With Friday's miserable jobs numbers came a flurry of commentary filled with phrases like "double dip recession," "expiration of unemployment benefits," and "the waning of American dominance."
David Gergen, adviser to four U.S. presidents and professor of leadership at Harvard's Kennedy School noted in a recent Tweet that employment numbers only reconfirm the need for a jobs plan. He went on to ask his Twitter followers, "Whose ideas will put Americans back to work? Clinton? GOP?"
Former President Clinton's plan, put forth in Newsweek magazine, proposes 14 steps to kick-start job growth. From speeding up start times on construction projects (by providing certain approval waivers) to a slew of energy and environment-related jobs and improvements, to states' rights to incentivize business growth, Clinton looks to government to clear the way for business opportunities to prosper and spur job creation.
The GOP's approach focuses on "America's Job Creators" that will reduce regulatory burdens on Small Business Owners, pass free trade agreements, fix the tax code to encourage investment and pay down the national debt.
Like Clinton's plan, the GOP looks to government policies and practices to create more favorable environments for business, so that these businesses will hire more people.
Here's the problem with a government-then-business approach.
First, in a society where success in business is measured by quarterly returns, it is incredibly difficult for businesses to grow at a pace that allows for long-term planning, investment in the future, and increased employee education, enrichment and retention, all of which lead to long-term sustained growth. In a shareholder-focused, short-term, buy/sell world, it's a challenge to have faith that tax incentives and reduced regulation will encourage businesses to do the "right thing" and create new jobs.
Consider Boston Scientific Corp., which in March 2011 announced that it would cut 5 percent of its staff. On a conference call with employees, Chief Medical Officer Keith Dawkins explained, "We have to be responsible to our shareholders," adding that management believes that they can increase shareholder value by 70 percent over the next three years. The implication here is that Boston Scientific can increase revenue with less people. So why, if they can do this, would they ever consider hiring more?
Second, in a government-then-business approach, American workers are ceding all responsibility for their job creation, and ultimately their livelihoods, to the companies, organizations and entities that can hire them. In this scenario, the prevailing attitude is that "the jobs are coming" and that workers should just be patient while government and business collude to create them. So why should workers even attempt to get a job when the reports are so bad and the big "plans" proposed by the vying parties never mention the duty of the worker to make things happen for him or herself? If I were the average American worker, I'd sit back on my couch, collect unemployment benefits and wait until things look rosier.
Clearly, this isn't going to work.
We are in a different world. We all know this. With ever-emerging technology replacing the need for certain job categories, many businesses have found that they can operate without those extra hands and still be productive. So what is the average American supposed to do?
Here's something that not enough people seem to know: The jobs are actually inside of each and every one of us. It is up to us to Claim Our Careers and no longer wait for others to tell us it is OK to get back to work.
Whether it is starting a home business, or identifying a company of interest and proving to management that we can help solve their problems and make them successful, the key to solving our job creation woes lies within each of us, the American worker. We can all work harder, reject laziness, and strive to be successful. We can all stop complaining about what government is or isn't doing to help us get ahead, and start doing the things we need to survive.
It is time for all of us, of every color, stripe, political orientation, education level and creed, to step up our game. Where the jobs really are ... are inside each and every one of us.
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By Susanne Goldstein
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18 July, 2011
13 February, 2011
Jobs That Pay $60,000 a Year
By Rachel Zupek,
So, you want more money? Welcome to the club. We've been waiting for you.
These days, it seems no one is satisfied with the amount of zeros at the end of his or her paycheck. According to a new CareerBuilder.com survey, 83 percent of employees are living paycheck to paycheck to make ends meet. Twenty-three percent of respondents said they would need to earn an extra $251 to $500 more per paycheck to live comfortably, while 12 percent said they need to earn $501 to $750. Twenty percent of workers say they would need to earn more than an additional $1,000 more per check to live comfortably.
With the current national median salary at $40,690, these statistics are as surprising as they are expected. If you're looking to earn a few more dollars per paycheck, here are 15 jobs that earn between $60,000 and $69,999 annually, which are also expected to experience growth through 2016.
1. Appraiser
Annual mean income: $60,689*
Projected employment in 2016: 118,000**
Increase between 2006 and 2016: 17 percent
2. Architect
Annual mean income: $62,246
Projected employment in 2016: 155,000
Increase between 2006 and 2016: 18 percent
Annual mean income: $68,267
Projected employment in 2016: 124,000
Increase between 2006 and 2016: 9 percent
Annual mean income: $65,911
Projected employment in 2016: 650,000
Increase between 2006 and 2016: 29 percent
Annual mean income: $64,851
Projected employment in 2016: 176,000
Increase between 2006 and 2016: 16 percent
Annual mean income: $61,467
Projected employment in 2016: 3,092,000
Increase between 2006 and 2016: 23 percent
Annual mean income: $63,655
Projected employment in 2016: 83,000
Increase between 2006 and 2016: 27 percent
Annual mean income: $65,320
Projected employment in 2016: 379,000
Increase between 2006 and 2016: 15 percent
9. Seismologist
Annual mean income: $66,749
Projected employment in 2016: 38,000
Increase between 2006 and 2016: 22 percent
Annual mean income: $66,864
Projected employment in 2016: 157,000
Increase between 2006 and 2016: 15 percent
10. Media manager
Annual mean income: $66,931
Projected employment in 2016: 651,000
Increase between 2006 and 2016: 12 percent
11. Meteorologist
Annual mean income: $68,594
Projected employment in 2016: 9,700
Increase between 2006 and 2016: 11 percent
Annual mean income: $69,373
Projected employment in 2016: 72,000
Increase between 2006 and 2016: 3 percent
Annual mean income: $69,036
Projected employment in 2016: 57,000
Increase between 2006 and 2016: 27 percent
14. Video producer
Annual mean income: $62,476
Projected employment in 2016: 103,000
Increase between 2006 and 2016:11 percent
10 February, 2011
Jobs 2011 - Six Figure Jobs
(No M.D., No J.D., No Problem!)
