Lowongan Pekerjaan IT - Staff Design

Info Kerja SINAR ALUM SARANA, PT

DIBUTUHKAN SEGERA

Kami salah satu perusahaan Die Casting di Tangerang sedang mencari posisi sebagai Staff Design dengan kualifikasi sebagai berikut :

Lowongan Pekerjaan IT - Staff Design

Kualifikasi:

• Min. D3 in Mechanical Engineering with GPA min 2.75
• Familiar with Mechanical Drawing
• Familiar with AutoCAD & Solid Work
• Good in English and Mandarin is an advantage
• Cantumkan Staff Design pada subject email

Apabila anda memenuhi kriteria diatas, silahkan kirim lamaran anda beserta CV, Photo terbaru dan expected salary dengan menggunakan fasilitas QUICK APPLY dibawah ini

atau e-mail : hrd-jobopening@centrin.net.id

Lowongan Pekerjaan IT - PHP Programmer

Info Kerja DAYA SINERGI TEKNOMANDIRI, PT

PT. Daya Sinergi Teknomandiri adalah Konsultan IT yang berkedudukan di Bandung yang menyediakan layanan solusi IT bagi beragam kebutuhan pelanggan di berbagai industri dan jasa. Komitmen kami adalah menjadi mitra terpercaya bagi pelanggan dan membantu mereka dalam upaya mencapai target bisnisnya melalui penyediaan solusi IT. Tujuan kami adalah memberikan kualitas layanan yang tinggi pada setiap proyek pekerjaan yang kami tangani.

Untuk memenuhi komitmen tersebut, kami mengundang Anda untuk bergabung menjadi bagian dari tim kami sebagai:

Lowongan Pekerjaan IT - PHP Programmer-(Kode Posisi: PHP)

Persyaratan Umum:

• Sangat menyukai pemrograman.
• Bertanggungjawab, proaktif dan termotivasi akan keberhasilan.
• Memiliki kemampuan komunikasi dan interpersonal yang baik serta dapat bekerja secara tim.
• Bersedia melaksanakan tugas di luar kota jika diperlukan.

Persyaratan Khusus:

• Memahami konsep OOP secara komprehensif dan dapat membaca diagram/notasi UML.
• Menguasai dan berpengalaman dalam pengembangan aplikasi minimal 1 tahun menggunakan teknologi sebagai berikut: PHP, CodeIgniter, JavaScript, HTML, CSS, ORM, Data Mapper,
• Memahami konsep SOA dan Web Service merupakan nilai tambah.
• Menguasai minimal salah satu dari SQL Server/Oracle/PostgreSQL/MySQL.

Kirim lamaran lengkap Anda ke :

hrd@dayasinergi.com

cc ke:

hrd.dayasinergi@yahoo.co.id

dengan mencantumkan Kode Posisi.

Paling lambat tanggal 15 Desember 2010

Construction Jobs Abroad - Overseas Jobs in the Middle East

It's true that the worldwide economic crisis has affected numerous industries, including construction, where companies in various countries have had to cut down on the number of employees they are hiring and retaining. However, certain areas of the world, particularly the Middle East, remain viable options for those who are looking for construction jobs abroad.

According to research undertaken by the Kuwait National Bank, ongoing and planned development projects in GCC (Gulf Cooperation Council) countries -- i.e., the United Arab Emirates, Bahrain, Kuwait, Oman, Qatar, and Saudi Arabia -- indicate that jobs will continue to be generated in the years to come. And while the recession has had a big impact on the construction, financial, and information technology industries in the UAE, the job market remains vibrant due to the value of those planned or ongoing projects.

In fact, according to the Kuwait National Bank's study, the aggregate value of those projects is approximately USD 2.1 trillion at the close of the second quarter of 2009. Moreover, the growth of development projects has been promising, at the rate of about 50 percent per annum.

Another promising study, this time conducted by Mercer, showed that approximately 73 percent of companies in the GCC region plan to increase their growth in 2009. One of the ways they aim to do this is by adding to their employee numbers. This "future" trend certainly seems to be true even now. Just browse through the web sites of international recruitment agencies and you will see plenty of job vacancies in the UAE and elsewhere in the GCC.

The region is a popular destination among top-notch expatriate workers in the building industry and other industries for many reasons: no income tax, the progressive yet culturally-rich environment, the diversity of people, etc. It can be an excellent career move for those seeking to work in construction jobs abroad

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Finding Jobs in Ireland During the Recession

Job Prospects in Ireland

Like many other countries in the European Union, Ireland is currently going through a severe economic recession. Conservative figures put the employment rate at between 12%-13%, almost double that of 12 months ago. Construction industry Jobs are down almost 40% and many other sectors are not far behind. Many people would automatically assume that there are no Jobs in Dublin or Ireland, given the fact that there are more people leaving the country than arriving. It is true there are far fewer jobs in Ireland during the present time, but it is still a great country to live in. Ireland is a beautiful place with an exceptional education system, a massive rural and community life and plenty to see and do. It is also the chosen location for some of the largest multinationals in Europe including Facebook, Google, Yahoo and Intel.

The National Job Agency Fas

If you have decided to live in Ireland or you are currently unemployed in Ireland, then your first stop off will be FAS. FAS is a government agency set up to help the unemployed find work and gain training to improve their future job prospects. They have offices in almost every major town, where you can go to search for recent employment vacancies. They also have a massive variety of training courses for almost every career path there is. More importantly, they are there to give you advice and suggestions for almost any problem you may come up against when searching for a Job.

Local Newspapers

Secondly, if you are based in Dublin your must search through the classified section of the Evening Herald, where you will find a selection of recent Job Vacancies to suit any career. Cork City also has the Evening Echo, a daily tabloid with a variety of job listings. Both these newspapers usually contain hundreds of job vacancies from all over Ireland.

The Old Fashioned Walk In

In Ireland, especially in the service industry, it is quite acceptable to make a personal call into a Hotel or Restaurant in order to find a Job. This gives you a good chance of meeting the owner or manager. Irish people like to know how they are hiring, they like to get a feel for the person rather than a quick look at a CV. Remember, Ireland went into recession fast and it can come out of it pretty quickly.

