Your Next Job
This information originally was in a Readers Digest article a few years ago. I found it worth sharing with you. I hope you find it helpful. Sadly, we are in a period of job instability. When you hear words such as restructuring, planned reduction, repositioning, downsizing, etc. you know it isn’t going to be a good day.
You may wonder what jobs will go first. Technical jobs that depend on lower skilled labor and information technology support are at a greater risk. Jobs that require more creativity and decision making are not necessarily safe either. As I am sure you have noticed, many companies are outsourcing work to freelance “by the job” agents.
Some are choosing to hire a career coach. Their haven’t been any governing bodies that certifies coaches, unless it has happened in recent days since this has been written. There are directories available which could be helpful.
careermanagementalliance.com
careerdirectors.com
The best way to find someone is by word of mouth, someone who has had a positive experience. Experience is more important than certification. Find someone who is effective.
There are numerous sites to help in finding a job or a career.
profiler.com This site has a 320 question multiple choice interest and skill survey you can take.
There are several sites which can help with your resume. It is recommended to search the several reputable sites to help with building your resume effectively. When using the sites, look at the tools provided for using power words which makes the resume more effective.
There are jobs which are considered recession proof. I’m sure that can be left up to individual opinion. Some say there are 9 hot job fields. Of course, these are subject to change as the wind blows. We will go with these 9 job fields for our discussion here.
1. Education
a. Postsecondary teachers
b. Teacher assistants
c. Educational, vocational, and school counselors
2. Energy
a. Power plant operators
b. Insulation workers
c. Electrical power line installers and repairers
3. Environment
a. Environment scientists
b. Environmental engineers
c. Hydrologists
4. Financial services
a. Financial advisers
b. Accountants and auditors
c. Sales agents for securities and commodities
5. Government
a. Government property inspectors
b. Immigration and customs inspectors
c. Urban and regional planners
6. Health Care
a. Registered nurses
b. Dental assistants
c. Medical records and health information technicians
7. International Business
a. Interpreters and translators
b. International management analysts
c. Market research analysts
8. Law Enforcement
a. Probation officers
b. Court reporters
c. Paralegals
9. Technology
a. Computer systems analysts
b. Network systems and data communications analysts
c. Computer, ATM, and office machine repairers
Work At Home Possibilities
There are several possibilities available. Jobs range from telemarketing and virtual assistance to software development and graphic design. Be sure you do your homework to weed out the bad companies. You can go to the BBB website at bbb.org/library. No matter what, don’t send money, account numbers or Social Security number until you are well along in the hiring process and know exactly whom you are dealing with.
Some companies are recognized leaders and are worth looking into.
arise.com
workingsolutions.com
liveops.com
alpineaccess.com
westathome.com
Each of these companies specialize in outsourced call center jobs that can be done from home with compensation being fair, with the exception of Live Ops who pays per minute you are on the phone, this is based on the latest information available. There are some set up fees with some companies, so be sure and check into these details.
Virtual marketplace sites such as elance.com, upwork.com, guru.com, these sites link freelancers who have specialized skills, such as, video editing, blog writing, or web developing with employers, by having candidates bid for jobs.
Online Job Resources
There are so many resources available now which makes it much easier to look for a job that is according to your skill set. You can go to the large job boards and sites with a broad focus. You can go to sites devoted to your local area and your specific job search specifics.
Let’s look at some of the clearinghouse sites.
job-hunt.org
quintcareers.com
Here’s some great Job Boards
monster.com
careerbuilder.com
Here’s some major job search engines
indeed.com
simplyhired.com
jobster.com
Here are a few more sites to consider
jobfox.com
craigslist.org
oodle.com
Caring for your career is more important than ever. Whether you want to move up, make more money, or change everything. A first step would be the need to manage your career.
You know what you earn now. But do you know what you could be making? Salaries are now pretty much an open secret. The information on these sites can help reassure you or motivate you to make a change.
Check out these websites,
salary.com
payscale.com
glassdoor.com
Network now, before you need to. It’s not what you know, it’s who you know. Social and professional networking sites like Facebook and Linkedin are the fastest growing way to connect online. Here’s some sites that you can find helpful,
linkedin.com
plaxo.com
ning.com
facebook.com
It is always good to know who is hiring. Whether you’re looking or not, it pays to keep current on who’s hiring and for what.
Creative and Tech
krop.com
dice.com
Executive
theladders.com
6figurejobs.com
vault.com
Finance
efinancialcareers.com
Government
usajobs.gov
Health Care
biospace.com
healthcareerweb.com
Hospitality
hcareers.com
Non Corporate
snagajob.com
employmentguide.com
Non Profit
idealist.org
Regional
jobing.com
Retail
workinretail.com
Others
latpro.com
vetjobs.com
Some have considered working abroad. If you have considered doing this, you can look at sites such as, monster.com and craiglist.com. Look at country specific listings and possibly city specific listings, in some cases. You may consider opening an account with a bank that has branches in the US and the country you may be living in. Be aware that medical care varies widely. You may want to meet with a currency exchange specialist, so you can purchase and deposit large amounts of currency when the rate favors you.
Other things you should consider are,
Scan all your important papers.
Ask a friend or relative to be your liaison back in the States for any problems that may arise.
Subscribe to a VoIP service like Skype. International calls via the internet are much cheaper.
Expect culture shock. It can take up to two years to start feeling comfortable.