As we each search for our personal pot of gold, many of us wonder whether the rainbow leading us to a six-figure paycheck has to be so long. We want financially rewarding jobs, but not everyone is eager to commit the time and money necessary to complete a medical or law degree.
The good news is that, even though statistics have shown that more education translates to higher earnings, there are still plenty of six-figure salary jobs for those of us who have decided not to take the seven-years-and-a-stethoscope route. The following is a list of seven lucrative fields in which the top-earning 25 percent of workers take home more than $100,000 annually, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS). That percentage proves there is real potential for sizeable salaries within these fields, even if your résumé doesn't boast a lengthy list of alma maters.
Though some of these positions are filled by people with graduate degrees, a bachelor's degree and a little initiative could get you well on your way to a six-figure salary.
The good news is that, even though statistics have shown that more education translates to higher earnings, there are still plenty of six-figure salary jobs for those of us who have decided not to take the seven-years-and-a-stethoscope route. The following is a list of seven lucrative fields in which the top-earning 25 percent of workers take home more than $100,000 annually, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS). That percentage proves there is real potential for sizeable salaries within these fields, even if your résumé doesn't boast a lengthy list of alma maters.
Though some of these positions are filled by people with graduate degrees, a bachelor's degree and a little initiative could get you well on your way to a six-figure salary.
Sales Managers
Salary of top 25 percent: $127,820*
Median salary: $87,580 What they do: Sales managers establish company or team sales goals and coordinate training programs for sales representatives. They monitor sales statistics and customer satisfaction, and make adjustments to sales strategies as needed.
How to get the job: The educational background of sales managers varies. Managers frequently work their way up the ranks of a company -- often starting as sales representatives -- and many companies have established management training programs.
Securities, Commodities, and Financial Services Sales Agents
Salary of top 25 percent: $123,910
Median salary: $67,130 What they do: Securities, commodities and financial services sales agents buy and sell stocks, bonds and other financial products. They may also inform clients about financial markets and counsel them regarding their financial portfolios.
How to get the job: The majority of financial sales agents have college educations, and have taken courses in business, economics and finance. Securities and commodities agents must pass state licensing examinations, and many firms require agents to complete in-house training programs.
Financial Managers
Salary of top 25 percent: $118,150
Median salary: $86,280
What they do: Financial managers' responsibilities vary, but they generally oversee the preparation of financial reports involved with accounting, investing, banking, insurance and securities. They can also develop financial strategies for their organizations.
How to get the job: Employers expect financial managers to have a bachelor's degree in finance, accounting, economics or business administration, and increasingly expect a master's degree in one of these fields as well. Depending on the company and the specific position, professional certifications such as the Chartered Financial Analyst designation may also be required.
Computer and Information Scientists, Research
Salary of top 25 percent: $113,830
Median salary: $91,230
What they do: Computer and information scientists act as theorists, designers or inventors while developing solutions to computer hardware and software problems and researching computer technology.
How to get the job: A bachelor's degree is usually a prerequisite for filling these positions, with most of the more technically complex jobs reserved for workers with graduate degrees.
Actuaries
Salary of top 25 percent: $112,360
Median salary: $81,640
What they do: Actuaries are often employed in the insurance industry. They assess the potential for various types of risks and design insurance policies and other financial strategies in order to reduce the potential cost of those risks.
How to get the job: In addition to a bachelor's degree, there are a series of examinations that actuaries must complete to gain full professional status.
Personal Financial Advisers
Salary of top 25 percent: $107,470
Median salary: $63,500
What they do: Personal financial advisers provide guidance to clients regarding financial decisions. Many financial advisers specialize in a particular field, such as retirement planning or risk management.
How to get the job: Most financial advisers hold a bachelor's degree in finance, economics or accounting. Certifications such as the Chartered Financial Analyst designation can strengthen an adviser's professional standing.
Public Relations Managers
Salary of top 25 percent: $106,440
Median salary: $76,450
Salary of top 25 percent: $127,820*
Median salary: $87,580 What they do: Sales managers establish company or team sales goals and coordinate training programs for sales representatives. They monitor sales statistics and customer satisfaction, and make adjustments to sales strategies as needed.
How to get the job: The educational background of sales managers varies. Managers frequently work their way up the ranks of a company -- often starting as sales representatives -- and many companies have established management training programs.
Securities, Commodities, and Financial Services Sales Agents
Salary of top 25 percent: $123,910
Median salary: $67,130 What they do: Securities, commodities and financial services sales agents buy and sell stocks, bonds and other financial products. They may also inform clients about financial markets and counsel them regarding their financial portfolios.
How to get the job: The majority of financial sales agents have college educations, and have taken courses in business, economics and finance. Securities and commodities agents must pass state licensing examinations, and many firms require agents to complete in-house training programs.
Financial Managers
Salary of top 25 percent: $118,150
Median salary: $86,280
What they do: Financial managers' responsibilities vary, but they generally oversee the preparation of financial reports involved with accounting, investing, banking, insurance and securities. They can also develop financial strategies for their organizations.
