Looking Into the 2010 Careers Crystal Ball

Looking Into the 2010 Careers Crystal Ball This months Career Collective topic revolves around advice to job seekers to make the most out of 2010. I believe that an important strategy for a successful job search in 2010 involves looking at trending industries and going where the growth is. With a little bit of research, cyber-sleuthing, networking, and luck you may be able to land a job in an industry that is trending up for 2010 and beyond. Here are my thoughts on the topic.Research industries and job functions that are trending up. Check out the Occupational Outlook Handbook to learn more about industries and job functions predicted to experience growth over the next decade. Follow other online sources for trending information such as   Indeed.com who reports that last year, four major industries had more job growth than the previous year. Education grew 38%, hospitality grew 20%, retail grew 17%, and real estate grew 4%. The 10 fastest growing opportunities of 2009 were in technology positions for applications su ch as Twitter, Cloud Computing, iPhone, Facebook. Other positions trending upward were Corporate Social Responsibility Expert, Blogger, Pediatrician, Hospitalist, Social Media Expert, and Speech Language Pathologist. Sites such as Vault, Glassdoor, Salary.com, and Payscale are also excellent resources for tracking trending industries and job functions.Recognize that the new green movement is kind of old. Greentech, Cleantech, and Smart Grid technology are also industries that are trending up, but keep in mind that many traditional industries and job functions are also embracing the green movement and this will facilitate job growth. For example, more and more hotels seek consultants to help them figure out how to make their hotels more eco-friendly and many companies are consciously measuring their carbon footprint and trying to figure out ways to waste less and recycle more. In addition, the President’s stimulus plan will result in 5M new green jobs.Think about jobs that can’t be outsourced. Many health care-related jobs including dental assistant, ultrasound technician, paramedic, home care aide, and nurse cannot be outsourced. You may not be trained for one of these careers, but you can certainly try to make inroads with the organizations that employ these professionals, i.e. hospitals, clinics, nursing homes, hospice care, etc. as a way to get a foothold in an industry that appears to be at less risk for being outsourced.Ponder what types of business problems need to be solved. The financial crisis might have resulted in several lost jobs, but with that comes the opportunity for something new. Expect to see organizations creating greater measures for compliance and stricter auditing procedures, and stricter government control. Does your skill set support any of these needs?Channel your inner Uncle Sam. One of the fastest growing sectors is the federal sector. It is the only sector that will continue to fill jobs regardless of economic conditions. President Obama plans to expand the number of civilians in the executive branch by 140,000 to reach a total of 2M. That’s the highest this number has been since Bill Clinton took office in 1992. In addition, more than 40% of the 1.5M federal employees will retire in the next five years and the government will need some new blood!For more advice on career strategies for 2010, check out the posts of my esteemed colleagues here.@KCCareerCoach, Career Chaos, “The Art of Being Gracious: Much Needed in Today’s Job Search,”@MartinBuckland, Elite Resumes,  Career Trends and Transition 2010@heathermundell, life@work,  Kaizen and the Art of Your Job Search@barbarasafani, Career Solvers,  Looking Into the 2010 Careers Crystal Ball@resumeservice, Resume Writing Blog,  The Resume and Your Social Media Job Search Campaign@kat_hansen,  Quintessential Res umes and Cover Letters Tips Blog,  New Year: Time to Assess Yourself and Your Career@keppie_careers, Keppie Careers,  Help for job seekers in a rut@heatherhuhman, HeatherHuhman.com,  Job seekers: 5 tips for making the most of 20@DawnBugni, The Write Solution,  Ya, but@ErinKennedyCPRW, Professional Resume Services,  Advice to Job Seekers in 2010â€"learn Yoga?@Chandlee, The Emerging Professional Blog, Starfish, JobAngels, and Making a Difference@ValueIntoWords, Career Trend,  Is Your Job Search Strategy a Snore?@debrawheatman, Resumes Done Write,  Making the most of a new year@walterakana, Threshold Consulting,  Starting anew â€" tips for truly managing your career@careersherpa, Hannah Morgan: Career Sherpa,  The Year of the Tiger@WorkWithIllness, WorkingWithIllness.com,  Dogs Can Do It, Can You?@JobHuntOrg, Job-Hunt.org, Lifelong Learning for Career Security@AndyInNaples, Career Success,  What Are You Getting Better At? Make This the Year You Become the Best You Can Be!@GLHoffman, Wh at Would Dad Say, A Flash of the Blindly Obvious

Tough (Question) Tuesday If you had to choose 1 word to sum up 2010, what would it be

Tough (Question) Tuesday If you had to choose 1 word to sum up 2010, what would it be Dont Look Back by Maddox + Klaus found via Design is Mine. There are only 2 more Tough (Question) Tuesdays for 2010, so how can I not seize the end of the year to ask: Whats your favorite 2010 memory? Share it in the comments section as much or as little of it as youd like! See you there!

