I found this site for technical training and the cost is fairly cheap and it seems to offer much, maybe you can post this:
http://www.softwaretrainingtutorials.com/online-uni.php
Wednesday, October 8, 2008
Article: How To Boost Your Job Search Chances
By Caroline Potter, www.hotjobs.yahoo.com
Fuel prices are up. Food prices, too. And don't forget foreclosures. The United States is still at war and unemployment has reached 5.5 percent. It's the real-life equivalent of "Lions and tigers and bears!" But, oh my, does a job seeker really have to think the worst is yet to come - if it isn't already here? Nah!
Don't focus too much on the bad news!
There's plenty of good news - and good jobs - out there. John Challenger, CEO of Challenger, Gray & Christmas, the nation's first, oldest and premier outplacement consulting organization, points out, "There's no reason to start panicking. Jobs are opening up all the time. And while the economy is a bit sluggish as of late, you can't think of the job market as too monolithic. A number of industries out there are doing very well currently. Health care, energy, international business, agriculture and commodities are thriving."
Whatever the economic climate, you can use these four strategies to maximize your opportunities:
Rely on research. Outplacement and job-market expert Challenger recommends that job seekers do their due diligence. "What's going on in the economy? What's going on in my market? Where are the companies that are hiring? Research all this online and see who's doing well in the market and position your next job search around companies that are in growth mode right now.
"However, even if an organization' s numbers are down, he reminds professionals, "Don't give up on a company that's doing poorly. Troubled companies need good people to solve their problems.
"Think positive. Janet White, author of "Secrets of the Hidden Job Market: Change Your Thinking to Get the Job of Your Dreams", says she thinks workers should stop reading the headlines. "Don't buy it," she says. If you begin your job search with the wrong mind-set, it may not go right."
Avoid falling into the mind-set that it's tough out there, there's a lot of competition, and not enough opportunity for you," White says.
Don't blame the economy alone. Are you flying blind or do you have a solid job-search strategy? Susan D. Strayer, author of "The Right Job Right Now: The Complete Toolkit for Finding Your Perfect Career," says, "One of the things I always see when there is an economic downturn is that job seekers tend to be lazy in their searches and blame it on the economy. That's not a good strategy.
"Market yourself. Although we are seeing unemployment rise and the economy somewhat weaken, there will always be jobs available for those who are determined to find the right fit. But it's important to remember that looking for a job is all about marketing yourself.
The best strategy for positioning yourself as the most attractive candidate starts with a tight resume. Also, there are jobs lurking around every corner, but you won't find them unless you network.
Fuel prices are up. Food prices, too. And don't forget foreclosures. The United States is still at war and unemployment has reached 5.5 percent. It's the real-life equivalent of "Lions and tigers and bears!" But, oh my, does a job seeker really have to think the worst is yet to come - if it isn't already here? Nah!
Don't focus too much on the bad news!
There's plenty of good news - and good jobs - out there. John Challenger, CEO of Challenger, Gray & Christmas, the nation's first, oldest and premier outplacement consulting organization, points out, "There's no reason to start panicking. Jobs are opening up all the time. And while the economy is a bit sluggish as of late, you can't think of the job market as too monolithic. A number of industries out there are doing very well currently. Health care, energy, international business, agriculture and commodities are thriving."
Whatever the economic climate, you can use these four strategies to maximize your opportunities:
Rely on research. Outplacement and job-market expert Challenger recommends that job seekers do their due diligence. "What's going on in the economy? What's going on in my market? Where are the companies that are hiring? Research all this online and see who's doing well in the market and position your next job search around companies that are in growth mode right now.
"However, even if an organization' s numbers are down, he reminds professionals, "Don't give up on a company that's doing poorly. Troubled companies need good people to solve their problems.
"Think positive. Janet White, author of "Secrets of the Hidden Job Market: Change Your Thinking to Get the Job of Your Dreams", says she thinks workers should stop reading the headlines. "Don't buy it," she says. If you begin your job search with the wrong mind-set, it may not go right."
Avoid falling into the mind-set that it's tough out there, there's a lot of competition, and not enough opportunity for you," White says.
Don't blame the economy alone. Are you flying blind or do you have a solid job-search strategy? Susan D. Strayer, author of "The Right Job Right Now: The Complete Toolkit for Finding Your Perfect Career," says, "One of the things I always see when there is an economic downturn is that job seekers tend to be lazy in their searches and blame it on the economy. That's not a good strategy.
"Market yourself. Although we are seeing unemployment rise and the economy somewhat weaken, there will always be jobs available for those who are determined to find the right fit. But it's important to remember that looking for a job is all about marketing yourself.
The best strategy for positioning yourself as the most attractive candidate starts with a tight resume. Also, there are jobs lurking around every corner, but you won't find them unless you network.
a forum for executives (director/vp/ c-level) in transition
Are you an executive in the job search??
Then you'll want to be a part of Executives Network!!
Executives Network is an incredible organization - designed exclusively to help executives (Director, VP and C-level) with their job search: -identify opportunities -make new contacts and connections -get support and advice from peers If you're in the search, and haven't been to one of our fast-paced, efficient and result-oriented meetings (not to mention, fun!!), you're missing out...and chances are your search will take longer than you expected - because sitting in front of the computer looking at online job postings is not only frustrating and lonely, but doesn't necessarily produce optimal results.
Next Orange County MeetingFriday, October 10th (2nd Fri of each month)University Club @ UC-Irvine801 E. Peltason DriveIrvine, CA 926978:00 AM - 10:30 AM (Please plan to stay the entire time)
$20.00 - Premium Member ($25 if paid at door)$30.00 - All Others ($35 if paid at door)
OC Registration: www.executiv esnetwork.com/mc/page.do?sitePageId= 74197
Or they can go to www.executivesnetwork.com Select Orange County and click Register.
Or if you'd like to look at other locations, go and select a location and click Register.
Please bring pen, paper and some target companies. Dress is business casual. If you have questions, please email (la@executivesnetwork.com or oc@executivesnetwork.com) or call us (480) 659-7590.
Molly Wendell - Executives Network - Orange County
t 480.659.7590
oc@executivesnetwork.com
www.executivesnetwork.com
Then you'll want to be a part of Executives Network!!
Executives Network is an incredible organization - designed exclusively to help executives (Director, VP and C-level) with their job search: -identify opportunities -make new contacts and connections -get support and advice from peers If you're in the search, and haven't been to one of our fast-paced, efficient and result-oriented meetings (not to mention, fun!!), you're missing out...and chances are your search will take longer than you expected - because sitting in front of the computer looking at online job postings is not only frustrating and lonely, but doesn't necessarily produce optimal results.
Next Orange County MeetingFriday, October 10th (2nd Fri of each month)University Club @ UC-Irvine801 E. Peltason DriveIrvine, CA 926978:00 AM - 10:30 AM (Please plan to stay the entire time)
$20.00 - Premium Member ($25 if paid at door)$30.00 - All Others ($35 if paid at door)
OC Registration: www.executiv esnetwork.com/mc/page.do?sitePageId= 74197
Or they can go to www.executivesnetwork.com Select Orange County and click Register.
Or if you'd like to look at other locations, go and select a location and click Register.
Please bring pen, paper and some target companies. Dress is business casual. If you have questions, please email (la@executivesnetwork.com or oc@executivesnetwork.com) or call us (480) 659-7590.
Molly Wendell - Executives Network - Orange County
t 480.659.7590
oc@executivesnetwork.com
www.executivesnetwork.com
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