subjext http://www.subjext.com Sat, 19 Jul 2008 20:07:19 +0700 FeedCreator 1.7.2 http://www.subjext.com/detail/8167~5-Careers-that-stay-strong-in-a-recession.html I believe that here in US we are in one of the worst economic times since the great Depression. Let’s face it the previous recessions were not caused by so many factors as this one is. We have the real estate market crises , the credit crisis, manufacturing industry sends more and more jobs overseas, unemployment rates are pretty high and on top of all this the gas price keeps on going up affectin Fri, 18 Jul 2008 00:00:00 +0700 http://www.subjext.com/detail/8065~Studying-for-a-BA-degree-online-is-a-realistic-solution.html Convenience and easy to use technology are definitely one of the major drawing factors to studying for a ba degree online. The process of studying online has become efficient, easy to use and easy to access, thanks to the development and innovations of the Virtual Learning Environment – where all the te Thu, 17 Jul 2008 00:00:00 +0700 http://www.subjext.com/detail/8064~The-real-value-of-studying-online-for-a-criminal-justice-degree.html I’ve got to thank studying online as a way to progress in my career. Nothing else was going to do it. The gym was useless in giving me inspiration, and for around the same cost my criminology and criminal justice degree is far more rewarding.Besides, there are plenty of ways to keep fit running around th Thu, 17 Jul 2008 00:00:00 +0700 http://www.subjext.com/detail/8063~Jobs-in-the-apparel-industry.html Retail outlets are flourishing globally. With business expanding, there is a need for resource allocation. Newer talents and proactive staff is required to manage the outlets. Malls and shopping complexes seem to be crowded all throughout the season, thereby stepping up sales. Apparel industry is doing boom time business and hence the job opportunities here are plenty. Shopping for need has become Thu, 17 Jul 2008 00:00:00 +0700 http://www.subjext.com/detail/8062~Salary-Comparison-and-the-Importance-to-You.html This website can be very helpful because you can do salary research to find the highest paying jobs in your industry. This may give you a good idea on where you want to point your career path. It is important to recognize salary information such as who is highly paid and why this is so. One other part of this website which is important is the amount of information on different industries. It i Thu, 17 Jul 2008 00:00:00 +0700 http://www.subjext.com/detail/8061~Recruiters-Are-Human-Too.html Humans are animals and animal behaviour is hard wired and mostly predictable. One behaviour in particular:People always choose the easiest way to get what they need. Which doesn’t mean our needs can’t be complex or irrational or altruistic. Just that given a choice we always choose the easiest path.Now job seekers who have had 40 unreturned phone calls would argue, but recr Thu, 17 Jul 2008 00:00:00 +0700 http://www.subjext.com/detail/8060~How-do-you-compare-with-others.html Whenever you are looking at either a new career or a promotion, you will want to have the knowledge necessary to negotiate and ensure that you are paid fairly. This is where you can use a site such as www.wagehub.com. This website can be very helpful because you can do salary research to find the highest paying jobs in your industry. This may give you a good idea on where you want to p Thu, 17 Jul 2008 00:00:00 +0700 http://www.subjext.com/detail/8059~Recession-proof-careers.html I believe that here in US we are in one of the worst economic times since the great Depression. Let’s face it the previous recessions were not caused by so many factors as this one is. We have the real estate market crises , the credit crisis, manufacturing industry sends more and more jobs overseas, unemployment rates are pretty high and on top of all this the gas price keeps on going up affectin Thu, 17 Jul 2008 00:00:00 +0700 http://www.subjext.com/detail/7941~The-Under-30s-Disloyal-Greedy-Scum-Bags.html What’s your view of younger workers? Our research shows most employers think they are disloyal, demanding, impatient job hoppers (and that’s ignoring the expletives).Positive (?) comments include Great if you can keep them.Why so negative about the young? It seems to be a combination of:1. Not understanding their major difference to previous generations: they wi Wed, 16 Jul 2008 00:00:00 +0700 http://www.subjext.com/detail/7940~The-Talent-Scarcity-Myth.html In February, an interview with Toby Marshall was published in Shortlist on the Talent Scarcity Myth. This is an industry magazine, and it drew a lot of Comments as for many in the industry, the belief in scarcity is like a mantra (not surprising given all the conferences and articles.)For example, Julie Mills - CEO, RCSA (the Australian industry body representing agency recruiters): Wed, 16 Jul 2008 00:00:00 +0700 http://www.subjext.com/detail/7939~Sue.html The Grad Most Wanted was in her 5th and final year at Uni and in April it was time to look for graduate roles. The Piranha Recruiting Frenzy really took off with huge give-aways, big functions and lots of marketing spend as the big firms competed for the best.Sue applied to 8 companies and 5 of them offered her jobs. However, as with her summer internship, it was hard to choose between Wed, 16 Jul 2008 00:00:00 +0700 http://www.subjext.com/detail/7938~Sue-the-Tragedy-of-the-Graduate-Everybody-Wanted.html Sue was the one everybody wanted.Definitely someone ‘most likely to succeed’. Talented, smart, great academic results, ambitious, mature, organised, sociable and she loves her touch rugby team. Just an all round great kid who will have a great career despite the setback of her first job.When she graduated, she received 5 job offers from leading employers and chose a good ba Wed, 16 Jul 2008 00:00:00 +0700 http://www.subjext.com/detail/7937~Graduate-Recruitment.html The world of business is so different from fifty years ago. One big change is WHEN our smartest young people enter the workforce - they are MUCH older.But how we bring graduates into the corporate world doesn’t recognise or allow for these changes - the result is a big waste of money and a lot of pain.The smart kids, the ones who now do 4 or 5 year degrees, used to leave sc Wed, 16 Jul 2008 00:00:00 +0700 http://www.subjext.com/detail/7936~3-R-Manifesto-Recruitment-Retention-Revenue.html 12 Self Evident PropositionsYes, there are minor exceptions to each PropositionYes, each could be expressed more tactfully and qualified with more words (as we have in my books and media articles)But words just remove the spotlight from the significant problems of a self-serving industry. Direct and blunt makes it harder to ignore and discount1. That Wed, 16 Jul 2008 00:00:00 +0700 http://www.subjext.com/detail/7935~Studying-online-for-a-criminal-justice-degree.html I work as a motorcycle courier in a large-ish rural town. I love it. I love motorcycles and I love the simplicity of the job. The contrast between filtering my bike through the traffic, being 100 percent alert and aware of 100 percent of everything I need to know in order to get my bike from A to B, and the essence of the job, which is really just taking objects from one place to another, quite su Wed, 16 Jul 2008 00:00:00 +0700 http://www.subjext.com/detail/7934~Opportunities-in-the-criminal-justice-system.html I work in the criminal justice sector. The institutions, the various professions, and the processes are undergoing many new developments, which give people like me a real chance to make a difference to the lives of the people in this country. So that’s why I jumped at the chance to further my career whilst studying Wed, 16 Jul 2008 00:00:00 +0700 http://www.subjext.com/detail/7837~How-to-Answer-a-Consulting-Case-Interview.html Are you an aspiring management consultant? Do you plan on interviewing with top management consulting firms such as Mckinsey, Boston Consulting Group (BCG), Bain, Booz Allen Hamilton, Mercer, L.E.K Consulting, A.T. Kearney, Roland Berger or others? If you answered yes to both these questions then you are guaranteed to face several rounds of case interviews. So how do you answer consulting case int Tue, 15 Jul 2008 00:00:00 +0700 http://www.subjext.com/detail/7836~Redesigns-Don-t-Work-on-Large-Web-Sites.html Redesigns Don't Work on Large Web Sites If you use the Internet Way back Machine to view some of the more popular sites on the Internet, like perhaps Google or Amazon, you'll notice an interesting phenomenon. They don't look all that different in 1998 or 1999 than they do at present. But that seems somewhat odd, when you consider that most Web designers spend most of their time redesigning W Tue, 15 Jul 2008 00:00:00 +0700 http://www.subjext.com/detail/7835~Increasing-Your-Job-Abilities-To-Get-A-Promotion.html Learning how to access your abilities may not be something that is easy for you to do You may find it difficult to get what you want with what you know... Tue, 15 Jul 2008 00:00:00 +0700 http://www.subjext.com/detail/7834~Farmer-or-Pharma-Which-Career-Path-Will-You-Choose.html Choosing a career is a huge undertaking. Whatever you ultimately decide to do, your job will shape the course of your life, often influencing where you live, the type of people you work with and the lifestyle you lead. It will also determine the amount of money you can expect to earn. Being asked, as a teenager, ‘What do you expect to do for the next 50 years?’, can thro Tue, 15 Jul 2008 00:00:00 +0700 http://www.subjext.com/detail/7698~Find-a-Career-that-Matches-your-Personality.html Are you looking for a career that you can really get excited about? If so, you will want to find one that matches your personality. And although this may sound