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Read The Terms And Conditions Of Your Employment Contract

Firstly, always make sure that you have carefully read and understand the full details of your contract. Ask for clarification if there are any doubts in your mind in relation to this. Make a simple list of your contractual duties for your easy reference. Be sure to regularly re-read your contract in order to ensure that you are continuing to fulfil your contractual obligations. Aim to over deliver by sometimes going beyond your call of duty while at the same time remaining within your professional guidelines.

Pre-planning

Try to foresee problems and plan ahead to prevent them becoming a reality. Your boss will really appreciate this and is likely to see you as a valued staff member and is likely to recommend you for promotion when ever the opportunity arises. Avoid asking for promotion or pay rises at a time when there may be redundancies as it is better to highlight your value rather than your cost to the company.

Be careful about making it known to your employers that you feel your duties are continually being modified as you may be regarded a none team player. If on the other hand your employers have identified you as one of those who are likely to be made redundant in the next wave of re-alignment, (a euphemism sometimes used to mask redundancies) then you should strategically put together a lengthy document pointing out that you have in fact been fulfilling a different role to the post which is now to be made redundant.

Make sure that you are aware of all other jobs within the organisation which match your skill-set. You should do this whether or not those posts are currently filled; keeping in mind that success is more likely when preparation meets with opportunity. Maintain a holistic view of the company making sure that you are aware of the other disciplines as your versatility will always stand you in good stead if you need to step into different role.

You should also maintain contact with colleagues on all levels throughout the organization where ever possible always focusing on how things might be improved. Keep a folder with all your suggestions to be used when the time is right. Be willing to fill a lesser role than your current post as this is much better than redunancy and you may well be promoted in the future.

How D0 Employment Laws Affect You

Safeguard yourself by being in full knowledge of employment laws generally and in particular those relating to your job. Be assured that your employers can not simply make you redundant because they want to give the job to someone else, or they want to move the post to a different department, nor are they allowed to make a few minor changes or re-write your contract while you are in post and then attempt to get rid of you by making you redundant.

Your Employers Have A Legal Obligation To Take Certain Steps To Ensure Your Protection

Your employers must undertake all reasonable steps to ensure that redundancy is a last resort. Early retirement is one such step which might be taken to avoid shedding staff. Even then, you should make sure that you are not being offered early retirement ahead of others who are older than you, unless of course this falls in line with your long term plans.

Of course you should remain flexible as this will make it easier for your employers to redeploy you if this becomes necessary. Give your employers all the assistance you can by suggesting that all casual, freelance and self employed staff should be the first whose services should be dispensed with. Apply this to anyone else that you know of who is not in possession of a permanent contract. You could make suggestions as to which of the possible redundancies could fulfil those posts while highlighting the most apt skills of yours truly.

If your organisation is one which both requires and allows paid overtime, you could suggest that this requirement is met by retaining possible redundant staff and working within the company's normal working hours as this will go some distance to balancing the books and saving money.

Your Employer Must Make You A Firm Offer

Where there are other available jobs within the organisation, your employers must make you a firm offer in writing. You should not have to apply for any job within the organisation which suit your skill-set and that you can fulfil with little or no further training. Make sure you receive an unconditional offer in writing before the end of your current contract.

The new job must legally be different or have some significantly different elements to your current post. Your employer can not make you redundant simply to re-employ you at a lower salary. Your new job must begin immediately at the end of your present job or within four weeks of the conclusion of it. You are legally allowed a four week trial period in your new post and are still entitled to a 'Statutory Redundancy Payment' (SRP) should your new job prove to be unsuitable. You should be aware though, that you could at this stage loose your (SRP) if your reasons for rejecting the post are deemed unreasonable.

Give Your Employer As Mush Help As You Can

Business owners, managers and those in the higher echelons of the organisation are not necessarily the most well equipped to recognise where improvements can be made. With this in mind you could make helpful suggestions about how productivity can be improved. Do an appraisal of the organisation to see what little suggestions you can make to effect significant improvements. You should always test the political climate of your organisation before sticking your neck out as you can easily put noses out of joint by being too clever.

Up-date Your CV

Know your worth, keep your CV up to date always remembering to add new experiences and achievements both from your current post and all previous post to your CV. Include as much relevant life experience as you can and have pre-arranged referees to help you secure your new job if this becomes necessary.

Finding and keeping a job is hard work, so you should utilise all the help you can. Prepare yourself keep your skills up-to-date by attending night classes and utilising information from the internet, libraries and work colleagues etc. The government usually have very good guidelines on how your employer should treat you if you are facing redundancy, you will stand yourself in good stead by ensuring that you are in possession of any up-dated information in relation to this.

Insuring Against Possible Redundancy

If you fear redundancy, it is a good idea to insure against this eventuality. Your insurer will usually guarantee to match your salary for a set period of time allowing you to seek alternative employment without having to worry about how you are going to pay all those important bills. Be sure to gather as much information as you can about potential insurer comparing them to see which one best suit your needs.

Once you have made your choice and signed up to an insurance scheme, you must continue to read your policy carefully, questioning any points which require clarification with your insurer. After you have finished speaking with your insurers, make notes on the most salient points of your insurance policy. Be sure to store and back-up this information so that it is at your finger tips should the need arise to use it.

Self Employment

If all else fails, you could consider becoming a self employed internet marketer. You can achieve great results and can run this type of business as a way of generating an additional stream of income even if remaining in your current post.

Before staring any business, it is wise to collect and study as much information as possible so that you can avoid any obvious pit-falls. A good way to begin is by viewing a great recording of a live seminar where you will learn many tips, techniques and strategies from some of the world's smartest internet marketers. All of whom are proven experts in their field and can teach you how to became a successful internet marketers. You will find all the relevant information at the link provided.

Take charge of your life be the decision maker in the company. After visiting the link, you should do a search engine search of all of the relevant internet marketers to verify their credentials.

You should get into the habit of doing this before getting heavily involved in any venture, as this though not entirely fool-proof can give a good indication of the kind of business you are about to get involved in. Doing this, will usually find revues and testimonials weighing up the pros and cons of a great deal of products and services.

This article was designed to ensure that you have all the necessary skills to help you deal with the threat of redundancy both efficiently and effectively. We also aim to provide you with a possible alternative or additional stream of income should you wish to discover any. Thank you for taking the time to read this article. We wish you well, go forward and experience the life you deserve.

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After the economic issues of the last few years, many have been left without work or are left in industries that are dying off due to budget cuts or becoming obsolete. As a result, many are looking for new fields to get into and new fields to begin making a career out of.

During these hard times there have been a large number of new commercial cleaning operations popping up. Why is that? It is due largely to a couple reasons. One is that it is a recession proof industry. People will always want to pay to have someone else clean toilets and take out trash. Also, people get their work spaces dirty daily and they don't want to worry about getting it cleaned. Another reason for the boom is that it doesn't take a college degree or any sort of additional letters around your name to get started.

