2010-08-01T08:48:19Z http://blog.trainingfordifferentcareer.com/atom.aspx Quick Blogcast tag:blog.trainingfordifferentcareer.com,2010-02-04:e7284b15-74be-4c9c-acdb-d63ec1ca225a NewCareer 2010-02-04T20:44:00Z 2010-02-04T20:44:00Z Are you middle-aged and looking for a new career? Especially one where your age isn't held against you? You might want to give teaching a thought. Yes, yes, there are a lot of jobs where there is a noticeable age bias against older workers. In the business world, sometimes companies prefer to hire younger workers because they work cheap and if they work out, there is such a longer career life ahead of them. This might not be the case with teaching. Schools are realizing more and more that hiring an older worker is not a disadvantage at ... tag:blog.trainingfordifferentcareer.com,2009-12-14:07392846-fa25-4ce1-91f2-6e8582314914 NewCareer 2009-12-14T19:48:00Z 2009-12-14T19:48:00Z As important as resumes are, there are still many job seekers who do not submit them. One of the many reasons for this is because resumes can occasionally be difficult to write. People become so intimidated by the prospect of writing one that they just don't. So, what can you do if you're one of those intimidated into not writing a resume? Find a free resume template! Did you know that many computer programs, such as Microsoft Word and Microsoft Works, have free resume templates ... tag:blog.trainingfordifferentcareer.com,2009-02-16:15301321-87a9-4c8d-b9a1-d48f965e0048 NewCareer 2009-02-16T23:41:00Z 2009-02-16T23:41:00Z When applying for a job, what skills should you list on a resume? If you're preparing a resume for a specific job, a good clue is to look at the job skills and qualifications for the job for which you're applying. There you can see what the employer thinks is important. For example, if the job description highlights the ability to organize, then, if you used organizational skills in previous jobs, tyou would want to highlight how you used your organizational skills in other jobs. The same with any software you may have used, ... tag:blog.trainingfordifferentcareer.com,2009-01-22:b8fdee9b-d887-4777-b5ba-7c338f572a92 NewCareer 2009-01-22T20:55:00Z 2009-01-22T20:55:00Z In this recession you have to try even harder to find a job. That means doing something that many of you don't want to do -- find temporary employment. Of course, most of the temp agencies are being hit just as hard as the rest of the economy. When times are tough, most employers trim their temporary workforce along with their permanent workforce. But, some companies will often begin hiring temps before adding permanent workers, so do be sure to apply at temp agencies. The Benefits of Temporary Employment One benefit, of course, is that ... tag:blog.trainingfordifferentcareer.com,2009-01-09:68093c59-8802-4f0d-8749-71520b0c7177 NewCareer 2009-01-09T21:34:00Z 2009-01-09T21:34:00Z Thinking about continuing your education by obtaining an online degree? Great. A degree can be a big help in advancing in your career or learning new skills to change careers. But, are you the type of person who is suited for online education? Just what does it take to successfully obtain an online degree? Self-Motivation: Let's face it, you need to be very self-motivated to be a successful online student. There's no classroom to go to, and, often, no set time you need to be in class. And, when you're in your ... tag:blog.trainingfordifferentcareer.com,2009-01-07:4aa152aa-c840-49a5-a84c-2305b89cb049 NewCareer 2009-01-08T03:02:00Z 2009-01-08T03:02:00Z The Star Tribune will be a Career Expo on Tuesday, January 13, 2009 at the Minneapolis Convention Center where job seekers can find jobs in many different sectors, including engineering, technology and healthcare. The expo is from 11AM to 4PM; the admission is free. Not only can you find employers wanting to read your resume (yes, do bring many copies of your resume), but there will also be speakers giving presentations on many different topics, including: Saving Money After a Job LossTransitioning Your Skills to a Healthcare CareerNetworking in a Depressed Economy There's also a discussion ... tag:blog.trainingfordifferentcareer.com,2008-11-20:3e7ffb0d-983f-4b19-bc04-1182ad0bd42e NewCareer 2008-11-20T18:52:00Z 2008-11-20T18:52:00Z You may have noticed that companies aren't hiring much today. In fact, many are laying people off! Becoming an entrepreneur and owning your own business, whether it's starting your own dog-grooming business or buying into a franchise which shreds documents, is often the way to build wealth in this country. I bring this up because Entrepreneur Magazine is being offered for a ridiculously low price of $11.97 a year for 12 issues. If you're not familiar with Entrepreneur Magazine, it's a magazine which can help people decide if working for themselves is an option, and which business ... tag:blog.trainingfordifferentcareer.com,2008-10-29:ea09ec2b-6aa0-4326-b952-bf28126de74b NewCareer 2008-10-29T17:04:00Z 2008-10-29T17:04:00Z Interested in owning a franchise? Then you must attend the upcoming West Coast Franchise Expo. When Friday, November 7, 2008 from 10AM to 5PMSaturday, November 8, 2008 from 10AM to 5PMSunday, November 9, 2008 from 10AM to 4PM Where Los Angeles Convention Center1201 South Figueroa Street - West Hall ALos Angeles, California 90015Phone: (213) 741-1151 I went last year and really learned quite a lot about different franchises available, what to look for in a franchise, and how to tell if a franchise is right for me. And, as a side benefit, many ... tag:blog.trainingfordifferentcareer.com,2008-10-28:a46c3997-1a02-4af1-b580-d15e3bfcebb8 NewCareer 2008-10-28T21:29:00Z 2008-10-28T21:29:00Z According to the August, 2008 Metropolitan Area Employment and Unemployment report put out by the Bureau of Labor Statistics, these cities had the highest, meaning worst, unemployment rates in the U.S. Which cities had the lowest/best unemployment rates? Sioux Falls, South Dakota at 2.6% Bismarck, North Dakota 2.8% Morgantown, West Virginia at 2.8% Rapid City, South Dakota at 2.8% As for larger cities (Census 2000 with 1 million or more) with the lowest/best unemployment rates, those would be: Oklahoma City, Oklahoma at 3.8% Washington-Arlington-Alexandria (DC-Virginia-Maryland-West Virginia) at 4.1% ... tag:blog.trainingfordifferentcareer.com,2008-10-20:6bec8f0b-7412-41cc-a921-d098d5185a01 NewCareer 2008-10-20T19:56:00Z 2008-10-20T19:56:00Z 1. Not doing your homework. The number one biggest job interviewing mistake is to fail to research the company for which you're interviewing. Remember to always go to the company website (if they have one) and do a little digging around. Find out the CEO's name, or any news that has come out of the company lately. Failure to be prepared with knowledge of the company shows disinterest to the interviewer. 2. Being late for the interview. Make sure you leave with plenty of time to get to the ...