Sean. C 

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Job Search Online Can be a Quick and Easy Experience

Whether you love them or hate them, at some point in our lives, all of us have to go through the dreaded job search. Have you noticed how difficult it becomes finding work as you get older too? I found myself unemployed at 39 and thought I'd walk into another job within a couple of weeks. Well, there were plenty of vacancies around but despite my carefully prepared resume and well written cover letter, I got but 1 reply to 25 applications over a 3 month period and that was just a simple thanks but no thanks.

Of course, this was a good few years ago now and the medium for finding new work was via the employment agencies, the local rags, or word by mouth. It's so much different these days with the opportunities unveiled with that information super highway. I could have done with a bit of electronic assistance back when I was out of work. It's so much faster than the postal service and much easier to research and follow up too.

Despite this, a job search is still seen as a necessary evil to many folks. A painful and humiliating process that makes them despise themselves with each rejection or ignored application. There are some people, however, that love a good job search. Some employment seekers just can't resist bouncing in and out of different jobs and positions, as they continue setting themselves up for new challenges and or promotions. It is possible to take the sting, the monotony, and the fear out of a job search. Here are a few suggestions on turning this loathing task into one you love.

Okay, so just how do we turn a job search into a less disturbing or intimidating prospect. Well, provided you follow a few basic instructions and guidelines, you can make your job search one heck of a lot more exciting and interesting.

The first big tip of a successful job search is to network. It might be the buzz word of the day, but networking should not be underestimated as a valuable string to your job search bow. You need to get to know as many people in the industry you are targeting as well in allied industries. This way, you will be more likely to hear about your dream job much sooner than anyone else does.

It's a fact that many jobs advertised in publications and on company notice board are taken even before the positions even go puublic. Statistically, it's something like 80%. The reason they are still advertised is a legal one. By law, a new job vacancy should be advertised fairly and for duration before it is filled. Even though a company will know who's filling the position before hand, they still have to go through this procedure to keep the workers rights brigades off of their backs.

The great thing about networking is that it's simple. You just need to join up with a number of clubs and associations that are related to the industry in question. As an example, if say advertising is where you want to be, find out more about the eligibility requirements of the Ad Club in your region. If there are frequent informal meeting of the ad crowd in certain restaurants/pubs in your locality, try to get invited and if you can't, invite yourself somehow. You can also attend seminars and conferences of interest to people in your targeted profession and this way, you could make your job search not just interesting, but fulfilling as well. I'm assuming you're looking for a job that you have a genuine interest in and not just a job for the sake of making a few bob of course.

But there's not just networking. If networking doesn't work for you, you can rely on the proficiency of good consultancy firm to help you land your dream position. Consultants can really be an essential element of any good job search as they work closely with the various industries.

A final tip is to comb online world of classifieds for temporary jobs vacancies. Most companies start off by offering smaller, part-time gigs, and short-term contracts, but if you get in and prove yourself as an asset, you will often be offered a full time post after a period of time.

Whichever method you go for, remember that a job search is only as interesting as you make it. If you convince yourself it's going to be nothing but stress and strife from the outset, then that's what you'll get. Concentrate your time and effort into a smart job search as opposed to a conventional job search and you will surely see the difference.

Andy Maingam

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Publicist Offers Quick Tips to Job - Seeking Journalists Caught in a Lay - Off Frenzy

The employment outlook for the nation's newspapers is becoming bleaker every day. Well respected icons like the Chicago Tribune and Los Angeles Times owners have filed for bankruptcy, Gannett has undergone massive layoffs, and newspapers continue to lose ground in competing for advertising with television and especially the internet.

In discussions with my many media contacts, I advise them to be prepared for the worst and to be proactive while still working. If a reporter, writer or editor does end up getting laid off one of the most important assets they will want to use in finding a new job is their PR contacts. Yes, that's right; the same people who send you press releases may be able to assist you in finding new work or a freelance gig.

The publicists you deal with on a regular basis may be in the best position to help you, and will want to help you. As for new jobs, I don't have to tell you journalism jobs are scarce so don't rule out coming over to the "dark side" by becoming a publicist either... it's not all that bad! Keep an open mind for some free lance work, or even a career change to marketing, corporate communications or web content. In any job search, networking is probably the most important activity you can do.

Since the corporate office won't always telegraph pending layoff plans, one of the first things I would do is to be prepared for that possibility by gathering all my contact phone numbers, email addresses, and mailing addresses and save them to a disc or memory stick and take it home. If that's not possible send them out in an email to yourself at another address. Why be so paranoid? I've heard of cases where the boss announces the layoff, reporters are told to hand over their blackberries and cell phones on the spot and then they're locked out of the computer system with no time to get that info.

Then if that pink slip comes, you'll have the info and you'll be able to reach each and every contact. Let them know you are searching for a new job and share information about the job you are seeking. If you are emailing them send an updated resume. Don't be bashful to ask for help and to tell them you've been fired, laid off or whatever. Don't keep it a secret. There's no shame in losing a job these days especially under the crazy economic situation we're in now.

After the bad news is announced make sure you or your former boss puts an auto responder on your email so if and when people email you there's an automatic reply stating you're not there and so and so is replacing you or whatever and that you can be reached for personal matters at this number or email address.

Because I deal with media persons all the time, I often deal with reporters, editors, writers and photographers who lose their jobs. Often the media outlet keeps the email address alive for months and someone else answers the email. Some media outlets even keep the reporter's phone mail going and someone else checks it periodically. Not all layoffs are done in the bright light of the day and as a result we publicists don't always hear about it right away.

Over the years I've compiled some resources to assist those in our business that I am happy to provide to you now. It's the least I can do:

PR Newswire It's a great resource and the local office may know of a local company or PR firm looking for employees. The number is: 800- 697-9712 prnewswire.com

PRSA - Public Relations Society of America prsa.org They have a "Job Center" section that allows you to post your resume.

Society of Professional Journalists spj.org/jobbank.asp Check out their Job Bank for members only. It may be worth the annual dues. There are some free resources that may be useful as well.

journalismjobs.com The Journalism Jobs web site allows you to search for journalism and public relations jobs across the U.S.

workinpr.com is dedicated to providing global PR professionals with strategic career resources and industry information.

