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How to Reach The Top of the Ladder

2008-10-31T13:12:00.000-07:00

First you must get onto the ladder of Success!

I can think of three ways:

1. Become a top sales-person,

2. Become a popular writer

3. Pass exams.

I can only help you with the last two methods.

1. The leader of your country… President or prime minister or dictator (?) reached the top of the ladder of success by being a good salesperson. Perhaps she sold herself to voters. Maybe he sold himself to fighting forces who put him in power.

2. If you’re at least 16 years old - Have you learned to write gripping essays? Make money from writing.

You don’t need salesmanship to make money - more than enough to pay for sales advisors with your essays.

Why do I say 16 years old? Because Nori’s success was bringing her good money at that age from her website. Read about it here
http://case-studies.sitesell.com/buildwebprofit.html#NORI

Nori just wrote essays about her holidays, and took photographs. Google is perfect for this idea. You simply write about 30 interesting essays (pages) before submitting them to Google Adsense. Continued success means keep writing new essays.

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Popularity

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Is your subject popular enough for hundreds of visitors/day? Look on Overture.com to find out what is the top price for each keyword in your subject. Look for a subject with lots of keywords for which advertisers pay $5 or more per click. Each time your Adsense page gets a click, some of that $5 goes to Google and some goes to you.

So you don’t need any salesmanship at all to make money from Google. If you have 500 keywords and write two essays per week you’ll finish in…

If you follow your initial success you’ll think of other approaches over the years. But meanwhile, you’ll make money with your essays.

You don’t even need to know anything about putting up websites for success. http://find.sitesell.com/buildwebprofit.html will do all the technical stuff for you, while you concentrate on writing. They also show you other ways to make money once you’re earning well from Adsense.

3. Does this mean that you don’t need exams?

No.

a. Passing exams proves you can learn. Study broadens your mind. Writers and salespeople must see other points of view than their own.

b. Even if you fail your exams, your mind has already been broadened. But why not get the credit for your work if you can?

c. Credit - you may be surprised at the respect you get with a string of letters after your name. You get more respect still from being able to write essays well, but if you have both things going for you…

d. Planning success in employment? You must pass exams.

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Employers And Exams

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Why do employers insist on success in exams? They prove you can learn things.

Why do employers require experience? They don’t respect what you learned to pass your exams. You learn on the job after passing your exams.

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Knowledge Not Needed

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That means that you don’t need the knowledge. You need the exam passes. My book about “Exam Mastery” will get you unearned exam success. I’ve passed several exams without knowing much about the subject.

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Once you’re on the employment ladder of success

Be as cynical about climbing the ladder as I taught you to be in my exam book. Your target was to pass exams, not to gain knowledge. Now your target is to climb the ladder of success, not to give your best work.

1. Read John Molloy’s “Dress for Success”. Apply it. Life’s just as unfair as exams. Your dress shouldn’t matter for success, but it does.

2. Study your bosses. Who decides promotions? Interests? Attitudes?

3. Attend all meetings. This takes you from your work, but your target is success. Make your voice heard, using what you learned from my free report about essays. This will

a. give you practice in public speaking and

b. the bosses will notice you. Tailor what you say to your research in step 2.

c. If you get the chance to run a brain-storming session, organise the information on the board as you learned from my book about exams. That impresses bosses.

4. Attend all seminars and study the format. Now use your practice in public speaking to run a seminar. This will really make the bosses sit up and take notice. Make sure to consider step 2 when you’re planning your seminar. Use all the tricks in my essays report to make your seminars a success.

When you succeed you will know that you couldn’t have reached the top without getting onto the ladder of success.

9 steps to be creative

2008-10-31T13:11:00.001-07:00

1. Knowledge -- Study, read, learn, ask questions, try to know as much as possible.

2. Preparation -- Decide on a small area or problem, focus, gather all the physical elements you may need.

3. Relaxation -- Give yourself space, set aside time, clear your mind of other concerns, eliminate distractions.

4. Play -- Be silly, stupid, have fun, approach the problem in every way you can think of, even the dumb ones, especially the dumb ones, just let your mind wander, act like a child, no one is watching.

5. Awareness -- Pay attention to your inner dialogue, ask yourself why you keep going about things the same way, force yourself to break the rules.

6. Acceptance -- Embrace the stupid, weird, ugly, nonsense, pointless, just let it happen without feeling that anything is wrong.

7. Record -- Write or draw or video everything, doodle, jot, make notebooks, carry a pad or recorder with you.

8. Judge -- After you have all the ideas generated then you can begin to edit to try to make sense of your foolishness, analyze, test.

9. Apply -- If something works even a little bit see if you can develop it further, put the workable ideas in and play some more. Repeat as necessary.

You don't have to do these things in order. Don't expect to have great results right away.
It takes a little time to break your mind free from the structure imposed by the outside world.

Accredited Online Universities

2008-10-31T13:08:00.001-07:00

Education is an important part of improving your life, and accredited online universities can help you get the education you need. You can get a lot of great information from accredited online universities, but even better than that is the fact that you can get a degree at home or wherever you choose. You can work on your college courses in your spare time rather than being forced to attend lectures on the school's schedule.

If you are a busy professional, you may not have time for things like attending classes, particularly if those classes are not offered at a time that is convenient for you. You may not have the time to attend a college course that is offered only during the day, and your degree program may require it. To get around that problem, many busy professionals have turned to education online to get their college degrees.

You can get a college degree in a wide range of subjects from accredited online universities. These online degree programs can help you to further your current career path, or they may be best applied to helping you change your career path to one that truly holds your interest or is the focus of your passion.
If you are interested in choosing an online college degree program, you may be overwhelmed with the number of choices. You can study professions like engineering, nursing, or even architecture. You can get degrees from accredited online universities in a huge number of business related areas. Get a business degree with a focus on management, retail management, accounting, finance, as well as many other options.

It is important to be sure that you have chosen an accredited online university. You can do this by checking with the United States Department of Education. A simple phone call will do the trick, or you can simply log on to their site. If the accrediting agency is listed on the U.S. Department of Education's site, then it is a valid agency, and you can be sure that your school is legitimate.

With a legitimate school, you can choose from a range of subjects. From psychology to information technology, virtually every discipline and degree program is available. You can get a degree ranging from an AA in general studies to a Master's degree in fields like education or nursing through your internet connection. By studying your desired courses with accredited online universities, you can get the education that you crave, and you can do it on your own terms.

20 Tips to dress for success

2008-10-31T13:06:00.000-07:00

Do you possess the look of a professional? Do you look incredibly smart? Are you confident enough to take charge and get the job that you applying for?

Consider the fact that your resume is quite impressive and the employer can’t resist to have the audacity to ask you to come for an interview. But after the all the preparations, your final problem will surely comes up right after you realize and ask yourself ” what should I wear?” These things are actually important for the job hunters, people tend to have a systemic problem nowadays regarding what they should wear on a job interview. Honestly I’m wired toward automatically seeing the person in these kind of situations because I also had the same experienced when I was hunting for a right job. However many take these for granted, with the eloquence of having an “impressive resume” they forgot that applicants will not only be examined based on the job experience and personality but also with how they present themselves professionally.

