They had a major influence, in choosing my major..
I would say 50%

-- Submitted by S. S. from Jersey City, New Jersey, United States through the CollegeRecruiter.com Career Blog Application on Facebook.com.

Posted by Facebook Career Blog on November 18, 2008 at 5:31 PM | Leave a Comment (0)

According to a recent newspaper article, some companies are not keeping their promise when it comes to achieving workforce diversity. While they may say it's a goal, some believe that companies are not doing enough to advance this cause. A survey done by one temporary staffing and recruitment company suggests that some workers hear only talk of increasing diversity in the workforce, but don't see progress. Age discrimination led the way when it came to the various forms of discrimination survey respondents said they had experienced. While college students and graduates may have considered diversity when deciding on which school to attend, do these entry level job seekers see workforce diversity as a factor when looking for a job?

It's believed that upper management in companies may be the reason for a lack of diversity in the workforce due to existing prejudice and any costs that may be involved in achieving workforce diversity. However, companies should realize that a commitment to this cause is part of a reflection of their morals and values. In other words, every company should believe in hiring the most qualified candidates for any jobs, including entry level jobs. Also, having more diversity in the workforce could increase your business in today's global economy; it can only be helpful to have employees who might understand the needs of diverse groups of people. Here is some advice on how companies (employers and employees) can achieve their goal of a more diverse workforce:

Get the commitment of senior management- The people in charge can start the process of creating a more diverse workforce by giving their support.

Engage employees in the process- Workers should be allowed to offer any feedback that helps companies know everyone is getting along on the job.

Provide diversity training- This gives all employees a chance to learn about diversity, and help avoid potential problems that may develop in the workplace.

Hopefully, more companies will be able to achieve workforce diversity in the future. By doing so, they could not only increase business, but also give themselves a greater selection of entry level job candidates to choose from.

Information provided by Andy Smith.

Source
The Morning News

Posted by William F on November 18, 2008 at 1:42 PM | Leave a Comment (0)

T-Mobile USA is an US-based entity of T-Mobile International AG, a subsidiary company of Deutsche Telekom AG, with over 120 million customers worldwide. T-Mobile also employs over 36,000 employees from a diverse background of experience in telecommunications. Since 2002, T-Mobile began to dominate the wireless industry by communication breakthroughs in handsets, services, and customer satisfaction. By 2009, it expects to launch larger, more promising programs to its users. In order to do this, T-Mobile is in need of recent college grads to add breadth to its team.

T-Mobile is a wireless, data, and voice telecommunications' company headquartered in Bellevue, Washington. With its reach of over 268 million customers, it is expanding annually and is in search of highly talented recent college grads to add to its team. At T-Mobile, the purpose is plain and simple; employees are helping families and friends 'Stick Together' through its line of products and services.

This company is known for its in-depth training of its associates, and recruits can expect the best. Before taking the next step, many college students have an opportunity to work with the wireless industry's top experts in the 12-week internships in:

• Finance
• Sales
• Business Operations
• Engineering
• Product Development
• Customer Service
• Human Resources

An outgoing personality will do wonders in your career with T-Mobile. Associates must be able to talk with prospects directly, answer questions confidently, and provide outstanding service at all times. These are high standards; T-Mobile expects its employees to exceed their comfort zones in order to become professionals. Are you up for this type of challenge?

If you have a personal drive to help keep families and friends together, T-Mobile is the best company that will 'stick' the mantra to your skills in an entry level job. Recent college graduates with a light sense of humor, ability to learn new technologies and educate others on their benefits will find T-Mobile to be a great starting point for their careers. Recent graduates and students of all backgrounds including Business Administration, Computer Science, Accounting/Finance, and Information Technology have an opportunity to reach their career and academic goals through T-Mobile's advanced education program.

If this is not enough to tickle your fancy, T-Mobile has a global presence and supports community service projects across the US. Your desire to help can lead you in many positive directions with T-Mobile. Recent college grads interested in entry level positions with this company have an eye-opening experience waiting. Not only that, but T-Mobile has been ranked #1 by JD Power and Associates for the 2007 Wireless Regional Customer Satisfaction, #1 for the 2008 Wireless Customer Care Performance, and the 2007 Wireless Retail Sales Satisfaction Performance studies.

Awards are only one face of T-Mobile; recent college grads interested in entry level jobs with this company is what the customers will see. Are you ready to be the face of an award-winning wireless company like T-Mobile? Think about what is available, apply, and see what happens as you move forward in your sales career with an industry leader in keeping families together.

