Building skills for the new economy
WASHINGTON, D.C. -- First, as skills become more integral to boosting productivity growth, many companies need workers with higher skills. Second, as the new labor market becomes less stable and more risky, workers need new tools with which to successfully navigate it. If the new economy is to restore to Americans some effective control over their economic lives, it must offer opportunities and resources for navigating this new labor market.
The new economy is more dynamic, faster, and entrepreneurial. With dynamism, however, comes risk. Up to a third of all jobs are in flux every year. As new companies spring up and established companies respond to change and competition, fewer workers can look forward to long careers with a single employer. This job "churning" means that, because companies can retain less of their investment in training, they invest less. This means that the old forms of security that workers enjoyed have dramatically declined.
Employees must now continually reinvent themselves throughout their working lives, even if they remain with the same employer. And the responsibility for getting the education and training an employee needs has shifted from the company to the individual. As a result, skills and adaptability have become the new job security.
Find the right school & increase your marketability!
NEW YORK, NY -- According to the U.S. Census Bureau the difference in lifetime earnings between a high school diploma and bachelor's degree is a million dollars. Add on a master's degree and you can expect to receive an additional half a million dollars in earnings. Those with professional degrees earn much more - about 4.4 million dollars during their working life.
Jennifer Day, Chief of the Education and Social Stratification Branch at the U.S. Census Bureau says, "In 1999, average annual earnings ranged from $19,000 for high school dropouts, to $26,000 for high school graduates, $45,000 for college graduates and $99,000 for the holders of professional degrees. That includes medical doctors, dentists, veterinarians and lawyers.
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Employment data suggest rate of job loss easing
SAN FRANCISCO, CA -- California's unemployment rate fell slightly to 11% last month, but the state lost 63,700 payroll jobs, in a pair of mixed signals that suggest the labor market continues to weaken but at a slower pace. A recent report from the state Employment Development Department said California's jobless rate fell from 11.2 percent in March despite fewer people collecting paychecks. What this means is that things are still on a downturn, but not at the same rate.
Over the past 12 months, California has lost 706,700 payroll jobs. The Employment Development Department estimates that almost 2.1 million Californians are now unemployed. The U.S. unemployment rate was 8.9 percent in April. California has the fifth-highest rate in the nation.
Economists attribute the state's higher rate to its greater exposure to the housing bubble. Economists expect the recession to bottom out later this year and think the output of goods and services will gradually start to recover. Even so, they predict that the job market will remain weak as employers put off hiring until they are confident of the recovery.
Job searching just got a little bit easier ...
LOS ANGELES, CA -- There seems to be some debate about whether recent college graduates will have a tougher or easier time finding entry level jobs in 2009. Most experts say the recession has definitely made things harder. But there are some who believe that because recent grads will be applying for entry level positions instead of higher ranking ones, they will fare no worse in 2009 than they did in 2008.
Who really knows? What is certain, though, is that finding the right job is tough for all job seekers in today's economic climate. And anything that simplifies that objective is always welcome! That's probably why many of the new job search tools are becoming more and more popular for those battling the job search game. Job search engines are really a great time saver.
These sites gather job postings from a variety of online sources - newspapers, job sites, and company career pages - to compile a list that's fed to the job seeker on a Google-like results page. It makes online job searching a little simpler and a lot less time consuming. Job seekers can even set up job alerts and have them sent via email or instant messaging. Times may have gotten a little tougher, but thanks to these new search tools, the job hunt just got a little bit easier.
Online search tool makes finding a job easy!
LOS ANGELES, CA -- Are you tired of going to several job sites every day and having to search each one separately? Do you dread submitting your resume & cover letter over and over for every job you apply to? Do you find it difficult to keep track of where you sent your resume for future follow up? Now a new service called MyJobHunter.com solves all that!
First, MyJobHunter will instantly search all major job sites at once for jobs matching your requirements. Next, you'll review a list of job matches and put check marks next to the ones you like. Then, press a single button and your resume is sent to the jobs you selected. It's that simple! They'll even personalize your cover letter with each job application. Login any time to review jobs applied to and even add follow-up notes on each one.
Check out these other great features. Don't want to forget keywords that generated perfect jobs? Try the "Saved Search" feature. Want MyJobHunter to find & apply to jobs for you? Turn on "Auto-Apply" and your resume is automatically sent to new job matches every day. You'll never miss an opportunity and your resume gets there before the competition! Try it now at MyJobHunter.com.
