The World’s Biggest Green Energy Projects
Article Source: Forbes.com
The U.S. government, desperate to add jobs to a feeble economy, is looking skyward for help: to the wind and the sun.
“We should put more Americans to work building clean energy facilities,” Obama said to applause during his State of the Union address Wednesday. Solar and wind power projects tend to appeal to politicians on both sides of the aisle. They are clean and domestic sources of power, and thanks to this government largesse, they are growing fast. Read the full article
Career guide to healthcare-bureau of labor statistics
The Bureau of Labor Statistics website says that 10 of the 20 fastest growing occupations are healthcare related. Healthcare was one of the largest industries in 2008 and contributed to 14.3 million jobs for wage and salary employees.
The healthcare industry is made up of many different areas including: hospitals, physician offices, home healthcare, and nursing facilitities. The 14.3 million jobs in healthcare during 2008 were broken down to 40% of jobs were in hospitals, 21% were in nursing and residential care, and 16% in physician offices.
With the exception of some highly educated positions within the healthcare industry, most of the positions require less than 4 years of college. Most of the technician positions require either an associate degree or certification. The career guide states “47 percent of workers in nursing and residential care facilities have a high school diploma or less, as do 20 percent of workers in hospitals.”
Healthcare Outlook
So what’s the future in healthcare? It’s mentioned that healthcare will produce 3.2 million new wage and salary jobs between 2008 and 2018. It’s estimate is to increase 22% through 2018, compared to 11% for other industries.
For more information on the healthcare industry visit the Bureau of Labor Statistics. If you are interested in finding out more about specialized areas within the healthcare industry, you can click on one of the links listed below:
Chiropractors
Dental Assistants
Dentists
Dietitians and Nutritionists
Medical Assistants
Nursing and Psychiatric Aids
Pharmacists
Registered Nurse
More Resources: JobSearchingStrategies.com, Pittsburgh’s Ultimate Career Connection, Job Search in the US, Job Search in Pittsburgh, Free Tips Newsletter, Need Job Search Help?
Top 10 funny job quotes of the week-1/29/2010
Work humor is always refreshing!
This weeks top 10 funny job quotes of the week
“It’s a recession when your neighbor loses his job; it’s a depression when you lose yours.”
Harry S. Truman
“The longer the title, the less important the job.” George McGovern
“The best way to appreciate your job is to imagine yourself without one.” Oscar Wilde
“The trouble with unemployment is that the minute you wake up in the morning you’re on the job.”
Slappy White
“A cubicle is just a padded cell without a door.” Author Unknown
“Science may never come up with a better communication system than the coffee break.”
Author Unknown
“Doing the job right the first time gets the job done. Doing the job wrong 14 times gives you job security.” Author Unknown
“I thought I wanted a career; turns out I just wanted a salary.” Author Unknown
“The world is filled with willing people. Some willing to work, the rest willing to let them.”
Author Unknown
“People who do the world’s real work don’t usually wear ties.” Author Unknown
Source: dennydavis.net, coolfunnyjokes.com
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2009 Worst Business Blunders
I came across an article on BNet.com called Business Blunders of the Year 2009. Some of these blunders are funny while others are disturbing.
The list is described as being made up of managers, leaders, companies, and executives screw up’s such as stupidity, greed, and really bad timing.
The first blunder listed is about a YouTube video posted by Domino Pizza workers showing one of them sticking cheese up their nose and putting it on the food. Check out the video for yourself Domino’s Pizza on YouTube. What the heck were they thinking????
Another blunder mentioned is about a line of spa and beauty products for adolescent girls. The products referred to as Bath Bombs or Bath Fizzies were recalled due to the caps popping off caused by build up of carbon dioxide. Thirteen people were injured. Read the article Exploding ‘Bath Bombs’ hurt 13.
Check out the full article for yourself: Introducing the B-List: The 77 stupidest managerial moves and worst business blunders of 2009
For more info: JobSearchingStrategies.com, Free Tips Newsletter, Free Who’s Hiring Newsletters, JobSearchintheUS.com
Recommended book of the week: knock’em dead 2010 job search guide
This weeks recommended book of the week is:
Knock em Dead 2010: The Ultimate Job Search Guide (Knock ‘em Dead)
You might be familiar with some of the other Knock’em Dead book titles such as:
Knock ‘em Dead Cover Letters: Features the Latest Information on: Online Postings, Email Techniques, and Follow-up Strategies (Cover Letters That Knock ‘em Dead)
Knock em Dead 2010: The Ultimate Job Search Guide (Knock ‘em Dead) is a guide for job seekers providing advice on resumes, keywords, social networking,and interviewing. Also included is a section for “where are the jobs” which explores fields such as health care and education, and offers information on job titles and how to go about finding those jobs.
Check out Knock em Dead 2010: The Ultimate Job Search Guide (Knock ‘em Dead) and jump start your job search today!
More Resources: JobSearchingStrategies.com, Pittsburgh’s Ultimate Career Connection, Job Search in the US, Job Search in Pittsburgh, Free Tips Newsletter, Need Job Search Help?
Questions and answers about keywords and resumes
Job searching is an extremely difficult task. Not only is it time consuming, but with so many changes in job searching strategies, it’s overwhelming and confusing.
In conversations with job seekers I mentor and reading posts on social media sites, I am seeing some common questions and confusion when it comes to using keywords in a resume.
Question #1 – Should my resume have the same keywords that the job description has?
