There are millions of people searching the internet every day in order to find good jobs. Moreover, when they think about the highest paying jobs in the world they often think about professional athletes, actors, and performers, investors, and real estate developers. However, the above jobs are not the cases of high -paying jobs. Let's have a look at the list of highest-paying jobs of the world:
1. Chief Executive Officer (CEO)
Chief Executives are one of the highest paid employees in a company, and this post may be one of the most famous posts in any company. Although their salaries rank from $100,000 to $150,000 per year, they still get big bonus at the end of each year.
2. Judges
Lawmakers and the keepers of law are considered to be one of the fastest growing jobs. Moreover, judges whose requirements, discipline and appointment varies from place to place are officials who preside over the happenings in a court, and they make around $100,000 per year.
3. Pharmacists
Pharmacists generally carry out the requests for medicines from a prescribing doctor and then supply or dispense the medicine to the patients, and their salaries are around $115,000 per year.
4. Surgeons
Surgeons are regarded as the highest paying job with $181,250 income per year. However, becoming a surgeon means spending much time on the study at medical universities.
5. Internists
Internists deal with Internal Medicine. This branch and specialty of medicine concerns the diagnosis and non-surgical treatment of diseases of the internal organs, generally in adults. Besides that, they can earn $150,000 per year.
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by:Leland Mason
Saturday, July 30, 2011
Friday, July 29, 2011
10 High-paying Dirty Jobs
At some point in our lives, most of us have probably seen a task so revolting that we've admitted, "You couldn't pay me to do that." But not everyone feels that way. If a job needs to be done, chances are you can find someone to do it -- especially if the price is right.
Whether it's cleaning up human excrement or taking care of the dead, many people are willing to pay enough money not to do it, and they'll gladly pass the buck. Although most of us would rather live in blissful ignorance of what goes on in these nasty but necessary jobs, finding out the grisly details might send us thanking our lucky stars for our cushy jobs. On the other hand, taking a peek into the paychecks might have us considering a career change. If you're willing to get your hands dirty, you'll be able to rake in a nice living, in many cases for only a few months of work out of the year and without a college degree.
A dirty job may mean working with stuff that grosses most people out, but you can make a decent amount of money and you may also be happier with it. Some studies show that jobs with hands-on, manual activities make people happier than office jobs [BBC News]. In the movie "Office Space," the main character despised life as an office drone and finally finds happiness in a lowly construction job.
If you want to make a nice living but dread mind-numbing office work and fluorescent-lit cubicles, one of these jobs might be a perfect for you. But check a weak stomach at the door: These jobs entail revolting, dangerous and sometimes psychologically disturbing duties. First, we'll do a Dumpster dive into the life of a garbage collector.
Job 10: Garbage Collector
Most of us wash our hands of garbage as soon as we set it on the curb. If we can avoid the chore of taking the trash out, we toss our rubbish in the trash can and forget about it. Not so for the garbage collector.
If you've ever noticed an overflowing trashcan on a public street, you may have taken a moment to feel bad for the person who'll have to clean it all up. In the pinnacle of dirty jobs, garbage collectors have to deal hands-on with our trash, day in and day out. In this thankless job, they make sure it gets from our curbs to the landfill. Sanitation workers often put in long shifts, traveling up and down our streets to pick up trash while dodging impatient drivers -- who occasionally hit the guys who are emptying trash cans. That's one reason why trash collecting consistently ranks high on lists of dangerous jobs [source: Morsch].
Aside from angry drivers, these guys deal with forces of nature as well -- working in rain, snow and sleet. And let's not forget the smell. The reek of dirty diapers and rotting eggs can't be pleasant, especially combined with -- and particularly after -- stewing in the sun on a hot day. Even if sanitation engineers eventually get used to the smell, it probably doesn't make them popular after working a long shift.
Despite the dirt, the danger and the smell, there's no shortage of garbage collector jobs. The average annual salary for this occupation is about $43,000 [source: SimplyHired]. In California, the average hourly wage is $16.04, and in some places, the overtime can help shoot the pay to over $60,000 a year.
Job 9: Gastroenterologist
Sometimes the hardest tasks have to do with looking within ourselves. And we're not talking about soul-searching. Whatever we eat goes through a 25-foot (7.62 meter) journey in our digestive tract, and when problems arise, there's one kind of doctor we can go to for help -- the gastroenterologist -- also known as a GI doctor. These doctors specialize in the process that most of us wish would remain mysterious -- the body's digestion.
Nobody likes to talk about or describe their digestive problem. Whether it has to do with gas, abnormal stools or a pain in the rear, GIs diagnose and treat some of the most uncomfortable and embarrassing of ailments. So you can bet that the GI's patients aren't always happy to see him.
On top of it all, it's not easy to become a GI. These doctors have to go through four years of medical school, three years of residency and two to four years of a fellowship to become full-fledged gastroenterologists [source: AGA].
Why put yourself through so much grueling training for what's sure to be an aromatic job? Well, if helping people isn't enough of an incentive, it doesn't hurt that GIs make a handsome salary. Most GIs make between $250,000 and $400,000 a year -- not too crappy [source: Salary.com].
Job 8: Oil Rig Worker
To say that oil is a booming industry would be an understatement. Given that modern economies largely depend on it, and as prices soar, you can bet that companies will pay a lot to find and drill for this black gold. But for most workers, striking oil isn't so glamorous in real life. Daily life on an oil rig is dirty and dangerous.
Offshore rig life is especially difficult. It involves spending weeks at a time sleeping, eating and working 12-hour days or nights on a man-made drill rig in the middle of the ocean. Aside from the cramped conditions, heavy machinery and explosive materials make this a perilous job that requires hardhats and steel-toed boots. And the business side of oil drilling isn't the only part that's booming -- the machinery is extremely loud. Workers are typically required to wear earplugs on the job to prevent permanent hearing loss, and they communicate through hand signals.
But if you can stand the strenuous work and the time away from home, you'll be sitting pretty. Even lowly workers can get a nice annual pay over $40,000 [source: Miller]. Salaries can skyrocket for people with certain college degrees and for overseas work [source: OilJobFinder].
Job 7: Portable Toilet Cleaner
This job is a sort of combination of garbage collector and GI, and arguably more disgusting than both put together. Although most people in polite society methodically avoid situations where they need to use a portable toilet, modern outhouses can be lifesavers. As gross as they can be, they'd be worse without the folks who clean them for a living.
Using a tank and a vacuum wand, cleaners must suck up all the waste in a portable toilet. After picking up any stray toilet paper, they also wash down all surfaces that could possibly be soiled, including the walls. This is when a high-pressure hose comes in handy [source: Douglas]. Usually, cleaning one portable toilet takes only a few minutes, and most workers clean from 10 to 60 of them a day [source: AOL]. But it's not always that easy: Portable toilets that tip over require more damage control.
Nevertheless, some cleaners grin and bear it -- and take home $50,000 a year [source: AOL]
Job 6: Crab Fisherman
When most people think of fishing, they usually think of lazy afternoons on the lake and father-son bonding. It may come as a surprise, but fishing persistently ranks as the most deadly occupation in the U.S. [source: Christie].
If you've ever seen an episode of "Deadliest Catch," you probably have an idea of why that's true. Off the Alaskan shore, crab fisherman face freezing waters and storms that give way to gargantuan ocean waves. If the fishermen can protect themselves from being swept overboard in a storm, they'll still have to worry about the dangers of fishing machinery and coils on crab boats, which can also fling them overboard. And even if they avoid drowning, cold temperatures can give way to fatal hypothermia. These workers brave harsh conditions in shifts that can last as long as 21 hours to haul hefty catches [source: Miller].
But, as you might expect, the crab fishing industry is as lucrative as it is dangerous. For a few months of work out of the year, experienced workers can rake in about $60,000 [source: Miller]. It all depends on how successful the yield is for a particular boat.
Job 5: Sewer Inspector
Rats, roaches, dark passages and the occasional corpse -- no, we're not talking about a day in the life of Indiana Jones. In a much less glamorous role, the sewer worker deals with all of this stuff and more while braving the depths of the hundreds of miles of sewers beneath our cities.
After we've done our business in the bathroom, all we have to do is flush our waste goodbye, and we'll never have to see it again. But this isn't the case for the people who take care of our sewer systems. Their job entails walking and sometimes crawling through sewer tunnels to inspect for cracks, clogs and other problems. As if wading through human excrement didn't sound bad enough, some workers are also sewage divers. As you probably guessed, they have to go all out to swim through sewage to clean out clogs. In addition to the excrement, smell, and creepy crawly bugs and rats, sewer workers sometimes come across dead bodies, both animal and human.
Before you write off these employees as nuts for voluntarily diving into human waste, note that, with above a high school education, they can make over $60,000 a year [source: Speer]. Many people consider sewer inspectors noble stewards of Mother Earth because they keep our water and our streets clean.
Job 4: Coal Miner
Joining the ranks of garbage collecting and fishing, coal mining is also one of the most dangerous professions today [source: Alford]. Although mining has come a long way since "How Green Was My Valley" days, it remains a tough job. Coal mines contain methane, and explosions can occur when falling rocks cause sparks. What's more, unstable mines can collapse and kill workers.
Aside from these dangers, working directly with coal is literally dirty. Forget getting your hands dirty -- working in a coal mine will get your everything dirty. Coal dust coats all surfaces and contaminates the air. Just from breathing, coal miners ingest coal dust and sometimes develop black lung, a condition that causes shortness of breath and emphysema. Although improvements in mine ventilation have reduced the number of cases of black lung, it's still a problem [source: HealthAtoZ].
Nevertheless, even if it's covered in a film of black dust, money is still money. In West Virginia, where coal is a huge industry, coal miners earn an average annual salary of around $64,000 [source: Brook].
Job 3: Embalmer
Most cultures have long and ancient traditions of funeral rites and special treatment for the dead. Some of these traditions include ritualistic attempts to preserve the body as much as possible. Whereas ancient Egyptians would mummify, many modern cultures embalm.
When a person dies, the body quickly becomes pale and unsightly. This doesn't make for a very pleasant experience when family and friends say their goodbyes to their dearly departed loved ones. That's where the embalming process comes in. It delays the decomposition of a corpse and cosmetically restores it to look presentable for the viewing. It also sanitizes the body to prevent spreading infection [source: Aurora Casket Company].
The details of embalming aren't pretty. It involves first washing the body with germicidal soap and massaging out stiffness. Then embalmers drain the blood and gases and inject disinfecting embalming fluid. Preparing the face involves securing the mouth shut with wires and the eyes shut with glue [source: Redwood Funeral Society]. Morticians can also beautify the body with makeup, manicuring and shaving. They also dress the body before the funeral for viewing.
Embalmers are exposed to toxic cleaning chemicals during the process and to diseases from handling the bodies. In addition to needing a rock-solid constitution in dealing with corpses, those charged with this brave task also have to switch gears and tactfully interact with the family of the deceased.
Embalmers, morticians and mortuary workers earn about $41,000 on average, and the pay rises with experience [source: CNNMoney].
Job 2: Plumber
For the modern American, the idea of living without indoor plumbing is unthinkable. Plumbing may be one of the greatest advances of society because it offers us significant comfort and convenience. No longer do we have to step outside to brave harsh elements of nature to get water from a well or to enjoy the privacy of the outhouse. So when pipes get clogged or spring a leak, most of us can't last long without calling in a plumber.
Plumbers have the quintessential blue-collar job, often having to crouch under sinks or through the crawl spaces under houses. If these cramped and dirty conditions aren't bad enough, they deal with our revolting clogs and waste or dangerously hot pipes. Customers commonly call with plumbing emergencies at all hours, making schedules unpredictable.
But despite the drawbacks, plumbers make a nice living, as even entry level plumbers typically pull in between $35,000 and $40,000 a year [source: Salary.com]. On average, plumbers make about $47,000 annually [source: CollegeBoard].
Job 1: Crime Scene Cleaner
Talk about cleaning up after someone. In the aftermath of a bloody crime or the discovery of an illegal chemical lab, the police investigators rush in to save the day and bring the perpetrators to justice. But in the hurry to clean up crime in the city, police don't have time to clean up the walls. Be it blood and guts or hazardous chemicals, not a lot of people jump at the chance to be a crime scene cleaner.
Murders and suicides can get extra bloody. Throw in fragments of bone, gore and other body pieces strewn about the place, and you've got quite a mess. This job isn't for the faint of heart -- anyone who is prone to getting queasy or emotional won't succeed in this line of work. Developing stress disorders from this work isn't uncommon. It's also pretty dangerous. Even on days they don't have to deal with anthrax-laden labs, they do have to worry about getting infectious diseases from the body fluids. This means suiting up with hazardous materials protection gear.
Depending on how bad the mess is, the cleanup could take a few hours to a few days. But you won't hear these crime scene cleaners complaining too much -- they charge by the hour. With a little experience under your belt and flexibility with your work hours, you can easily make about $75,000 a year with this job [source: Sahadi]. Although you don't need a college degree to get a crime scene cleaning job, it can help boost that salary into six figures.
There's no doubt these past 10 jobs justify the old maxim, "It's a dirty job, but somebody's got to do it." Maybe the next time we see a garbage collector or meet a funeral home worker, we can tip our hats to them for doing the jobs that most of us couldn't handle for one day.
money.howstuffworks.com
by Jane McGrath
Whether it's cleaning up human excrement or taking care of the dead, many people are willing to pay enough money not to do it, and they'll gladly pass the buck. Although most of us would rather live in blissful ignorance of what goes on in these nasty but necessary jobs, finding out the grisly details might send us thanking our lucky stars for our cushy jobs. On the other hand, taking a peek into the paychecks might have us considering a career change. If you're willing to get your hands dirty, you'll be able to rake in a nice living, in many cases for only a few months of work out of the year and without a college degree.
A dirty job may mean working with stuff that grosses most people out, but you can make a decent amount of money and you may also be happier with it. Some studies show that jobs with hands-on, manual activities make people happier than office jobs [BBC News]. In the movie "Office Space," the main character despised life as an office drone and finally finds happiness in a lowly construction job.