Posted by Tahjia Chapman on November 17, 2008 at 12:30 PM | Leave a Comment (0)

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A cash manager is one of the many types of financial managers that may be found in a business or other organization. Financial managers monitor the activities of their business such as the preparation of financial reports, direct investment activities, and the practice of cash management strategies. All of these managers focus on how to achieve the goals of their business for the future.

The definition I found of a cash manager is someone who monitors and controls the flow of cash receipts and disbursements to meet the business and investment needs of that business. In other words, this individual manages the money coming in and going out of a business to determine its best interests. A cash manager's responsibilities involve managing a business's funds, and supervising the use of cash balances, loans, disbursements, and investments.

To become a cash manager, you need to have at least a bachelor's degree in finance, accounting, economics, or business administration. Although, many employers today are looking for entry level job candidates who have a master's degree in business administration, economics, finance, or risk management. In addition, employers prefer candidates with at least five years of experience in this field or a similar one. Cash managers may also look to improve their skills and demonstrate their knowledge of the field by obtaining professional certification. Other qualifications include:

• Interpersonal skills


• Communication skills


• Creative thinking


• Problem-solving


• Computer skills


• Knowledge of international finance


• Knowledge of compliance procedures

Cash managers usually work in financial institutions such as banks and credit unions. Their starting salary is $68,710 and the average salary is $79,936. Entry level job seekers are expected to face stiff competition for positions; the candidates with a master's degree and certification in this field will have the best chance to gain employment.

Sources
http://www.bls.gov/oco/ocos010.htm
http://swz.salary.com/salarywizard/layouthtmls/swzl_compresult_national_FA06000153.html

Posted by William F on November 14, 2008 at 9:41 AM | Leave a Comment (0)

It's no secret that most people are being negatively impacted by the economy. Workers are being laid off (or having hours reduced), people are losing their homes, and then there is the cost of food and gas prices. If you're a college graduate looking for an entry level job, this affects you because even with a college degree, some companies may not be able to hire you due to their increased costs. However, even during a tough time in our economy, there are ways to find a job and position yourself to keep it. A few tips I found in one article include: being flexible, developing a strategy, and being valuable to your company.

Flexibility- For an entry level job seeker, this means giving yourself the best opportunities to find employment. An example could be improving your skills in areas important to a specific job of interest.

Developing a Strategy- Don't be negative. Try talking to someone you trust about what you're facing in your job search and who can encourage you during this time.

Be Valuable to Your Company- Once you get that entry level job, don't take it for granted. Show your employer that you're a professional in every way, such as how you dress.

College graduates, even though the economy is in a rough time, you do not have to give up on your entry level job search. Remember, be flexible and develop a strategy in your search; then, once you get that job, be a valuable employee to your company.

Most of all - Believe in yourself!

Information provided by Tejvan Pettinger.

Source
http://www.pickthebrain.com/blog/how-to-survive-an-economic-meltdown/

Posted by William F on November 11, 2008 at 12:29 PM | Leave a Comment (0)

"Can you hear me now?" This is a question you have probably heard before on television. It must have been originally used by audiologists, the people who deal with ear related problems such as hearing. They examine their patients to find the cause of any ear related problem, conduct various tests using certain devices (like computers) to determine the severity of the problem, and diagnose and treat the problem.

Audiologists say that people can obtain hearing disorders for any number of reasons such as trauma at birth, viral infections, genetic disorders, loud noise, certain medications, or just by getting older. Treating these disorders may require hearing aids or even cleaning inside your ear. I've had my ears flushed out a couple of times to remove a wax build up, which improved my hearing. The process hurt a little, but I got through it. Other treatment can include counseling on adjusting to hearing loss, training on the use of hearing instruments, and teaching communication strategies for different settings.

The type of environment that audiologists typically work from consists of a table or desk located in a clean and secure atmosphere. While the work load in this field may not be physically demanding, anyone looking for an entry level job in audiology must be focused and attentive to details. Audiologists can work full-time, part-time, or on a contract basis.

To become an audiologist, you are required to have earned a master's degree, although some states want new entry level job seekers to have a doctoral degree in audiology (Au.D). In addition, all states require these individuals to be licensed or registered in the field. The license is important in case you want to graduate from an accredited program in audiology; admission into these programs require courses in English, math, physics, chemistry, biology, psychology, and communication. Because each state has its own education requirements and other requirements, make sure you find out exactly what you need for entry into audiology.