Answer – As a recruiter, when I am looking at the job description, I not only look at what the job entails, but I am zoning in on the requirements listed. When I’m sourcing and reviewing resumes, I do look for specific keywords that are the same as those listed in the requirements. With that being said, it would benefit a job seeker to take information from a job description and include it into their resume, of course only if it’s relevant. There could be a downfall to this method. After receiving a job description, there’s usually a one on one conversation with the hiring manager to go over the hot buttons and top 3 to 5 skills they want to see on someone’s resume. I can’t tell you how many times the job description and the information the hiring manager gives about the job end up being completely different. If that’s the case and I am not able to make changes to the job description that’s been posted, the theory of putting what’s in the job into your resume won’t be successful.
Question #2 - Why are keywords so important to have on a resume?
Answer – Most resumes are being manually entered, scanned, or automatically loaded into some sort of database. Whether it’s a corporate database, a staffing company database, or a job board website. The database is one of the major tools being utilized when searching for qualified candidates. The way recruiters search a database is using keyword searches. There are lots of little tricks and strategies recruiters can use when doing keyword searches. Having keywords on your resume can increase your chances of being found during a search. If I have an opportunity for a Software Engineer with extensive experience using C# within the finance industry, I can tell you that the words “software engineer” will not be the keywords I use to start my search. I would do a search for C# and Finance. It’s important to include keywords that are related to industry and skills so you can increase the number of times your resume shows up in a search.
Question #3 - Do I have to use a different resume for every job I apply to?
Answer – I am sure that many of you are really hoping that the answer to this question is No, because I know how much work it is to change a resume every time you apply for a different job. Who wants to add more work? Well here’s the thing, you don’t “have to” use a different resume for every job you apply to, but, it will definitely benefit you if you change your resume to reflect the specific job you are applying to. This doesn’t mean you need to completely revamp your whole resume every time. If you see skills required for the job that you have but don’t have listed on your resume, then you should be adding those skills. The next position may require different skills and experience that you may have, so yes, change your resume to match the position. Same thing with a cover letter. Your cover letter should be targeting the specific company and position you are applying for. If you want to stand out over other job seekers then you will need to put in a little bit of extra work to make sure you are standing out.
Question #4 - Are keywords more important then resume format?
Answer – Keywords are just as important as resume format. Resume format is important because managers are looking for good written communication skills and want to be able to read a resume quickly and easily. A resume loaded with keywords can be tossed in a second if the format is not professional or hard to read. A great looking resume can be tossed in a second if there aren’t keywords jumping off the paper. So a good resume will have relevant keywords to the job you are applying for and be written in a professional, easy to read format. That’s why using a resume writer can be so beneficial for people because it’s not necessarily easy to put a resume together. There’s no rocket science to resume writing (that’s why I only charge $25.00 to write resumes), but as a recruiter of 11 years, resume writing is part of my expertise and I would say I have some inside scoop on resume writing.
I hope that these questions and answers help to clear up your keyword and resume challenges.
If you have a job search question that you would like to ask, email cori.recruiter@gmail.com with the subject heading: Ask the Recruiter
Cash in on web content freelancing trends
Freelancing has become more and more attractive lately, especially for those who are unemployed.
Freelancing not only can help you become more marketable, but you may find that it’s more rewarding working as a full time freelancer.
So who’s freelancing?
One area of freelance that is pretty hot is web content freelance writing. You don’t have to be an expert writer, but you do need to know about “something” and be able to communicate it in a way that others can understand. You can find web content freelance jobs at a site such as Examiner.com. That’s right, I’m a freelance writer for this very site 
Other sites include About.com and Associated Content.
Earn money generated by your articles. Write for Examiner.com.
Online magazine writing can help get you noticed and maybe even being in the print! If you have an interest in one area or a hobby, why not share it with the world! I find it easier to write as if I am talking with someone face to face. There are a ton of online magazines that are always looking for content.
If you come from a sales background, copywriting might be of interest to you. Copywriting is writing sales material, promotional copy, and brochures. As a sales person, you have the gift of gab most likely, and you can research material about the company to become knowledgeable.
A pretty popular freelance opportunity is blog writing. Again, with content being so important, people, companies, businesses, etc. are looking to keep the content flowing in a blog. With blogs, you are able to interact with your readers; having conversations and adding a more personal touch. Which equals gaining trust by others which result in leads, business, offers, and success.
You can check out what the bureau of Labor Statistics says about freelance writing and salary ranges
If you go to Simply Hired you can find some great information on average salaries and a breakdown of different freelance opportunities.
For hourly freelance jobs or even per article, the price will range depending on length and whether it’s for a book, blog, or newsletter. You can find some good articles and tools for finding out what hourly rate is the going rate. I came across this freelance hourly rate calculator website: FreelanceSwitch.com
So while you are in between jobs, a great way to get exposure and market yourself is to do some web content freelance writing. Start cashing in on your skills
Careercast.com rates the 10 best jobs of 2010
Careercast.com is a job search portal that provides information for job seekers such as career articles and job opportunities.
I recently came across a section on their website called JobsRated and thought I would share their information on the best rated jobs for 2010.
After doing research on 200 positions, The Career Cast.com Jobs Rated Report ranked Actuary, as the best job in 2010. For those of you who don’t know what Actuary means, Wikipedia defines it as “a business professional who deals with the financial impact of risk and uncertainty. Actuaries have a deep understanding of financial security systems, with a focus on their complexity, their mathematics, and their mechanisms.’”
With 11 years of Recruiting experience, I have never come across anyone with that specific job title or had a client request recruiting for an Actuary. At any rate, the reason why Actuary is rated the best job in 2010 is because of it’s low rank for stress and physical demand. I don’t know about you, but anything with the terms “complexity” and “mathematics” in the same sentence, stresses me out! Software Engineers was rated # 2 and Dental Hygienist ranked as #10.
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