If you want to make a nice living but dread mind-numbing office work and fluorescent-lit cubicles, one of these jobs might be a perfect for you. But check a weak stomach at the door: These jobs entail revolting, dangerous and sometimes psychologically disturbing duties. First, we'll do a Dumpster dive into the life of a garbage collector.
Job 10: Garbage Collector
Most of us wash our hands of garbage as soon as we set it on the curb. If we can avoid the chore of taking the trash out, we toss our rubbish in the trash can and forget about it. Not so for the garbage collector.
If you've ever noticed an overflowing trashcan on a public street, you may have taken a moment to feel bad for the person who'll have to clean it all up. In the pinnacle of dirty jobs, garbage collectors have to deal hands-on with our trash, day in and day out. In this thankless job, they make sure it gets from our curbs to the landfill. Sanitation workers often put in long shifts, traveling up and down our streets to pick up trash while dodging impatient drivers -- who occasionally hit the guys who are emptying trash cans. That's one reason why trash collecting consistently ranks high on lists of dangerous jobs [source: Morsch].
Aside from angry drivers, these guys deal with forces of nature as well -- working in rain, snow and sleet. And let's not forget the smell. The reek of dirty diapers and rotting eggs can't be pleasant, especially combined with -- and particularly after -- stewing in the sun on a hot day. Even if sanitation engineers eventually get used to the smell, it probably doesn't make them popular after working a long shift.
Despite the dirt, the danger and the smell, there's no shortage of garbage collector jobs. The average annual salary for this occupation is about $43,000 [source: SimplyHired]. In California, the average hourly wage is $16.04, and in some places, the overtime can help shoot the pay to over $60,000 a year.
Job 9: Gastroenterologist
Sometimes the hardest tasks have to do with looking within ourselves. And we're not talking about soul-searching. Whatever we eat goes through a 25-foot (7.62 meter) journey in our digestive tract, and when problems arise, there's one kind of doctor we can go to for help -- the gastroenterologist -- also known as a GI doctor. These doctors specialize in the process that most of us wish would remain mysterious -- the body's digestion.
Nobody likes to talk about or describe their digestive problem. Whether it has to do with gas, abnormal stools or a pain in the rear, GIs diagnose and treat some of the most uncomfortable and embarrassing of ailments. So you can bet that the GI's patients aren't always happy to see him.
On top of it all, it's not easy to become a GI. These doctors have to go through four years of medical school, three years of residency and two to four years of a fellowship to become full-fledged gastroenterologists [source: AGA].
Why put yourself through so much grueling training for what's sure to be an aromatic job? Well, if helping people isn't enough of an incentive, it doesn't hurt that GIs make a handsome salary. Most GIs make between $250,000 and $400,000 a year -- not too crappy [source: Salary.com].
Job 8: Oil Rig Worker
To say that oil is a booming industry would be an understatement. Given that modern economies largely depend on it, and as prices soar, you can bet that companies will pay a lot to find and drill for this black gold. But for most workers, striking oil isn't so glamorous in real life. Daily life on an oil rig is dirty and dangerous.
Offshore rig life is especially difficult. It involves spending weeks at a time sleeping, eating and working 12-hour days or nights on a man-made drill rig in the middle of the ocean. Aside from the cramped conditions, heavy machinery and explosive materials make this a perilous job that requires hardhats and steel-toed boots. And the business side of oil drilling isn't the only part that's booming -- the machinery is extremely loud. Workers are typically required to wear earplugs on the job to prevent permanent hearing loss, and they communicate through hand signals.
But if you can stand the strenuous work and the time away from home, you'll be sitting pretty. Even lowly workers can get a nice annual pay over $40,000 [source: Miller]. Salaries can skyrocket for people with certain college degrees and for overseas work [source: OilJobFinder].
Job 7: Portable Toilet Cleaner
This job is a sort of combination of garbage collector and GI, and arguably more disgusting than both put together. Although most people in polite society methodically avoid situations where they need to use a portable toilet, modern outhouses can be lifesavers. As gross as they can be, they'd be worse without the folks who clean them for a living.
Using a tank and a vacuum wand, cleaners must suck up all the waste in a portable toilet. After picking up any stray toilet paper, they also wash down all surfaces that could possibly be soiled, including the walls. This is when a high-pressure hose comes in handy [source: Douglas]. Usually, cleaning one portable toilet takes only a few minutes, and most workers clean from 10 to 60 of them a day [source: AOL]. But it's not always that easy: Portable toilets that tip over require more damage control.
Nevertheless, some cleaners grin and bear it -- and take home $50,000 a year [source: AOL]
Job 6: Crab Fisherman
When most people think of fishing, they usually think of lazy afternoons on the lake and father-son bonding. It may come as a surprise, but fishing persistently ranks as the most deadly occupation in the U.S. [source: Christie].
If you've ever seen an episode of "Deadliest Catch," you probably have an idea of why that's true. Off the Alaskan shore, crab fisherman face freezing waters and storms that give way to gargantuan ocean waves. If the fishermen can protect themselves from being swept overboard in a storm, they'll still have to worry about the dangers of fishing machinery and coils on crab boats, which can also fling them overboard. And even if they avoid drowning, cold temperatures can give way to fatal hypothermia. These workers brave harsh conditions in shifts that can last as long as 21 hours to haul hefty catches [source: Miller].
But, as you might expect, the crab fishing industry is as lucrative as it is dangerous. For a few months of work out of the year, experienced workers can rake in about $60,000 [source: Miller]. It all depends on how successful the yield is for a particular boat.
Job 5: Sewer Inspector
Rats, roaches, dark passages and the occasional corpse -- no, we're not talking about a day in the life of Indiana Jones. In a much less glamorous role, the sewer worker deals with all of this stuff and more while braving the depths of the hundreds of miles of sewers beneath our cities.
After we've done our business in the bathroom, all we have to do is flush our waste goodbye, and we'll never have to see it again. But this isn't the case for the people who take care of our sewer systems. Their job entails walking and sometimes crawling through sewer tunnels to inspect for cracks, clogs and other problems. As if wading through human excrement didn't sound bad enough, some workers are also sewage divers. As you probably guessed, they have to go all out to swim through sewage to clean out clogs. In addition to the excrement, smell, and creepy crawly bugs and rats, sewer workers sometimes come across dead bodies, both animal and human.
Before you write off these employees as nuts for voluntarily diving into human waste, note that, with above a high school education, they can make over $60,000 a year [source: Speer]. Many people consider sewer inspectors noble stewards of Mother Earth because they keep our water and our streets clean.
Job 4: Coal Miner
Joining the ranks of garbage collecting and fishing, coal mining is also one of the most dangerous professions today [source: Alford]. Although mining has come a long way since "How Green Was My Valley" days, it remains a tough job. Coal mines contain methane, and explosions can occur when falling rocks cause sparks. What's more, unstable mines can collapse and kill workers.
Aside from these dangers, working directly with coal is literally dirty. Forget getting your hands dirty -- working in a coal mine will get your everything dirty. Coal dust coats all surfaces and contaminates the air. Just from breathing, coal miners ingest coal dust and sometimes develop black lung, a condition that causes shortness of breath and emphysema. Although improvements in mine ventilation have reduced the number of cases of black lung, it's still a problem [source: HealthAtoZ].
Nevertheless, even if it's covered in a film of black dust, money is still money. In West Virginia, where coal is a huge industry, coal miners earn an average annual salary of around $64,000 [source: Brook].
Job 3: Embalmer
Most cultures have long and ancient traditions of funeral rites and special treatment for the dead. Some of these traditions include ritualistic attempts to preserve the body as much as possible. Whereas ancient Egyptians would mummify, many modern cultures embalm.
When a person dies, the body quickly becomes pale and unsightly. This doesn't make for a very pleasant experience when family and friends say their goodbyes to their dearly departed loved ones. That's where the embalming process comes in. It delays the decomposition of a corpse and cosmetically restores it to look presentable for the viewing. It also sanitizes the body to prevent spreading infection [source: Aurora Casket Company].
The details of embalming aren't pretty. It involves first washing the body with germicidal soap and massaging out stiffness. Then embalmers drain the blood and gases and inject disinfecting embalming fluid. Preparing the face involves securing the mouth shut with wires and the eyes shut with glue [source: Redwood Funeral Society]. Morticians can also beautify the body with makeup, manicuring and shaving. They also dress the body before the funeral for viewing.
Embalmers are exposed to toxic cleaning chemicals during the process and to diseases from handling the bodies. In addition to needing a rock-solid constitution in dealing with corpses, those charged with this brave task also have to switch gears and tactfully interact with the family of the deceased.
Embalmers, morticians and mortuary workers earn about $41,000 on average, and the pay rises with experience [source: CNNMoney].
Job 2: Plumber
For the modern American, the idea of living without indoor plumbing is unthinkable. Plumbing may be one of the greatest advances of society because it offers us significant comfort and convenience. No longer do we have to step outside to brave harsh elements of nature to get water from a well or to enjoy the privacy of the outhouse. So when pipes get clogged or spring a leak, most of us can't last long without calling in a plumber.
Plumbers have the quintessential blue-collar job, often having to crouch under sinks or through the crawl spaces under houses. If these cramped and dirty conditions aren't bad enough, they deal with our revolting clogs and waste or dangerously hot pipes. Customers commonly call with plumbing emergencies at all hours, making schedules unpredictable.
But despite the drawbacks, plumbers make a nice living, as even entry level plumbers typically pull in between $35,000 and $40,000 a year [source: Salary.com]. On average, plumbers make about $47,000 annually [source: CollegeBoard].
Job 1: Crime Scene Cleaner
Talk about cleaning up after someone. In the aftermath of a bloody crime or the discovery of an illegal chemical lab, the police investigators rush in to save the day and bring the perpetrators to justice. But in the hurry to clean up crime in the city, police don't have time to clean up the walls. Be it blood and guts or hazardous chemicals, not a lot of people jump at the chance to be a crime scene cleaner.
Murders and suicides can get extra bloody. Throw in fragments of bone, gore and other body pieces strewn about the place, and you've got quite a mess. This job isn't for the faint of heart -- anyone who is prone to getting queasy or emotional won't succeed in this line of work. Developing stress disorders from this work isn't uncommon. It's also pretty dangerous. Even on days they don't have to deal with anthrax-laden labs, they do have to worry about getting infectious diseases from the body fluids. This means suiting up with hazardous materials protection gear.
Depending on how bad the mess is, the cleanup could take a few hours to a few days. But you won't hear these crime scene cleaners complaining too much -- they charge by the hour. With a little experience under your belt and flexibility with your work hours, you can easily make about $75,000 a year with this job [source: Sahadi]. Although you don't need a college degree to get a crime scene cleaning job, it can help boost that salary into six figures.
There's no doubt these past 10 jobs justify the old maxim, "It's a dirty job, but somebody's got to do it." Maybe the next time we see a garbage collector or meet a funeral home worker, we can tip our hats to them for doing the jobs that most of us couldn't handle for one day.
money.howstuffworks.com
by Jane McGrath
Saturday, July 23, 2011
Best Executive Job Search Tips for 2011
Here are seven of the eleven responses she received, with advice on how to land your next great gig. Go to her article, Best Job Hunting Tips, for the full tips:
• Establish Goals – by Penny Loretto, Associate Director, Skidmore College and the About.com Guide to Internships
Avoid burnout by creating a doable plan with concrete goals.
• Stay Focused on Your Job Search – by Margaret Riley Dikel, author, RileyGuide.com
Stick with the resources and networking opportunities that focus on your target companies and industry.
• Get Current Job Listings – by GL Hoffman, CEO, LINKUP.com and JobDig.com
If you’re going to use job boards, go to ones like his LinkUp, which aggregates only current listings from company websites.
• Know What Makes You Stand Out – by William Arruda, founder of Reach, author of Career Distinction
Understand your brand. Determine what differentiates you from your job search competition and create your career marketing tools around that unique value you offer.
• Research the Company – by Avram Piltch, Online Editorial Director at LAPTOP Magazine
Devote at least two hours to researching the company online before each interview.
• Stalk the Company (Almost) – by William Fischer, co-founder of TwitJobSearch.com
Hiring managers are spreading the word on social media about job openings, before spending money on advertising them. Stay active on LinkedIn, Twitter and Facebook to learn about the opportunities before everyone else does.
• Relocate For a New Job – by Jay Martin, Chairman, JobSerf
Be willing to go where the jobs are, possibly at your own expense.
• And my contribution – Identify Companies That Are a Fit:
“Don’t even think about starting a job search campaign without first identifying and researching companies that will be a mutual good fit, so that you can build your brand and all your career marketing communications around what will resonate with them. If you don’t know who your target audience is and you try to cover too many bases, your resume and other career documents won’t hit home with anyone.”
executivecareerbrand.com
by Meg Guiseppi
• Establish Goals – by Penny Loretto, Associate Director, Skidmore College and the About.com Guide to Internships
Avoid burnout by creating a doable plan with concrete goals.
• Stay Focused on Your Job Search – by Margaret Riley Dikel, author, RileyGuide.com
Stick with the resources and networking opportunities that focus on your target companies and industry.
• Get Current Job Listings – by GL Hoffman, CEO, LINKUP.com and JobDig.com
If you’re going to use job boards, go to ones like his LinkUp, which aggregates only current listings from company websites.
• Know What Makes You Stand Out – by William Arruda, founder of Reach, author of Career Distinction
Understand your brand. Determine what differentiates you from your job search competition and create your career marketing tools around that unique value you offer.
• Research the Company – by Avram Piltch, Online Editorial Director at LAPTOP Magazine
Devote at least two hours to researching the company online before each interview.
• Stalk the Company (Almost) – by William Fischer, co-founder of TwitJobSearch.com
Hiring managers are spreading the word on social media about job openings, before spending money on advertising them. Stay active on LinkedIn, Twitter and Facebook to learn about the opportunities before everyone else does.
• Relocate For a New Job – by Jay Martin, Chairman, JobSerf
Be willing to go where the jobs are, possibly at your own expense.