How to Get a Job Using Your Writing Experience

How to Get a Job Using Your Writing ExperienceIf you have a lot of putting writing experience, then you are more likely to get a job than the other applicants. If you can write well, chances are, you can get the job. But, if you don't have any experience in putting writing and don't want to spend the money to get it because it might take a few years to get it, then here are some tips for getting a job in the internet.A great resume needs something that can't be done by anyone else. It is about your skills, skills that no one else can do. Even if you have the experience, if you can't come up with a good cover letter, it won't help you at all.Writing a resume is hard. Not only that, it takes time. But you need to make sure that the very first impression that the hiring manager gets from you is that you are the person that he or she should hire. The hiring manager needs to see you as someone who is easy to work with, someone who is a good communicator, someone who is personable, someone who can make the decision to hire someone else.First of all, the best way to find a good job is to write a resume. While it's true that there are other ways to find jobs, and there are also ways to find a job by submitting your resume online, the fact is that it doesn't matter how you find a job. The important thing is that you have a good resume to show to a potential employer.A resume isn't just about looking good. It's about being different. But to do that, you have to know what makes you different. But in order to know what makes you different, you have to find out what's really different about you. Then you have to come up with an idea about how you are going to stand out from the rest of the applicants.Do you know what it is that makes you different? Is it something about your career path, is it about your personality, is it about what you are capable of, is it about what you can do for the company, is it about your skills, or is it about your attitude. It's about all these t hings, but you have to put them all together in one resume.This is why it's really important to write a resume. Make sure that you look for some basic tips, and be sure to make it good.

Ryan Lochte Lands 1st Endorsement Contract Since LochteGate

Ryan Lochte Lands 1st Endorsement Contract Since LochteGate Ryan Lochte secured his first endorsement deal after the Rio Olympics and the now infamous “Lochtegate,” in which the swimmer admitted he “overexaggerated” about being robbed at gunpoint after a night out in Brazil. The 12-time Olympic medalist will be in ads for Pine Bros. cough drops that will appear both in print and online, ESPN reports. “We all make mistakes, but they’re rarely given front-page scrutiny,” said Rider McDowell, CEO of the privately held company. “He’s a great guy who has done incredible work with charities. I’m confident that Pine Bros. fans will support our decision to give Ryan a second chance.” In the ads, Lochte will reportedly say that the cough drops are “forgiving on your throat”. (Get it?) The Pine Bros. cough drops first went on sale in 1870 as “Pine Brothers Glycerine Tablets” and now come in cherry, honey, licorice and lemon lime flavors. Pine Bros. confirmed the deal in a tweet on Thursday: Lochte thanked Pine Bros. for the endorsement earlier in the day: Read More: Unsolicited advice for Ryan Lochte On the Monday after the Olympics ended, brands that had previously sponsored the athlete, including Speedo and Ralph Lauren, ended lucrative endorsement contracts, likely costing the swimmer millions. Chances are, we’ll be seeing a lot more of Lochte: USA Today reported that he has landed a spot on the 23rd season of ABC’s Dancing with the Stars as well. Video Player is loading.Play VideoPlayMuteCurrent Time  0:00/Duration  0:00Loaded: 0%Stream Type  LIVESeek to live, currently playing liveLIVERemaining Time  -0:00  SharePlayback Rate1xChaptersChaptersDescriptionsdescriptions off, selectedCaptionscaptions settings, opens captions settings dialogcaptions off, selectedAudio TrackFullscreenThis is a modal window.Beginning of dialog window. Escape will cancel and close the window.TextColorWhiteBlackRedGreenBlueYellowMagentaCyanTransparencyOpaqueSemi-TransparentBackgroundColorBlackWhiteRedGreenBlueYellowMagentaCyanTransparencyOpaqueSemi-TransparentTransparentWindowColorBlackWhiteRedGreenBlueYellowMagentaCyanTransparencyTransparentSemi-TransparentOpaqueFont Size50%75%100%125%150%175%200%300%400%Text Edge StyleNoneRaisedDepressedUniformDropshadowFont FamilyProportional Sans-SerifMonospace Sans-SerifProportional SerifMonospace SerifCasualScriptSmall CapsReset restore all settings to the default valuesDoneClose Modal Dia logEnd of dialog window.PlayMuteCurrent Time  0:00/Duration  0:00Loaded: 0%Stream Type  LIVESeek to live, currently playing liveLIVERemaining Time  -0:00  Playback Rate1xFullscreenClose Modal DialogThis is a modal window. This modal can be closed by pressing the Escape key or activating the close button.Close Modal DialogThis is a modal window. This modal can be closed by pressing the Escape key or activating the close button.