However, be warned, the janitorial industry is a tough and fiercely competitive marketplace. With everyone going for the same jobs it can get tough to get your business going. Not to mention, if you have not been in the biz before you are at a serious disadvantage. There are many subtleties to bidding on, starting, and managing contracts and that makes for a steep learning curve to say the least.

If you are looking to break into the business and you have not ever done it before then perhaps consider another alternative. Instead go work for another company and learn the business there. The janitorial industry is fraught with turnover and change. One that has a healthy portion of common sense, a good work ethic, and a can do will not fail attitude will move up the ranks much faster than in other industries. It is not uncommon for someone to come in at the very bottom cleaning toilets and within 1 to 2 years be running $500,000 worth of business.

How do I move up?

Moving up in the janitorial world is dictated by two things. Opportunity and being prepared to jump on it. The janitorial industry can be an ever changing one with contracts coming and going and contracts of various sizes and complexities. So take advantage of whatever you have and work hard to make your job easy. You need to be able to demonstrate to your employers that you can handle more. So when that next bid is won, you are the guy that gets to run the account.

A Final Tip

While you are there, work hard. Really hard. Work harder than everyone else and learn as much as you can. This will help you in two very key areas. The first one is that you will learn a lot about how the business works and how to solve common problems very quickly. Second is you will make a name for yourself as someone who knows how to get the job done. In the janitorial industry there is very little concern for fancy letters after your name, no real certification programs, no other 3rd party to validate your knowledge and ability to execute. All you have in the cleaning industry is your name. You need to build it up and have a solid reputation.

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With the economic downtown of 2007/2008 still looming over the financial centres of the globe, the outlook for quant jobs has changed dramatically. A career in quantitative finance now means a heavier emphasis on implementation (and thus programming), with regulation causing a shift towards private funds, away from large banks. The advantages and disadvantages of a typical quantitative role have remained relatively similar, however. This article studies those advantages, helping you to decide if a quant job is right for you.

A quantitative role is often highly rewarding, from an intellectual standpoint. No doubt you picked mathematics, physics, engineering or computer science (the common routes into quantitative finance) because you enjoy numbers and working on problems. A financial engineering role is full of interesting, stimulating challenges right the way from statistical research all the way through to model implementation and optimisation. Traders will be using your models every day in their work and so your contribution will have a direct effect on the firm's bottom line. If you are PhD trained, you will find those years of grad school highly applicable, as a quantitative role needs individuals who are self-starters and can tackle a problem independently, if necessary.

The shift towards private fund employers has meant that many roles now exist in more casual settings than the typical investment bank trading floor. For individuals who come from a background in research, this can be extremely attractive. The atmosphere can be "collegiate" and highly meritocratic. Clocks are not often watched as much as longer-term results, which means more freedom and creativity to pursue models than you might find in a larger corporation.

Many funds tie their operations/implementation departments very closely to their operational research. Execution optimisation is a highly important part of the trade lifecycle within a fund, often requiring teams of PhDs to "get it right". If you're more statistically inclined, there are plenty of opportunities within funds to explore new models. Funds and Commodity Trading Advisors follow myriads of strategies, including Trend Analysis, Short Term Mean Reversion and Statistical Arbitrage, to name a few. There are plenty of opportunities to jump directly into these trading opportunities, which can lead to highly lucrative positions.

There is the also the benefit of a high "compensation package", often in the form of a large base salary (even for juniors) and a substantial bonus. In banks, this remuneration procedure may be more opaque than a fund, but it will often still be high. The potential for career development is also strong, with many quants entering trading or even upper management. Risk and regulation are huge areas of growth for many firms these days and many quantitative roles are opening up in these areas, so quants are still considered a "growth market".

For a list of quantitative analyst roles, please visit QuantStart, a site dedicated to helping everyone begin and advance their career as a financial engineer. Browse our list of top tier investment bank and hedge fund junior quant jobs today!

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West of Algoa Bay in South Africa is a beautiful and ocean-side destination called Port Elizabeth or PE. For the metropolitan traveller of famous cities like New York, Austin, Paris, and Berlin, Port Elizabeth would not suit you. However, if you are looking for a slice of paradise, then PE is going to be a great place to live and work.

There are many lucrative jobs in Port Elizabeth, you just need to know how and where to look. If you are a fresh graduate, belong to the experience or professional workforce, you can easily find jobs. There are also many vacancies available for an entrepreneur to open a new business. In a word, the possibilities are endless and for someone who is looking to find a good job in this tough economy, PE is the right place for you.

There are countless job opportunities ready at hand for a hardworking individual who likes to be surrounded by some of the best landscapes nature has to offer in South Africa. One job that is very appealing is working at one of the many of hotels around. Hotel jobs are pretty much easy to get so you may consider starting from there to ascend your career ladder. Another would be to consider employment at a number of banks, resorts, restaurants, internet technology business and transportation services. Further, there are many opportunities for young hardworking individuals who would like to enter in to the professions of law, politics, arts and entertainment. Port Elizabeth is a thriving community near the ocean that is geared towards moving forward.

In addition, there are opportunities in the fields of energy. More specifically, green energy and the development of renewable resources. In this city, there are options for ecological agriculture and clean energy development. This is a great way for someone who is willing to put energy into helping the environment and help push forward a green initiate for sustainable living and resources.

However, it is important to bear in mind that the job market is competitive and one of the key strategies for successful employment opportunities is to have a solid and substantial education. This is great news because PE is centrally located to some of the best schools in South Africa. In fact, it would be a great way to live and earn an income for someone who plans to seek continuing education for their upcoming professional career. Moreover, this South African city features competitive jobs with excellent services for young professionals and there are also jobs in the educational field, such as teaching and lecturing at collegiate levels.

Port Elizabeth jobs are numerous and expanding. This will create an ever more thriving community that will push forward South Africa's developing and economic region in world market and global economy. Furthermore, new vacancies in Port Elizabeth make this a place for the future entrepreneur to set their roots and expand their business potential. Port Elizabeth has something to offer for everyone.

If you are looking for Jobs in Port Elizabeth, apply to current Port Elizabeth jobs

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Arizona's employment statistics have been released for August 2012. The State's August unemployment rate remained unchanged at 8.3%. There were about 250,000 unemployed people in Arizona in for the month. This is an increase of roughly 900 individuals over July. The number of employed in the State also fell in August by around 3,300 individuals to approximately 2.75 million. However, this number was mostly offset by a subsequent drop of 2,400 in the total civilian workforce. Taken collectively, these statistics result in the unchanged unemployment rate for AZ in August 2012.