Here are the top 20 tips in dressing for an interview

1. Research if the company or your potential employer have a specific dress code.
2. If your planning to buy new clothes, get good advice from sales persons.
3. Have the clothes altered to fit and accent your features.
4. Select an outfit that you have worn before and are comfortable wearing
5. Your hair should be clean and neat.
6. Do not wear a strong perfume or cologne, scent must be low key or absent.
7. Cover any tattoo and limit pierced jewelry to ears only.
8. For men – Wear a suit or sports jacket that is color coordinated with your trousers.
9. For men – You should have clothes in Neutral or dark colors such as blue, black or gray.
10 For men – Wear a conservative and low key tie. Avoid ties with flashy patterns.
11 For men – Keep your sneakers away. A clean, polished black leather shoes is highly recommended.
12.For men – Don’t forget to trim and clean your nails.
13.For men – White socks are definitely NO! Use dark socks.
14.For men – Use dark suit and light colored shirt.
15.For women – Wear a classic suit or simple dress paired with a jacket.
16.For women – The appropriate colors are navy blue, black, dark green, dark red, burgundy or gray.
17.For women – Don’t be too provocative or sexy.
18.For women – Trim your fingernails and use a polish that complements your clothes and would not distract the interviewer.
19.For women – Choose a moderate shoes which is clean and with heels that makes you comfortable.
20.For women – Use a tan or light hosiery.

Clothing will play a role in your career so you should continue to pay attention to your wardrobe. Add pieces made of high quality that will match to what you already have. Buy separates that can be mixed and matched. Dressing is not everything but it will definitely add up to your overall impression that you will make on.

These are some advices and the right tools that I can give to someone on their job hunting, but I have to leave it here. Because as we all end up with reality, applicants must not look good with their own respective dress but might as well have the confidence to make themselves qualified enough for the job. Job hunters should think first all the requirements before going to an interview, from the resume to his/her diploma. They must be ready to answer the question exquisitely. So if you want to have a job career in the future, you should consider these suggestion for you to succeed.
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Resume Writing Success

2008-10-26T08:29:00.001-07:00

A resume is essential when looking for a job. If you don’t believe me, try conducting your job search without one. Even if your lucky enough get an interview without a resume, you will be faced with explaining why you do not have one when someone ask you for your resume at the interview. More than ever before, employers require resumes. And, more than ever before, employers will use your resume to determine whether not to grant you an interview.

An attractive, strategically sound resume can speed you along on your job search. But beware, there are strategic blunders that you can make on your resume that will hinder your job search and, in some cases, bring it to a screeching halt. With today’s technology, nearly everyone has an attractive print shop quality resume. However, the keys to an exceptional resume do not lie in the appearance, but in content and organization, i.e. strategy. How important is resume strategy? I have witnessed qualified clients who went literally from zero interviews to more interviews than they could handle by changing nothing more than their resume content and organization. If you want to get the most out of your resume, you need to come up with a resume strategy that will work best for you in your particular situation. Also, you must avoid the strategic pitfalls that every resume writer needs to be aware.

Day in and day out, I help people evaluate their resume strategies, and after more than 19 years of taking note of such things, here are the ten (in no particular order) most common strategic blunders I have seen people make on their resume:

1. Being less than a straight shooter. I am more than a little surprised by the number of clients I work with who want to include exaggeration or lies in their resume strategy. Their reasoning is that everyone lies on their resume -- that is how you get ahead. Don’t believe it! There is no surer way to put limits on a career than building it on something less than the truth. By lying, you may experience some short term success, but the higher up you, go the more vulnerable you will be to exposure. Companies can tolerate some dings, nicks, and shortcomings in your past far more than they can tolerate being deceived or lied to. The higher up you go, the more thoroughly you will be investigated. Also, at the higher levels, you will run into remarkably skilled interviewers who know how to ferret out half-truths, lies and deceit.

2. Following old, outdated, and inappropriate advice. One of the most common and most damaging mistakes you can make on your resume is to continue to use the advice from your college career advisors long after it is relevant. They probably told you to, "Keep it to one page! Use short bulleted phrases! Start each sentence and phrase with an action verb!" This strategy may have worked when you were 22 years old with little or no work experience, but this advice has an extremely short shelf-life once your career is under way. Once you get some experience under your belt, you can probably throw your college resume away.

3. Blindly following absolute rules. The first rule of good resume writing is that there are no absolutes. Any rules you have heard about resume writing can be broken if you have a compelling reason for doing so. There are resume writing guidelines that have evolved for practical reasons, but they are simply guidelines, not absolute rules. If you are getting advice that resumes should always be formatted one way or another, or should always be a certain length, or always contain or omit certain information, take this advice with a grain of salt. Effective resume strategy precludes the limitations of absolute rules.

4. Using gimmicks to get noticed. A resume is first of all a business document. Being outrageous to get noticed works against a qualified candidate. Employer’s value professionalism over flashiness. You can dismiss any claims to mysteries, secrets, or tricks that will get your resume noticed or read. Like with all forms of print advertising it comes down to content and organization.

5. Inappropriate style for your industry. Many industries have evolved their own distinctive resume style. If you don’t want to look like an outsider, you need the right resume for your area of expertise. Resumes in some professions may be credentials based, while other professions may have higher regard for hands-on experience. Professions frequently have their own jargon and set of buzz words. Here is a partial list of professional areas with their own clear stylistic variations: technical; legal; finance; medical; academic; entertainment; consulting; art/music/TV/film.

6. Being overly broad. While I can certainly understand being open to a variety of positions, you can not come across as if you haven’t a clue about what kind of job you want. Resumes that give no direction at all are generally useless. If you don’t know what you are good at or what you want, you cannot expect a potential employer to figure it out for you.

7. Failure to let loose. If you have a hard time writing good things about yourself, get some help. Your resume needs to be as persuasive as you can possibly make it. You are expected put your best foot forward on your resume. Employers have no problem with that as long as you are not telling them a bunch of lies.

8. Failure to have a Headline: A Profile/Summary/Highlights section at the top of the resume. Your resume should start out, in as few lines as possible, by telling the reader why he or she should be interested in you. Don’t let any narrow-minded resume traditionalist talk you into leaving this out of your resume. There are many reasons for this strategy, and two compelling are: 1) It gives the potential employer a quick snapshot of the person submitting the resume. They know right away where you are coming from, and have a good idea of what you have to offer them. They can then read the rest of the resume to see if your claims are credible. 2) It gives you an opportunity to generate interest by presenting your skills, abilities and accomplishments right at the top of the resume in the strongest possible terms.

