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Volume 24 Number 106 September 2014
Finding Your Niche in The Finance Industry The Top 50 Jobs in Public Health Diverse Perspectives: Hiring People with Disabilities Career Transition Guidance for Veterans
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an you imagine how boring life would be if you knew how everything would turn out before you experienced it? Think back to a fun night you had with friends. Did it unfold exactly how you thought it would? Probably not. The future never unfolds exactly the way we expect it. Change makes our day-to-day operations more interesting, fun and strangely magical. Resisting change will slow down your progress in your pursuit of happiness. Sometimes an unexpected turn of events will leave you smiling. When that happens, be appreciative and observant and appreciate what has been presented. It is how you react when things don’t go your way that shapes your outlook on life and builds the strength within yourself to conquer the journey to success and happiness. Things turn out in your favor...probably more often than you are aware of, but when they don’t, it’s best just to roll with it. Your life will probably not turn out as perfectly as you imagined. This doesn’t mean you can’t live a life full of joy and satisfaction. You just need to stay open-minded and be easygoing when things change. How you approach the path to your most important goals is dictated by your interpretation of the constant curve balls the world throws you. If you react with a positive attitude, odds are you’ll be in for a positive outcome. Turning your focus to living in the here and now. More often than not, we find ourselves looking too far ahead into our future. While it is good to have an idea of how we want our future shaped, we shouldn’t over analyze every detail that might affect this plan. We have to accept the fact that changes will be made and it’s best to react with optimism. Until then, try focusing on the present and make the most of it.
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Table of Contents 5 Nursing Career Options
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How to Use SEO Techniques to Create The Perfect Resume and LinkedIn Profile Page 4 Diverse Perspectives: People with Disabilities Help Fulfill Your Business Goals
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3 Job Hunting Tips for Millennials
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Working in Finance: What Should You Pick for Your Major?
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Finding Your Niche in The Financial Industry
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5 Tip for Getting A Government Job
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Career Transition Guidance for Veterans
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Choosing The Right Fonts
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Core Facets of A Professional Presence
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8 Ways To Give Employees More Effective Feedback
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The Top 50 Jobs in Public Health
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5 Easy Principals for Realistic Goal Setting Page 45 Interview Tip: Be Likable
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Top Jobs for The Future
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5 Nursing Career Options for The BNS Mandate
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part of a nationwide movement to improve patient care, the nonprofit Institute of Medicine recommended that 80% of the nursing workforce have a Bachelor of Science in Nursing degree by 2020. Within two years of the initiative’s unveiling in 2010, the percentage of nurses with a BSN or higher had risen slightly to 50%. However, enrollment in RN to BSN programs jumped by more than 22% during the same period, the Institute of Medicine reported. Recent years also have seen a growing number of healthcare providers take steps to raise the educational level of their nursing staff, including some hospitals that now mandate that RNs have a BSN or obtain one within a set timeframe. A 2013 survey by the American Association of Colleges of Nursing (AACN) found that more than 40% of healthcare employers require new nurses to have at least a BSN. The AACN considers a BSN to be the “minimum educational requirement for professional nursing practice.” The Institute of Medicine cited several factors in calling for nurses to have higher levels of education, including the evolving healthcare system, an aging population and the rising number of patients with chronic conditions. The organization also noted the need for additional nurses to assume leadership roles. Attaining a BSN can position registered nurses for professional advancement in a number of clinical and managerial roles. As the AACN notes, “The nurse with a baccalaureate degree is prepared to practice in all healthcare settings—critical care, outpatient care, public health, and mental health.”
The nurse with a baccalaureate degree is prepared to practice in all healthcare settings—critical care, outpatient care, public and mental health. calu_diversity ad:Layout 1 6/25/14 12:07 PM health, Page 1
Among the career paths available to RNs with a BSN:
Nurse Educator: Responsible for training the next generation of nurses, these professionals may design, teach, evaluate and revise academic curriculum for RN to BSN and other degree programs. Nurse educators may also write grant proposals, conduct research and help maintain clinical standards in nursing. At the postsecondary level, nursing instructors nationwide earned an average annual salary of $68,640 in 2012, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS). Nurse Manager: These professionals typically are responsible for recruiting, retaining and supervising nurses. They also may assist patients and families, collaborate with physicians, manage finances and oversee medical records. Nurse managers often juggle multiple roles in working with healthcare organizations, physician groups and nursing staff. The BLS forecasts strong job growth (23%) through 2022 for the category of workers that includes nurse managers. Case Management Nurse: Often working with specific categories of patients, whether based on demographic factors or types of medical condition, case management nurses oversee treatment and care plans for long-term effectiveness. Duties can include scheduling and coordinating preventative care visits and surgeries, researching treatments and procedures, and working with insurance companies. Clinical Research Nurse: A relatively new category of nursing professional, clinical research nurses specialize in the care of patients participating in research, often at research centers or academic medical facilities. According to the National Institutes of Health, these professionals help recruit and enroll research study participants, ensure the integrity of research data and comply with reporting regulations, as well as provide clinical care. Geriatric Nurse: The aging of the baby boom generation is fueling the need for additional healthcare providers and services, including geriatric nurses who provide specialized care for elderly patients. These professionals work in traditional hospital settings, as well as in hospices, home healthcare facilities and nursing homes. They provide preventative care, administer medication and conduct screenings for patients who have age-related conditions such as dementia, osteoporosis, arthritis and chronic pain. Article provided by www.jacksonvilleu.com
C A L I F O R N I A U N I V E R S I T Y O F P E N N S Y LVA N I A Your Education Partner for Life
CALU CALIFORNIA UNIVERSITY OF PENNSYLVANIA, a comprehensive regional institution of higher education and a member of the Pennsylvania State System of Higher Education, is a diverse, caring and scholarly learning community dedicated to excellence in teacher preparation, liberal arts, science and technology, and professional studies. The University enrolls about 8,200 students in graduate and undergraduate programs taught by nearly 300 full-time faculty. For more than 160 years Cal U has been known for its educational excellence and for its commitment to the core values of INTEGRITY, CIVILITY AND RESPONSIBILITY.
Integrity, Civility and Responsibility are the official core values of California University of Pennsylvania, an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer. Women, minorities, veterans and people with disabilities are encouraged to apply. California University of Pennsylvania is M/F/V/D/AA/EOE.
To learn more about us visit: www.calu.edu To search positions or apply for a job visit: careers.calu.edu
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CALIFORNIA UNIVERSITY OF PENNSYLVANIA
A proud member of the Pennsylvania State System of Higher Education.
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How to use SEO Techniques To Create The Perfect Resume and LinkedIn Profile by Paul Maplesden
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ou may have heard of Search Engine Optimization (SEO) - the practice of tweaking various onsite and offsite features of your website to appear in search results - but did you know that you can apply SEO techniques to your resume and LinkedIn profile as well? There are several SEO principles that you can follow to enhance how your resume and profile appear, helping employers to easily find your details and enhancing your chances of getting an interview. You can apply these techniques to both your resume and your LinkedIn profile. In this article, we’ll show you how to: • Use effective keywords in your resume and profile • Keep the content of your resume sharp, focused and accurate • Use titles in a powerful way • Link to your resume and use social media
Use effective keywords in your resume and profile
Keywords are used in SEO to tell a search engine about the content of your website and why it’s relevant. You can use keywords in your resume or profile in a very similar way.
Keywords are used in SEO to tell a search engine about the content of your website and why it’s relevant. You can use keywords in your resume or profile in a very similar way, as follows:
Focus on precise verbs, nouns and descriptions relevant to your work experience
Use precise nouns and verbs as keywords throughout your resume. This could include areas like your title in the jobs you did, accurate descriptions of your responsibilities and more. An example could be: ‘Project Manager for New Site Construction - Responsible for creating and managing project plans, financial control of all budgets, resource management of multiple teams.’
Avoid too many adjectives and buzzwords
Ohio Valley Educational Cooperative Minority Recruitment
The Ohio Valley Educational Cooperative (OVEC) with a membership of 13 public school districts is actively seeking certified minority teachers and administrators for elementary, middle and secondary positions. OVEC is located in north central Kentucky and serves the following school districts: • Anchorage Independent Schools • Bullitt County Schools • Carroll County Schools • Eminence Independent Schools • Franklin County Schools • Gallatin County Schools • Grant County Schools
• Henry County Schools • Oldham County Schools • Owen County Schools • Shelby County Schools • Spencer County Schools • Trimble County Schools
To obtain an application, send a post card to:
OVEC
P.O. Box 1249 • Shelbyville, KY 40066
www.ovec.org
An Equal Opportunity Employer
We pledge equal access to a teaching environment that supports diversity and equality regardless of race, color, religion, gender, age, national origin or disability.
Search engines seldom pay attention to words that don’t add value to the content of a webpage, just as recruiters don’t pay attention to buzzwords, hyperbole and unnecessary content. This means you should avoid using too many adjectives like ‘energetic’, ‘passionate’, ‘focused’ and the like.
Think of different words to say the same thing
If you’ve had a number of different positions in the same field, some of your responsibilities from job to job may have been similar. If this is the case, try to find different words to describe your responsibilities and titles each time you include them.
Put important keywords at the start of paragraphs and sentences to add emphasis
You want employers to pay attention to the most important parts of your resume or profile, so put your important keywords close to the start of each section, paragraph or sentence where possible.
Keep the content of your resume sharp, focused and accurate
Search engines are becoming better at understanding where websites can really add value; you should think of your resume or profile in a similar way.
Short and concise is better
Try to make every word in your resume or profile count. This means avoiding any temptation to pad out your resume, being very sharp with your descriptions and making it as easy as possible for a recruiter to scan and understand your resume quickly.
Use lists where it makes sense
People love things to be broken down into easily understandable, bitesized chunks. An excellent way to do this is by using bullet points and lists. Use these in your resume and profile where it makes sense to highlight key points.
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Keep all information relevant, simple and factual
Employers will not spend long looking at individual resumes, and you only have a few seconds to grab their attention. This means that you should make your resume clear and simple, avoid using long words unnecessarily and ensure it contains only the most relevant, factual information.
You should review and double-check your resume and profile for accurate English use. This means proofreading them for spelling, punctuation, grammar and more to make sure that they read well and are error-free.
Make sure that your English use is correct and accurate
You should review and double-check your resume and profile for accurate English use. This means proofreading them for spelling, punctuation, grammar and more to make sure that they read well and are error-free.
Use titles in a powerful way
Search engines use the headings and titles in a webpage to better understand what the page is about. You should use titles and headings throughout your resume in a similar way.
Put your headings in bold
You want your headings to stand out, so put them in bold or make them a slightly larger font.
Use headings and subheadings
It’s fine to use different levels of headings in your resume. For example, you may have a main heading of ‘Employment History’ and then a subheading for each of your specific positions or employers.
State what is under each heading and use keywords
You want your heading to concisely explain what the reader will find underneath it, so make sure that it succinctly describes that. You should also make sure that you use relevant keywords in your heading. When you use headings for your job titles, be sure to include the relevant title of your job.
Link to your resume and use social media
Social media and links are powerful signals that let search engines know what content is popular. You can apply a similar kind of thinking to your resume or LinkedIn profile.
WEST VIRGINIA SCHOOL OF OSTEOPATHIC MEDICINE Lewisburg, West Virginia The West Virginia School of Osteopathic Medicine (WVSOM) is a free-standing osteopathic medical school nestled in the Allegheny Mountains. As one of the original seven colleges of osteopathic medicine founded in this country, WVSOM brings over 40 years of history serving the health and wellness needs of the Greenbrier Valley, the state of West Virginia, and beyond. WVSOM, consistently named a “Great College to Work For” by the Chronicle of Higher Education, is seeking physicians to join their faculty.
WVSOM IS CURRENTLY RECRUITING FOR THE FOLLOWING POSITIONS ●Family Medicine Faculty ●Osteopathic Principles & Practices Faculty ●Pediatrician or Pediatrician/Internal Medicine Faculty
●Internal Medicine Faculty ●Pathology Faculty
For full job descriptions, please visit: www.wvsom.edu/employment Or please contact Leslie Bicksler, Associate VP for Human Resources at (304) 647-6279 or lbicksler@osteo.wvsom.edu WVSOM is an Equal Opportunity Employer WVSOM is an Affirmative Action and Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and will take action to ensure that employment practices are free of discrimination. WVSOM is committed to achieving excellence through a diverse workforce. WVSOM does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, marital status, veteran or military status, disability, or genetic information.
Linking to your resume or profile
If you can link to your resume or profile in a responsible and reasonable way, you should do so. You might link from a resume sharing site, from various social media accounts or from other websites that accept resume or profile submissions.
Using your LinkedIn networks
LinkedIn is designed for people to connect based around shared employment interests, professional skills, groups and more. Spend some time learning how LinkedIn fits together and use your networks there to get visibility to your profile and resume.
Sharing on other social media networks
If you belong to other groups, communities or social media networks in your profession or related fields, you can also think about promoting your resume or profile where it’s relevant.
IN CLOSING
As you can see, it’s easy to use SEO techniques to improve how you create, present and share your resume and LinkedIn profile. These simple steps can help you significantly improve the visibility of your professional skills, experience, employment and history, enhancing your chances of getting an interview and landing the dream job. Article provided ConstantContent.com
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New York Institute of Technology (NYIT) is a leader in providing career-oriented, technology-driven professional education to 12,000 undergraduate and graduate students around the globe. We are committed to offering access to opportunity to qualified students and to supporting applications-oriented research that benefits the world. In delivering on this promise, NYIT hires extraordinary people who can thrive in a dynamic, diverse, and interdisciplinary environment. We continually look for energetic, outside-thebox thinkers to advance our institution, and 21st-century education, on a global scale. Our more than 2,000 skilled and highly dedicated faculty and staff members are actively engaged—and we are looking for others to join us in building an ever-better NYIT. NYIT offers more than 90 programs of study through its: • School of Architecture and Design • School of Education • School of Engineering and Computing Sciences • School of Health Professions • School of Management • College of Arts and Sciences • College of Osteopathic Medicine We believe that the best results are achieved when talented people with diverse experiences, ideas, and backgrounds work together to solve issues and support our students. At our campuses in Manhattan, Long Island, and around the world, our work environment is creative, collaborative, cutting edge, rewarding—and fun. We offer a generous and comprehensive benefits package. For more information and a complete list of employment opportunities, visit nyit.edu/jobs. NYIT is an AA/EEO institution.
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DIVERSE PERSPECTIVES:
As employees, individuals with disabilities add to the range of viewpoints businesses need to succeed, offering fresh ideas on how to solve problems, accomplish tasks and implement strategies. We are seeking faculty and staff who are committed to the community college mission, actively engaged in promoting diversity, and prepared to use their unique strengths to experiment and innovate in the name of student success. For more information visit:
www.necc.mass.edu NECC is an Affirmative Action, Equal Opportunity Employer. Women and Minorities are encouraged to apply
100 Elliott Street — Haverhill, MA 01830
930 Colorado Avenue • PO Box 10000 • Montrose, CO 81402
For updated job postings and application procedures, please visit our website: www.mcsd.org This school district subscribes to a policy of nondiscrimination in relation to race, sex, religion, national background, age, marital status, and handicaps.
People with Disabilities Help Fulfill Your Business Goals
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y fostering a culture of diversity, or a capacity to appreciate and value individual differences, in all aspects of their operations, employers benefit from varied perspectives on how to confront business challenges and achieve success. Although the term is most often used to refer to differences among individuals such as ethnicity, gender, age and religion, diversity actually encompasses the infinite range of individuals’ unique attributes and experiences. As the nation’s largest minority — comprising almost 50 million individuals — people with disabilities contribute to diversity, and businesses can enhance their competitive edge by taking steps to ensure they are integrated into their workforce and customer base.
In the Workforce
Perhaps more than any other group of people, individuals with disabilities have the ability to adapt to different situations and circumstances. As employees, they add to the range of viewpoints businesses need to succeed, offering fresh ideas on how to solve problems, accomplish tasks and implement strategies. Hiring people with disabilities can positively impact a business’s bottom line. Recruiting and retaining workers with disabilities is one strategy to counter the effects of the aging and shrinking workforce. This untapped labor pool can offer a source of skilled employees and can contribute to increasing retention and reducing turnover. In addition, tax incentives and technical assistance can assist with accommodations, which are often relatively easy and inexpensive to implement. To gain these benefits and others, employers should take steps to attract and retain employees with disabilities, such as: • Seeking out qualified candidates with disabilities for job openings • Establishing a system for educating all workers about the value people with disabilities bring to an organization • Incorporating a disability focus into any diversity training program • Ensuring that internal professional development programs are available to people with disabilities • Providing employees with disabilities with candid and prompt feedback on their performance in the same manner as provided for individuals without disabilities • Making certain that training and other off-site activities are accessible to employees with disabilities • Taking advantage of tax credits and education resources to provide accommodations for both new employees with disabilities and employees returning to work following an illness or injury
In the Marketplace
NECC is comprised of dedicated individuals who serve in a number of different capacities. We offer competitive salaries, outstanding benefits and a career development program second to none. NECC employs more than 800 professionals, and we believe that workplace diversity is a valuable asset. Our firm commitment to diversity stems from our belief in the benefits of incorporating different backgrounds, perspectives, cultures, and life situations within our organization.
View our latest job postings on our website at:
www.necc.org We stand in support of equality for and advancement of all people based on their qualifications and actions alone without regard to color, gender, age, religion, national origin or disability.
THE NEW ENGLAND CENTER FOR CHILDREN 33 Turnpike Road Southborough, MA 01772
A business’s commitment to diversity is also reflected in its customer base, and companies are beginning to recognize the value of people with disabilities as a target market. Organizations such as the National Organization on Disability estimate that Americans with disabilities represent more than $200 billion in discretionary spending — not
Hagerstown Community College 11400 Robinwood Drive • Hagerstown, MD 21742
Hagerstown Community College is committed to the recruitment, selection, hiring and retention of a diverse workforce. To view and apply online visit: www.hagerstowncc.edu HCC does not discriminate against any individual on the basis of race, sex, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, age, sexual orientation, or conditions of disability in the admission and treatment of students, educational programs and activities, scholarship and loan programs, hiring of faculty and staff, or any term and conditions of employment. The College is a committed equal opportunity employer.
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including their extended families and support networks, who are also a significant market segment. When deciding how to spend this money, individuals with disabilities have the same standards as all customers — they want quality products and services at competitive prices. To tap this market, businesses should take steps to ensure their marketing efforts convey that people with disabilities are valued as customers. Such steps may include: • Incorporating people with disabilities into the business’s marketing strategy • Testing proposed marketing tactics among people with disabilities • Implementing promotional tactics specifically targeted to people with disabilities • Ensuring that communication channels for advertising and promotion reach people with disabilities • Incorporating people with disabilities in advertising and other promotional activities • Recognizing that the disability market is a diverse one in and of itself and that one size does not fit all • Defining how and why the disability market needs the business’s products & services • Including people with disabilities in product development, keeping in mind that products created to the meet the needs of people with disabilities often turn out to have widespread applicability • Devising simple modifications to make existing products and services accessible to people with disabilities
Resources to Assist
Building partnerships is critical to incorporating individuals with disabilities into diversity goals, and a number of resources are available to help employers in their efforts, including: U.S. Department of Labor, Office of Disability Employment Policy (ODEP) 1-866-ODEP-DOL (1-866-633-7365) (V) or TTY. ODEP is a U.S. Department of Labor agency that provides national leadership to increase employment opportunities for adults and youth with disabilities. Employer Assistance and Resource Network (EARN) (1-855-275-3276) (V/TTY) EARN is a free service that connects employers looking for quality employees with skilled job candidates. EARN, which is a service of ODEP, can also provide technical assistance on general disability employment-related issues. Job Accommodation Network (JAN) 1-800-526-7234 (V/TTY) JAN is a free consulting service from ODEP that provides individualized accommodation solutions and technical assistance regarding the ADA and other disability-related legislation. It also educates about self-employment options for individuals with disabilities. State Governors’ Committees on Employment of People with Disabilities State committees on employment of people with disabilities can provide guidance to employers on how to recruit and retain qualified individuals with disabilities. Vocational Rehabilitation (VR) State VR agencies can help employers identify qualified, job-ready candidates with disabilities to fill their workforce needs. Centers for Independent Living (CIL) CILs are community-based, nonprofit organizations that improve opportunities for people with disabilities to live independently and productively. Article provided by the Bureau of Labor Statistics
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Hiring people with disabilities can positively impact a business’s bottom line. This untapped labor pool can offer a source of skilled employees and can contribute to increasing retention and reducing turnover.