Elance.com A web site devoted to freelance designers, illustrators, writers, editors, and photographers. A great way to pick up freelance writing jobs.

Editor & Publisher editorandpublisher.com The latest job listings from Editor & Publisher magazine.

Newslink.org This site features a searchable list of all media outlets from newspapers and magazines to radio and TV all on a city by city or news affiliation basis.

Mediabistro mediabistro.com This is one of my favorite sites. It keeps tabs on everything going on in the media world. It has job opportunities in magazines, television, radio, newspapers, book publishing, online media, advertising, PR, and graphic design. I read it every day.

HARO helpareporter.com A free service for journalists looking for experts. Similar to ProfNet. I suggest you monitor the 3+ time a day feeds to see what is going on in the world and you may spot an opportunity. I devour each of those emails myself.

RTNDA rtnda.org The Radio-Television News Directors Association posts jobs for TV and radio folks and offers a wealth of resources for job seekers. Searching for jobs is free.

In today's job market it's critical for job seekers to use the internet as part of their overall strategy. Make a list of career boards and visit them daily to do job searches. Better yet, sign up for daily email alerts. Go to the websites of the companies you want to work for and find their job postings page. You can also track the companies you want to pursue by signing up for Google Alerts on certain topics you want to follow or for the names of companies you'd like to keep tabs on as well.

There are also several general job banks that you can use to find public relations positions when conducting electronic searches. You may be aware of many of them but some of the best are monster.com, flipdog.com, hotjobs.yahoo.com America's Job Bank at ajb.org and you can find salary and job demand information for public relations and other fields by using the Michigan Occupational Info System (MOIS) at mois.org. Two additional sites directed to communications related jobs are talentzoo.com and PRCrossing.com

Although the internet will be critical to your job search, don't fall into the trap of staying home and expecting the job to come to you by email. You still have to hit the streets and meet with people you know, and people who know people who know people who are hiring. In the end, it is networking and personal contacts that will land you a job.

A media person's job search is, in reality, a public relations and marketing campaign. Use all the writing and creative skills you have to write a pitch and job marketing letter. You have written many articles to convince readers to share your opinion or to take action. Use those same skills to convince someone to hire you. Just consider it the biggest pitch letter you'll ever write.

As a publicist I've seen first hand the problems facing this industry and I understand that it is very tough for professionals in the media to keep their jobs and to find new jobs when necessary. But there is hope, especially when you use the skills you have to get what you need the most - that next job! And when you get that new job, drop me a line.

One more thing. Not to be a smart aleck but the newspaper business is thriving in one part of the world and some Americans are getting hired. Where? India. Go figure.

Scott Lorenz

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3 Simple Questions You Must Ask to Find Your Dream Career

There's an old saying that you need to "Love what you do, and do what you love."

Nowhere is that more true than in a career.

Finding your dream career can be realized through asking your self these three questions.

Question 1:

* What makes you tick and what are you passionate about? You won't find your ideal job as a sports analyst if you're not a sports fan. By the same token, a movie fan would be right at home as a film reviewer.

Few things in life are more important than finding a career that best suits an individual's interests. It may be entertainment or sports. Others may have a passion for making a difference in the world and may find work in the church, politics, or a non-profit.

Question 2:

* Are you choosing the right job in a certain profession? Someone may want to work in journalism but that doesn't mean they are suited to be a reporter versus an editor, or vice-versa. The individual who is hyperactive and cannot stay in an office all day should be working as a reporter, which allows them to get out and meet new people. Likewise, someone who doesn't enjoy running out several times each day and would rather edit the copy of others would be happier as an editor.

Both the writer and editor are working in journalism and both jobs are equally important. The difference is that they have chosen different jobs in journalism that best suit their personalities.

The analogy isn't limited to journalism either. A career in education can involve working as either a teacher or principal. Being promoted to principal will bring a higher salary and more recognition, but for someone who loves being in the classroom it would not be a good move. The list is endless regardless of the career. If you want to find the line of work that is ideally suited for you, first identify the profession you would like to work in and then start comparing the different jobs in that field.

Question 3:

* Will the job pay what you want versus what you need? Salary is important in any career. But also important is doing what you love. A career in engineering will pay more than one in most retail jobs. But someone who enjoys retail work and doesn't have the financial obligations that would require them to focus on a higher paying job should choose a career where they will be happy

Someone who wants to find a dream career also needs to ask if they will be able to pursue it in a location where they will be happy. Some careers are in more demand based on different parts of the United States. Someone who wants to purse a career in a location where they will be happy should go for it. But someone who may be employed in a location where they would be miserable would be wise to look for something else.

If you want to find the job of your dreams, you would also be smart to study all you can about that field -- what is the satisfaction level among individuals working in the profession, what opportunities are there for advancement, is travel involved (another consideration if you don't like to travel), are the hours nine-to-five or will you have to work the graveyard shift, etc. Finding the answers can be accomplished by researching the employment field and seeking information from individuals working in the profession in which you are interested.

Want to know how to find the career of your dreams? The answer is easy -- start by asking yourself why you want a career in a certain profession, ask if you are right for a career in the profession, and solicit the advice of those who are working in the field.

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Jobs For Stay At Home Moms - Become Part of the Online Community

The hardest job in the world is being a stay-at-home mom. Many women make the difficult choice to forgo their hard-earned careers just so their children are not raised by nannies and daycares. But wouldn't it be a breath of fresh air to make your own money again, without having to give up that quality time with your kids? Thanks to the Internet, anything is possible.

There are many ways for moms to be a part of the workforce via the online community. The freedom is there to work when you want, so you can still drive your kids to soccer practice or make dinner while the baby naps. If you organize your time wisely, you can be the momtrepreneur you've always wanted to be through your home-based business.

Telecommuting. Blogging. Multi-Level Marketing (MLM). Responding to emails for online businesses. Advertising.

YouTubing. Generating traffic for affiliate marketers. Online mystery shopping. Representing direct sales. Freelance writing. The various online business ventures available for stay-at-home moms are endless. But, how do you know if you're choosing the right one?

