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How To Choose A Nursing Degree Top Paying IT Career Choices Working For The Federal Government Career Choices for The Physically Disabled Making It Easier To Hire Veterans

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very year I am amazed at how quickly the months fly by and we end up back at January.

As this happens over and over again, I have found that the beginning of the year is a great time to look back at the choices I’ve made and the outcomes they’ve created, as well as look forward to the goals I want to achieve.

As I find myself getting older, (and hopefully wiser) I feel like I’ve learned a few things along the way about setting goals.

I’ve been working on a new project for a while now. I expected this new project to take about a year to complete. There have been several steps involved, but with each step forward, I felt like I was pushed two steps backward. All told, I’ve spent about three years on this project and even though every day it is closer to completion, it is still not finished.

What has kept me motivated up to this point is completing the goal. I set a goal and mean to achieve it. Ultimately, even if the project is not as successful as I hope it to be, it’s the follow-through that makes me the most proud. Ideas are a dime a dozen. It’s the follow through that puts you on a higher level.

If you’ve spent the past year wondering where it went and what you have to show for it, vow not to let that happen in the future. Figure out what goals you’d like achieve that would make this year (or the next two or three!) successful for you. By making a plan with small steps and continuing to move forward, those goals can be met. Even if it takes longer than you expect it to.

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Table of Contents

8 Habits of Highly Successful Networkers

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Making It Easier To Hire Veterans Page 5 Five Smart Resolutions for The New Year Page 6 A Career As A Medical and Clinical Laboratory Technologist Page 8 Is A Manufacturing Career A Good Option For Young People?

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Being An Online Seller

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Fifteen Great Reasons to Hire Veterans

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Top Paying IT Career Paths

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Interview with A Nursing Instructor Page 20 Healthcare Jobs That Require Two Years of College or Less Page 22 How A Nursing Degree Will Allow You To Make A Difference

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IT Jobs: A Promising Future

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The Best Careers For The Physically Disabled How To Choose A Nursing Job & Nursing Degree What Is A Skilled Nursing Facility For Seniors?

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Tips To Pick The Perfect Career

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Working For The Federal Government Getting Hired by The Federal Government Federal Hiring Authorities Seven Ways To Make Your Job Search Easier

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8 Habits of Highly Successful Networkers

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by Rohit Raut

n today’s day and age, mere skill isn’t enough to ensure career advancement. Knowing the right people can get you an incredible edge when it comes to finding the right job or business opportunity. In addition, building a great network for yourself involves much more than flattery.

The internet has created several avenues for building networks that simply weren’t available before. In an increasingly competitive world, knowing how to connect with the right people is crucial to achieving your professional goals. Let us take a look at some of the things that successful networkers do.

1. A lways think about what you can do for the other person first.

This is one of the most common mistakes people make when they are trying to build their own network. Before you establish any kind of professional relationship, you need to make the other person understand how they can benefit from knowing you.

This benefit need not be anything extravagant. You can just introduce the other person to someone whom you know that shares their interests, or just forward a relevant article to them over email. If you’re asking for a favor right off the bat, the other person has no reason to help you. Wait until you’ve established a good relationship before asking them to do something for you.

Instead of trying to build a database of thousands of contacts, focus on building strong relationships with a select group of people.

Approach every networking opportunity objectively.

2. Ask to be introduced by a third-party.

Most serious professionals have profiles on LinkedIn, Facebook or Twitter. If you want to be introduced to this person, do a little digging and find someone who knows them directly. It could be someone who works for the same company, or just a friend of the person in question.

Once you’ve found a contact that meets the above criteria, introduce yourself to them by explaining why you want to meet the person you want to network with. You could talk to them about your plans for a mutually beneficial partnership, or simply express your appreciation for the work they do. Once you’ve done this, you should ask this person to introduce the two of you. The introduction could be made at an upcoming company event, or you could just set up a lunch meeting.

Being introduced to someone by a third-party that they already know and trust lends you a tremendous amount of credibility.

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partner if you don’t have a common connection. If you don’t have a There are many people who approach networking as a pure numbers common contact, make sure you add a carefully thought-out message to game and try to collect as many business cards and emails as possible. your connection request.

This strategy is inefficient, and is a complete waste of time.

8. Focus on the things you have in common.

Instead of trying to build a database of thousands of contacts, focus One of the easier ways to create lasting connections is to find some topic on building strong relationships with a select group of people. Approach that both of you are interested in and build your interactions around it. every networking opportunity objectively. If the person you are thinking Make a conscious effort to get to know the other person. Don’t hesitate to about talking to will not benefit your career directly or indirectly, don’t ask questions. Let them talk about their interests. You could discover that waste your time. you both like the same sport, the same music or share similar worldviews.

In summation, networking is a skill that all of us can develop if we focus 4. Stay in touch. on doing the right things. Consult the list above to put yourself on the fastA lot of people meet and exchange business cards at networking events.

Most of these connections never turn into something meaningful because track to building an amazing professional network. one or both parties don’t check in on each other periodically.

