If you think the job market is bad right now, why not go out there and create your own? Here is a video with a number of companies that were started recently by young people who decided to do just that.
Createing Jobs Through Innovation
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Are You Slowing Yourself Down By Multitasking?
I found this article very interesting. It presented a number of studies that have been done which suggest that multitasking may be slowing you down much more than speeding you up. What do you think about these findings?
Connect to People On and Off Line.
It is impressive what you can do with a bunch of people you’ve only ever met online. I have friends who we only really get along when we are online, and that is ok. With a lot of my other friends and business associates, it has generally been better to connect at a deeper level whether that means we need some time apart to talk to each other over the long distances of the internet, or if that means that one of us needs to fly or drive in and meet face to face. Here is a great article on how to do the second part, taking an online community and connecting in person for the first time.
Reputation Management: The First Step to a New Job
For many people nationwide this difficult financial time has left them not just tightening their proverbial belts, but instead has left them without a job and means of income completely. All are left with an uncertainty of where to turn next, but not all choose the same path. For some this is an opportunity to pursue things they never had time to before. Many head back to school for degrees that will help put them a step ahead when the job market begins to improve. They attempt to better themselves while they wait out the storm. For many more there is no other option except to find a new job. Before you hit the pavement with resumes in hand, there are a few things that you can do to prepare and, hopefully, deliver that long-awaited offer.
With the world becoming ever more internet based, it is not unusual for employers to utilize this tool when considering an individual for employment. Before you begin you job search try typing your name into Google and see what comes up. If nothing comes up or it is all positive then you are free and clear for this part. If there are some negative comments you may need to consider some reputation management. Monitoring can be done fairly easily from your home or by contacting an marketing agency that specializes in that type of work. Even if they can’t help you, they may be able to suggest some things you can do yourself or perhaps a link that can get you going in the right direction.
The next things that you want to check is your social networking sites; Facebook and Twitter. Look them over closely for anything that could be damaging or incriminating. New reports estimate that nearly half of all employers check the Facebook‘s of potential employees. Don’t leave anything on there that you wouldn’t want your boss to see. For many this will be their first impression of you, so make it the best.
Once your online reputation is cleaned up and you have revamped and strengthened your resume, you are ready to not just hit the job market, but knock their socks off.
Striving for a Golf Career
There are many who dream of teaching golf but it takes more than just passion and a love of the game to get hired on with a legitimate employer. With the popularity of the sport, there is no doubt that there is a need for golf instruction in a number of venues. High schools, colleges, golf courses, golf resorts, camps and many others all need instructors who can effectively coach and train others. Learning how to set up a curriculum and how to focus on areas where a student needs help are important skills to have. An individual who takes the time to learn these things will find themselves with quite a successful golf career.
Attaining a degree in golf instruction requires one to take on a fully accredited program. An accredited program means graduates will have credentials that are recognized by employers as genuine. More often than not, an associate’s degree can help an individual get his or her foot in the door; however, many employers especially favor those with bachelor’s degree. A degree for coaching golf can be obtained in a relatively short amount of time. This can help one get on the fast track to a most coveted career.