Talk to people. The online community is more closely connected than it seems. For example, if you've decided you want to start a home-based business as a representative for a direct sales marketing company, start out by doing some research; if you're chosen company is legitimate, it will appear on search engines. The next step is to track down people who've had experiences with the same company; again, if the company is for real, you should be able to do so without a hitch.

Make sure the sign-up fee (if there is one) isn't too big. Anything exceeding one hundred dollars should be considered suspect. Granted, companies have to protect themselves by not giving away start-up packages to everyone out there, so a small fee may be justifiable. Nonetheless, go with your instinct - if it seems phony, it probably is.

Be prepared to kiss a few frogs. You probably didn't marry the first man you ever went on a date with. You likely didn't stick with the same job for your entire career. In other words, be prepared to try a couple different online ventures before you find the one that is right for you. Just be cautious in how much time you put into any particular venture until you feel confident about it.

Finally, be realistic. You won't make millions overnight - and if you think you will, get out now. Starting an online home-based business takes time and patience. You need to work diligently and set aside time each day to develop your business. Everything in life is work, and your online business is no exception to this rule.

If you keep the above steps in mind, you will likely see success in the world of online home-based businesses. If you work really hard at it, who knows? You just might be the one putting food on that kitchen table. Start your home-based business today.

To Your Success,

Mark Baugh

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Job Hunting - Basic Tips For Job Hunters

Take a look around and you will see that most people think nothing of changing jobs at the drop of a hat! Each one is interested in going where the money beckons! The result is that job hunting has become an industry by itself today!

Why do I call it an industry? Some people have realized that these job hunters require help and have come up with the perfect resources. There are entire books and web sites that offer expert advice regarding a great variety of professions and career options. Social groups provide personal counseling. TV has become a great medium to advertise jobs as well as have programs on careers. The radio is not far behind! Whatever be the resource, contact information is provided too.

Some career development professionals have made it their business to stick to a certain area of expertise only, where job hunting is concerned. For instance, some of them find another form of gainful employment for those workers who have been laid off at their previous jobs. Others aid those people who have constrained themselves to the house for 10 years or even more, and then discover that they need to go back to work once again. Basically, these experts take care of the special needs of each individual.

Of course, with the emergence of the Internet, job hunting has taken on a new meaning! There are many advantages to be gained from browsing the Net. One gets a bird's eye view of all the jobs that are advertised out there. So finding a match becomes easier, and right from the comfort of one's living room! There are no time constraints involved in job hunting here, even midnight is okay! The best part of the whole thing is, you are "seen" by everyone, everywhere!

Before uploading a resume, it would be wise to do some research on the company and position being applied for. What are the employers like? What is the professional background of the company? What do past/current employees feel about the management and the company itself? Pay and perks offered? These are just a few basic questions which come to mind; there could be many more. The answers to these questions can help the job hunter to narrow down his/her choice of preferences.

There are other aspects to job hunting too. It may be a fresh college graduate or it may be someone who has gone through a number of jobs already, but each one finds job hunting a strain. It is not just a question of sending a resume (even a resume has to be written out properly); there are other skills that are required, such as personal grooming and demeanor, facing an interview, and so on. Hence, quite a few employment services and schools have come up, offering to train the individual in developing these skills.

To conclude, job hunting does bring on a lot of stress, especially if quick results are not to be seen. It hurts that so much of searching has come to naught. One has to have a lot of patience for the right job to come along. Also, to put everything in a realistic perspective, there is nothing wrong in working one's way up from the bottom of the ladder if top positions are not immediately available. Maybe one could spend less time on brooding, and instead concentrate on developing a different set of skills or some kind of useful activity till an excellent job shows up

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Job Hunting Strategy - How To Develop a Winning Proactive Job Hunting Strategy!

A winning job hunting strategy-don't follow the crowd but develop a proactive job hunting strategy!

The average job search, according to most experts takes up to five months or longer to find a job. The higher the salary or a career in a very narrow niche, normally, the longer the search. Being out of work five months or longer is a long time to be working at a job hunt.

There are a number of reasons the job hunt takes so long. One of the main reasons is because most job seekers are using the almost identical job search strategy. It is a "wait and wish" strategy. First they search for jobs that are advertised, in the local newspaper or the internet. Second, they select a job that they may be qualified for and send in a resume. Finally, they "wait and wish" for a positive response.

Most job hunters are not aware that about 25% of all jobs that are being filled are through advertising-the visible job market. When told about this many job hunters are surprised. This means there is a less visible or hidden job market where about 75% or more jobs are filled without advertising. This is positive news for the job applicant who is willing to develop a strategy to tap into this hidden job market.

Here are five steps, which are easy to implement, to tap into this out of sight job market.

1. Identify where you want to work, the type of job you would qualify for and if possible the employers you would be interested in working for. Build a list of potential employers that you call your career prospect list. This list should be as long as possible, don't overlook any possible opportunities.

2. Now you need to do some research on each potential employer on your career prospect list. Use the internet if the organization has a web site. Otherwise, your local library has information on many companies. Look for current company news (events over the past year; people promoted, new products, etc.) in the local newspaper or a local business journal.

Look for a directory of company officers and managers. Use this information to send your employment package directly to the appropriate company official.

3. Don't overlook the advertised positions. Budget your job hunting time wisely. If the advertised jobs are 25% of available jobs, keep your job hunting time in balance. One tip: If you see an employer looking for employees in an area that you may not be qualified chances are since they are growing they may have now or in the future openings to which you may be qualified.

4. You have the name of the company official in the department or area that you would be working. Now is the time to do something that many job hunters do not do. Make direct contact with the organization, personalize your cover letter and resume.

5. Just sending a resume and cover letter to a prospective employer, without proper follow-up, will drop you back in the "wait and wish" category. Develop a tight follow-up system. Be persistent and determined to follow-up on the information sent the company. If you can't get through on the phone send a follow-up letter. If you can get an email address us this avenue.

If you get through and the answer is "no," find out if there might be something in the future. Thank them for their time and ask if they know of anyone that might be interested in your qualifications. If they give you a referral be sure to send them a thank you note.