Article provided by ContanstContent.com Once you’ve been introduced to a professional contact, make a small note of the things you talked about while you’re adding their email address or phone number to your list. If you talked about gold, mention that in your notes. A day after your meeting, send them an email or message mentioning how much you enjoyed interacting with them. In this message, add a line or two referencing the things that you talked about But you’re not done yet. You need to keep in touch to maintain the Dale Carnegie literally wrote the book on networking in 1936. connection that you have developed. Make sure you have a schedule for How to Win Friends and Influence People demystified the process checking in with your contacts. of making friends out of strangers and inspired legions of business

3. Don’t try to be a collector.

The Wisdom of Dale Carnegie in Five Bullet Points

5. Find out what your contact likes.

You can tell a lot about a person from the way their online profile is set up. If you’re looking to build a professional relationship with someone, do a quick Google search for their name. Look at the results that pop up to see if they’ve been involved in any social work or charitable organizations.

If they have a profile on LinkedIn or Facebook, see if you can determine what they are interested in. if they are sharing articles or posting messages that are centered around a general theme, you can use this knowledge in your interactions. When you approach this person, mention some things about their topic of interest, and let them know if there is anything you can do to help.

6. Broaden your horizons.

Your network doesn’t need to consist solely of individuals from your specific line of work. Networking with people from different spheres of the professional world can open up a wealth of new possibilities. You can meet some really interesting and insightful people that you wouldn’t have if you just limited yourself to one business type.

A lot of people only pursue connections with people who are higher on the business ladder than they are. But this isn’t necessarily the best strategy. Sometimes, building relationships with smart people who are less experienced than you are can benefit your career.

7. Be choosy on your LinkedIn page.

In the business world, LinkedIn is your primary tool for making a good first impression. If your page is littered with hundreds of contacts because you accept anyone who sends you a request, you might be sabotaging your career. The people you know are indicative of the kind of person you are. Treat your LinkedIn page like you would a real-life interaction.

If you wouldn’t recommend a person for a job in the real world, don’t do it on your online profile.

In the same vein, don’t reach out to a potential employer or business

coaches to carry on Carnegie’s message.

– Smile –

“This is such a simple, basic rule, yet people just don’t think about it,” says Handal. They’re so focused on needing to network at a conference that they don’t realize they’re walking around with a scowl on their face. Scowling, serious, expressions are forbidding, says Handal.

People are more likely to warm up to someone who says good morning with a broad smile than they are to someone with a dour countenance.

– Ask a question –

Joining a group engaged in conversation can be awkward. The best way to do so is to pose a question to the group after getting the gist of the conversation, says Handal. “You build your credibility by asking a question, and for a shy person, that’s a much easier way to engage than by barging in with an opinion,” he says.

– Listen –

One of the most profound points Carnegie made in How to Win Friends was that people love to talk about themselves. If you can get people to discuss their experiences and opinions—and listen with sincere interest—you can have a great conversation with someone without having to say much at all.

– Business Cards –

Always have them handy, says Handal. “They’re an effective way for you to leave your name behind so that people remember who you are.”

– Say The Person’s Name –

“People like to hear their own name,” says Handal, pointing to another one of Carnegie’s basic principles—that a person’s name is the sweetest sound to that person. So when you meet someone, use his name in conversation. Doing so makes the other person feel more comfortable, like you really know him and he knows you.

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Making It Easier To Hire Veterans

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by Dr. Mildred L. Culp of WorkWise®

iring veterans is challenging because of differences in jargon and, in some cases, the seeming lack of transferable skills. Are companies hiring for the wrong reasons and overlooking the right ones? Are they using the best process?

Kurt Gering, director of talent, culture and capability at the 380-employee San Diego County Regional Airport Authority in San Diego, California, reports that his competitive six-month fellowship for two groups of three veterans pays the equivalent of a $56,000 salary plus benefits.

Skills have to transfer to meet the needs of the organization. “If a position opens while they’re here,” Gering says, “they may apply and compete for it.” Meanwhile, they receive career development services, opportunities to assess their fit in various parts of the organization, mentoring by veterans and 24 hours of paid time off for interviewing or activities involving the military.

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Since 1991 more than 30,000 officers and enlisted personnel have found jobs through Orion ICS LLC in Austin, Texas, according to president and former Marine Mike Starich. Positions range from sales, engineering and supervision to technician or other operations-related roles. The business’ gross revenues Photo by: Andy Stoll, Iowa Startup Accelerator exceeded $30 million last year.

Veterans “In my experience,” Starich comments, The struggle for some companies may U.S. Army veteran Boris Kogan (standing) “companies have struggled to figure out also result from invisible business reasons how veterans fit in their own organizafor hiring a specific veteran. Army veteran considers not hiring veterans on merit “a tions. Many companies are making an Boris Kogan is beginning to recruit. He’s effort. I believe they have an obligation little insulting.” He’s CEO of SwarmBuild Inc., CEO of the start-up SwarmBuild Inc. in to help veterans find the best fit inside a Cedar Rapids, Iowa, and Tel Aviv, Israel, an in Cedar Rapids, Iowa, and Tel Aviv, Israel. company.” online engineering and digital fabrication “Companies should be doing more marketplace.

CTO Zvika Veig works at the computer. and better,” says Army veteran Andrew “If you find a person with the skills you gathering entries for an untargeted database.