Diversity is of paramount importance to Columbia Basin College. CBC prides itself on building a campus that is welcoming and accessible to ALL persons. We exist in an environment of diversity, fairness and equity to ensure that the people of Benton and Franklin counties have access to educational programs. The College, located in the Tri-Cities, Washington, was rated among the top 10 places to raise a family and was named one of the leading cities for growth and development in the country. Please visit www.columbiabasin.edu/jobs to view job openings and application procedures. 2600 North 20th Avenue • Pasco, WA 99301 (509) 542-4567 ext. 2567 (HR)
Columbia Basin College reaffirms its policy of equal opportunity regardless of race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation and/or gender identity, age, marital status, disability (including the use of a specially trained guide dog or other service animal), honorably discharged veteran or military status, status as a disabled veteran, Vietnam era veteran, or the right of a mother to breastfeed her child.
We actively seek those candidates for employment who are competent in their subject area and who are open to continual personal, professional, and spiritual growth. For more information about employment opportunities, visit www.brothermartin.com or fax your resume to 504-286-8462. Brother Martin High School 4401 Elysian Fields Avenue New Orleans, LA 70122
We pledge equal access to a teaching environment that supports diversity and equality regardless of race, color, religion, gender, age, national origin, or disability.
MINORITY RECRUITMENT The Kentucky Educational Development Corporation
(KEDC), a cooperative of school districts is actively seeking certified minority teachers and administrators for elementary, middle, and secondary positions. KEDC’s Districts are located across Kentucky. Visit www.kedc.org/board for a list of participating school districts.
Harris County Department of Education
is a fast-growing tax-assisted organization serving school districts and the public in locations throughout the Houston, Texas area. We offer an array of benefits including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, Teacher Retirement System and Social Security.
For job opportunities visit us at: www.hcde-texas.org AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
Individuals interested in obtaining an application should send a letter or post card to: KEDC • 904 ROSE ROAD • ASHLAND, KY 41102-7104 An Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer
www.kedc.org
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126 WEST STREET • ANNAPOLIS, MD 21401
We Have Immediate Opportunities for service minded individuals! Our many departments include: •Administrative •Banquets •Culinary •Engineering •Front Office •Restaurant
www.loewshotels.com We encourage you to explore the benefits and opportunities associated with our hotel. Most benefits are effective 1st of the month following 90 days. We offer medical dental, sick, personal & vac pay, 401K, Direct Deposit, credit union, free Life Insurance, free parking, free meals, free bus passes, tuition reimbursement, discounts on hotel & restaurants, & fun work environment! Please send your resume and salary requirements to: www.loewshotels.com/careers We are an equal opportunity / drug free employer who is committed to a diverse workforce
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3 Job Hunting Tips for Millennials M by Lyndsay Wilson
aybe you’re a Millennial who has a headache from rolling your eyes at articles lamenting your lack of work ethic. Maybe your baby boomer parents have told you one too many times that they just don’t build kids like they used to. For those under thirty, the times are a-changing. The fact is that finding fulfilling work in today’s economy is harder than it was a few generations ago. If you spend any time at all on the Internet (and if you were born between 1981 to 2000, this is basically a given) then you’re probably aware of the bad reputation your generation has earned. Entitled but lazy, broke but materialistic, overeducated and sporting a massive chip on their shoulders, Millennials are painted as spoiled problem children. Generation Y counters this with the argument that they are actually more adaptable, more tech savvy and more independent than any generation before them. And they are most certainly not lazy. Having come of age in a turbulent social and economic environment, each day they navigate dilemmas their grandparents simply never had to contend with. Life as a young adult in a world that is more connected than ever means a generation which has a special, unprecedented relationship with technology and information. Playing up these strengths is the key to successful job hunting as a Millennial.
Clean Up Your Social Media Game
Nobody needs to tell you how important your online image is. With the majority of prospective employers scouting you out on Facebook or Twitter, you can be sure that how you portray yourself online is a big deal. Make friends with privacy settings and comb through photos and comments to find anything that makes you look less than employable. Draw clear lines between personal and public - a strange or slightly X-rated Pinterest board or Tumblr can make more difference than you realize. Try to think of social media as an avenue for self promotion. If you have a skill you want employers to know about, display it on your blog and show readers what you can do. This is especially true for jobs that rely heavily on design, programming or marketing - nobody will take your title as “SEO expert” seriously if it takes them 20 minutes to find your personal blog.
Dust Off Those Bootstraps
Delaware North Companies is a global leader in hospitality and food service that is grounded in a foundation of family ownership. For current employment opportunities and application procedures, please visit our websites:
www.KennedySpaceCenter.com www.delawarenorth.com EEO/AAP/M/F/D/V. Drug Free Workplace. Pre-employment Screening Required.
Delaware North Companies Parks & Resorts at KSC, Inc. Mail Code DNPS Kennedy Space Center, FL 32899 Fax: 321-449-4284
The unfortunate truth is that Millennials are often fighting against ugly stereotypes. Prove that you are an engaged, active and switched-on type and you’ll be taken seriously. This means taking your natural think-out-the-box perspective and applying it to your job search. Don’t simply build a CV - actively work to beef up your competence as a professional in general. In today’s economic climate, creativity and an entrepreneurial spirit are always in demand. Instead of passively waiting for others to give you direction, work on making yourself more marketable. Do online courses to boost your skills, volunteer, learn how to network and consider interning. By engaging with your field on multiple platforms, you increase the chance of meeting influential people, and, more importantly, being seen by those who want your expertise.
Have a Humble Attitude
This can be the single biggest stumbling block and a point of contention between older employers and younger hires. As a Millennial, you may be more comfortable with a loose work hierarchy or none at all. You may be dismissive of certain social rituals and come into the workplace with an air of superiority that others may not believe is warranted. Millennials are often quick learners, however, and have a familiarity with technology that makes older folk slightly uneasy. Let employers see how this can be an asset to them, rather than letting your value be obscured by a cocky attitude. Pay respect to dress conventions during interviews. Ask questions. Be willing to learn and accept that those who demand special treatment are the least likely to get it. It’s true that parents and older employers won’t entirely “get” the unique trials you as a Millennial face in the job market. Nevertheless, take heart in the fact that as the workforce of the future, your energy, passion and flexibility will never go unrewarded. Article provided by ConstantContent.com
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GE Retail Finance Imagination Applied
WORKING IN FINANCE:
Take this job and love it.
What Should You Pick for Your Major? by Brian DeChesare
So, which major has the highest chance of getting you into investment banking? You might think that only undergraduates have to think about that one, but it comes up even when you’re beyond that stage: when you go for Master’s or MBA degrees, you need to pick a concentration or major. You shouldn’t pick classes just to get into the industry – but you also need to make sure you’re not reducing your chances of getting in by picking the “wrong” major.
Considerations
You need to consider 5 factors when picking a major: Enjoyment – Even if you pick something “easy” like Art History, it’s tough to get through it if you’re not at least somewhat interested. Your GPA – Quantum Physics might sound cool, but not if you get a 2.0 as a result. Time Requirements – You also don’t want to spend all your waking hours at the lab, because that reduces networking and activity time. Your Story – Will your major support the “story” you tell interviewers? Or will it be as illogical as The Joker? How Bankers View It – They may not know the specifics behind every single major, but they view some as “easy” and some as “hard.” It gets complicated to weigh all these factors at the undergraduate level. But it’s easy to do that at the MBA and Master’s levels, so let’s start there.
Business School
You won’t have a “major,” but you can usually pick a concentration or focus with your classes. GPA is irrelevant because many top schools don’t even award grades – and while some classes may be more difficult than others, the perceived and actual differences are smaller. So this decision is simple: pick a concentration that supports your story. If you did sales & trading, got tired of it, and now want to move into corporate finance it won’t seem logical if you pick algorithmic trading classes. But if you worked in banking and now want to move into venture capital, then “Entrepreneurial Finance” classes would make sense.
ARIZONA REPUBLIC, PHOENIX Jim Ferreira
Careers at GE Retail Finance
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You applied to a Master’s program to take another shot at recruiting and to gain some prestige if you went to a lesser-known university. So you only have one choice: do a Master’s program in Finance. It makes absolutely no sense to go through the trouble if you’re going to spend your time analyzing English literature. Related areas like Accounting, Management, and so on can work but Finance is the safest bet and the best way to support your “story.”
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Related majors like Accounting, Management, and others can work, but Finance is the safest bet and the best way to support your “story.”
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September 2014 You still can’t waltz in with a 2.5 and expect to get interviews, but a 3.3 or 3.4 GPA doesn’t look as bad if you had a difficult major like Chemical Engineering. Go for one of the “medium” difficulty majors – that way you can get a decent GPA and have time for activities outside of school.
Time for Activities
Once you’re out of school, activities don’t matter – but as a student you don’t have full-time work experience, so you need to rely on being “interesting.” You can substitute internships, studying abroad, sports, or networking in for “activities” here. Regardless of how you spend your time, you need to be able to talk about something outside of school work and summer internships. If you’ve picked a more difficult major and really have no time, try to clear one semester or one quarter and use a study abroad experience as your “interesting fact.”
Now we get to the fun part. The choice of a major at the undergraduate level is more difficult because you actually need to take into account all 5 factors – enjoyment, GPA, time requirements, your story, and how bankers view it. Rather than doing a SWOT analysis here (I’ll leave that to the consultants in the room), I would summarize it like this: Pick a major that you’re at least some- Story Support what interested in, where you can get Similar to the “Why investment banka decent GPA (> 3.5 in the US system or ing?” question, there are 2 story categories: equivalent abroad), have time for at least 1 Non-business/finance major moving into major activity outside school, and that sup- business. ports your story. Business/finance major moving into investment banking specifically. Interest So your major has to support whatever Ideally, we would all pick something that you’re saying here. matches our interests precisely: video game For #1, your major should be either design, the history of sports, or physical your starting point (“I was interested in bioltherapy. But bankers won’t take you seriously if ogy, but then got interested in finance…”) you have a major like this on your resume. or your growing interest (“While in the So you have to compromise – one option biology major, I got exposed to finance in is to do a more serious major and then pick this one class / internship…”). something “fun” for your minor. Some Examples, Please… I knew you’d ask, so let’s go through them. GPA and “Easy” vs. Example #1 – The Biology Major: She “Hard” Majors Since bankers only spend 30 seconds picks Biology (not “easy” but not as diffilooking at your resume, they have a simple cult as other choices), gets a 3.6 GPA, and has time to lead a volunteer group outside classification system for majors: of work. Liberal Arts / “Creative” Majors – Easy She does a lab internship her first year but Economics/Finance/Some Sciences – Med. then moves into business development at a Engineering / Physics / Math – Hard Before you reply or leave an angry com- biotech company, gets more interested in ment, remember that these are not my own finance and does a couple related classes – personal views – this is simply how bankers and she gets into banking to advise biotech in a rush for time view the relative difficul- companies in the future. Example #2 – The Accounting Major: He ty of majors. goes to a state school, majors in Accounting, Bankers expect you to have a lower GPA gets a 3.7 GPA, and has time to be on if you did a “hard” major and a higher GPA his school’s Track & Field team. He did if you didn’t.
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an internship at a Big 4 firm, got some exposure to Transaction Advisory Services, and now wants to move into banking. While he learned a lot at the Big 4 firm, he wants to have a more direct role in shaping transactions and knows he can leverage his Accounting background to hit the ground running in banking.
Finance vs. Non-Finance Majors
You might now say, “Wait a minute – isn’t it always to your advantage to pick something like Economics/Accounting/Finance so you can tell a story around it and get decent grades?” You can’t really go wrong with one of those choices, so if you have no other preferences then it’s a good idea. Especially if you go to a lesser-known school, it’s in your best interest to pick a finance-related major because you have to work really, really hard to prove your interest. At “target” schools you have more flexibility, because bankers assume you can handle anything.
School-Specific Considerations
One special case occurs when your school is well-known in a specific field. The classic example is MIT – if you go there and major in Political Science, that would raise eyebrows no matter how accomplished you are. You’re better off picking something technical that plays to the school’s strengths. At a place like Wharton, specific classes may be important in the context of networking – hundreds of alumni have been through the same courses and you can “bond” over the experience.
Are There Any Classes You Definitely Need?
Super-advanced math classes are not helpful, so forget about those. If I had to pick 1 absolutely essential class, it would be Accounting. When you start working, you don’t want to be figuring out what an income statement is – you should be familiar with all the lingo and know how the statements link together. If your school actually offers modeling or valuation classes, those would be helpful as well – but not as essential as accounting.
What If You’ve Picked the Wrong Major?
There’s a decent chance you’ve already picked a major and completed a good portion of it – so what do you do if it’s the wrong one? If you’ve picked something that’s too easy, the best way to fix it is to add finance-related classes and turn them into a minor. If you’ve chosen something that’s too difficult, take the path of least resistance and do the bare minimum needed to finish it. Adding in finance classes in this case would not be a smart move, because you’re already overworked – you’re better off showing your interest through internships or activities.
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Your major itself doesn’t matter. It’s more about your major in the context of everything else: your GPA, your “story,” your internships, and your activities. So make sure yours fits in with those and tells a good story – and if you really can’t decide, just pick Finance like everyone else. Article provided by www.mergersandinquisitions.com
Finding Your Niche in The Financial Industry
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by Glenn Curtis
he financial industry is easy enough to break into, but carving out a viable long-term career niche is tough. To succeed in this industry, one must have discipline, intelligence and a thick-skinned psyche. There are many different positions in the financial services industry, and it often takes years for individuals to find and settle into a position that is a good fit for them. So what job is the best fit for you? In this article, we’ll give you the tools you need to begin making this important decision.
Character Traits
In general, if you are a persuasive and knowledgeable individual and don’t mind working long hours, a job as a registered representative might be a good fit. If, on the other hand, you love numbers, are good at math and excel spreadsheets, and relish delving into the financials of a public company, then perhaps a career path as an analyst is your best bet. If you have both skill sets, a position as a financial advisor could suit you best. Of course, it’s important to understand that most people that enter the brokerage industry don’t end their careers in the same position in which they begin. Most use the knowledge and experience they gain in their earlier jobs in the industry to find other positions that better suits their interests. Where you end up depends on your aptitude and your desire to explore different job options.
Degree Work
Twenty years ago, it wasn’t uncommon for individuals in the financial industry to come from varied backgrounds. These days, a four-year college
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MBA: Worthwhile?
The first step in getting the appropriate work experience is to check with your college. Often, the student services center or a guidance counselor may be able to provide you with local job listings, or actually set up interviews with potential employers.
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September 2014 to work. Prospective brokers and/or analysts should try to get a job as an assistant at a local firm. Employers look for this type of experience on your resume. What if you know you want to get into the industry, but don’t exactly know the type of long-term job you want or what internship to take? It’s perfectly OK if you want to get into the industry but haven’t decided on what type of job you are aiming for. If this is the case, consider taking any front-line sales or office positions that will allow you to learn as much as possible about the industry. Again, this experience will look great your resume, and will educate you on what you might like to do down the line as you gain more experience.
If your goal is to become a registered representative and sell securities, you do not need a masters in business administration (MBA). However, if you want to break into some of the more prestigious firms’ training programs (such as Goldman Sachs), it will help to earn your MBA. As an analyst, it is rapidly becoming a must. Keep in mind that this is a highly competitive industry, and this additional degree will help set you apart from the crowd. While there are instances in which a diploma from a big-name school will help you, employers are becoming more focused on class rank and grade point average, as well as any practical experience you’ve had in the field. With that in mind, if you want to become a money manager, financial planner or enter some other specialized field within the industry, an MBA is highly recommended. To be clear, you can still obtain a position in these fields without an MBA, but preference is usually given to candidates that have had some form of Securing Work post-graduate study. In the MBA program, consider studying finance and Experience The first step in getting the economics. Again, these will open the most doors for appropriate work experience you later in your career. is to check with your college. Internships Internships are available for those who want to obtain Often, the student services positions as analysts, bankers, registered reps or virtu- center or a guidance counally any other position on Wall Street. Therefore, in an selor may be able to provide undergraduate or a graduate program, it is important you with local job listings, to try to land an internship in the field where you want or actually set up interviews with potential employers. If this doesn’t work out, or if the position isn’t feasible because of your school schedule, consider approaching firms close to home on your own Obviously, we all like to be First National Bank Texas and its affiliates paid for our time, but consider are dedicated to being a preferred employer, providing opportunities to maximize employee potential. We offer an excellent work environment, competitive salary and benefits package. We are an equal opportunity employer. Our employment practices are in accordance with the laws that prohibit discrimination due to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, disability or other protected status. All affiliates support a drug free workplace.
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working for free during your internship - that is, as long as you receive a letter of recommendation for your work from your supervisor. In the long run, this is the best compensation you can ask for and your first employer may even start you off in a higher position or at a higher salary because of your experience.
Securities Licenses
Obtaining securities licenses is almost sure to advance your career in the financial services industry. As a broker, you will need a Series 7 license and a Series 63 license. This will allow you to sell stocks, bonds, and other variable securities in both your home state and other states, assuming that you and your firm become registered in those states. Additional licenses may be required as you move up the corporate ladder. For instance, if you obtain a managerial position, you may be asked to obtain your Series 24, or principal’s license. Your firm will sponsor you for these licenses. However, be forewarned: These exams are difficult and require a great deal of reading and memorization Analysts may also be asked to take the above-mentioned examinations as well as a Series 16 supervisory analyst exam, which allows them to issue and distribute reports. Additional training may require the analyst to sit for the Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) exam sessions. This series of three rigorous exams will test your financial knowledge and enable you to obtain higher-level advisory positions with hedge funds or mutual funds as a portfolio manager. The Series 7 is typically the base license. For those who want to become options principals, for example, the Series 4 license will probably be required. For those that want to branch off down the line and become equity traders, this would require a Series 55license. In short, whenever you branch off to specialize in a given field, an additional license will be needed, and your firm will sponsor you for that. You cannot take those exams without being an employee of an NASD-registered firm and, typically, you must first attain your Series 7 qualifications before sitting for any specialized licensure.
Training Programs
Many firms do not offer sophisticated training programs. When this is the case, the would-be broker or analyst typically starts as someone’s assistant. This is an entry-level position that will allow you to move up the ladder, depending on your aptitude and level of ambition. There are also a large number of firms, particularly the larger bulge bracket companies that offer formal training programs, which can last for about a year and where your production, and/or progress is tracked and measured regularly against your peers. Often, these programs are very stressful, as they are typically considered your probationary period. The good news is that if you make it through these training programs, your odds for success within the industry improve dramatically.