Job interviews are crucial, so prepare and practice
SACRAMENTO, CA -- Don't look now, but you've already blown your interview. Thing is, you probably don't even know it. You arrived too early. You winged it. You told the interviewer everything she already knew about her company. You were too informal. You forgot about some great work you did.
Jobs are scarce and competition is fierce. Nailing the interview is key to separating yourself from the pack and landing that next job. Making sure you're ready for the big day is important. Never go into an interview winging it. People who do often regret that decision. And many who think they're ready often fall short. Some job seekers think they know what they're going to say, but they haven't articulated it out loud. Preparation is key! People still don't do enough of it.
PRACTICE, PRACTICE, PRACTICE. It's not only how you get to Carnegie Hall, it can also put you in line for that next job. When rehearsing, avoid buzzwords and empty phrases. Beyond prior job experience and dates, prepare three universal examples of how you overcame challenges at work. It's an employers' market, and you need to stand out for the right reason.
Don't let a bad interview kill your job search
LOS ANGELES, CA -- A bad job interview can kill your chances of landing a position. And with unemployment skyrocketing and the field loaded with others seeking work, you need to nail that interview. Diligent job seekers spend hours creating resumes & cover letters, and searching through job postings -- all in order to get an interview. Yet most of them don't spend nearly enough time learning what to do when they get one!
The skills needed to do the job and the skills needed to get the job are two completely separate things. Even in today's competitive job market, the most qualified person rarely gets the job. Additionally, interviews are harder to get than before. When the job market was booming it took an average of 3 interviews to get 1 job offer. Now it takes 17. The key is have a great interview, where the interviewer actually pictures you doing the job.
If you want to be that person, there's a little known secret you can put together for your next interview that literally forces the interviewer to picture you filling the position, and to visualize actually hiring you -- asap. Using this method guarantees--you'll stand out from the crowd and shoot straight to the top of the "must hire" list. For more information, follow this link.
Cover all your bases in your job search
SCOTTSDALE, AZ -- Before you even look at what's on offer in the big wide world, you have to be sure your own house is in order. Your resume, cover letter and interview know-how are the essential tools in your career hunt. Make sure they are up-to-date, polished up and ready for battle. Read career tips on creating a job-winning application, have your friends and family proofread your documents.
A successful job hunt also requires some selling power, so develop a pitch you can use when calling potential employers and learn how to dazzle in an interview. Know what you want! Before you just apply to any and all jobs you find -- STOP! Take time to think about what you want. Make a list of what you are looking for and apply for jobs that match your priorities, talent and experience.
Where to look? Job opportunities can be found anywhere and everywhere. Don't limit your search to only traditional methods -- it's about opening your eyes, extending your networks and putting yourself out there. Industry magazines, Internet job boards, niche career sites, job network services, recruitment companies, and online social networking sites are all at your disposal. Don't put all your eggs in one basket. You never know where your next opportunity may come from. Divide your time and cover all your bases.
Niche job boards & websites your resume should be on!
LOS ANGELES, CA -- There are hundreds of sites where you can post your resume online. Some sites, like CareerBuilder, let you upload an existing resume with the click of a button. On other sites you can cut and paste or use a resume building wizard. Start with the top job sites like Job.com, CareerBuilder and Dice as well as the mid-size and smaller job boards. Then keep track of where you've posted your resume and make a list of your login names and passwords.
Or if you are interested in saving time, use a service that will post your resume for you. Resume Rabbit, for example, instantly posts your resume to over 85 of the top job boards and career sites, including the ones listed above.
You'll get a personal online posting report with login information for each site so you can update your resume and apply directly to job postings. They also provide confidentiality and spam protection services. To instantly make your resume available to 1.5 million employers & recruiters daily, follow this link.
Career Tools Highlighted in This Issue:
- Find the right school today Earn a degree online and increase your marketability!
- MyJobHunter - Job Search Engine Tool Search all job sites at once & apply to jobs with 1-click
- Interview Secrets: Turn interviews to jobs Little known interview secret that practically forces them to hire you.
- Resume Rabbit - Newer & Faster Get your resume on over 85 career sites - Takes only 5 Minutes.