White, CEO of Kilroy’s GI Contractors need, start-up or not,” he says, “we’re going LLC, a Dallas, Texas, construction business White alludes with disdain to a transportation to get it done. Hire on merit as opposed to which has hired about 15 veterans in seven company initiating a veteran hiring program veteran status. Otherwise, it would be a little months. Starich’s example suggests improved paying $10 per hour. He believes in hiring insulting.” process, beginning with a job description – it’s veterans and the important people around them Kogan further points out that a veteran the mission – over expending similar effort in and compensating them for their experience. with four years in the infantry may not have B

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marketable skills, but “probably can operate in an environment of stress and ambiguity. ...These guys are pretty serious in school about getting the skills they need.”

Harley Lippman, CEO of Genesis10 Inc., headquartered in New York City, has found employment for hundreds of veterans in his IT staffing and consulting company. He’s also turned veterans away when they couldn’t fit well in his company or client companies. “It’s the right thing to do,” he remarks.

“It has to be a win-win or it won’t pass muster. The client would pay a price and veterans would tell other veterans we didn’t coach properly.

“People in the front lines are the most selfless,” observes Lippman. “They’re great employees, because they’re the boldest. They have to be innovative, quick thinkers, team players.”

How can companies make hiring easier? Veterans programs help. So do job descriptions. Check skills and experience. Kogan looks for initiative and drive – character traits and work ethic. White says veterans “start on time, not show up on time.”

In other words, “bet on the person, like investors in startups,” Lippman says.

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by Celeste Stewart

ear in, year out, resolutions come and go.

Fitness centers see an immediate upsurge in activity in January as the masses decide that now’s the time to finally get into shape. But it’s business as usual as soon as the resolve wears thin. As the credit card bills begin arriving in late January, New Year’s vows to improve finances give way to a feeling of hopelessness. How can you possibly expect to get ahead when you’re drowning in debt?

This year, be proactive and forget the “all or nothing” New Year’s resolution. Instead of jumping into a rigid five days per week fitness regime, take steps toward improving your health by choosing realistic, attainable goals. You know that you went overboard with your holiday spending and you know that the next credit card bill will be a whopper. Brace yourself. Instead of allowing that bill to weaken your resolve to improve your finances, use it to motivate yourself.

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Consumer Reports estimates that nearly 66% of people do not have a will. Even if you don’t have much of an estate, writing a will is important, especially if you have children. Who do you trust to appoint a guardian for your children? You or the state? A will is a tool that you can use to appoint your own guardian for your children as well as designate the distribution of your assets.

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insurance to provide for your family if you were to die unexpectedly?

Take a look at all of your insurance policies and make sure you have adequate coverage in all areas. As you progress through life, your insurance needs change which is why it’s important to review your coverage periodically. You may find you can reduce coverage in some areas or may need to increase it in others depending on how your situation has changed since the last time you reviewed your policies.

While you’re at it, make sure to double check the beneficiary of each policy. Is this person still alive? Is this the person you want to receive the funds should you die? Many people forget to re-designate beneficiaries after a divorce.

3. Start saving now

Do you have a retirement plan or IRA? If so, are you contributing the maximum amount?

If not, increase your contribution. You’ll feel a pinch at first but soon, you’ll grow used to it, especially if you can have your contribution taken directly out of your paycheck.

If you don’t have either one, open a Roth IRA and set up automatic contributions up to the annual limit. The sooner you get started saving, the more you can take advantage of compound interest.

Do you have an emergency fund? What would you do if you lost your job suddenly?

How would you pay the bills? What if you need a new furnace in the middle of winter?

How will you pay for it? An emergency fund gives you peace of mind and funds that you can use should an emergency affect your pocketbook. Plus, instead of paying interest by using a credit card, your emergency fund can earn you interest if you place it in a high interest savings account.

4. Reduce your credit card debt

Take a look at the whopper of a credit card bill, in particular the line that details the finance charges. How much money are you paying for the convenience of instant gratification? As long as you have an unpaid balance, you’ll be paying finance charges every single month. Now look at the minimum payment due. It may be surprisingly low in contrast to the amount you owe. If you’re in the habit of paying the minimum due, you’ll never get ahead.

It’s time to break the hold the credit card company has on you and start paying down your credit card balance.

In fact, if you’re paying double digit interest rates, it’s in your best interest to put as much money as you can toward paying off your credit cards.

Do yourself and your future financial situation a favor by working to improve your credit score. Pay your bills on time religiously. Don’t apply for store credit simply to get that 10% one-time discount. Pay down your credit card balances.

It’s time to break the hold the credit card company has on you and start paying down your credit card balance. In fact, if you’re paying double digit interest rates, it’s in your best interest to put as much money as you can toward paying off your credit cards.

In addition to paying down the balance, a crucial step in reducing your credit card debt is to stop using the card in the first place. This means delaying gratification. But those black leather boots are so cute! Not so fast. They’re cute but ask yourself if you’re willing to go into debt for them. If they are simply a must-have item, try an old-fashioned approach: save up for them.

5. Improve your credit score

Those with poor credit pay more for loans but did you know that your credit score is used to determine other rates? The insurance industry uses credit scores when determining how much to charge you for insurance. If you’re struggling financially and have a low credit score, you’ll feel the pinch even more in higher insurance rates. In addition, employers also look at credit scores when evaluating job candidates. Credit scores serve as a gauge of your responsibility. If you can’t handle your finances, how are you going to handle other duties? Now, not only are you suffering financially and paying high insurance rates, you’re going to have a tough time landing a higher paying job!