In order to move up the corporate ladder, you must constantly measure yourself against your fellow employees to determine whether your skills measure up. This may mean staying late or putting in some extra work to make sure your projects are top notch.
Moving Up the Ranks
In some jobs, seniority is a major factor in moving up the corporate ladder. Although seniority might help you in your Wall Street job, typically only the smartest, most aggressive employees advance. This means that you must know your job and be diligent. You must also constantly measure yourself against your fellow employees to determine whether your skills measure up. This may mean staying late or putting in some extra work to make sure your projects are top notch.
Long-Term Career Objectives
Analysts seem to have the most career choices in the industry. They can become producing brokers and can even make the switch to becoming financial writers. Brokers can make those same switches, but it is much harder. This is because a broker is usually only involved in the sales process, and has little or no involvement in the research process. In addition, they often have very little opportunity to hone their writing skills, which is vital to becoming an analyst. Many brokers eventually decide that they want to specialize in options, or become branch managers. In this case, their sales experience puts them on a better path to achieving that goal.
The Bottom Line
Breaking into the financial services industry isn’t too difficult, but building a career and earning a reputation as a savvy player is tough. You should expect the process to be mentally trying and time consuming. Succeeding and moving up the corporate ladder will depend on your desire to succeed and beat out increasingly stiff competition. Article provided by www.investopedia.com
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5 Tips for Getting A Government Job F ederal jobs offer a lot of competitive perks, and securing one as a veteran may be an easier task than plying the civilian markets for work. Whether it’s secure income, healthcare, or retirement benefits, the federal government can be a great employer. It’s important to know that the process of obtaining a federal job is about as complicated as finding one in the private sector, but can be very different. There are tons of opportunities out there, but there are some specific methods the government uses to hire individuals. If you’re a veteran seriously considering a federal job, Forbes recently posted a list of five tips for getting a government job which we’ve covered for you bellow.
1. Survey the market
Although federal jobs are far fewer in number than civilian jobs, that doesn’t mean the market is any less complicated. The government employs over two million people, so there is a lot to learn in regards to what jobs are available and what’s in demand. One of the best places to start is a job search engine, such as the one found on Military. com. Even if you don’t find something right away, understanding what jobs are being posted will help focus your efforts in securing federal work.
for you. Wading in expecting to find opportunity everywhere, however, will leave you frustrated and exhausted. It’s important to prioritize the types of jobs you can do with experience requirements that match your own. If you don’t have a clear idea on how to fit those roles, take a look at the Military. com skills translator, talk to a career counselor, or just take time to meditate on what direction you want to take.
3. Utilizing Your Network
Military service usually lends itself to strong interpersonal connections, and they’re a fruitful vector in searching for federal jobs. Even if no one in your direct circle of friends, colleagues, and acquaintances works in a federal job, the chances are one of them knows someone who does. Once you’ve established who’s connected to federal jobs, start asking them about how to make yourself a better candidate, what job opportunities they’re aware of, and how they secured their positions. Hopefully someone can take your resume and push it to the top of a job application stack, but at the very least you’ll get some good advice.
4. Resume Checkup
Updating your resume is always a good idea, but especially so for government jobs. One of the best ways to strengthen your resume is to ensure it contains the proper 2. Target Priority With millions of personnel and thousands keywords. Some organizations use keyof job openings, the odds are good that word searches and will kick out resumes there’s a federal job somewhere that’s right that don’t contain enough of the right kind,
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Career Transition Guidance for Veterans by Robert W. Lindsey with www.TAOnline.net
Success during your transition is the result of an honest self-assessment, developing sound financial and career planning objectives, aggressively pursuing your job search strategies and a little hard work!
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here is much more to getting a job, or starting a new career, than just writing a resume and mailing it out to some classified ads in the newspaper, or emailing it to an online posting, or going to a placement agency. Advance preparation is critical to landing the type of position, or starting the new endeavor, you really want and in which you will be the most happy and successful. Below we will examine what you should do to find the key factors that will help you focus your job search and ensure your second career campaign gets off to an organized and positive start. First, ask yourself the following questions: • Am I reaching military retirement age or near my end-of-service? • Do I have enough money saved to support myself and my family if I retire/separate now? • Should I start looking for a second career?
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• Should I re-enlist or continue in my current military occupational field? • Would a vacation or taking leave change my outlook? • Is it only with my present supervisor or commander that I am having difficulties? • Is my advancement stalled? • Will further promotions occur too slowly for me? • Do I believe that I’m adequately rewarded for my work? • Would a lateral move or transfer make a difference? • Am I glamorizing other careers and/or civilian life? • Am I fulfilling my lifelong dreams? Or have they changed? Recognize that searching for the position you want is a full-time job in itself. Make a personal commitment of your time and energy. Take the time to analyze your life, relationships, career and financial goals. Also, obtaining the position you want requires a sales campaign on your part. YOU are the product and employers are potential customers. You must be able to “sell” yourself, but to have the knowledge to do this successfully, you must develop a clear understanding of your skills, interests, values, abilities, expertise and personality.
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Assess Yourself
Many of us are so busy just working and getting by that we’ve given very little attention to what genuinely interests or motivates us. If you’re unsure about what you want from your life, career, relationships, etc., take some time and think about the various possibilities. What are your personal, family and career needs? Be honest with yourself. Think of what you actually want and like, not what you should want and like. Think back to the things that made you feel the most satisfied. Try and come to some conclusions. Many people spend most of their lives unsuccessfully trying to figure out exactly what they want. You owe it to yourself to do better than that! Analyze yourself; take a pen and paper and write down the answers to the following questions: • Who am I? (Many of us base our self image on what we DO, rather than who we ARE) • What is it that I most want to do? (Work for myself, go to school, travel) • Why do I want to do it? (Financial security, personal ambition, curious) • What are my goals and objectives? (Independence, early retirement, entrepreneurial desire) • What do I want to get out of life? (Rewarding career, secure income, personal satisfaction) • What kind of lifestyle do I want? • What are my hobbies? • Where do I want to live? Work? Recreate? • Could I live in a small town? City? Suburbs? Overseas? • Which would I prefer: large or small business, government, non-profit? • Do I own a home I want to remain in? Or a community I don’t want to leave? • Does my spouse have a job they want to keep? • Could my spouse move? • Are my children still living at home or in school? • Do my children want to move? • What past jobs or educational courses did I enjoy the most? • What elements in my past jobs made me happy? Most productive? • What am I most successful at? • Have I kept up with current developments in my career field or area of expertise? • Do I want to continue working in my same specialty? Or change careers? • Do I like working with people, data, or things? • Do I like doing or thinking activities? • Do I want a more demanding, challenging career?
September 2014 • Can I stand a high stress job? • What other career paths or opportunities am I interested in? • Do I want to work with others or independently? • Do I want to work in a large or small group? • What kind of people do I want to work for and with? • What kind of personalities do I prefer? • Can I start over again in an entry-level position? • Do I want to supervise people or be supervised myself? • What kind of rewards do I prefer? • How much money do I need? • How much money would I like to make? • Do I have the qualifications to make that much money? Or more? • Do I need additional education or training? • Where can I get this education or training if needed? • What are my skills, aptitudes, and expertise? • What motivates me? (Competition, money, leadership, philanthropy) • What benefits/ insurance programs do I need to protect myself and my family? • Have I prepared for separation or retirement? • Have I considered the length of time required to find a new job? ave you ever sat down and written a H clear, concise answer to any of these questions? Could you in five minutes or less describe yourself to a stranger? An interviewer? An employer? Choosing to change your life by transitioning from the military and finding a new civilian position calls for self assessment. You must: • Know yourself. • Determine your interests. • Analyze your relationships. • Plan your financial needs. • Recognize your aptitudes. • Evaluate your experience and education. • Recognize your personal qualities. • Understand your physical capacities. • Identify your leisure time activities. • Set your goals (Life, relationships, career, financial, etc.) • Self assessment is difficult at best. All these questions cannot be answered easily. Consider these additional resources and options: • Career and employment counseling. • Personality and vocational testing. • Books offering detailed methods of selfexamination.
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Skills Inventory:
Analyzing the following categories of skills will help you develop your job search goals, write your resume and prepare for your interviews. To complete the list, think about the most significant accomplishments and experiences in your military service and/or civilian employment, as well as in your academic and extracurricular activities. Next, check off the skills you’ve developed. Then write descriptions next to the most appropriate skill items you checked off in the list. Next, develop a concise list of your abilities and skills. Finally, analyze the results to understand more clearly what your strengths, weaknesses, talents and interests are.
Your Skills Inventory List: COMMUNICATIONS Buying Corresponding Distributing Writing Editing Interpreting Translating Reading Proofreading Representing Interviewing Recruiting Spelling Speaking
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Before you start your job search, take the time to develop a plan and setting some goals.
Goal Setting
When someone asks us, “What’s the best way to get a job?”, we tell them, there is no one best way. The best way is whatever gets you the job. In a competitive employment environment, or even when it’s a job-seekers market, just sticking to the basics - a sharp resume, excellent interviewing skills, and good contacts - may not be enough to get
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Good goal setting and career planning will give you a strong start, and lead to a successful conclusion, in your job search. We stand in support of equality for and advancement of all people based on their qualifications and actions alone without regard to race, sex, color, national origin, ancestry, religious creed, disability or age.
“The mission of the Tioga County Department of Human Services is to protect, serve and improve the quality of life for Tioga County’s citizens by effectively managing the County’s human services programs and resources.”
1873 Shumway Hill Road • Wellsboro, PA 16901 Fax Resumes to: (570) 724-6757 For more information visit us at: www.tiogahsa.org Currently hiring for the following position:
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Challenging and fulfilling career opportunities to work as a non-sworn Detention Services Officer. A successful candidate must: • Be a US citizen and at least 21 years of age at time of application • High School Diploma or GED • Be able to pass a complete medical examination, drug testing and suitability screening • Not have been convicted of a felony or a serious misdemeanor by local, state, federal or military court • Live in Guilford County or any contiguous county
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Employee Benefits include Paid Vacation, Paid Holidays, Paid Sick Leave, Insurance (Life, Medical and Dental), Opportunities for advancement and promotions, Retirement Programs (State and 401k). Rotating 12-hour shifts with as many as 15 off-duty days per month. Educational incentive for qualifying degrees, compensation consideration will be given for Spanish speaking candidates and experienced officers currently working in the detention field. Apply online at: www.guilfordcountysheriff.com OR Contact the Guilford County Human Resources Department at 201 South Greene Street, Greensboro, NC 27401, phone #336-641-4134. Guilford County is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
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you the job you REALLY want. You need something extra to give you an edge over the competition. You need a plan of attack. Before you start your job search, take the time to develop a plan and setting some goals. Here’s a handy method adapted from “Self Magazine.” Write these six headings on separate index cards or sheets of paper: • Personal Goals • Career Goals • Financial Goals • Relationship Goals • Academic Goals • Other Goals On each card, write down all the goals for that heading (at least three) which come to mind, don’t screen out any at this point. Look over each card and check-off the three goals that are the most current or important to you. On a separate piece of paper, list these 18 goals. Look over the combined list of 18 goals and check-off the three goals that are the most significant to you currently. These three goals are the ones you should focus on first. On separate sheets of paper, list the three goals in terms of Objective Statements i.e., “I will arrange interviews with at least twenty employers during each month of my job search.” Develop an action plan for each Objective Statement, with goals that are: • Measurable • Realistic • Within your control As an integral part of your action plan, specify the approach you’ll use, including: • Steps to take • Information to collect • Resources available. Maintain a daily journal or a calendar, tracking each specific task you accomplish or step you take, no matter how minor, towards accomplishing each of your three goals. Reward yourself, even for achieving the simplest task. Match the amount of the reward to the level of accomplishment. Once you’ve accomplished these three goals, return to the original list of 18 and identify the next three to undertake. Think positively—those who think in positive terms get positive results, in their lives, careers and businesses. Good goal setting and career planning will give you a strong start, and lead to a successful conclusion, in your job search.
Developing an Action Plan
Now take the time to write down a short (preferably one-page) outline of an action plan, using the personal profile of yourself derived from the foregoing exercise. This plan, call it your “Career Campaign Plan”, should serve as the working outline of how to achieve your goals and objectives taking into consideration your skills and strengths, as well as weaknesses, competencies and desires. Develop a time table, calendar and checklist to track and check-off each of the objectives and goals as you achieve them. Stick to your action plan and achieve your goals in a timely manner - and don’t forget to reward yourself for a job well done! For some ideas of the kinds of approaches and tools you might want to include in your campaign plan, see “Job Hunting Strategies”.
September 2014 2ND CAREER PLANNING
After conducting an honest self-assessment, you should have a better awareness of who you are, what you want and how your capabilities and interests might best relate to the world of business. You have also avoided the major error of those who seek just a job and don’t plan for a career. For many seeking employment, the want ads or an employment agency become the sole source of information about jobs. There are better ways, and we will show you! In a planned career campaign you research, evaluate, and direct your efforts to predetermined goals. Your plan should include: assessing yourself and where you “fit” in the job market, preparing financial goals, developing career goals, examining job hunting strategies, executing a resume and letter writing campaign, networking, mentoring, interviewing, and negotiating. When you first consider seeking a second career, or are graduating from school, or separating from the military, begin your planning at least six months out. Even in today’s relatively favorable job market, it may take another six months before you land a job! Planning is vital to a short and successful job search, and timing should be a critical part of your plan. A plan can, and will, enhance your chances of not only finding a job, but finding the “best” job in the quickest period of time.
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and complex it is best to approach it with a simplified view of classifications. Think of job classification more in terms of education, training, knowledge, responsibility, experience, and authority levels. Jobs are often classified into three markets or categories. These are: • Unskilled • Skilled or Semi-skilled • Professional Unskilled labor is the largest job market and requires the least amount of education. Repetitive tasks on production lines are typical of unskilled labor. Upward mobility is possible but requires a company willing to train internally. Responsibility in unskilled jobs is usually restricted to meeting standards established by the company. Pay can be minimum wage or higher. Skilled & Semi-skilled markets are generally associated with either the trades (electricians, plumbers, carpenters, masons, pipe-cutters, mechanics, etc.) or clerical occupa-
Finding where you “fit” into the job market is a critical, initial step in your job search.
1400 Key Boulevard, Suite 1100 • Arlington, VA 22209 Crown Consulting Inc. is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer!
Crown Consulting, Inc. is a leading information technology and aviation company serving the Federal Government. We encourage women, minorities, people with disabilities and protected veterans to apply. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other protected characteristic protected by law. We are a VEVRAA Federal Contractor. 5355 West Taft Road • North Syracuse, NY 13212 Please submit applications online at:
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We stand in support of equality for and advancement of all people based on their qualifications and actions alone without regard to color, gender, age, religion, national origin or disability.
Job Classifications
Finding where you “fit” into the job market is a critical, initial step in your job search. Don’t sell yourself or your qualifications short, but don’t waste time researching a career path that is not appropriate because of a lack of training, education or experience. If the career path you desire requires additional training or education, do it as soon as you can, before leaving your current job, graduating, or departing military service. You’ll never regret the choice to improve yourself and your skills. Know the job classifications you’re qualified to pursue; clarify them or change them as necessary. The job market is so vast
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Your Career is Our Business! Johnston Community College provides accessible, high-quality educational and community enrichment opportunities for the successful development of learners. 245 College Road • Smithfield, NC 27577 For more information visit our website at:
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Coborn’s, Inc. is an employee-owned retailer with 48 grocery stores and 125 total retail locations across the Midwest with new stores on the way. Our grocery stores are Coborn’s, Cash Wise Foods, Save-A-Lot, and we also own CobornsDelivers, an online grocery ordering and home delivery service; and stand-alone convenience, liquor, video and pharmacy locations. To support our 125 retail locations, we operate our own central bakery, dry cleaning facility and grocery distribution center. At Coborn’s, Inc., we employ 7,400+ fantastic employees, fulfilling the legacy that five generations of Coborn family leadership have built. In 2010, Coborn’s, Inc. was recognized as ‘Family Business of the Year for Community Service and Philanthropy’ by Minnesota Business magazine.In 2011, Coborn’s, Inc. was recognized as ‘Independent Retailer of the Year’by Grocery Headquarters magazine. Coborn’s, Inc is looking for motivated and energetic individuals to join our team in a variety of positions we’re currently hiring for. Visit us online today to apply.
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Scan newspaper, magazine, Internet sites, and radio/television want ads to determine which abilities/ skill sets your prospective employers are looking for. The Vision of Mount Pleasant School District provides an excellent personalized education producing socially responsible students prepared for their futures as lifelong learners, where schools serve the community through active partnerships, linking advanced technology with progressive teaching and learning techniques.
Mount Pleasant School District 3434 Marten Avenue • San Jose, CA 95148 We are seeking superior candidates who have a passion for working in an educational setting with children of all ethnic, cultural and socioeconomic backgrounds. For more information about us and our employment opportunities visit us online:
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We pledge equal access to a teaching environment that supports diversity and equality regardless of actual or perceived characteristics such as age, ancestry, color, ethnic group identification, gender expression, gender identify, gender disability, nationality, race or ethnicity, religion, sex, or sexual orientation, or on the basis of a person’s association with a person or group with one or more of these actual or perceived characteristics.
Manheim PA Auto Auction is the largest auto auction in the U.S. with a 33 lane auction complex with over 1500 employees.
Manheim PA Auto Auction
1190 Lancaster Road • Manheim, PA 17545
FREQUENTLY OPEN POSITIONS: •Auto Detail Technician •Body shop positions: prepper, buffer, sander •Clerical positions: block clerk •Driver: sale day, shuttle bus •Inspectors •Maintenance Workers •Parts Installer •PSI Mechanic positions If you are interested in becoming an employee of Manheim PA, apply online:
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AE Business Solutions is a Midwest based privately held IT consulting and Systems Integration Company that has been providing information technology and business solutions to organizations throughout Wisconsin and the Midwest for over 50 years. AE Business Solutions hires only the best and the brightest people - people who are hard-working and dedicated to excellence.
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tions. Many skilled jobs require a great deal of responsibility, technical ability and knowledge. If you plan to enter the trades, study labor unions. In some states labor unions have gained a monopoly organizing the trade occupations. Knowledge of unions will also help you with the membership process when trying to get a job where unions are organized. While unions are experiencing an overall decline in the United States however, they usually still provide good pay and benefit packages. If it’s a non-union, or “right to work” state, then it’s a more competitive market and wages will tend to be lower. The professional market is designed to accept those people who want specific positions in an organization as opposed to a job in general. Entry-level management positions are training levels used to progressively advance college graduates or new hires into greater areas of responsibility. Professional positions require: • Upward mobility in a chain-of-command or into a staff function • Significant leadership, supervisory or management skills A college degree or high level of technical • knowledge • Adding profits, stopping losses or fixing costs
Marten Transport, Ltd., with headquarters in Mondovi, Wisconsin, strives to be the premium supplier of time and temperature-sensitive transportation services to customers nationwide with more than 65 years experience in transportation. Marten serves customers with more demanding delivery deadlines, as well as those who ship products requiring modern temperature controlled trailers to protect goods.