9. Failure to include accomplishments -- both tangible and intangible. The quickest and easiest way to improve your resume is add accomplishments. It indicates that you have done things right in the past and, therefore, are likely to do things right in the future. If you have been working for some time in an area where results are quantifiable and verifiable, such as sales, your failure to include accomplishments will be conspicuous by its absence. Some jobs may not be quantifiable, but you can still include intangible accomplishments. This might include participation in projects, improving operations, formal recognition, etc.

10. Including negative information. You control what goes in your resume and what does not go in your resume. Though everything that is in your resume needs to be accurate, you do not have to put everything in your resume. To the point: you do not have to include information that can harm you. I like to call this "strategic omissions." For example, if you have significant gaps in your work history, there is no rule that you must put dates of employment on the resume. Will this raise some eyebrows and cause you to lose some interviews? Possibly, but you will you have to decide which is more harmful, to include the dates or omit them. Other common areas for strategic omissions are brief periods of employment, jobs out of your field, jobs held more than 10 years ago, and date of graduation.

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How to Become A Travel Agent

2008-10-26T08:27:00.001-07:00

There is no big mystery as to why so many people jump at the chance to get rich quick with a minimum of work. After all, money opens many doors in life, and when you do not have to work very hard to get it, you have plenty of time left over to enjoy the good things with your family. Unfortunately, these kinds of arrangements are hard to find. That does not mean that a lot of people are not trying to sell them.

It is not easy to stumble across get rich quick schemes on the Internet, and many people are tempted to jump into them. One such online business offer is the Coastal Vacations business opportunity. But, the question is, can it really be the answer you have been looking for to make the kind of money you want on a schedule you want? Or is this another scheme set up to exploit your dreams and use them to separate you from your hard earned money?

Coastal Vacations is a program that sets people up essentially as travel agents. For an upfront fee that varies, the company sets you up with a website that you can use to sell vacation packages. You then split the commission with the home company. It sounds pretty straight forward, but there are some red flags with the Coastal Vacations business. The first red flag is that many of the websites that are set up by the company are set up to sell the business idea and not the different travel packages.

This kind of set up means that many people are making money simply by recruiting new people to be part of the sales force. This illegal trading structure is known as a pyramid scheme is a notorious way for people to lose their hard earned money. Another red flag is that in addition to a sign up fee that is not insignificant, salespeople have to give the entire amount of their first two sales to the home company of Coastal Vacations. They keep no commissions. This makes the initial investment even more substantial and is a worrying sign.

Last but not least, the Internet is filled with people claiming to have had a bad experience when trying a Coastal Vacations business opportunity. With such a sizable initial investment, getting burned by Coastal Vacations is a big deal. What does all of this mean for you if you are interested in a Coastal Vacations business? It does not mean you have to discount it outright, but it definitely means you need to do your homework.

Before you hand over your money, make sure you understand how you earn money selling vacations and that you are not only going to be trying to recruit new salespeople to pay sign up fees. Find out their policy for handling complaints and find out if you can get your money back within a certain time frame if you are dissatisfied with the outcome. As with any business opportunity, protecting yourself first is crucial.

3 easy steps to a carrer comeback

2008-10-26T08:26:00.001-07:00

Even if it has been a number of years since you last held a job outside of your home, you will need to rely on a number of different skills to help see you through this transition. Approach every interview as an opportunity to begin or restart your career.

Once you have made the decision to return to the workforce, you will want to do your homework. Research what kinds of industries your particular skills or training are best suited for. Not every person is right for every company. The idea is to find out which ones are the best match for you and then target your search in that direction.

The steps that follow will help you find employment bliss!

1. Assess your skills

Your job search should really begin with you. You will need to determine if you have a unique skill set or what you are really good at. For example, you might be a great typist or have extensive knowledge of computers. These are skills that you should use to your advantage.

Before you even begin to write your resume, write down those things that make you a good job candidate. Everyone has skills that a potential employer could benefit from but remember you have to stand out from the crowd.

2. Build A Powerful Resume

The resume that you will circulate in your job search is a reflection of you. From that piece of paper, you have the power to highlight your skills and experiences. You will need to tailor your resume to the needs of the employer. Your resume is an ever-changing, constantly evolving document.

While you want to highlight your skills, you also want to be truthful. You have to be able to actually do what your resume says you can do. Your resume might land you the interview - but remember, you will have to back your resume up with proof. Falsifying information will make any potential employer think you are untrustworthy, an undesirable quality in any employee.

3. Build Your Network

After you have armed yourself with your resume and interviewing techniques, you are ready for work - or are you? Don't forget to build a network of professionals and friends. They can be a source of invaluable information as well as job leads.

It is a good idea to join a professional association in your line of work. You can also attend job training seminars, various networking functions, or even job fairs. Job fairs are great to perfect your interviewing skills.

Whenever one of your contacts gives you a tip or job lead, be sure to send a quick thank-you note, regardless if the opportunity proved to be fruitful or not. Kindness goes a long way and you will find that they will be happy to provide you with assistance in the future if they think their efforts are appreciated. You might even be able to use a reliable contact for a professional reference.

Whatever the case maybe, always nurture your professional relationships.

No matter how long you've been out of work, you can revitalize your career. You just have to be smart about it.

Basic Steps for Career Advancement

2008-10-26T08:24:00.001-07:00

Being the best at what you do is very important when it comes to career advancement, having the drive and ambition to reach your goals is also just as important. Advice in a person to become the best at anything he or she does is easier said than done, this article will provide you some useful pointers you can follow when you are trying to get a job, change your current career or simply become the best at anything you do.

-- Start Building up a Network of Friends

This is something not many people do but it is extremely important to pay attention to such activity, we're not going to say that friends are in valuable "tools" needed in order to get ahead in life however, if you build it trustworthy network of friends you can all mutually help each other find the best career opportunities and get in a better financial situation.

It has been estimated that nearly 40 to 50% of all jobs are or originated and obtained through contact networks, friends and family members qualify as part of your contacts. They contact network becomes extremely useful when you're trying to change carriers or when you are leaving your current job for a better one.

When to start working at a company make sure to become friends with as many people as possible, get their phone numbers and keep yourself in touch with them in a way that won't bother their individuality and make you look like a hassle. An occasional phone call or quick conversation is good enough to keep your network of contacts "alive"

-- Take Your Time to Research and Identify Your Next Job

No one feels happy working at a place where doing repetitive tasks that won't be enjoyed, in order to have a successful career your dream job (or field of work) must be first identified. If you fail to identify the niche you're happy working in, it is still not late to take a couple days to research the field that will make you feel good with yourself and you will enjoy.

Make sure to take in consideration of your desires and future plans in direct relation to the financial compensation, matching his factors with the right profile will help you find not only a job but a great career.

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Mistakes job seekers make

2008-10-26T08:21:00.001-07:00

With the amount of jobseekers actively looking for employment, when you apply for your dream job – you are in competition. It is vital that you optimize your odds by appearing to be the most appropriate applicant. There are some common errors that many jobseekers will inevitably make without realising it.