If we contrast to a year ago in August 2011, we see that the current 8.3% rate is still significantly better than the year-ago rate of 9.5%. The result of the large drop in the rate was around 37,500 less unemployed individuals in Arizona in August 2012 vs. August 2011. Moreover, during that time frame there were around 19,000 more employed individuals in the state. Additionally, while the recent pattern for many states has been up in recent months, Arizona's unemployment rate has mainly dropped for 2012. Compared to the national average Arizona's August 8.3% rate is just slightly (0.2%) higher than the U.S. average.

The industry employment numbers for Arizona in August are generally negative. Down for the month were Mining & Logging, Construction, Manufacturing, Education & Health Services, Leisure & Hospitality, and Government. A handful of industries, however, did see employment gains. These included Trade Transportation & Utilities, Financial Activities, and Professional & Business Services. The business type with the largest percentage gain in the state over the past year was Construction (up 6.7%). The industry with the biggest drop in employment during that timeframe was Other Services (down 1.8%). The major business sector with the most employed continues to be Trade Transportation and Utilities with approximately 485,400.

When compared to other States in the area, Arizona's August 2012 unemployment rate is about average. Higher than Arizona in August 2012 are the States of California (10.6%) and Nevada (12.1% - still one of the highest in the nation). State's with lower unemployment rates include Colorado (8.2%), New Mexico (6.5%), Utah (5.8%), and Wyoming (5.7%).

Later this Fall the employment numbers for Arizona for September 2012 will be published. When they are we'll review the statistics and look at the trends for the State. Please understand that formerly released employment statistics might be changed in the future.

If you're unemployed in AZ and looking for information please visit the Arizona Unemployment Headquarters.

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Apprenticeships are real education accessible to all

Formal education, or rather the complete lack of it, will become the current South African government's greatest legacy. It will be nothing to be proud of and is a tragedy of the greatest proportions. I am a firm proponent that apprenticeships are real education and that vocational training is a realistic part of the solution for millions of unemployed youth in Africa.

Unfortunately, as I ponder this article, it occurs to me that it would be dangerously easy to move into a diatribe against the educational crisis in South Africa and place newspapers filled with the odorous mixture of doggy-doo and responsibility at the relevant doors. But I will tread cautiously.

A few weeks ago, I was approached by two young, businessmen looking for partners in a bold venture. They were looking for access to the business world and guidance in how to approach this foreign creature.

My immediate reaction was astonishment at the bravery of these two chaps and, after spending some time with them, this was quickly followed by two further reactions. Firstly, the unlimited vision that these enthusiastic entrepreneurs had, was quite breath-taking and perhaps a lesson lies is this fact alone. After years in business, some of my bolder visions have been jaded by many voices telling me to "be realistic" - but this is food for another article entirely. Suffice it to say that their business plan is bold beyond the wildest I have ever encountered. And secondly, I was saddened by the absolute naiveté with which they approached business.

It reminded me of my initial encounters with business as a specialised profession, as opposed to my formal training as an attorney. There is no doubt that the business degree, achieved after my first three years at university, was just as much preparation as the following three years would be for the postgraduate degree in law. I would venture that my personal education took place only after university and once I had entered the "real" world to serve out two years Articles of Clerkship, which was a prerequisite to fully qualifying and being admitted to practise as a lawyer. The intention of these Articles of Clerkship is to provide on-the-job, vocational training in an internship of sorts.

And now, back to the two optimistic guys from earlier. Their curriculum vitae indicated no tertiary education, but I do not believe this to be a limitation. In any event, readers familiar with South Africa's secondary and tertiary educational system will be aware that pass rates in learning institutions are announced to be equalled or improved upon yearly by beaming idiots, to some degree because of the relentless lowering of standards. That lowering of standards renders formal education tragically over-rated locally until approximately a Masters tertiary level, or at the very least, a post-graduate Honours level - astonishing! Once-proud and internationally recognised educational institutions can no longer offer any prestige.

The significance of this lies in the opportunity to encourage alternative approaches to skilling up potential employees or entrepreneurs.

How to get into the business world?

In many "developed" nations, alternate paths of education such as apprenticeship have been the norm for decades and, at around the tenth school year (grade 10 or standard 8), pupils elect to follow either the more academic route or the vocational training approach. The benefits and drawbacks of each have also been the cause of debate for decades, but the simple fact of extremely low unemployment rates in countries where vocational training is an option, relative to those in South Africa, speak volumes as to the benefits of both. In my interactions with "products" of both paths, it often seems that the most important issue at play in broad terms is the preferred method of learning for each individual's strengths. By this I mean that certain individuals excel in academic environments, while others thrive on more practical methodology. The beauty of the alternate educational pathways seems to lie in the opportunity, for those who are not academically inclined or who do not come from an academically strong or conducive background, to further their education and skills.

A unique challenge faces South Africans from under-privileged (read: poor) backgrounds. It is often not appreciated that a poor European or Japanese or Canadian will generally still have access to electricity and be able to study their school work at night in an electrically lit room; whereas a poor South African will have to walk 15 kilometres home from school, perform household chores, and try to study by candlelight in a noisy, informal living settlement (read: squatter camp), sharing one room between eight people, on an empty stomach because the only meal they have each day is at school.

And thus, it seems that the historical background of the country has resulted in enormous value being placed on completed academic secondary and tertiary education. This, unfortunately, raises the daunting prospect that great weight is placed on achieving something that is beyond the reach of most young South Africans. It is beyond their reach, not for lack of ability or desire, but due to apathy. Political will and direction is lacking to an extent that no amount of historical finger-pointing and avoidance of accountability can gloss over. Alleged solutions are found in conceiving high tech learning materials like touch-screen tablets loaded with internet capability and study guides. This is utter nonsense in the African environment and economically not viable. My laptop at work collapses every so often for no identifiable reason - I cannot imagine how sensitive IT equipment is meant to survive a dusty, rustic, rural school, to say nothing of the vulnerability to crime.

For reasons falling beyond the scope of this article, academics qualifications are the ideal of many South Africans. Trade qualifications and apprenticeships are very much the ugly sister at the school dance.

Two young men with a huge dream asked for help and they did not have the relevant academic paperwork upon which so much stead is placed in South Africa. Yet, their story does not deserve to end there. Limitations experienced by young people in their secondary education should not be limitations in their life. There should be nothing to stop a willing learner from furthering herself or himself. The route of apprenticeships is not limited to sterling academic records and can be made available on a far broader scale. Quite apart from the ability of a potential investor to put financial backing into a project, there is often the potential to inject mentorship and knowledge.

Apprenticeships offer learning experience beyond the academic, and provide the platform to teach skills not generally taught in formal academic environments. Those skills include time-keeping, inter-personal interactions in a work environment, corporate structure, accountability, business ethics and reporting. There is a school of thought that suggests any person needs 10 000 hours before becoming an expert in a certain trade or skill. Those hours are not productively achieved sitting in classes, but rather in applying knowledge learned.