At Marten Transport, Ltd. we believe our people are an important asset. We go to great lengths to enable individuals to gain the skills they need to develop to their fullest potential. Learn more about our open positions at: www.marten.com We are an equal opportunity employer. 129 MARTEN STREET • MONDOVI, WI 54755
To explore any of our current opportunities online, please email our recruiting department at recruiter@aebs.com, or send your resume and salary history to: Technical Recruiting - AE Business Solutions 2310 Crossroads, Suite 2800, Madison, WI 53718
www.aebs.com • EOE The Agricultural Division of Bridgestone Americas Tire Operations, L.L.C. is located in Des Moines, Iowa, stands on almost 120 acres and has 1500 employees. Our company offers a competitive benefits package and many development opportunities for our teammates, including an on-site college program, leadership training and technical training. To view current openings or to apply online visit www.firestoneag.com or fax your resume to 515-235-4079.
We’re always looking for hard-working, dedicated people to join the Sargent Aerospace & Defense team. As a member of our team, you will find compelling and challenging projects, an expanding list of well-known, respected customers, opportunities for advancement, and our commitment to your personal and professional growth. Visit www.sargentaerospace.com to view current open positions and application procedures. For more information call 520-744-1000. 5675 WEST BURLINGAME ROAD • TUCSON, AZ 85743 We are an equal opportunity employer / AA
Bridgestone Americas Tire Operations, L.L.C. Agricultural Division 4600 N.W. 2nd Avenue | Des Moines, IA 50313 | EOE
A leader in the office furniture industry. Nationwide career opportunities.
Tosoh Bioscience, Inc. (TBI) provides highly sophisticated diagnostic systems to doctor’s offices, hospitals and reference laboratories.
See our career opportunities at www.hnicareers.com and listed with state workforce training and development centers. As Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employers, the operating companies of HNI Corporation support the advancement of all people based on their qualifications and experience without regard to race, color, creed,religion, gender, age, national origin, marital status,veteran status, citizenship status, disability, sexual orientation, genetic information or any other status protected by law.
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The employee work environment is fast-paced, challenging and offers opportunities for personal growth and career advancement. TBI employees are focused on the collective vision of providing quality products and services through innovation. For information regarding job openings at TBI, or to submit an application, please visit the Tosoh Jobs Portal online at: www.tosoh.iapplicants.com Learn more about us at: www.tosohbioscience.com 6000 Shoreline Court • Suite 101 • South San Francisco, CA 94080
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While pay and benefits vary, they are usually good. However, the skilled trades in many cases have caught up with many professional jobs in overall pay. Many entry-level professionals don’t make comparable wages for several years.
Job Search Principles:
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you to be. It’s not how smart, likable or valuable you are, but how you’re perceived that matters. An employer will make their decision based on the perceptions of you formed in your brief interview and other encounters, and on little else.
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1000 Cherrington Parkway • Moon Township, PA 15108 At Eaton, we are committed to attracting, developing, and keeping a diverse work force that reflects the nature of our global business. Eaton strives for active involvement of every employee in our continued success and growth. To search opportunities at Eaton, please visit us at: www.eatonjobs.com
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As you start your job search remember the following principles: First, Scan newspaper, magazine, Internet sites, and radio/television want the “perfect candidate” principle dictates that in a hiring situation, the ads to determine which abilities/skill sets your prospective employemployer measures you and your skills against an “ideal” candidate. ers are looking for. Look for any specific projects or client specific Your cover letter, resume and interview will be judged against this ideal experience for which your background is a candidate. The employer is looking match. Identify all the elements of a potential for someone within specific guideemployers want ad that match your capalines. Therefore, you should stress the bilities. Search in trade magazines and newsqualifications the employer wants, and paper articles highlighting contract awards ignore the ones you’re missing. Never which may indicate the projects a company volunteer any information about yourwill be working on and for which your expeself that doesn’t fit the employer’s rience may be a good match. Pursue jobs ideal. Concentrate on the employer’s with companies where you have the strongest major concerns - nothing more. match of skills and experience to enhance the Second, the “weeding-out” principle odds of a successful job search. Companies is the process of eliminating candidates only want to interview those applicants who perceived as being wrong for the job so most precisely match their requirements. as to make the most efficient use of the Prepare for Interviews interviewer’s time. Given fifty appliWhen you are invited for an interview, cants for two positions, the employer be sure to do your homework in advance disqualifies eight applicants before givA referral to a company from a friend before you meet with the interviewer. Prepare ing any interviews and, during the or insider in the company or a related thoroughly for interviews by researching the interviews, weeds out six more candicompany at the library or using an on-line dates. The two positions are filled by business goes a long way. service. Check out the company’s Website the applicants who denied the employer or Homepage on the Internet. Network, netany reason to disqualify them. Do not reveal too much information! Don’t work, and network! Utilize your personal, social, military and business give a company a reason to weed you out. Do convince the employer you contacts to gather information. Find someone who knows the company have the qualities desired, but not the liabilities. The greatest adherents of this principle are the Human Resource or and ask about the company’s projects, background, corporate culture, Personnel Departments. They sort though hundreds of letters and resumes etc. A referral to a company from a friend or insider in the company weeding out inappropriate applicants. If you send your correspondence or a related business goes a long way. Also, your research will pay to (or if you are being interviewed in) a personnel office, they usually can’t hire you but they can disqualify you. Remember to write directly to the person who is making the hiring decision. If you are inevitably interviewed by a human resource/personnel specialist, as you very likely will be, maintain your enthusiasm and positive interest, but as stated above, be careful about revealing too much and maintain your discretion. The “Perception” principle states you are what an employer perceives
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Our Employees Connect Brilliant Minds Every Day We at IEEE realize how fortunate we are to work with the best and brightest. Our mission is to advance technology for humanity, and we do so from one of the best places to work in New Jersey. Come Join Us! Visit www.ieee.org to view details about open positions in one of our four offices: Los Alamitos, CA; New York, NY; Piscataway, NJ; and Washington, DC
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Interview the Company
Employers today are looking to hire individuals who will help them stay abreast of new technologies and frankly, understand emerging technologies perhaps better than the employer themselves!
Interview the company at the same time they interview you! Make sure you understand the details of the technical work that they may want you to do for them. Ask about their management style to see if you’ll be comfortable working in that corporate environment. Ask if it’s an individual or team-oriented contributor corporate system, if it’s the latter, ask to talk with some of the team members to find out how the system works and if you’ll be comfortable with it. Show you’re prepared —bring a list of well thought-out questions with you to ask the interviewer.
Bell and Howell is the recognized leader in the development of superior production mail and messaging solutions. At Bell and Howell, recruiting and retaining talented individuals with diverse backgrounds is a key strategic initiative. Bell and Howell can provide you with great opportunities to contribute to and share in our success. Visit www.bellhowell.net to explore career opportunities at Bell and Howell, search job openings and apply online, and learn more about our pay and benefits, work-life programs, commitment to diversity and much more. We have a long-standing commitment to ensuring a diverse workforce through affirmative action and equal employment opportunities. Bell and Howell does not discriminate in decisions regarding employment based on race, gender, ethnic background, marital status, sexual orientation, age, veteran status, religion, physical disability, or other classification protected by law.
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Be Familiar with Your Accomplishments
Identify your specific workrelated accomplishments that will boost your marketability with the specific company that you’re interviewing with. Write down and review your list of accomplishments, so that they come easily to mind when they ask you - “What can you do for us specifically?” Role play interviews with a friend or family member to practice interviewing and answering tough interview questions, specifically about your accomplishments. Think in terms of projects you worked on and what specific accomplishments you achieved and roles you played. Always mention if you saved a previous employer time or money, improved a process, or you were rated the best in your group. Emphasize anything you did or were a contributor to that increased efficiency, delivered more productivity, and/or created a profit! Your accom-
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It is Mediacom’s policy to affirmatively support equal employment opportunity (EEO) for all qualified individuals without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, age, gender, marital status, medical condition, sexual orientation, veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.
Mediacom has an immediate need for Direct Sales Representatives, Customer Sales & Service Representatives and Installers. To view a complete listing of available vacancies, please visit our Career Center online at:
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Since 1944, Parker O-Ring Division has excelled as a developer, manufacturer and worldwide supplier of precisionengineered o-rings.
Parker Hannifin Corporation is an affirmative action/equal employment opportunity employer. It is Parker Hannifin’s policy to recruit, hire, promote, and take other personnel actions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin,ancestry, age, marital status, genetic characteristic, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, or any other basis protected by law.
Engineer your future and find out about our company and the opportunities available at:
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September 2014 plishments show a track record of the type of work of which you are capable. What you did for someone else in the past, they’ll hope you can do for them in the future.
Learn Emerging Technologies
Staying abreast of new technology trends has become essential. Employers today are looking to hire individuals who will help them stay abreast of new technologies, and, frankly, understand emerging technologies perhaps better than the employer themselves! Even if you have to go back to school or take a certification course that you pay for yourself, don’t rely on just what you know and what you’ve learned from past employers, get out there and learn new technologies. Take advantage of free or inexpensive training seminars and training programs available from vendors of new technologies. There are lots of one or half-day programs offered around most major cities. There are also sources available on the Internet and through on-line services. Participation in technical and professional associations will also expand your knowledge of the types and the ways others are using old and new technologies. Besides, colleagues you met at a meeting can be added to your network of contacts to search for a new job or for information on a company in which you’re interested.
Communicate Effectively
Cultivate your communication and inter-personal skills. Interviewers feel that the way you communicate with them in an interview will be the way you communicate with a colleague, boss, or client, so prove that you can do it well. If communicating is not one of your strengths, improve it by taking classes or joining Toastmasters (an excellent networking opportunity as well!) Also, there are many free or inexpensive one-day seminars and classes on business and technical writing, making presentations and communicating with others. If you feel this is your weakness, invest the time and money to improve your communication skills before you start your job search. Article provided by TAOnline.net. Visit www.TAOnline.net. for more info on Careers for the Transitioning Military.
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Choosing The Right Fonts for Your Resume— Some Tips for Success
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One of the most important considerations when designing your resume or CV is the readability of the final document. While many electronically submitted resumes are screened by computers, those that make it through will be read by actual human beings. If the hiring manager or HR executive who gets your resume finds it hard to read, you will not be making a very good first impression.
Use the Default Format But Dress It Up
If you use Microsoft Word, you have access to a wide variety of resume formats. That can be both a good and bad thing. It is good in that it makes creating a resume or CV faster and easier, but it can be a bad thing if you fail to customize the format for your own needs. If your resume looks the same as all the others, it will not stand out, and it may not make it through the automated screening process. If you
Bottomline Technologies provides cloud-based payment, invoice and banking solutions to corporations, financial institutions and banks around the world. The company’s solutions are used to streamline, automate and manage processes involving payments, invoicing, global cash management, supply chain finance and transactional documents. Organizations trust these solutions to meet their needs for cost reduction, competitive differentiation and optimization of working capital. An industry leader, Bottomline continues to develop innovative solutions that deliver unprecedented customer value. We recognize that this success is strongly influenced by our employees and the inspiration, creativity and commitment they lend to our growing team. View and apply online for current open positions at www.bottomline.com. BOTTOMLINE TECHNOLOGIES — 325 CORPORATE DRIVE — PORTSMOUTH, NH 03801 Bottomline Technologies is an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer.
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use a template to create your resume or CV, you need to go back through and adjust it to make it your own. That could mean changing the fonts to something like Chiller or Informal, or adjusting the font size for certain portions of your resume. Making the headings a bit bigger, for instance, or rendering your education in a slightly different typeface, can give the document a custom look and get the attention of the hiring manager.
Take a Last Look
One of the smartest things you can do when creating a resume is to take one last look before hitting send. In this electronic age it is all too easy to blanket the world with resumes, but that will do no good if the document is not up to par. Read your resume one last time, taking a critical look at both the content and the format. The general impression should be one of sleek and simple elegance. There is a time and place for fancy fonts, but your resume is not that place. Clean simple fonts are more readable, and more pleasing to the eye, and that is good news for your job search. Article provided ConstantContent.com
Sharp is dedicated to improving people's lives through the use of advanced technology and a commitment to innovation, quality, value, and design. From Ultra HD Displays, to IZGO technology, to award-winning MFP solutions, to state-of-the-art electronic components, Sharp has always blazed the trail. As a recognized global electronics leader with a focus on consumer and information products, we are always looking for individuals to help drive our overall success. We are committed to maintaining a progressive environment and a diverse workforce. We invite you to find out more about us, the value we place upon Corporate Social Responsibility, our on-going commitment to strong business ethics, and the numerous awards won by our innovative products. © 2014 Sharp Electronics Corporation. Sharp is a registered trademark of Sharp Corporation.
Easy Reading
Standard fonts like Times New Roman, Arial and Verdana are generally easier to read, making them both good choices for your resume or CV. Avoid fancy and non-standard fonts whenever possible; those fonts can be difficult to read and very distracting. Furthermore, non-standard fonts may not render properly on some computers, and that could mean the hiring manager will not be able to read your resume at all. If you truly want to dress up your resume and give it a bit more personality, consider fonts like Chiller or Informal. Those fonts are easily read by both machines and humans, but they provide a more distinct look for your resume.
TEAMWORK, DEDICATION AND A DESIRE TO MAKE A DIFFERENCE
the end, it is the content of your resume—your experience, education and professional accomplishments that should shine through. What you have already accomplished in your career, and what you plan to do in the future, should be what gets the attention of the employer. Even so, the format of your resume matters as well, and choosing the wrong format or fonts could cause your qualifications to be overlooked. Knowing which fonts to use is one of the best ways to make sure your resume or CV stands out in a good way and makes it through the increasingly complicated and sophisticated screening process many companies now use.
For more information on the opportunities at Sharp, please contact:
SHARP ELECTRONICS CORPORATION Mahwah, NJ Apply on-line at: sharpusa.com SHARP LABORATORIES OF AMERICA Camas, WA Apply on-line at: sharplabs.com SHARP MICROELECRONICS OF THE AMERICAS Camas, WA E-mail text-version (MS Word) to: recruiter@sharpsec.com
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Core Facets of A Professional Presence
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rofessionalism has a somewhat different meaning from one industry or career to the next. However, several core aspects of projecting a professional presence remain constant in most employment settings. Recognizing these elements and managing your image contribute to job success, promotions and high earning potential.
Dress and Grooming
Your dress and grooming are the most important factors in creating a positive first impression and maintaining a strong professional image. Though the clothes vary by industry, maintaining a quality, ironed look for your wardrobe is expected. Other things you should do to maximize your visual impression include combing your hair, shaving and covering up visible tattoos.
a sense of urgency or pressure to perform. A poised professional remains calm, shows discipline in decision-making and actions, and conveys stability during moments of pressure or stress. A confident demeanor conveys confidence to managers, colleagues and clients. Showing confidence in your abilities and work improves your chances of gaining favor with each of these stakeholders.
Positive Facial Expressions
A person’s facial expressions tell a story even without spoken words. A friendly smile when greeting someone creates warmth, comfort and rapport. In sales, for instance, get a prospect on your side with an engaging smile. A frown demonstrates a lack of confidence, enthusiasm or enjoyment in your work. Such Poise and Confidence negative facial expressions contribute to toxic Poise is courage under pressure. Most occu- work environments and deter repeat business pations have periods of time where you face from customers.
Entrance and Carriage
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The way you “carry yourself” communicates important messages about your character. Posture, stride and pace, along with your facial expression affect how others perceive you. A person who “lights up a room” upon entering commands attention from coworkers or customers. A positive initial impression impacts the overall perception others have of you. Walk talk with a firm, confident stride.
Body Language and Gestures
Other body language movements and gestures affect your presence as well. Some habits, such as rocking back and forth, crossing your arms and avoiding eye contract may cause a person to perceive you as nervous, reserved, lacking confidence or disinterested. Instead, show engagement with eye contact, a calm presence, and natural movements and hand gestures.
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Your appearance, poise, facial expressions, entrance and carriage, demeanor and gestures all communicate messages to others whether you intend them to or not. Recognizing how you project to others in these areas allows you to make adjustments and improve your presence. Article provided ConstantContent.com
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8 Ways to Give Employees More Effective Feedback Using A Growth Mindset
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ffective feedback gives employees information they can realistically use to increase their learning and improve their performance. It abandons a “fixed mindset” that sees skills as “innate abilities” and instead employs a “growth mindset” that sees skills as developed through continued effort and practice.
1. Don’t confuse experience with ability.
What appears as “smart” or as “innate ability” is usually a result of having had more useful exposure and experience. Employees who seem less adept at particular skills may just have less preparation, not less potential. Make it clear to your team that you understand that skill and ability improve with practice just as exercise strengthens a muscle.
2. R ecognize that an employee’s performance on a particular project demonstrates their skill at a point in time, not their ability or potential.
When employees make mistakes, stress that they have not mastered this set of skills or tasks “yet” but that you have confidence that with enough time and effort they can master it.
3. F ocus feedback on progress, persistence, and effort.
Use specific comments like, “Great improvement on x; you’re ready to move on,” or “Good progress; you need some more practice with x.” Make no comments that imply the employee’s performance is based on “natural” ability.
4. Make feedback concrete and specific.
Avoid using vague characterizations about what employees need to improve, such as “your projects generally are not up to par” or “you need to improve your leadership or communication skills.” Instead, offer specific examples from past work that illustrate where this work falls short and specific suggestions for how to improve.
5. R esist the temptation to lower standards for success.
Set your standards high and tell employees the truth about how their performance compares with those standards thus far. At the same time, be sure to also ask the employee if you have provided all the tools they need to meet the standard, or if there might be additional resources they need.
6. B e sure that your feedback incorporates all four elements of “wise feedback.”
First, explain that you hold all employees to a high standard and that you believe feedback is crucial for meeting those standards. Second, clarify that your corrections identify where the employee has not yet met that standard. Third, offer suggestions that tell them what work at that standard looks like. Finally, express your confidence that the employee has the capacity to reach that standard.
7. Set realistic goals and timelines for improvement.
Identify the steps needed for employee growth, break these down into manageable goals, set a realistic timeline for accomplishing each goal, and identify the resources employees will need to meet these goals. Provide them with “stretch” assignments that help them to expand their skills without “biting off more than they can chew.”
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Effective feedback gives employees information they can realistically use to increase their learning and improve their performance. 8. A lways offer the opportunity to discuss your feedback.
Ask the employee for their perspective and in the end, be sure that you and the employee fully understand the next steps the employee should make toward improvement. Article provided by the National Center for Women & Information Technology. For more information, please visit www.ncwit.org
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THE TOP 50 JOBS IN PUBLIC HEALTH
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by Lindsay Green
ursuing a career in the public health field is an ideal way to access high wages and help society improve its overall well being which is why we compiled a list of the top 50 public health jobs.
Featured Public Health Programs
University of Southern California – Master’s Public Health Capella University – Master’s Public Health Public health professionals are in demand, and Kaplan University – Master’s Public Health the amount of diversity in the opportunities in A variety of opportunities are available in the larger field, and public health attracts professionals who have a wide range of educational public health is truly outstanding. credentials. It doesn’t matter if you work as a physician, a nurse or a manager, plenty of opportunities allow you to earn money while reducing knowledge base, and, as such, they may be considered preventive medithe effects of illness and disease. cine doctors.
Is A Career In Public Health Right For You ?
When deciding upon a career path it is necessary to research it. We’ve put together a truly exhaustive list of the top careers in public health to help you decide whether this career path is right for you. The world needs public health professionals and the amount of diversity in the opportunities in public health is truly outstanding. Bookmark this resource, and share it with other students, and friends. The world needs people who want to make a positive change. And the field of public health is a growing one with long term stability, as well as a huge positive impact.