When looking for a job, most people will revise their old CV and add any recent experience that may be absent. This sounds like the first thing to do when starting a job hunt, however, if you want to assert yourself as the ideal candidate, it is important to do more that just dust off an old CV. To impress employers, your CV should be adapted to each specific position you apply for.

Consider the skills and qualifications this particular position will require. By writing a CV that appeals directly to the employer’s needs and necessities, you will improve your odds of success. When reading a CV, employers will generally examine it for an about 30 seconds. If they notice something relevant to the position, eg experience or certain skills, they are more likely to read through thoroughly.

Once you have completed your CV, you should improve your chances further by writing a covering letter to be sent with it. Many people are happy to write this in a very general and impersonal way so that it can be sent out to numerous companies. Employers will most certainly be more interested in those candidates that have made a reference to the company itself, for example “I would like to work for your company because…”

Before sending your CV and covering letter, ask a few friends or relatives to read through it to check for spelling mistakes and grammatical errors. Both documents will be considered as examples of you work and should therefore be good quality.

Many positions advertised today will be open for application through the internet. This means that for many jobs, you will need to apply via email. If this is the case for your position, your email should be more than a quick note with an attachment. You should consider each email you send as an example of your writing skills and avoid using shorthand for example ‘hav’ instead of ‘have’ and ‘u’ instead of ‘you’. This will look unprofessional and employers are far less likely to even consider your application. Print out both the email and attachments before sending them and review their content. It may also be useful to send the email to a friend first to ensure that it will be received as you want it to look.

When invited to attend an interview, some are aware that it is more than just an opportunity for employers to get to know you. Employers will be more compelled to consider your application if you sound genuinely interested. When your interviewer asks whether you have any questions, always think of some to ask. Before you go along to the interview, have a list of a few questions that you would like to ask. This will not only make you look more prepared, but also more interested

Following an interview, it is a common misconception that there is nothing to do but wait to hear your interviewer’s feedback. It is never a bad idea to send a ‘Thank you’ letter or email, thanking your interviewer for the opportunity as well as his/her time. If you do not hear from your interviewer after a few days, it is a good idea to telephone. It is tempting to keep your distance to avoid ‘getting on anyone’s nerves’ but the persistent jobseeker is usually a successful one!

How to write the perfect cv

2008-10-26T08:20:00.001-07:00

Print your CV on decent paper. Don't go overboard with watermarked or decorated paper, but don't print it on scrap paper with failed print-outs on the reverse. This document represents you.

Keep it simple. Employers don't want to see colourful titles, text or images, the information should be presented as clearly as possible with headers to distinguish the different sections. Think of it as a business document. You don't want your clients to think you spend all day making colourful titles or adding clip art. Your focus should be on the content itself.

Proof read your CV yourself. Computer spellcheckers are not as good as a brain and a dictionary. Particularly if the job you are applying for requires communication skills, you should ensure your CV is grammatically as good as it can be, as this is the first piece of work your potential employers will be judging you on.

Contact details

There is a certain amount of information which CVs should contain :

- Name
- Address
- Phone number & email address

Think twice before including any sort of networking website URL (such as your Facebook or Bebo profile), as you should be fully prepared for employers to look at all the information provided on your page when assessing whether you are the right person for the job. Even if you are careful about what you put on your page, what if a friend posts a message about a crack smoking weekend or a fight you were involved in?

Personal profile

It is a good idea to have some sort of personal profile at the top of your CV. Don't go into too much depth or explanation but you should summarise your skillset and experience, maybe even with an idea of what you want to do next (make sure it is in line with the job description you are applying for).

Skills, Employment & Education

There's no mathematical equation to writing the perfect CV. Many people will offer you set ways of doing things but your CV should be uniquely tailored both to you and the job you are applying for. Things which you might include on a CV for certain job applications would be a waste of space on another. The best idea is to read the job description and custom-build your CV to match the specification.

You should include a list of skills you possess, but whether this should be a list of skills with descriptions or a list of jobs or qualifications with a skills breakdown is your choice. Many people format their CVs with Education and Employment sections with descriptions of the different roles, duties, skills and responsibilities held.

Sometimes to list your employment and education is missing out a lot of your more important accomplishments. Let's say you organised a cake sale for charity, or a school newsletter - Education or Employment? It doesn't fit into either category neatly but clearly displays you are a motivated and organised person - Sometimes exactly the qualities employers are seeking. Consider an 'Accomplishments' or 'Achievements' section for any activities you have taken part in which show you in a good light. Remember to relate everything to individual skills; teamwork, organisation, responsibility etc.

Other CVs will have a more general list of skills (Communication, IT, Organisation, Teamwork, Customer service...) with reference to certain jobs, education or experiences contained elsewhere on the CV.

Even if you decide to have a less formal skills list, you should still list all your academic attainment and at least your last 2 years of employment with dates so potential employers can see how you have spent your time. Often graduates who do not find jobs immediately after education can have trouble finding a job because employers can see by their CV that they haven't worked since they graduated. If you have gaps of months or years on your CV be prepared to be asked about them. You can talk about spending time with family, volunteering for philanthropic causes or helping someone start their own business. Employers expect applicants to be slightly creative with the truth on CVs, but be prepared to be quizzed on your volunteer work or business start-up.

Interests & Hobbies

Many people put a 'Hobbies' or 'Interests' section toward the end of their CV. This is not the opportunity to tell your employer how much you like to pick your nose or watch television. Employers will either be looking for interests relevant to the job (for example being interested by the media for a PR job) or interests which show you to be a rounded, popular person (meaning you will probably fit in well to the working environment).

References

References are important, but are often excluded from a CV to save space. If you are going to miss out references to make room for your skills, employment and education it is good idea to just write "References available upon request". Employers will want a reference who has known you in a professional or academic context, preferably someone in a position of power and/or responsibility.

How To Start A Consulting Business

2008-10-26T08:18:00.001-07:00

Starting your own consulting business can be one of the most challenging but rewarding entrepreneurial endeavors an individual can embark on. If you have a great deal of expertise in your field and your skills are highly sought after, then you might have what it takes to go independent and really start earning what you are worth. Some consultants may be surprised to discover how much their employer is billing the end clients for their hours, and seek to capture 100% of those hourly rates. However, a career in consulting is not ideal for everyone. As with any important decision, conduct as much research as possible before making up your mind.

The advantages to becoming an independent consultant are numerous, and the right preparation can help to ensure the early success of a consulting business. Financial backing is, of course, crucial. Whether it is a robust savings account or the support of a financial patron, it is vital to have a strong foundation financially. In many cases, an independent consultant will also need to be able to pay for their own medical benefits, disability insurance, general liability business insurance and professional liability insurance at high individual rates; unless an umbrella company or employer of record is utilized to secure group rates. You’ll also need to research what to charge for your hourly or project based billing rates. The right rate needs to cover you for the additional overhead of being in business for yourself, while still remaining competitive in the marketplace.

