Technology skills a must in coming job market
Abridged: Yahoo! Finance MENLO PARK, CA -- According to a study released by OfficeTeam, a leading staffing service, in the next 15 years, the roles of administrative assistants may barely resemble those of their counterparts today. Research shows assistants can expect greater diversity in the jobs they assume and an even more visible position within organizations as the thread that connects a geographically dispersed workforce.
Regardless of the roles they assume, administrative assistants of the future will need strong technology skills. In a recent survey developed by OfficeTeam, 52 percent of executives polled cited information technology as the area of special training that will be most useful for administrative assistants in the future. The survey was conducted by an independent research firm and includes responses from 150 senior executives at the nation's 1,000 largest companies.
"Keeping pace with technology trends will be essential, as administrative staff members not only become early adopters of new hardware and software but also train colleagues on how to use them," said Domeyer. "In addition to enhancing their technical skills, administrative professionals should pursue business-focused training that emphasizes negotiation, delegation, budgeting, supervision and planning skills." Solutions for job hunters lacking PC skills
Staff Writer, The Career News LAKEWOOD, CO -- In a recent study, the US Department of Labor reported that 72.3 million people use a computer at work. Over 71.8% of that group uses the computer to connect to the Internet or use e-mail. 67% regularly use Word Processing software, like MS Word. 62.3% use spreadsheets and databases and over half use calendar and scheduling software.
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Alex Berez, Outstandinginterview.com MEXICO CITY, MX -- Most people do not understand how to do well in an interview. The truth is that there are really three keys to doing well in an interview: Prepare, Practice, Follow-up. Let me tell you a little more about each of these:
1) Prepare: Preparing involves doing research about the company you want to work for, choosing a professional-looking outfit, gathering up resume and references, and planning your travel route to avoid possible delays.
2) Practice: Have you heard the saying, "Practice makes perfect"? Well, it applies here, as well. Few candidates actually think of what they want to say before they go into an interview. Without practice, you increase your risk of saying the wrong thing at the wrong time and of eliminating yourself from the running.
3) Follow-up: Effective follow-up is critical because it keeps your name in the mind of the interviewer and because it reasserts your genuine interest in the position. Job bank to assist workers affected by hurricane
Abridged: U.S. Newswire WASHINGTON, DC -- The U.S. Department of Labor announced the creation of the Katrina Recovery Job Connection dedicated to connecting workers impacted by the devastation caused by Hurricane Katrina with employers who want to hire them. It will also support the hiring associated with critical clean-up efforts in impacted areas. "Workers displaced by the hurricane are eager to get back to work and rebuild their lives," said Secretary of Labor Elaine L. Chao. "We have created this new Internet resource to connect workers to employers who have jobs to give, including temporary jobs cleaning up and rebuilding devastated communities."
The expanded Web site is designed to assist three specific audiences: individuals seeking new, full-time employment either in their home state or in a new state; individuals wishing to assist in the clean-up and rebuilding efforts through temporary employment, and employers who want to list jobs supporting hurricane recovery efforts or want to hire workers impacted by the hurricane.
The U.S. Department of Labor's Employment and Training Administration is reaching out to multi-state employers from across the country to add job opportunities to this new site. The Katrina Recovery Job Connection can be found at http://www.jobsearch.org/katrinajobs. Career websites your resume should be on
Staff Writer, The Career News LOS ANGELES, CA -- Recruiters are reporting a higher number of positions to fill than in months past. And most are turning to career websites to instantly find qualified candidates currently on the market. However, with so many available candidates, and the large fees charged them by the biggest job boards, many hiring managers have turned to a variety of the smaller job boards to look for new employees.
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Strong resume's land interviews
Abridged: The Associated Press NEW YORK, NY -- A strong resume doesn't get you the job, but it definitely helps in landing an interview. And at a time when employers are being bombarded by hundreds of resumes, career experts note that it's becoming even more important to stand out.
Experts encourage job candidates to examine resumes of those who were successful in getting jobs in the field that they plan to pursue. For those who are willing to spend the money, job seekers can turn to a resume writing service. Prices can be as low as $40 per hour to as high as $150 an hour, according to Frank Fox, executive director of St. Petersburg, Fla.-based Professional Association of Resume Writers and Career Coaches.
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Staff Writer, The Career News LOS ANGELES, CA -- You've got terrific experience. Your work ethic is superb. You're even willing to be flexible on salary. But after sending your resume to countless, perfectly matched career opportunities, you're just not getting the interviews. Why? It may be hard to believe, but there's a good chance your resume is the culprit. With the average employer spending less than 30 seconds scanning each resume they receive, your resume needs "The Right Stuff" to grab attention and get the interview.
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Abridged: Courier News MCLEAN, VA -- Immigrants hold key positions in many U.S. companies, from high tech to medicine and research. But there's something different about these immigrants. They aren't staying in the land of opportunity. That's because countries from Ireland to India are luring these highly trained and valuable immigrants back home -- and even getting U.S. citizens to follow, says David Heenan, author of a new book, "Flight Capital: The Alarming Exodus of America's Best and Brightest."
"It used to be that the U.S. was really unchallenged for its immigrants," Heenan says. "From Alfred Hitchcock to Albert Einstein, immigrants have come here and stayed here." But shifting attitudes about immigrants in the US have created a "chillier atmosphere" for many. Other countries have begun doing their darnedest to attract immigrants now in the United States who have highly desirable skills in such areas as engineering and science," Heenan says.
Even Americans trained in those areas, are being recruited to practice their skills in other countries. "The loss of this kind of talent is really going to come back and haunt us," says Heenan. "Many homegrown Americans are finding happiness overseas. Other countries are really putting on the full-court press to get them." Network your resume to the right recruiters
Staff Writer, The Career News LOS ANGELES, CA -- These days job seekers should spend 60 to 70 percent of their efforts on networking. Let everyone know you're out of a job and available for work. People like to help, but they can't help if they don't know you're looking. On average, 80 percent of job openings aren't advertised at all. Therefore, working with a recruiter and networking may be the only way to hear about them.
Recruiters, otherwise known as head hunters or search consultants, are hired by companies to find candidates for them, and often know about unadvertised jobs. It's important to note, that recruiters do not charge the job seeker. The company pays a fee, typically when a candidate is hired.
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