Monday, December 29, 2008

Let's get in gear for a New Year!



Many people view the arrival of the New Year as an opportunity to reevaluate their hopes, goals and dreams. It's also not a bad time to take another look at your job search.
Even if your list of New Year's resolutions is already crowded, consider adding a few more that relate to your job search. If your New Year’s resolutions include advancing or changing your career, here are some helpful tips to start your job search.

1.Update your resume
Once you decided to open new options, you will need a resume that shows and highlights your accomplishments, skills, and the companies that you have worked for in the past.

2.Customize your cover letter
Make sure your cover letter stands out by putting the correct address to a specific company and recruiter. Include a paragraph that includes your accomplishments and how this can contribute to a new employer.

3.Talk to relatives and friends
Many people receive good jobs from talking to and sharing their work experiences with friends and family members.

4. Research popular interview questions
The one question that is almost always asked is what are your strengths and weaknesses? Once you have researched probable interview questions answer them with someone as if they were a recruiter.

5.Manage your time
Set up certain days and times to conduct your job search and allow time to practice possible interview questions.

The Employment Guide is always here to help you with your job search.
The Baltimore EG office wishes everyone a Happy and Healthy New Year!

Read more at: 2009 Job Search

Weekly EG Publication

EG Weekly Publication December 29th-January 4th
EG Weekly Publication December 29th-January 4th


Check out this week's great career opportunities:
All-State Career
C&S Wholesale Services
North American Trade Schools
Lighting Express
Genesis Healthcare
Columbia Association Camp Department
King Memorial Park

Tuesday, December 23, 2008

Looking for a change ?

Looking to start a career or new job in 2009?
One of the things you maybe thinking about as the New years roll in is a career change.
There are factors that you need to ask yourself before you change your career or find a new job.

Here are some questions to think about before making your decision:
•Do you want to stay in the same industry or type of work?
•Are there specific things you are looking for besides that big pay check?
•Are you happy with the area you live in, or would a new career be an opportunity for you to pick up and move?
•Are you willing to further your education for a new career?

The holidays are perfect for career planning because you have a few days away from the office to do some research.

Check out www.employmentguide.com for great career opportunities.

So where in the job market should you be looking for a brighter future?

According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, the most in demand for the next ten years are as follows:
•Network Systems and Data Communications Analysts
•Personal Care Aides
•Home Health Aides
•Computer Software and Applications Engineers
•Veterinary Techs
•Personal Financial Advisors
•Medical Assistants
•Veterinarians
•Makeup Artists
•Substance Abuse and Behavioral Disorder Counselors

The reality is you need to begin planning now so you can hit the ground running and get on the right track for the New Year.

Information provided by: Careers in Demand for 2009

Monday, December 22, 2008

EG Weekly Publication

EG Weekly Publication December 22nd-December 28th
EG Weekly Publication December 22nd-December 28th

Check out this week's great career opportunities:
Corporate Express
North American Trade Schools
Durham School Services
OtisSpunkmeyer
Chimes
All-State Career
Columbia Association Camp Department

Monday, December 15, 2008

Baltimore Rankings



Baltimore is the largest city in Maryland. Every year Forbes reports on the best cities for jobs and Baltimore came in 35th place just behind West Palm Beach FL, McAllen TX, and Portland OR. The data was complied out of 100 of the largest cities and here is where Baltimore ranked:

Median Household Income Rank: 24

Unemployment Rank: 29

Income Growth Rank: 54

Cost Of Living Rank: 65

Job Growth Rank: 57

The median income for Baltimore is just $34,000.

The Employment Guide is here to help you through your job or career search. Just click on http://www.employmentguide.com

Information provided by: Best cities in 2008.

EG Weekly Publication

EG Weekly Publication December 15th-December 21st
EG Weekly Publication December 15th-December 21st

Check out this week's great career opportunities:
Corporate Express
North American Trade Schools
C&S Wholesale Services
American Beauty Academy
All-State Career
Chimes
Ruxton Healthcare
Genesis
Signature Flight Support

Tuesday, December 9, 2008

EG Weekly Publication!

EG Weekly Publication December 8th-December 14th
EG Weekly Publication December 8th-December 14th

Check out this week's great career opportunities:
UPS
North American Trade Schools
All-State Career
Gallagher Services
Professional Healthcare Resources
Chimes
Genesis
CES Security
Signature Flight Support

Tuesday, December 2, 2008

Weekly EG Publication

EG Weekly Publication December 1st-December 7th
EG Weekly Publication December 1st-December 7th

Check out this week's great career opportunities:
Baltimore School of Massage
North American Trade Schools
Staff Quest
All-State Career
S.A.F.E Management
AEX Group
UtiliQuest
Algorithme Pharma
Chimes

Monday, December 1, 2008

Happy Cyber Monday!



You've heard of Black Friday, the day after Thanksgiving when it seems everyone in the U.S. crowds into the malls to get an early start on the annual holiday shopping frenzy. But have you heard of Cyber Monday, the first workday after the long weekend, in other words, today when we all sit down at our desks and start surfing our way to those perfect gifts? To weed through the madness start the day at the National Retail Federation's website, cybermonday.com, for an aggregation of over 600holiday deals from web retailers in every category.

According to a poll we recently commissioned from Harris Interactive, 40 percent of employed U.S. adults say they plan to do at least some of their online holiday shopping from work this year. So we aim to make all that pointing and clicking as fast, safe, and easy as possible.

While you are on-line doing your holiday shopping and wondering where you can get some extra cash for the holidays, The Employment Guide is here to help. Just simply go to www.employmentguide.com and apply for a job. There are some retail stores that are currently hiring for the holiday season.

Information provided by: Cyber Monday