In order to achieve success working independently, an individual must be well organized and self-motivated. For many, having the freedom to define your hours, at least to some degree, is incentive enough to start a consulting business. Still, there are several aspects to consider before setting out on your own. Managing one’s self can prove difficult for some. Without proper planning, scheduling and organizing can be a challenge. There is the financial aspect to starting a consulting business as well. Finding jobs for yourself can be a grueling process that can test your confidence and your bank account simultaneously. To succeed as an independent consultant you will need to be able to handle the pressures of motivating and organizing yourself.

Another important aspect of successful consulting is going through the process of building your individual business. Using an Umbrella Company or an Employer of Record can also help you take care of particulars such as benefits, taxes and insurance, however they are not in the business of finding work for you - you must have your own clientele. A staffing firm is an organization which can help you find work, however the exchange is that they will typically take a high markup on your rate. Be sure to compare prices with other types of companies. An umbrella company or an employer of record may not be quite as expensive if you have the ability to line up your own assignments and clients.

Another way to structure your company is by self incorporating. In this scenario, the independent consultant is responsible for all legal and insurance needs. An alternative to self incorporating is working with an umbrella company or an employer of record. Self incorporation involves freedom and independence, but also a great deal of responsibility and administrative overhead.

Beyond these structural elements, there are a few important steps that can be taken to help make a consulting business successful. It is crucial to be constantly marketing yourself. Building clientele, following up with clients and creating a professional image for yourself are all necessary if you are to find success as a consultant. It is also important to get on the vendor list. This will help you become recognized by larger corporations which provide the most lucrative consulting projects. Working with an umbrella company or an employer of record can help in this regard as well. Joining one of these organizations can be a great benefit for any consultant. Plugging yourself into a larger corporate structure can help you obtain contractor compliance and vendor qualifications that will provide an important avenue to big clients.

To succeed in independent consulting one needs to be an expert in their given field. However, expertise is not always enough. Staying up to date on trends and developments can help in convincing companies that you are the individual they need to help them reach the goals they are working towards. You can also help yourself by obtaining skills that are indispensible. In order to get companies to consistently pay for your services, offer them something they cannot get anywhere else. Often, companies can save money by outsourcing. Help make their decision easier. Simply put, provide your clientele with services and expertise that makes you a necessity.

Request rates that are competitive but reasonable. This is another important aspect of individual consulting. If you offer services for too little you may have trouble convincing a company that you possess the level of professionalism they will require. Charging too much can make it difficult for you to find work.

For many, independent consulting is a rewarding profession. But be sure to prepare yourself adequately before you get into the business, though. There are clear advantages to working for yourself, and an umbrella company or an employer of record can help pave the way for your consulting career to become a success.

Five Best Part time jobs

2008-10-26T08:17:00.001-07:00

If you're looking to work at home, but don't have the money to invest in a large endeavor then consider the free work at home jobs posted below. Not only are they free but most of them offer good pay and benefits.

1. Survey Taker

This free work at home job requires no experience and very little time dedication. If you can spare just 4 hours a week then being an online survey taker is a great option for a free work at home job. As a survey taker, you're required to complete market research surveys for various companies.

The surveys are on an assortment of topics and vary in length from 5-60min. You choose the ones you want to complete. Longer surveys offer larger cash incentives. Some companies reward survey takers in points that they can redeem for cash later.

2. Online writer

Success in this free work at home job takes some experience, as writing for the web differs from writing for print. However, many web based companies seek help from established writers to provide content for their websites.

You will need to solicit your own work if you want to make a decent income. This is very easy to do online as there are many job boards on the internet and most companies seeking freelance writers ask queries to be sent via email.

3. Blogger

Blogging is huge and many people are using the ease and power of blogs to make money online. While some blogs can cost anywhere from 10-100 dollars, you can set one up for free with several companies. Thus, blogging can be a viable free work at home job option for anyone who wants to make a lot of money on a small budget.

Once you've done your market research and have at least 5 posts you can add affiliate links, and advertising revenue onto your blog. The more traffic your site receives the more you'll make.

4. Data entry

While there are hundreds of companies that charges a fee, some companies offer this work at home job for free. Looking for a free work at home job in the data entry field can seem taxing but they are out there. The jobs vary; however, most of them ask the candidate to fill out forms of various products and services online. You are not paid by the number of hours of you work (beware of ads that claim that they pay by the hour) you're paid by the type of form you fill. The longer and more complicated the form the more you'll make.

Some data entry work involves typing out ads for companies when someone clicks on the ad you've typed and purchases the product you earn a commission. This is also referred to as affiliate marketing.

5. Medical Transcriptionists Editor

Medical Transcriptionist is a growing field in the online jobs community. Legitimate companies look for candidates that are already experienced with the equipment and job tasks. Because this free work at home job is associated with several scams, the best way to avoid scams and spending any money is to solicit your own work.

Agencies may be able to pair you up with companies seeking your help but since many of these agencies are scams you would be best to write your own ads and send your own queries offering your service. Most legitimate companies offer competitive line rates and benefits that include health, dental, optical as well as a 401k plan.

Always keep in mind when surfing on the net

2008-10-24T09:39:00.000-07:00

"You've just won a fabulous vacation or prize package! Now, if you'll kindly give me your credit card information and social security number for verification purposes, you will receive this awesome gift!"

Now why would they need my credit card or social security number to send me a freebie? Can you say, "identity theft?"

Although there are legitimate reasons for people to need that information, such as a purchase or job application, thieves need it to steal your life and money from you!

Crime officials are reporting that this kind of theft is becoming quite common. Don't be a victim! Follow a few common-sense suggestions to avoid finding out someone else has taken over your life-along with your bank account!

-Do not allow anyone to borrow your credit cards! Your best friend may be trustworthy, but her boyfriend may not be!

-Don't provide personal information such as date of birth, credit card numbers, your pin number, mom's maiden name, or social security number over the telephone unless you initiate the call.
Don't leave mail lying around for strangers to pry into. How well do you really know your teen's friends?

-Destroy all bills, pre-approved credit card applications, credit card receipts, and other financial information when you no longer need such items.

-Don't keep private information like pin numbers and such in your purse or wallet. It's just too risky. We humans are much too forgetful. Be honest, how many times have YOU had to return to a restaurant or friend's home to retrieve your purse? Is there anything in there that could harm you if it was stolen or lost? Time to check.

-Check your credit reports regularly. To order your report, call the three major credit bureaus at these toll-free numbers: Equifax at (800) 685-1111, Experian at (888) 397-3742, or Trans Union at (800) 888-4213. By law, the most you can be charged for a copy of your report is $8.50. To be safe, consider getting a copy from each of the three companies. If after reviewing your report you spot signs of a possible fraud, report it immediately!

