Welcome to another edition of the colleges, degrees, and careers weekly news. Here are this weeks articles of interest:
Choosing a Career
In this blog post, the author addresses a question asked by many at one time or another...how does one go about Choosing a Career? While the advice offered here may not give you all the answers you’ll need to answer this question, it does give you a good place to start. With the four simple steps listed here, you’ll be that much closer to deciding on the right career for you.
Top 25 Careers to Pursue in a Recession
In the post by BlueSteps Career Service, the Top 25 Careers to Pursue in a Recession are listed along with a small description about why these jobs are most able to weather an economic downturn. Though some of the careers and industries listed have a high survivability rate for obvious reasons, like healthcare and utilities, there are a few that might catch you by surprise. For instance, the gambling and alcohol industries are likely to thrive because they are outlets people use during tough times. Whether you are interested in finding a job with good security during this difficult economic time or just want to find out a little about what jobs and industries are likely to thrive during this time, this article is definitely worth your time.
Faulty Resume Can Sink You
As anyone will tell you, your resume is the first, most critical part of getting a good job. Without a good, well-prepared resume, you may never even get to meet with someone inside the company you want to work for. That is way, as the title of this article suggests, a Faulty Resume Can Sink You. In this post, the author, Carolyn Kepcher, talks about how even a relatively minor typo can end your chance at a job before you even get to walk in the door. As she points out, when 150 senior executives were asked how many typos it would take for them to dismiss a potential job candidate from consideration, half said it only took one. Of those remaining, a further 37% said they wouldn’t tolerate two. Thus, it is clear to see that, if you want to have any kind of real chance at getting that job of your dreams, you’d better be willing to go over your resume until it is perfect.
Four Steps That Will Help You Cope With a Job Loss
Losing a job can be a very stressful event. In Ruth Mantell’s article, Four Steps That Will Help You Cope With a Job Loss, he offers some useful advice for anyone who finds themself facing this situation. As he states, the first step is to avoid panicking. You need to keep calm and work out what options are available to you. How long can you live on what money you have on hand before your financial situation becomes critical? Figure out what you need to do to move forward. You’ll discover how you can begin doing this, as well as many other helpful tips, in this article.
Mobilizing an Unplanned Job Search
So, you’ve lost your job. Now what do you do? In Mobilizing an Unplanned Job Search, you’ll find some useful tips to help you get your unexpected job search off the ground. The key, as the author states, is not to panic. “You’ll need to act deliberately – not just fast.” The article goes on to offer such advice as taking stock of your finances and networking. If you have recently found yourself unemployed, are facing the possibility of being unemployed, or are just starting your search for a job in the first place, then the advice offered in this article is for you.
That’s it for this week’s news. Check in next week for the new edition.
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