Career Jockey

Job-Seeking Tips for College Grads

jdiaz@careerjockey.org (Jorge Lazaro Diaz) — Wed, 22 May 2013 17:35:56 +0000

Young adults fresh out of college often begin the job hunt bright-eyed and bushy-tailed. But, upon realizing just how difficult the search can be, many become discouraged. Here at Software Advice, we’ve interviewed hundreds of recent college graduates — and put together some of our best tips for the young hopeful out on the hunt. 1. Go after “foundational” roles, and know why you’re seeking them. A foundational role is exactly what it sounds like: a job that lays the foundation for your career by teaching you the fundamentals of professionalism. In ...

Put Your Best Resume Forward

jdiaz@careerjockey.org (Jorge Lazaro Diaz) — Thu, 25 Apr 2013 16:59:42 +0000

Good news for those of you with a business degree or are currently going to college for a business degree, you can significantly improve your resume with a certificate in Human Resources Management. Adding another certificate to your resume can not only help you land that dream job, but can also increase your income as well. When you think about your resume, do you cringe? Many people do. Creating that perfect resume is not always easy for everyone, but having complimentary degree’s and certificates, can help you a lot. There are a ...

Going Back for Seconds

jdiaz@careerjockey.org (Jorge Lazaro Diaz) — Sat, 20 Apr 2013 09:52:54 +0000

It’s no secret that the job market’s been down these past few years. With fewer jobs available and more hungry and able candidates to fill them than ever before, the competition is looking fierce in 2013 and 2014—but there are ways for job seekers to get an edge. Often times, jobs seekers are able to land a position because they have a friend or family member who can connect them to the right people. Other times, people focus on refining their skills and knowledge by interning, or working for free ...

Top 5 Most Lucrative Photography Jobs

jdiaz@careerjockey.org (Jorge Lazaro Diaz) — Wed, 27 Feb 2013 06:37:19 +0000

Photography is certainly an interesting artistic field. It has the best of both worlds – a little bit of technical knowledge, working with numbers and fractions and having the eye and the mindset of the bohemian artist. Nevertheless, just as with any other artistic venture, it takes time and a lot of effort to become noticed, and a lot of time and effort to make money out of it. This can be a real downturn as the equipment is quite expensive, not to mention the fact that it’s a vicious circle ...

Manual Labor Getting Easier?

jdiaz@careerjockey.org (Jorge Lazaro Diaz) — Thu, 31 Jan 2013 13:23:25 +0000

There was a time, back at the dawn of the Industrial Age, when machines and factory equipment were behemoth in size and bulky to operate. They often took up huge chunks of a room or large space on a warehouse floor, and if a machine broke down it could take hours, if not days, to find out where the piece of equipment was that made the entire unit stop operating. Now, in an era where a robot arm can position a key piece of equipment on a machine, that past era ...

Industries Rising and Growing in 2013

jdiaz@careerjockey.org (Jorge Lazaro Diaz) — Wed, 30 Jan 2013 03:22:36 +0000

In order to start a fruitful career this year, you need to ensure that you choose an industry that is going to grow in the coming years. And since there are many different industries, this choice can get difficult. In the following article we look into a few industries that are going to experience real growth in 2013 and will continue to rise in the future… Organic Food Industry The organic food/beverages sector is experiencing unparalleled growth and is expected to represent more than ten percent of the food industry in the year 2013. This ...

The Personable Side of Lawyering

jdiaz@careerjockey.org (Jorge Lazaro Diaz) — Fri, 11 Jan 2013 18:00:39 +0000

When you study medicine part of your coursework includes the development of a good “bedside manner.” Unfortunately, studying the law has no “bedside manner” equivalent coursework, which might be why so many lawyers have a difficult time retaining individual clients and making places for themselves within the companies that have hired them. If you want to eschew the “cold” stereotype often associated with lawyers, here are some things you can do. Find Someone to Emulate Believe it or not, there are lawyers out there who are beloved by their clients—and not just ...

Degrees that Involve Helping People

jdiaz@careerjockey.org (Jorge Lazaro Diaz) — Thu, 27 Dec 2012 15:22:19 +0000

When you are considering your degree in college you may be considering a career in helping people around your community. There’s a number of ways you can do that. There are several types of degrees you can work on and receive that will help you meet your goals of helping out others in your neighborhoods. No matter if you want medical field careers or office type careers, there’s something there for you to do. Here are a few of them that you can choose from when making your career decision: Reach Others ...

Your Next Step? Getting a Mentor

jdiaz@careerjockey.org (Jorge Lazaro Diaz) — Fri, 21 Dec 2012 16:39:20 +0000

Being a professional businessman or woman is something that many people seek in their lives as being the ultimate goal. Entrepreneurship can certainly be exciting and worth pursuing, but jumping into it blindly is never a wise idea. This can lead to a great deal of problems, many of which are associated with overall failure. If you want to avoid failing in business, one of the most effective ways to do so is to get a mentor. Getting a mentor can have a positive affect not only on your creativity and ...