South Africa is a country replete with corporate social debt and the relative immaturity of its political role players often results in misguided economic policy, particularly where the entrepreneur is concerned. However, a positive spinoff of this is the driving of corporate social responsibility programs. As with many such policies, the idea is excellent but its implementation under legislative pressure is misguided. Billions of rands (hundreds of millions of pounds or dollars) are spent by corporates on multiple programs which, on the face of it, are there to benefit poor communities and the geographical regions in which those corporates have made their wealth. Truthfully, many of those programs are meaningless.

Corporate social responsibility

No doubt, managers and executives to whom this responsibility is given within those corporates will slam down their cups of coffee furiously at the preceding sentence, but after mopping up the coffee, they should rather admit it. They should take a good, creative look at their CSR (corporate social responsibility) role and assess how those billions could be more sustainably spent. I am not for one moment suggesting that charities are not worthy causes - but the underlying sustainability of the work done by that charity is critical. Many readers will know the principle that if you give a man a fish, you feed him for a day; but if you teach a man to fish, you feed him for a lifetime.

The eager entrepreneurs expressed their frustration to me when I questioned why they would possibly approach me of all people. These two, young men were willing to learn, full of ideas and enthusiasm, but dramatically constricted in the reality of their access to knowledge and experience. Regardless of their eagerness to become businesspeople and their open acceptance of formal educational limits, their real problem lay simply in the fact that they had no other options. Aspirant businesspeople often wonder where to turn and how to make their way into a boardroom, any boardroom, just for the chance to be heard. And in this, lay their answer about why they approached me... I was one of very few willing to listen.

Here is my challenge to the managers of corporate social responsibility programs and expenditure across South Africa: spending money is easy - foster a program in terms of which your staff and executives spend time! Spend time on young dreams and offer programs for apprenticeships.

Vocational training might be seen as less glamorous than a university degree, but it has been, and continues to be, a most effective manner of training and development across the world. If South Africa makes an honest and open assessment of the quandary its many ill-educated and unemployed youth find themselves in, it should take glory and glamour out of the social disposition.

The goal of young South Africans should be self-improvement and achieving/creating employment. One of the most useful and tangible ways to achieve this is with education through apprenticeships.

The author practiced as a qualified attorney for a number of years before leaving the legal profession in search of avenues to explore his great passion - business! He is now part-owner and MD/CEO/general dogsbody of a small business with 40 employees. Read more by him at http://www.rudiernst.com/

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If you are interested in becoming a licensed practical nurse (LPN) you will be joining one of the fastest growing occupations in the country. Nursing jobs are expected to grow by over 25% in the next ten years.

If you are thinking about becoming a licensed practical nurse there are a few steps you can take to make your secondary education a little easier. You should take science courses like chemistry and biology in high school. You should also focus on taking math courses as well. To be considered for a LPN program you have to have a high school diploma or the equivalency.

You'll Be Part Of A Tight Knit Medical Team

As a licensed practical nurse you will be responsible for checking on your patient's vital signs and often spend more time with patients than other medical professionals. You will also work directly under the supervision of other medical professionals, so it is important that you are ready to work cohesively in a team environment.

There is a long list of daily tasks that a LPN typically does including administering IVs, monitoring your patient's condition and clerical work. Many medical clinics today are employing a licensed practical nurse instead of receptionists so that they can do various medical tasks. By getting certification as a licensed practical nurse you will immediately become a valuable member of a team of medical professionals.

The Next Step Is To Become A Certified Registered Nurse

You can find most of these jobs in hospitals and public care facilities that are constantly in the demand of nurses. You may also be able to find a future in home rehabilitation. However, the majority of LPNs want to advance their nursing careers and get more advanced degrees. There are programs specifically for this purpose and you can fast track your schooling to become a registered nurse in a little under a year.

When you are considering which nursing program is right for you, many people choose to get LPN certification so that they can get a taste of what this job entails. You won't have to work really long hours and can still bring home a salary that is higher than the national average.

This is a fulfilling career that will give you endless opportunities for advancement, and you will always have jobs available to you. If you are considering a stepping stone in the field of nursing, you should look up an accredited program so you can get on the path to becoming a licensed practical nurse.

John L. Johnson is the administrator of Nursing Programs HQ, a website dedicated to providing resources to both prospective nursing students and fully registered nurses. This includes informative healthcare articles to find the best nursing programs, the types of nursing degrees that are right for you and outstanding nursing career opportunities.

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Immigration plays a vital role in shaping and developing a country's economy. It enhances the social fabric and contributes greatly to the growth of the labour market.

One of the most sought after destinations in the world is Canada. With its diversified culture, beautiful sceneries, economic stability, and excellent public service, it is not surprising that many aspire to migrate and be part of the country's rich heritage.

The Number Says It All

Citizenship and immigration in Canadais an exciting opportunity for newcomers, as well as businesspersons. Aside from the high standards of living, tax and healthcare benefits, quality education, its democratic government ensures equal rights for settlers and immigrants. Additionally, Forbes describes Canada's market as "affluent," with an advanced industrial society, in the trillion dollar class. It has beaten other countries such as New Zealand, Hong Kong, Ireland, Denmark, Singapore, Sweden, Norway, United Kingdom, and the United States. The ranking of business destinations has 11 criteria, which include technology, corruption, personal and financial freedom, stock performance, property rights, and taxes. Moreover, companies in the country are willing to devote time and effort to sponsor work visas for those who have executive-level advisory experience. Indeed, Canada is a great place to realize and make your dreams come true.

What Awaits Immigrants?

Despite the recent economic downturn, the country still welcomes thousands of immigrants every year. While newcomers benefit from the perks of living in the country of unparalleled beauty, it also gains advantage from immigrants. Having one of the best medical and social benefits, it is also home to the largest number of aging population in the world. By 2021, the country will only have two working Canadians for each retiree, a relatively low proportion compared to a previous ratio of 6:1. This reflects that more immigrants are needed to sustain its workforce and retain economic stability. Among the competitive advantage of doing business in the country are:

Economic stability - According to Dun and Bradstreet's Global Risk Indicator, it is one of the safest countries for business investments. The country's leading economy is managed by enterprising people who are equipped with business-friendly policies that nurture innovation and economic growth.

Highly skilled workforce - Many employers are actively seeking qualified workers. Thus, business leaders understand that "skilled" people drive success. A large talent pool of skilled workers abounds in Canada. In Ontario, 62 percent of the population has completed a post-secondary program, which enables employees to contribute and enhance company profits.

Industry expertise - Aside from being a world leader in medical devices, digital gaming, and agricultural food production, the country is also known for its cutting edge leadership in the industries of fibre optics, aerospace, and biopharmaceuticals.

Strategic location - The country is also known as the "crossroad" between the North American marketplace and the booming economies of Asia. Its highly developed infrastructure, airports, and highways offer cost benefits to businesses located in North America and Asia.

