BusinessWeek recently reported on the world’s top 10 open jobs. Employers around the world reported that the following positions could not be filled with enough talented employees. It’s not just a lack of educated engineers and finance professionals - the following jobs include white and blue collar positions. The staffing company Manpower recently released this list after consulting with companies around the world. Unfortunately, shortages of workers were reported even in areas with impoverished and unemployed people. This indicates a missing connection between employers and their potential workforce. Read on for this list of the “most wanted.”
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The long run of the bull market during the 1990s drew many people to the fast-paced, number-sexy world of high finance. The allure of a good salary and of gaining valuable financial knowledge through experience makes a business career a popular one.
However there are a limited number of high-ranking financial professionals such as equity analysts and investment bankers. "Generally, you need an advanced degree and usually some type of accreditation," said Edward, a financial professional in the investment field. "You don’t see too many ‘vice-president of finance’ postings in the newspaper." Read the rest of this entry
Whether you’re just entering the workforce or have been there for 30 years, it’s not uncommon to wonder what it would be like to spend a day in someone else’s shoes. Many career sites allow you to satisfy that curiosity without quitting your current job.
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What is a resume supposed to do?
It’s NOT to get you a job. It’s to get you a phone call inviting you in for an interview. If you go into an interview dressed in jeans, sneakers and a cut off T-shirt, in all probability, you won’t get the job. If you’re not qualified for the job, you won’t get it either. The resume is seen BEFORE you are. It better convey the information the company is looking for. If it doesn’t, it’s just like wearing a T-shirt.
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