I’ve held hiring manager positions in both the public and private sectors. Since I’m currently in a public sector organization, I’m frequently asked about the differences between looking and applying for jobs in governmental organizations versus private organizations. Here are some key differences that can help guide your job search efforts. All Government Jobs are…
1) Nuclear Industry There is a high demand for professionals that are qualified to work in the nuclear industry. This sector is one that is controversial; however, with the appropriate type of degree, a person can make good money working in this line of work. While France is a country that is backing away from…
Losing a job is never easy. When you get laid off, you start to worry about how you will pay your bills, save for the future, and stay secure. However, you can’t let a job loss beat you down. If you do let it consume your life, things will never get better. Here are five…
Setting goals is one of those defining differences between those who are making it in life and those who are letting life make them. Of course, crafting your aspirations is easier than realizing them; however, taking the time properly to set goals is a crucial step toward attainment. Follow these three tips to ensure you’re…
With unemployment rates still high in most of the U.S., finding a job and keeping it can be a big challenge. Long gone are the days of physical job postings where companies would announce when they were hiring and the skills they sought. These days an online presence is essential to finding the right job….
Despite the recent economic downturn, there are a number of fields where jobs have been relatively easy to find. Those armed with the right degrees are poised to begin succeeding quickly, and those who prepare themselves while in college should be able to…
Competition is fierce for marketing jobs. If you want to work for an ad agency in Utah, you have to set yourself apart from the competition. Here are five of the top skills ad agencies are looking for today. 1. Creativity Marketing team members need to be able to look at a product from an…
The interview is one of the main things that stands between you and your dream job, and that is why you want to make sure that you take the time to properly prepare. Below are some of the things that you should and should not do when you are preparing for that big job interview:…
When you’re on the hunt for that next great job, you might have a tendency to really focus on yourself, and what you can offer your potential employer(s). After all, beggars can’t really be choosers, as the old saying goes, and having that kind more grateful attitude has a tendency to be a little more…
When most people think about the right time to go to college, they think about those formative years right after high school. Going back to school can be a great idea for many different people, though. Maybe you are looking for a new job? Maybe you are a person in a career who wants to…
There has been a serious job crisis in the United States for the last few years, and it is no longer unusual to spend several months to even several years unemployed. Unemployment is a fairly perilous state, and if you have been unemployed for a while, you may be feeling a little bit despairing. How…
Before there was the internet and the many job posting websites that exist today, a person had to actually go out and make things happen when they were searching for a job. This ‘old fashion’ way of thinking is known as hitting the pavement and although it may be an antiquated method, it is still…