http://www.employmentspot.com Resources Job Search Career Advice Thu, 08 May 2008 19:01:07 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en The healthcare industry continues to grow in leaps and bounds. The U.S. Department of Labor’s Bureau of Labor Statistics reports that, through the year 2014, a wide variety of healthcare professions will see a “much faster than average” growth in employment opportunities. These healthcare jobs include: medical assistants, physician ... http://www.employmentspot.com/employment-articles/how-to-find-the-best-hospitals-to-work-for/ Well, your resume worked and now you have an appointment for the all important job interview. You have done your homework. You are confident that you can answer anything the interviewer throws at you. Finally the big day arrives and the final important choice must be made. What should you ... http://www.employmentspot.com/employment-articles/dressing-for-the-job-interview/ The recent closure of America’s Job Bank has prompted some confusion and question about job banks and job search services in general. Job banks are tools used by job seekers to find employment listings online. The convenience of the online search allows job seekers to spend less time rummaging ... http://www.employmentspot.com/employment-articles/americas-job-bank/ Not getting that dream job? It could be because of a stain on your record. As companies face huge lawsuits for their employees’ criminal actions, major changes have occurred within the hiring community. Now more than ever, background checks have become one of the most important parts of the hiring process ... http://www.employmentspot.com/employment-articles/future-employers-may-dig-into-your-past-be-prepared/ Focus on the Needs of the Decision Maker All too often the job seeker is focused on what he or she is looking for in a job (i.e. income, benefits, location, function, responsibilities, title, stature, drive time, industry, and corporate culture). On the other hand, hiring executives have an entirely different ... http://www.employmentspot.com/employment-articles/employer-hot-buttons-what-employers-look-for/ You've got the degree and the resume. What more do you need? You need to stand out. Be different -- a commodity that your prospective employer can't do without. Learn what your employer is looking for, then market yourself appropriately. The trick is to stay true to your capabilities and skills, ... http://www.employmentspot.com/employment-articles/brand-you-learn-how-to-market-yourself-to-employers/ Many people pass by help wanted advertisements on their daily commutes or web browsing without taking notice. Not everyone who has access to posted job openings pays attention to them, which may be to that person’s detriment. Though you can keep your attention on your overall career objectives, ... http://www.employmentspot.com/employment-articles/help-wanted-top-ten-reasons-to-respond-to-help-wanted-ads/ Most people get their first job during their teenage years. This trend is evident during the summer months, when teenagers often work for approximately 8 to 10 weeks on their yearly vacation from classes. 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So how do you cope with the stress associated with losing a job ... http://www.employmentspot.com/employment-articles/a-12-step-program-for-surviving-unemployment/ Your job should provide not only a paycheck, but some measure of reward.  You probably spend at least 40 hours per week there.  A promotion may be the key to getting more reward out of your working hours.  But earning a promotion can be more work than ... http://www.employmentspot.com/employment-articles/employment-tips-to-earn-a-promotion/ First of all, never lie when giving your employment history to a potential employer. Employers ask about employment history specifically because it provides very important information about a potential employee. There are many accurate ways to verify someone’s employment history. It is therefore unwise to lie about your employment history. 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