PUBLIC HEALTH DOCTOR
A public health doctor works to provide quality medical care to the general public. Professionals may teach local health classes, conduct routine research or work in a managerial capacity. Some public health physicians work directly with patients and may be responsible for diagnosing a wide variety of illnesses and health problems. In addition to diagnosing diseases, a public health physician may work to enhance the general public’s
Daily Working Conditions Public health doctors may find employment in a wide range of settings. The physicians may land a career working for a government agency, at a university, in a hospital or at a public health facility. Many professionals split their time between office work and duties at a local medical establishment. Education Credentials Required As a physician, a public health doctor needs to have a medical degree from an accredited university. Some physicians also boost their education with a master’s degree in public health or a related field. Earnings Potential and Career Opportunities The salary for a public health physician varies with the geographical area where a person finds employment. A professional can expect to earn an outstanding salary that ranges from $150,000 to $200,000 annually. With a growing demand, public health doctors are sure to find plenty of opportunities to put their skills and training to use in a practical setting.
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TROPICAL DISEASE EXPERT
A tropical disease expert works to help prevent the transmission of tropical diseases. Because outbreaks pose a serious danger to the general public, a tropical disease specialist can help keep the public safe and ensure that outbreaks are reduced. Typical Work Day A tropical disease specialist may work in the field and spend time examining patients who have been traveling or living abroad. Daily working conditions may also occur in the lab where a professional needs to analyze tissue samples and work to find vaccines and ways in which to prevent the spread of outbreaks. Educational Requirements Tropical disease experts usually have a medical degree, and they may need to acquire specialized knowledge about the transmission, cause and spread of tropical illnesses. During medical school, a person who is interested in working as a tropical disease specialist may take courses that provide detailed information about public health hazards. Employment Opportunities and Earning Potential Salaries for a tropical disease expert are high, and a professional can expect to earn up to $190,000 per year. Entry-level salaries are usually at least $115,000. A specialist may work in large urban areas, and governmental agencies are one of the leading employers.
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HIV SPECIALIST
HIV specialists work with people who have been infected or diagnosed with the Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV). The professionals are expected to have a comprehensive knowledge of HIV, and a person may work with the public to help prevent the disease’s transmission. Usual Working Conditions A HIV specialist may work in a hospital or in a doctor’s office. Some professionals may also spend some of their working days in the field, so they can help prevent the further spread of HIV. Education Credentials Required An HIV specialist will need to earn a medical degree, and the special award is usually only provided to a professional who has completed continuing education credits on the topic of HIV. Earning Potential and Career Outlook With an outstanding salary range, an HIV specialist can expect to earn anywhere from $100,000 to $500,000 per year. The salary depends on a person’s work experience, geographical area and the type of employer. HIV specialists who work in the public sector can expect to earn a median salary of about $175,000 per year. The growth rates for HIV specialists is expected to be average in comparison with other fields.
MEDICAL DIRECTOR
A medical director is responsible for the daily operations of a large medical center. They may be expected to employ preventive measures that reduce the transmission of illness in a facility. In addition, a medical director may work to improve air quality in offices, factories or other professional settings. Typical Working Environment Medical directors may find employment in an industrial or office setting. Daily responsibilities may include reading
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equal opportunity employment journal reports, working with architects, holding regular meetings and discussing concerns with a company’s employees. Education Requirements A medical director needs to have a medical degree, and a professional will usually have at least a decade of experience in the medical field. In addition, a medical director may need to have a specialty under their belt and board certification can enhance an applicant’s resumé. Earning Potential and Job Outlook Salaries for a medical director are high and may range between $120,000 and $236,000 annually. Demand for medical directors is high, and positions are readily available in the healthcare, pharmaceutical, insurance and biotechnology industries.
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Policy
Public health veterinarians Advisor A management policy advisor anamay act as epidemiologists, lyzes activities and offers insight into the operations of corporate, governpathologists or researchers. and non-profit agencies. The Because many animal diseases mental professionals are usually a member are easily transmitted to humans, of an organization’s executive team. Typical Working Day a public health veterinarian plays Management policy advisors usually find employment in an office seta crucial role in maintaining ting, and they may work for a private company, a health organization or a public health and awareness.
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governmental agency. Advisors need to know the intimate details about their employees, and they may travel to ensure that policies are in place at a host of individual locations. Educational Requirements A management policy advisor is expected to have an advanced degree in the public health field, and most have extensive experience in the field. A master’s of business administration is usually the bare minimum, and many advisors have graduated from medical school. Earning Potential and Demand The salary for a management policy advisor ranges from $90,000 to $150,000 per year. Professionals are needed to work for the federal government and private corporations. Individuals who work in the private field usually earn more. The field is expected to enjoy increased demand over the next decade, keeping wages high and opportunities abundant.
Public Health Veterinarian
A public health veterinarian works to monitor and prevent the transmission of human and animal diseases. A professional may work for a hospital, the federal government or a local governmental agency. Public health veterinarians may act as epidemiologists, pathologists or researchers. Because many animal diseases are easily transmitted to humans, a public health veterinarian plays a crucial role in maintaining public health and awareness. A professional may monitor farms and processing plants that provide humans with foods that are derived from animals. Usual Working Day A public health veterinarian may find employment in a laboratory, a clinic or in an outdoor setting. The professionals are expected to perform a variety of duties, and travel may be required as part of the job. Educational Requirements A public health veterinarian is expected to hold a doctor of veterinary medicine degree and a master’s degree in public health. Earnings Potential and Outlook Salaries vary for public health veterinarians, and a professional can expect to earn from $100,000 to $150,000 per year. Demand is expected to grow higher over the coming decade, and this should keep salaries high while creating more opportunities for trained professionals.
Public Health Lawyer
Public health lawyers may work to draft policy that aims to improve general health. As such, an attorney may find employment with national, state or local legislatures. Public health lawyers may also advocate for patients and work to balance patients’ rights against the public good. Some attorney also pursue lawsuits against pharmaceutical companies and other groups that violate generally accepted care standards. Routine Working Environment Many public health lawyers work from an independent office, or they may find a job within a governmental agency. Because lawyers may have to testify or file suits,
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September 2014 they may often spend time in the courts. Educational Requirements A public health lawyer must graduate from an accredited law school and have a license to practice law in a state or federal jurisdiction. In addition, having a degree in public health can help to increase a public health lawyer’s career opportunities. Earning Potential and Career Outlook The salary for a public health lawyer varies and usually ranges between $54,000 and $164,000 per year. The total salary depends on the geographical area in which a professional works and the amount of experience that an attorney has earned. The growth rates for public health attorneys is expected to be average.
PUBLIC HEALTH DENTIST
A public health dentist works to protect the community and provides knowledge, education and services for the general public. A dentist may work at a local clinic or in a community dental program. Some public health dentists create policy and inform the general public about the role of good oral hygiene. Routine Working Day Many public health dentists work in a clinic. Some need to spend a majority of their time in meetings, and they may find employment in health centers, private or public clinics or universities. Educational Credentials Public health dentists usually have a doctoral degree in dental medicine or surgery. A professional is also expected to have a valid license to practice in the state in which they work. In addi-
equal opportunity employment journal tion, a public health dentist may be required to hold a master’s degree in the public health field. Earning Potential and Career Outlook Public health dentists can earn between $30,000 and $250,000 per year. Senior practitioners can expect to earn more, and those who are new to the field will usually have a salary on the lower end of the spectrum. The demand for professionals is expected to grow much more than the average for other occupations.
DIRECTOR OF FAMILY HEALTH
A director of family health is usually in charge of overseeing the daily operations of a public health center. A person may be expected to manage all aspects of a facility, like finances and human resources. In addition, a director of family health may play a crucial role in the long-term planning of a particular facility. Routine Working Day A director of family health may work in the public or private sector. Usually, directors spend a large portion of their day in an office setting, and they may need to communicate between various members within an organization. Educational Requirements A director of family health is expected to have a master’s degree in public health. Because the position is a managerial one, a director may also need to have several years of experience in the field. Many professionals have an advanced nursing degree or have graduated from medical school. Earning Potential and Career Outlook The earning potential for a director of family health largely depends on the geographical area
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in which a person works and the size of an agency where a person finds employment. Salaries are high, and they may range from $70,000 to $125,000 annually. The demand for experienced professionals is high, but only a few vacancies are announced each year.
PUBLIC HEALTH ENGINEER
A public health engineer works to create a safe environment for employees. A person may be expected to make sure that machinery, infrastructure and equipment are designed in a way that reduces the chances of injury, infection or illness. Routine Working Environment A public health engineer may spend much of their day working in an office environment. Because meetings are an essential component of the job, a public health engineer may need to travel and meet with other leaders in the field. Educational Requirements The minimal education to enter the field is a bachelor’s degree in the engineering field, and many professionals have advanced degrees in mechanical or chemical engineering. Earning Potential and Career Outlook The earning power of a public health engineer varies according to the area in which a person works, their years of experience and the amount of education that a person has earned. Entrylevel salaries may be $45,500, and a professional who has been in the field for some years can expect to earn up to $114,470 per year. The demand for trained professionals is expected to be the same as most other occupations.
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HEALTH CARE ADMINISTRATOR
An industrial hygienist is an engineer or a scientist who works to reduce the risks of health dangers in the workplace.
A health care administrator is in charge of the management of a healthcare facility. Some professionals work as a general manager, and others oversee the particular duties of an individual department within a larger setting. Routine Working Day Nearly 40 percent of health care administrators find employment at area hospitals. Others may work in nursing homes, large doctor’s offices or at public or private clinics. A health center administrator usually works at least 40 hours per week and may be expected to work extra hours during the weekend or on holidays. Educational Requirements A health center administrator must have a minimum of a bachelor’s degree, but most professionals who work in the field have their master’s degree in public health or business administration. Experience is another crucial component, and some health center administrators have worked for years in the field. Earning Potential and Career Outlook The average annual salary for a health center administrator is about $84,270. The top 10 percent of professionals who hold the position is $144,880, and the bottom 10 percent can expect to earn about $51,280. The demand for experienced administrators is expected to grow by more than 22 percent in the coming decade, keeping wages high and ensuring plenty of career opportunities.
INDUSTRIAL HYGIENIST
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An industrial hygienist is an engineer or a scientist who works to reduce the risks of health dangers in the workplace. Professionals may conduct research about potential hazards and create strategies that aim to reduce the risks that are associated with particular situations. As such, an industrial hygienist may train employees and work to create a greater awareness about health hazards on the job. Routine Working Day An industrial hygienist may spend a large amount of time in an office setting, but professionals may be required to travel and check facilities to ensure compliance. A hygienist may also need to conduct research and spend some time in a laboratory setting. Educational Requirements An industrial hygienist will need to have at least a bachelor’s degree in physics, engineering or chemistry. Professionals will also be expected to pass examinations that highlight the knowledge that has been learned during school. Some professionals can substitute their on-the-job experience for formal education. Earning Potential and Career Opportunities The average salary for an industrial hygienist is high and varies from $45,000 to $114,000 annually. The total salary depends on the years of experience, the geographical location where a person works and the amount of education that an applicant has. The demand for experienced professionals is expected to grow in accordance with average levels over the coming decade. “I have worked for UnityPoint Health – Trinity Regional Medical Center, since graduating with my ADN in 2005. With the encouragement and support from our leadership, I have continued to grow both personally and professionally. I obtained national certification with my CCRN, and I am now pursuing my BSN. My leaders and colleagues have been like extended family, collaborating with me to ensure my journey is a successful one. Having amazing co-workers and an organizational dedication to providing safe, quality, patient focused care is what makes Trinity is a great place to work!” UnityPoint Health – Fort Dodge provides services to individuals and families throughout north-central Iowa. We are committed to diversity and offer a competitive salary and benefits package. For a list of our current openings please visit:
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STATE OR FEDERAL ENVIRONMENTALIST
A state or federal environmentalist plays a primary role in public health because they identify environmental threats that may cause disease or illness. Professionals may collect data and perform research on various pollutants and toxins that pose a threat to the general public. A state or federal environmentalist may also play a role in future planning and help to create a safe place for families to live. Routine Working Day Environmentalists may experience a wide range of working conditions. Many professionals spend a large portion of their day in a laboratory where they perform research on various hazards. Others may need to work in an office setting and draft regulations that aim to improve public health. Educational Requirements A state or federal environmentalist needs to have at least a bachelor’s degree in a scientific field, like chemistry or biology. In some instances, it is helpful to have an advanced degree. Earning Potential and Career Opportunities Environmentalists can expect to earn a rewarding salary and may earn from $40,000 to $107,000 annually. The growth rate for state or federal environmentalists is expected to be high in the coming decade, providing plenty of opportunities for new candidates to enter the field.
DIRECTOR OF NON-GOVERNMENTAL ORGANIZATION (NGO)
An NGO director is responsible for overseeing the managerial aspects of an organization. A professional may need to create budgets, and professionals are generally passionate about the health of the community in which they work. Routine Working Day An NGO director may work in an international setting and find employment in places around the globe. Professionals are expected to take part in the community that they serve, and travel may be a regular part of the job. Educational Requirements Most NGO directors have at least a bachelor’s degree in the liberal arts or the social sciences. Many professionals have advanced degrees and may have a master’s degree in public health. In addition, working experience is an essential attribute of those who are in a managerial position. Earning Potential and Career Outlook The earning potential for an NGO director varies according to the geographical area in which a person finds employment. Those who work in large cities, like New York, Los Angeles or Chicago can expect to receive higher wages, while professionals who work abroad may receive annual salaries that are on the lower end of the spectrum. The current salaries range from $64,000 to more than $100,000 per year. The outlook for NGO directors is average.
PUBLIC HEALTH PROFESSOR
A public health professor may have a huge impact on the field because they teach future employees. A professor may lecture, grade papers and create material for courses. Routine Working Day A public health professor can expect to find employment at one of the many private or public universities or colleges.
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Technicians Surgical Qualified candidates will be graduates of an accredited program, and possess at least 2 years of experience as a Surgical Tech. Must be able to scrub and circulate. BLS certification required; CST certification preferred.
Emergency (ED) Qualified candidates will possess a high school diploma or equivalent, and EMT-B certification or 5+ years of experience as an ED Tech, preferably in a hospital setting.
Medical Qualified candidates will possess a Bachelor’s degree in Medical Technology or related field; at least 2 years of experience as a Medical Tech; and ASCP registry or registry eligible, or equivalent registry (AMT, NCA, or CLS).
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equal opportunity employment journal Educational Requirements Public health professors are expected to have a doctoral degree, but some may be employed in community colleges after earning a master’s degree in the field. Earning Potential and Career Outlook The salary range for a public health professor ranges from $40,000 to more than $100,000 annually. The region where a person work is one factor to consider, and those who are employed at private institutions usually have higher wages than those who work for public colleges. The future outlook is bright, and a professor can expect to have access to abundant opportunities in the coming future.
BEHAVIORAL SCIENTIST
A mental health researcher works to understand how people interact with each other and the environment and may work to prevent mental health conditions and ensure that the community is protected from others.
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a master’s degree and may work as a clinical social worker. Earning Potential and Career Outlook Behavioral scientists can expect to receive above-average wages, and the median salary in 2010 was about $68,640. The top 10 percent who work in the field earned more than $111,810 per year. Growth in the field is expected to be slightly above average over the next decade.
MENTAL HEALTH RESEARCHER
A mental health researcher works to understand how people interact with each other and the environment. As such, a mental health researcher may work to prevent mental health conditions and ensure that the community is protected from others. Routine Working Day A mental health researcher may conduct research and experiments. Many researchers work directly with community groups to address the impact of mental illness on society. Educational Requirements A mental health researcher usually has a master’s degree, but many who work in the field have a doctoral degree or a medical degree. Earning Potential and Career Outlook The salary for a mental health researcher is high, and it usually ranges from $54,000 to more than $110,000 per year. The total wages are usually based on the years of experience and the particular employer.
A behavioral scientist is a broad field that may include social neuroscientists, psychologists and cognitive psychologists. Professionals work to improve public health by studying the manner in which individuals interact with each other. As such, a behavioral scientist may create studies or perform research that helps individuals address mental health problems. Routine Working Day Nearly 34 percent of behavioral scientists are self employed in an individual practice. Many are psychologists who work with the public on a daily basis. Almost 30 percent of behavioral scientists work for schools and address issues that students confront on a regular basis. Educational Requirements A behavioral scientists is expected to have at OUTCOMES RESEARCHER An outcomes researcher studies different least a doctoral degree in psychology or a related field. Some professionals enter the field with public health programs and works to see if the
Birmingham VA Medical Center 700 South 19th Street Birmingham, AL 35233
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The Birmingham Veterans Affairs Medical Center (BVAMC) is an integral part of the Medical community that provides acute, tertiary, medical, and surgical care to Veterans of Alabama. You may view our announcements online and receive application materials at the following websites. Please ensure you read the entire vacancy announcements to include all required documents for proper consideration.
http://www.vacareers.va.gov • http://www.usajobs.gov These sites will acquaint you with the career path within the Birmingham VA Medical Center that most closely matches your expertise and ambitions.
Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital is a 965-bed hospital with campuses in New Brunswick and Somerville, offering Central New Jersey residents expanded access to highest quality medical services. Learn more about us and our current job openings:
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The Department of Veterans Affairs offers competitive salaries and a comprehensive benefits package. An Equal Opportunity Employer. Applicants with disabilities are encouraged to apply.
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September 2014 evidence supports the practice. Professionals analyze treatments and work to understand if patients improve their total quality of life. An outcomes researcher is expected to collect and analyze data and present their findings to boards and shareholders. Routine Working Day An outcomes researcher usually works in an office setting and may find employment in a local hospital or in a public-health facility. Professionals may also work extensively with computers to document and analyze their findings. Educational Requirements An outcomes researcher needs to understand modern medical practice and the various public health issues. Most professionals have a doctoral degree in public health or epidemiology. Earning Potential and Career Outlook Usually, an outcomes researcher is classified by the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) as a scientist or a statistician. Salaries are high for the occupation and run from $85,000 to more than $134,000 per year. The demand is increasing, so opportunities should be abundant in the coming years.
VACCINE RESEARCHER
A vaccine researcher may be employed in a wide variety of positions. The field usually requires that a host of different professionals work together, and vaccine research includes medical doctors, clinical lab technicians, medical scientists and microbiologists. The researchers are responsible for improving vaccines and creat-
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ing new ones that can prevent viral outbreaks. Routine Working Day Most professional vaccine researchers work in a laboratory, and they may be employed by a wide variety of organizations. Some professionals work in the pharmaceutical industry, and others work for universities or hospitals. The exact duties are various and are based on the particular research that is taking place. Educational Requirements A vaccine researcher is expected to have a doctoral degree, and many professionals graduate from medical school. Some employers mandate that applications have a medical degree and a doctoral degree in chemistry or biology. Earning Potential and Career Outlook Salaries for vaccine researchers are high, and most professionals earn between $41,560 and $142,800 annually. The growth rate is among the highest in the nation, and demand is expected to increase by nearly 36 percent over the next decade.
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The salary for a mental health researcher is high, it usually ranges from $54,000 to more than $110,000 per year. The total wages are usually based on the years of experience and the particular employer.
A world leader in digital output, radiology, radiolog mammography, dental. Carestream is a dynamic company with over 100 years of leadership in medical and dental imaging. Our 7,300 employees serve customers in 150 countries.
CARESTREAM HEALTH BUSINESS
Radiology • Healthcare IT • Advance Materials Dental Solutions • Non-Destructive Testing
Are you interested? Visit our web site at:
www.carestream.com/corporate/careers Carestream Health offers a competitive salary and benefits package designed to meet the needs of today’s diverse workforce. Our worldwide headquarters is located in Rochester, New York and we are an equal opportunity employer.