Who can miss a once in a lifetime opportunity of citizenship and immigration in Canada? Whether you plan to study or work in the country, you may start carving your path to success with the following professions:

Financial manager

Skilled tradesperson

College or vocational school teacher

Dentist

Computer and information systems manager

University professor

Human resource specialist

Pharmacist

Registered nurse

Retail manager

Ricardo Colindres is a Canadian staffing and immigration expert. He writes about the countless reasons why Canada is an ideal place to work, study, immigrate, or have a vacation.

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In the pharmaceutical world, there are various jobs one can do depending on the qualifications one has attained. It can be office pharmaceutical jobs, a marketing post or a communication vacancy. These departments have different packages to offer as well as responsibilities. The best thing about the pharma jobs is that they are widely available. From the Internet or from friends, there are different sources for these vacancies.

Regardless of the source of information, you need to be fully prepared for the pharmaceutical jobs if you decide to apply for the job. First, you should do a background check on the company to assess its credibility and to get an idea of what the company is about. When you have the information, you can confidently respond to any questions asked during the interview. After the check, you need to get all your credentials ready for the application. The application has to be professional even if it is sent via email.

Pharmaceutical jobs require you to have current news concerning the medical world and marketing at the tips of your fingers. Always apply for a job in which you meet at least some of the qualifications. This way your application is given consideration. It is one of the facts that determine if your application will be successful. Take your time to prepare and polish the skills you have.

Know the competition. Have information about leading pharmaceutical companies so that you are capable of selling the drugs if the vacancies are marketing pharma jobs. If you are a pharmacist, you may require a lot more knowledge in terms of drug components and side effects among other things. Surveys on different drugs also show a great deal concerning the quality of the drug and the credibility of the company.

Apart from intellectual preparation, you should also be well groomed to shape the first impression. Most panels judge the credibility of the applicants by their dress code and etiquette. Be as polite as possible if you are to make it to the short listing. You can also apply for multiple pharmaceutical jobs to increase the chances of getting hired. If you get accepted by more than one firm, then you can choose which company you want to settle with.

The company you choose to stay with is determined by various factors. These include the salary package, the responsibilities and working conditions. For example in marketing pharma jobs, commissions are offered on top of the fixed income. You choose the one that is best suited for you.

If you are considering a venture into pharmaceutical jobs there are several advantages involved. The timing is very flexible so that you are not burdened with work and can indulge in other activities. There are plenty of vacancies which mean you can always upgrade to a better company. A career in the pharmaceutical industry gives you a wide experience about the medical field. You can also venture further but adding education qualifications to get higher ranks in the company.

Jacob R Smith is the author of this article on Medical Jobs.
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There are top tips that once you discover them have the ability to increase your medical jobs career salary by as much as double and in some very rare cases even triple what you were making before you implemented them.

They are truly easy and the final Number one tip is so amazing that it alone can double or triple your salary all on its own.

It doesn't matter whether you have years of medical career experience, none at all or are just beginning your training towards your career these tips will be unbelievably valuable to you.

Your first two tips are not in order of which might be most beneficial to you. The third tip however is by far and away the top tip.

Tip Number One:

Get into a specialty private practice. This means that you would constantly keep your eyes open for an opportunity at a specialty private practice.

When interviewing headhunters for upper end Nursing staff (as an example) we found that those employed in private specialty facilities such as private cancer treatment or private high end rehabilitation centers made in some cases twice as much as their mass market counterparts.

The other amazing benefit to this career choice is that these Nurses reported that their overall job satisfaction and workplace enjoyment was much higher in their new positions. This was not surprising as they also tended to work less total hours and had a massive increase in pay.

How do you land one of these coveted positions? Easy, you keep working at your normal job and look for openings and you network with the facilities you would like to work with.

Setting an appointment to give them your resume and tell them why you would like to work at THEIR center can work magic when they have an opening and remember you from your desire to be a part of their team.

Tip Number Two:

Get into a specialty. Again if we use the example of nursing a regular RN can typically make $60K plus per annum. But an Nurse Anesthetist can earn over $150K per year.

As you can see that one tip alone can nearly triple your salary. In the medical field there are hundreds of specialties that you could go into as a Dentist, Physical Therapist, Surgeon or of course as our example a nurse.

Following the nurse theme; you could be a flight nurse and also have the benefit of travel or you could become a neonatal nurse.

Below are just a few examples of typical specialty medical earnings:

Diagnostic Radiologist: Typical annual salary $263,000*

Urologist: Typical annual salary $245,000*

Orthopedic Surgeon: Typical annual salary $323,000*

*The above numbers based on online published headhunter offers.

How can you get into a specialty career and or transition from where you are now to one of the top earning fields?

Without knowing your exact situation here are a few possible suggestions.

1. If you have not yet begun your studies work with a career councilor to determine how you could structure your time and finances to accomplish this goal. They are a typically a wealth of information.

2. If you already have your medical degree and are currently employed in your field you have two really good options. A). speak to the headhunters that do job placements, speak to the upper management to see of their are programs or funding available.

B). Also believe it or not speak with career councilors to see if they have any programs available. Many times they only see pre work and pre education inquiries. Many have access to post education or continuing education programs but they never get asked about them.

TIP NUMBER THREE: This is by far and away the top tip and has the possibility of easily doubling or tripling your lifetime medical career salary all on its own with an amazing amount of reliability.

This tip is insanely valuable to you and can only be found on the authors own website which you may see for yourself here: http://jobsinmedicalfield.org/

The site is absolutely free, they don't even ask you for your email or anything else at all. In our opinion this is the one tip you really need to see: Your Top #1 Tip!

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Finding a job is important, for obvious reasons. Especially if you've been out awhile, you're likely behind with your bills. You need to get a paycheck coming in soon.

Now is the time to think about what you would like to do. No one wants to go to a job that they hate day after day just to make some money.

Hopefully, by now you've taken some time to think about what type of work you would love to do. If you are a people person, you will have different choices than if you like to work alone.

I read a statistic a few years ago that applied to some high percentage of people (the number is long since forgotten, but it was a major slice of the populace) who have the jobs they have, not because they sought after the type of job they thought they would enjoy or be good at.

No, the reason why most of us have the jobs we have today is because the job was available or offered to us at the time were looking for work. And, most people are not thrilled with where they ended up. (Maybe that's why they call it Work.)

When you are between jobs you can try to sway the odds of ending up somewhere you might like a little better.

If you haven't given any serious thought to it, this is a good place to start.

Make a list of the types of jobs you would like to have. Keep in mind your skills too, so that you can get matched up with a job. If you have any training, education, or other work experience then that helps you to get a better job. If you have no work experience you may have to start with an entry-level position.

Keep in mind, you don't have to make it a career, so don't let that get you down.