This system does work. Often when your resume and cover letter gets to an official or manager, they may have been thinking about adding a function, or someone just quit or got fired and now you are the only applicant. This process will put you ahead of the majority of job hunters, you'll get a job quicker and the job will likely be a better fit for your career.

John Groth 

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Job Hunting Websites Only Compliment Your Search

Job hunting websites are commonly used by job seekers. We see advertisements for Careerbuilder.com during the Super Bowl, and Monster.com has become a household name. As an employment coach, I do quite a bit of research to help my clients improve their offline and online job hunting success.

I recently read a surprising statistic. I don't remember which news site referenced it, but it said that less than 5% of all positions are filled through job hunting websites. Less than 5%!! If this is accurate, and your goal is employment, your approach cannot only be online. You must use a variety of methods to find the right position for you. Job hunting websites have you competing against hundreds of others for the same job, and in a medium that makes it difficult to stand out or make an incredible impression.

If you are determined to use job hunting websites as a source for employment opportunities, be aware of how competitive it is. It can be frustrating to invest the time to apply online, usually for a job you are not especially suited for, and never hear back from the company. Frequently, you won't even receive a confirmation e-mail for your application. This is nuts! It becomes a waste of time AND it can become very frustrating. What do you need to do instead?

You can still do your online job hunting-- just switch to applying directly to the source! Do your research on companies within your preferred industry or sector to see if they have any opportunities on their individual websites. Keep in mind that advertising costs money and capital may be tight. Besides, employers want to know you are specifically seeking them out.

Do you have to apply online? It is becoming standard procedure. Unfortunately, both broad job hunting websites and individual company websites are designed to screen applicants out rather than screen them in. So, how do you slant the playing field in your favor?

If you must submit online, look for ways to leverage personal relationships inside the organization in an effort to make the online job hunting more successful. If you do not have any internal contacts, look at your network. Does anyone you know have a contact inside the organization? If not, and you really think the company and/or position is a good fit for you, you may have to do it the old fashioned way. Walk into the organization and introduce yourself to the receptionist.

Don't underestimate the value of a skillful combination of courtesy, sincerity and a good attitude. Introduce yourself. Acknowledge your objective. Find out who the contact person is for your resume and application follow up. Do not forget to send a thank you note or small gift to the receptionist for their effort. This may be a determining factor in advancing you through the process. NEVER UNDERESTIMATE THE INFLUENCE OF THE RECEPTIONIST!

Job hunting websites are not the best, or the only, tools to find employment. A much smaller number of jobs are filled this way than you think. While most job seekers are focused solely on online job hunting, make sure to use your networks, contacts, and good old fashioned pavement pounding to slant the playing field and potential for success in your favor.

Employment Coach Sean P. McCaffrey

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Online Office Administration Career Choices

Very business and organization has dedicated individuals who work to promote an efficient workplace for everyone. The men and women who make up this career industry are office administrators. Numerous career options are available for the dedicated students who earn an education in the field. Many accredited online colleges and universities offer degree programs in this field to properly prepare students for the work place.

Office administrators perform a wide selection of activities within an office setting. In general these tasks include managing staff, maintaining equipment, ordering supplies, and preparing progress reports. These basic tasks usually only make up a part of what a professional in this field does. Tasks and responsibilities will change depending on where a person works and what is expected of them. Online training in this area adequately teaches students the ins and outs of the profession. Prospective students can earn diplomas and certification in this field. Schooling for these will take students on average four to five months to complete. Students who want to step into advanced careers should strongly consider earning a degree in the field. An associate's degree can take up to two years to complete and a standard four-year bachelor's degree program can be earned in specific areas. Advanced and specific careers usually require a student to earn a bachelor's degree.

Earning an education will open many career options upon graduation. Professionals can work as office administrators for businesses, hospitals, organizations, and more. Career options in this field include executive assistants, administrative assistants, legal secretaries, medical secretaries and more. Lets look briefly at some career choices that are available in this field for interested individuals. Office administrative assistant's do basic office work as described above but also go beyond those tasks to perform management duties. These professionals plan and oversee employees to guarantee work is being done properly. In this capacity they allocate work and ensure deadlines are being met. They work with executives and managers to make certain that schedules are being followed and the employee's work meets the businesses standards.

Educated individuals can step into an executive assisting career and work directly with executives and presidents of companies to perform a wider range of skills. Professionals in this field are in charge of all the scheduling that needs to take place for their boss. This includes managing their schedule, booking travel arrangements, and updating their schedule. Executive assistants create board-meeting agendas, provide correspondence on behalf of the executive, handle logistics, represent their executive in meetings, and help them conduct research. Advanced levels of this career have professional training and supervising staff in a number of areas.

Students who have gained adequate education or are specifically interested in business can become business administrators. This career is more specialized and requires students to have at least a bachelor's degree. This career has professionals managing business operations and making major decisions. These individuals work directly with the business and employees to oversee, organize, and develop the business based on primary goals established by the business leaders. The trend in this profession is to continue education until a master's of business administration is obtained.

Don't let your skills in communication and management go to waste. Search out accredited online degree programs that will prepare you for a career in this field. Step into a fulfilling career by enrolling in an online office administration program today.

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Job Seekers - Choosing the Right Personal Email Address

The first thing an employer will notice is your email address. When an employer receives your resume via the web or an email, your email address will most likely be at the top of that document. Now, be very cautious when selecting an email to use. Try to reframe from using slang term email addresses or email addresses that may offend other people aside yourself. Emails like nobodylikeme@thisisanexample.com or icantcomplain@thisisanexample.com may distance an employer from you. With these sorts of email addresses, your resume may not ever be reviewed.

I recommend using emails that represent your name like, john.smith@thisisanexample.com or jsmith@thisisanexample.com. This will give the employer an idea that you represent professionalism. I have seen too many email addresses that display car names or favorite actors, these email addresses are in better taste and use with family and friends. Remember, try to use an email address that will represent your kin name. The first impression is the most important, and to lose an employers attention due to an unfriendly email address is starting your career search off on a bad foot.