Some other qualifications for audiologists are:

-Effectively communicating diagnostic test results, diagnoses, and proposed treatments to patients
-Approach problems objectively
-Provide support to patients and their families
-Patience and compassion
-Good listening skills

Many audiologists also continue their education to stay up-to-date on new diagnostic and treatment technologies.

Most of the jobs in audiology seem to be found in health care facilities such as hospitals and outpatient care centers. From now to 2016, employment is expected to increase for the following reasons:

-Hearing loss due to aging
-Assessment and treatment of premature infants and trauma victims who benefit from medical advances
-Early identification and diagnosis of hearing disorders in infants
-Enrollment of special education students in elementary and secondary schools

Individuals who have a doctoral degree in audiology (Au.D) will have the best opportunities for employment, and will likely keep their jobs because the field is smaller than others and workers usually don't leave them until retirement. The starting salary for audiologists is $58,392, while the average salary is $64,613.

An audiologist's goal is to try to find a solution to any hearing problems people may have. This could be you and then you'll be able to ask your patients the question, "Can you hear me now?"

Sources
http://www.bls.gov/oco/ocos085.htm
http://swz.salary.com/salarywizard/layouthtmls/swzl_compresult_national_HC07000022.html

Posted by William F on November 6, 2008 at 1:45 PM | Leave a Comment (0)

An athletic director's main responsibility has to do with managing the athletic activities of a program on a high school or college/university level. Entry level job seekers should obtain a baccalaureate degree (BA), possess good communication and organizational skills, and be able to work with other people. You will also need to understand the rules and regulations specific to the level of athletics you want to work in. For example, on the high school level, an athletic director must be familiar with the WIAA rules and regulations. Established in 1905, the Washington Interscholastic Activities Association (WIAA) encourages student programs that instill qualities into student athletes while giving them security in organized sports. You can read their mission statement on a link provided at the end of this article.

There are a variety of responsibilities that an athletic director can have on either the high school or college/university level. I found a whole list for anyone trying to find an entry level job in a high school setting, and a description of tasks for a college or university job searcher. After reviewing my information, I found three similar tasks:

Athletic Directors
(1) High school - Prepare a master budget and supervise equipment inventories
College/University - Prepares budget and authorizes department expenditures

(2) High school - Prepare a master sports calendar that includes conference and non-conference games/events
College/University - Plans and schedules sports events, and oversees ticket sales activities

(3) High school - Secure game workers for athletic contests, chain crews, announcers, clock operators, score keepers, line judges, etc. and submit the list of contacted workers for that contest to the event supervisor prior to the event
College/University - Employs and discharges coaching staff and other department employees on own initiative or at direction of board in charge of athletics

In case you are wondering about the salary of an athletic director, it starts at $72,761 for someone with a higher education. The average salary is $98,409.

If you have a passion for high school or college/university athletics, then you may need to look for an entry level job as an athletic director.

Sources
http://www.aubschools.com/policies/241_-_athletic_director_job_description
http://www.job-descriptions.org/athletic-director.html
http://www.wiaa.com/pub/handbook/2008-09/Sports.pdf
http://www.wiaa.com/mission_statement.htm
http://swz.salary.com/salarywizard/layouthtmls/swzl_compresult_national_ED03000072.html#bottom

Posted by William F on November 4, 2008 at 11:55 AM | Leave a Comment (0)

There aren't a whole lot of people who go into the field of audiology. In 2006, only 12,000 people held audiologist jobs. Of those, more than half worked in doctors' offices or in the offices of other healthcare professionals. Very few owned private practices.

Audiologists help people who have ear problems like hearing difficulties or trouble with balance. Anyone interested in becoming an audiologist must have good communication skills, know how to confront problems objectively, be patient and compassionate.

Since audiologists aren't physicians, they don't require medical degrees to practice. A master's degree and special certification are sufficient for anyone desiring to become an audiologist. Eight states require audiologists to have a Ph.D., and in 22 states and the District of Columbia, audiologists who dispense hearing aids must be licensed.

An audiologist's salary is nothing to sneeze at. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, as of May 2008, the mean audiologist salary was $63,600 per year. A private practice audiologist's salary is typically $150,000 per year.

Sources:

http://careerplanning.about.com/od/occupations/p/audiologist.htm
http://wiki.answers.com/Q/How_much_does_audiologist_earn
http://www.allalliedhealthschools.com/faqs/health-salaries.php

Posted by Candice Arnold on November 4, 2008 at 10:42 AM | Leave a Comment (0)