Once you have made a list of the types of work you would be interested in, see what jobs are available. Look around locally to see what opportunities you have. Check with job service, watch for signs at businesses, and look in the local newspaper. If you have favorite places you like to shop or eat and you would like to work there, ask if they are hiring.

"Do you have anything I could help you with that I'm qualified for?" It's a good opener.

Look around online to find plenty of great job opportunities. You can do this with a variety of sites. It is easy to narrow down the jobs by title, location, pay, and more. Keep in mind that many jobs aren't advertised so tell your friends and family that you are looking for a job. They can bring you more leads than you imagined.

As a side note, in the past 30 years, my best job leads have come through the "grape-vine network." We call it "beating the bushes" when you are looking. Everyone you know and come into contact with needs to know you are looking for work.

Create a simple but nice looking one page resume. It should be printed on good quality paper. Then you can attach it to the applications you pick up. If you are applying online, make sure you submit it along with the required application. Do write a cover letter.

With some job search preparation, you will get plenty of leads that can help you to secure a job you are happy with and that pays well. The more you put into that initial looking around the faster you will start to get calls for interviews. Then, that day when you start the job will be right around the corner!

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Searching the Internet for a job isn't often as easy as you might imagine it to be! Of course, it's a large storehouse of most things that one may need, but you should know where and how to look for those.

There is little doubt that Goggle is the best search engine in today's date and is the most favorite of many users for communicating through emails or G-talk. Despite its being a fantastic search engine, Google can't be exploited for your job searches if you are not familiar with ways that help making your search effective and would simply remain an outstanding search engine only.

While searching the net for changing your job or career and conducting your search on the Internet, you can find any number of websites devoted to job postings and a large number of articles telling you how to make your job search effective. Yet, on following a couple of easy steps you can make your job hunting simple and successful.

At the outset, you need to decide the kind of job opportunities you are searching for. It would depend on your qualifications and skills. If you have a genuine love for books, perhaps you could work as a librarian. In case you like to develop new programs or design software, the job of a software engineer may be just the thing for you. You can find numerous options. It is for you to finalize what sort of job would best suit you.

The next step involves understanding of what makes your job search practical and how to complete that. Sadly, many jobseekers tend to think that just going through the classified ads and mailing their resumes will get them the required results quickly and thus get disappointed by the slow progress that they make. Most often, they end up spending a lot of efforts but with little or no positive results.

You would agree that in the present world we depend a lot on the Internet for interacting with others and our jobs. In fact, it has changed our lifestyle. On searching the net you'll find many websites that help your job search efforts. You can patronize any of these websites to know of the available job openings. Since the services and information provided by websites varies, you should look for one that is most helpful and best suits your requirements. Some of these offer a package that allows you to open an account and make your resume too. Some offer the facility of using keywords that further facilitates the process of job hunting. You can look for jobs in your local area or your field of interest.

It is simple logic that you should not keep all the eggs in the same basket. So, you should consider patronizing more than one job search website and thus make your search more fruitful and enhance your chances of getting a job sooner.

Another very helpful feature of searching for jobs on the Internet is that the facility is available 24X7, meaning you can proceed with your job search at any time of the day or night at your convenience.

Whether you opt to utilize the Internet or not it's imperative that you keep a check on the classified columns of your favorite newspaper.

Canadian people looking for Ottawa construction jobs can visit Ontario Jobs Watcher, a classic job board enhanced with search engine features!

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There is a wide list of computer based jobs available today and choosing the best job is not a child's play. Many who have achieved a degree in Computer Sciences end up with a job they do not like. This is because many students under this course have no idea on what kind and how many jobs for computer science majors are available to them today. Here is a list of the best Computer Science jobs worth putting on top of their choices.
1. Computer Programmer
Good mastery under the course of Computer Science is enough to make another Bill Gates and Paul Allen. Computer programming is one of the best computer science jobs available today, especially, as technology continues to expand uncontrollably. In this job, they are required to cooperate with software engineers to develop different programs. In a company setting, computer programmers are expected to come up with new software that will help different departments to increase productivity. They also need to maintain both existing and upcoming computer programs that the company uses. This includes bugs monitoring and program development.
2. Computer System Analyst
Another option worth choosing is to become a Computer System Analyst. Among the list of jobs for Computer Science majors, Computer System Analyst or also known as System Analyst plays an important role in a company. An analyst is required to help the entire company with regards to the technological aspect of its operations. They need to monitor and develop the entire computer system of the company motivated by one goal; and that is, to help the company excel in the competition.
3. Database Administrator
Between all the jobs today, being a Database Administrator is the most common choice. This is because the Database Administrator has a simple task and stable career. Database Administrators need to organize and maintain all data of a company for easier operations. For instance, data such as personal information of employees must be kept well-secured and well-organized so that the Human Resource department will be able to monitor all employees easily. Most companies do not change their Database Administrator easily because it is a vital role needed in their operations. However, getting this position is not easy in line with the difficulty of replacing the person who has this position. It requires mastery not only in computer programming alone but a good grasp of the company as well.
If you are still undecided about what to choose between all the Computer based jobs in the industry, then, feel free to browse more information about the remaining jobs for Computer Science majors.

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As we get closer to the end of 2012, things are undoubtedly getting busier for you at work. However, don't allow that fact to divert you from your goal of finding a stronger job opportunity either internally or outside of your current company. There are several things that you can do during your downtime that will greatly improve your job search. Here are nine steps to improve those career prospects:

1. Understand Your Strengths

We each have unique selling propositions that differentiate us from our competition. You should spend some time considering what sets you apart, and how you can utilize these strengths on your current job and with any future employment. There are numerous tests online that you can take to measure your abilities.

When you know your core strengths, you will be better able to sell yourself during an interview, and when you apply them at work, you increase your chances of being noticed for achievement and promotion.

2. Update Your Information

You should boost your career potential by doing a little research, keeping in touch with the latest techniques and the newest products. This would include reading industry related reviews and exploring product and customer reviews.

3. Visit the App Store

Take the long weekend to organize your job search using the newest technology. There are numerous applications available for tablets (Apple iPad, Samsung Galaxy Tab, Motorola Xoom), e-readers (Kindle, Nook), and smart phones that allow for customized delivery of industry news from websites, blogs, and social media websites such as LinkedIn offer apps designed to keep you informed about industry trends, breaking news, and career opportunities.

4. Read a Self-Improvement Book

Take the opportunity to pick up a book on leadership or organization in order to work on personal character development. If you're unsure of what you should read, reach out to a friend or colleague for recommendations. Take the newly cultivated information and be prepared to implement some fresh ideas that will bring your career forward.

5. Update Your Resume

Time to dust off that old resume and bring it up to date. Or call in a professional for a complete overhaul to better emphasize your achievements. After all, your resume and online presence (LinkedIn profile, etc.) are not a recycled collection of outdated career facts; they are all about personal branding and providing your current and future employers a solid expression of what you have to offer.