BIOTERRORISM RESEARCHER
A bioterrorism researcher may work closely with federal and state agencies to identify potential hazards. As such, a researcher may need to understand diseases and know how to treat a variety of different toxins and diseases. The professionals are expected to analyze the possibility that terrorists will use a particular biological agent as part of an attack. Routine Working Day A bioterrorism researcher is often employed in a laboratory setting, and most work for governmental agencies.
McLaren Port Huron, established in 1882 is a not-for-profit hospital with a proven commitment to education and quality patient care. McLaren Port Huron provides a full spectrum of inpatient and outpatient healthcare services to residents in St. Clair and Sanilac Counties. Learn more about us and our employment opportunities at: www.porthuronhospital.org
(Continued on page 35) EEO/AA EmployerCARESTREAM HEALTH BUSINESS Vets/DisabilityRadiology • Healthcare IT • Advance Materials
Dental Solutions • Non-Destructive Testing Visit our web site at:
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Find the opportunity that inspires you.
Carestream Health offers a competitive salary and benefits package designed to meet the needs of today’s diverse workforce. Our worldwide headquarters is located in Rochester, New York and we are an equal opportunity employer.
Brooke Glen Behavioral Hospital is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to creating a corporate culture which promotes integrity as a fundamental basis for all decisions by its employees and those with whom the company deals. To find out about employee opportunities, please visit:
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Centura Health is a faith-based, non-profit, fully-integrated health system spanning Colorado and into Western Kansas. Sponsored by Catholic Health Initiatives and the Adventist Health System, our talented associates represent all faiths, backgrounds and experiences, while sharing the belief that we care for our patients, their families and one another as we would want our own loved ones to be treated.
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As New Jersey’s largest and busiest medical center, Hackensack University Medical Center offers you unrivaled career paths alongside the industry’s most talented and dedicated professionals. Whether you’re experienced or just starting your career, you’ll be given every opportunity to reach your fullest potential within our dynamic culture of constant learning, growth and advancement. There’s a reason we are:
• A 5-TIME MAGNET AWARD WINNER • ONE OF “AMERICA’S 50 BEST HOSPITALS” BY HEALTHGRADES FOR 7 YEARS RUNNING • A J.D. POWER AND ASSOCIATES DISTINGUISHED HOSPITAL PROGRAM • ONE OF THE FASTEST GROWING HOSPITALS IN THE NATION Learn more and apply at careers-hackensackumc.icims.com. We are an equal opportunity employer offering a smoke-free environment.
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Pitt County Schools is...A place to TEACH, a place to GROW, a place to REALIZE your DREAMS! Learn more about us at: www.pitt.k12.nc.us 1717 West 5th Street • Greenville, NC 27834 In compliance with Federal Law, Pitt County Schools administers all education programs, employment activities and admissions without discrimination against any person on the basis of gender, race, color, religion, national origin, age or disability.
16th Judicial Circuit Court of Jackson County, Missouri 415 East 12th Street, 10th Floor Kansas City, MO 64106 Visit our website at
www.16thcircuit.org We stand in support of equality for and advancement of all people based on their qualifications and actions alone without regard to color, gender, age, religion, national origin or disability.
Benefis Health System is Montana’s premier health system and the largest health care community in the state. Please visit www.benefis.org for more information. Benefis Health System 1101 26th Street South Great Falls, MT 59405 406-455-5175
Benefis Health System is an Equal Opportunity Employer
3214 EAST RACE AVENUE SEARCY, AR 72143 We consider applicants for all positions without regard to race, color, religion, creed, gender, national origin, age, disability, marital or veteran status, or any other legally protected status.
At White County Medical Center, we offer a number of job opportunities in medical, surgical, and specialty clinical fields as well as business and administrative areas. We offer competitive wages and an extensive benefit package. For job opportunities, please visit us online at www.wcmc.org.
Provident Bank • 3756 Central Avenue • Riverside, CA 92506
Join a winning team…The Provident Team!!! We continually seek qualified candidates to enhance our business growth in our retail banking and mortgage lending divisions. Visit us at www.myprovident.com for more information and to apply online. You may email or fax your resume to providenthires@myprovident.com or (951) 786-4725. Provident Bank is an equal opportunity employer. It is the bank’s policy to grant equal employment opportunity (EEO) to all qualified persons without regard to race, sex, religion, age, national origin, physical or mental disability, or veteran’s status.
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We are looking for high energy, dedicated employees to serve the students of Houston County Schools. For employment information or to apply online visit our website: www.hcbe.net 1100 Main Street — Perry, GA 31069 Houston County Schools stands in support of equality for and advancement of all people based on their qualifications and actions alone without regard to color, gender, age, religion, genetics, national origin or disability.
Spoon River College is a two-year, public community college in West Central Illinois dedicated to providing students a quality education. View and apply for current openings:
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23235 NORTH COUNTY 22 • CANTON, IL 61520 SRC is an Equal Opportunity Employer and Educator
COMMUNITY CONSOLIDATED SCHOOL DISTRICT 93 Community Consolidated School District 93 strives to maximize the academic, social, and emotional potential of each student by utilizing world-class educational practices, in partnerships with parents, staff, and community. Online applications: www.generalasp.com/d93/onlineapp/ www.ccsd93.com 230 Covington Drive • Bloomingdale, IL 60108 We stand in support of equality for and advancement of all people based on their qualifications and actions alone without regard to color, gender, sexual orientation, age, religion, national origin or disability.
Crawford Central School District is an equal opportunity education institution and will not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex and handicap. Visit www.craw.org to view current openings and application procedures.
11280 Mercer Pike Meadville, PA 16335 Job Line: 814.337.4501 Fax: 814.333.9795
The McKinney ISD considers applicants for all positions without regard to race, color, national origin, age, religion, sex, marital status, military or veteran status, disability, genetic information, or any other legally protected status.
Visit www.mckinneyisd.net to learn more about us and our current job postings. One Duvall Street • McKinney, TX 75069
Milestone is a great place to work! We have caring and compassionate employees who are dedicated to helping extraordinary people live ordinary lives. If you are looking for a career in the behavioral health or intellectual & developmental disabilities field, you’ve come to the right place.
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Some researchers find employment in private labs or in university settings. Educational Requirements Bioterrorism researchers usually hold a doctorate in immunology, genetics, virology or microbiology. Most professionals have dual degrees and may hold a master’s degree in the public health field. Earning Potential and Career Outlooks The salary for a bioterrorism researcher varies, but professionals can expect to earn anywhere from $40,000 to more than $150,000 annually. With increased federal funding for research, professionals can expect to have access to plenty of opportunities.
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epidemiologist plays a crucial role in preventing the transmission of the disease. Routine Working Day Most of the times, an epidemiologist works in a medical facility, such as a laboratory or hospital. Professionals may also perform field research and work to discover illnesses in their local community. Educational Requirements An epidemiologist usually has at least a master’s degree in the field, and many employers mandate that applicants have a doctoral degree. Once the cause of a public health Earning Potential and Career Outlook problem is identified, an epidemiolo- Salaries for epidemiologists are high and from $42,000 to more than $98,000 each gist plays a crucial role in preventing vary year. A variety of factors influences salary, the transmission of the disease. and earnings often depend on a particular employer. Professionals are usually full-time employees and may be expected to work and combine their education by learning about extended hours. public health and statistics. Earning Potential and Career Outlook Pharmacoepidemiologists can expect to INFECTION PREVENTIONIST An infection preventionist works to determine receive above-average wages, and professionals earn between $42,630 and $98,380 per year. whether infections can pose a serious hazard to public health. They analyze data and may Those who find employment working for phareducate the larger community about the best maceutical companies usually earn the highest ways in which to prevent illnesses. An infection wages. The field is expected to experience preventionist may also provide medicine and increased demand of nearly 24 percent through immunizations that can prevent the spread of the year 2020. infection.
A pharmacoepidemiologist is a clinical researcher who works to protect the public from the onset and spread of various diseases. Professionals study pharmacology and epidemiology and work to understand the way in which drugs can improve the health of the general public. Routine Working Day The majority of professionals find employment working for state, local and federal agencies. Careers are also available in universities, hospitals and pharmaceutical corporations. Educational Requirements Routine Working Day EPIDEMIOLOGIST A pharmacoepidemiologist must hold at least Most infection preventionists find work in the An epidemiologist is in charge of identifya master’s degree, and many earn credentials ing public health issues and must understand community for a local health agency. They may in the public health field. Some also have doc- the mechanism of a particular illness. Once the work with a hospital or an outreach group that toral degrees in pharmacology or epidemiology cause of a public health problem is identified, an aims to improve public health.
VA Northern California Health Care System (VANCHCS) is an integrated health care delivery system, offering a comprehensive array of medical, surgical, rehabilitative, mental health and extended care to veterans in Northern California. Join our outstanding team of diverse professionals with the resources, training and expertise necessary to provide America’s heroes with the highest quality of health care services available.
Where individuals, families and communities find compassionate, quality services in every branch of our network. Acacia Network’s mission is to partner with our communities, lead change, and promote healthy and prosperous individuals and families. Acacia Network’s values are: Excellence, Commitment, Customer Service & Leadership Learn more about us at: www.acacianetwork.org 1776 Clay Avenue • Bronx, NY 10457 Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the American with Disabilities Act and the Equal Employment Opportunity Act, provides that no person in the United States, on the grounds of race, color, creed, religion, national origin, age, sex or handicap, be denied the benefits of or be subjected to discrimination under any of our programs, activities, financial assistance programs, admission policies, training programs, or employment practices. It is the policy of this facility that admission, recruitment, employment and all administrative practices are conducted in compliance with these Acts.
We offer a variety of employment opportunities in our state-of-the-art health care facilities located throughout Northern California. In addition to an outstanding pay and benefits package we offer an opportunity to work in a dynamic, exciting and highly regarded organization. For more information on current open positions at VANCHCS visit: www.northerncalifornia.va.gov WE ENCOURAGE QUALIFIED CANDIDATES WITH DISABILITIES TO APPLY The United States Government does not discriminate in employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, disability and genetic information, age, membership in an employee organization, or other non-merit factor. VA Northern California Health Care System | 10535 Hospital Way | Mather, CA 95655
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agency. Ranging from $65,000 to more than $110,000, an advisor can expect great wages and plentiful opportunities.
Educational Requirements An infection preventionist is expected to have a master’s degree in the public health field, and many employers require a doctoral degree. Earning Potential and Career Outlook Salaries for infection preventionists vary from $40,000 to more than $100,000 annually. Those who work for larger governmental agencies can expect to earn more, and the field is expected to experience dramatic demand in the coming years.
BIOSTATISTICIAN
LEGISLATIVE POLICY ADVISOR
A legislative policy advisor uses their insight of the legal and medical fields to influence public policy with respect to health. Many are in charge of researching the benefits of laws that are related to policies aimed at improving public health. Routine Working Day A legislative policy advisor may work for advocacy groups, think tanks or individual politicians. Many spend their days in an office setting, and they may perform research in local hospitals or law libraries. Educational Requirements A legislative policy advisor is expected to have a master’s degree in the public health field, and many have graduated from law school. Some advisors have advanced medical training and may have graduated from medical school. Earning Potential and Career Outlook Legislative policy advisors have a diverse salary range, and the total earnings often depend on whether a professional works for a politician, a private lobbying group or a non-profit
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With top wages of nearly $119,100, biostatisticians can expect to be well rewarded for their efforts. The growth rate is expected to increase by about 14 percent between 2010 and 2020.
A biostatistician relies on math and statistics to research public health, the environment and medicine. Researching, compiling studies and relying on the data to implement new policies are the chief roles of a biostatistician. Routine Working Days Most biostatisticians work for the federal, state or local government. Professionals usually work in an office or laboratory setting and may have to compile data and present it to others in an organization. Educational Requirements A biostatistician can enter the field with a bachelor’s degree in math or statistics, but most professionals have a master’s degree in the field. Some of the leading employers require that their biostatisticians have a doctoral degree. Career Outlook and Earning Potential With top wages of nearly $119,100, biostatisticians can expect to be well rewarded for their efforts. Entry-level salaries may run from $39,090 to $72,830, and those who have spend years in the field can easily earn more than $100,000 per year. The growth rate is expected to increase by about 14 percent between 2010 and 2020.
ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH EMERGENCY RESPONSE EXPERT
An environmental health emergency response expert coordinates state and local efforts and
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Working with and for America’s veterans is a privilege, and we pride ourselves on the quality of care we provide. If you have what it takes, please consider applying for one of our available positions.
As Oklahoma’s largest and most diverse hospital, OU Medical Center features a winning team of world-class academic and private physicians, nurses and health care specialists; a team that is earning an international reputation for excellence, innovation and positive outcomes; a team of medical professionals capable of treating a full range of patients, from the tiniest premature baby to the most critically ill senior; a team that supports Oklahoma with quality patient care, medical education and research.
For additional information, please contact our Human Resources Management Service at (314) 488-8252. For more information visit us at: www.stlouis.va.gov/careers
We offer a variety of opportunities in various fields. For more information about us or application procedure visit:
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or contact our recruitment team at 405-271-6035 or 1-866-473-8229
The VA St. Louis Health Care System provides inpatient and ambulatory care in medicine, surgery, psychiatry, neurology, and rehabilitation, and many other subspecialty areas. It is a two-division facility that serves veterans and their families in east central Missouri and southwestern Illinois.
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works to prove aid to populations that have been hit by an environmental emergency, like a hurricane, tsunami or flood. Professionals may find a job working for a federal organization and are responsible for creating clearly defined plans to respond promptly to emergencies. Routine Working Days An environmental health emergency response specialist may work with community groups to ensure that plans are in place in the event of a problem. During an emergency, the professionals may work in the field and coordinate response efforts. Educational Requirements Most professionals have a bachelor’s degree in chemistry, environmental science or biology. Some professionals earn advanced degrees that may boost their earning power. Earning Potential and Career Outlook The salary of an environmental health emergency response specialist varies and may range from $29,000 to more than $101,000 annually. The regions with the most dangers are usually the biggest employers, and professionals may find work in the Northeast or on the West Coast where they respond to hurricanes or earthquakes.
NURSE EDUCATOR
A nurse educator is responsible for teaching nursing students, and the professionals may also work to provide continuing education credentials to new graduates. As professors, nurse educators work together with students and industry leaders to implement plans and create courses that are designed to enhance public health and address the shortage of trained professionals. Some nurse educators find a job in the administrative aspect of education, such as a college dean. Routine Working Day A nurse educator can expect to work inside a classroom at a community college or university. They teach students, grade papers and create lab assignments. Some educators may work in an office setting at a hospital or medical office. Most have an intimate knowledge of patient care and modern teaching methods. Educational Requirements A nurse educator is usually a registered nurse and has worked in a professional setting. Professionals are also expected to keep up with industry changes, and a bachelor’s degree is the bare minimum. Many nursing educators have advanced degrees, such as a master’s or doctoral degree.
300 CENTRAL AVENUE EAST ORANGE, NJ, 07018 East Orange General Hospital’s mission is to improve the health of the community by working collaboratively to provide high quality, efficient, safe and accessible health care services with the utmost respect and compassion.
At EOGH you will have the opportunity to learn and grow in a supportive and exciting work environment, thereby enhancing your career goals and aspirations. EOGH offers an extremely varied and comprehensive benefits package. Learn more about us at: www.evh.org Equal Opportunity Employer
Come Grow with Us! ValleyCare Health System is a network of 3 hospitals, and numerous outpatient and physician practice locations in northeastern Ohio. Whether it is our specialty accreditations, achievement awards, or quality accolades, including Top 5% Hospital in the Nation, we take pride in excellence. To apply, please visit: www.ValleyCareofOhio.net EOE/M/F/D/V
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Earning Potential and Career Opportunities Salaries for nurse educators vary according to employers any geographical locations, but most earn outstanding wages. Entry-level salaries are usually in the range of $51,000 per year, and those who have worked for several years or have an administrative position may earn more than $99,000 per year. With the current nursing shortage, the demand for trained educators is expected to increase more than the average for other professions.
ACADEMIC POLICE ADVISOR
An academic policy advisor is in charge of making decisions about public health educational programs. The professionals may guide policies and are often responsible for the allocation of funds and grants. Routine Working Days An academic policy advisor may find a job working for a state or federal organization, a university or a public health group. Many work in offices and may travel to visit public health facilities or classrooms. Educational Requirements Most academic policy advisors have a master’s degree in public health. Some professionals have graduated from medical school, and many of the top-paying jobs require that advisors have spent some time practicing as a doctor. Earning Potential and Career Outlook The earning potential for an academic policy advisor are varied and may range from $52,000 to more than $85,000 per year. Those with less education can expect to find wages on the lower end, and professionals who have advanced degrees will usually earn significantly
A nurse educator is responsible for teaching nursing students, and the professionals may also work to provide continuing education credentials to new graduates.
Brooke Grove Foundation’s mission is to “Touch People’s Lives”® by providing excellent service, showing respect and radiating kindness. If you are interested in a rewarding job experience that will make a positive difference in the lives of others, we have a position for you! Our employment opportunities are listed on our website at www.bgrv.org. Brooke Grove Foundation is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate in admissions, employment, contracting with consultants or acceptance of volunteers on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, handicap, sexual orientation, or national origin. 18100 SLADE SCHOOL ROAD • SANDY SPRING, MARYLAND 20860
Lower Keys Medical Center is a comprehensive regional healthcare resource committed to the delivery of consistent quality services in a safe and fiscally responsible manner that meet the needs of patients, physicians, employees and our community; and to the maintenance of an environment that encourages individual development, teamwork and pride with compassion and respect for each person. Our commitment to diversity is demonstrated through strategic initiatives aimed at providing training and awareness to our employees, hiring people of diverse backgrounds at all levels in our hospital. For career opportunities at LKMC, visit our website at www.lkmc.com. Lower Keys Medical Center is An Equal Opportunity Employer.
LOWER KEYS MEDICAL CENTER 5900 College Road • Key West, FL 33040
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higher salaries. The demand is expected to grow rapidly over the next decade.
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HEALTH COMMUNICATIONS SPECIALIST
The Horsham Clinic is a dedicated and longstanding private behavioral health care facility for the treatment of behavioral health disorders.
The Horsham Clinic is an Equal Opportunity Employer and as such, openly supports and fully commits to recruitment, selection, placement, promotion, and compensation of all individuals without regard to race, color, creed, national origin, sex, age, veteran status, marital status, religion, or physical and/or mental disability.
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We are looking for individuals with good leadership and communication skills, and enthusiastic professionals to grow along with us. Apply online at: www.horshamclinic.com
Durham VA Medical Center 508 Fulton Street — Durham, NC 27705
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The Durham VA Medical Center is a 271-bed tertiary care referral, teaching and research facility affiliated with Duke University School of Medicine, UNC School of Medicine, & Brody School of Medicine at ECU. Current vacancies and application instructions are posted at:
A health communications specialist provides the media and public with information about healthy lifestyle choices and diseases. They may combine clinical trial information with ground-breaking research in a manner that is easily understood. Many also work to advocate for initiatives that help the public understand the best ways in which to address epidemics. Routine Working Days A health communications specialist may find employment in a public or office setting. Professionals often plan events, communicate with the media and draft press releases for official publication. Educational Requirements A bachelor’s degree in communication or journalism is essential, and most health care specialists have several years of experience in the communications field. Specialists must be able to create publications and presentations that are used in media outlets. Earning Potential and Career Outlook The salaries for a health communications specialist vary and may range from $30,000 to more than $96,000 annually. Current BLS estimates predict that the need for experienced professionals will increase much faster than the national average for other positions.