Darren Haas

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3 Tips to Handle Resume Career Gaps

First things first: anyone who's spent a considerable amount of time working professionally will have gaps in their resume. It's a natural by-product of tackling new career opportunities, continuing education, and/or personal growth. The mistake made by most candidates is ignoring these gaps and hoping a recruiter/hiring manager won't notice. THEY WILL, and with no details addressing it on your resume, will assume it to be a dormant period. Here's how to effectively manage work gaps, and keep it from being a negative:

1) BE UPFRONT ABOUT CAREER GAPS.

Ignoring a period in your work history over 2-3 months will instantly be noted by recruiters/hiring managers. Create a "Career Note", integrated directly between positions, that addresses it. Be ACTIVE when describing what you did, and stress RESULTS. For example, if you took Continuing Education classes, include mention of it along the lines of, "Increased professional capabilities through proactively taking classes in..." Keep it short and to the point.

2) DON'T BE AFRAID TO GET PERSONAL.

If you took a break for personal reasons, title the period a Personal Sabbatical and briefly describe it. The key here is BREVITY: you want to acknowledge the time period without drawing attention away from your work history. Avoid negative details such as a death in the family, illness, etc.

3) BE PREPARED TO GO INTO FURTHER DETAIL DURING THE INTERVIEW.

In essence, a career gap functions as a mini-position in the eyes of most recruiters/hiring managers. As such, you should prepare to answer specific questions regarding that period. Accumulate as much positive data as you can, and practice beforehand. A career gap can be an opportunity to demonstrate versatility and strength in the face of changing circumstances.

Anish Majumdar 

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Career Tips to Professionals to Improve Their Position

Are you worried about next Monday morning? Do you just work for money? And feel like going home as early as possible from office? Do you feel your friends are happier in their position than you? This shows you are not happy with your current position and you must look for a career change.

If you are unsatisfied with your current job and just working for the compensation, that would adversely affect your health mentally as well as physically. Your colleagues taking more responsibilities and advancing their career then you start feeling down. This results in no promotions or terminations due to low performance.

The final call before facing either no promotion and termination is to take a chance and do what you like, rather what you are doing from the past few years.

Think carefully on what is your dream job. We always find comfortable choosing a job which is more secure and has good compensation.

What is a Career change? Is it changing the company and getting a new compensation? Not Really. A career change could be within the organization or could be outside the organization.

First thing you need to improve your position in your current organization is to "Speak Up". Communicate with your manager if you feel your efforts are not been recognized. If you do not speak up and convey your concerns, everyone thinks you are happy with what you have, let it be money, work or whatever!

You and your manager will work together to solve your concerns. If you are good at management skills then enhance your skills by taking some management trainings and try for management jobs. Cautious! Now your each and every task would be monitored to confirm that, your concerns are valid and you need more recognition and reward for your work.

You need to work hard. Try to volunteer for challenging projects. Select a very new but most important topic, give presentations on the topic.

Always share your experience when working with new and different project with your team members. Try to help them in case your team member faces any problem in a certain difficult situations. This gives you more visibility in the team.

Hope you came across "Initiatives and process Improvements" a lot these days in most of the organizations. Try to take some initiatives, could be non-technical as well but an initiative to save some king of resource. Say for example "Go Green" as a very good initiative to reduce the consumption of "use and through glasses" in your organization. It gives you more visibility.

If you are unsatisfied with the kind of work you have, you can try working on product of your interest within the same organization. As you are interested in this work, you will definitely show your performance.

If either of above methods did not work fine, then your option should be change of organization for better position. But you always need to study the market before you take any decision. A market in boom can get you more employment opportunities, as employers would be having more projects and would be looking for more resources.

Go to any job portal for career jobs. Browse for the job openings and contact the organizations directly.

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Career Planning Tips - Free Tips For Effective Career Development

Career planning involves planning your career path ahead and determining in advance the career development things you need to do to get to your desired career destination.

The first step to effective career planning is to ask yourself what you want to be in life. What career do you want to pursue?

Want to be a medical doctor, pharmacist, engineer, or lawyer?

Career development along these professional disciplines is often straightforward. For example if your intended career path is to become a lawyer, you know you have to have a bachelors degree in law and therafter attend law school.

However, career planning and career development go way beyond what you studied in school or the discipline where you majored during your university years. Career planning is way bigger than that.

Career development when properly planned involves taking your destiny in your own hands, deciding what makes you happy, and then structuring all your training and career efforts in the direction of your chosen career path.

For example, suppose you have a bachelors degree in economics and now have a job. Ask yourself, "Why did I study economics?"

Generally, there are one of three reasons why people study a particular discipline in college or university.

1. They may be very passionate about the course or

2. They may have studied the course because that is what mom and dad wanted or

3. They may have studied the course because they could not get admission to study their preferred course

The good news is... you can shape or re-shape your career path irrespective of the reasons that led you to your current profession.

For example, some category 1 people... people who were passionate about their profession as teenagers... may lose their passion for the profession as they grow older and face the reality of day-to-day life. This loss of passion may also result from the pressures from family demands and the peculiar

challenges associated with the profession in practice.

Category 2 professionals, mentioned above, are likely to go after their heart's first love when they are no longer under the control of mom and dad.

Category 3 professionals are also likely to go after their first love after their first degree.

For example, I know people who are passionate about accountng. However, they could not make the score for the accounting department during their pre-university days. Some of them eventually went for courses like economics, sociology, statistics, and similar social science courses.

What happened after leaving school?

A good number of them went back to register with the professinal accounting body and now have professional certificate in accounting. In simple words... they are now chartered accountants.

Bottom line.

The course you studied in the teenage years in school need not hold you captive for the rest of your life if you have lost passion for it.

I recommend you get involved with a profession you love. If you missed your way when you were young, you can always retrace your professional steps no matter where you are currently or how old you are.

Now with that background, let's get back to the real question.

What career planning strategy can you use to plan your career path? What practical career development strategy can you put to use right now?

Do the following to move your career in the direction you want.

1. Determine where you are right now in your career

2. Determine and document where you want to be

3. Draw an outline of the skills you need to get there

4. Kick-start the process of acquiring skills you need that you don't already have

5. Discuss your career plan with your wife and then your boss

6. Ask to be given assignments that move you more and more in the direction of your career

7. Get involved in community work (where possible) that offers you an opportunity to function in the position you expect to be

8. Let nothing stop you from making that noble career a reality

Where do you see yourself in 10-15 years?