-Keep your passwords and pins confidential and secure. Avoid passwords and pin numbers that will be easy for a thief to figure out. For example, don't use your name, street address or birth date. Also, change your passwords every once in awhile, just to be safe.

-Get Identity Theft Insurance! It's smart and inexpensive.

The FTC works for the consumer to prevent fraudulent, deceptive and unfair business practices in the marketplace and to provide information to help consumers spot, stop and avoid them. To file a complaint or to get free information on consumer issues, visit www.ftc.gov or call toll-free, 1-877-FTC-HELP (1-877-382-4357); TTY: 1-866-653-4261. The FTC enters Internet, telemarketing, identity theft and other fraud-related complaints into Consumer Sentinel, a secure, online database available to hundreds of civil and criminal law enforcement agencies in the U.S. and abroad. Report suspected Internet-based fraud to the Federal Trade Commission or the IFCC (www.ifccfbi.gov/Default.asp), a new joint project of the FBI and the National White Collar Crime.

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Indian Accouting BPO increasing

2008-10-24T09:33:00.000-07:00

But is an outsourcing business, is possible when it is not connected to internet? Outsourcing Business without e-communication is it possible! Here Outsourcing bookkeeping Services has try to explain something about e-accounting services. Every body knows about accounting but what is an e-accounting is still confusion for people.

It was a time when accounting was additional of book keeping done in vast ledgers and was the purview of select a small number of. It’s not so anymore. Accounting is much more extensively conventional as a business purpose and universal people also look for the accounting particulars of the firms they are linked with. Also lot more clearness is necessary now. Book Keeping in line with the development of IT and other technology, the accounting is also now base on internet and has taken wide stride. Online accounting services, view as merely new only a few years ago are now flattering the run away business.

As such accounting manufacturing as been little slows to adopt the newer technology and has not left fully its love for the pen and pencil work. Outsourcing bookkeeping services has seen new trend of outsourcing its work now. All these have compulsory the manufacturing to adopt the online accounting. The internets as well as other technologies are used now to build more efficient book keeping systems. Also it’s becoming more cost efficient for larger firms to outsource the work.
Outsourcing is very much easier with work being delivered online. It’s much more cost effectual as well as fast also.

The shift from the do where clients paid the accounting firms as per the billable hours to a set fee based scheme is forcing the accounting firms to bring well-organized work in cost effectual manner. This means that they can not any longer cover their inefficient work by merely putting in more time into the projects. This has preferential the Online accounting practices much. Worth bill has forced accounting professionals to become well-organized.

Bookkeeping services need one keep close up manage of its financial database. When your financial database is in the office and you are not, how do you recover the information you require? The result is simple, and that is called e-Accounting. E-Accounting helps to maintain financial database and accounting application in a secure, secure location. Access can, however, be provided to allowable users despite of their place. How e-accounting works for this? With database in a protected and centralized location, all users of database member are capable to operate the database as and when required.

Businesses with several locations can all work in real-time on a single set of books which can be reviewed from any location. It is proper multi-user system, which provides all the matching functionality of a local network. Admin department, local branches, marketing offices. Production department of company, company’s head office, Accounting departments, internal auditors, etc., can all work on the structure at the same time with dissimilar levels of password.

Project Research and assignment

2008-10-23T10:28:00.000-07:00

Almost everyone can do research. The question will be, how fast and accurate you can do it? How good are you in finding the relevant information within a short period of time? Research sometimes can take quite some time to do and a little help would very much make the person happy. Hence,many people who are doing a number of research and assignments do not mind paying someone to pay for research work.

All you need to do is getting the right information as fast as you can, compile it and document it. Ensure that the sources and origin of information are kept in fact.

Off course, these are only some of the examples around, if you want to learn and know more about part item jobs, freelance and home business ideas, stay tuned for more ideas,
(To those part time internet marketers, Yes, I heard you, it will added into the list soon).
so stay tuned.

Note: We are just started there are more eggs in our basket. so stay tuned to take the taste of all

2008-10-22T08:07:00.001-07:00

Ever dream of running a part-time business while keeping your day job? Want to operate a sideline business along with your current business? Or are you simply curious about entrepreneurship, and want to test the waters before you commit to the world of commerce? Whatever your reason, here are 25 sure-fire ways to get started today with your own part-time business.

Garage and Attic Cleaning/Hauling Service
Nobody likes to spend a weekend cleaning out the garage, attic or garden shed--it's dirty and time-consuming, and when it's done, there's still the task of hauling off all that discarded junk. But if you don't mind putting in the physical labor, a cleaning and hauling service can be a lot of fun. You can usually find a few treasures among the trash which most people are delighted to give away, and you can add to your income by recycling bottles, newspapers and metal castoffs. You'll need a pick-up truck or other vehicle capable of carrying everything from cast-iron sinks to old timbers.

Handyman
If it's broke, you can fix it. Your phone will ring off the hook with calls from homeowners, senior citizens and others who don't want to fix it themselves. Advertise in shopper publications and on bulletin boards, and drop off fliers at real estate offices. Then start repairing everything from leaky faucets to broken windows.

Home Inspection
Buyers need not beware when they hire a home inspector to conduct a complete physical checkup on their dream home. You'll inspect the house for structural problems and refer your clients to the contractors or handymen who can make the repairs. Knowledge of construction and your local building codes will get your business off the ground.

Medical Transcription
Work as an important member of a medical team without leaving your homebased office. There's big demand by hospitals, doctors, dentists, chiropractors and veterinarians who need outside help transcribing patient medical records. Training in medical terminology and linguistic skills will keep your business healthy.

Mobile Home-Entertainment Service
When it's dirty, disconnected or in need of repair, you'll save the day for homeowners who want their stereo, compact-disc player or videocassette recorder in working order. Brush up on your electrical and wiring know-how. Door-to-door fliers and calls to retail-store managers about your services will get your business off to a great start.

Mobile Window Tint
With some training and basic equipment, you'll be seeing plenty of green with your mobile window-tinting business. For best results, have a pager and van ready to help car, van and truck owners prevent heat damage to their vehicles' interiors. Other hot markets: homes, high-rise condominiums and office buildings.

Office and Home Organizer
Attention all neatniks: Help packrats, overworked executives, and other organizationally challenged individuals clean out messy closets, straighten files, and throw out the excess clutter. Putting your knack for neatness to part-time business use is bound to arrange some tidy profits for you.

Personal Chef
What's for dinner, honey? Great home-cooked meals for working parents and busy professionals who hire you as a personal chef. There's plenty of demand for this specialized service. So plan your menu, make out your shopping list, and go to work to satisfy your hungry clientele.

Personal Trainer
Pumping iron; pumping profits. Americans of all ages, sizes and shapes want to keep fit, trim and healthy, and they're willing to hire their own personal coach to exercise correctly. Spread the word about your physical-fitness expertise at health spas, running, swimming and biking clubs, and other athletic outlets.

