It is a fact that resumes provide a good background of the applicant; however, these rigid forms do not necessarily mirror the capacity and ability of the person. Since the resume is rigid, people tend to cramp their personal information on the said form. Aside from the usual rigid resume, what an applicant can do is for him or her to collate other related works that he or she has done with the position he or she is applying for.

If the applicant is applying for a writing job, he or she can collect his or her works, put it inside a folder and present it to the HR manager as samples. This can actually increase the chances of getting picked and employed since the HR already had a glance of your writing skills.

Starting a career can be difficult. It entails not only hard work but also certain sacrifices that have to be made on your part. One of these sacrifices is relocation. There are many specific professions that are concentrated in particular areas in the country. For example, most publishing houses are in New York while many actors find Los Angeles (film and television) and New York (theater) their home. If you really are serious in pursuing a career, then you might have to prepare yourself to move to where the action is. But bear in mind that competition in these places can be very stiff so it really doesn’t hurt to also have a plan B.

The hiring process differs in every company. Employers may ask potential applicants to undergo multiple interviews. They may also ask applicants to take I.Q. and psychological exams and conduct demonstrations. However, the final selection occurs after at least one interview. Employers use the interviews to meet the applicants personally and to verify qualifications. Answers to questions can help them evaluate if the applicant is suitable not only to the position but to the organization or company as well. Aside from a person’s skills, experience, and education, personality and the over-all attitude to work are qualities to look for in a potential employee. Lastly, employers want to make sure how much a new employee will cost them so they want to make sure that what they are purchasing is worth all the expense.

Oh, do not be fooled by the excitement and drama in the TV shows you watch. CSI may give its audience a glimpse of the field of forensics but you can’t erase the fact that the show is still fiction. One advice if you find a career interesting, ask the professionals. They’re the ones who know the glamorous and the not-so-glamorous sides of their work. Here are some examples of questions that you can ask when interviewing a professional:

How did you get your job?
What are your main responsibilities?
What are the most frequent problems or issues do you have to deal with?
Can you describe a typical day in your job?
Is there room for growth?

Practicum is one of the most important experiences a college student will undergo in his or her college years. It provides a training ground for future employment, more so if the student takes a job that is related to his or her course. The student takes some responsibility in the assigned tasks to him or her and is expected to produce quality outputs that adhere to the standards of the company/agency that the student is working for.

The student should be serious about his or her practicum since this will hone him or her in dealing with the corporate world.

I’m really a little wary of posting my resume online. Of course, job search sites usually take precautions against online identity theft of their clients. But the best way to safeguard your personal information is to do it yourself.

Give minimal contact information. Remove the standard contact information from your online resume. This means leaving your address, home phone numbers (unlisted numbers such as cell phone numbers may be included), business e-mail address, and your personal e-mail address.

Make use instead of a web-based e-mail address just as long as you do not create an account that sounds fun but bogus such as funnygirl@webbasedmail.com. Although you are trying to be safe, don’t be sorry and still put up a professional front.

Avoid specifics in your employment history. Change company names to general descriptions. It is very easy to do research on personal information nowadays because of internet access.

So do yourself a favor and keep your identity safe.

The first step in choosing a career is not browsing through the classifieds in the newspaper or the internet; it’s by sitting down in a quiet corner of your room with pen and paper in hand and think.

Do not ask yourself what you see yourself doing for the rest of your life. That’s too hard a question to answer. Many people in their forties are still trying to find their real calling in life. In finding a first career, focus on the here and now. List down what you know about yourself – interests, hobbies, interests, skills, knowledge, and talents. From there, you can gleam in with which field you would want to start.

Third, Marketing, this type of career belongs to the sales field and might require you a sales or marketing background otherwise you will then ask to attend trainings and seminars about sales.

To be continued…

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First, Occupational Therapist, this type of career belongs to the healthcare field and requires you to have a proper education first. Occupational Therapist is the person who helps people with their physical or mental challenges achieve independence in their daily lives and most of their clients are those autistic children who need to adapt socially.

To be continued…

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by Andrea

What do your employers want from you? Surely, you have graduated with a highest degree and your academics are above average. But is this enough? What employers are looking for is demonstration of skills; in specific, the general skills used in a wide range of jobs. So before you go to your next job interview, assess or make a list of your skils first. Here are some ides that might be helpful.

• working by yourself;
• scheduling of time successfully;
• working under stress and to deadlines;
• considering originally and imaginatively;
• taking the initiative;
• speak about ideas and thoughts verbally and in writing;
• becoming accustomed to diverse circumstances;