still interests you, let them know and thank them for their time.

Remember, an interview is really just the beginning of the process, but first impressions not unlike a blind date can either make for a great story or fodder for the fire. Make this your opportunity to distinguish yourself from the pack and get that second "date".

About The Author

Tamara Jong is the Marketing Professional for www.canjobs.com, a leading Canadian owned and operated on-line recruitment site.

tamara@canjobs.com

The Basics Of Real Estate License

Writen by Stephen Kreutzer

Real estate is an industry that can help people experience great wealth. Many of the worlds richest people have made their money through real estate. It is no surprise that many people are looking into real estate as a career. Getting a real estate license allows you to help people buy and sell real estate. Each state has its own procedure on how to get a real estate license.

A real estate license is required in every state in order to practice as a real estate agent or broker. To get a license a person must be 18 years old or older, graduated high school or have a GED, and pass a written licensing test. Some states require schooling or college course work. The reason for testing and licensing is that real estate can be complicated and the laws can be hard to understand.

There are two levels of licensing in each state. A real estate agent can be a broker or salesperson. A broker can act on behalf of a client and a salesperson can only perform under the supervision of a broker.

The license test is administered by a state agency and the name of the actual test varies form state to state. You should go to the testing agency to determine your states exact licensing procedure. There are many variations on requirements like age, background, and education.

If education is required you should find out the specifics about this requirement. Some states require college course work, while others only require special real estate courses.

The test format can change at any time, so be prepared for any format. Basically, though, most states have a multiple choice test. The test will either be one part or broken into two parts. If in two parts, one part will generally cover key points and the other will get into specifics.

If you are wanting to persue a career in real estate the first step is finding out how to take the licensing test and how to prepare for it. Once you obtain your real estate license you are on your way to an exciting career.

About the author: Stephen Kreutzer is a freelance publisher based in Cupertino, California. He publishes articles and reports in various ezines and provides information on real estate licenses at Your Real Estate License!

How To Become A Bounty Hunter 7 Steps You Should Take

Writen by Jon Grider

Bounty Hunters or "Fugitive Recovery Agents", as professionals in the field prefer to be called, have a very exciting and rewarding career, however if you are considering a job in this field there are steps you should take become a successful Bounty Hunter.

1. Determine if you have what it takes to be a Bounty Hunter - Bounty hunting can be very dangerous if you are not careful you can find yourself in jail, or dead.

1. Find out the laws in your State - Every state is different when it comes to Bounty Hunters, you will need to find out what your state requires to become a bounty hunter.

1. Get Training and Licensed - In some states formal training is not required (most states require some type license) however you will not want to become a bounty hunter without learning the ropes first. There are several manuals online that can help you get started, the one I refer people to can be found at http://www.bountyhunterguide.com it will give you everything you need to know to get started.

1. Find a Mentor - The is probably one the most important steps, most new bounty hunters want to go out on their own and try to be the best, but you can save yourself a lot of grief by learning from someone who has walked the walk.

1. Develop your Skip Tracing Skills - Skip tracing is one the skills you will use most as a Bounty Hunter. Do everything you can to build on your skip tracing skills, read books, articles online, use online tools etc..

1. Network with other Bounty Hunters - Network with other bounty hunters in your area as well as in other states online, this can be very helpful in locating a skip in some cases.

1. Get Started - Once you have gone through the steps above you are ready to get started. Get out there and find that skip!

Now you know how to become a Bounty Hunter, follow these steps and you're on your way. But do not underestimate the need for proper training; this could be the difference between life and death on the job.

Jon Grider is respected author and publisher in the field of Fugitive recovery. To find out more about how to become a Bounty Hunter visit http://www.bountyhunterguide.com

Turn Your Professional Obstacles Into Opportunities

Writen by Kimberly Virdure-King

Your daily grind has lost its groove. Your career is just a job that provides a paycheck. You dream of making a living doing what you most love, yet your thoughts are swiftly put to rest with the reasons you can't: you need more education, training or experience, you can't afford to pursue your ideal career or it's not the right time.