How to get the job: Employers expect financial managers to have a bachelor's degree in finance, accounting, economics or business administration, and increasingly expect a master's degree in one of these fields as well. Depending on the company and the specific position, professional certifications such as the Chartered Financial Analyst designation may also be required.
Computer and Information Scientists, Research
Salary of top 25 percent: $113,830
Median salary: $91,230
What they do: Computer and information scientists act as theorists, designers or inventors while developing solutions to computer hardware and software problems and researching computer technology.
How to get the job: A bachelor's degree is usually a prerequisite for filling these positions, with most of the more technically complex jobs reserved for workers with graduate degrees.
Actuaries
Salary of top 25 percent: $112,360
Median salary: $81,640
What they do: Actuaries are often employed in the insurance industry. They assess the potential for various types of risks and design insurance policies and other financial strategies in order to reduce the potential cost of those risks.
How to get the job: In addition to a bachelor's degree, there are a series of examinations that actuaries must complete to gain full professional status.
Personal Financial Advisers
Salary of top 25 percent: $107,470
Median salary: $63,500
What they do: Personal financial advisers provide guidance to clients regarding financial decisions. Many financial advisers specialize in a particular field, such as retirement planning or risk management.
How to get the job: Most financial advisers hold a bachelor's degree in finance, economics or accounting. Certifications such as the Chartered Financial Analyst designation can strengthen an adviser's professional standing.
Public Relations Managers
Salary of top 25 percent: $106,440
Median salary: $76,450
How to Start a New Job on the Right Foot
Whether you're a recent graduate who recently accepted your first "real" job or a seasoned professional, walking into a new workplace for the first time can be very stressful. Keeping track of new people, processes, policies, and priorities is taxing.
These tips can help you make a positive impression during your first weeks on the job:
Don't be a stranger. You could get off on the wrong foot with others if you sit back and wait for them to reach out to you. Shyness can come across as unfriendliness or even snobbery.
Be sure to make the rounds in your first week on the job and introduce yourself to new colleagues, even those you may be working with only in a limited capacity. The more affable and outgoing you are, the quicker you'll be able to build rapport and gain access to valuable information and resources.
Get a read on the company. Company handbooks aren't necessarily page-turners, but you can't afford to ignore the content within. Making incorrect assumptions about personal web usage, electronic security, the social media policy, or the dress code can cause problems.
While many of these issues will likely have been touched upon during your orientation, taking the time to read up on all protocols and procedures will keep you from accidentally running afoul of rules.
Pay attention to the unwritten rules, too. The nuances of the prevailing corporate culture aren't always spelled out in black and white. Does the boss like to receive updates via email or in-person chats? Are laptops typically brought to meetings? Do people actually observe "casual Friday"? Astutely observing people's behaviors, work styles, and communication preferences--and adjusting yours accordingly--will make your adjustment smoother.
Practice proper diplomacy. Your manager will expect you to offer fresh perspectives and solutions. But be cautious about how and when you present your ideas and feedback.
It's wise to give your thoughts when asked or to occasionally share some initial impressions, but do so in a tactful and respectful manner. There's no better way to alienate yourself than to come across as a brash know-it-all. In addition, avoid overt criticism and comparisons to your previous workplace.
Pace yourself. It's admirable to want to immediately establish yourself as a capable go-getter. But you won't impress anyone if you over-promise and under-deliver.
Give yourself some time to get a firm handle on your core duties and responsibilities before volunteering to tackle every side project you hear about. By biting off more than you can chew, you could burn out or set an unsustainable precedent when it comes to your workload.
Finally, cut yourself some slack. Don't beat yourself up if you make a mistake or have to ask lots of questions during your first weeks on the job. And when you encounter those inevitable moments of self-doubt, remember that your new manager and colleagues know it's difficult to be the new kid on the block. Chances are, they're granting you a grace period to get up to speed.
by Doug White,
22 January, 2011
Cover Letter Checklist: 7 Steps to Better Cover Letters
The cover letter should be part of your presentation to a hiring manager whenever you apply for a job. Through cover letters you can "speak" directly to the hiring manager and create a more tailored presentation of your background to better prove why you are well-suited for their open position. Generally cover letters should be three or four paragraphs long and no more than one page.
Here are seven things you should do when you write a cover letter.
- Create a professional business letter format. Include your name and contact information at the top of the letter and match the style and font used on your resume. Stick to traditional fonts such as Arial, Times New Roman, and Tahoma.
- Address the letter to a specific person when possible. It is always better to address the letter to a specific person. If no name is listed on the posting, try calling the main number of the company to find out who the contact is or ask someone in the human resources department. You won't always be able to uncover a specific name; but when you do, some hiring authorities will be impressed by the extra effort you took to find out who the appropriate contact is.
- State the reason why you are sending the letter. If you are applying to the job via a job board or company website, be sure to reference where you saw the job posted and include the job title and job number if there is one. If a friend or colleague referred you for the position be sure to mention that in the first paragraph of the letter. Referred candidates frequently stand a better chance of getting past the initial screening process.
- Discuss a current important business condition that is relevant to your reader. Let the hiring manager know that you understand their industry, competitors, and business problems. Making this connection helps elevate your candidacy and builds trust with the reader.
- Explain how your skills match the job requirements. Review the job posting closely and match as many of your job skills to the requirement as possible. You can even create a two-column format that lists the company's job requirements on one side and your skills on the other side to make the match more obvious.
- Ask for the interview. Be proactive in your letter and let the hiring manager know you plan to follow up to discuss next steps in the interview process.