6. Give Yourself a Hand

Take stock of how far you've already come. Take a moment to write down at least three to four things you have reason to be proud of and three to four things for which you should be thankful. Notice what has been going well so that you can build on those positives in the coming weeks.

7. Search for Training

Find a certification or training program that will likely enhance your career and get started. You probably won't have sufficient time in a single weekend to complete an entire program, but nevertheless you can research programs and begin preparations.

8. Prepare for a One-on-One with Your Boss

Share your career goals with your boss. Many professionals can enlist the aid of their boss in achieving their career aspirations, so talk with them and let them know about your career focus. But take some time to prepare, including specifics like tasks or projects you can take on that would help you move in the right direction.

9. Give Volunteering a Try

Before you change careers or fields, it's sometimes helpful to undertake a related volunteer opportunity. Volunteer or apprentice for a few days in your field of interest so that you can gain insight as well start to develop your career change resume. This will also allow you the opportunity to network those already in the industry.

Following these steps will greatly improve the effectiveness of your job search.

Tyrone Norwood is a nationally recognized and certified resume writer, LinkedIn Profile writer, career expert, recruiter, and owner of Norwood Consulting Group who consults with and educates career-minded professionals, from aspiring managers to executives, through effective job search strategies, well-written resumes, personal branding, and career development tactics that get results.

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I'm going to start this post by providing a real life case scenario of a friend of mine who has been working two jobs for the past four years. The tips for getting and keeping up with a second job will actually be conclusions withdrawn from this example. Let's call this friend of mine James.

The Example

James' first job was in real estate, to be more specific, he was (and still is) a field agent for a real estate company in a big city. Evidently, this job requires him to drive around the town and show his clients various properties, negotiating prices, persuading them to purchase, closing deals and taking care of specific paperwork. Now, since he has always been gifted with the pencil and also has a degree in graphic design, he took his second job at a Manga magazine, as a character graphic designer.

His first job, as a real estate agent, is a full-time job, 5 days a week, 9 hours a day, with a one hour lunch time break. For his second job, as a graphic designer, he works 6 hours per working day, and 8 hours on each Saturday. Therefore, he is still free on Sundays, to spend quality time with his family.

When I asked him how can he keep up with both two jobs, he replied that he considers his second job as a break from the first job. That the work as a designer relaxes him by a lot and he couldn't be happier with another job than that.

Obviously, he made a wise decision when he took the second job.

Now, based on this example, here are a few tips regarding the choosing and keeping up with a second job.

The Tips

1. Consider the risks, downsides and benefits of a second job. Obviously the main risk regarding this matter are extreme fatigue, and the primary downside is the lack of time for other activities. The main benefit is the extra cash. So, before even selecting a second job, you should ask yourself a couple of questions. For example:

- Will I have enough time to spend with my family?
- Will I have enough time to sleep?
- What level of stress will I be exposed to?
- How will this affect my health?
- Is the extra money worth the effort and the risk?

2. Consider a second job that is opposite from your main job. To put it differently, if your first job requires you to do office or sedentary work, your second job should require physical work, or activities where you can at least benefit from some fresh air. It's a good idea to search for a job with flexible hours, a job that's less psychically stressing. Jobs that usually fit to this profile can be found in food and hospitality industries.

3. Calculate the extra amount of money that you would need and figure out how many extra working hours will be necessary. You may not even need to work full-time for your second job, to gain the extra money that you need.

4. During the interview for your second job, avoid mentioning that you already have a job, unless the interviewer specifically asks you this. Not many would want to hire someone who has all the chances to work only at half capacity. And if you do mention that you already have a job, your skills and experience for the second job would better be outstanding.

5. Plan everything, especially your sleeping hours. Since free time or sleeping time is going to become very precious, planning each and every mundane activity, even meals, is of the essence. Having a full schedule for every week is a good idea. And whatever you do, make sure you sleep at least 5 hours a night.

Do you have a job interview coming up? If so, follow this link to prepare for the job interview questions that you'll be asked, and to learn the best job interview answers that can be given.

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It is reasonable that big companies should consider following the lead of one the most successful companies that were ever built, when it comes to devices kept in place to optimize the workplace. Google is renowned not just for its premier search engine, but also for the amenities in place to let their employees know that the success of the tech giant is due to its core of personnel. Although not too many companies can afford to allow employees "free time" while on the job (as Google is alleged to do); other companies can certainly employee creature comforts such as air handlers for a temperate working environment, and corporate accessibility to let them know that their voice counts as more than just a cog in the machine.

Keeping Personnel Engaged and Enthusiastic

There are numerous incentives that boost employee morale, which don't entail direct financial compensation in the form of raises. The business environment is an important factor in the eagerness that employees arrive at work; after all, all but the most dedicated person doesn't exactly relish the thought of coming to work. A well-lit interior may be considered a basic amendment to a workplace; but it is in fact crucial to the mood of a workplace and would be noticeable with its absence. A few other things that should be regarded as baseline amenities (to remain competitive with the creature comforts other companies are offering their employees) are:

Air handlers, for those hot days. The workplace can actually become a place of relief in humid climes, given that air conditioners aren't usually the most common personal appliance.
Depending on the size of the company, a small kitchen area with a refrigerator, sink and microwave can serve as a sort of upgraded water-cooler; offering some social respite to the workforce. It creates a much larger space by making personnel feel like they don't have to stretch only at their desks.
For a tech company, a Bring Your Own Device policy can facilitate benefits for both the company and personnel; as long as security concerns are minimized and everyone is informed of the legislature involving responsible use. It can even make home-working possible during what would otherwise have been classified as a sick day.

Work place amenities should never be looked at as company expenditures; but rather, company investments. Tighter communities demonstrably perform better, to the benefit of the company's bottom line as well as workplace morale. Having the facilities and technology in place to effect these benefits lets employees know that they are truly a part of the success of the business, which has a high ROI all by itself.

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My father used to always tell me a story about a grasshopper and an ant to drive home the importance of proper preparation preventing... well poor performance. The story was simple and contained only the two fore-mentioned characters. All summer long the ant slaved away in the hot sun to store away food and materials that he would need later that fall once the winter arrived and resources became scarce. Watching him work was the grasshopper that lived in the moment, simply content to lay back and let the sun wash over him as food was plentiful and life was good.

The ant throws out a caution to the grasshopper stating that he will be hurting for food once the winter comes and that he had better store some away now if he is to survive. Well as the story clearly unfolds the winter comes and the ant though not especially happy about the cold weather and bleak conditions has enough food and proper shelter to somewhat comfortably make-due. The contrast is of course the grasshopper who is sitting outside in the snow freezing, starving and eventually begging the ant for food due to his poor planning.