• And my contribution – Identify Companies That Are a Fit:
“Don’t even think about starting a job search campaign without first identifying and researching companies that will be a mutual good fit, so that you can build your brand and all your career marketing communications around what will resonate with them. If you don’t know who your target audience is and you try to cover too many bases, your resume and other career documents won’t hit home with anyone.”
executivecareerbrand.com
by Meg Guiseppi
10 Hot Jobs In Big Demand
10 Hot Jobs In Big Demand: How My Job Stacks Up
My job is supposed to be hot and well-paying so says CNN Money.
Real quick, here are the 10 jobs that pay well and are in demand these days; I’ve italicized my job’s description below.
Medical Science Liaisons
They’re called MSLs and they are hired by pharmaceutical companies to be information providers between them and their clients such as doctors and insurers. They’re expected to make from $115,000 – $120,000 plus 10% – 20% bonus.
Internet Sales And Marketing Account Directors
I suppose these are people in sales and marketing who work for internet companies and do their advertising for them. Kinda like the creative minds behind this. They’re expected to make $120,000 – $150,000; variations are based on which city they work.
General Managers at Premier Resorts and Hotels
Does this sound like a dream job or what? Who wouldn’t want to work in a resort as a highly paid manager? But it may not be the paradise you think with customer service and management issues that are the staple of this job. This’ll take you an average of 15 years to reach but the pay is amazing: $150,000 – $250,000.
Designer of Athletic/Active Wear
Entry level pays you $30,000 but an experienced, successful designer makes $90,000 – $200,000. Wow, I didn’t know it was THAT good!
Construction Estimators
They price out the material costs for a project and make $55,000 – $75,000.
Construction Project Managers
They oversee projects in construction and make $55,000 – $100,000+.
IT SQL Database Administrators
Pay is in the six figures at larger cities: $100,000+.
IT .NET and Java Developers
Similar to SQL DB administrators, they can get paid $100,000 and above. So I’m a database and Java engineer and am constantly surrounded by others of similar background. Though most of us aren’t hurting financially (and to be honest, some of us still get paid under $100,000), it’s not uncommon for us and other white collar professionals to feel the daily grind of long, intense hours and exhaustion. It gets pretty tough at the managerial level when more responsibility is heaped upon you and you need to account for the success of your team and projects, all usually under a restricted budget. The politics sucks like in any other place, but it’s still a creative job and pays decently.
Accounting: Staff Accountants
Pencil pushing and calculator tapping will get you $50,000 – $70,000. Not bad! I’ve considered this route earlier in my life.
Accounting: Financial Analysts
Your corporate financial skills can get you $55,000 – $100,000. I thought I’d try this out one day, but then it could just be a case of “out of the frying pan, into the fire.”
Looks like I’m supposed to be in good shape right? Well, it really all depends on where you live and the cost of living there. I said it then and I’ll say it again that the “well-paid” aspect of a job is but relative and needs to be reevaluated against its location. Here in Silicon Valley, one Java programmer alone is as stretched as anyone else, unless of course, he (or she) has no dependents. But two Java programmers in one household does make a difference; which unfortunately, is not our situation at this point in time. I still wonder how some of my colleagues are able to swing it here with one salary, a spouse and at least two kids. I’ve seen it happen, and I guess it CAN still happen… but they’re a dying breed around here.
thedigeratilife.com
by Silicon Valley
My job is supposed to be hot and well-paying so says CNN Money.
Real quick, here are the 10 jobs that pay well and are in demand these days; I’ve italicized my job’s description below.
Medical Science Liaisons
They’re called MSLs and they are hired by pharmaceutical companies to be information providers between them and their clients such as doctors and insurers. They’re expected to make from $115,000 – $120,000 plus 10% – 20% bonus.
Internet Sales And Marketing Account Directors
I suppose these are people in sales and marketing who work for internet companies and do their advertising for them. Kinda like the creative minds behind this. They’re expected to make $120,000 – $150,000; variations are based on which city they work.
General Managers at Premier Resorts and Hotels
Does this sound like a dream job or what? Who wouldn’t want to work in a resort as a highly paid manager? But it may not be the paradise you think with customer service and management issues that are the staple of this job. This’ll take you an average of 15 years to reach but the pay is amazing: $150,000 – $250,000.
Designer of Athletic/Active Wear
Entry level pays you $30,000 but an experienced, successful designer makes $90,000 – $200,000. Wow, I didn’t know it was THAT good!
Construction Estimators
They price out the material costs for a project and make $55,000 – $75,000.
Construction Project Managers
They oversee projects in construction and make $55,000 – $100,000+.
IT SQL Database Administrators
Pay is in the six figures at larger cities: $100,000+.
IT .NET and Java Developers
Similar to SQL DB administrators, they can get paid $100,000 and above. So I’m a database and Java engineer and am constantly surrounded by others of similar background. Though most of us aren’t hurting financially (and to be honest, some of us still get paid under $100,000), it’s not uncommon for us and other white collar professionals to feel the daily grind of long, intense hours and exhaustion. It gets pretty tough at the managerial level when more responsibility is heaped upon you and you need to account for the success of your team and projects, all usually under a restricted budget. The politics sucks like in any other place, but it’s still a creative job and pays decently.
Accounting: Staff Accountants
Pencil pushing and calculator tapping will get you $50,000 – $70,000. Not bad! I’ve considered this route earlier in my life.
Accounting: Financial Analysts
Your corporate financial skills can get you $55,000 – $100,000. I thought I’d try this out one day, but then it could just be a case of “out of the frying pan, into the fire.”
Looks like I’m supposed to be in good shape right? Well, it really all depends on where you live and the cost of living there. I said it then and I’ll say it again that the “well-paid” aspect of a job is but relative and needs to be reevaluated against its location. Here in Silicon Valley, one Java programmer alone is as stretched as anyone else, unless of course, he (or she) has no dependents. But two Java programmers in one household does make a difference; which unfortunately, is not our situation at this point in time. I still wonder how some of my colleagues are able to swing it here with one salary, a spouse and at least two kids. I’ve seen it happen, and I guess it CAN still happen… but they’re a dying breed around here.
thedigeratilife.com
by Silicon Valley
Friday, July 22, 2011
Six Quick-Start Careers
Are you feeling stuck in a job you hate? Floundering in a job search that isn't going anywhere?
Don't despair: a quick education program could provide the jolt you need to find the right career.
There is no time like the present to explore your options for going back to school. With many schools offering rolling admissions and even online instruction, it's never been easier to get started.
[Search for career preparation programs now]
With the right education, you could be prepared for a new career in just one to two years. That's a small investment in time that could reap big rewards over the length of your career.
Check out these six solid careers - and learn how you can prepare for them.
Career #1 - Human Resources Assistant
For a stable, rewarding career that you can prepare for quickly, consider a career in human resources. As a human resources assistant, you'll be responsible for maintaining important information about your organization's employees - like their earnings, health and life insurance plans, and tax withholdings.
Quick education: You can earn your associate's degree in human resources in two years. If you already have a bachelor's degree in another field, you can earn a certificate in human resources in just one year.
Good compensation: The average annual income for human resources assistants is $37,840. The top ten percent average at $53,160 a year.*
[Search for HR programs near you now]
Career #2 - Paralegal
Intrigued by the law? Prepare for an in-demand career as a paralegal in less than a year. The U.S. Department of Labor expects paralegal jobs to grow 28 percent from 2008 to 2018. As a paralegal, you may prepare arguments, obtain affidavits, and help lawyers prepare for cases.
Quick education: Do you already have a bachelor's degree? If so, you might be able to earn a certificate in paralegal studies in just a few months. If not, consider earning your associate's degree in two years.
Good compensation: Paralegals have an average annual income of $50,080. The highest ten percent earn more than $75,000.
[Search for Paralegal programs near you now]
Career #3 - Medical Assistant
The U.S. Department of Labor lists health care as one of the fastest-growing industries in our country. Take part in this boom by completing a medical assistant program in two years or less. As a medical assistant, you'll handle office tasks, take patient medical histories...you might even perform basic laboratory tests.
Quick education: You can earn a certificate or diploma in about one year. Another quick education option is an associate's degree in medical assisting, which you can complete in about two years. Even in quick programs, you'll build a variety of skills to help you in your new career, including transcription and insurance processing.
Good compensation: Medical assistants have an average annual income of $29,450. The top ten percent have an average annual wage of $39,970.
[Search for Medical Assistant programs near you now]
Career #4 - Bookkeeper
Join the 2.1 million bookkeepers who are working today with an accounting education program. The U.S. Department of Labor projects a 10 percent jump in opportunities through 2018. As a bookkeeper, you'll handle financial records like taxes, accounts payable and receivable, and payroll.
Quick education: Prepare to step into this field by earning an associate's degree in just two years. You'll study subjects like accounting and familiarize yourself with the latest computer software that the job requires.
Good compensation: Bookkeepers, who work in every industry imaginable, have an average annual income of $34,750. The top ten percent can make more than $50,450 a year.
[Search for Accounting or Business programs near you now]
Career #5 - Dental Assistant
Want to get hired as a dental assistant? Well, what are you waiting for? According to the U.S. Department of Labor, jobs for dental assistants are expected to grow 36 percent through 2018. As a dental assistant, you'll make appointments, sterilize equipment, and help dentists during procedures.
Quick education: You could earn a certificate in dental assisting in just one year, or an associate's degree in two years. Many education programs focus on a dental assistant's daily duties, including how to interact with patients and how to help keep the dental office running smoothly.
Good compensation: Dental assistants have an average annual income of $34,000. The top ten percent can average at more than $47,070 a year.
[Search for Dental Assisting programs near you now]
Career #6 - Registered Nurse
If you feel the calling to pursue a registered nursing career, you can prepare for this rewarding profession in two years or less. It's a smart career move too...the U.S. Department of Labor expects job opportunities to soar 22 percent through 2018. As a nurse, you would work with patients, run diagnostic tests, and administer medications.
Quick education: Earn an associate's degree or certificate in nursing in a few years. If you already have a bachelor's degree in another field, you could enroll in an accelerated Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) program to earn your degree in less time.
Good compensation: Registered nurses have an average annual income of $66,530. The top ten percent average at $93,700 a year.
By Jennifer Berry
Don't despair: a quick education program could provide the jolt you need to find the right career.
There is no time like the present to explore your options for going back to school. With many schools offering rolling admissions and even online instruction, it's never been easier to get started.
[Search for career preparation programs now]
With the right education, you could be prepared for a new career in just one to two years. That's a small investment in time that could reap big rewards over the length of your career.
Check out these six solid careers - and learn how you can prepare for them.
Career #1 - Human Resources Assistant
For a stable, rewarding career that you can prepare for quickly, consider a career in human resources. As a human resources assistant, you'll be responsible for maintaining important information about your organization's employees - like their earnings, health and life insurance plans, and tax withholdings.
Quick education: You can earn your associate's degree in human resources in two years. If you already have a bachelor's degree in another field, you can earn a certificate in human resources in just one year.
Good compensation: The average annual income for human resources assistants is $37,840. The top ten percent average at $53,160 a year.*
[Search for HR programs near you now]
Career #2 - Paralegal
Intrigued by the law? Prepare for an in-demand career as a paralegal in less than a year. The U.S. Department of Labor expects paralegal jobs to grow 28 percent from 2008 to 2018. As a paralegal, you may prepare arguments, obtain affidavits, and help lawyers prepare for cases.
Quick education: Do you already have a bachelor's degree? If so, you might be able to earn a certificate in paralegal studies in just a few months. If not, consider earning your associate's degree in two years.
Good compensation: Paralegals have an average annual income of $50,080. The highest ten percent earn more than $75,000.
[Search for Paralegal programs near you now]
Career #3 - Medical Assistant
The U.S. Department of Labor lists health care as one of the fastest-growing industries in our country. Take part in this boom by completing a medical assistant program in two years or less. As a medical assistant, you'll handle office tasks, take patient medical histories...you might even perform basic laboratory tests.
Quick education: You can earn a certificate or diploma in about one year. Another quick education option is an associate's degree in medical assisting, which you can complete in about two years. Even in quick programs, you'll build a variety of skills to help you in your new career, including transcription and insurance processing.
Good compensation: Medical assistants have an average annual income of $29,450. The top ten percent have an average annual wage of $39,970.
[Search for Medical Assistant programs near you now]
Career #4 - Bookkeeper
Join the 2.1 million bookkeepers who are working today with an accounting education program. The U.S. Department of Labor projects a 10 percent jump in opportunities through 2018. As a bookkeeper, you'll handle financial records like taxes, accounts payable and receivable, and payroll.
Quick education: Prepare to step into this field by earning an associate's degree in just two years. You'll study subjects like accounting and familiarize yourself with the latest computer software that the job requires.
Good compensation: Bookkeepers, who work in every industry imaginable, have an average annual income of $34,750. The top ten percent can make more than $50,450 a year.
[Search for Accounting or Business programs near you now]
Career #5 - Dental Assistant
Want to get hired as a dental assistant? Well, what are you waiting for? According to the U.S. Department of Labor, jobs for dental assistants are expected to grow 36 percent through 2018. As a dental assistant, you'll make appointments, sterilize equipment, and help dentists during procedures.
Quick education: You could earn a certificate in dental assisting in just one year, or an associate's degree in two years. Many education programs focus on a dental assistant's daily duties, including how to interact with patients and how to help keep the dental office running smoothly.
Good compensation: Dental assistants have an average annual income of $34,000. The top ten percent can average at more than $47,070 a year.
[Search for Dental Assisting programs near you now]
Career #6 - Registered Nurse
If you feel the calling to pursue a registered nursing career, you can prepare for this rewarding profession in two years or less. It's a smart career move too...the U.S. Department of Labor expects job opportunities to soar 22 percent through 2018. As a nurse, you would work with patients, run diagnostic tests, and administer medications.
Quick education: Earn an associate's degree or certificate in nursing in a few years. If you already have a bachelor's degree in another field, you could enroll in an accelerated Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) program to earn your degree in less time.
Good compensation: Registered nurses have an average annual income of $66,530. The top ten percent average at $93,700 a year.