- Proofread the letter. Typos on a cover letter are just as bad as typos on a resume. After you write the letter, proofread it a few times, put it down, and then proofread it again later. If possible ask someone else to proofread it as well.
20 January, 2011
Younger Baby Boomers Hurt Most by Recession
The economic climate of the past few years has been tough on everyone, but not everyone is coming out of the recent recession on equal footing. A study done by the market research firm Mintel shows that for those ages 45-54 (younger baby boomers and older Gen Xers) the recovery will definitely take longer.
A full 39 percent, the highest in any age group, say they worry more about retirement now than ever before. Also, 47 percent of that group (vs. 33 percent overall) say they "have only been spending money on necessities" for at least a year. And then there's the 51 percent of this age demographic (compared to 44 percent overall), who say they intend to permanently decrease the amount of unnecessary "stuff" they will buy in the future.
"This last recession has definitely not treated everyone equally," states Susan Menke, vice president and behavioral economist at Mintel. "One reason could be that the younger boomers are the age group that was just getting started when the severe double dip recessions of the 1980s hit, and they have never fully recovered. Another reason may be that this is the 'sandwich' generation, burdened with educational expenses for their kids and, for some, health care costs for aging parents."
People who fall into this age group are too young to take early retirement, and too old to be able to make up for their savings losses by the time they reach normal retirement age. It's a sad fact that some may not ever fully recover.
Menke adds, "We continue to see numbers indicating that the recession was a wake-up call across age groups, just in different ways. Everyone is more concerned about having adequate funds to retire after this recession. Unlike the baby boomers, however, younger age groups are able to do something about it."
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18 January, 2011
Tips for Job Seekers
Whether you are seeking a job with a staffing firm or a Fortune 500 company, the process is pretty much the same. Start by crafting a compelling résumé. This will help you identify your marketable skills. Then, before you apply for a job, make sure that your skills match what the company is looking for. If so, prepare an effective cover letter and send it to the prospective employer along with your résumé.
If you get an interview, get ready for it well before you go. There may be more than one. For example, your first interview may be with a staffing firm and your second one with its client.
Craft a Compelling Résumé
Unless you have more than 10 years of experience, your résumé should be no longer than one page. Use a simple layout.
- Know what you want.
Compose a clearly stated job objective. State what you want to do, for whom, where, and at what level of responsibility.
- Stand out from the crowd.
Instead of just listing your job skills, describe the benefits and results of your performance. For each permanent job or staffing assignment, develop a list of major accomplishments, placing the most emphasis on your recent achievements. What problems or challenges have you faced? What actions did you take to overcome them? How did your actions benefit the company? Keep in mind that most companies value workers who enhance profits and save time and money.
- Sell yourself.
You only have one shot to make a great impression. Your résumé is a word picture of yourself. Showcase your strengths and one or two outstanding skills or abilities. List your education, training, and any relevant awards.
- Never list the reasons for termination or leaving a job on the résumé.
The reader can find negative connotations for even the best reason. You're far better off explaining employment lapses in person.
- Make sure the résumé and the cover letter are error-free.
Proofread, and have others proofread them, too. Make your résumé understandable by avoiding jargon and using plain English.
Prepare an Effective Cover Letter
A cover letter allows you to personalize your résumé. Its main purpose is to emphasize your strengths and assets in a way that will interest employers in interviewing you.
- To attract the reader's attention, the cover letter must look good and be easy to read.
Pay particular attention to spelling, grammar, punctuation, spacing, paragraph length, and margins. Address it to a particular person by name, making sure that the spelling and title of the individual are correct. A good cover letter is not too long, so try to limit yours to a single page.
- The first paragraph should arouse the reader's interest.
State some particular knowledge you have of the reader's business, or comment on a "timely" issue relating to the company's operation.
- The body of the cover letter should explain what you can do for the company.
Put yourself in the employer's position as you write. Present facts that will be interesting and that accurately describe your assets and qualifications. Your prospective employer will be interested in your ability to make or save money, conserve time, and effectively assume and delegate responsibility. Do not stress weaknesses, such as lack of experience.
- The last paragraph should request action.
Ask for an interview, and state specific times and dates when you will call to arrange an interview (allow at least three business days from the day you send the letter). In all circumstances be courteous, but be direct.
- The letter should end with the formal salutation "Sincerely."
Below the salutation, type your name and then add your signature.
Sending Your Résumé and Cover Letter Via E-Mail
As a 21st-century jobseeker, it's important to have an electronic cover letter and résumé to send at the click of a mouse. Here are some steps for converting your cover letter and résumé from Word or WordPerfect documents into electronic ones.
- Remove all formatting, including lines, boxes, bold, italics, and underlining.
Change the font to Courier, size 12. Convert your page margins to 1 inch on the left and 3 inches on the right. When you save the cover letter or résumé, choose "Save As" and change the type to "Text only with Line Breaks." A warning box may come up informing you that you might lose some formatting. Click "OK" or "Yes."
- Launch Notepad (PC) or SimpleText (Mac) to reformat and clean up your résumé.
Move all centered items to the left margin, and make sure all text is flush left. As you scroll through your document, remove all Tabs, replace all bullets with asterisks (*), and change bolded words to all caps. Increase white space by hitting Return twice between sections.
- Make sure your cover letter and résumé are e-friendly.
Do not send them as attachments, but, rather, pasted in the body of the e-mail. Practice sending them via e-mail to yourself as well as a friend who uses a different Internet service provider—to ensure the documents are clean and professional-looking. Once you've made any required adjustments, your cover letter and résumé are ready for a prospective employer's inspection.