This story is simple yet it rings true for many, how many times do we wish we had thought something through a little better or took an extra moment to plan the minor details before arriving at the moment of truth. Anyone who has been camping and encountered a summer thunderstorm without the adequate equipment surely knows what I am talking about. If planning is so important, when then should a member of the active duty services begin planning for his or her departure from those services and subsequent transition back into the civilian world?

This may seem like an easy question, much the same way the story seemed like it was obvious enough, but is this question as straight forward as it may seem? Is the answer simply, as early as possible? Or is that too naïve a response given that many service members do not even know for sure what conditions and factors will be present that may either push them toward getting out or encourage them to remain in the military?

It has been my experience thus far those two years out is simply too far away for any level of planning beyond taking college prerequisites for credits which a service member would probably do regardless of whether they are getting out or staying in. Even a year out from an individual's End of Active Service seems like a large enough gaps to leave many Veterans wondering how they could 1. Pause work long enough to think about what to do next and 2. Know for sure whether they want to get out or remain in. For enlisted military often times the tipping point for a decision comes in the form of re-enlistment deadlines and closed out occupational specialties before they come from personal preference and well thought out planning.

Are we approaching one of the biggest transitions an individual can make with the mindset of the grasshopper who sits back and sees decisions as too much work until it's too late and then scrambling to throw a few ideas together prior to getting handed the DD214 and finding ourselves on the other side of the looking glass. How many members of our military have thought their "plan" was just as robust and in alignment with their happiness as the grasshopper did sitting in the sun and soaking up the "good times"? How many quickly found out as the winter months set in and the accessibility to resources became far scarcer that when tested their plan was little more than a few leaves in the cold winter breeze?

There is and can be a better way to approach this monumental transitional phase of a Veterans life, but it will require an equally impressive effort from both the services that the person is departing as well as the civilian sector that he or she is entering to properly guide, prepare and train him or her for the winter months ahead. They will need to know where to look for food now that the automatic payments on the 1st and the 15th have dried up and how to illicit the help of others like them to create powerful leverage and results from their experiences and skill sets gained in the military.

If you feel that perhaps you have been caught in "grasshopper" mode once or twice please visit Green Collar Vets and tell us about it so we may share your trials and tribulations with transitioning members of the military and hopefully show them the prudence of being a little more "ant-like" as they get ready to get out. We also offer army veteran jobs.

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For you to get your journeyman electrician certification in Oregon, you're going to be required to fulfill these Oregon electrician permit criteria:

1. Have no less than 4 years of working experience as an electrical apprentice or equivalent
2. Submit an Application for an Electrical License to the Oregon Building codes Division (BCD)
3. Take and ace the Oregon electrical accreditation examination

If you didn't complete an endorsed apprenticeship training program in Oregon, you may fulfill the practical experience condition by presenting educational records confirming that you've accomplished 576 hours of school training and 8,000 hrs of on-the-job experience outside of Oregon. You have to also present a breakdown of the hours of commercial, industrial and residential work that you've completed, with a minimum of 1,000 hrs needed in each classification.

Taking The Oregon Electrician Accreditation Assessment

To sit for the OR electrician certification test, you're going to have to submit an application to the Oregon BCD. The application payment for a journeyman license is a hundred and ten dollars and has to be included in your application, otherwise it will be denied. The admin cost is non-refundable.

For you to confirm your on-the-job experience, you will need to send in an Electrical Experience Verification letter from all of your previous employers. If the boss is not available, you may request for either a manager or a co-worker that was actually involved to validate your on-the-job experience. The form should be completed with the details of the specific categories of work you've completed and the amount of hours you've racked up doing each class of work.

Once the application has been approved, you are going to be given a Letter of Authorization describing specific guidelines for sitting for the examination and the exam location information. You will need to book your examination with the examination office inside of sixty days of getting the document, otherwise you will have to send in another application form along with a further cost to book a different time.

The OR electrician licensing test is open book and is centered around the 2011 National Electrical Code (NEC). The assessment contains 52 multiple-choice questions and is 3 hrs in duration. The Building Codes Division will usually review your exam and send you the score inside of 14 days. In case you don't pass your assessment initially, you can send in an application for another test after a waiting period of one month.

Once you've received your certificate, you're going to be required to renew it every three yrs for a payment of 100 dollars. Additionally, you will need to complete a minimum of twenty four hrs of accredited ongoing electrical training, 8 hrs of which must cover the newest edition of the National Electrical Code.

Stay up to date with the latest electrical license requirements in your state, including the most recent changes to the Rhode Island electrician license requirements, thanks to ElectricianTrainingPro.com. It's the best resource online for all things electrical licensing, examination and training related!

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Band Aids are the name of a brand of adhesive bandage. They sometimes can help a wound heal a little easier than leaving an open cut for bacteria/germs to enter our blood stream. They hold broken skin together. They can cover up something that needs to be kept from public view. It is not, however, something that actually repairs what is broken. We seem to have gotten way too comfortable using them to fix what is broken and have lost the real definition of a band-aid.

I sat in a meeting today on transportation - specifically dealing with traffic congestion on a major freeway. As I listened to the description of "the plan" and how spending billions - with a "b" - on widening this freeway was the only way to fix the problem, my stomach started to get knots in it. The more I listened - the more it felt like I was hearing a band-aid solution - which isn't a solution at all - but a cover-up for a broken transportation system.

When are we going to reach a place in this country - on this planet - when covering up what is really broken no longer works for us? The freeway discussion today was a perfect reflection of where we are on so many of the complex problems.

How can we justify spending billions of dollars that this region and nation doesn't have to widen highways that - upon completion (usually ten plus years) - will be just as congested as they were? How wide do our freeways have to get before we finally say - Hmm, maybe we should find another answer? Granted - we know how to build really BIG freeways and have done so from sea to shining sea, but have we "fixed" anything?

So, why are we "OK" with band aids? Is it because thinking about the problem is hard? Have we reached the place where we rather just cover up the problem instead of put the work and thinking that it takes to find a true solution?

All I know is that band aids can only work for so long. I believe that we have reached the place where the complex problems that this nation and planet are facing are going to require major shifts in our thinking. I am done using band aids as the answer.

Veterans can understand these band aids all too well as one looks at the past in terms of military transition and post war efforts to provide our service members a life after the battlefield. Only recently has the powers to be realized the importance of handling with care this invaluable resource, our Veteran community. Nowhere else can you find a group with such diverse skills, strong leadership and a will to continue on until the mission is accomplished?

Such incredible individuals know that band aids don't work and aren't afraid to roll up their sleeves, make hard decisions and get away from the status quo. These are the thinkers we need solving the problems of today and the future, help us launch them in a way that has them reaching the heights needed to solve complex global issues.

Doing veterans job search? Go to Green Collar Vets today! Spread and news!

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