By Jennifer Berry
Saturday, July 16, 2011
Brand Building in Today's World
In today's market, where companies compete fiercely against each other to garner the attention of customers, Brand building plays an important part in building brand awareness in the market. There are some companies which are known all over the world because of the efforts they have put in building their brand. There are several reputed companies that customers are able to relate to. Let is know about the importance of brand building by doing a case-study of Apple, the manufacturer of the iPhone.
The Importance of Brand Building
Apple, the manufacturer of iPhones, has launched only four models till date while its competitors have come out with a new range of phones almost every week. Despite this, Apple has been able to create a formidable image for itself and whenever a new product is launched, people queue up from midnight outside Apple stores. Why is there such a disparity in the consumer's behavior? Other companies also manufacture mobile phones which have equally good, if not better, technology but they have to spend a lot of money to get their products to be noticed in the public eye. Well, many thinkers believe that Apple has been able to create a niche for themselves. Owning an Apple product is considered to be a status-symbol, and their products sell on their brand name which complements its innovative technology. For example, when iPhone 4G was released last year, consumers experienced a host of problems, the most prominent among them being the loss of signal when the phone was held in the left hand. Although, such a major glitch could have proven to be disastrous for any other company, Apple reacted swiftly to make amends for the fault and iPhone 4G was one of the bestsellers of last year.
The above case-study describes the importance of brand building in today's world. When consumers have to choose between products which are more or less similar, it is the image of the company that influences their choice. Therefore, it is important for the companies to invest their time and effort in building a strong brand. Building your brand helps in building the intangible value of your company, which can create a long-lasting impression on the customers. Some companies shy away from investing in brand building as it takes some initial investments but the organizations have to realize that the returns of this initial investment would be there for a long time. Building your brand will help you to develop a customer base which would remain loyal to your company through thick and thin. It will lead to a greater appreciation of your products apart from increasing their perceived value. Let us take a look at some tips and strategies which can help you in building a brand.
Tips for Brand Building
One of the first steps in brand building is a belief in your organization and what it stands for. If you are able to inculcate a feeling of confidence and self-belief in your employees, it will surely reflect on the efficiency of your company. But on the other hand, if your employees do not have a high regard for the values of the organization, they will fail in performing to the best of the abilities. Brand building helps your employees to relate to the company and feel that they are a part of it. "I am an IBMer", is one of the punchlines for the advert of International Business Machines. So, it is important that you have an effective policy in place which motivates your employees to believe in their abilities and put in their best effort.
Taking steps for building your brand alone may not alone bring results, so it is important that you measure and monitor the level of progress. Various organizations are content with developing effective plans but it is important to ensure that what is written on paper is put to action. Monitoring your brand building activity also helps you to get a feedback from your employees about what they think is working right for them, and what steps can be taken to improve the project.
Your brand building strategy should be focused on creating a unique identity for yourself. There are various companies that simply alter the name of a successful brand to make their presence felt in the market, and more often than not, this strategy boomerangs as customers are skeptical about the name or perceive it to be a counterfeit. It is important therefore, that you think creatively and put in an effort to differentiate your brand from others.
Brand building is carried out to create a positive perception of your company in the minds of customers but some companies go into an overdrive while trying to create a good image of their brand. The crucial point here is the relevancy. Every product is aimed at a particular market and it is important that you keep your target audience in mind. If your product is aimed at a relatively smaller customer base, it is advisable to not stretch your brand too much. Similarly, if you have a large target customer base, it is important that your brand is able to fit into a wider range.
These were some tips on brand building. Brand building is an important component of a successful business can make a positive impact on the image of your organization. We hope this article provides you with some useful information on the importance of brand building in today's world and the various steps that you can take to include it in your business.
buzzle.com
By Rahul Pandita
The Importance of Brand Building
Apple, the manufacturer of iPhones, has launched only four models till date while its competitors have come out with a new range of phones almost every week. Despite this, Apple has been able to create a formidable image for itself and whenever a new product is launched, people queue up from midnight outside Apple stores. Why is there such a disparity in the consumer's behavior? Other companies also manufacture mobile phones which have equally good, if not better, technology but they have to spend a lot of money to get their products to be noticed in the public eye. Well, many thinkers believe that Apple has been able to create a niche for themselves. Owning an Apple product is considered to be a status-symbol, and their products sell on their brand name which complements its innovative technology. For example, when iPhone 4G was released last year, consumers experienced a host of problems, the most prominent among them being the loss of signal when the phone was held in the left hand. Although, such a major glitch could have proven to be disastrous for any other company, Apple reacted swiftly to make amends for the fault and iPhone 4G was one of the bestsellers of last year.
The above case-study describes the importance of brand building in today's world. When consumers have to choose between products which are more or less similar, it is the image of the company that influences their choice. Therefore, it is important for the companies to invest their time and effort in building a strong brand. Building your brand helps in building the intangible value of your company, which can create a long-lasting impression on the customers. Some companies shy away from investing in brand building as it takes some initial investments but the organizations have to realize that the returns of this initial investment would be there for a long time. Building your brand will help you to develop a customer base which would remain loyal to your company through thick and thin. It will lead to a greater appreciation of your products apart from increasing their perceived value. Let us take a look at some tips and strategies which can help you in building a brand.
Tips for Brand Building
One of the first steps in brand building is a belief in your organization and what it stands for. If you are able to inculcate a feeling of confidence and self-belief in your employees, it will surely reflect on the efficiency of your company. But on the other hand, if your employees do not have a high regard for the values of the organization, they will fail in performing to the best of the abilities. Brand building helps your employees to relate to the company and feel that they are a part of it. "I am an IBMer", is one of the punchlines for the advert of International Business Machines. So, it is important that you have an effective policy in place which motivates your employees to believe in their abilities and put in their best effort.
Taking steps for building your brand alone may not alone bring results, so it is important that you measure and monitor the level of progress. Various organizations are content with developing effective plans but it is important to ensure that what is written on paper is put to action. Monitoring your brand building activity also helps you to get a feedback from your employees about what they think is working right for them, and what steps can be taken to improve the project.
Your brand building strategy should be focused on creating a unique identity for yourself. There are various companies that simply alter the name of a successful brand to make their presence felt in the market, and more often than not, this strategy boomerangs as customers are skeptical about the name or perceive it to be a counterfeit. It is important therefore, that you think creatively and put in an effort to differentiate your brand from others.
Brand building is carried out to create a positive perception of your company in the minds of customers but some companies go into an overdrive while trying to create a good image of their brand. The crucial point here is the relevancy. Every product is aimed at a particular market and it is important that you keep your target audience in mind. If your product is aimed at a relatively smaller customer base, it is advisable to not stretch your brand too much. Similarly, if you have a large target customer base, it is important that your brand is able to fit into a wider range.
These were some tips on brand building. Brand building is an important component of a successful business can make a positive impact on the image of your organization. We hope this article provides you with some useful information on the importance of brand building in today's world and the various steps that you can take to include it in your business.
buzzle.com
By Rahul Pandita
Tuesday, July 12, 2011
11 hot skills for 2011
Thanks to a federal mandate to implement electronic health records (EHR) systems, she has the funds in her 2011 budget to hire 11 new employees for projects ranging from database analysis and design to wireless device implementation.
"I'm bringing people on staff now who have extreme database experience," says Thompson, who works at the health care network's Benedictine Hospital campus in New York. She also needs someone with systems analysis and design experience, as well as someone who can communicate with clinicians about their workflow and then adapt a vendor's software to fit the hospital's needs.
"It's a very exciting time," she adds. "This is the first time in my entire IT career where I have been able to hire people. I'm loving this!"
After months of staff cuts or hiring freezes, many U.S. companies are planning to hire IT employees with highly valued skills. The percentage of respondents to Computerworld's annual Forecast survey who said they plan to increase staff size in the next 12 months increased slightly, from 20% in last year's survey to 23% this year.
"We're talking about hiring. It's happening now," says Dave Willmer, executive director of IT staffing services firm Robert Half Technology and a Computerworld.com columnist. "Companies that cut staff or implemented hiring freezes are realizing they need employees now to help upgrade IT systems and prepare their firms for potential growth."
What's more, IT managers are taking the opportunity to mold their departments into profit-making business units.
Computerworld's survey uncovered these 11 must-have skills.
1. Programming and Application Development
About 47% of the survey respondents who said they plan to hire IT professionals in the next year will be looking for people with programming or application development skills. Moreover, Monster.com reports that three quarters of 245 HR managers and recruiters it surveyed in May plan to hire IT staffers with applications expertise by the end of this year.
"Those skills are separate from enterprise business applications," says David Foote, CEO and chief research officer at Foote Partners LLC in Vero Beach, Fla. In this volatile market, companies need to quickly reposition, as well as use IT to grow the business through new products and innovation. So "RAD, rapid programming and agile programming seem to be coming back. Companies are starting to increase some of their pay [in these areas], which means they're looking for more capabilities in their companies," he says.
2. Project Management
Kathleen Kay has put project managers at the top of her 2011 hiring list at Comerica Bank. With some 140 IT projects on the schedule, she will need people to oversee Web and mobile initiatives, a treasury management product rollout and a legacy applications refresh, among other efforts.
The Dallas-based bank will fill those needs by hiring new people and retraining existing employees. "
We are very passionate about investing in our people and making sure they stay up to speed on skills with emerging technologies," says Kay, senior vice president of business technology services.
People with project management skills will be sought by 43% of Computerworld's survey respondents who plan to make new hires, and by more than half of those polled by Monster.com.
3. Help Desk/Technical Support
Only 20% of Microsoft customers had converted to Windows 7 as of July 2010, according to Microsoft. "That leaves 80%. They have to move over. It's not a matter of choice," Willmer says. That may be one reason why help desk and technical support skills will be high-priority in 2011 for 42% of survey-takers who are hiring.
What's more, major conversions like those in the health care arena, driven by the EHR mandate, require a lot of help desk support for users. "These aren't just people doing password resets. They're probably technically savvy as well as having that health care background," Willmer adds.
4. Networking
Networking skills are in demand among 38% of Computerworld survey respondents who said they're hiring. And those jobs were identified as the most challenging to fill in a Robert Half Technology survey of 1,400 CIOs.
"Networking is closely tied to virtualization," says Willmer. "Finding somebody with that virtualization experience and the ability to convert nonvirtual environments into virtual environments probably is the biggest reason" some networking skills are hard to find.
5. Security
"Security is the only area of certified IT skills that has never had a negative quarter throughout this entire recession," Foote says. "We've never had a three-month period with a loss or decline in premiums for these people." Demand is being driven by regulatory compliance needs and by customer demand for tools with built-in security features.
Valuable security skills include expertise in identity and access management, threat and vulnerability assessment, encryption, data loss prevention, incident analysis, governance, compliance and auditing, biometrics, Web content filtering, safeguards for voice-over-IP systems and e-discovery support for litigation.
6. Data Center
Of the Computerworld survey respondents who will be hiring in the next year, some 21% said that data center skills, including storage experience, will be in top demand.
"Storage is becoming more important as we go to network-attached storage [and storage-area networks]," says Suzanne Gordon, CIO at SAS Institute Inc. in Cary, N.C. Finding people with expertise in particular storage areas is important, she says, "but they should also be able to step back and look at it strategically: Are we putting the right things in the right places, and spending the right amount of money for safety and backup of the different types of data?"
7. Web 2.0
IT workers with next-generation Web skills will also be sought-after in 2011, according to 17% of Computerworld's respondents who plan to add new staffers in the next year. Hot Web 2.0 skills include expertise in Adobe Flex, JavaScript, Adobe Flash, AJAX and JavaScript Object Notation.
In the financial services industry, for example, "Web and mobile products are huge," says Comerica's Kay. "We have several projects ongoing that are geared around proving further Web and mobile functionality."
8. Telecommunications
At Palmetto Health in Columbia, S.C., Michelle Edwards wants to hire staff with skills in unified communications. The health care provider is seeking people who can design an infrastructure and integrate various communications tools, including instant messaging, IP phones and remote access.
"In a hospital, you have urgent needs for patient care, on-call needs and remote needs. We want to make sure we understand all those needs," as well as the security issues around those communications devices, says Edwards, senior vice president and CIO.
Some 16% of Computerworld's survey-takers who plan to hire will be looking for telecommunications skills into 2011.
9. Business Intelligence
As data proliferates and IT departments look for ways to contribute to the company's profitability, business intelligence skills will be highly sought-after in 2011, according to 13% of survey respondents.
Palmetto Health is using an EHR system and staffers have been "very good about putting information in, but we haven't done as well taking that data and making it usable," Edwards says. "We're being forced to do a better job with presenting the information that we're capturing" and sharing it through statewide health information exchange networks, she adds.
10. Collaboration Architecture
Collaboration architecture expertise is high on Campbell Soup Co.'s list of hot skills, says Donna Braunschweig, senior director of IT, enterprise portfolio and strategy. The company constantly looks at "how we can help the end-user experience be better by understanding how things like portals, Web and audio can integrate, and what does that need to look like to be able to have better collaboration across the company?" she says.
While most of Campbell's collaboration tools are hosted offerings from service providers, Braunschweig says she still needs employees who can manage those vendors and understand the technology.
11. Business Acumen and Communication Skills
You won't find this in any IT job titles, but most companies in 2011 will seek IT employees who understand the business and can communicate technical concepts to business units and customers.
Campbell requires IT employees to have four types of competencies: business and financial acumen, functional depth, leadership skills and a global mind-set. "Sometimes people think of IT as just technical skills, and it's not," Braunschweig says.
At HealthAlliance, Thompson recruits IT staffers who can communicate well both orally and in writing. "I also want to have a reference of someone who knows how you speak about IT issues to people who are not computer-savvy," she adds.
Overall, the outlook for 2011 remains volatile, and IT groups will need workers whose skills can help them adapt to rapidly changing market conditions. But as IT units move from a support role to a profitability model, "now they are able to move more quickly," Foote says. "I don't think the [IT] world is ever going to return to what it was in 2008, but it's a very positive thing."
computerworld.com
By Stacy Collett
"I'm bringing people on staff now who have extreme database experience," says Thompson, who works at the health care network's Benedictine Hospital campus in New York. She also needs someone with systems analysis and design experience, as well as someone who can communicate with clinicians about their workflow and then adapt a vendor's software to fit the hospital's needs.