Do yourself and your future financial situation a favor by working to improve your credit score. Pay your bills on time religiously. Don’t apply for store credit simply to get that 10% one-time discount. Pay down your credit card balances.

If you’re headed to the gym this January with a fresh resolve to get into shape, you fully expect to hear the fitness trainer say “no pain, no gain.” The same is true as you work to fix your finances. It will be painful. You will need to make sacrifices in how you spend your money. But just as you’re willing to sweat for a few hours each week, if you put your mind to it, you can take charge of your finances.

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A Career As A Medical and Clinical Laboratory Technologist M

edical laboratory technologists (commonly known as medical laboratory scientists) and medical laboratory technicians collect samples and perform tests to analyze body fluids, tissue, and other substances. Medical laboratory technologists perform complex medical laboratory tests; medical laboratory technicians perform routine medical laboratory tests.

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• Medical laboratory technologists and technicians typically do the following: • Analyze body fluids, such as blood, urine, and tissue samples, and record normal or abnormal findings • Study blood samples for use in transfusions by identifying the number of cells, the cell morphology or the blood group, blood type, and compatibility with other blood types • Operate sophisticated laboratory equipment, such as microscopes and cell counters • Use automated equipment and computerized instruments capable of performing a number of tests at the same time • Log data from medical tests and enter results into a patient’s medical record • Discuss results and findings of laboratory tests and procedures with physicians • Supervise or train medical laboratory technicians Both technicians and technologists perform tests and procedures that physicians and surgeons or other healthcare personnel order. However, technologists perform more complex tests and laboratory procedures than technicians do. For example, technologists may prepare specimens and perform manual tests that are based on detailed instructions, whereas technicians perform routine tests that may be more automated. Medical laboratory technicians usually work under the general supervision of medical laboratory technologists or laboratory managers.

Technologists in small laboratories perform many types of tests; in large laboratories, they generally specialize. The following are examples of types of specialized medical laboratory technologists: Blood bank technologists, or immunohematology technologists, collect blood, classify it by type, and prepare blood and its components for transfusions.

Clinical chemistry technologists prepare specimens and analyze the chemical and hormonal contents of body fluids.

Cytotechnologists prepare slides of body cells and examine these cells with a microscope for abnormalities that may signal the beginning of a cancerous growth.

Immunology technologists examine elements of the human immune system and its response to foreign bodies.

Microbiology technologists examine and identify bacteria and other microorganisms.

Molecular biology technologists perform complex protein and nucleic acid tests on cell samples.

Like technologists, medical laboratory technicians may work in several areas of the laboratory or specialize in one particular area. For example, histotechnicians cut and stain tissue specimens for pathologists, who are doctors who study the cause and development of diseases at a microscopic level.

Technologists and technicians often specialize after they have worked in a particular area for a long time or have received advanced education or training in that area.

Medical laboratory technologists held about 164,300 jobs in 2012. Medical laboratory technicians held about 161,500 jobs in 2012.

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Work Schedules

Most medical laboratory technologists and technicians work full time. Technologists and technicians who work in facilities that operate around the clock, such as hospitals and some independent laboratories, may work evening, weekend, or overnight hours.

Medical laboratory personnel are trained to work with infectious specimens or with materials that produce fumes. When they follow proper methods to control infection and sterilize equipment, few hazards exist.

They wear protective masks, gloves, and goggles for their safety and protection.

Technologists and technicians can be on their feet for long periods, and they may need to lift or turn disabled patients to collect samples.

How to Become a Medical and Clinical Laboratory Technologist or Technician

Blood bank technologists, or immunohematology technologists, collect, type, and prepare blood and its components for transfusions.

Medical laboratory technologists typically need a bachelor’s degree. Technicians usually need an associate’s degree or a postsecondary certificate. Some states require technologists and technicians to be licensed.

Education

Universities and hospitals offer medical technology programs. An entry-level job for technologists usually requires a bachelor’s degree in medical technology or life sciences.

A bachelor’s degree program in medical laboratory technology includes courses in chemistry, biology, microbiology, mathematics, and statistics, as well as courses in clinical laboratory skills, management, and education. This degree often is known as a medical laboratory scientist degree.

The courses may be offered through a hospital-based program that students attend during their senior year of college. College graduates who major in other sciences and meet a program’s prerequisites, such as having completed required courses in biology and chemistry, also may apply to a medical laboratory science program.

Medical laboratory technicians often complete an associate’s degree program in clinical laboratory science. A limited number of 1-year certificate programs are available from hospitals for those who already have a degree in a related field, such as nursing. The Armed Forces and vocational or technical schools also may offer certificate programs for medical laboratory technicians. The technician coursework addresses the theoretical and practical aspects of each of the major laboratory disciplines.

High school students who are interested in pursuing a career in the medical laboratory sciences should take courses in chemistry, biology, and mathematics.

Licenses, Certifications, and Registrations

Some states require laboratory personnel to be licensed or registered. To be licensed, a technologist often needs a bachelor’s degree and must pass an exam. However, requirements vary by state and specialty. For specific requirements, contact state departments of health or boards of occupational licensing.