difficult, it is more than possible if you are dedicated to doing a bit of extra work. Remember, there are hundreds of career paths for you to choose from. Surely, you will be able to find at least one that suits your personality. And in mo Sat, 12 Jul 2008 00:00:00 +0700 http://www.subjext.com/detail/7697~The-Ins-and-Outs-of-Internships.html In a tough job market, one way to distinguish yourself from the pack is to take advantage of this fast-emerging practice. The following tips can help you find the right internship, make the most of your time there, and learn how to fit an unpaid stint into your budget.What Do You Do in an Internship?In the best internships, you do much more than fetch coffee, photocopy, an Sat, 12 Jul 2008 00:00:00 +0700 http://www.subjext.com/detail/7696~Launch-Your-Career-in-Caring.html Nursing assistants, also called nurse aides, typically have the most direct contact with patients. This means you may often be the first one to notice changes in health, mood, or mobility. As a nursing assistant, you may work in a hospital or long-term care facility helping patients perform everyday tasks like eating, bathing, or just getting out of bed. You may tidy up rooms or check blood pressu Sat, 12 Jul 2008 00:00:00 +0700 http://www.subjext.com/detail/7695~Six-Tips-for-Balancing-School-and-Work.html However, even with today's adaptable schooling choices, balancing schoolwork with your career may be tough. It typically requires lots of foresight and self-discipline. Here are six handy hints to help you strike the perfect balance between your school life and your work life.#1: Talk to Your EmployerYour decision to attend school shouldn't be a secret. To help your boss u Sat, 12 Jul 2008 00:00:00 +0700 http://www.subjext.com/detail/7694~Five-Recession-Proof-Careers-for-a-Tight-Economy.html Ethan Harris, chief United States economist for Lehman Brothers, describes the U.S.'s current economic woes as a "slow-motion recession." According to Harris, "In a normal recession, things kind of collapse and you have nowhere to go but up. But we're not getting the classic two or three negative quarters. Instead, we're expecting two years of sub-par growth." In the meantime, job seek Sat, 12 Jul 2008 00:00:00 +0700 http://www.subjext.com/detail/7693~I-Need-Help-Deciding-What-Career-to-Choose.html One of our clients owns her own business. She has to wear many hats, especially the sales and marketing cap. She loves marketing because it’s fun and creative, but she hates selling. We recently discovered why.Before coaching clients, I have them do two assessments. One shows their behavioral style, the other measures their values/attitudes.A lot of research has been don Sat, 12 Jul 2008 00:00:00 +0700 http://www.subjext.com/detail/7692~Your-Delhi-website-on-the-search-engine.html A proper keyword density is maintained in the content of the page so that it is accepted by the search engine. Use of too many keywords may lead your website being rejected by the search engine. The web designers will place the graphics and the content to make is attractive and navigation friendly. Submission of the page: The pages are then submitted to the search engines. The choice is between su Sat, 12 Jul 2008 00:00:00 +0700 http://www.subjext.com/detail/7570~What-Positions-Can-You-Get-On-An-Oil-Rig.html Oil rig employment continues to grow; thousands of people are engaged in working in this burgeoning industry. While it is true that the economy on land is currently ailing, the same cannot be said of offshore drilling. Due to the demand for oil to make gasoline and other products, oil rigs are likely to be a feature of the global economy for decades to come.Recruiters are almost always Thu, 10 Jul 2008 00:00:00 +0700 http://www.subjext.com/detail/7569~Message-From-Employer-to-Job-Seekers-Learn-to-Communicate.html I have screened hundreds of job candidates for various positions over the years, and one thing I've learned is that basic communication skills are becoming extinct. This is especially true among the younger generation.Maybe it has something to do with all of the electronic exchanges that are replacing face-to-face communications -- the text messages, the instant messages, the hastily w Thu, 10 Jul 2008 00:00:00 +0700 http://www.subjext.com/detail/7441~Insights-into-the-Nursing-Faculty-Shortage.html Registered nurses are trained to care for patients while also assessing medical conditions, and administering treatment and medications. They are employed in hospitals, physician's offices, long term care facilities and as home health aides. Nurses are becoming an increasingly important part of the healthcare system due to rising costs and growing demand. With the increasing need for nurses in the Tue, 08 Jul 2008 00:00:00 +0700 http://www.subjext.com/detail/7440~Technology-That-Altered-the-Nursing-Industry.html No workplace has escaped the touch