Picture Framer
Get in the frame with a picture framing service. You can work with gallery owners, artists, portrait photographers and individuals who've purchased a print, painting or fine photo. If you aren't already a framing expert, read up, take classes at a local college or community center, then assemble your tools--including clamps, saws, miter boxes, glue, and a pneumatic or hand stapler. Establish relationships with local artists' groups, galleries, photographers and print shops that can give you their business or refer their customers to you.

Plant Leasing And Maintenance
Got a green thumb and a delivery van? You're all set to service corporations, home builders, health clubs and other businesses who want fresh greenery. Develop a steady clientele with a regular watering, pruning and fertilizing program and a full replacement guarantee.

Records Search
Using specialized databases, you'll search public records on your computer to help your clients find lost loves, check out questionable suitors, track down debtors, verify a contractor's track record, or dig up facts on a business opportunity. Clients include attorneys, businessowners and individuals.

Restaurant Delivery
Whether it's macaroni and cheese or a five-course gourmet meal, at-home meal replacement is fast becoming the newest way to dine. When customers want their restaurant orders "to go," you'll be "on the go" with your restaurant delivery service. A great way to make your late afternoons and weekends extra-profitable!

T-Shirt Design
If you're an artist in search of a medium, why not make T-shirts your canvas? Paint, draw, bead or appliqué your designs on plain T-shirts, and spend your weekends showcasing your art-to-wear at farmers' markets and crafts fairs.

Wallpaper Hanging
Help residential and commercial clients turn drab walls into works of art with your wallpaper-hanging skills. Build a growing business with great referrals and repeat customers. Drop off fliers at paint and wallpaper stores; also, advertise in shopper publications, in homeowner-association newsletters, and on bulletin boards at local supermarkets and malls.

These are only ideas so you can find the every corner of your mind. You can not do by just reading because if you choose any, you have to do lots of work on that for example if you choose Restaurant Delivery. You must contact all restaurants in your city. You should also pre plan of labour, conveyance cost.

KGB Search

2008-10-21T07:07:00.000-07:00

This is a new search engine that is still in Beta. It is a human powered search engine. It is new and I have not worked for them (yet). You can work when you want and it is a computer only job. Here is the link to apply:http://kgb.com/about/jobs.aspx

Online Community which pay you for answering the questions

2008-10-20T10:46:00.000-07:00

This is a really cool concept. It is sort of like the ChaCha job and it does not require a phone at all! From their web site: Weegy.com is a community-based expert system that belongs to all of us. Got a question? Go to weegy.com. Have a problem? Go to weegy.com. Weegy will usually have the answer (or an answer, at least). She will possibly become the most respected authority in the world on all subjects……and she is getting smarter everyday…I have not actually worked for them before. I have a lot of eggs in my basket at this time. I know that I will make it to actually apply with them though and see what they are all about.
Lets try.

Pix Profit may not be legit!

2008-10-20T10:44:00.000-07:00

It may be spam but u can try because it is tottaly free.
It has come to my attention that Pixprofit.com may or may not be legit. They are requesting that workers type out capcha codes. This may or may not be for reasons that they are stating. They are stating that it is for sites for the blind ect. This may be the case or it may be to spam people as well. I just wanted to let everyone know. The capcha's that others have reported seeing are from myspace by the way.

Part time Jobs Survey (Really works)

2008-10-20T08:12:00.000-07:00

What is Paid Surveys and How can you earn money from it?

Surveys are simple Questions and Answers or forms .You will get the surveys by email. It will take just 5 to 10 minutes to complete the survey. For Each and Every survey you complete, you will get money. You can even do this work from your home.
Companies need your opinions to understand how to reach their customers. Because of this, companies are willing to pay people like you very good money.

How Much Can you Earn ?

For each survey you can get from Rs 100 to Rs 500 .

Surveys/Day Earning /survey Earnings/Day Earnings/Month
1 Rs.500 Rs.500 Rs.15000

Taking online surveys in your spare time is a great way to make some extra money and you can even do it in your part time. Our members participate in hundreds of FREE MONEY surveys and opportunities without any investment - Join us with a Free Paid Surveys membership and start your online jobs immediately ...

When will you get the payment and what is the mode of payment?

You will be paid on or around 15th of every month for the previous month earnings. You will be paid only if your earnings is equal to or more than Rs.5000 per month. If it is less than Rs.5000 for a particular month, then the amount will be added to the next month earnings. We pay you by Check.

Is there any other way to earn more money?

Yes. You can earn money by referring others to join this survey program. You will get 5% of your referral member earnings. Suppose if someone joins under your referral link and if he earns Rs.10000, you will get a commission of Rs.500.

If you make 1 referral per day, (30 referrals in a month) you can earn 30 X 500 = Rs.15000/month for just referring others.

You can earn more money by this referral program. So refer more and earn more.

How can I refer others?

All the referral program details are provided in the member area. We provide you all the referral marketing tools, ideas, tips etc to increase your referral commissions.

Note: - There are many websites which tells about survey programs and demand money from you for giving list of these websites. please don't pay them because you can also get survey websites by searching on the net. I will also tell you in my next post.

Part time accounting jobs

2008-10-20T02:06:00.000-07:00

'The tax man is watching you!' This has become a scary situation for every individual brining in an income that surpasses the minimum taxable amount. And for this reason the number of accountants needed has increased. Suddenly an increasing number of people are opting for chartered accountancy as an option. And the demand is increasing and so are salaries. While this seems like a happy scenario for the number people, it is a long way to completing the difficult course.
In the mean time one can gain experience by taking up part time accounting jobs. Preparing the basic balance sheets and other accounting papers does not need a qualified chartered accountant. The CA comes in later to file all papers for the tax payer, as well as also to chalk out the best tax saving plans for the client.
Almost every organization hires an accountant to maintain the book of accounts. Some companies probably have two such people on the job. One is to look at the larger expenses and the other to look at the petty daily expenses. Whatever the situation maybe the accountants are basically required for the records that are handed over to the CA, eventually.
The accounting jobs on a part time basis require the individual to work a coupe of hours in the day. This may be the last few hours of the working day to sum up the trading account of that day, or then in the earlier hours, or first half of the working day. This is so that all payments are made at the beginning of the day and the previous accounts are recorded. Some part time accountants maybe called in a couple of times a week, rather than on a daily basis.
The most important skill for a part time accountant is ability to differentiate between the debit and credit entries, as well one needs to be good with numbers

Part time jobs for a student

2008-10-20T02:05:00.000-07:00

Today, inflation is leading many-a-household to literally exist on a hand-to-mouth level, with little or nothing to save. Providing further education to the children is more of a burden than a pleasure, as the cost of higher education is increasing each year. Yet, people are willing to go that extra mile to provide the best education to their children.
In this kind of scenario, it is essential for many students to take up part time jobs. No one says its easy to study and work at the same time. But then being in the prime of their youth, makes them energetic enough to survive the dual responsibilities. Whatever little a student can earn becomes a large contribution towards disburdening the family's coffers. Even though the fees maybe paid by the earning eldest member of he family, yet the student taking care of their other expenses can help a lot.
For those who hail from financially affluent families, the income may not be important, but then for them the experience would increase their future career prospects. After all, gaining any kind of work-related experience would help them get better offers when they are ready to completely plunge into their profession, having completed their education.
So, whether it is for the money or the experience, or then a combination of the two, a part time job for a student is an essential. In fact, a number of business houses have realized the value of employing students and have job openings for them. The companies not only gain better output from the young ones, but also contribute towards building a better nation by helping in nurturing more mature youth.