Certification of medical laboratory technologists and technicians is required for licensure in some states and by some employers. Medical laboratory technologists and technicians can obtain a general certification as a medical laboratory technologist or technician, respectively, or a certification in a specialty, such as cytotechnology or medical biology. Most credentialing institutions require that technologists complete an accredited education program in order to qualify to sit for an examina-

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tion. Although certification is not required to enter the occupation in all cases, employers typically prefer to hire certified technologists and technicians.

Important Qualities

Ability to use technology.

Medical laboratory technologists and technicians must understand how to operate complex machinery.

Detail oriented. Medical laboratory technologists and technicians must follow exact instructions from physicians in order to perform correct tests or procedures.

Dexterity. Medical laboratory technologists and technicians require skill while working with their hands. They work closely Protective masks, gloves and with needles and precise labgoggles often are necessary to ensure oratory instruments and must be able to handle these tools the safety of laboratory personnel. effectively.

Physical stamina. Medical laboratory technologists and technicians may work on their feet for long periods while collecting samples. They may need to lift or turn disabled patients to collect samples for testing.

Advancement

After additional education, work experience, or certification, technologists and technicians may specialize in one of many areas of laboratory science, such as immunology, histotechnology, or clinical chemistry.

Pay

The median annual wage for medical laboratory technologists was $57,580 in May 2012. The median wage is the wage at which half the workers in an occupation earned more than that amount and half earned less. The lowest 10 percent earned less than $39,580, and the highest 10 percent earned more than $78,900.

The median annual wage for medical laboratory technicians was $37,240 in May 2012.

The lowest 10 percent earned less than $24,790, and the highest 10 percent earned more than $57,710.

Most medical laboratory technologists and technicians work full time. Technologists and technicians who work in facilities that are always open, such as hospitals and some independent laboratories, may work evening, weekend, or overnight hours.

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Is A Manufacturing Career A Good Option For Young People?

by Mike Collins

THE OPPORTUNITIES: THE CASE FOR MANUFACTURING JOBS 1.Demand

The need to replace 10 million manufacturing workers in the U.S. certainly confirms that there will be many manufacturing jobs available in the next 15 years, and perhaps even more jobs if America can maintain its number one position and find a way to grow manufacturing.

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Manufacturers need people who can operate, maintain, and troubleshoot their high tech equipment.

3.White Collar Jobs

Many young people think that manufacturing is only about blue collar jobs in the shop.

This is not true, and many types of manufacturers have as many white collar jobs as blue collar jobs. There are design engineering, production control, purchasing, sales, marketing, and General Management jobs.

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The average manufacturing job pays about $20,000 more per year then the average service job. Getting the skills needed to be craftsman or journeyman in manufacturing can really boost annual pay, as well. A good example is the high tech sector in Austin Texas where the average wage is $88,000 per year.

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If there are so many job opportunities, why don’t we just announce the opportunity to parents, community colleges, universities, high schools, and grade schools? Then, get the industry and government to support a massive education and training initiative. Well, there are many problems and obstacles to consider:

THE PROBLEMS 1. Manufacturing’s Image

The single biggest problem is that American manufacturing has a bad image. Many students and citizens still see manufacturing as a world of dirty, dark, sweatshops offering long hours and low pay. Students use adjectives like boring, repetitious, and dangerous to describe their preconceived notion of manufacturing work.

A study sponsored by National Association of Manufactures (N.A.M.) and Deloitte Touche showed that manufacturing’s image was “found to be heavily loaded with negative connotations and universally tied to the stereotype of the assembly line.” It was also viewed by most people to be a dying industry that was quickly moving offshore.

Another poll, sponsored by Nuts Bolts & Thingamajigs (NBT) and the Foundation of the Fabricators & Manufacturers Association (FMA), “showed a majority of teens — 52 percent — have little or no interest in a manufacturing career and another 21 percent are ambivalent. When asked why, a whopping 61 percent said they seek a professional career, far surpassing other issues, such as pay (17 percent), career growth (15 percent) and physical work (14 percent).”

It will be a big challenge for American manufacturing to convince students seeking careers that they should invest in a manufacturing direction. The perception by high school and college students is that there seems to be no sense of loyalty from the manufacturing companies and very little security. This keeps students turned off to the career path.

2. Parents

Parents have not viewed working in a factory as an acceptable career goal for at least 30 years. Regardless of the emerging manufacturing job opportunities, most parents still want their kids to go to college and get a white-collar job. They still see college degrees as the key to getting their children a piece of the American Dream.

As manufacturing has continuously automated over the last 40 years, there are few low-skilled jobs left, and many of the modern plants look more like laboratories than manufacturing plants.

3. Teachers and Counselors

Many teachers and counselors also see manufacturing as a dead end career path. They hear reports on the news all the time about plant closures, layoffs, and outsourcing. Both teachers and counselors are in a position to recommend career paths at an early age, and most would not recommend manufacturing because of their perceptions.

4. Shop classes

It is ironic that at the same time manufacturing needs skilled workers by the thousands, most shop or industrial arts classes have been shutdown and replaced by computer labs.

5. Vocational Training

The community college problem is that many of the vocational courses are not sufficiently financed, “as a result of community college funding formulas established by state legislatures that limit the number of technical non-credit courses, (only four states provide equal per-capita subsidies for all students).”