"It's a very exciting time," she adds. "This is the first time in my entire IT career where I have been able to hire people. I'm loving this!"
After months of staff cuts or hiring freezes, many U.S. companies are planning to hire IT employees with highly valued skills. The percentage of respondents to Computerworld's annual Forecast survey who said they plan to increase staff size in the next 12 months increased slightly, from 20% in last year's survey to 23% this year.
"We're talking about hiring. It's happening now," says Dave Willmer, executive director of IT staffing services firm Robert Half Technology and a Computerworld.com columnist. "Companies that cut staff or implemented hiring freezes are realizing they need employees now to help upgrade IT systems and prepare their firms for potential growth."
What's more, IT managers are taking the opportunity to mold their departments into profit-making business units.
Computerworld's survey uncovered these 11 must-have skills.
1. Programming and Application Development
About 47% of the survey respondents who said they plan to hire IT professionals in the next year will be looking for people with programming or application development skills. Moreover, Monster.com reports that three quarters of 245 HR managers and recruiters it surveyed in May plan to hire IT staffers with applications expertise by the end of this year.
"Those skills are separate from enterprise business applications," says David Foote, CEO and chief research officer at Foote Partners LLC in Vero Beach, Fla. In this volatile market, companies need to quickly reposition, as well as use IT to grow the business through new products and innovation. So "RAD, rapid programming and agile programming seem to be coming back. Companies are starting to increase some of their pay [in these areas], which means they're looking for more capabilities in their companies," he says.
2. Project Management
Kathleen Kay has put project managers at the top of her 2011 hiring list at Comerica Bank. With some 140 IT projects on the schedule, she will need people to oversee Web and mobile initiatives, a treasury management product rollout and a legacy applications refresh, among other efforts.
The Dallas-based bank will fill those needs by hiring new people and retraining existing employees. "
We are very passionate about investing in our people and making sure they stay up to speed on skills with emerging technologies," says Kay, senior vice president of business technology services.
People with project management skills will be sought by 43% of Computerworld's survey respondents who plan to make new hires, and by more than half of those polled by Monster.com.
3. Help Desk/Technical Support
Only 20% of Microsoft customers had converted to Windows 7 as of July 2010, according to Microsoft. "That leaves 80%. They have to move over. It's not a matter of choice," Willmer says. That may be one reason why help desk and technical support skills will be high-priority in 2011 for 42% of survey-takers who are hiring.
What's more, major conversions like those in the health care arena, driven by the EHR mandate, require a lot of help desk support for users. "These aren't just people doing password resets. They're probably technically savvy as well as having that health care background," Willmer adds.
4. Networking
Networking skills are in demand among 38% of Computerworld survey respondents who said they're hiring. And those jobs were identified as the most challenging to fill in a Robert Half Technology survey of 1,400 CIOs.
"Networking is closely tied to virtualization," says Willmer. "Finding somebody with that virtualization experience and the ability to convert nonvirtual environments into virtual environments probably is the biggest reason" some networking skills are hard to find.
5. Security
"Security is the only area of certified IT skills that has never had a negative quarter throughout this entire recession," Foote says. "We've never had a three-month period with a loss or decline in premiums for these people." Demand is being driven by regulatory compliance needs and by customer demand for tools with built-in security features.
Valuable security skills include expertise in identity and access management, threat and vulnerability assessment, encryption, data loss prevention, incident analysis, governance, compliance and auditing, biometrics, Web content filtering, safeguards for voice-over-IP systems and e-discovery support for litigation.
6. Data Center
Of the Computerworld survey respondents who will be hiring in the next year, some 21% said that data center skills, including storage experience, will be in top demand.
"Storage is becoming more important as we go to network-attached storage [and storage-area networks]," says Suzanne Gordon, CIO at SAS Institute Inc. in Cary, N.C. Finding people with expertise in particular storage areas is important, she says, "but they should also be able to step back and look at it strategically: Are we putting the right things in the right places, and spending the right amount of money for safety and backup of the different types of data?"
7. Web 2.0
IT workers with next-generation Web skills will also be sought-after in 2011, according to 17% of Computerworld's respondents who plan to add new staffers in the next year. Hot Web 2.0 skills include expertise in Adobe Flex, JavaScript, Adobe Flash, AJAX and JavaScript Object Notation.
In the financial services industry, for example, "Web and mobile products are huge," says Comerica's Kay. "We have several projects ongoing that are geared around proving further Web and mobile functionality."
8. Telecommunications
At Palmetto Health in Columbia, S.C., Michelle Edwards wants to hire staff with skills in unified communications. The health care provider is seeking people who can design an infrastructure and integrate various communications tools, including instant messaging, IP phones and remote access.
"In a hospital, you have urgent needs for patient care, on-call needs and remote needs. We want to make sure we understand all those needs," as well as the security issues around those communications devices, says Edwards, senior vice president and CIO.
Some 16% of Computerworld's survey-takers who plan to hire will be looking for telecommunications skills into 2011.
9. Business Intelligence
As data proliferates and IT departments look for ways to contribute to the company's profitability, business intelligence skills will be highly sought-after in 2011, according to 13% of survey respondents.
Palmetto Health is using an EHR system and staffers have been "very good about putting information in, but we haven't done as well taking that data and making it usable," Edwards says. "We're being forced to do a better job with presenting the information that we're capturing" and sharing it through statewide health information exchange networks, she adds.
10. Collaboration Architecture
Collaboration architecture expertise is high on Campbell Soup Co.'s list of hot skills, says Donna Braunschweig, senior director of IT, enterprise portfolio and strategy. The company constantly looks at "how we can help the end-user experience be better by understanding how things like portals, Web and audio can integrate, and what does that need to look like to be able to have better collaboration across the company?" she says.
While most of Campbell's collaboration tools are hosted offerings from service providers, Braunschweig says she still needs employees who can manage those vendors and understand the technology.
11. Business Acumen and Communication Skills
You won't find this in any IT job titles, but most companies in 2011 will seek IT employees who understand the business and can communicate technical concepts to business units and customers.
Campbell requires IT employees to have four types of competencies: business and financial acumen, functional depth, leadership skills and a global mind-set. "Sometimes people think of IT as just technical skills, and it's not," Braunschweig says.
At HealthAlliance, Thompson recruits IT staffers who can communicate well both orally and in writing. "I also want to have a reference of someone who knows how you speak about IT issues to people who are not computer-savvy," she adds.
Overall, the outlook for 2011 remains volatile, and IT groups will need workers whose skills can help them adapt to rapidly changing market conditions. But as IT units move from a support role to a profitability model, "now they are able to move more quickly," Foote says. "I don't think the [IT] world is ever going to return to what it was in 2008, but it's a very positive thing."
computerworld.com
By Stacy Collett
Saturday, July 9, 2011
Hot Careers of the Future
Wondering what tomorrow's in-demand careers will be?
While it's safe to scratch newspaper editor and mail carrier off the list, you might be surprised at the old standbys that still make the cut.
Check out our full list of hot careers of the future:
Sales Representative
Mobile App Developer
Project Manager
Construction Manager
Elementary School Teacher
[Want to pursue a new career? Find the right program for you.]
Keep reading to see what it takes to prepare for one of these hot careers.
Career #1 - Sales Representative
An accelerating economy is creating a need for more sales professionals. In fact, according to a 2010 Manpower survey, sales representatives are the second-hardest job to fill in America.
Mark Thomas, co-founder and chief sales officer of SayHired, a company that phone screens job candidates for employers, sees a similar demand for sales reps. "As companies are ramping up, talented sales people are getting offers with good base salaries and commission packages," Thomas says.
Career Preparation: To prepare for a career in sales, pick a major like communications or marketing . In addition to gaining key communication skills, you'll learn how sales decisions can impact a business's bottom line.
Average Earnings: $81,370
[Find Communications and Marketing degree programs]
Career #2 - Mobile App Developer
According to a 2011 survey by IHS iSuppli, an internet research company, mobile applications will enjoy an 81.5 percent surge in total revenue over the next 12 months. More revenue means more opportunities for mobile app developers.
Elance, an online employment hub, reports a similarly strong and growing demand for freelance mobile app developers. Its Online Employment Report, also released in 2011, found that the tech industry's spending in this area has grown 11 percent over the past quarter.
Career Preparation: If you want to sharpen your skills for a career in mobile apps, you'll need to get up-to-speed on computer applications and technologies by studying a subject like computer science, programming and software, or IT and information systems.
Average Earnings: $83,647
[Search for IT programs]
Career #3 - Project Manager
As the economy reinvents itself yet again, project managers are fast becoming the new normal as American companies look to hire managers to oversee the building and designing of new projects.
"One of the fastest growing areas is project management," said recruiter Andrew Gadomski, founder of Aspen Search Advisors. "It's not just about doing the work. It's about managing the entire process."
Career Preparation: The skills you learn in business school are directly applicable to working as a project manager. Start by getting a bachelor's degree in an area like business administration. Job experience counts for a lot but in certain cases employers will be looking for candidates with a master of business administration as well.
Average Earnings: $83,400
[Search for Business schools near you]
Career #4 - Construction Manager
In 2009, Laurence Shatkin, author of "200 Best Jobs for Renewing America," pointed to green technology as one of six industries that can help rebuild the country. Looking at income, job growth, and job openings, Shatkin identified construction manager as the number one green technology job.
Fast-forward to 2011, when the number of new homes under construction jumped 15 percent in January, according to the U.S. Commerce Department. That puts us on pace for 596,000 new homes this year.
Career Preparation: Along with work experience, getting a bachelor's degree is an important step in pursuing a construction manager position, according to the U.S. Department of Labor, though sometimes an associate's degree is enough. It's best to study construction science, construction management, or civil engineering.
Average Earnings: $76,230
[Search for local and online degree programs]
Career #5 - Elementary School Teacher
An always increasing population means that more teachers are needed to instruct America's youth.
With 597,000 job openings expected between 2008 and 2018, elementary school teachers will see more job growth than any other career that requires a bachelor's degree, according to the College Board.
Career Preparation: You'll need a bachelor's degree, plus certification, to teach elementary school. Requirements vary by state, though private schools require only a bachelor's to get started.
Average Earnings: $53,150
By Chris Kyle
While it's safe to scratch newspaper editor and mail carrier off the list, you might be surprised at the old standbys that still make the cut.
Check out our full list of hot careers of the future:
Sales Representative
Mobile App Developer
Project Manager
Construction Manager
Elementary School Teacher
[Want to pursue a new career? Find the right program for you.]
Keep reading to see what it takes to prepare for one of these hot careers.
Career #1 - Sales Representative
An accelerating economy is creating a need for more sales professionals. In fact, according to a 2010 Manpower survey, sales representatives are the second-hardest job to fill in America.
Mark Thomas, co-founder and chief sales officer of SayHired, a company that phone screens job candidates for employers, sees a similar demand for sales reps. "As companies are ramping up, talented sales people are getting offers with good base salaries and commission packages," Thomas says.
Career Preparation: To prepare for a career in sales, pick a major like communications or marketing . In addition to gaining key communication skills, you'll learn how sales decisions can impact a business's bottom line.
Average Earnings: $81,370
[Find Communications and Marketing degree programs]
Career #2 - Mobile App Developer
According to a 2011 survey by IHS iSuppli, an internet research company, mobile applications will enjoy an 81.5 percent surge in total revenue over the next 12 months. More revenue means more opportunities for mobile app developers.
Elance, an online employment hub, reports a similarly strong and growing demand for freelance mobile app developers. Its Online Employment Report, also released in 2011, found that the tech industry's spending in this area has grown 11 percent over the past quarter.
Career Preparation: If you want to sharpen your skills for a career in mobile apps, you'll need to get up-to-speed on computer applications and technologies by studying a subject like computer science, programming and software, or IT and information systems.
Average Earnings: $83,647
[Search for IT programs]
Career #3 - Project Manager
As the economy reinvents itself yet again, project managers are fast becoming the new normal as American companies look to hire managers to oversee the building and designing of new projects.
"One of the fastest growing areas is project management," said recruiter Andrew Gadomski, founder of Aspen Search Advisors. "It's not just about doing the work. It's about managing the entire process."
Career Preparation: The skills you learn in business school are directly applicable to working as a project manager. Start by getting a bachelor's degree in an area like business administration. Job experience counts for a lot but in certain cases employers will be looking for candidates with a master of business administration as well.
Average Earnings: $83,400
[Search for Business schools near you]
Career #4 - Construction Manager
In 2009, Laurence Shatkin, author of "200 Best Jobs for Renewing America," pointed to green technology as one of six industries that can help rebuild the country. Looking at income, job growth, and job openings, Shatkin identified construction manager as the number one green technology job.
Fast-forward to 2011, when the number of new homes under construction jumped 15 percent in January, according to the U.S. Commerce Department. That puts us on pace for 596,000 new homes this year.
Career Preparation: Along with work experience, getting a bachelor's degree is an important step in pursuing a construction manager position, according to the U.S. Department of Labor, though sometimes an associate's degree is enough. It's best to study construction science, construction management, or civil engineering.
Average Earnings: $76,230
[Search for local and online degree programs]
Career #5 - Elementary School Teacher
An always increasing population means that more teachers are needed to instruct America's youth.
With 597,000 job openings expected between 2008 and 2018, elementary school teachers will see more job growth than any other career that requires a bachelor's degree, according to the College Board.
Career Preparation: You'll need a bachelor's degree, plus certification, to teach elementary school. Requirements vary by state, though private schools require only a bachelor's to get started.
Average Earnings: $53,150
By Chris Kyle
Friday, July 8, 2011
HOT JOBS FOR THE 21st CENTURY
Over the 2000-2010 period, total employment is projected to increase by 22.2 million jobs. From jobs in farming, fishing, and forestry to jobs in management, business, and finance, every major occupational group will experience some amount of job growth. Smaller employment gains, like those projected in production occupations (750,000 jobs) and those in installation, maintenance, and repair occupations (662,000 jobs) will be dwarfed by the gains expected in professional and related occupations (7.0 million jobs) and those in service occupations (5.1 million jobs).
