Securing the Right Job or Career Transition in the New Economy – part III

“We are ready for any unforeseen event which may or may not happen.” – George W. Bush

Part III – A Method to Make your Job Search More Productive
Part III of a 4 part discussion on the job market

In your quest for the right job or new career, haven’t you asked yourself:

“Is there a way to break from the pack and secure opportunities from the 90% of unpublished job listings?”

For the answer, consider how job counselors and outplacement firms help displaced workers to shorten their unemployment cycle. These groups of former employees are provided tools to directly target companies, create and promote a persuasive resume package and target decision-makers and hiring managers, It all adds up to positive results! Continue Reading

Are You Making a Career Change?

If you are working in a position that has not been satisfying, then a career change may be necessary.  While moving into another career field might seem scary, it could be rewarding.  Here are some tips to move forward in your career change: Continue Reading

‘I Hate My Job, But What Can I Do About It?’

The late comedian George Carlin once said, “Do you hate your job? Sorry to hear that. There’s a support group for that. It’s called EVERYBODY, and they meet at the bar!”
As a consultant on employee engagement to major healthcare companies, Melissa Evans understands that feeling well. Her solution to it, however, is a little “uncorporate.”

“It’s a fact that most people don’t like their jobs,” said Evans, also author of Sole to Soul: How to Identify Your Soul Purpose and Monetize It . “According to a recent survey published by Time Magazine, fewer than half of American workers – 45 percent – are satisfied with their jobs. This is the lowest percentage since 1987.  Gallup reported that this phenomenon also hurt businesses in a significant way. Companies with large numbers of dissatisfied workers experience greater absenteeism and lower productivity. These workers create a turnover rate of 51 percent. Can you imagine working at a company, or trying to run one, that loses half its staff every year?”

That turnover isn’t just from firing or layoffs. According to the US Bureau of Labor Statistics, the number of people who quit their jobs from June 2010 through October 2010 was actually larger than the number of people who lost their jobs. Gallup says all these disengaged employees cost the U.S. economy upwards of $370 billion annually. Evans believes that one key way to turn this around is for employees to look inward before they look outward. Continue Reading

Consider Career Retraining

In the current economy, you have probably heard career experts encourage job seekers to explore job retraining, which requires learning new skills for a specific position.  Depending on your situation, this idea may or may not be suitable.  However, there is another option to consider and that would be career retraining.

Career retraining involves preparing yourself to work in multiple jobs inside a certain career field.  As a result, job seekers give themselves more flexibility in the workforce.  Here are some steps to help you get started in career retraining:

1. Find an occupational field in which you would enjoy working - Think about what you like to do, and choose a field where you can apply that interest.
2. Figure out which way the winds are blowing in your industry - In other words, do your research on the field you’re interested in, weigh the pros and cons, and make a decision based on your happiness and where you believe you can have short-term and long-term success.
3. Become an expert in two fields: the occupation you selected and the management of your own career – While acquiring new skills and improving the ones you have is important to establishing a career, managing your own career is also a key.  This will allow you to create your own path to success by making decisions that are in your best interest.

So, if you’re thinking about changing careers but want to give yourself more flexibility in that career, then career retraining may be a great option for you.

Information provided by Peter Weddle.

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