Holiday Tip 4 Ways to Impress Others With Your Professionalism - Work It Daily

Holiday Tip 4 Ways to Impress Others With Your Professionalism - Work It Daily Job searching in the holidays is not easy. It’s hard to stay positive and upbeat when you are feeling the pressure to find work. And yet, you need to have the right attitude in order to project an image of confidence that others will remember. Which leads to my tip: Instead of talking about the struggles of the job hunt, you need to find other things to discuss and do, like finding ways to impress people who may be able to help you. There is a simple technique I teach clients to make networking during the holiday easier. Just because you aren’t employed, doesn’t mean you don’t have a lot to offer to the conversation. All you need to do is provide value â€" and that can be done quite easily with a little thought on your end. You see, people respect, admire, and most importantly REMEMBER individuals who share something of substance. In doing so, your credibility goes up, as does the likelihood of someone thinking of you next time they hear about an open position. Ways To Impress People That Actually Work So, before your next holiday event, consider some of the ways to impress others by sharing what you’ve been learning while job hunting with others. #1: I read something… Share the interesting takeaways you got from an article or blog post you read in the last few weeks. This will engage the group in a unique conversation and you will be remembered as the person who started it. For example, highlight a tip or two you read about using LinkedIn or Twitter and ask other people for their thoughts on the social media tools. #2: I watched something… Similar to #1, mention a news clip, documentary, movie, or other video-based item that got your attention and made a positive impression. Perhaps it was a clip on how people are saving money for the holidays or unique ways people are giving back during the season. Anything positive will be well-received in conversation. #3: I met someone new… If you are job seeking, then you’ve (hopefully) been actively networking, either on-line or in-person. Mention someone you were introduced to for the first time that you were really impressed by and share a little bit about their background and expertise with people to see if they have ever heard of this person too. Not only will they appreciate the information, this may prompt them to suggest somebody similar for you to get to know. #4: I reconnected with someone… Share your experience getting back in touch with an old colleague or friend. (Again, as a job seeker, I hope you are doing this weekly!) Share what you learned they’d been up to and how nice it was to hear about their success. Better still, recommend them if you can as someone who is an expert in their field and highlight what makes them exceptional. Showing this kind of respect and admiration for someone says a lot about you â€" not to mention, it could result in those you are conversing with pointing out people of similar character they think you should get to know. Sharing this kind of information during the holiday season is a smart career move. By using one or more of the above discussion starters, you will find it easy to engage in meaningful conversations. Most importantly, it will give back to you by enhancing your reputation as a true professional. PS - This article was written as part of the Career Collective's effort to provide holiday job search advice. Here are some other great articles to read on the subject: How did members of the Career Collective respond? Follow us on Twitter with our hashtag #careercollective and read these posts: @MartinBuckland, Elite Resumes, “Season’s Greetings and your Job Search” @GayleHoward, The Executive Brand, “It’s Christmas: And a ho-ho-ho-hum?” @KCCareerCoach, Career Chaos, “The Gift Every Laid Off Job Seeker Needs” @resumeservice, Resume Writing Blog,“Holiday Resume Sparkle: Outshine the New Year Job-Search Mob” @heathermundell, life@work, “Have a Holly Jolly Job Search” @sweetcareers,Sweet Careers, “Holiday Job Search Tips for College Students 2009? @careersherpa, Hannah Morgan: Career Sherpa, “Merry Christmas, Happy Hanukkah, Kwanzaa Cheers” @heatherhuhman, HeatherHuhman.com, “4 Tips for Making the Most of Holiday Job Hunting” @LaurieBerenson, Sterling Career Concepts, “Three Resolutions to Take It Up a Notch” @KatCareerGal, Quintessential Resumes and Cover Letters Tips Blog, “Avoiding the Holiday Blues in Your Job Search” @WorkWithIllness, WorkingWithillness.com, “Avoid this Minefield: Drive Your Bus!” @DawnBugni, “The Write Solution Could that sound really be opportunity? During the Holidays?” @andyinnaples, “Shift Your Focus to the Highest Impact Job Search Activities During the Holidays to Leverage Your Time” @erinkennedycprw, Professional Resume Services, “How to keep up the Job Hunt during the Holidays” @keppie_careers, Keppie Careers, “Four tips for effective networking follow-up for the holidays and the rest of the year” @ValueIntoWords, Career Trend, “Navigating the Mistle Toe of Job Search” @GLHoffman, What Would Dad Say, “Merry Christmas! Can I Buy You Coffee to Talk About Me?” @BarbaraSafani, Career Solvers, “Holiday Networking Can Facilitate New Year Opportunities” @expatcoachmegan, Career By Choice Blog, “Expat Networking: Holidays Are a Great Time to Nurture and Grow Your Network” @chandlee, The Emerging Professional Blog, “Footprints Associations: Job Search Tips for the Holidays” Have you joined our career growth club?Join Us Today!