In addition to the employment gains mentioned above, there will also be increases in labor force participation over the 2000-2010 period. The number of women in the labor force is projected to increase from 65.6 million in 2000 to 75.5 million in 2010--an increase of 15.1 percent. The number of men in the labor force is projected to increase from 75.2 million in 2000 to 82.2 million in 2010--a 9.3 percent increase. By 2010, women are projected to account for 48 percent of the total labor force.
As women's share of the labor force continues to climb, it is important for women to be aware of the jobs that will have the fastest growth, the jobs with the largest numerical increases, and the education and training necessary to secure one of these jobs. Fastest job growth refers to the percentage change in employment within a particular occupation over a specific period of time. Numerical job growth refers to the total number of jobs created within an occupation over a specific period of time.
The pay offered by these growth occupations should also be considered when choosing a job or career. While wage projections by occupations are not available, a look at the median weekly earnings of wage and salary workers who usually work full time, by occupation, provides additional job resource information.
Table 1 shows employment by major occupational groups in 2000 and projections for 2010. Table 2 shows the occupations with the fastest job growth over the 2000-2010 period. Table 3 shows the occupations with the largest numerical job growth over the 2000-2010 period. Table 4 shows the median weekly earnings in 2001 for some of the occupations expected to have fast job growth or large numerical job growth over the 2000-2010 period. If employment is projected to increase 36 percent or more, a job is considered to grow much faster than average; an increase of 21 to 35 percent, faster than average; an increase of 10 to 20 percent, growth about as fast as average; an increase of 3 to 9 percent, more slowly than average; an increase of zero to 2 percent, little or no change; and a decrease of 1 percent or more, a decline (see Table 1).
Table 1
Employment by Major Occupational Group, 2000 and Projected 2010
(numbers in thousands)
Text Version
Employment Change
Occupational group 2000 2010 Number Percent
Total, all occupations 145,594 167,754 22,160 15.2
Management, business,
and financial occupations 15,519 17,635 2,115 13.6
Professional and related occupations 26,758 33,709 6,952 26
Service occupations 26,075 31,163 5,088 19.5
Sales and related occupations 15,513 17,365 1,852 11.9
Office and administrative
support occupations 23,882 26,053 2,171 9.1
Farming, fishing, and forestry occupations 1,429 1,480 51 3.6
Construction and extraction occupations 7,451 8,439 989 13.3
Installation, maintenance,
and repair occupations 5,820 6,482 662 11.4
Production occupations 13,060 13,811 750 5.7
Transportation and
material moving occupations 10,088 11,618 1,530 15.2
Source: U.S. Department of Labor, Bureau of Labor Statistics, Monthly Labor Review, November 2001.
The occupational groups expected to add at least 2 million new jobs while displaying at least average job growth between 2000 and 2010 are: professional and related occupations; service occupations; and management, business, and financial occupations.
Of all the major occupational groups (see Table 1), professional and related occupations is projected to increase the fastest (26.0 percent) and add the largest number of jobs (7 million) between 2000 and 2010. The majority of this job growth comes from three subgroups: computer and mathematical occupations; health care practitioners and technical occupations; and education, training, and library occupations. Examples of occupations within these three areas are: computer software engineers; database administrators; desktop publishers; medical records and health information technicians; and special education, preschool, and elementary teachers. Among health care practitioners, registered nurses--by far the largest occupation in this subgroup--should account for more than a third of all new jobs.
Service occupations will have the second largest numerical job growth (5.1 million jobs) and the second highest rate of job growth (19.5 percent). The subgroups that will account for most of this job growth are food preparation and serving related occupations (1.6 million jobs); health care support occupations (1.1 million jobs); personal care and service occupations (856,000 jobs); protective service occupations (809,000); and building and grounds cleaning and maintenance occupations (779,000 jobs).
Management, business, and financial occupations will grow by 2.1 million jobs. Within this group, management occupations will add nearly 1.3 million jobs and business and financial operations occupations will add 845,000 jobs.
Sales and related occupations are projected to grow about as fast as average (11.9 percent) with a total job increase of about 1.9 million jobs. The largest numerical job growth in this group, however, is in occupations with fairly low median weekly earnings--such as cashiers, retail salespersons, and supervisors, sales workers. Median weekly earnings for these three occupations ranged from $299-$618 in 2001.
Jobs in office and administrative support occupations are projected to increase by 2.2 million, however, they will grow more slowly than average. The largest numerical job growth is expected in customer service representatives, receptionists and information clerks, and bill and account collectors. This group also contains some of the occupations with the largest job declines--order clerks, 71,000 jobs; tellers, 59,000 jobs; insurance claims and policy processing clerks, 58,000 jobs; and word processors and typists, 57,000 jobs.
Average job growth is projected for transportation and material moving occupations. Of the 1.5 million jobs that will be created in this group, nearly 40 percent will be for driver/sales workers and truck drivers--heavy, tractor-trailer, light, and delivery. Water transportation occupations will grow much slower than average and railroad occupations will show an 18.5 percent decline in jobs over the 2000-2010 period.
As shown in Table 2, of the 30 occupations with the fastest job growth over the 2000-2010 period, 17 are health-related and 10 are computer-related occupations. Some of the fast-growing health-related occupations include personal and home care aides; physician assistants; medical assistants; medical records and health information technicians; dental hygienists; speech-language pathologists; and veterinary technologists and technicians. Some of the fast-growing computer-related occupations include computer software engineers, applications and systems software; network and computer systems administrators; desktop publishers; database administrators; and computer systems analysts.
Of the 30 occupations with the largest numerical job growth over the 2000-2010 period (see Table 3), some of the health-related occupations are registered nurses, home health aides, and medical assistants. Examples of the computer-related occupations are computer support specialists, computer software applications engineers, and computer systems analysts. Within the education, training, and library occupations, some are postsecondary teachers, teacher assistants, and elementary school teachers, except special education.
Table 2
Occupations with the Fastest Job Growth, 2000-2010
(Numbers in thousands of jobs)
Text Version
Employment Change
Occupation 2000 2010 Number Percent
Computer related occupations
Computer software engineers, applications 380 760 380 100
Computer support specialists 506 996 490 97
Computer software engineers,
systems software 317 601 284 90
Network and computer systems
administrators 229 416 187 82
Network systems and data
communications analysts 119 211 92 77
Desktop publishers 38 63 25 67
Database administrators 106 176 70 66
Computer systems analysts 431 689 258 60
Computer and information systems managers 313 463 150 48
Computer and information scientists, research 28 39 11 40
Health related occupations
Personal and home care aides 414 672 258 62
Medical assistants 329 516 187 57
Physician assistants 58 89 31 53
Medical records and health
information technicians 136 202 66 49
Home health aides 615 907 291 47
Physical therapist aides 36 53 17 46
Audiologists 13 19 6 45
Occupational therapist aides 9 12 4 45
Physical therapist assistants 44 64 20 45
Occupational therapist assistants 17 23 7 40
Veterinary assistants and laboratory
animal caretakers 55 77 22 40
Veterinary technologists and technicians 49 69 19 39
Speech-language pathologists 88 122 34 39
Mental health and substance abuse
social workers 83 116 33 39
Dental assistants 247 339 92 37
Dental hygienists 147 201 54 37
Pharmacy technicians 190 259 69 36
Other occupations
Social and human service assistants 271 418 147 54
Fitness trainers and aerobics instructors 158 222 64 40
Special education teachers, preschool,
kindergarten, and elementary school 234 320 86 37
Source: U.S. Department of Labor, Bureau of Labor Statistics, Monthly Labor Review,
November 2001.
Table 3
Selected Occupations with the Largest Job Growth, 2000-2010
(Numbers in thousands of jobs)
Text Version
Employment Change
Occupation 2000 2010 Number Percent
Combined food preparation and serving
workers, including fast food 2,206 2,879 673 30
Customer service representatives 1,946 2,577 631 32
Registered nurses 2,194 2,755 561 26
Retail salespersons 4,109 4,619 510 12
Computer support specialists 506 996 490 97
Cashiers, except gaming 3,325 3,799 474 14
Office clerks, general 2,705 3,135 430 16
Security guards 1,106 1,497 391 35
Computer software engineers, applications 380 760 380 100
Waiters and waitresses 1,983 2,347 364 18
General and operations managers 2,398 2,761 363 15
Truck drivers, heavy and tractor-trailer 1,749 2,095 346 20
Nursing aides, orderlies, and attendants 1,373 1,697 323 24
Janitors and cleaners, except maids
and housekeeping cleaners 2,348 2,665 317 13
Postsecondary teachers 1,344 1,659 315 23
Teacher assistants 1,262 1,562 301 24
Home health aides 615 907 291 47
Laborers and freight, stock, and
material movers, hand 2,084 2,373 289 14
Computer software engineers,
systems software 317 601 284 90
Landscaping and groundskeeping workers 894 1,154 260 29
Personal and home care aides 414 672 258 62
Computer systems analysts 431 689 258 60
Receptionists and information clerks 1,078 1,334 256 24
Truck drivers, light or delivery services 1,117 1,331 215 19
Packers and packagers, hand 1,091 1,300 210 19
Elementary school teachers,
except special education 1,532 1,734 202 13
Medical assistants 329 516 187 57
Network and computer
systems administrators 229 416 187 82
Secondary school teachers, except
special and vocational education 1,004 1,190 187 19
Accountants and auditors 976 1,157 181 19
Source: U.S. Department of Labor, Bureau of Labor Statistics, Monthly Labor Review,
November 2001.
The median weekly earnings of all wage and salary workers who worked full time in 2001 was $597 for both sexes. Even though an occupation may be projected to show faster than average growth and/or a large numerical increase, the median weekly earnings of that occupation could be much lower than the average for all workers (see Table 4).
Table 4
2001 Median Weekly Earnings of Selected Growth Occupations
Text Version
Median Weekly Earnings, 2001
(Both Sexes)
Occupations with fastest job growth
Computer systems analysts and scientists $1,100
Operations and systems researchers
and analysts 931
Physician assistants 839
Speech therapists 834
Special education teachers 761
Elementary school teachers 740
Health technologists and technicians 562
Pre-kindergarten and kindergarten teachers 480
Dental assistants 435
Occupations with largest job growth
Computer systems analysts and scientists $1,100
Teachers, college and university 1,009
Registered nurses 829
Secondary school teachers 774
Accountants and auditors 773
Elementary school teachers 740
Truck drivers 593
General office clerks 465
Information clerks 421
Health aides, except nursing 375
Sales workers, retail and personal services 363
Nursing aides, orderlies, and attendants 360
Hand packers and packagers 326
Source: U.S. Department of Labor, Bureau of Labor Statistics, Monthly Labor Review, November 2001 and Employment and Earnings, January 2002.
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In addition to the employment gains mentioned above, there will also be increases in labor force participation over the 2000-2010 period. The number of women in the labor force is projected to increase from 65.6 million in 2000 to 75.5 million in 2010--an increase of 15.1 percent. The number of men in the labor force is projected to increase from 75.2 million in 2000 to 82.2 million in 2010--a 9.3 percent increase. By 2010, women are projected to account for 48 percent of the total labor force.
As women's share of the labor force continues to climb, it is important for women to be aware of the jobs that will have the fastest growth, the jobs with the largest numerical increases, and the education and training necessary to secure one of these jobs. Fastest job growth refers to the percentage change in employment within a particular occupation over a specific period of time. Numerical job growth refers to the total number of jobs created within an occupation over a specific period of time.
The pay offered by these growth occupations should also be considered when choosing a job or career. While wage projections by occupations are not available, a look at the median weekly earnings of wage and salary workers who usually work full time, by occupation, provides additional job resource information.
Table 1 shows employment by major occupational groups in 2000 and projections for 2010. Table 2 shows the occupations with the fastest job growth over the 2000-2010 period. Table 3 shows the occupations with the largest numerical job growth over the 2000-2010 period. Table 4 shows the median weekly earnings in 2001 for some of the occupations expected to have fast job growth or large numerical job growth over the 2000-2010 period. If employment is projected to increase 36 percent or more, a job is considered to grow much faster than average; an increase of 21 to 35 percent, faster than average; an increase of 10 to 20 percent, growth about as fast as average; an increase of 3 to 9 percent, more slowly than average; an increase of zero to 2 percent, little or no change; and a decrease of 1 percent or more, a decline (see Table 1).
Table 1
Employment by Major Occupational Group, 2000 and Projected 2010
(numbers in thousands)
Text Version
Employment Change
Occupational group 2000 2010 Number Percent
Total, all occupations 145,594 167,754 22,160 15.2
Management, business,
and financial occupations 15,519 17,635 2,115 13.6
Professional and related occupations 26,758 33,709 6,952 26
Service occupations 26,075 31,163 5,088 19.5
Sales and related occupations 15,513 17,365 1,852 11.9
Office and administrative
support occupations 23,882 26,053 2,171 9.1
Farming, fishing, and forestry occupations 1,429 1,480 51 3.6
Construction and extraction occupations 7,451 8,439 989 13.3
Installation, maintenance,
and repair occupations 5,820 6,482 662 11.4
Production occupations 13,060 13,811 750 5.7
Transportation and
material moving occupations 10,088 11,618 1,530 15.2
Source: U.S. Department of Labor, Bureau of Labor Statistics, Monthly Labor Review, November 2001.
The occupational groups expected to add at least 2 million new jobs while displaying at least average job growth between 2000 and 2010 are: professional and related occupations; service occupations; and management, business, and financial occupations.
Of all the major occupational groups (see Table 1), professional and related occupations is projected to increase the fastest (26.0 percent) and add the largest number of jobs (7 million) between 2000 and 2010. The majority of this job growth comes from three subgroups: computer and mathematical occupations; health care practitioners and technical occupations; and education, training, and library occupations. Examples of occupations within these three areas are: computer software engineers; database administrators; desktop publishers; medical records and health information technicians; and special education, preschool, and elementary teachers. Among health care practitioners, registered nurses--by far the largest occupation in this subgroup--should account for more than a third of all new jobs.