- Words matter.
Always include keywords in your résumé. Recruiters use keywords to search for résumés. So choose some of the basic, important keywords in your field and pepper them throughout your résumé. For example: Web designer, account manager, communications specialist, to name some.
Deliver a Knock-Out Interview
Your carefully prepared cover letter and résumé paid off. You've landed an interview. Get ready—in advance—to make a good impression.
- Confirm the interview appointment.
Do this one day before your interview. Know the date, time, and location of the interview. Try to find out how long you'll be there. And make sure you have your contact's phone numbers in case you have to call.
- Clear your calendar.
If possible, keep your schedule free of any other commitments. The interview might run over or you could be asked to stay longer. Explaining that you have to be somewhere else could create an awkward situation.
- Say their names correctly.
If you know the names of interviewers in advance, confirm the pronunciation and spelling.
- Be on time.
Don't arrive more than 10 minutes early and, most important, don't be late. Arriving late not only labels you as rude, it also makes you seem unreliable. If unforeseen circumstances arise and you must be late, do everything you can to call ahead of time.
- Dress to impress.
How embarrassing to come to an interview and discover you're underdressed. If possible, find out in advance what attire works. If you're still not sure, wear a suit. There's no such thing as overkill when dressing for an interview.
- Let them know you've arrived.
Walk up to the receptionist, smile, shake hands, introduce yourself, and state that you have an appointment. Offer your résumé or business card and wait.
- Shut off the cell phone.
Unless there's a bona fide crisis, turn off your cell phone or pager.
- Use your mouth for talking only.
Unless the interview is scheduled with a meal, nothing should be in your mouth but words. Drinking, eating, smoking, and chewing gum don't work during an interview.
- Prepare a short information statement.
Be ready to answer the dreaded question, "Tell me about yourself and your background." Your statement should include some information on the types of companies and industries you have worked for, your strengths, your transferable skills, and some of your personal traits. Practice saying this statement until it feels natural.
- Be prepared to talk about your successes and experiences.
The employer will want to find out about your past experience—successes and failures, your work ethic, and your track record. Be able to amplify every item on your résumé.
- Be nice.
Everyone you meet during your interview—from the receptionist to the interviewer—should be treated with respect and courtesy. The receptionist might not be conducting the interview, but his or her opinion of you might be solicited.
- Follow up.
Send a thank you letter within a day of the interview. Provide any documents that might have been requested, such as references, an employment application, or samples of your work. A few days later, call to express your continued interest and to see if you could offer more information.
09 January, 2011
National Call Center Hiring Telecommute Workers
lary: $12-$28/hour / Hourly
Location: Sparks, TX
Type: Part-Time
TeleReach Corporate is a business development, appointment setting, teleprospecting, lead generation, data acquisition, and information gathering company. Since 1996 TeleReach has helped clients in both technology related and traditional businesses with their marketing programs. We make cold calls (M-F, 8-5) from a list of qualified prospects to set sales appointments with high level decision makers associated with companies within our clients target market. This requires the ability to feel comfortable communicating in a professional and effective manner with C level executives, presidents, directors and midlevel management.
TeleReach is seeking long term part time and full time Marketing Representatives. We are not a match for individuals seeking summer work, evening work, temporary work or supplemental income for an applicant’s other business ventures. We promote from within whenever possible. Although all of our employees work from their home offices, we encourage team interaction and provide a variety of incentives, including bonuses and contests. We offer group medical insurance and vacation pay for full time employees. All callers work on more than one program to avoid burnout. TeleReach offers performance based (quota) hourly pay. Earnings range from $12 - $28/hr. and our top FT callers earn 60K+ a year. We are a member of the Better Business Bureau and endorsed by ABC News Good Morning America and Woman's Day magazine as a recommended legitimate work from home company.
Visit Telereachjobs.com for the links to these reports and to see our home office requirements.
All applicants must have a minimum of 1 year successful business to business (B2B) telephone cold calling experience, utilize professional verbal communication skills, have a sound understanding of general business, be self-motivated, have a dedicated follow-through attitude and demonstrate good computer skills.
Preferred but not required: full time, college degree in a business related field, 3 years or more full time experience with a successful track record as a teleprospector, appointment setter or lead generator cold calling from home, formal sales/gatekeeper skills training, and online CRM experience (Gold Mine, Act, etc).
We receive a large number of applications each week and unfortunately can not respond to every applicant.
We are not hiring in the following states: AK, CA, CT, FL, HI, IL, MA, MD, MI, MT, ND, NH, NV, PA, or WA.
To apply for a job, go to TeleReachjobs.com and select: Apply For A Job.
Under Referred By, please click on the web site where you found our ad.
You can also apply by calling 713-866-6226 and leaving a recorded verbal resume. Simply tell us about your education, experience, skills and other qualifications. The best candidates will be contacted for a telephone interview ASAP.
08 January, 2011
10 Cutting Edge Jobs
As the world continues to go forward and change technologically, we are living longer, retiring later and get higher education at a higher rate than generations before us, and the employment market is changing right next to us.
According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, technology is just one of the few factors in determining what's going to be the next great gig out there. Demographic shifts, legislative changes, business trends and consumer behavior also factor into what's going to be the next big thing and what's going to be history.
Here are some of today's jobs that are on the cutting edge:
1. Radiation Therapist
What they do: Work with radiation oncologists to administer treatment as prescribed and supervised by the doctor. They also maintain records and check the operations of the radiology equipment.
What you need: An associate or bachelor's degree in radiology and certification under the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists. Licensing may also be required.
