We have heard about overrated careers but how often do we hear about jobs that are underrated yet important to society and that pay a decent salary? If you’re a high school student don’t just consider those top careers that everyone talks about in the news or on the Internet. Some of the best jobs are the ones that not many people would take on and yet certain underrated jobs can be rewarding. Here are a few neat underrated jobs to consider.
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Friday, September 11, 2015
Career Guide for Freelancers and for those Living on Irregular Incomes
We know about the advantages of full-time freelance work such as flexible hours, ability to work from home, more time with your family and the opportunity to earn a decent salary. But there will be times when freelancers will not receive a regular income due to factors such as a lack of clients, failure of clients to pay freelancers and slow periods during the year. If you are a freelancer who earns an irregular income, you can improve the situation by boosting your clientele. Go beyond the online freelance sites and contact local companies directly about doing work for them. Discuss your expertise and how it translates into success at the companies you’re interested in. Ask friends and relatives to let others know about your work along with samples. Start your own website and offer your services there. The next step is to live wisely with an irregular income and here is how to do it.
Do you Speak Spanish? Search Jobs in Latin America
Latin America is ripe with growing sectors such as tourism, international business, oil and entertainment. While Europe and the United States continue to struggle economically and experience slower growth regarding jobs thanks to the 2008 recession, Latin America has done well in rebuilding and rebranding itself economically. This is why some younger Americans are relocating there for employment or to start businesses. South American countries like Brazil and Argentina in particular are attracting foreign workers and entrepreneurs. One of the best ways to seek employment in Latin America is to intern with an American subsidiary that is located in a Latin American country while in college.
Career Guide for Former Military Personnel
You served your country well in the military and now you’re a civilian again. You’re preparing your resume and cover letter, and you’re trying to figure out which careers would be the best for utilizing the skills you gained while in the military. Since the military has numerous types of jobs, you’ll need to find employment that is similar to those jobs. At the same time, it’s okay to look for work that is not at all related to what you did in the past. You might need to return to school or get certification if you plan to start a different career altogether. Get help from your former supervisors and coworkers in the military and also visit your local workforce center for assistance.
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Frequent Traveller Job Tips
Have you ever wanted to enter a career that pertains to your favorite activity? Well if you travel a lot, there are some rewarding and fun careers that are available to you. Some of these jobs offer flexible schedules and great salaries while others don’t. You need to figure out your interests, qualifications, strengths and weaknesses to determine which travel career would work the best for your needs. Here are some of those jobs.
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Is there a need of Advanced Degree for Dentistry?
Being a dentist is rewarding because you ensure that everyone receives the best oral care so that their teeth are healthier. However, you don’t have to work as a dentist in order to have a career in dentistry. There are other dentistry careers that do not require advanced degrees and that pay you a decent salary. You’ll probably need to take courses at a community college and this is less expensive than a four-year college. You might also need certification from your state for certain dental careers.
Dental Assistant
A dental assistant is the person who helps the dentist treat patients. The assistant does clerical work, speaks with patients concerning dental procedures, takes X rays of teeth, cleans dental equipment, and performs lab tests at times. Dental assistants work mainly in hospitals and dental clinics and they have flexible schedules since most dental clinics close right before 5 pm. You receive training at a vocational college or community college and then you would get certified before you seek employment. The average annual salary is $34,000 although this varies by location, years of experience and your education.
Are you a Retired Teacher? Looking for another Non-Teaching Job?
You’re leaving the teaching profession but you’re not ready to enter full retirement from work altogether. You love to educate and influence others but you don’t want to work in a classroom setting anymore. The good news is that there are some cool non-teaching educational jobs to choose from. The key is to network with others like you through professional organizations, contacts with your former coworkers and education industry events. You’ll also need to prepare your resume in such a way that you are showing the hiring manager how the skills you gained as a teacher are transferable to the new position.
Career Guide for Interior Designers
If you love to make homes look cozy and fabulous, then interior design is a cool career to have. An interior designer is someone who visits homes and creates a design plan with input from the homeowner. The process starts with an initial meeting between the designer and homeowner where the homeowner discuss his vision for the design. The designer then gives other suggestions and takes notes so that she will get a better idea of what the homeowner wants. The designer might also sketch out the desired plan and show it to the homeowner before the project begins.
How to Enter This Field
Just a basic understanding of design is not enough to enter interior design. You should also understand home safety standards and local laws regarding the use of certain supplies for home renovation. Get a bachelors degree in fine arts with a specialization in interior design and while you’re in college you want to obtain internships at local interior design firms since they give you real-world work experience. You should also join a professional organization that mentors aspiring interior designers so that you can network with others for employment after graduation. Inquire about licensing requirements from your state’s regulatory board’s website. If you are starting your own business, promote yourself by setting up your own website and creating a social media page for the business. On your social media page write blog posts about interior design tips and trends, and inject information on your company within the blog posts. Include links to your website.
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.