Service occupations will have the second largest numerical job growth (5.1 million jobs) and the second highest rate of job growth (19.5 percent). The subgroups that will account for most of this job growth are food preparation and serving related occupations (1.6 million jobs); health care support occupations (1.1 million jobs); personal care and service occupations (856,000 jobs); protective service occupations (809,000); and building and grounds cleaning and maintenance occupations (779,000 jobs).
Management, business, and financial occupations will grow by 2.1 million jobs. Within this group, management occupations will add nearly 1.3 million jobs and business and financial operations occupations will add 845,000 jobs.
Sales and related occupations are projected to grow about as fast as average (11.9 percent) with a total job increase of about 1.9 million jobs. The largest numerical job growth in this group, however, is in occupations with fairly low median weekly earnings--such as cashiers, retail salespersons, and supervisors, sales workers. Median weekly earnings for these three occupations ranged from $299-$618 in 2001.
Jobs in office and administrative support occupations are projected to increase by 2.2 million, however, they will grow more slowly than average. The largest numerical job growth is expected in customer service representatives, receptionists and information clerks, and bill and account collectors. This group also contains some of the occupations with the largest job declines--order clerks, 71,000 jobs; tellers, 59,000 jobs; insurance claims and policy processing clerks, 58,000 jobs; and word processors and typists, 57,000 jobs.
Average job growth is projected for transportation and material moving occupations. Of the 1.5 million jobs that will be created in this group, nearly 40 percent will be for driver/sales workers and truck drivers--heavy, tractor-trailer, light, and delivery. Water transportation occupations will grow much slower than average and railroad occupations will show an 18.5 percent decline in jobs over the 2000-2010 period.
As shown in Table 2, of the 30 occupations with the fastest job growth over the 2000-2010 period, 17 are health-related and 10 are computer-related occupations. Some of the fast-growing health-related occupations include personal and home care aides; physician assistants; medical assistants; medical records and health information technicians; dental hygienists; speech-language pathologists; and veterinary technologists and technicians. Some of the fast-growing computer-related occupations include computer software engineers, applications and systems software; network and computer systems administrators; desktop publishers; database administrators; and computer systems analysts.
Of the 30 occupations with the largest numerical job growth over the 2000-2010 period (see Table 3), some of the health-related occupations are registered nurses, home health aides, and medical assistants. Examples of the computer-related occupations are computer support specialists, computer software applications engineers, and computer systems analysts. Within the education, training, and library occupations, some are postsecondary teachers, teacher assistants, and elementary school teachers, except special education.
Table 2
Occupations with the Fastest Job Growth, 2000-2010
(Numbers in thousands of jobs)
Text Version
Employment Change
Occupation 2000 2010 Number Percent
Computer related occupations
Computer software engineers, applications 380 760 380 100
Computer support specialists 506 996 490 97
Computer software engineers,
systems software 317 601 284 90
Network and computer systems
administrators 229 416 187 82
Network systems and data
communications analysts 119 211 92 77
Desktop publishers 38 63 25 67
Database administrators 106 176 70 66
Computer systems analysts 431 689 258 60
Computer and information systems managers 313 463 150 48
Computer and information scientists, research 28 39 11 40
Health related occupations
Personal and home care aides 414 672 258 62
Medical assistants 329 516 187 57
Physician assistants 58 89 31 53
Medical records and health
information technicians 136 202 66 49
Home health aides 615 907 291 47
Physical therapist aides 36 53 17 46
Audiologists 13 19 6 45
Occupational therapist aides 9 12 4 45
Physical therapist assistants 44 64 20 45
Occupational therapist assistants 17 23 7 40
Veterinary assistants and laboratory
animal caretakers 55 77 22 40
Veterinary technologists and technicians 49 69 19 39
Speech-language pathologists 88 122 34 39
Mental health and substance abuse
social workers 83 116 33 39
Dental assistants 247 339 92 37
Dental hygienists 147 201 54 37
Pharmacy technicians 190 259 69 36
Other occupations
Social and human service assistants 271 418 147 54
Fitness trainers and aerobics instructors 158 222 64 40
Special education teachers, preschool,
kindergarten, and elementary school 234 320 86 37
Source: U.S. Department of Labor, Bureau of Labor Statistics, Monthly Labor Review,
November 2001.
Table 3
Selected Occupations with the Largest Job Growth, 2000-2010
(Numbers in thousands of jobs)
Text Version
Employment Change
Occupation 2000 2010 Number Percent
Combined food preparation and serving
workers, including fast food 2,206 2,879 673 30
Customer service representatives 1,946 2,577 631 32
Registered nurses 2,194 2,755 561 26
Retail salespersons 4,109 4,619 510 12
Computer support specialists 506 996 490 97
Cashiers, except gaming 3,325 3,799 474 14
Office clerks, general 2,705 3,135 430 16
Security guards 1,106 1,497 391 35
Computer software engineers, applications 380 760 380 100
Waiters and waitresses 1,983 2,347 364 18
General and operations managers 2,398 2,761 363 15
Truck drivers, heavy and tractor-trailer 1,749 2,095 346 20
Nursing aides, orderlies, and attendants 1,373 1,697 323 24
Janitors and cleaners, except maids
and housekeeping cleaners 2,348 2,665 317 13
Postsecondary teachers 1,344 1,659 315 23
Teacher assistants 1,262 1,562 301 24
Home health aides 615 907 291 47
Laborers and freight, stock, and
material movers, hand 2,084 2,373 289 14
Computer software engineers,
systems software 317 601 284 90
Landscaping and groundskeeping workers 894 1,154 260 29
Personal and home care aides 414 672 258 62
Computer systems analysts 431 689 258 60
Receptionists and information clerks 1,078 1,334 256 24
Truck drivers, light or delivery services 1,117 1,331 215 19
Packers and packagers, hand 1,091 1,300 210 19
Elementary school teachers,
except special education 1,532 1,734 202 13
Medical assistants 329 516 187 57
Network and computer
systems administrators 229 416 187 82
Secondary school teachers, except
special and vocational education 1,004 1,190 187 19
Accountants and auditors 976 1,157 181 19
Source: U.S. Department of Labor, Bureau of Labor Statistics, Monthly Labor Review,
November 2001.
The median weekly earnings of all wage and salary workers who worked full time in 2001 was $597 for both sexes. Even though an occupation may be projected to show faster than average growth and/or a large numerical increase, the median weekly earnings of that occupation could be much lower than the average for all workers (see Table 4).
Table 4
2001 Median Weekly Earnings of Selected Growth Occupations
Text Version
Median Weekly Earnings, 2001
(Both Sexes)
Occupations with fastest job growth
Computer systems analysts and scientists $1,100
Operations and systems researchers
and analysts 931
Physician assistants 839
Speech therapists 834
Special education teachers 761
Elementary school teachers 740
Health technologists and technicians 562
Pre-kindergarten and kindergarten teachers 480
Dental assistants 435
Occupations with largest job growth
Computer systems analysts and scientists $1,100
Teachers, college and university 1,009
Registered nurses 829
Secondary school teachers 774
Accountants and auditors 773
Elementary school teachers 740
Truck drivers 593
General office clerks 465
Information clerks 421
Health aides, except nursing 375
Sales workers, retail and personal services 363
Nursing aides, orderlies, and attendants 360
Hand packers and packagers 326
Source: U.S. Department of Labor, Bureau of Labor Statistics, Monthly Labor Review, November 2001 and Employment and Earnings, January 2002.
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Thursday, July 7, 2011
Companies hiring this month
15 organizations ready to hire you in July
July means we're in the second half of 2011, summer's in full swing, school's on the horizon, and this is the only time of year we can set off fireworks without getting arrested. It's an exciting time of year.
Although it's easy to get distracted from your job search between all the cookouts on the weekends and lightning bugs flying around, it's still a good time to look for work. Some companies slow down hiring during the summer -- though not all of them -- but they start to ramp up again as summer ends. They're getting ready for the last two quarters of the year and see this as a fresh start.
We want you to enjoy your summer and take some time to relax, but if you find yourself sipping lemonade in the shade, fire up your laptop, take a look at this companies hiring in July, and apply. Employers are definitely hiring and there's no reason you shouldn't be one of the great workers they ask to join their teams.
ACS
Industry: Information technology
Sample job titles: Senior developer, technical support adviser, customer service, systems consulting analyst
Location: Nationwide
Afni
Industry: Telecommunications/call center
Sample job titles: Customer care consultants, contact sales consultants, project coach
Location: Tucson, San Antonio, Evans, Col. Bowling Green, Ken., Bloomington, Ill., Opelika Ala.
Carter's Inc.
Industry: Retail
Sample job titles: Business analyst (supply chain/logistics), store managers, merchandise manager, financial analyst, JDA technical administrator
Location: Nationwide
Group O
Industry: marketing
Sample job titles: Senior print production manager, project specialist, print supply chain coordinator, production supervisor
Location: Milan, Ill, Minneapolis, Seattle, Franklin Lakes, N.J., Chicago
Citi Trends
Industry: Retail
Sample job titles: Store manager, field recruiter, assistant manager,
Location: Nationwide
Matheson Tri-Gas
Industry: Manufacturing
Sample job titles: Bulk Driver, Customer Service Representative, Inside Sales Representative, Outside Sales Representative, Engineer, Production Manager, Chemical Operator
Location: Ohio, California, West Virginia, Nebraska, Tennessee, Maryland, Texas, Iowa, Kansas, Florida, South Dakota, Oregon, Louisiana, Oklahoma, Wisconsin, New Jersey
MedOptions
Industry: Health care
Sample job titles: Psychiatrist, licensed clinical psychologist, nurse practitioner, psychiatric clinical nurse specialist, licensed clinical social worker
Location: Connecticut, Maryland, Massachusetts, New Jersey, Pennsylvania and Rhode Island
Osmose Holdings Company
Industry: Utilities
Sample job titles: Field crew foreman, technical sales engineer, data services technician, project manager
Location: Nationwide
Pinnacle Technical Resources
Industry: Information technology
Sample job titles: Senior Java developer, software engineer, systems analyst
Location: Nationwide
QinetiQ North America
Industry: IT / engineering
Sample job titles: CA top security administrator, Program Control Analyst, Business Enterprise Architect
Location: Nationwide
Renal Advantage
Industry: Dialysis (health care)
Sample job titles: Center director, dialysis charge nurse, dialysis systems trainer, home dialysis director, licensed practical nurse, patient care technician, regional director dialysis, regional quality administrator
Location: California, Tennessee, Illinois, Georgia, Michigan, Missouri, Maryland, Florida, District of Columbia, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, Virginia, Nebraska, Kentucky, North Carolina, Indiana
Summit Health
Industry: Health care
Sample job titles: Flu shot nurses, wellness instructors, medical directors
Location: Nationwide
UniTek Global Services: Advanced Communications, BCI Communications, FTS USA, DirectSat USA
Industry: Telecommunications
Sample job titles: Satellite and cable Installer
Location: Nationwide
Workway
Industry: Staffing and recruiting
Sample job titles: Escrow officer, title closer, senior Web developer, application developer, senior systems engineer, network traffic engineer, senior Java developer, verification engineer, senior clinical research associate
Location: California, Pennsylvania, Texas, Virginia, Nevada, Tennessee
Yellowbook
Industry: Online media and publishing
Sample job titles: Client service representative (sales), security engineer II, senior project manager, configuration administrator II, associate advertising manager, communication engineer II, campaign coordinator
Location: Nationwide
By Anthony Balderrama, CareerBuilder.com Writer
July means we're in the second half of 2011, summer's in full swing, school's on the horizon, and this is the only time of year we can set off fireworks without getting arrested. It's an exciting time of year.
Although it's easy to get distracted from your job search between all the cookouts on the weekends and lightning bugs flying around, it's still a good time to look for work. Some companies slow down hiring during the summer -- though not all of them -- but they start to ramp up again as summer ends. They're getting ready for the last two quarters of the year and see this as a fresh start.
We want you to enjoy your summer and take some time to relax, but if you find yourself sipping lemonade in the shade, fire up your laptop, take a look at this companies hiring in July, and apply. Employers are definitely hiring and there's no reason you shouldn't be one of the great workers they ask to join their teams.
ACS
Industry: Information technology
Sample job titles: Senior developer, technical support adviser, customer service, systems consulting analyst
Location: Nationwide
Afni
Industry: Telecommunications/call center
Sample job titles: Customer care consultants, contact sales consultants, project coach
Location: Tucson, San Antonio, Evans, Col. Bowling Green, Ken., Bloomington, Ill., Opelika Ala.
Carter's Inc.
