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Thursday, September 10, 2015

Career Guide for those with Art Major


You just received a degree in fine arts and you wonder what you can do with it. Fine arts is a broad major and the kind of work you choose has a lot to do with your interests and the kind of art you are skilled in. If you specialized in animation, you’ll probably think about working at an animation studio or movie production company. For those who studied art history, they might decide to work as an art historian or curator at a museum. Here are some fascinating careers for art majors.

Video Editor

Video editing is no longer confined to the television and movie industries because thanks to the rise in Internet-based video programming, there has been an increase in demand for video editors. If you majored in film editing or movie production, then this job is right for you. You’ll work long hours but the payoff is a great salary and the gratification of knowing that your work contributed to a successful TV show, movie or webcast.

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Best Locations of South to start your career

We know that the major metropolitan cities such as Los Angeles, Chicago, New York City and Philadelphia offer millions of jobs but what about the southern part of the United States? Normally we equate the South with backwardness and the struggles of the Civil Rights movement of the 50s and 60s but in recent years the South reinvented itself and now more people are moving there to locate employment. One great thing about the South is that it is a family-friendly area and the pace of life is slower than the metropolitan cities. Depending on where you live in the South, the cost of living is affordable too. Here are the best cities in the South for employment.

Tampa Florida

Tampa can easily compete with Miami for offering an excellent quality of life. This city is home to several IT companies and some of the top-paying industries here are healthcare, financial services, construction and administrative jobs. If you want to return to school, there is the University of Tampa and this college offers a wide variety of majors that are suited to prepare you for a high demand career in the area.

Careers in Demand by 2016

While it’s not wise to choose a career just because it is high in demand, if you’re cut out and passionate for one of the following high demand careers, it’s a good idea to learn more about them before entering so you’ll be informed and prepared. Here are a few of the latest high demand careers to consider.

Healthcare Careers

For those planning to work in healthcare, the future looks bright for you because jobs in this field are expected to grow by 25% next year. Some of the best jobs within the healthcare profession include dentistry, registered nurse, pediatrics, home health care, healthcare management and mental health. For some healthcare jobs such as surgeons and psychologists, an advanced degree and a license is necessary. Other types of healthcare careers such as dental assistant would require a high school diploma and vocational training.

Looking for a Career in HR Consultancy or Employment Agency?

In times when jobs are hard to come by these days, you can seek assistance from an employment agency. When you work with a staffing agency you tell them what kind of work you’re qualified for and then the agency will contact several employers to see if you are a good match for them. If you’re successful you would work for the employers and you would be paid by the employer although the agency is paid a certain fee for its’ services by employers. Look for an employment agency that offers a wide variety of jobs in industries you have experience in. Another benefit of employment agencies is that they go beyond  just placing you in positions. The staff will coach you in holding interviews with hiring managers and how to dress for success. In addition, these agencies can negotiate a fair salary for you by employers.

Crafting Your Resume for Employment Agency

You would write your resume for an employment agency the same way you would as other jobs. Tailor the resume and cover letter to the position you’re applying to and be specific when describing your past job duties. Make sure you check with past employers first before you use them as references. The resume should be one page long and don’t go too far back in your work history. The past five years are sufficient.

How to Find a Suitable Job?

Those with autism sometimes struggle to find work due to discrimination or because they cannot always find a career that best suits them. If you’re in this situation don’t worry because there are careers that are suited to those with certain disabilities, including autism. Your first step should be to locate a career counselor who specializes in assisting those with disabilities. You’ll also need to take note of your weaknesses that are affiliated with autism such as sensory overload, struggles with emotional attachment, problems with panic among crowds, and the need to be heavily structured. Some good jobs that exist for those with autism include computer programming, graphic design, library science, welding, online freelance work, and accounting.

High Tech Jobs Work Well for Those With Autism

Those with autism might succeed at high-tech jobs for several reasons according to Dr. Patricia Evans of the Children’s Medical Center in Dallas. Evans said that one reason is because this field doesn’t always require a lot of interaction with large groups of people and this is something that many with autism struggle with. Some employers of high tech workers have also stated that they hire persons with autism and found that their productivity levels are just as high as the workers without autism.