That question should help you appreciate what career development plans you need to put in place to achieve your dream.

If you have not taken career planning seriously before now, now is the time to start.

Planning ahead for a blissful and eventful career is the key to a happy life. It gives you a future to dream about and pursue... a purpose to work and live for.

Here's a toast to your career success.

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Is There a Difference Between a Job and a Career?

So, you've decided that now is the right time to get a new career or pursue that new job. What language do you use to describe your work habits? How do you think and speak about what you get paid for? Do you use 'my career is'? Or 'my job is'?

Do you think of yourself as 'career orientated' or 'career minded'? Perhaps, do you see a career is something that comes with having a string of qualifications? Is 'having a career' something better than 'having a job'? Or are they same?

Generally, people assume the two are different. They are, by definition, however can they be separated in reality? One of the biggest differences between having a job and having a career could be that of attitude and thought. Please, before you jump and down and list your qualifications carry on reading... You see there is so much ambiguity, ideas and lies around careers and jobs for example:

* A job does not include a career but a career usually involves many jobs

* A job is a means to an end; a career is more personally fulfilling

* A job is lower paid than a career role

* A career is harder to achieve than getting a job

* A career obviously involves many qualifications, having a career is very specialised

So, can you have a well thought out career that pays well: full of advancement, progression and promotional opportunities. Yet you detest it. No, you loathe it. You cry going in and are depressed after your holidays.

Well, you are working a job. You are working to pay the bills. Your career does not fit your passion and purpose.

On the other hand. Say, you call what you get paid for a job. It may not have taken you years of qualifications to get there; it might not be well paid however it is lucrative in other ways. You love it. Everything about it. The tasks. The people. The day-to-day role. The customers. Even though you may not think about it this way yet, you have a career.

Do you need some definitions? Okay...

Career: A chosen pursuit, occupation or profession. Job: A task, or series of tasks you get paid for.

Please focus on the word CHOSEN. So, whatever you have chosen to do. That's a career.

The job element is the tasks you undertake within that career. People who have a career, also have a job, otherwise they would not have a career. They get paid for carrying out tasks (jobs) that fit the career choice. People who have jobs are still within a career choice.

A career is a path, full of choices, using your full skills, talents and experiences. The path is not 'job' or 'tasks' yet it is made up of a lifelong journey that fully utilises your strengths and talents. It encompasses your leisure, family, relationships; it's made up of all the parts of you. The fact you get paid for this is the job element.

So is there a difference in career versus job? Yes, by definition. The jobs we carry out may be better to sit in alignment with our career journey: the roads we are choosing that sit well with us emotionally will ensure that we are working on tasks that are following our passion and purpose in our career planning, job hunting and career changes.

© 2009 Dawn Barclay - All rights reserved.

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Boosting Employee Efficiency With a Paperless Office

Since the first Labor Day celebrations in 1882, we've been reminded annually that the productivity of American workers fuels our country's economic growth. As our economic base continues to shift to information-based industries, electronic content management tools, such as document scanning and eforms, are helping the American worker become even more productive.

Before we discuss the ways document management systems improve efficiency, let's take a look at one facet that hampers productivity in the workplace. Efficiency studies1reveal that office workers spend 40-50 percent of their time looking for information and 18 minutes searching for a document. That translates into $14,000 worth of productivity lost per worker per year due to an employee's inability to find the data they require to do their job!2

Key business processes requiring rapid and accurate transfer of information, i.e. accounts payable, customer service and credit approvals, can sap the American worker of the ability to produce if locked into paper-based systems. On the other hand, workers become less stressed, more efficient and more productive when given such tools as workflow automation, eforms and robust document scanning and document management systems to maximize their efforts.

What Form Should the Future Take?

Here's another interesting fact: eighty-five percent of business processes depend on forms1, which means there's no better way to improve productivity than to reduce the time it takes to create, distribute, complete and integrate forms into a company's operations.Streamlining key business processes with electronic forms allows workers to capture data automatically, initiate an automated workflow, upload data to line-of-business applications, such as human resources or accounting, and store the eform for easy future retrieval.

Doesn't that sound like a more productive way to work, compared to filling out forms by hand, keying the data into business applications and then storing paper forms in file cabinets, where someone will have to search for them in the future? Eforms are just one more way electronic content management is transforming America's workplaces.

How Document Scanning & Document Management Promote Productivity

By implementing document scanning services and a document management system with online access, companies are simplifying the creation, use and storage of information. AIIM, an electronic content management industry trade group, reported in their State of the ECM Industry 2010 that "Improving efficiency and optimizing business processes are currently the biggest drivers for ECM (electronic content management) in most organizations." In other words, businesses in all sectors are looking for ways to cut costs and improve productivity, and document scanning and on-line document management repositories are proving to be of great assistance.

Here are five ways workers become more productive when electronic document management is implemented:

* Online document repositories mean instant access 24x7 to critical data from any computer.

* Communication and decision making is accelerated with immediate access to crucial information.

* Document scanning and digital data storage eliminate lost or misplaced files.

* Employees are freed to focus on core business activities instead of searching for information.

* Customer service improves dramatically with instant computer-based access to data.

As we celebrate the contributions of American workers on Labor Day, we must also look to the future of American productivity. Putting document management tools into the hands of talented, innovative employees is the smart way to improve productivity and ensure future profitability.

1. Source: Gartner Research

2. Source: IDC Canada

Mitchell J. Taube, CDIA Certified

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Top 5 Tips For Landing Your Next Social Work Job

1.) Be Visionary

Ever hear the saying, "When you don't know where you're going, any road will get you there?" Does this mantra guide your social work career? Have you thought about where you want to be five or ten years down the road? We are trained to ask this of our clients, but how often do we really ask this question for ourselves?

When developing your career path, you may find it helpful to think about a few things. You took the $13 an hour youth counseling job because that is the only one you could get at the time. Look around you. How many of your coworkers said the position was just temporary, only to be in the same spot, burnt-out, five years later? Are you where you thought you would be when you decided to become a social worker? What was that original passion and vision that moved you?