6. Advanced Technical Training

One of the biggest issues in trying to convince young people to make manufacturing a career is the advanced training needed for manufacturing workers in the 21st century. Nobody (including the government) can seem to agree on a definition of advanced training.

Because manufacturing plants are so automated and use such advanced equipment, the training needed is similar to the concept of apprentice training that leads to journeyman credentials. The Bureau of Apprenticeship and Training is a Federal department that keeps track of all registered apprentices. This program is supposed to assist private industry in developing and improving apprenticeships and other training programs designed to provide the skilled workers needed to compete in today’s global economy.

In 2008 the Bureau of Apprentice Training listed 397,375 apprentices as registered. The overall number of registered apprentices is not growing. Of this number they estimated that 75% of the apprentices are in construction; another 20% are in electrical, plumbing, brick layers, and other trades; and only about 5% of the registered apprentices are in manufacturing. This is a tiny number of apprentices out of 11 million workers, which indicates that most manufacturing companies are not investing in apprentice style train-

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ing. It appears that most manufacturers have a different idea of what a is needed. Yes, I mean giving skilled worker is, or they don’t want to make the investment. people credit for skill training IS A MANUFACTURING CAREER A GOOD OPTION? no matter what degree they Pundits describe many programs to try and interest young people in are pursuing. This could help manufacturing like summer camps, plant tours, manufacturing games, students with college degrees etc, but to get young people interested in manufacturing will, in my get a white collar job in manuopinion, take a lot more than promotions. It will require the following: facturing and help manufacturers replace retiring skilled Government investment in vocational schools workers.

Manufacturers rate the community colleges as their preferred training providers. President Obama has asked the Congress for $8 billion Money and Wages Students are very aware of to train community college students for high growth industries. The President said, “The Community Career Fund would train 2 million vocations that pay well such as an electrician, plumber, or workers for jobs in potential growth areas.” nurse. It will probably take Apprentice type training higher entry level wages to with long OJT training attract the good students who The advanced training needed is a variation of the old apprenhave credentials in advanced tice program. This type of training takes several years of classroom math and science. If they are education and several years of on the job training. The problem is that recruited into an advanced many manufacturers (particularly large manufacturers) have been very technical training program, it reluctant to invest in this type of long term training. will probably also be necShop classes essary to pay them as they The best thing we can do to interest both grade school and high go through the training for school students is reintroducing shop classes to schools. This will be the skills acquired and award a real challenge, because it appears that the schools are going to focus them with industry certificaon STEM learning and probably won’t have enough money for both tions for their transferable programs. skills. Since the large manuVocational class credits facturers have been focused Just getting a degree in general subjects like history, psychology, busi- on lowering labor costs and ness, etc. may not get someone a job. The last census showed that general getting rid of unions for the degree graduates had entry level wages of $30-35,000 per year. We need last 30 years, paying more to an education system that is open to the idea of including career-oriented get the right people will test classes and skill training into the education curriculum. Theoretical their resolve. knowledge combined with practical training in manufacturing systems

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To recruit the necessary people, manufacturing really needs to describe the opportunity as a career – not just another job. I think this will take a longer term commitment to job security for the recruits. It may also require offering internships and scholarships to help pay for their education and training.

Young people need to know, both historically and moving forward, that a career in manufacturing has great potential — including the opportunity to eventually own and operate their own business — that comes with a career in the skilled trades. The big issue is not promoting this career to young people, it is about money and investment. I am not very optimistic that many of the suggestions I have described will be acceptable to manufacturers or the government, but perhaps we will simply have to get deeper into the skilled worker crisis before these kinds of suggestions will be considered.

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Working from Home:

Being An Online Seller

by Elka Torpey

What would you do if you knew you couldn’t fail?

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hen a friend asked Ann Drew Yu that question, it prompted her to open her imagination. Eventually, she decided to take a risk and start her own business: developing an inspirational product that she now sells online.

An English teacher turned stay-at-home mom, Ann designed a product—a box with cards and other tools—to help girls and women direct their lives in a positive way.

Her original idea was so popular, Ann created a different version for classrooms.

Ann likes that online sales have allowed her to connect with people as far away as Australia. “Having an online business gives me the reach of the world,” she says. “It Even for successful sellers, earnings fluctuate—so it’s important not gives me a platform to share what I think is a really useful to rely too heavily on potential earnings from an online business. and meaningful product.”

As online shopping has grown, so too has the number of people who make money selling products online. Online sellers can sell just about anything. Some, like Ann, design or create the products themselves. Others sell new merchandise, antiques, or used items, like books or toys.

Starting an online business can be as simple as having something to sell and access to the Internet. But there are a lot of factors to consider if you’re going to have a business that thrives.

One is to have confidence in your idea, especially early on. “You really have to believe in what you’re doing, because it’s a twisty and bumpy road at times,” says Ann. “If I didn’t really believe in what I’m doing, I’m sure I would have walked away by now.” Another factor for business success is helping your product to stand out among the millions of other products online. Search engine optimization is one way that online sellers like Ann ensure that their website link appears at or near the top of the results when people search for a product. “You can have the most useful or beautiful product ever,” Ann says, “but connecting it to the right people defines whether you have a business.”

One of the easiest ways to start selling online is to set up an account with an established shopping website, which brings in customers and provides guidance on how to sell online, usually at some cost to the seller.