Top Law Firm Jobs for the Up-and-Comer

jdiaz@careerjockey.org (Jorge Lazaro Diaz) — Sat, 01 Dec 2012 01:16:09 +0000

A new lawyer has a world of opportunities in front of them. There are dozens of jobs in countless law firms all around the nation, from Boston to Miami and from Miami to Seattle and everywhere in between. Whether you want to specialize in criminal law, personal injury or something entirely different, there are positions that are waning and some that are just starting to see their moment of glory. If you are ready to take on the legal world, these are some of the things that you might be ...

Why You Should Consider a Career in Allied Health

jdiaz@careerjockey.org (Jorge Lazaro Diaz) — Tue, 27 Nov 2012 10:15:15 +0000

The thriving healthcare industry provides some of the nation’s best career opportunities. If you’re seeking a personally and financially rewarding career, consider an allied health occupation. The allied health field covers an array of healthcare positions, except for those in nursing and medicine. As an allied health professional, you’ll work with other caring people to improve the lives of patients. Allied health workers aid, support, and help to improve the efficiency of medical and nursing teams. These professionals work to detect and treat diseases, disorders, and other maladies in patients of ...

Engineering – Diverse Field That Offers Countless Opportunities

jdiaz@careerjockey.org (Jorge Lazaro Diaz) — Thu, 25 Oct 2012 09:53:31 +0000

There are numerous types of educations and careers for engineers. Within the field of engineering there seems to be something for everyone and that field is evolving each and every year. Whether your preference is hands-on product designs or you prefer research and development, marketing or something else, you will find it in engineering. This field is now beginning to include an incredible array of applications and job duties: What Engineers Do Engineering is a broad term used to describe several categories and ...

Keep Your Online Reputation Positive

jdiaz@careerjockey.org (Jorge Lazaro Diaz) — Thu, 27 Sep 2012 10:07:08 +0000

Have you ever considered that most of the time when you’re sitting at your computer, you’re having fun? You may be playing games, chatting in a chat room, or posting on a forum never giving any thought to the seriousness of your actions. In these fun-filled times, you may inadvertently post something that appears to be a great joke, but when others read the message, they may have a different interpretation. In addition, friends may play jokes on you by posting things are seemingly harmless. However, if a prospective employer reads ...

Keep Your Online Reputation Positive

jdiaz@careerjockey.org (Jorge Lazaro Diaz) — Tue, 25 Sep 2012 22:13:07 +0000

How to Cultivate a More Productive Workforce

jdiaz@careerjockey.org (Jorge Lazaro Diaz) — Sat, 04 Aug 2012 22:22:48 +0000

I ran across this interesting study in the UK on workforce productivity. I thought it was worth posting. Created by Goodman UK.

Top 5 Freelance Careers

jdiaz@careerjockey.org (Jorge Lazaro Diaz) — Thu, 19 Jul 2012 01:52:47 +0000

If you’re tired of working for someone else every single day, you may want to consider becoming a freelance employee. Freelance employees get to choose who they work for, when they complete the work, and in many cases, how they complete the work. Freelance employees also often get to set their own asking price for specific jobs, and many are able to take time off when they want. While there are many freelance occupations and opportunities available, here is a list of the top five options to pursue: 1.) Web Designer Web ...

The Best Cities for Public Health Careers

jdiaz@careerjockey.org (Jorge Lazaro Diaz) — Sat, 07 Apr 2012 16:37:35 +0000

You may have just graduated with your degree in Public health or you’re about to. You may have even taken public health classes online and are seeking to apply your knowledge to some kind of fruitful career. You’re willing to relocate and wondering, perhaps, what the best cities are for your prospects. Even amid a down economy, there are many cities that are doing well in the field of public health. Here is a list of five cities with promising outlooks for public health degrees. This does not only factor in ...

Career Prospects of Some of the Most Popular Majors

jdiaz@careerjockey.org (Jorge Lazaro Diaz) — Sat, 31 Mar 2012 16:36:06 +0000

For prospective college students, choosing a major is an important step to their future career’s course of action. Interestingly, some of the most popular majors also happen to have some of the highest unemployment rates. Majoring in an area you are passionate about may be key to job satisfaction but depending on your chosen field, job opportunities may or may not be readily available. The following are five of the most popular college majors for today’s student population. Read on to find out what you can expect from each in ...

What is Accelerated Teaching?

jdiaz@careerjockey.org (Jorge Lazaro Diaz) — Sun, 25 Mar 2012 18:05:06 +0000

The state of America’s public school system is in serious jeopardy and the problem goes far beyond slashed budgets and lack of federal and state funding. At their core, a school is only as good as its educators, but many of these institutions are being forced to double and triple their normal class sizes simply because they’re unable to recruit knowledgeable and certified teachers. To combat this issue, many colleges and universities are offering accelerated teaching degrees to students that already possess a bachelor’s or master’s degree in a variety ...

How Do I Become a Legal Nurse Consultant?

jdiaz@careerjockey.org (Jorge Lazaro Diaz) — Sat, 24 Mar 2012 16:34:50 +0000

Imagine for a moment this scenario: the recent recipient of a tracheotomy, a surgical procedure that creates an opening in the windpipe (which lies directly under the skin of the neck), requires continuous oxygen through his trach tube in order to breathe. His home care aid worker visits, noting nothing out of the ordinary and recording in her daily journal that she tidied up the hallway and a few rooms before she left. It’s just another day. Then, while watching TV, the tracheotomy recipient attempts to clear his throat, suddenly coughing ...