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Sharpen Your Ways

2009 was a busy year. It was full of turmoil’s, recession, economy crisis and more. But despite this entire people still remain solid and continue to work hard for their family. For the following year, it is best to make necessary precautions to consider keeping at least everything safe. Like celebrities, not all of them had the best of the year. Some were so blessed that they ranked richest.

Sometimes a new set of circumstances can dictate a temporary change in career strategy.

For example, you may have been cruising along in a marketing position that tapped your abilities as a writer and strategist. Then you get a promotion that adds one of your major weaknesses — a lack of good public speaking skills — to your job description. What to do?

“The rules of the game have changed, and you would be well-advised to sharpen your act” by getting some speech training, Evans says.

So in a good way, there still this mindset within us that we stay at our comfort zone. Infact, if we continue to do this, we will never grow and be able to somehow sharpen and practice our skills.

Whatever strategy you adopt, each points to the need for every worker to find his or her passion — and build a career around it.

“It’s generally accepted that people whose job is actually their passion perform incomparably better than those who just do a job because it’s a job,” Evans says.

That is why never apply for a job you are not capable of because you are getting nowhere. Its better for people to have a job they are happy at.

Under this scenario, you reduce your “cost” to your employer by agreeing to a salary cut, accepting an unpaid furlough, or switching to a four-day week.

“It’s the Southwest Airlines strategy — you make yourself indispensable based on price,” Evans says. “It can be a strategy for success, but it also can be a strategy for survival in hard times like now.”

This has all been advised from Mr.Evans who keeps us reminded of the key factors we should sharpen and the best strategies to act. London-based economist and business strategist Vaughan Evans taught us that we have to adjust to our environment and  always be passionate at we do.

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Survive Unemployment

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Last year’s recession was quite a difficult time for everyone. People have to loose their jobs, move to different places and apply for another. Although it is very difficult, never give and find a way to rediscover yourself and get a good start. Denene Brox gave us some informative advices on how to handle situations such as recession and employment.

Unemployment can bring on a range of emotions including anger and fear. If you have been unemployed for weeks or even months, it’s not uncommon to eventually become bored. Unemployment also brings the gift of time, and if you play your cards right, you can use the abundance of time in your day to learn new skills, network, or even change careers.

Volunteer for a committee.

Volunteering for a committee is an excellent way to give back to your community while working alongside others in a laid-back atmosphere. Look for committees that attract professionals in your industry so that you can make contacts. Committees meet anywhere from several months to a year or more — helping you form lasting relationships. Be sure to add your volunteer work to your resume. Serving as a chair will showcase your leadership skills to potential employers.

Join or start a networking group

Another good way to stay connected to the business community is to join a networking group. In most cities and towns there are local chambers of commerce and industry associations that are open to individuals. Before investing in a membership fee, attend one or two events to be sure that you feel comfortable and that you will make valuable connections. Consider all fees associated with each group.

Job hunt

While these are all great ways to keep busy and beef up your resume, don’t forget to spend time job hunting for your next gig. With all of your new skills and connections, you’ll be ahead of the pack in your search.

These are some of the ways for you to keep your resume updated and impressive. when you volunteer you find ways to divert yourself. Job hunts also keeps you on track on the daily happenings in the society. All this can help you in achieving unity with yourself during the recession.

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Cities for Employment on 2010

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Since everyone’s up to the holiday shopping lately its good to know that one of the most important things to consider during the season is having each other and enjoying each others company. So are you ready to leave 2009 and face a new year ahead again. It happens every year. This year and last year were among the increasingly unemployment and recession. For the next year, Business Week mentioned some of the cities you need to consider for more jobs.

Mount Vernon, Washington
With its close proximity to Seattle, Mount Vernon is not a surprising spot for jobs. Located a mere 60 miles from the rainy city, Mount Vernon is quickly turning into a town with the best of both worlds. It’s close enough to the city for weekend getaway and quaint like a rural town without the downfall of being in the middle of nowhere.

Huntsville, Alabama
Huntsville is one of the two hot spots in Alabama for jobs. Nicknamed “The Rocket City” for its involvement with space programs, Huntsville is experiencing exponential growth, thanks to the addition of 10,000 jobs due to the Base Realignment and Closure (BRAC) going on at the Redstone Arsenal.

Brownsville, Texas
The Port of Brownsville, an international seaport, is the reason why Brownsville is moving high up on the list. The seaport assists with strengthening the weak U.S. dollar and will hopefully give a much-needed boost to exporters in 2010.

Auburn, Alabama
Another city in Alabama to watch this year for job growth. This small town is dominated by Auburn University, a large employer protecting Auburn (and other college towns) from the doom and gloom of the recession.

Lawrence, Kansas
With the average median salary being over $50,000 a year, it’s no wonder Lawrence is on this list. Like Auburn, Lawrence is a college town (home to the University of Kansas) and is quickly becoming the place to be, thanks to its progressive and cultural offerings.

Billings, Montana
Closing the top 10 cities is Billings. The largest town in Montana, Billings has a diverse economy fueled by a variety of industries from agriculture to education. Still not convinced that Montana’s where it’s at? The median household salary of $49,386 could change your mind.

Aside from all the cities, its you choice to stay there and look for a job. One of the best advices I have learned from working is to make the most of your job because you’ll never know when you ll loose your job.

 

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HR Jobs Crash… again

gI_0_StandardImage39aA 4.26% drop in the number of HR jobs advertised in September has further underlined the frailty of the human resources employment market. The disappointing figure was revealed in the Ashdown Group Job Index (AGJI) results for September 2009.

The HR and personnel job market had enjoyed a period of relative stability since May 2009 and confidence appeared to be returning. This week’s new information will cast doubt not only on the prospects for those in HR but the wider job market.

The human resources department has always been an easy target after any redundancies have been finalised. Firms looking to cut costs during difficult times have seen HR as a luxury rather than a necessity. When there are no real signs of growth and a return to taking on new staff, the problem is exacerbated.

Commenting on the findings, John Lynes, director of the Ashdown Group said: ‘What we have seen in September is worrying and a possible indication of the times ahead. There have been suggestions of a double dip as the economy struggles out from recession. We will be keeping a close eye on the HR recruitment data over the coming weeks to see how things materialise through the fourth quarter.

The Ashdown Group is a leading specialist recruitment agency operating in the UK

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One Hundred New Jobs at Adrian Flux Insurance Services

Despite the recession Norfolk-based insurance broker Adrian Flux Insurance Services has just launched a major recruitment drive offering 100 new jobs at its King’s Lynn headquarters. The company will increase its workforce by about 20%, and there are openings not only for experienced personnel but also talented youngsters.

Flux is well known for its pioneering approach to insurance and for being on the cutting edge of insurance matters. For example it aims to cover drivers that other companies don’t want to touch, such as young drivers, those with convictions and those with hard to insure vehicles such as classic cars, military vehicles, imports and other niche markets.

The growth highlights the buoyant nature of the company. Recent expansions have seen the growth of Bikesure, its motorcycle division, and Flux Household, a division that offers home insurance policies as well as specialist landlord insurance.

The vacancies are in most areas of the company, from customer service and administration through to sales.

To find out more about the job vacancies with Flux ring 0844 888 3000 and ask for Anya McCarthy or email anya@adrianflux.co.uk.

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