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Keeping products affordable and competitively priced, while still making a profit, is often difficult when selling online, because consumers can easily compare products and prices.

Even for successful sellers, earnings fluctuate—so it’s important not to rely too heavily on potential earnings from an online business. “If we were relying on my income alone instead of my husband’s,” Ann says of her family’s finances, “I would not have been able to quit my day job.”

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Work hours are often irregular, as sellers occasionally need to work additional or unusual hours to fill orders.

But they have more control over their schedules than does someone who works a traditional, 9-to-5 job.

Success for most online sellers doesn’t happen overnight: It takes a lot of hard work and a willingness to adapt as you go along.

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As self-employed workers, online sellers have other expenses, too. These often include health insurance and saving for retirement.

Prospective sellers should also check to see if they need a seller’s permit or if their state has other requirements for people who sell products online.

Frequently, online sellers work part time at their business, perhaps holding another job or, like Ann, raising a family. Work hours are often irregular, as sellers occasionally need to work additional or unusual hours to fill orders.

But they have more control over their schedules than does someone who works a traditional, 9-to-5 job.

No formal education is required to become an online seller. Still, it’s important to have good writing skills for crafting product descriptions and other web content, strong

organizational and bookkeeping ability for keeping track of earnings and expenses, and resourcefulness for figuring out how to get products noticed.

Some level of technical skill for creating and managing an online presence is helpful, says Ann. Although other online sellers may work on search engine optimization and site design themselves, Ann hires people to do these tasks for her.

But technical ability and other skills aren’t always enough to turn a good idea into a profitable venture. Success for most online sellers doesn’t happen overnight: It takes a lot of hard work and a willingness to adapt as you go along. “When you’re an entrepreneur, you’re not following a path,” says Ann. “You’re learning from what other people have done, sure, but you’re making your own way.”

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Veterans represent many different walks of life and are accustomed to working with all types of people regardless of race, gender, religion, or ethnicity.

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Veterans are trained by the military to accept and carry out responsibility for resources, tasks, and their own behavior. This special training consists of inspiring leadership in others and motivating others; setting examples; and giving clear and detailed directions.

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Every organization needs structure and rules to prevent chaos and eventual breakdown. This is especially true in the military, which is why individuals in the service are trained to follow specific rules in their work environment. Policies and procedures ensure safety, stability, and productivity.

Veterans have an understanding of the value of accountability, and perform their work from this unique perspective. They have learned to demonstrate loyalty to their leaders and units.

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12. Immediate Contribution

The experience veterans have gained in the military make them valuable team players from the very first day on the job. Veterans are used to and enjoy new challenges and opportunities to demonstrate initiative. They are nimble thinkers, and are generous in giving praise to those who earn it.

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Veterans are given government-paid relocation when leaving active duty. The exact amount of this assistance varies by individual, but it can still help lower your company’s expenses when hiring. With relocation assistance paid, your employee search doesn’t need to be limited to the local prospects; you can seek talent anywhere you like.

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The experience veterans have gained in the military make them valuable team players from the very first day on the job. Veterans are used to and enjoy new challenges and opportunities to demonstrate initiative. technology. Many vets have been kept abreast of international trends relating to business, and can bring both technological savvy and a global outlook to your corporation.

10. Self-Direction and Motivation

The military is one of the most demanding institutions in the world.

The rigorous training military members receive breeds highly motivated employees who set high goals for themselves and achieve them. Veterans know how to analyze and resolve difficult and complex problems without constant guidance from superiors. When you employ a vet, you’re hiring a self-starter who is driven to get the job done right the first time.

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Most veterans know how to multi-task, and how to accomplish individual tasks in the most efficient manner. Many have triumphed over adversity, so they know the importance of dedication and perseverance in achieving goals.

One of the biggest benefits of hiring veterans is the number of tax credits available to employers. Tax credits run between $1500 to $8000.00 per veteran hire, and are counted as a one-for-one dollar credit against the employer’s payable income taxes.

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Hire a vet, and you can gain greater peace of mind knowing you’ve employed a safe, drug-free individual. Over 90 percent of military members have had extensive background checks run for various security clearance levels. Hiring a veteran reduces the chance your company will be put at risk due to illegal behavior. If security clearance is a requirement of your company, a veteran can be transferred in status. This will save you a good deal in background investigation costs.