How to Choose the Best References for Your Job Search

How to Choose the Best References for Your Job Search How to Choose the Best References for Your Job SearchIts important to have an arsenal of references at the ready during your job search. Heres how to select the right ones.Who will give me a good recommendation? Will they mention those mistakes I made in the first week? Choosing the best references to place on your list is one of the fruchtwein important decisions you will make during the job search.Most employers want a list of references to attest to your abilities, skills,and integrity. They also wish to speak to people who witness your work and can report on day-to-day career activities. Most importantly, they want to verify the information you provided is accurate. Some applicants, however, do notlage know who to put on their list or how many, as well as hot not to incorporate them into their resume writing.No in-laws, outlaws, or kin,pleaseThe first rule of thumb is to never, ever, place family members on your reference list . But rules are meant to be broken. If you worked as a carpenter for Uncle Bobs Table Repair Shop, of course, you list him. But this is the exception to the rule. Only list family who have directly supervised you and only for a job directly applicable to the one youre applying for.Toss the letters of recommendationAdmit it those generic letters are boring and annoying. After ten years with a company, wouldnt they write a better letter? Employers want to read specifics about your work, not some form letter prepopulated with fluff. When asking your former employer to write a recommendation, mention some of your attributes and contributions. Ask them to include those in the letter. Should they send a generic letter, toss it, and say thanks.There is a time and a place for everythingAnd resumes are not the place for references. A resume is used to show your best attributes, key skills, training and education, experience and summary of your career. Do not list references at the bottom. No t only does this throw off the formatting, but references are used after the interview. Instead of including a list of references in your resume writing, type References available upon request at the end of the resume. This appears professional and doesnt assume anything.Be strategic, and dont overuse your sourcesChoosing references should be a careful process. Dont just list a group of people you think will speak positively on your behalf. Talk to those references. Ask them what they will say if contacted. Go over some of the information you think they will need to verify. Follow up with an email so you have a written confirmation. Select references who are legitimate. For example, dont ask the company secretary to attest to your computer proficiencies, unless you worked on a specific project.ConclusionOnce youve selected the references for your list, use a format similar to the resume. Select stationary and a header that not only is professional but pleasant as well. Keep the list fresh, and check in with your references to refresh their memories and ensure they mucksmuschenstill want to be a reference. Some people decide later on not to recommend anyone for personal reasons. Most importantly, return the favor. Offer to recommend your references in the future. Take them out to lunch, and send thank you cards when they give you a positive recommendation. Remember, what goes around comes around.Let TopResume help you write your resume. Get started with a free resume review.Related Articles

What You Should Do to Find Out About Resume Writing 2019 Before Youre Left Behind

What You Should Do to Find Out About Resume Writing 2019 Before Youre Left Behind The Characteristics of Resume Writing 2019 With so many professional resume examples to pick from, empower yourself to create an application that will help you shine. When you employ a professional writer to assist you with the application documents, the results will differ. Job searching process shouldnt be a very long practice. You may also execute an internet job search or earn a price of living comparison through its online offerings. Resume Writing 2019 at a Glance To begin with, perhaps its time to evaluate your current resume to make sure tore not committing any cardinal sins. Just make sure, whichever format you opt for, which youre targeting it for the job that youre applying to. Whether you are searching for your very first job or attempting to earn a career change, the method starts with your resume. Theres a great chance it wont include all the keywords set out in the work descript ion. For example, if one of the very first things a work ad stresses is managing a team, then any experience youve got in that area ought to take the very best bullet. Youre able to read about the experiences other people shared, and that means you get an impression of the actual results youre likely to get. When you arent in active job search, but still would love to modify something in your present-day life. Choosing Good Resume Writing 2019 A simple resume template is going to be your very best bet. Importantly, if you prefer, your resume writer may consist of industry-specific keywords into your resume. She is a rather experienced resume writer who has won a slew of rewards. The site is also very aesthetically appealing and simple to navigate. Dont Copy Job Description When youre asking for a work role, its a fantastic concept to optimize your resume document for the work description, mainly in sections include your abilities and experiences. The degree of creativity y oull be able to apply to your resume is dependent upon your field of expertise. To compose an impressive resume isnt a simple job, but it isnt impossible as many job seekers still believe You dont wish to get rid of crucial job abilities or essential training to acquire everything to fit onto one page.