2. Nurse Paralegal
What they do: Similar to LNCs, they are hired to assist law firms, government agencies and insurance companies with expertise on medical-related cases. Unlike LNCs, nurse paralegals have a stronger focus on the legal relations to medicine.
What you need: A bachelor's or advanced degree in nursing or another health-related field and certification.
3. Genetic Counselor
What they do: Assist families who have members with birth defects and other genetic disorders, and also aid in educational and administrative roles related to genetic counseling and inherited health issues.
What you need: A bachelor's degree concentrating on biology/biosciences, psychology, genetics or nursing and a master's degree in genetic counseling. The American Board of Genetic Counseling and the American Board of Medical Genetics offer certification.
4. Legal Nurse Consultant
What they do: Perform an analysis of medical information as related to law. They conduct legal research, interview expert witnesses and assist with legal paperwork and processes.
What you need: An RN license. Formal training as a legal nurse consultant (LNC) is not required, but helpful.
5. Art Therapist
What they do: Treat physical, mental and emotional disabilities through art expression.
What you need: A master's degree in art therapy with completed curriculum under the American Art Therapy Association's educational standards. To be a registered art therapist, 1,000 hours of direct client contact must be reached after graduation.
6. Computer Forensic Expert
What they do: Use computer investigation and analysis to determine legal evidence. They uncover deleted information and can help the legal system track down people attempting to cover their illegal actions, such as hackers and inside traders.
What you need: A wide range of computer hardware and software experience, as well as an associate or bachelor's degree in computer forensics, computer science or another related field.
7. Medical Illustrator
What they do: Create images that visually communicate bioscientific and medical discoveries. They also act as consultants, advisers, administrators and educators in biological science communications.
What you need: A bachelor's degree with a major in art and a minor in biological sciences or vice versa; a portfolio of artwork demonstrating competence. A majority of medical illustrators have master's degrees in medical illustration.
8. Veterinary Physical Therapist
What they do: Focus on animal treatment and rehabilitation methods, including hydrotherapy, swimming, exercise and massage.
What you need: Certification training is offered to licensed veterinarians, veterinary technicians and physical therapists. Some certification programs require written exams, and follow-up case reports, independent studies and take-home exams are also available.
9. Animal Defense Lawyer
What they do: Handle cases dealing with animals in cases ranging from custody in divorce cases to veterinary malpractice. While laws suggest that animals are regarded as "property," owners who are battling for the custody often regard their pets at a higher standard.
What you need: The educational degrees and requirements for a major in law, a Juris Doctorate, and a concentration and clinical work in animal law.
10. Animal Assisted Therapist
What they do: Study and identify behavioral patterns in animals and apply techniques to improve mental, social and physical issues within humans through animal/human companionship.
What you need: A bachelor's of science degree in psychology, social work, physical therapy, nursing or education. Additional training and certification in Animal Assisted Therapy (AAT) is a big plus. AAT program concentrations can include elderly care, social work, education and other specialties.
Here are some of today's jobs that are on the cutting edge:
1. Radiation Therapist
What they do: Work with radiation oncologists to administer treatment as prescribed and supervised by the doctor. They also maintain records and check the operations of the radiology equipment.
What you need: An associate or bachelor's degree in radiology and certification under the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists. Licensing may also be required.
2. Nurse Paralegal
What they do: Similar to LNCs, they are hired to assist law firms, government agencies and insurance companies with expertise on medical-related cases. Unlike LNCs, nurse paralegals have a stronger focus on the legal relations to medicine.
What you need: A bachelor's or advanced degree in nursing or another health-related field and certification.
3. Genetic Counselor
What they do: Assist families who have members with birth defects and other genetic disorders, and also aid in educational and administrative roles related to genetic counseling and inherited health issues.
What you need: A bachelor's degree concentrating on biology/biosciences, psychology, genetics or nursing and a master's degree in genetic counseling. The American Board of Genetic Counseling and the American Board of Medical Genetics offer certification.
4. Legal Nurse Consultant
What they do: Perform an analysis of medical information as related to law. They conduct legal research, interview expert witnesses and assist with legal paperwork and processes.
What you need: An RN license. Formal training as a legal nurse consultant (LNC) is not required, but helpful.
5. Art Therapist
What they do: Treat physical, mental and emotional disabilities through art expression.
What you need: A master's degree in art therapy with completed curriculum under the American Art Therapy Association's educational standards. To be a registered art therapist, 1,000 hours of direct client contact must be reached after graduation.
6. Computer Forensic Expert
What they do: Use computer investigation and analysis to determine legal evidence. They uncover deleted information and can help the legal system track down people attempting to cover their illegal actions, such as hackers and inside traders.
What you need: A wide range of computer hardware and software experience, as well as an associate or bachelor's degree in computer forensics, computer science or another related field.
7. Medical Illustrator
What they do: Create images that visually communicate bioscientific and medical discoveries. They also act as consultants, advisers, administrators and educators in biological science communications.
What you need: A bachelor's degree with a major in art and a minor in biological sciences or vice versa; a portfolio of artwork demonstrating competence. A majority of medical illustrators have master's degrees in medical illustration.
8. Veterinary Physical Therapist
What they do: Focus on animal treatment and rehabilitation methods, including hydrotherapy, swimming, exercise and massage.
What you need: Certification training is offered to licensed veterinarians, veterinary technicians and physical therapists. Some certification programs require written exams, and follow-up case reports, independent studies and take-home exams are also available.
