(Job listings) The Do’s and Don’ts of Changing Careers
By Tony Jacowski
Changing your career will require careful planning and determination. Before you make the leap to another job, let’s first take a look at the do’s and don’ts of a career change.
Here Are the Do’s
DO Jot down a plan for a change in your career. Be clear and honest with yourself as to what you want and where you want to be. Clearly think about what you are passionate about, where your interests lie and come up with a strategic plan. Be confident and project yourself positively.
DO Research the field you are interested in getting into. Ask yourself if you are ready to take on new duties and responsibilities. You need to put a lot of effort into executing your plan.
DO get some advice for the career change from experienced professionals. There are many books in the market that can guide you during this stage in your life. You can seek out for a mentor who can point you in the right direction.
Changing a career is a challenge and must be undertaken carefully.
DO get a part-time job in the field you wish to enter while you are still with your current employer. Doing so will help you learn and understand more about the new field and if you really have what it takes to succeed in it.
By doing this, you will get a clear and better understanding of the work and expectations of that field. You can also take a course that will give you in-depth knowledge about your new career. By taking a part-time job and an educational course, you will gather both knowledge and experience that will help you land a better job.
DO Get in touch with people in the same line of work. Increase your professional network by attending events and letting people know about your search. While doing so, let people know that you are looking for a job within that field.
Once you are sure what kind of job will suit you best, DO start looking for top employers in that industry. Gather as much information as possible. Tailor your resume towards this new industry.
When you are looking to change careers, you need to focus more on your skills as well as convince the potential employer that you will be an asset to their organization.
Here Are The Don’ts:
DON’T make a career change because your friends or colleagues have. Give careful consideration to your motivation for changing careers. Never make a change because you do not get along with your colleagues or boss.
DON’T let insecurity hold you back from exploring a new career. Do not forget to take the advantage of your previous qualifications and work experiences. Also, don’t make the change if you are not sure about it
After considering the above do’s and don’ts you will find it easy to make your decision. It will require hard work and determination - but you can be successful!
Tony Jacowski is a quality analyst for The MBA Journal. Aveta Solution’s Six Sigma Online offers online six sigma training and certification classes for six sigma professionals including, lean six sigma, black belts, green belts, and yellow belts.
Careers for Generation Y!
By Ben Needles
Whether you like it or not, a new generation of ambitious professionals is gradually replacing the baby boomer generation. Generation Y , or also called Nexters , are described as confident, sociable, diverse and optimistic. Thanks to advance in technology and education, the Nexters are perceived as having more knowledge and skills that are vital in emerging industries. These skills include computer proficiency, good communication skills, and most importantly, adaptability. If you think of it, the list of careers available to Nexters seems to grow more and more as the years go by!
In the last decade, thousands of academic institutions have invested in the creation and development of new programs, all of which have opened up a new line of careers and jobs for millions of fresh graduates. For instance, the medical course industry used to focus mostly on training nurses, therapists, doctors. Today, however, the health care industry has given rise to a sizable number concentrations and careers, such as medical transcription, laboratory technology, and medical assistantships have been made available by schools.
And because more and more young people keep themselves logged in to the web, online courses are already being offered to the thousands of Nexters . Whether the courses are in the field of Information Technology, legal service, or teaching, well-tailored programs can be accessed with just a touch of a button. These career profiles were identified by the Federal Bureau of Labor and Statistics as having the largest job growth until 2012. In the IT industry alone, 402,000 employees joined its workforce in 2006; with a 53.4 percent employment growth is expected in the coming years.
Take advantage of the perks of your generation. You already have the liberty to choose a degree thats perfectly suited to your chosen career, so what are you waiting for? Companies are in dire need of young, versatile and technologically sophisticated workers , and you could be just what theyre looking for.
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Becoming James Bond - Security Services Job Profiles
By john mce
The Security Service protects the country against threats to national security, safeguarding the economic well-being of the country. To defend against terrorism, espionage, crime and proliferation. It also provides advice for national infrastructure such as power, water and transport systems.
There are a range of roles available in the Security Services -
Surveillance Officer - A surveillance officer watches and reports on the movements and actions of those under investigation.
Intelligence officer - An intelligence officer uses relevant intelligence data to assess and investigate threats to national security.
Linguist - Linguists translate and transcribe intelligence information from bugged phone calls, emails and mail, and interpreting it into a social context.
IT Specialist - Providing protection and IT support to the government’s computer systems, networks and communication systems.
There are also a number of very specialist posts, as well as support roles including administration, security, driving and building services.
Desired Qualifications and Experience
There are strict residency and nationality criteria to work for the Security Service. Applicants must be over the age of 18 and have very special skills in relevant areas.
Surveillance officers need a full driving license as well as personal skills and relevant experience, rather than academic qualifications.
Intelligence officers usually need a 2:1 degree in any subject as well as any relevant experience.
Linguists’ language ability is tested during the selection process. Knowledge of certain languages, such as Arab, Sorani, Bengali, Urdu, Punjabi, Mandarin, Somali, Pushto, Persian and Russian, are preferential to others.
IT Specialists are in a better position with qualifications and experience, but the Security Service does administer it’s own IT test.
Training & Development
All staff are greeted with an eight-day induction, and most of the job specifications within the Security Services require that individuals are trained and developed.
For example, a new intelligence officer would complete a development programme which includes on-the-job and in-house training exercises.
A surveillance officer must complete a 75 day development programme which tests physical and mental ability. Passing this test is essential to remain in employment, and move onto the next training stage. It can take up to two years to fully qualify for a surveillance role. There are also many disparate elements which individuals would need to be separately trained for such as photography or bugging technology.
A Linguists training would include on-the-job and in-house development programmes, learning how to use special equipment.
Whatever the position, employees of the Security Services are encouraged throughout to take part in internal and external training courses to serve personal development.
Look for Jobs in Bristol as well as the rest of the Southwest at www.JobsSW.co.uk
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