Unusual Career Paths Into Lecturing In Higher Education
[ Source: jobs.ac.uk ]
January 2008-
Its easy to think that the only route into teaching in the Higher Education sector is to go straight from a bachelor’s degree to a masters and a PhD and then into world of work. While this career path is common and is frequently discussed in this paper published by jobs.ac.uk, it is certainly not the only way of becoming a lecturer. It is important not to dismiss the idea of making a career change ....
How To Build Your Own Personal Advisory Board
[ Source: Quintessential Careers ]
January 2008-
How would one like to have own board of advisors? A group of people one can go to for advice every time one comes across an area a bit shaky on. Sound good? It’s simple really. When one want something or need something - advice, brainstorming, a personal contact - whatever it is, all one have to do is find someone who can give it to one and ask for it. Asking for what one ....
Inquiry Letters
[ Source: North Star ]
January 2008-
An inquiry letter is similar to a cover letter. The big difference it is sent as uninvited (or as a cold contact) to an employer. Send inquiry letters to potential employers who have not advertised a job opening. By using the letter to match the qualifications to the needs of the employer an inquiry letter should include a specific contact name and title at the company, an attached resume etc. This paper explains how inquiry ....
The Purpose Of A Resume: To Win An Interview
[ Source: Professional Resume ]
January 2008-
The purpose of a resume is to get an interview. There is no other way to say it. Resumes are one to two-page summaries of qualifications and their sole purpose is to impress prospective employers. Any resume can list employment dates and job position titles, but only the best ones speak the language employers want to hear. This paper from Professional Resume helps one to cut above the rest of the crowd by providing concrete ....
Personal Presentation During Professional Situations
[ Source: Carnegie Mellon University ]
January 2008-
A professional situation is a time when one are likely to interact with a person or people that may have an impact on one career development. It is imperative to exhibit the best professional behavior. This white paper from Carnegie Mellon University explains the importance of Personal Presentation during Professional Situations.
Your Personal & Professional Traits
[ Source: Professional Resume ]
January 2008-
Employers look for a variety of things when filling job vacancies. Of course, they want someone who can do the job, but there is much more to it than that. A specific position entails more than the basic tasks required to accomplish certain duties. It requires a wide assortment of personal and professional traits. This white paper talks about the personal and professional traits a person should possess.
Professional Resume Templates
[ Source: Professional Resume ]
January 2008-
This paper published by Professional Resume explains professional resume templates were created to show what a resume can look like. The paper states to use them as a guideline and not as a format set in stone. The templates are designed to show where to place certain pieces of information in the resume, but they are also somewhat flexible.
Do You Want A Career Or Job?
[ Source: Professional Resume ]
January 2008-
This paper published by Professional Resume describes that in any given career, one will find that some people really enjoy what they do and others merely tolerate it so that they can take home a paycheck. Sometimes that is the difference between a career or job. The paper states that it would be great if everyone could enjoy what they do for a living? It makes life much easier if the work one does is ....
The Pros And Cons Of Non-Traditional Careers: Working In Careers That Defy Gender Stereotypes
[ Source: Quintessential Careers ]
January 2008-
Sometimes in career planning people are discouraged from following their dreams because their career choice does not fit with traditional gender roles. Men are discouraged from careers in nursing, social work while women are discouraged from careers in technology, security. It’s imperative in career planning that people - regardless of their gender - are allowed to follow their dreams and utilize their interests and skills. Career planning should not be about gender stereotyping.
Non-Traditional Career Paths For Men And Women
[ Source: Quintessential Careers ]
January 2008-
This paper from Quintessential Careers describes about non-traditional career is where more than 75 percent of the workforce is of the opposite gender - or conversely where less than 25 percent of the workforce is of same gender. For women, many non-traditional careers fall into a few broad categories of jobs: labor-intensive, scientific/technical, and supervisory. And while fewer non-traditional careers are available for men than for women, these careers tend to involve education, health, and ....