9. Animal Defense Lawyer
What they do: Handle cases dealing with animals in cases ranging from custody in divorce cases to veterinary malpractice. While laws suggest that animals are regarded as "property," owners who are battling for the custody often regard their pets at a higher standard.
What you need: The educational degrees and requirements for a major in law, a Juris Doctorate, and a concentration and clinical work in animal law.
10. Animal Assisted Therapist
What they do: Study and identify behavioral patterns in animals and apply techniques to improve mental, social and physical issues within humans through animal/human companionship.
What you need: A bachelor's of science degree in psychology, social work, physical therapy, nursing or education. Additional training and certification in Animal Assisted Therapy (AAT) is a big plus. AAT program concentrations can include elderly care, social work, education and other specialties.
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07 January, 2011
6 Career Shifts for Older Workers
In today's e'er dynamical job industry, not exclusive bonk the types of jobs offered changed, but so change the individuals who make up the incumbent hands. More older workers are opting to preserve employed instead of retreating. If you're one of these experienced professionals, how do you rest your progress and continue invigorated and spirited in today's straightaway paced line ambiance?
1. Be fashionable
Imitate job mart trends. Sr. workers moldiness livelihood their digit on the pulsation of the have hostility by asking themselves, 'What jobs are in obligation today?' and by safekeeping up with today's bailiwick, peculiarly computer engineering says Deborah Vocalist, supervisor of the issues agendum for system section for AARP, a non-profit organization for fill age 50 and over.
2. Get wired
Cognise your computer. Filmmaker stresses that updating systemic role skills, especially computer skills, is determinant, "particularly since numerous employers feign that develop workers demand skills in this expanse. Having the elementary machine skills that portion you to suffice in the workplace is virtual." That effectuation existence homely with:
Cognise your computer. Filmmaker stresses that updating systemic role skills, especially computer skills, is determinant, "particularly since numerous employers feign that develop workers demand skills in this expanse. Having the elementary machine skills that portion you to suffice in the workplace is virtual." That effectuation existence homely with:
" Navigating the Net
" E-mail and its applications
" Statement processing
" PowerPoint
" Surpass spreadsheets
3. Go back to school
Stuff in the gaps with training. If you demand in any extent of claim, especially machine skills, recall it's never too posthumous for statesman activity. Numerous instructional courses are offered at your topical district college, depository or neighborhood connection. "Long acquisition is an serious panorama of professional growth. Assessing your skills and determining whether there are any gaps will provide distinguish voltage areas for further activity," Vocalizer says.
Stuff in the gaps with training. If you demand in any extent of claim, especially machine skills, recall it's never too posthumous for statesman activity. Numerous instructional courses are offered at your topical district college, depository or neighborhood connection. "Long acquisition is an serious panorama of professional growth. Assessing your skills and determining whether there are any gaps will provide distinguish voltage areas for further activity," Vocalizer says.
4. Opportunity knocks
Stand vantage of chances to see all around you. Also attending classes, a healthy way to get new skills is to be on the lookout for acquisition opportunities hand at process. Is someone accomplishment on vacation whose job is outdoors your average domain of responsibilities? Perhaps you can worker to raiment for them and instruct a immature roughly what they do. Or move for temporary assignments that you wouldn't usually interact.
Stand vantage of chances to see all around you. Also attending classes, a healthy way to get new skills is to be on the lookout for acquisition opportunities hand at process. Is someone accomplishment on vacation whose job is outdoors your average domain of responsibilities? Perhaps you can worker to raiment for them and instruct a immature roughly what they do. Or move for temporary assignments that you wouldn't usually interact.
5. Update your résumé
If you are hunting to kind a vary to a new view, you require to get flowing on the latest-résumé trends. Suchlike anything else, résumé styles move over second. The résumé is a alive means in helping any miss speaking the qualifications and experience they can modify to a possible state. Vocaliser says oftentimes "employers are writer fascinated in the skills you get to a job versus how more years you worked for a specific employer. It gives them a shot of your capabilities and if you in fact possess the skills they're hunt for." So play your résumé skill-driven and results-oriented, showcasing your direction skills and income accomplishments, instead of only providing a litany of dates, titles and responsibilities from preceding positions.
If you are hunting to kind a vary to a new view, you require to get flowing on the latest-résumé trends. Suchlike anything else, résumé styles move over second. The résumé is a alive means in helping any miss speaking the qualifications and experience they can modify to a possible state. Vocaliser says oftentimes "employers are writer fascinated in the skills you get to a job versus how more years you worked for a specific employer. It gives them a shot of your capabilities and if you in fact possess the skills they're hunt for." So play your résumé skill-driven and results-oriented, showcasing your direction skills and income accomplishments, instead of only providing a litany of dates, titles and responsibilities from preceding positions.
6. Bond
Speech to others in your corresponding state. Don't despair; there are organizations that offering keep groups for sr. workers to deal the challenges they've featured and study new strategies to surmount them. The Knowledge Competent Mesh-work is composed of agencies crosswise the Incorporate States that center on converging the needs of mid-career workers and job seekers. Insure your anesthetic sound play-script for the Procedure Healthy chapter in your expanse.
Speech to others in your corresponding state. Don't despair; there are organizations that offering keep groups for sr. workers to deal the challenges they've featured and study new strategies to surmount them. The Knowledge Competent Mesh-work is composed of agencies crosswise the Incorporate States that center on converging the needs of mid-career workers and job seekers. Insure your anesthetic sound play-script for the Procedure Healthy chapter in your expanse.
