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Popular Careers in the UK

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Ad agency account executive.  With the media becoming more complex and specialized, there’s an increasing need for specialist publications, online media, and braodcast channels.  There’s a number of opportunities for advertising executives as the levels of targeted marketing through advertising increases.

Customer services assistant.  Customer service teams are dedicated to responding to customer’s questions or fulfilling requests via the phone or the internet.

Administrator.  Traditional secretarial jobs are decreasing as computer systems change the office process, but administrative jobs are still growing because of the centralization of organizational systems.

Engineer.  There’s an increasing demand for skilled engineers who can meet the needs of electrical, electronic, mechanical, biomedical, vicil, and automotive engineering sciences.

How to Network Effectively

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Networking is important when it comes to job-hunting. Ony 5 – 25% of jobs are advertised in newspapers or online ads, and you can only find about the unadvertised opportunities by talking to as many people as you can and letting them know about what kind of job you are looking for. Here are a few tips on how you can network effectively.

First of all, don’t be afraid to ask people for their help. Chances are, they’ll feel flattered and important that you asked for their assistance for the job search.

Make sure you bring copies of your resume or your business cards every time you go out. You never know who you’re going to meet and giving out your business card makes it easier for them to contact you.

Join a professional organization related to your career field as these are often the top venues for networking.

Once you’ve found a job, be sure you thank everyone in your network that has helped you out. This is basic manners to show your appreciation for their time and effort, and your connections will remember your thoughtfulness. Keep on networking even while you have your new job because you never know when you’ll be needing their help again.

Tips for Job Fairs

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Here are a few tips you can use to maximize your time when job-hunting at a career fair.

Pre-register for the event and get a list of the companies attending before the career fair starts. If there aren’t any recruiters who interest you, you’ll just be wasting your time by going there.

If there are companies that are looking for people outside your field, attend anyway for networking purposes. Chat up the recruiter and try to get a name of a hiring manager for your career or field.

Take the time to look up basic information about each company you want to check out. Prepare to answer why you want to work for that company as this is a common question recruiters ask.

Prepare a short “speech” that will focus on your talents, strengths, and any other benefits you can offer the company. Take into account your work experience, abilities, and skills. If you are a college student, some recruiters will probably ask for your GPA.

When talking to a recruiter, remember all the keys to making a good first impression in an interview. This includes a firm handshake, eye contact, a sincere smile, and a firm voice.

Make sure you bring enough copies of your resume to the job fair. If you’re looking for different types of jobs, bring several versions of your resume.

Popular Medical Careers in 2008

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The number of applicants for these careers is expected to rise over the next five years.

In-home nurse. Vocational nurses are licensed to take care of the sick, disabled, or dying under the supervision of a doctor or a nurse with more training. Since more and more people prefer to move care to the home, in-home nurses will find more job opportunities.

Nurse practitioner. Today, healthcare is becoming more popular in non-hospital settings like the home. A nurse practitioner is someone who will provide medical care to patient and act as a consultant to other practicing nurses.

Psychiatrist Psychiatrists specialize in diagnosing and treating mental illnesses and other emotional disorders. With stress from work accumulating, more and more people are turning to psychiatrists to help them deal with their daily lives.

X-ray technicians. Also known as radiological technicians, they are in charge of explaining x-rays to patients, making the x-ray images for the doctor to interpret, and keeping records of the patients’ x-rays and treatment.

Internet Job Search

by: Larla

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Searching jobs through internet has been an employment trend. Employers are now using the modern technology to posts available jobs and for finding candidates for their vacancies.

You can register and submit your resume online in various companies with just a click of the mouse.

It has made life easier for people looking for jobs as well as organizations searching for employees. Even classifieds in newspapers can also be found in the internet.

If you haven’t tried utilizing your internet for job search, you should try now as there are so many job opportunities worldwide found in the World Wide Web.

Job-Hunting Myths

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While the job market looks promising for this year’s graduates, the perfect job won’t automatically land on your lap. Improve the chances of finding the right job for you and avoid getting sucked by these common job-hunting myths.

Finding a job after college is easy. The time it will take for you to find a job depends on the market, your location, your qualifications, and the resources you use to find job openings. If it takes a while don’t get discouraged. You can always take a less glamorous job in the meantime to make ends meet until you find a job where you actually use your degree.

The Internet is the best place to find a job. The internet should only be one component of your job search but it shouldn’t be the only strategy. A lot of people still get jobs through newspaper ads but the best job-search tool is still networking.

Skills

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Today there is still a strong demand for people who have skills in traditional trades. Hair stylists, carpenters, auto mechanics, construction contractors, welders, plumbers, and electricians can still find great jobs and ear high wages. If you’re interested in having a vocational trade, choose one that will suit your natural abilities and skills.

Soft skills are also in demand by organizations no matter what your career goals are. These soft skills are social, relationship, leadership, and communication skills. Companies and organizations need dynamic employees who can connect with people from across cultures and generations. Those who have excellent soft skills have a strong career advantage.

Job Specialization

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Specialization is the key to going down a successful career path. Today, more and more companies are seeking specialized help. Experts at specific fields will be at higher demand and will be receiving higher paychecks. From a practical perspective, it’s simply impossible to excel in an entire discipline. For instance, it was enough in the past that a person was a human resources professional. Today, compensation specialists, workforce planning experts, leadership coaches, employee specialists and labor relations experts are just some of the specialized jobs under human resources. Specialized certifications will help make your career; otherwise, you will be struggling to find the perfect job.

Service-Producing Industry

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The service producing industry has seen rapid growth over the past couple of years. The four main industries in this sector are health care, professional/scientific services, wholesale and retail trade, and real estate.

By providing services to people, communities, and businesses, career opportunities in the service industry are very sensitive to any changes in demographics and consumer behavior. For instance, an older population will require more out of the healthcare industry while a younger population will need more teachers. Technology also has a significant influence on job opportunities in the scientific and professional fields.

Factors Affecting Job Trends

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There are four main factors that influence job trends.

Economic growth. The economic growth of a country means that more people are employed and have more money to spend. Manufacturers and companies respond to any increase in business activity by making investments to meet further customer demands. Thus, new jobs are created.

Technology. New technology in production, distribution, and sales affect the skills needed and the type of jobs available. For instance, the use of computers in the workplace means there is a high demand for computer programmers, developers, and IT experts.

Demographics. Population characteristics like gender and age determine the demand of products and services.

Consumer behavior. Needs and wants of people change throughout time, and this is determined by the amount of money they earn, the amount of leisure time they have, and their changing tastes.