DISEASE ECOLOGIST
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Technological innovation and a deep understanding of the medical marketplace and the needs of patients have made Cordis the world’s leading developer and manufacturer of breakthrough stents, catheters and guidewires for interventional medicine, minimally invasive computer-based imaging, and electrophysiology. We are the global leader in vascular disease management. We offer tremendous opportunities and worldclass resources. For more information please visit: www.cordis.com 6500 Paseo Padre Parkway • Fremont, CA 94555 Cordis is an equal opportunity employer.
6339 Mill Street Rhinebeck, NY 12572 Fax Resumes to: 845-876-2020 www.astorservices.org Astor Services for Children & Families is a voluntary, nonprofit agency sponsored by Catholic Charities of the Archdiocese of New York, providing a range of services for children and their families regardless of race, creed or national origin, serving Dutchess, Orange, Ulster, & Bronx counties. For employment consideration including psychiatrists, psychologists, social workers, and nurses please submit your resume/cv along with copies of certification and licensure to hr@astorservices.org. Astor Services for Children & Families is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and does not discriminate against employees and applicants for employment on the basis of race, color, creed, natural origin, gender, actual or perceived age, citizenship, alienage, disability, marital status or sexual orientation, or as further provided by governing law applicable to the employee’s work location.
A disease ecologist works to evaluate and research the way in which ecological changes impact the spread of pathogens and infectious diseases. As such, they work to understand the way in which human changes to the plant may impact public health issues. Routine Working Days A disease ecologist may find employment in a host of different settings. Professionals are usually employed by a college, university or a higher-education institution. Many other disease ecologists find employment in laboratories, parks or public health organizations. Educational Requirements An entry-level position requires at least a bachelor’s degree in ecology or biology. Professionals who work in a university setting may have to hold a doctoral degree in a related field. Earning Potential and Career Options Annual salaries for disease ecologists are high and range from a low of $36,000 to more than $90,000. Professionals can expect a great career outlook, and the field is expected to grow as corporations and governmental agencies learn more about the way in which humans interact with the environment.
HEALTH PROMOTIONS PROGRAM COORDINATOR
A health promotions program coordinator is in charge of overseeing the management, planning and development of health promotions programs. Professionals may work directly with managers, outcomes researchers and program developers to create educational materials that are used to apply for governmental grants. Routine Working Days Most health promotions program coordinators work for universities, non-profit agencies and governmental agencies. Because the professionals are in charge of developing and initiating plans, they usually spend much of their working days in an office setting. Educational Requirements A health promotions program coordinator is expected to have a bachelor’s degree in public health. Most
September 2014 employers require that job applicants have a master’s degree, and many professionals have experience in the management field. Earning Potential and Career Outlook The annual salaries for a health promotions program coordinator depend on a person’s experience and the size of an employer. Entry-level wages are usually $50,000 per year, and those who work in the leading programs can expect to bring home more than $90,000 per year. The demand for experienced coordinators is expected to increase at an average rate in the nation’s leading urban centers.
NUTRITIONIST
A nutritionist understands human dietary requirements. They may have to analyze meals and create plans that help people improve their health by eating a well-rounded diet. Routine Working Days Almost 33 percent of all nutritionists find a job in a hospital. Some work in an outpatient clinic, and others find a job in a nursing home. Local cafeterias are other employers, and some nutritionists are self employed. Educational Requirements A nutritionist usually has at least an associate’s degree, and many have their bachelor’s degree in food management or nutrition. Some states license nutritionists and have a comprehensive program in place to ensure public safety. Earning Potential and Career Outlook Nutritionists can expect to earn good salaries, and the median annual salary was $53,250 in 2010. The top dietitians can expect salaries that are up to $75,480 on an annual basis.
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Employment opportunities are expected to grow ments about medical issues and presenting their by more than 20 percent by 2020. findings to readers in a clear manner. Medical writers play a crucial role in public health PUBLIC HEALTH because they help to improve public awareness. INFORMATION OFFICER A medical writer may create press releases, A public health information officer gives write Website content or draft educational mateinformation to the public about disease preven- rials for medical center patients. tion and major health issues. Professionals may Routine Working Days need to conduct research in order to find the A medical writer may work for a medical primary issues that affect a local community. school, research company, hospital or pharmaMany search for employment in a clinic or a ceutical company. Nearly 30 percent of profesprogram that works with the general public on sionals are freelancers who set their own hours. a daily basis. Educational Requirements Routine Working Day A medical writer may have a bachelor’s A public health information officer may find degree in journalism, English or a related field. employment in a county health department or Earning Potential and Career Outlook in a large hospital. Most professionals spend The particular salary for a medical writer a large part of their day in the office, and they depends on an employer, geographical location may have to create and give presentations to the and educational level. The average annual salapublic or professional groups. ry for a professional is about $72,000 per year. Educational Requirements Medical writers are in high demand, and the A public health information officer must hold need for qualified professionals is expected to a bachelor’s degree in the public health field. increase in the coming years. Some professionals earn a master’s degree in health education or public health to increase PUBLIC HEALTH CONSULTANT A public health consultant may work with their earning potential. Earning Potential and Career Outlook government agencies or healthcare providers A public health information officer can expect to create and implement policies that aim to salaries that range from $49,000 to $91,800 improve public health. After measures are in annually. Officers who find a career in a hospi- place, a consultant may inspect the practical tal usually earn higher wages. Those who work implementation and suggest minor changes that in a local health department may enjoy salaries make the program more effective. Routine Working Days that are on the lower end of the spectrum. A public health consultant may work in an MEDICAL WRITER office drafting policies, and they may also spend A medical writer is in charge of creating docu- some of their time in clinics, hospitals or other
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facilities. Educational Requirements A public health consultation usually has a master’s degree in a related field. Public health administration or counseling are two fields in which a consultant can earn their degree. Earning Potential and Career Outlook A public health consultant will usually earn an annual salary that ranges from $40,000 to more than $80,000. The consultants who earn the most usually find a career in the private sector. Average job growth is expected to keep wages high and create new positions in the future.
EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS COORDINATOR
An emergency preparedness coordinator may work with county health departments to guard against biological terrorism. Professionals work to create plans that address potential threats, and they may work with politicians in an advisory capacity. As such, an emergency preparedness coordinator may oversee policy and create management plans. Routine Working Days A bioterrorism coordinator may work for a government agency and spend half their time in the office and the remainder in the field. Educational Requirements A bioterrorism or emergency preparedness
coordinator needs to have a comprehensive understanding of public health threats and may need a master’s degree. Some professionals have a dual degree in the nursing and public health fields. Earning Potential and Career Outlook Salaries for emergency preparedness coordinators depend on the city where a person finds employment. Most professionals can expect to earn from $40,000 to more than $75,000 per year. As the United States continues to prepare for threats of bioterrorism, professionals can expect to find plenty of opportunities across the country.
EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS SPECIALIST
An emergency preparedness specialist is in charge of providing education and training to the general public and first responders. The EQUAL JRNL professionals areOPPORTUNITY essentialEMPLOYMENT in the evaluation of community plans, and they may formu6 x 4” (4c process) late responses to natural disasters or terrorist nh/gl/rd threats. Routine Working Days An emergency preparedness specialist may find employment for a state, federal or local agency. They are in charge of working with other professionals and may spend some of their
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September 2014 time in schools, public places and community centers. Some specialists find jobs in industrial facilities where they help create a proactive plan to reduce environmental hazards after a natural disaster. Educational Requirements An emergency preparedness specialist is expected to have a bachelor’s degree in public planning. Many professionals have prior experience in the management and emergency preparedness field. Earning Potential and Career Outlook The earning potential for an emergency preparedness specialist varies according to employer and geographical area. Professionals who find employment in the private sector usually earn more. Annual earnings vary from $39,000 to more than $71,000 per year. Demand for trained professionals is expected to increase in the coming years.
CONSUMER SAFETY OFFICER
A consumer safety officer works to make sure that the Food and Drug Administration’s (FDA)s regulations are enforced at all times. A safety officer may initiate legal actions and help the public learn more about FDA regulations. A consumer safety officer may also craft inspection procedures and help to develop new drugs. Routine Working Days A consumer safety officer will spent most of their time working from an office. Safety officers also need to travel and may inspect various sites around the country. Educational Requirements A consumer safety officer needs to have at least 30 hours in a field that is related to public health, like nutrition, nursing or biology. Professionals also need to have a bachelor’s degree or the equivalent industry experience. Earning Potential and Career Outlook A consumer safety officer usually earns from $28,000 to $71,000 each year. The exact wages depend on experience, educational levels and the exact location where a professional works. Many candidates easily find a job working for the FDA.
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improve public health. Routine Working Days A behavioral health program coordinator may find employment in a public or private facility. Most professional coordinators spend much of their day in the office, but they may also coordinate events and spend some time meeting with the public at routine events. Educational Requirements Minimal educational requirements for a behavioral health program coordinator is a bachelor’s degree in psychology or an associated field. Some coordinators need to have prior experience and should be able to pass background checks. At some employers, a coordinator may need a master’s or doctoral degree in nursing or psychology. Earning Potential and Career Outlooks The annual salaries for behavioral health program coordinators are high, and those who work in private facilities can expect to earn more than those who find employment in the public sector. The wages run from $45,000 to $70,000 each year. Demand is growing and is expected to increase higher than that of other careers.
HEALTH AND WELLNESS MANAGER
A health and wellness manager analyzes public health issues and creates programs to address the unique problems that confront a particular community. Some managers offer health education and create seminars that are designed to improve public health. Routine Working Days A health and wellness manager may find employment in a public or private facility. Most spend their days working from an office, but they are also required to interface with the public on a regular basis. In addition, a manager may be expected to research health issues and inform the general public about ways in which to reduce disease and illness. Educational Requirements A health and wellness manager should have a bachelor’s degree in public health or exercise science. Many employers are looking for applicants that have at least a master’s degree. BEHAVIORAL Earning Potential and HEALTH PROGRAM Career Outlook The salaries for health and wellCOORDINATOR ness managers is high, and proA behavioral health program coordinator works with mental fessionals can expect to bring in health providers and the communi- between $39,000 and $70,000 each ty to provide a variety of services. year. Demand is rapidly growing Most professionals work with case for qualified professionals, and managers to evaluate care and managers can expect to have abun-
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A job that matters at Spartanburg Medical Center You entered health care to make a difference. Spartanburg Medical Center, located in Spartanburg, South Carolina, offers a cutting-edge, team environment where you can do just that. Having achieved top honors—including the Magnet designation for nursing excellence—we make it a priority to remain on the forefront of health care. Recognizing that top honors are a result of top professionals, we offer competitive salary and benefit packages, a nationally recognized child development program and more. Areas of availability: • Women’s & Children’s Care • Gibbs Cancer Center & Research Institute • Heart Center • Surgical Care • Emergency Center • Spartanburg Regional Hospice • Home Health For more information or to apply, please call a hospital recruiter at 800-288-7762 or visit SpartanburgRegional.com.
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Many tests are conducted on pollution levels. A technician may work directly under an environENVIRONMENTAL mental specialists, and many professionals work HEALTH TECHNICIAN their way up the ladder to higher-paying careers. An environmental health technician performs Routine Working Days field and laboratory tests to determine the way An environmental health technician may work in which the environment impacts public health. in an office or lab setting and may find employment at a scientific or a technical firm. Professionals may work for the federal government, in a testing laboratory or for a local hospital. Educational Requirements Nursing Home/Assisted Living facilities Entry-level jobs may only require a high school diploma, but the majority of THE BEST PLACE TO WORK employers search for applicants who have CLOSE TO HOME! an associate’s degree or higher. Earning Potential and The face of Birmingham Green is reflected by our employees who provide Career Outlook quality care. Our success comes from the work they do each day. The annual salary for an environmental We offer employment in nursing, food services, housekeeping, laundry and health technician varies and the wages more. For current available positions please visit our website: range from a median of $41,380 to a www.birminghamgreen.org or contact us at 703-257-6246. high of more than $67,630. The demand Birmingham Green offers competitive pay and benefit options including: for trained professionals is expected to Medical, dental and life insurance • Up to 23 days paid time off increase by more than 24 percent between Virginia State Retirement plan with employer contributions (FT employees) Tuition reimbursement 2010 and 2020. To receive an application, visit Birmingham Green in person or you can fax or email your resume Birmingham Green, Attn HR 8605 Centreville Road, Manassas, VA 20110 PH: 703-257-6246 • FX: 703-257-0811 EML: chogan@birminghamgreen.org Eligibility to work in the U.S., a Criminal Background check, and a Drug Screen are required for employment. Birmingham Green is an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer. EOE/AA/M/F/D/V
Lehigh Valley Hospital-Hazleton, formerly Hazleton General Hospital, has 150 beds and provides inpatient acute care, rehab care at Gunderson Rehabilitation Center, emergency care, maternity and home care. It was the first accredited Primary Care Stroke Center in northeast Pennsylvania. It is also an accredited Chest Pain Center and a Bariatric Surgery Center of Excellence. Lehigh Valley Health Network (LVHN) is committed to serving our community by attracting dedicated, talented people who want to make a difference in the health care of their community. Our employees enjoy competitive salaries and excellent benefit programs. We invite you to investigate the opportunities at Lehigh Valley Hospital-Hazleton and Lehigh Valley Health Network as we work together for a better future. Apply by emailing your resume to jobs@lvhn.org or visit our website at www.lvhn.org/hazleton Lehigh Valley Hospital-Hazleton • 700 East Broad Street • Hazleton, PA 18201 It is the network’s policy to maintain a discrimination-free work environment for all employees. A good working environment includes freedom from harassment based on race, religion, age, gender, pregnancy, sexual orientation, physical or mental disability, veteran status, any other basis protected by applicable federal, state or local law, as well as freedom from unwelcome sexual advances.
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lor’s degree in the public health field, and those who work in a hospital or university setting usually need a master’s or doctoral degree. Earning Potential and Career Outlook The earnings for health teachers vary from one city to the next and depend on the particular employer. A health teacher can expect to earn anywhere from $48,000 to $64,000 each year. As public health concerns grow, the demand for qualified teachers is expected to increase dramatically.
PUBLIC HEALTH PLANNER
A public health planner compiles and analyzes date about various public health problems. A planner is usually in charge of different departments in county health departments, and they may work to gain funding for their programs. Some planners have a distinct focus, such as mental or sexual health. Routine Working Days A public health planner may work for a county or state agency. They may also find career opportunities in a hospital or other educational facility. Educational Requirements Public health planners usually have at least a bachelor’s degree in public health or a similar field. Many people have advanced degrees in urban planning or public health policy. Some professionals have prior working experience in the field. Earning Potential and Career Outlook The earnings for a public health planner depend on the geographical location in which a professional works. The average wages vary from $40,400 to $63,000 each year. Increased demand is expected to reach growth rates of at least 16 percent from 2010 to 2020.
A health teacher works to improve public health awareness in the educational system, and they may work for a local school system. Teachers may focus on a specialized area or work in a generalized manner. Subjects that a health teacher covers includes physical fitness, mental health, disease prevention and sexual health. Routine Working Days A health teacher may be employed by public schools or work at a university. A professional may also work in a community outreach program and provide the D ISASTER PREPAREDNESS general public with seminars that aim to RESEARCHER improve wellness on a community level. A disaster preparedness researcher is a memEducational Requirements ber of most city’s emergency preparedness A health teacher usually has a bache-
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September 2014 teams. The professionals look to historic data about disaster responses and work to create a comprehensive plan that aims to facilitate the process by which a community reacts to natural disasters. Professional researchers may have to write comprehensive reports and provide details to advisors and management teams. Routine Working Days A disaster preparedness researcher may work for a private or a government agency. Many professionals work in a traditional office, but they may also carry out extensive field research. Some researchers may travel to other locations and inspect facilities to ensure that plans are in accordance with industry standards. Educational Requirements A disaster preparedness researcher may have a bachelor’s degree in the public health or disaster-management field. Many professionals also have degrees in police operations or in the criminal-justice field. Career Outlook and Earning Potential A disaster preparedness researcher can expect to earn salaries that range from $45,000 to more than $60,000 per year. Professionals who work for private corporations usually earn more, and those who find a job in the public sector may earn less. Demand is expected to increase at a rate that is slightly above average.
equal opportunity employment journal community’s ability to improve wellness on a personal level. Routine Working Day A community health worker may find a job in a public health department, a hospital or in a community health center. Many spend time working in the community or in an office environment. Educational Requirements A community health worker does not necessarily need a college degree, and the educational requirements vary by particular employer. Most professionals have some type of training and on-thejob experience. Earning Potential and Career Outlook The salaries for a community health worker depends on a wide range of factors, and professionals can expect to earn from $28,000 to $60,000 each year.
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Once the cause of a public health problem is identified, an epidemiologist plays a crucial role in preventing the transmission of the disease.
A reproductive health specialist offers education and essential services to the public. Many COMMUNITY HEALTH WORKER assist with family planning and may provide A community health worker educates the testing for HIV, AIDS and other STDs. A community about disease prevention and works specialist may also be in charge of medical to connect individuals with human services. billing and work to provide general duties as a Professionals may offer supportive counseling receptionist. Routine Working Days and advocation. Many work to increase the
A reproductive health specialist may find a career in a family planning or community health facility. Professionals usually work in an office environment, and they may gain employment for a private group or a public agency. Educational Requirements
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Most specialists have had experience in the medical field, and some employers require that applicants have a state license. While a college degree is not an essential component of employment, most reproductive health specialists have an associate’s degree or higher. Earning Potential and Career Outlook The earnings for a reproductive health specialist vary from one region to the next. Most professionals can expect high wages that range from $30,000 to more than $55,000 each year. The demand for trained professionals is expected to increase by more than the average for other fields.
MEDICAL INVESTIGATOR
Most medical investigators are employed in a forensic lab or in a medical examiner’s office. Professionals may be expected to conduct field work and may visit local crime scenes to obtain evidence. In addition, a medical investigator may need to appear in court and provide testimony about the collection of evidence. Educational Requirements Medical investigators usually have a bachelor’s degree in the forensic sciences. Some professionals may be working on their medical degree, and many receive training while working on the job. Earning Potential and Career Outlook With outstanding salaries, a medical investigator can expect to earn from $33,000 to more than $52,000 each year. The demand for qualified medical investigators is expected to increase in keeping with the average for other skilled trades.
A medical investigator examines and collects evidence in criminal investigations. Professionals may also look into unattended deaths in an effort to see if a person died from natural causes or foul play. A professional has to thoroughly document PUBLIC HEALTH JOURNALIST Responsible for writing articles and their findings and maintain a clear chain of stories about a variety of medical topics, a custody. public health journalist often helps inform Routine Working Days
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the general public about issues that are important for their well being. Many provide communications that bring scientific research to the general public in a manner that is easily understood. Routine Working Days Public health journalists usually work for trade journals, newspapers or magazines. Some work from a traditional office and may spend time in local hospitals, health centers or research centers. In addition, a public health journalist may find employment in a private hospital. Educational Requirements Most journalists have a bachelor’s or master’s degree in the journalism field. A public health journalist may also gain experience on the job, and some professionals have experience writing articles for a newspaper or Website. Earning Potential and Career Outlook The pay for a public health journalist varies and often depends on an individual’s employer. Professional journalists can expect to find rewarding wages that vary from $28,000 to $55,000 each year. The demand for trained medical journalists is expected to increase higher than nearly all other professions.