Obstacles have as much power as you grant them - they're nothing more than perception. Here are a few points to help you wrap your mind around your possibilities for success, regardless of your obstacles.

1. Know Your Dream Busters. Any thought that doesn't support what you most want for yourself is a direct threat to your success. Put thoughts that start with I should, I could, I would, I might or I can't to the test. Let's be honest, these are usually excuses for not going after the prize. Try beginning one of these thoughts with 'I will …'. Say it out loud without thinking of the reasons why you can't.

2. Take an Honest Look at Your Goals. Hesitation, procrastination and excuses may be a signal that you're not focused on the right path for you. It's not uncommon to pick up other people's dreams without realizing; such as becoming a lawyer to make your parents proud. If you say "I will" and you don't feel enthused about it, consider whether you really want to pursue that course of action.

3. Share Your Intentions. Knowing "you will" accomplish something leads to saying you will. Once you're clear about your intentions, incorporate them into your identity. Tell your friends, associates, family and even people you meet. Saying "you will" connects you to others who are willing to help you. You'll also experience a sense of accountability as you become an advocate for your dreams.

4. Turn Obstacles into Opportunities. Consider the actions needed to move past your obstacles the very first steps in working your dreams. Write down each obstacle and develop clear, measurable action steps to move past them. For example: if you haven't asked for the promotion you want because you need to develop a particular skill set; find a class, teach yourself online or connect with a mentor. Draft a proposal that shows your competency for the desired position. Pitch your proposal. Consider other opportunities by reviving your resume and actively marketing yourself within your industry. Jump out of contemplation by doing something every day to move closer to your professional goals.

If your professional life is nothing more than work, you can't afford not to move past your obstacles. Commit to taking the steps needed to get to where you want to be. Your perceived obstacles will be replaced with motivation and momentum as you align your professional goals with what you really want for yourself. You'll make more room in your life for success - simply by saying "I will". As you look back, you'll wonder why you ever thought "I can't".

Kimberly Virdure-King is a Work Life Design Coach who coaches Moms through the challenges of pursuing new professional directions and shaping their careers to support their familial and personal interests. Women are using the resources at http://www.momentacoaching.com to refine their career paths, start businesses and strenghten their negotiation and networking skills. If you're a mother who's serious about succeeding in your business or career, partner with Kimberly to launch a personalized career plan you can work with.

Working For Me Inc

Writen by Terry Hadaway

"Where do you work?" is one of the top three questions to ask someone when you run out of things to say. Most people respond to that question with a description of their employment status--company, job title, job history, stock prices, and a description of the view from their offices (or cubicles). But in today's freelance world, describing one's work can be a challenge. Let me explain what I mean.

I am an adjunct university professor, lead motivational seminars, conduct faculty training on adult education principles, operate an elearning company, ghost-write books, and write articles. To say I am self-employed is an understatement.

When you tell people you are a freelance writer, they respond as if that is some sort of code for "I can't find real work." When you say, "I work from home," they equate you with the scamming spammers who send emails they think you might open. (Newsflash to spammers: I report them as spam without ever opening them!) When you describe yourself as a conference leader or motivational speaker, people lump you into the pile with the bad religious programming that we find on local access cable. To say you are a ghost-writer can't be proved because, by contract, you're not allowed to disclose your assignment. (Second newsflash: Many of today's top authors can't write! They have great ideas, but putting them on paper is not their area of giftedness!)

Instead, I prefer to say I work for Me, Incorporated, a company dedicated to its employees and their success! Because Me, Inc. is a small company, there are few personality clashes, overhead is low, and meetings are almost non-existent. At Me, Inc. there is no time clock, no designated lunch hour, no dress code, and the atmosphere is almost like being at home. Each employee gets free, reserved parking and the commute is never an issue. At Me, Inc. every employee is directly responsible for the success of the company and receives bonuses for completing extra work.

That description of my working conditions usually gets a wide-eyed response from people who work for companies where conforming to the corporate image is the most important task.