of technology, including nursing. Nursing is still, and will always be, a field where technology has had a huge impact on the way that nurses do their job. While some of the technological advances have made the nurse’s job easier, others have been implemented as a price saving measure, and still others are used to improve patient safety.Like tho Tue, 08 Jul 2008 00:00:00 +0700 http://www.subjext.com/detail/7439~Why-Nursing-is-One-of-the-Strongest-Areas-of-the-US-Economy.html Nursing is often considered the recession proof career. While it is possible to cut back in many areas of life when the economy goes south, medical care is not one of those areas. Whether you have plenty of money or very little, you still get sick, or you may get injured. This makes visiting a hospital or doctor a necessity. Very few people stop to think about medical bills before visiting the hos Tue, 08 Jul 2008 00:00:00 +0700 http://www.subjext.com/detail/7438~Why-the-Nursing-Community-is-Crucial-to-the-Medical-Community.html Nurses are a vital part of the medical community. There are over 2.5 million nurses in the United States, and nursing is the largest employer in the healthcare field. As the population ages, it is expected that we will need more nurses than ever to fill these available positions. There are two reasons for the increased demand for nurses. An aging population is one that will have a greater need for Tue, 08 Jul 2008 00:00:00 +0700 http://www.subjext.com/detail/7437~Management-Consulting-Case-Interview.html Are you an aspiring management consultant? Do you plan on interviewing with top management consulting firms such as Mckinsey, Boston Consulting Group (BCG), Bain, Booz Allen Hamilton, Mercer, L.E.K Consulting, A.T. Kearney, Roland Berger or others? If you answered yes to both these questions then you are guaranteed to face several rounds of case interviews. So what is a case interview? Tue, 08 Jul 2008 00:00:00 +0700 http://www.subjext.com/detail/7436~How-to-Pick-the-Right-Recruiting-Service.html Many corporations eventually arrive at situations where filling open or newly created positions becomes a strain on an already busy human resources departments. At this point, business may turn to alternative solutions to meet their growing human resource needs. In many instances, businesses will seek the help of professional recruitment services.In today’s competitive environment, the Tue, 08 Jul 2008 00:00:00 +0700 http://www.subjext.com/detail/7435~Career-opportunities-in-the-world-of-animation-and-multimedia.html These days, it is not uncommon to see Indian children talking about mythological stories of Indian culture like Ramayana, Mahabharata and the legendary characters such as Lord Hanuman, Lord Ganesha and many more. This reintroduction to the fast-fading Indian culture can be attributed to the fascinating animated movies that have recapitulated the good old Indian epics for our young generation. And Tue, 08 Jul 2008 00:00:00 +0700 http://www.subjext.com/detail/7434~Interviewing-techniques.html Right way to choose the right personSometimes the interviewer gets confused about how to choose the right person. Here are some tips which would help you have the right candidate. These are:a) Initial communication: It is very important that the interviewee feels comfortable when he or she is coming for the interview. Almost everyone have their nerves taut and it is your du Tue, 08 Jul 2008 00:00:00 +0700 http://www.subjext.com/detail/7433~Personality-test.html Know yourself and your employer betterOnce you understand the personality of another person as well as your own it helps you motivate the others in a better way. Types of Personality tests: Personality tests can be divided into two types. These are:a) Tests which are actually regarded as personality assessment instrumentsb) Tests which try to explain the behavio Tue, 08 Jul 2008 00:00:00 +0700 http://www.subjext.com/detail/7293~Five-Things-You-Must-Include-in-Your-Cover-Letter.html Confidence. If you really want the job, don't be shy about it! Come right out and ask for the position you want. To impress employers and recruiters, you'll have to be confident in yourself. Effective cover letters radiate self-confidence. Present your skills as a valuable contribution to the company. Include examples from your career history that back up the traits you are advertising. Al Sun, 06 Jul 2008 00:00:00 +0700 http://www.subjext.com/detail/7292~Why-your-Wallet-may-Want-a-New-Life-in-the-Sun.html 10 September, 2007THOUSANDS of Scots emigrate every year, citing better jobs, more favourable weather and large ex-pat communities as their motives for the move.But finance comes into it too. As young families struggle to keep their heads above water with rising interest rates, taxes, property prices and cost of living, the lure of sunnier climes has never been Sun, 06 Jul 2008 00:00:00 +0700