Public Health Jobs Resources
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5 Easy Principles for Realistic Goal Setting
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any have heard of the term “SMART Goals”. SMART is a system that makes it easier to set effective and realistic goals. Using the SMART system enables people to take more control of their lives especially when it comes to realizing their dreams. So what does SMART stand for? SMART is an acronym that stands for specific, measurable, attainable, relevant, and time-bound. In order to set a SMART goal, it must fit into all five of these criteria. In order to illustrate these principles, we can use the example of Anna, whose ultimate goal in life is to lose weight. Sure, Anna could simply make up in her mind that she wants to lose weight. While this is a great goal, it is both unclear and not actionable. However, when we apply the SMART goal principle to Anna’s desire to lose weight, we can come up with something far more effective that will make Anna an object of envy to all of her friends. Men will want her! Women will want to be her! The first rule of a SMART goal is that it must be specific. It must answer some or all of these five questions: Who? What? When? Where? Why? How? In Anna’s case, what activities is she going to engage in to lose weight? How frequently is she going to engage in these activities? The second rule deals whether or not the goal is measurable. How much does Anna want to weigh? How much does she weigh now? It is not enough to know only that Anna wants to lose weight; we must also know how much weight she wants to drop. The third rule is that the goal must be attainable. Knowing how much weight Anna wants to lose and how she will go about doing it is an important step, but she also must think about whether or not her goal is realistic. Anna may want to lose 100 lbs in one month, but the obvious question she needs to ask this: Is this realistic? Maybe Anna should shoot for a goal that is easier to attain without killing herself (that would be quite counterproductive). The fourth rule is that Anna’s goal has to be relevant. This simply means that the behaviors one engages in must actually contribute to the achievement of the goal. Are the behaviors Anna chooses to engage in relevant to her desired result?
If Anna wants to lose weight, eating out at “Bubba’s Greasy Burger Joint” every night will not help. However, watching her diet and eating healthy is a behavior that will help her reach her goal. Finally, the fifth rule is that the goal must be time-bound. This means that Anna’s goal must be set to a deadline. Without a deadline, there’s no sense of urgency. Deadlines should be realistic without giving us too much room to procrastinate. They can even be broken down into smaller deadlines as well. Anna could say that she wants to lose 20 lbs in one month and break that down into 5 lbs per week. So if we apply this to Anna’s weight loss goal, it could look something like this: Anna will lose 20 lbs (measurable) in one month (time-bound) by working out in the gym 3 - 5 days per week (specific, relevant and attainable). See? It’s not so hard! This is just a basic example of how this style of goal setting can be more effective. One could easily add in diet, types of exercise, and other habits if they choose. Anna’s example shows that it is evident that goals cannot be wishy-washy thoughts that stay inside your head. If we are to achieve our goals, we must make them easier to understand and accomplish. If we apply the SMART system in achieving our goals and meeting our objectives, we will become more effective, happier, and far more productive. Article provided ConstantContent.com
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Learning how to achieve goals will help inspire others to pursue their own goals with the same determination you had in achieving yours. There are far too many stories of failure and not enough stories of success. No matter how big or small your goal is, do everything you can to accomplish it. Your accomplishment can possibly inspire someone to become more than they thought they could become.
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INTERVIEW TIP: Be Likable
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by Neil Kokemuller
iring committees spend hours evaluating applications and preparing interview questions. Quality candidates spend hours preparing and practicing for their interview. Much of the decision often comes down to one simple factor. Are you likable? Two Key Questions
Despite the thousands of interview questions already in existence and the new ones created daily, hiring managers typically evaluate two key internal questions. One question is, "Why should I hire you?" The other is, "Do I like you?" or, "Would I want to work with you?" While it is important to spend hours preparing to address the "Why should I hire you?" premise, it is equally important to plan to be likable. You cannot change who you are, but you can show off your likable qualities with an effective plan.
Strategies to Be Likable
most hiring managers for most jobs. Relaxed confidence is better. Answer questions with a focus on showing why you match well with the company and position. Don't project the attitude that the company has no choice but to hire you if it wants to succeed. Genuine confidence means you sell your skills and abilities with confidence answers and compelling examples. Most importantly, engage the hiring manager or interviewers throughout the process. Look each person in the eyes as you respond. Maintain a relaxed, friendly facial expression. Participate in small amounts of humor if your intuition tells you the hiring manager is open to it.
Show Appreciation
End the interview on a strong note by showing sincere appreciation. Thank the interviewer for his time. Follow up with a thank-you note. A friendly, comfortable exit makes a compelling last impression.
You cannot change who you are, but you can show off your likable qualities with an effective plan.
Your first impression impacts your likability in a major way. A hiring manager makes judgments about your personality, character and diligence just by observing your interview attire, facial expression, handshake and initial greeting. Get off to a high-impact start by dressing the part, offering a friendly smile and exchanging genuine pleasantries. Balance confidence with humility. Arrogance is not a likable trait to
Conclusions
If you don't like people and you aren't a likable person, work on those characteristics before applying for a job in which people matter. Assuming you have interest in people and are a likable person, showcase these qualities in your interview. Managers are people. They want to hire good people to work with. Few people hire someone who rubs them the wrong way during the interview. Article provided ConstantContent.com
Eaton Hydraulics is a worldwide leader in the design, manufacture and marketing of a comprehensive line of reliable, high-efficiency hydraulic systems and components for use in mobile and industrial applications. WE DELIVER THE TOOLS & SOLUTIONS PEOPLE COUNT ON WHEN IT REALLY MATTERS We are the leader in tools and security. We are Stanley Tools. We are DEWALT. We are Mac Tools. We are Porter-Cable. And we are much more. We are the doors that protect you at airports. We are the lock and deadbolt on your front door. We are the hydraulic breakers that rescue trapped earthquake survivors. We are the people on the phone in an emergency. Joining the Stanley Black & Decker team means joining one of the world’s largest, fastest-growing, and most dynamic companies. If you’d like to be a part of this team and make a difference in the lives of our customers, visit us online: www.stanleyblackanddecker.com for current openings and application procedures. We are an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer (AA/EOE) and encourage applications from women, veterans and minorities. 12827 VALLEY BRANCH LANE • DALLAS, TX 75234
Our goal at Eaton is to empower everyone to make a positive impact on their own careers, their businesses and their communities. If you’re ready to do something that matters, to do it well and to be encouraged and rewarded for doing it, then Eaton is the place for you. Learn more about career opportunities and application procedures online at:
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ow would you feel if the job you’ve been doing for most of your life just moved offshore without any warning? What if you just spent several years getting an education for a job that was no longer in high demand? How would you like to know the secrets to choosing a satisfying career that will also be in high demand? By understanding the major trends that are affecting our lives, you will be able to play an active role in planning and directing your career. By understanding these trends you will have a better chance of seeing the big changes before they hit. This look into the future will show you the careers that are expected to have high demand and some that aren’t. But more importantly this article will show you the basics of “trend spotting” so that you can make your own intelligent career choices.
Trend Spotting
By understanding the major trends that affect jobs you will be able to make better career decisions for yourself. Trends are like waves on the ocean. Some are very big, some are very small. Some trends last only a few years like the DOT COM trend, while others go on seemingly forever. The trends we are interested in may be as short as a few years or as long as 20+ years. Just like waves, trends move and change everything they come in contact with. If you aren’t prepared for the big wave it will wash over you, tumbling you like a toy in the ocean. Initially, trends start off so small that most people don’t notice them. Eventually trends build up to a crescendo. Somewhere in between they make the evening news. The trick is to spot trends just as they begin, so that you have time to take action and change your life. An even better trick would be to predict the trends before they start. To get a feel for job trends, let’s look at a few that have come and gone.
Technology Trends
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Probably the most prevalent trend in our time has been that of technological innovation. Revolutions in technology continue to cause rapid, almost un-predictable changes in career demand. Changes in technology can obsolete your
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Trends are about change and every change has at its core, a “driver.” To predict or spot a new trend, look for a basic forms of driver like, The need to save time.
job causing you to be laid off, downsized, right sized, and just plain inconvenienced. Here are a few examples of jobs which were once in great demand but are now declining or totally extinct, at least in North America and Europe: Typesetting. Has been replaced by the first Apple computers and the advent of desktop publishing. Typesetting began in the 1400’s with the first printing presses. The trend away from typesetting to desktop publishing started in the early 1980’s and was completed by the mid 1990’s. Thousands of people had their careers upset by this trend. Secretarial Dictation. Has been replaced by individuals doing their own word processing, starting in the late 1980’s as the cost of personal computers came down. IBM punch card operator. Was obsoleted along with IBM punch cards by ~1985. Prior to that, punch card data entry employed tens of thousands. Telex (TWX) Operator. Was obsoleted by the advent of the FAX machine, ~ 1980 FAX Machine Operator. Once the cost of FAX machines came down, most people handled their own faxes rather than having an assistant do it. Finally, most but not all faxes gave way to Email. 1980 to 1995.
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Telephone Operators. Once a premier job, demand was reduced significantly by touch tone systems and then later by voice recognition technology. Drafting Technician. Manual drafting using pencil and ruler was replaced by Computer Aided Drafting (CAD) in the 1980’s.
Low Tech Is Good Tech
Not all careers need be adversely affected by technology. These traditional businesses will see change, but not overnight obsolescence: • Upscale jewelry stores • Custom jewelry manufacturing • Stores where “service” is the main feature • Restaurants • Movie theaters • Movie making • Music creation • Delivery services • Grocery stores • Hair Salons • Auto Repair • Construction
Drivers Of The Trends
Trends are about change and every change has at its core, a “driver.” To predict or spot a new trend, look for these basic forms of drivers. • The need to save time • The need to reduce cost • The need to do things faster • The need to make things easier to use • The need to improve safety and reliability • The need to lessen the impact on the environment
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September 2014 The Automation Trend
equal opportunity employment journal A large portion of programming, tech support, data entry, and accounting jobs can be handled remotely from countries such as India where they speak perfectly polite Queen’s English, and where they have excellent educational systems. This puts many lucrative jobs at risk. Even extremely high tech, high skill jobs such as Analog Integrated Circuit Designers have
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Learn a trade or skill that requires hands on presence such as a carpenter, nurse, physician, dental hygienist, or hair stylist. Essentially you want to pick a career that requires your physical presence and that can not easily be done remotely. Combining proximity with creativity in a career gives you added security. Does this mean you should panic and get out of software development or any other high tech, high paying job? It depends. The first projects to move offshore are usually the most simple, low risk projects. Adding distance and cultural differences almost always adds time and complexity to any development project. The types of projects that will stay onshore: • Need to be done very quickly • Are very complex • Require lots of face to face interaction • Are tough to define and quite ambiguous Projects that represent low risk to management, such as making minor upgrades to a product, or copying someone else’s product, will most certainly be moved offshore.
We have only seen the first wave of automation in our lives. The effect so far has been to eliminate jobs involving highly repetitive tasks. The net effect has been fewer “unskilled” jobs. Automation is the result of the need to reduce cost which in turn is driven by a company’s need to become more competitive, to be able to grow market share, and to generate higher earnings for investors. Automation, one of the first methods for reducing cost, had been a big trend between 1950 and 2000. Jobs that were not easily mechanized, such as many manufacturing jobs, have already been moved to countries where the cost of labor is cheaper. Most of these jobs have been relocated to Mexico, Taiwan, India and China. Ten years from now, as the labor costs in those countries rise, the jobs may move to Africa or North Korea. The next phase of automation will not occur in the factory, but in our homes, in our lives, and in the information that we use. Skilled Trades Looking The last wave of automation in the Very Good home was to mechanize simple repetThe good news is that the traditional Learn a trade or skill that requires hands-on skilled itive tasks such as dish washing and trades such as carpentry, plumbclothes washing. Home automation is ing, electrician, hair stylist, construction presence such as a carpenter, nurse, driven by the need to save time. contractors, auto mechanics, dental hygienphysician, dental hygienist, or hair stylist. What are the next opportunities to ists look good in terms of being secure save time in the home: from moving offshore. The main threat • Preparing meals will be lower cost labor coming across the started moving offshore to India and China. Mexico / US border. • Cleaning the house Taiwan already has several home grown inte• Acquiring groceries Since you can’t have an auto mechanic who grated circuit design houses. Eventually, Silicon is located in China tune up your car in the • Helping children with homework Valley companies will no longer be willing to US, these types of jobs will be secure from • Educating the children pay high prices for local circuit design talent, low cost foreign labor. Because of proximity, • Ironing the clothes they will use talent in China and India whenever we strongly recommend the traditional trades. • Making the bed possible. Make sure you pick the one that is right for Say Goodbye To: Unless the government intervenes, English you. CareerPlanner.com’s Career Test can help Data Entry, Programming, speaking countries with low labor cost and well you figure this out. Tech Support and educated people will pull high paying jobs out Customer Service Jobs Increased Traffic for A new trend which became obvious in ~1998 of the United States and Europe. Delivery Services What does this mean for someone just now is for entry level “knowledge worker” jobs such As online retail sales continues to climb, UPS, as programming, customer service, tech sup- planning their career? Proximity and creativity FEDEX and the Postal Service will have to port, and accounting to be moved to countries are the key. You really have two choices: deliver more and more packages. That is good Look for a career that requires a very high news for drivers, pilots, airplane mechanics etc. with English speaking lower cost workers. This trend is just getting started and it could hollow level of skill or creativity such as being a writer, Home delivery has been on the rise and will out the English speaking economies of North designer, musician, inventor, marketing strate- continue to be driven by the need to save time. gist, or film actor. America and Europe. If home grocery delivery ever takes off, and
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equal opportunity employment journal it looks like it will the second time around, the demand for drivers and truck mechanics will increase even more. This trend should continue until someone invents a Star Trek - like teleportation system or replicator system. So don’t hold your breath, delivery services look very, very good for a long time to come.
Entertainment and Content Creation Look Very, Very Good
checkout. Home Depot and certain grocery stores began widespread use of automated self checkout in ~2002 to 2003. There will always be cashier positions, just fewer of them. What about stocking clerks, those folks that come in at night to load up the shelves? Same as most retail store positions. It’s work that has to be done, even in the giant warehouse stores. But if you can buy it online and get it faster and cheaper, then watch out.
Marketing Looks Very Good
Cultural differences, and language barriers should effectively protect most of the entertainment industry from moving offshore. Someone still needs to write the books, Positions requiring a the screen plays, the TV shows, the music high level of creativity and etc. Positions requiring a high level of creativity and originality should still be highly originality should still be valued. The impact of computer simulation on highly valued. actors is still an unknown and does present some risk. As compute power grows over the next decade, the ability to completely and believably simulate an actor will become widely available. Reality TV will have a minor impact on the demand for actors. Unique personalities and talented people will always catch our interests and will be in high demand, at least until we tire of them.
Less Demand For Most Retail Jobs and Cashiers
Retail store positions will decline gradually as home shopping and Internet shopping continue to grow. There will always be retail stores and retail positions, just fewer of them. One of the more positive trends in retail was started by Walmart. Employing older, retired people to man the store floor was a brilliant move and a win-win for everyone. Demand for cashiers will gradually decline as stores install self service scanners and
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We think that with increased competition, companies will find they have to do a much better job of differentiating their products and services. Marketing positions should see good demand, but only for the best. Marketing is one of those fields where the mediocre don’t survive. We think Strategic Marketing will become even more critical as companies find they need new and better strategies to succeed.
Lawyers
Now would be a good time for a lawyer joke but I don’t have any. There will probably always be a need for attorneys. However we think that as the public begins to understand how the cost of doing business has risen due to the influence of trial attorneys there should be some reduction in demand for that sort of lawyer. We can only hope. We do see an increased demand for patent and intellectual property lawyers, as well as estate and tax planning lawyers. These are people who are experts in a specific field such as bio tech, tax law, copyright law, etc. They are experts first and lawyers second as opposed to ambulance chasing attorneys. If you go into law, make sure you know how you are going to add real value.
The Aging Population Trend
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The trend towards a growing older population that is living longer is already creating high demand in products and services tailored to this demographic. Home healthcare and nursing homes are just two areas to benefit. We see healthcare as a great field for many years to come. Insurance companies, politicians and trial lawyers will unfortunately continue their negative impact on this critical field for some time. None the less, even with breakthrough medical technologies, people will continue to need healthcare workers. One threat however is if the politicians reduce the licensing requirements for medical professionals, allowing less educated, possibly poorly trained people into this field. Healthcare needs to be high quality.
The Internet Trend
By linking everyone’s home directly to manufacturers and service providers the entire infrastructure and sales channel has been changing. Anyone who makes his or her living as a middleman had better change careers or become expert at adding unique value.
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The Vanishing Middleman
The middleman in many business transactions will gradually disappear largely as a result of technology and competition. With increased competition, neither the manufacturer nor the customer will be willing to pay for the added cost of the middleman unless he adds substantial value. Who are the middlemen? Middlemen are found between the manufacturer and the end customer. Usually this is sales people and retailers. For instance, if you can purchase your car over the Internet, why go through a car salesman. If you can purchase airplane tickets over the Internet, directly from the airline, why use a travel agent.
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going on-line. Instead of watching TV these kids are playing games, getting educated and watching advertisements on their computers. In growing up with the Internet, they will be more comfortable and Cocooning more adept with it than any prior generation. Statistics are showing that The trend towards cocooning was first identified by Faith Popcorn in her book entitled “The Popcorn Effect” (see the reading list on our most students now use the Internet as their sole source of research and web site) or visit her site for some real insight into the trends affecting help when doing homework and term papers. What does this say for going to the library? consumers today. Visit http://www.faithpopcorn.com. The protective barrier of the home Cocooning describes a phenomenon now has a crack in it where on-line where people will want to stay inside There should be an increased demand for marketers push their wares to the the safety, security and comfort of youngest generation. their homes, their cars, their offices, patent and intellectual property lawyers, as and their gated communities. People Meals on Demand well as estate and tax planning lawyers. These are afraid to go out. This is partially We are still surprised that no one due to mass media’s continued effort has yet to come up with a good soluare people who are experts in a specific field to frighten the public by showing a tion to this universal problem. With constant image of danger. such as bio tech, tax law, copyright law, etc. most mothers working full time jobs, Thus, people will do more from their or running their own businesses, homes. They will spend more money who has time to prepare quality meals for the family. The wealthy may to make their homes comfortable and complete. Home entertainment have maids, cooks and nanny’s, but what about the other 98% of the systems, home remodeling will abound. population. You can’t use pizza delivery every night of the week. Energy Shortages What we need is an Amazon.com for meals on demand. Delivery withExpect energy prices to rise, especially in the United States. This will in one hour. Big cities have various forms of take out and delivery, but change the infrastructure and underlying economy in many ways. With what about the suburbs. This will surely create jobs for delivery people rising energy prices, all materials will cost more to produce. Recycling as well as cooks and chefs. will be performed for economic reasons more than environmental reaTop Jobs for the Future sons. Based on macro trends seen today, the careers listed below should be Expect to see more products that save energy such as solid state electronic lighting and more efficient, but more complicated home appliances. in relatively high demand throughout the next 10 years. Almost all jobs, no matter how secure, will experience ups and downs Alternative forms of energy and energy storage will spawn new industries. Home size fuel cells will become available. Photovoltaic cells may due to the economy and unexpected changes in technology. Thus there is no guarantee. finally become financially attractive. The key to survival and winning in the career game is to be the best at Fighting over oil reserves will continue until breakthroughs in energy what you do. Even in tough times, the people who have a reputation for take place. being the best in their field will do better than most.
A More Connected Teen and Sub Teen Generation
Children who are now just barely old enough to use a mouse are now
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