Work as long as you can. This will help in the long run when you do decide to retire. It is best to start as soon as possible. Staying employed reduces the number of years you’ll have to live off of your retirement and gives you time to rebuild your savings and boost future Social Security payments. Hang in there for as long as possible.
You may wonder what jobs will go first. Technical jobs that depend on lower skilled labor and information technology support are at a greater risk. Jobs that require more creativity and decision making are not necessarily safe either. As I am sure you have noticed, many companies are outsourcing work to freelance “by the job” agents.
Some are choosing to hire a career coach. Their haven’t been any governing bodies that certifies coaches, unless it has happened in recent days since this has been written. There are directories available which could be helpful.
careermanagementalliance.com
careerdirectors.com
The best way to find someone is by word of mouth, someone who has had a positive experience. Experience is more important than certification. Find someone who is effective.
There are numerous sites to help in finding a job or a career.
profiler.com This site has a 320 question multiple choice interest and skill survey you can take.
There are several sites which can help with your resume. It is recommended to search the several reputable sites to help with building your resume effectively. When using the sites, look at the tools provided for using power words which makes the resume more effective.
There are jobs which are considered recession proof. I’m sure that can be left up to individual opinion. Some say there are 9 hot job fields. Of course, these are subject to change as the wind blows. We will go with these 9 job fields for our discussion here.
1. Education
a. Postsecondary teachers
b. Teacher assistants
c. Educational, vocational, and school counselors
2. Energy
a. Power plant operators
b. Insulation workers
c. Electrical power line installers and repairers
3. Environment
a. Environment scientists
b. Environmental engineers
c. Hydrologists
4. Financial services
a. Financial advisers
b. Accountants and auditors
c. Sales agents for securities and commodities
5. Government
a. Government property inspectors
b. Immigration and customs inspectors
c. Urban and regional planners
6. Health Care
a. Registered nurses
b. Dental assistants
c. Medical records and health information technicians
7. International Business
a. Interpreters and translators
b. International management analysts
c. Market research analysts
8. Law Enforcement
a. Probation officers
b. Court reporters
c. Paralegals
9. Technology
a. Computer systems analysts
b. Network systems and data communications analysts
c. Computer, ATM, and office machine repairers
Work At Home Possibilities
There are several possibilities available. Jobs range from telemarketing and virtual assistance to software development and graphic design. Be sure you do your homework to weed out the bad companies. You can go to the BBB website at bbb.org/library. No matter what, don’t send money, account numbers or Social Security number until you are well along in the hiring process and know exactly whom you are dealing with.
Some companies are recognized leaders and are worth looking into.
arise.com
workingsolutions.com
liveops.com
alpineaccess.com
westathome.com
Each of these companies specialize in outsourced call center jobs that can be done from home with compensation being fair, with the exception of Live Ops who pays per minute you are on the phone, this is based on the latest information available. There are some set up fees with some companies, so be sure and check into these details.
Virtual marketplace sites such as elance.com, upwork.com, guru.com, these sites link freelancers who have specialized skills, such as, video editing, blog writing, or web developing with employers, by having candidates bid for jobs.
Online Job Resources
There are so many resources available now which makes it much easier to look for a job that is according to your skill set. You can go to the large job boards and sites with a broad focus. You can go to sites devoted to your local area and your specific job search specifics.
Let’s look at some of the clearinghouse sites.
job-hunt.org
quintcareers.com
Here’s some great Job Boards
monster.com
careerbuilder.com
Here’s some major job search engines
indeed.com
simplyhired.com
jobster.com
Here are a few more sites to consider
jobfox.com
craigslist.org
oodle.com
Caring for your career is more important than ever. Whether you want to move up, make more money, or change everything. A first step would be the need to manage your career.
You know what you earn now. But do you know what you could be making? Salaries are now pretty much an open secret. The information on these sites can help reassure you or motivate you to make a change.
Check out these websites,
salary.com
payscale.com
glassdoor.com
Network now, before you need to. It’s not what you know, it’s who you know. Social and professional networking sites like Facebook and Linkedin are the fastest growing way to connect online. Here’s some sites that you can find helpful,
linkedin.com
plaxo.com
ning.com
facebook.com
It is always good to know who is hiring. Whether you’re looking or not, it pays to keep current on who’s hiring and for what.
Creative and Tech
krop.com
dice.com
Executive
theladders.com
6figurejobs.com
vault.com
Finance
efinancialcareers.com
Government
usajobs.gov
Health Care
biospace.com
healthcareerweb.com
Hospitality
hcareers.com
Non Corporate
snagajob.com
employmentguide.com
Non Profit
idealist.org
Regional
jobing.com
Retail
workinretail.com
Others
latpro.com
vetjobs.com
Some have considered working abroad. If you have considered doing this, you can look at sites such as, monster.com and craiglist.com. Look at country specific listings and possibly city specific listings, in some cases. You may consider opening an account with a bank that has branches in the US and the country you may be living in. Be aware that medical care varies widely. You may want to meet with a currency exchange specialist, so you can purchase and deposit large amounts of currency when the rate favors you.
Other things you should consider are,
Scan all your important papers.
Ask a friend or relative to be your liaison back in the States for any problems that may arise.
Subscribe to a VoIP service like Skype. International calls via the internet are much cheaper.
Expect culture shock. It can take up to two years to start feeling comfortable.
Work as long as you can. This will help in the long run when you do decide to retire. It is best to start as soon as possible. Staying employed reduces the number of years you’ll have to live off of your retirement and gives you time to rebuild your savings and boost future Social Security payments. Hang in there for as long as possible.
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