06 January, 2011
Tech industry searching for girls gone geek
Societal values, not aptitude, may be turning them away from sciences
Mattel recently conducted an online poll asking girls everywhere to choose Barbie's next occupation from the following choices -- surgeon, architect, news anchor, environmentalist and computer engineer.
The overwhelming choice among the girls was news anchor. But adults in the blogosphere, on Twitter and Facebook launched their own campaign for computer engineer Barbie.
Mattel relented and decided to go with both, news anchor and computer engineer Barbie. "We couldn't ignore the outcry," said Michelle Chidoni, a spokeswoman for the company.
The Barbie brouhaha points to a key conundrum today when it comes to women and professions in science and technology. Many people see a need for more females in so-called STEM professions (science, technology, engineering and math). But fewer and fewer young women seem to be gravitating to such jobs, thanks in part to the geek factor.
Sandra Guo, 22, always loved video games when she was in high school, but she never thought of pursuing a career in computer science because she felt it wasn't for girls. Even her mother discouraged her. "When I first enrolled in college she was opposed for me taking computer science as a major," she recalled. "She said I'd never find a boyfriend."
This mentality is not unusual.
Scientists of all sorts get a bum rap in society, especially on TV, said Alicia Abella, executive director of the innovative services research department at AT&T Labs. She also heads the company's fellowship program, which provides mentoring and full tuition for women and underrepresented minorities who want to pursue a Ph.D. in STEM fields.
"It's either a man in a white lab coat with funky hair like Einstein or a cartoonish character," she noted. "What girl wants to look like that?"
Indeed, only about 17 percent of girls take advanced placement tests in computer science while in high school, the lowest level of females among all such exams, according to the National Center for Women & Information Technology. And in 2008, women earned only 18 percent of computer science degrees, compared to 37 percent in 1985.
To counter the dismal statistics, there's "a movement to reclaim the notion of 'geek,'" said Amanda Stent, a computational linguistics researcher at AT&T Labs and co author of "The Princess at the Keyboard: Why Girls Should Become Computer Scientists."
Both Abella and Stent are part of a group of women at AT&T Labs who have made it their mission to encourage more young women to fall in love with science and technology.
Stent, who was associate professor in the computer science department at Stony Brook University in New York, met Guo during her junior year at the school and convinced Guo to stick with computer science when she was considering switching her major to art.
"I didn't like the environment," Guo said about her computer classes. "Everybody was a boy and the people weren't very social. I was considering dropping computer science completely."
But Stent took Guo under her wing, introducing her to other faculty members and connecting her with events at the department where she could socialize. She also told her about all the interesting work that was being done in the field, including Stent's own work analyzing human dialogue with computers.
It worked. Guo is set to graduate with a computer science degree in May.
"Some young women may turn away from science and technology careers because of a perception that people in those careers spend long hours working alone on esoteric ideas in a laboratory or computer room and no, or not enough, time collaborating with others or making positive changes in the world," Stent maintained. "But in fact, engineers, scientists and technologists most frequently work in groups and often create products that benefit society and build community."
Last week, a host of companies across the country participated in "Introduce a Girl to Engineering Day."
Educators are also reaching out. Earlier this month, Steve Patchin, director of youth programs, outreach, and engagement at Michigan Technological University, hosted "Get WISE" (Women in Science and Engineering), which brings middle school girls to campus for a hands-on day of learning.
"The main goal of events like Get WISE is to show girls that a field like engineering can be whatever they make of it, and they have the talent needed to excel," he said. "They get to create and experiment for themselves and see that technology and engineering are great areas not just for those who want to build things, but for those who want to make a difference in the world."
It's about exposing girls to science and technology, mentoring them, and not allowing naysayers to derail their love of the sciences, said Sally Ride, the first American woman in space, and a strong advocate of girls in STEM professions.
Ride hosted a "Introduce a Girl to Engineering" day at ExxonMobil last week and has worked with the energy firm through her company Sally Ride Science, to introduce youth to the sciences and train teachers on the importance of countering stereotypes in the professions.
"What we know, is a lot of girls in third and fourth grade are interested in science, about the same number as boys at that age," she explained. "Then about fifth and sixth grade, those wonderful middle school years, we start to lose girls, but not for reasons of aptitude. The reasons are often more societal."
Fear of failure and the lack of role models could also be driving the disinterest among girls.
Kristen Lamoreaux, founder of SIM Women, part of the Society for Information Management, an association of nearly 4,000 CIOs, offered a personal anecdote: "According to my 13 year old niece, she is not going into a STEM focused role because, 'I don't like to be wrong and I want to stand out.' She said that when everyone in her Math class does the same problem, they all get the same answer. In Literature, everyone can write on the same topic, but variety is expected and it's possible to stand out based upon your talents."
While Lamoreaux's niece acknowledged the designers who did things like design apps for her iPhone were creative, she didn't see any female role models. Her niece was able to name five favorite female authors but couldn't name five female CIOs.
"I believe there is a lack of visible examples of successful women in technology," Lamoreaux continued, "and that it is imperative for every woman in IT to reach out to young women. Women of all ages benefit from mentorship, but even if there were simply a heroine that young girls could aspire to emulate, I think young women would better understand the options available to them and we'd see more of a change across the industry."
At a time when the economy is leaving many recent grads without jobs, opportunities are still plentiful in a host of STEM careers.
Guo already has a job, as a programmer for Google, and she hasn't even graduated.
As for her mom's perceptions of her career choice now: "My mother is very proud of me. A lot of her friend's children who graduated are still looking for jobs. She now says, 'my girl got an offer from Google. She's so smart.'"
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