Event management part time jobs

2008-10-20T01:48:00.000-07:00

Life is all about fun. And this does not mean that all the fun has to happen, only post office hours. There is no such rule book that says: While at work keep a straight face. But then, people in more serious professions, as well as work set ups prefer to keep it straight, till the six o'clock alarm rings and its time to go home.
Well, this is never the case when it comes to working in an event management company. Nonetheless this does not mean that these kinds of jobs are free of stress. They are highly stressful, but the kind of stress the employees need to take up is more exciting then causing tension and health disorders.
In fact, for maximum training in managing people of all levels - sometimes taking orders from flying tempers, as well as giving orders to other - one should consider to take up event management part time jobs, at some point or the other. This is one type of job, no matter in what department, which teaches the employee people skills, as well as time management.
The various departments in an event management company where one can get a part time job include the following:
Event planner
Event consultant
Coordinators
Press and media officers
Stage managers
Event hosts and presenters
Script writers
Performers and artists
Service providers and technicians
Most of these people are hired on an event-basis and paid accordingly.

Finding a suitable job

2008-10-20T01:46:00.000-07:00

Most people take up part time jobs, not because there is an urgent need to work, but only because they need to do something constructive in their spare time. However, yet one cannot overlook the section of youth, who need to work in order to be able to pay their fees. And while they are doing so, they might as well be sensible about the job they take up, rather than just picking up something for the sake of it.
Whether youth, or others who are finding a suitable part time job, here is a checklist one can go through. This list will help one know whether the job they are taking up is suitable for them or not…
The list:
Is the nature of work in keeping with one's own nature? This implies if one is an introvert, then taking up a job where one needs to interact with people will lead to frustration. For instance, taking up an evening job as a receptionist at a doctor's dispensary.
Is the job matching your skills? This implies that if one is good at teaching people, then rather than selling something in a retail outlet, they should rather join a coaching class as part time faculty
Is the job paying you enough? Whether one is working to put their spare time into constructive use, or then for the money; it is important to feel that the pay is a deserving amount, definitely not far too below the expectations.
Is the job contributing to your growth and maturity? This is something important for the student populace taking up part time jobs. This is because the job should contribute towards their understanding of work culture, as it all forms a part of their resume.
Is the job contributing to your future career plans? This is again something important for the youth that have chalked out a definite career path. It is pointless working for the sake of working. Instead, take up a job that will hone the skills required later on. For instance, if one is heading towards hospitality as a profession, then taking up a waiter's job, or apprentice in the kitchen will help one gain further experience in the field

Advatages and disadvantages

2008-10-20T01:44:00.000-07:00

Advantages vs disadvantage
like every coin has two sides, so does almost everything that we do in life. This is also the fact where taking up part time jobs is concerned. Part time jobs have its own set of advantages and disadvantages. While the former do outnumber the latter, yet it is important for people to be aware of both these sides of the part time jobs coin.
In the entire advantages vs disadvantage scenarios, first let us look at the advantages, which are listed here:
Financial independence. This is important for the youngsters, as well as the homemakers. Even though one may hail from an affluent family, yet it becomes awkward each time one needs to ask for money. Instead of that it is easier to earn and spend
Additional income in the household. This is all the more the situation where homemakers have spare time in hand. After completing the entire household chores one tends to spend time in front of the television or reading books and magazines. However, one can take up a part time job in the locality and bring in that extra income that could either go into savings or take care of some additional expenses.
Makes one productive. Sitting and whiling away time can be destructive, especially for youngsters and ladies. Instead going out and taking up a job for a few eyes, would put the mind to a constructive mood, and also brings home the extra earning
Interaction with the world. By taking up a job in the spare time, one gets to interact with more people, rather than sitting within the four walls and spending time in loneliness waiting for other members of the family to return
Experience and maturity amongst youth. Employing the youth for a couple of hours a day initiates them into the work culture. It also brings in them a lot more maturity.
The disadvantages are as follows:
Excessive money in the hands of youngsters can lead them to bad habits
Earning one's pocket money may make them so over-confident that they would rather drop their education, since they are already earning more than they knew they could
These are the prime disadvantages that can be kept in check.

Part time Jobs

2008-10-19T11:15:00.001-07:00

An introduction : What is the need to take up part time jobs ? The reasons vary from breaking away from the monotony of the routine job, or then to rope in additional income for the family, as well as to constructively make use the spare time one has. And if you ask the studying youngsters, they would say for freedom, as well as to support their education, thereby taking off a huge load from their parents' shoulders.

Before going any further, let's define the term part time job. Basically, a part time job is form of employment wherein one works for only some part of the day, rather than the entire day. The timing maybe a fixed one, or then flexible, as per ones convenience. Usually, in such jobs people are paid on an hourly basis; or where marketing and sales jobs are concerned they are paid commissions, maybe along with a basic salary, or then are given a travel allowance.

Whatever the nature of the job, being employed on a part time basis has helped improved many lives and has brought in that additional income in a numerous households. Most importantly, many homemakers have been able to make most of such opportunities, so as to be more productive and creative in managing their homes. Otherwise, as they say - an idle mind is the devil's workshop.

Not only this, but there are also part time jobs for those who have retired because of the age factor. These jobs are mainly for the senior citizens who bring in experience, thereby helping out in the company or organizations. They may not be paid highly, but it is enough to continue living a dignified, active life; instead of delving into depression and depending on others for their livelihood.

For those on the look out for some sort of part time employment, there are a number of resources where one can find part time job listings. These include the local classifieds, as well as other job listing areas. Some people also advertise for part time employees in the local stores and other such avenues.

Another interesting aspect of working a couple of hours a day is that one can take up a couple of jobs part time. For instance, as a freelance writer one can take up a couple of assignments along with a proper part time job, as editorial staff, or teaching staff to ensure a fixed income.

What was initially a trend in the west is now a growing one in India. Yes, there is an increasing number of teenagers looking towards taking up jobs in their spare time to make themselves independent, as well as self-sufficient. It may not be all the easy, but yet there are part time jobs for 15-year-olds. This actually appears in the form of requiring youngsters to carry out some tasks, or then conduct market research. No matter what form it takes, the youngsters do gain experience and maturity when working.