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Showing posts with label Career Guide. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Career Guide. Show all posts

Thursday, September 10, 2015

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.

Wednesday, September 9, 2015

Career Guide for Vocational School Attendants

Our educational system and government continue to have us think that without a college degree it’s nearly impossible to achieve success in the workforce. But the truth is that college is not for everyone and it’s not a good idea to leave out the millions of young adults who attended a vocational school. These adults have training in professions that are just as relevant as those which require a degree, and we should praise and encourage them. While college has benefits, vocational training is also important in workforce preparation. Here are some good careers for those who attended vocational school.

Cosmetologist

A cosmetologist is someone who specializes in hairstylist and barbering and you can start your own business in this field as you gain a steady stream of clients over the years. To become a cosmetologist you’ll have to attend an accredited cosmetology school and receive a license from your state. Once you do this you’re able to find work at a beauty salon. To stay relevant, keep up with the latest trends in the beauty industry by attending hair shows and networking with other cosmetologists through social media.

Are you Over 50? Look for Best Traditional Careers


You’re over 50 and interested in a career change after working in a certain industry for several years. You may need additional schooling or certification for the new career and you want to know which industries are the best for those over 50 and looking for a more flexible yet still challenging job. The first step is to take assessment of your strengths and weaknesses as well as your work experience. It also helps to meet with a career counselor who can mentor you and give advice on establishing the new career. Here are some neat transitional jobs for those over 50.

Nonprofit Work

What if you worked in the social services sector and you want a new career that involves giving back to the community? In this case you should consider doing nonprofit work because millions of nonprofits exist for diverse causes, and you can work for a group that best matches your cause. If you are passionate about environmental justice then you can apply for positions at organizations that promote a healthy understanding of the environment.

Tuesday, September 8, 2015

Looking to Start a Social Work Career?

Social workers are important persons in the community because their work is needed by hospitals, schools, and local social service agencies. Social workers’ duties include finding families in need and identifying certain problems they have, developing effective strategies to assist those in need, collaborating with school officials and those in the healthcare field, speaking with law enforcement officials if necessary on behalf of their clients, conducting research on local and state resources that will assist clients, and dealing with cases of domestic violence, child abuse and elder abuse.

Where Social Workers Can Be Found

You will find social workers at state social services departments, hospitals, schools, group homes for children, nursing homes, drug rehabilitation centers, correctional facilities and universities. It largely depends on which area of social work he is involved in. If a social worker is interested in helping abused children locate better families, he is likely to be employed by government agencies. Social workers conduct most of their duties in office settings but there are also times when they have to visit homes and institutions to work on cases. The hours are also long and many social workers experience burnout due to the high volume of caseloads.