Industry: Retail
Sample job titles: Business analyst (supply chain/logistics), store managers, merchandise manager, financial analyst, JDA technical administrator
Location: Nationwide
Group O
Industry: marketing
Sample job titles: Senior print production manager, project specialist, print supply chain coordinator, production supervisor
Location: Milan, Ill, Minneapolis, Seattle, Franklin Lakes, N.J., Chicago
Citi Trends
Industry: Retail
Sample job titles: Store manager, field recruiter, assistant manager,
Location: Nationwide
Matheson Tri-Gas
Industry: Manufacturing
Sample job titles: Bulk Driver, Customer Service Representative, Inside Sales Representative, Outside Sales Representative, Engineer, Production Manager, Chemical Operator
Location: Ohio, California, West Virginia, Nebraska, Tennessee, Maryland, Texas, Iowa, Kansas, Florida, South Dakota, Oregon, Louisiana, Oklahoma, Wisconsin, New Jersey
MedOptions
Industry: Health care
Sample job titles: Psychiatrist, licensed clinical psychologist, nurse practitioner, psychiatric clinical nurse specialist, licensed clinical social worker
Location: Connecticut, Maryland, Massachusetts, New Jersey, Pennsylvania and Rhode Island
Osmose Holdings Company
Industry: Utilities
Sample job titles: Field crew foreman, technical sales engineer, data services technician, project manager
Location: Nationwide
Pinnacle Technical Resources
Industry: Information technology
Sample job titles: Senior Java developer, software engineer, systems analyst
Location: Nationwide
QinetiQ North America
Industry: IT / engineering
Sample job titles: CA top security administrator, Program Control Analyst, Business Enterprise Architect
Location: Nationwide
Renal Advantage
Industry: Dialysis (health care)
Sample job titles: Center director, dialysis charge nurse, dialysis systems trainer, home dialysis director, licensed practical nurse, patient care technician, regional director dialysis, regional quality administrator
Location: California, Tennessee, Illinois, Georgia, Michigan, Missouri, Maryland, Florida, District of Columbia, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, Virginia, Nebraska, Kentucky, North Carolina, Indiana
Summit Health
Industry: Health care
Sample job titles: Flu shot nurses, wellness instructors, medical directors
Location: Nationwide
UniTek Global Services: Advanced Communications, BCI Communications, FTS USA, DirectSat USA
Industry: Telecommunications
Sample job titles: Satellite and cable Installer
Location: Nationwide
Workway
Industry: Staffing and recruiting
Sample job titles: Escrow officer, title closer, senior Web developer, application developer, senior systems engineer, network traffic engineer, senior Java developer, verification engineer, senior clinical research associate
Location: California, Pennsylvania, Texas, Virginia, Nevada, Tennessee
Yellowbook
Industry: Online media and publishing
Sample job titles: Client service representative (sales), security engineer II, senior project manager, configuration administrator II, associate advertising manager, communication engineer II, campaign coordinator
Location: Nationwide
By Anthony Balderrama, CareerBuilder.com Writer
Circle of Respect Is Key to Happiness in the Workplace
I remember the first day of my new job. Excited and a bit anxious, I showed up nearly an hour early to make a good impression and get off to a fast start. Instead of being met by my hiring manager, "Ted," I was greeted by a receptionist who invited me to sit in the waiting area until he arrived. There I sat for over an hour until I was informed that Ted was in a meeting with a client several states away and had forgotten to call me. So much for a fast start!
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The receptionist provided me with new-hire paperwork and let me know that Ted should be in the next day. After getting through the paperwork, I asked her what was next and she shrugged.
I walked around the office and introduced myself to my new colleagues and offered to help however I could. No takers.
Determined to do something productive on my first day, I ended up cleaning my desk, sharpening two boxes of pencils, organizing the storage closet, and watering and picking the dead leaves off the office plants. (I would come to realize quickly that his was not an environment where either plants or people could thrive.)
It was the longest, most painfully unproductive day of my life.
Unfortunately things did not get much better -- even after Ted showed up. I had never seen such disorganization, inefficiency and, quite frankly, stupidity. How they actually remain in business is a mystery. Although I started with great enthusiasm, my level of motivation diminished quickly. I felt as though I had become a character in a "Dilbert" cartoon, watching the clock tick in slow motion.
I had always been a hard worker and took pride in my work, regardless of the job or pay, including working as a night janitor in high school and waiter in college. Yet here I was getting paid more than ever, hating the job, and working at far less than my potential. Without any plan for what I was going to do next, I quit three months to the date of my hiring -- which coincided with my eligibility for COBRA insurance.
As awful as the experience was, I learned quite a bit -- most obviously the need for due diligence when considering a new employer, including: spending more time speaking with prospective team members; asking them to give me the "real" scoop; and asking my hiring manager very specific questions about his leadership style and the resources and support that I could expect.
I learned that I needed to be careful about being sold a "bill of goods" because what I had been told and shown during the interview was illusion. It was like one of those bad Internet dates, with someone who posted pictures from 10 years and 30 pounds ago. This job was nothing like it was described. At least I didn't have to think about having to kiss anyone.
Another insight that I had was on the issue of employee engagement: We start new jobs with enthusiasm and readiness. New employees don't start off with the mindset, "I can't wait for six months from now -- I'm really going to hate this job, my team members and my boss." That would be like someone on a first date thinking, "I am so excited about this relationship -- six months from now I see a restraining order and domestic violence reports." People begin a relationship -- whether personal or professional, believing that it will be the start of something good and positive. Not a decision that they will profoundly regret. Employers have new employees at "Hello!"
I wondered how I went so quickly from inspiration to desperation. I kept coming back to one word -- respect. I thought of other jobs in which respect figured in my level of satisfaction and productivity. I noticed a strong correlation.
In speaking to others on the subject, the relation between respect and engagement seemed to resonate. I became fascinated with this topic and conducted research. I eventually identified five specific areas that impacted employees' levels of motivation and engagement in their jobs, specifically, respect for:
The organization - Its mission, vision, values, goals and objectives.
The leadership, and most especially the supervisor - Is he/she seen as someone who will support and develop them, have their backs, and will give them a pat on the back when they deserve it or a kick in the butt when they need it?
Fellow team members - Are they viewed as competent, reliable, supportive and trustworthy?
Their work - Does it feel meaningful and valuable for the organization and world at large? Does it test skills and encourage growth?
The employee, from the organization, supervisor and fellow team members - Do employees feel cared about as individuals? Are they trusted to do their work and make good decisions? Are their ideas and opinions considered?
I term these five aspects, the "Circle of Respect." Each time I ask an audience of 100 how many are currently in positions where they experience high levels of respect in each of these five areas, perhaps three or four will raise their hands. Each is smiling. When I ask what it is like for them to go to work, they uniformly say that they actually look forward to it. Imagine that!
This is not rocket science. Yet this issue of respect plays an enormous role in the satisfaction and productivity of employees who might say: "I just can't work hard if I don't respect my supervisor or team members"; "I feel that my work is meaningless"; or perhaps most of all, "I feel disrespected." When we lose respect for someone or feel disrespected, we disengage -- both emotionally and physically. It's just how it works.
Last week, I received an email from a woman who had recently attended one of my RESPECT presentations. She wanted to thank me for helping her to understand why she had become so unhappy at work for the past five years. That was the time during which she got a new boss who talked down to her and made her feel completely disrespected. She resigned after having been with her company for 14 years. Of course, her boss had no idea it was coming.
Do you feel as though you are being respected in your organization? What impact has it had? I invite you to take a brief survey. We'll share the results later this month.
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The receptionist provided me with new-hire paperwork and let me know that Ted should be in the next day. After getting through the paperwork, I asked her what was next and she shrugged.
I walked around the office and introduced myself to my new colleagues and offered to help however I could. No takers.
Determined to do something productive on my first day, I ended up cleaning my desk, sharpening two boxes of pencils, organizing the storage closet, and watering and picking the dead leaves off the office plants. (I would come to realize quickly that his was not an environment where either plants or people could thrive.)
It was the longest, most painfully unproductive day of my life.
Unfortunately things did not get much better -- even after Ted showed up. I had never seen such disorganization, inefficiency and, quite frankly, stupidity. How they actually remain in business is a mystery. Although I started with great enthusiasm, my level of motivation diminished quickly. I felt as though I had become a character in a "Dilbert" cartoon, watching the clock tick in slow motion.
I had always been a hard worker and took pride in my work, regardless of the job or pay, including working as a night janitor in high school and waiter in college. Yet here I was getting paid more than ever, hating the job, and working at far less than my potential. Without any plan for what I was going to do next, I quit three months to the date of my hiring -- which coincided with my eligibility for COBRA insurance.
As awful as the experience was, I learned quite a bit -- most obviously the need for due diligence when considering a new employer, including: spending more time speaking with prospective team members; asking them to give me the "real" scoop; and asking my hiring manager very specific questions about his leadership style and the resources and support that I could expect.
I learned that I needed to be careful about being sold a "bill of goods" because what I had been told and shown during the interview was illusion. It was like one of those bad Internet dates, with someone who posted pictures from 10 years and 30 pounds ago. This job was nothing like it was described. At least I didn't have to think about having to kiss anyone.
Another insight that I had was on the issue of employee engagement: We start new jobs with enthusiasm and readiness. New employees don't start off with the mindset, "I can't wait for six months from now -- I'm really going to hate this job, my team members and my boss." That would be like someone on a first date thinking, "I am so excited about this relationship -- six months from now I see a restraining order and domestic violence reports." People begin a relationship -- whether personal or professional, believing that it will be the start of something good and positive. Not a decision that they will profoundly regret. Employers have new employees at "Hello!"
I wondered how I went so quickly from inspiration to desperation. I kept coming back to one word -- respect. I thought of other jobs in which respect figured in my level of satisfaction and productivity. I noticed a strong correlation.
In speaking to others on the subject, the relation between respect and engagement seemed to resonate. I became fascinated with this topic and conducted research. I eventually identified five specific areas that impacted employees' levels of motivation and engagement in their jobs, specifically, respect for:
The organization - Its mission, vision, values, goals and objectives.
The leadership, and most especially the supervisor - Is he/she seen as someone who will support and develop them, have their backs, and will give them a pat on the back when they deserve it or a kick in the butt when they need it?
Fellow team members - Are they viewed as competent, reliable, supportive and trustworthy?
Their work - Does it feel meaningful and valuable for the organization and world at large? Does it test skills and encourage growth?
The employee, from the organization, supervisor and fellow team members - Do employees feel cared about as individuals? Are they trusted to do their work and make good decisions? Are their ideas and opinions considered?
I term these five aspects, the "Circle of Respect." Each time I ask an audience of 100 how many are currently in positions where they experience high levels of respect in each of these five areas, perhaps three or four will raise their hands. Each is smiling. When I ask what it is like for them to go to work, they uniformly say that they actually look forward to it. Imagine that!
This is not rocket science. Yet this issue of respect plays an enormous role in the satisfaction and productivity of employees who might say: "I just can't work hard if I don't respect my supervisor or team members"; "I feel that my work is meaningless"; or perhaps most of all, "I feel disrespected." When we lose respect for someone or feel disrespected, we disengage -- both emotionally and physically. It's just how it works.
Last week, I received an email from a woman who had recently attended one of my RESPECT presentations. She wanted to thank me for helping her to understand why she had become so unhappy at work for the past five years. That was the time during which she got a new boss who talked down to her and made her feel completely disrespected. She resigned after having been with her company for 14 years. Of course, her boss had no idea it was coming.
Do you feel as though you are being respected in your organization? What impact has it had? I invite you to take a brief survey. We'll share the results later this month.
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By Dr. Paul Marciano
Monday, July 4, 2011
The 10 best and 10 worst jobs of 2011
CareerCast.com has just published its “Jobs Rated” report, with the best and worst jobs of 2011, and software engineers and mathematicians come out on top of a list of 200 professions. The rankings were based on five core criteria: work environment, physical demands, outlook, income and stress.
According to the placement firm’s analysis, software engineers’ jobs cover everything from the design and creation of software for everything from operating systems to cell phone apps to interactive games. Here are the top 10:
Software engineer
Mathematician
Actuary
Statistician
Computer Systems Analyst
Meteorologist
Biologist
Historian
Audiologist
Dental Hygienist
Software engineers are in the catbird seat thanks to two emerging industries: Web applications and cloud computing. As the report observes, “a proliferation of companies making applications for smartphones and tablets, along with the push to develop ‘cloud’ software hosted entirely online, has made the job market for software engineers broader and more diverse. And a diverse job market brings improvements in stress factors such as growth potential and competitiveness, as workers become less beholden to employers or vulnerable to outsourcing.”
Statistician made number 4 on the list of hot jobs, perhaps in large part a reflection of the growth in business intelligence and analytics as a strategic imperative at many companies. In fifth place is computer systems analyst, also driven by the growth in Web and cloud computing.
Just to keep things in perspective, consider the working conditions of the number 1 toughest job identified in the report, that of “roustabout” (also referred to as “roughneck”), those people that work on oil pipelines. Things were tough enough, and now, “thanks to a seven year suspension of offshore drilling in America’s eastern Gulf and Atlantic coastlines, the hiring prospects for oil rig workers have gotten even worse…. Despite being part of the still-booming oil business, the Outlook for Roustabouts in 2011 is similar to jobs like photographic process worker, shoemaker and bookbinder – all professions that are part of fading industries.”
Here is the list of more unfortunate occupations, at least in CareerCast’s opinion:
Roustabout
Ironworker
Lumberjack
Roofer
Taxi Driver
Emergency Medical Technician
Welder
Painter
Meter Reader
Construction Worker
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By Joe McKendrick
According to the placement firm’s analysis, software engineers’ jobs cover everything from the design and creation of software for everything from operating systems to cell phone apps to interactive games. Here are the top 10:
Software engineer
Mathematician
Actuary
Statistician
Computer Systems Analyst
Meteorologist
Biologist
Historian
Audiologist
Dental Hygienist
Software engineers are in the catbird seat thanks to two emerging industries: Web applications and cloud computing. As the report observes, “a proliferation of companies making applications for smartphones and tablets, along with the push to develop ‘cloud’ software hosted entirely online, has made the job market for software engineers broader and more diverse. And a diverse job market brings improvements in stress factors such as growth potential and competitiveness, as workers become less beholden to employers or vulnerable to outsourcing.”
Statistician made number 4 on the list of hot jobs, perhaps in large part a reflection of the growth in business intelligence and analytics as a strategic imperative at many companies. In fifth place is computer systems analyst, also driven by the growth in Web and cloud computing.
Just to keep things in perspective, consider the working conditions of the number 1 toughest job identified in the report, that of “roustabout” (also referred to as “roughneck”), those people that work on oil pipelines. Things were tough enough, and now, “thanks to a seven year suspension of offshore drilling in America’s eastern Gulf and Atlantic coastlines, the hiring prospects for oil rig workers have gotten even worse…. Despite being part of the still-booming oil business, the Outlook for Roustabouts in 2011 is similar to jobs like photographic process worker, shoemaker and bookbinder – all professions that are part of fading industries.”
Here is the list of more unfortunate occupations, at least in CareerCast’s opinion:
Roustabout
Ironworker
Lumberjack
Roofer
Taxi Driver
Emergency Medical Technician
Welder
Painter
Meter Reader
Construction Worker
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