It might be difficult for me to describe what I do, but I sure am having a great time doing it! Think about it!

Dr. Terry Hadaway is an author, motivational speaker, university professor, and conference leader who is recognized as a leading authority on elearning, decision-making, and adult education. Visit http://www.rapidfirelearning.com.

Should You Become A Realtor

Writen by Ron LeBlanc

Have you asked yourself that question lately? I did and I decided the answer was yes. Let me tell you what led up to it.

I have been using realtors to purchase some of my investment properties. The Multiple Listing Services can be a great place to find properties, and one has to be a licensed realtor in the US to access them. I'm not sure what the laws are in other countries, so this discussion will be of only the US.

Each time I buy a property, the realtor collects almost 3% at the closing, and in order to sell properties quickly, I also list with a realtor and pay almost 6%. I always assumed it was a real pain to go through the process to become a realtor, and besides, I am a real estate investor – why would I want to be a realtor?

A realtor that I used where I live in Boulder told me I should get my license just to invest in real estate. He explained that in Colorado I could do an online course for as little as $795 and take the exam then host with Keller-Williams for way under $100 per month. I never realized it would be that inexpensive.

When he also explained that after my first few deals that there was NO SPLIT on personal deals – I was sold!

One of the things we investors like to do is get cash at closing. I have my strategy to do just that now! I have a financer who does 100% investor financing and now I can collect the buyers agent commission at closing! Cha-ching!

Selling my properties is easy because I can do my own listing on the MLS and not pay a listing agent fee.

I would say an equally compelling reason I chose to become a realtor is for the access to the MLS. You might say that is not important, but even when you are buying a "for sale by owner" or FSBO, you must have a good idea what it is worth. No one can know all possible neighborhoods, so if you want to do a lot of shopping, you have to run a lot of comparables.

Some realtors may run several for you – some may run quite a few, but I like the idea of sitting down myself and doing my own market analysis. Yes, I know there are other ways of getting data, but nothing beats the MLS for convenience. I trust my own analysis over anyone else's, so the access to data means a lot to me.

That is why I made the decision to get my license. I get more information and control and the cost is recovered in just one personal deal. Yes, there is a time commitment to a company, but it will not deter you from your investing activity.

If you disagree with me and want to use a realtor, then if you are anywhere near Boulder…by all means call me :)

Copyright 2006 Ron LeBlanc

Ron LeBlanc is a real estate investor who is a licensed realtor in Colorado. He gets a huge charge out of helping people through the fear and hurdles of attaining financial independence. He lives with his wife and 2 boys in Boulder, Colorado - the best place on Earth to live. Visit him at http://www.boulder-realestate-investors.com

Career Change Develop The Mental Strength To Bring The Change

Writen by CD Mohatta

Advising others to change career sounds very simple and a workable proposition. When it comes to us, it becomes one of the toughest decisions to implement. A career change needs lot of mental preparation. If you have a family, that may get disrupted by your career change. The income may stop for some time. The decision itself may turn out to be a wrong one. It needs mental strength to change career. Let us see what it requires.

A change of career shifts us from a comfort zone to a zone full of discomfort in the beginning. For a full time production engineer, a change to a career as human resources consultant may need a total about turn, back to school and learning new skills for the new job. Some people change careers so totally that it looks incredible. Let us talk about changes that can be done more smoothly. I am talking about learning about a new career along with the old one and then shifting to the new career slowly. This process also requires mental strength, because it needs lot of extra work.

The first barrier that one encounters while thinking of career change is- how did I get into a wrong career? What if my new decision also turns out to be wrong? What if I continue with my present career? Why should I change my career? Some of these questions need head to answer and some questions are for the heart such as asking why did I chose the wrong career to begin with, may involve damage to self esteem, and acceptance of failure.

Before thinking of changing career, one needs to do analysis of life goals, and deciding about how the present career does not satisfy those goals. Only after deciding that something drastic needs to be done can one think about changing career. One has to develop mental and emotional strength to undergo these changes and emerge a winner again.

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