Have a future vision that motivates you and outline all the small roads that will get you there. Start with one road at a time (with time lines of course). Though following your passion may at times be difficult, just remember what Henry Ford said, "Whether you think you can or you can't, you're right." Believe you can!

2.) Who is in your Network?

As social workers we know everything is about our network, from finding our dream social work job, to creating social change. So, what area of social work do you want to be in and who do you know associated with that field? Perhaps more importantly, who don't you know that you need to know to get your break? How are you going to meet them?

Tap into your social network to get leads. Let EVERYONE know (by direct phone calls, emails, or visits) you are searching and what social work position you are searching for. You never know where an opportunity might come from. It can be helpful if you have an in to get acquainted with an organization, but if not, consider an internship or volunteer work. Many social workers have landed jobs through these opportunities. It's a win-win scenario. Perspective employers get to see a sample of your work and you get to see if an agency is a good fit for you.

You may want to consider the internet as an option for networking. You can find and introduce yourself to social workers on sites like LinkedIn or Facebook. Social Work Network is a similar site, but more specific to social work networking needs. You can find social workers by location, degree, school, company, and expertise/interests, as well as search thousands of social work jobs or internship and volunteer opportunities. These sites are free resources, so why not take advantage of them?

3.) Be Assertive

Ever want to say to an employer, "Don't call me, I'll call you"? You have the chance to do this at the end of your cover letter. Simply let the employer know you will contact them in a few days to discuss the position further. In a time where competition for social work jobs is fierce, such a technique may give you the edge.

Prior to calling, jot down a few things you want to know about the position, as well as a few points of value you add to it. Common questions are, "How did this position come to be open?" and "What is your hiring time line?" When you call, make sure the employer knows the call will only take a few minutes of their time. Here is a sample intro, "Hello Dr. Smith. My name is Andrea Ricci and I am calling about the Adult Advocate position listed on Social Work Network. I'll only take a few moments of your time [Shy away from asking whether or not it is a good time to talk, you might get shut-off immediately. Instead, get straight to the point]. I am interested in this position because I have my Master's Degree in Social Work and worked for seven years as the Adult Advocate for Yourtown Court [Just added value to the position and probably peaked employer's interest]. How did this position come to be open? [Nice open ended question]."

At the end of the phone call, ask for an interview. You don't want to leave the phone call open ended with the ball in the employer's court, so keep it in yours! Say something like, "It seems like my experience and this position are a good fit. Would it be possible to discuss this more in an interview? I have a portfolio of my work I would like to share for your review." You have nothing to lose by asking for an interview and now the employer is put in a position where they might say yes -especially if you're offering them a portfolio they may be interested in seeing.

4.) What's in your Portfolio?

Portfolios are excellent tools to showcase your skills and set you apart from the competition. It is generally a sampling of the work you have done during your social work career. Include, in a three ring binder, a label on the front with your name and contact information using bold, clear, traditional fonts. Use plastic sleeves to hold all of your documents and include a Table of Contents.

Here are some things to include in your portfolio: a resume (specifically tailored to the position you are applying for), grant proposals, press releases, media relations, anything that documents computer skills (presentation with PowerPoint, research with SPSS), research proposals, policy analysis, a professionally written letter, reference letters, supervisor evaluations, public testimony, certifications, etc. If it is not clear from looking at the document what it is, include a typed written white label on the lower right hand sleeve that includes the purpose, your role, and date of the project. Make sure to change the content of your portfolio for each job you interview to reflect competence in the skills necessary for each position.

Once you have a portfolio, hurl it in all your cover letters, phone calls, and job interviews. It is an extra incentive for employers to interview you and can sometimes make or break getting a position. When you leave your portfolio with a prospective employer, make a plan to pick it up. You may wish to ask the employer how long they would like to have the portfolio or you may choose to set a time line yourself, "I would like to leave my portfolio for your review. Would it be convenient if I stopped back on Friday to pick it up?"

5.) Check Yourself

Job hunting in the social work profession can be overwhelming. Make sure to take care of yourself through the process. Some people find it helpful to develop check-boxes of personal and professional tasks they wish to accomplish the next day. You may want to apply for three jobs, go to your son's soccer game, wash the car, and go to the gym. Include them all in one to do list, mixing them up if needed. The truth is...we only have one life. If one part of it is lapsing, it will affect the other. Tend to your personal needs equally with your professional ones so that both your private life and career are rising together and mutually benefiting one another.

Michelle Bussolotti, MSW, 

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Why Aiming Low Doesn't Work When it Comes to Jobs

He had the right degree from a respected university, years of experience in the industry and even once claimed the coveted corner office as his own. But, since being laid-off, this seasoned business executive could not understand why he wasn't landing the job - especially since he'd lowered the bar on his job search and was pursuing many jobs a couple steps down the ladder from his past position. In fact, the more he lowered his expectations on job level, they fewer nibbles he got back on his resume.

This scenario happens more often than you'd think, an experienced and qualified worker aiming too low in job pool receives rejection letter after rejection letter. What usually happens is the employer takes a look at the resume, notices the high-level of experience and makes a judgment (right or wrong) that the applicant is over-qualified, desperate for any job or would not last long in the position due to boredom or frustration for working for superiors that are less qualified. Or, the hiring manager might assume that that the over-qualified candidate might jump ship at the first opportunity for a higher-status position and more money.

Another negative aspect about searching for a lower-than-qualified-for job is that, after a number of "thank you but no thank yous," the job seeker may internalize the rejection, devalue his or her self-worth and even give up on the job hunt altogether. Of all things that can destroy finding another job in a tough market, having no self-confidence or a fatalistic attitude may be the most damaging.

Instead of aiming too low in a hunt for a job, candidates should focus on finding jobs through networking among colleagues and business acquaintances. Here, the job seeker can tap into a "hidden" market of positions that have been under-advertised because of the current economic recession. After receiving a lead for new jobs through networking, the job candidate should contact the supervisor directly and explain how you can bring value to the department and company - in other words, make the sale!

Todd Denning 

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