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addition to education on emerging trends to cut costs and requirements and marketdrive big-picture goals. Check out place demand, salary is a this interesting infographic from key factor in choosing your ideal Brocade to learn more about popuIT career. These tech jobs have the lar CIO archetypes: The Evolution greatest earning potential in 2014. of the CIO Finding a job you love that also 2. Chief Technology pays the bills can prove a chalOfficer (CTO) lenge in today’s economy. Luckily, Salary Range: $132,250 those of us in the rapidly evolv$205,750 (+ 5.3% YoY) ing IT space have a range of Like the aforementioned CIO, challenging and lucrative career successful Chief Technology paths to choose from. Most of Officers are effective leaders the top paying tech careers for and strategists with a high acu2014 require years of schooling, men for business and technology. but the expense of education will The major difference is that the pay dividends upon joining the CTO is primarily concerned with workforce. Unsurprisingly, many the impact of technology on the of this year’s top paying positions Many of these careers demand an company’s external offerings, for are in the C-suite – in addition to product research and experienced technologist with high business example, training, these careers demand an development, while the CIO is experienced technologist with high focused on the organization’s interacumen and a proven record of success. business acumen and a proven nal IT infrastructure. In a small to record of success. mid-size business, one person may The CIO is responsible for the organization’s IT staffing firm, Robert Half Technology, perform both roles, while larger companies and technical direction, including budgeting, equiprecently published its 2014 Salary Guide, featurment, personnel, and other IT-related projects. enterprises are likely to separate the positions. ing salary and employment trends for this year’s As an increasing number of companies augment 3.Vice President of Technology hottest job roles. Here we take a deeper look at their IT infrastructure with third-party hosting, Salary Range: $134,750 - $196,750 (+ 5.5% YoY) the top 10 highest paying IT careers for 2014: backup/recovery and other cloud-based serThe Vice President of Technology serves 1.Chief Information Officer (CIO) vices, it’s more important than ever before to as the vital link between C-suite officers and Salary Range: $153,000 - $246,750 (+ 5.1% YoY) employ a future-minded CIO who can capitalize IT professionals “in the trenches.” These

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equal opportunity employment journal 4.Chief Security Officer (CSO)

Chief Security Officers are charged with ensuring a company’s digital and physical security. Key CSO duties include developing information security policy, coordinating IT security efforts across departments, and keeping up with the latest threats to prevent an attack before it happens. executives use their intimate knowledge of day-to-day IT operations and top-level business goals to ensure that technology initiatives are completed on time, to scope and under budget. Often playing the role of project manager, VPs break down interdepartmental technology plans into bite-size projects with milestones and key performance metrics they can use to track and optimize worker output.

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Salary Range: $126,750 - $189,750 (+ 5.9% YoY) Chief Security Officers are charged with ensuring a company’s digital and physical security. As this is a list of the top paying IT careers, let’s focus on the digital aspect, a.k.a. information security. Cyber attacks are rapidly increasing in frequency and sophistication, making information security and it’s chief decision maker evermore vital to success. Key CSO duties include developing information security policy, coordinating IT security efforts across departments, and keeping up with the latest threats to prevent an attack before it happens. Few things can be as devastating as a high profile breach, so smart enterprises will pay top-dollar for a proven CSO.

5.Network Architect

Salary Range: $109,250 - $156,500 (+ 6.8% YoY) Network Architects design and build computer networks and telecommunications systems, such as local (LAN) and wide (WAN) area networks, VoIP systems and intranets.

Overall, demand and wages for network architects is on the rise, however this position is in an interesting state of flux: On one hand, network architect demand is soaring as organizations implement new mobile and wireless networks to cut costs and boost productivity, while on the other hand, demand for in-house architects is falling as more companies outsource networking duties to specialized firms. That said, network architecture is still a top-paying IT job with a bright outlook; just be mindful of these and other emerging trends when building your learning plan.

6.Data Warehouse Manager

Salary Range: $115,250 - $154,250 (+ 5.9% YoY) A data warehouse (DW) is a specialized collection of data – typically gathered from both internal and external sources – designed to help organizations analyze complex trends to make smarter business decisions. Data warehouse

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January 2015 managers utilize a unique set of skills including database modeling, business intelligence analysis and project management to support data warehouse initiatives. Data analysis is red hot in 2014 and will continue to be a key objective for forward-thinking companies, ensuring toptier salaries and increased job opportunities for skilled data warehouse managers for years to come.

7. Database Manager

Salary Range: $107,750 - $149,000 (+ 5.9% YoY) Database managers, a.k.a. database administrators, are responsible for organizing and managing the organization’s data. They are tasked with ensuring that the data is accurate, secure and readily accessible to the appropriate user groups.

These professionals should be fluent in one or more of today’s leading database management systems (DBMS), i.e., Microsoft SQL Server, Oracle and IBM DB2. The database is the heart of key business systems that drive payroll, sales and manufacturing, so skilled database managers command top dollar for playing a vital role in the company’s success.

8. Applications Architect

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Salary Range: $109,750 - $148,750 (+ 5.8% YoY) Not to be confused with software developers and engineers (which are hotly sought-after, top paying tech jobs in their own right), applications architects wield a broad view of an enterprise’s software footing along with project management and software development expertise to direct the design of applications from concept through completion, all while ensuring adherence to the company’s software development methodology. Dave Van De Voort, principal at Mercer Human Resource Consulting, aptly says, “they act both as consultants to developers and as architecture cops.” True applications architects are very hard to find, driving wages for this career path to all-time high in 2014.

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business units can use to cut costs, increase productivity or otherwise gain a competitive advantage. Modern enterprises recognize the huge Salary Range: $100,000 - $144,000 (+ 7.8% YoY) Continued exponential growth in the mobile arena has created one potential in their findings, so top-notch business intelligence analysts are of the largest talent gaps ever seen in the modern workforce; there are rewarded in six-figure kind. simply more mobile development vacancies than qualified developers More Red-Hot Tech Careers to fill them. Already the fastest growing tech career three years running, Beyond the top ten entries, here are some high-paying computer jobs demand and pay for talented mobile application developers will continue you should keep an eye on. These five roles are poised to explode in both to rise in 2014, as it becomes increasingly attractive (or even vital) for salary and workforce demand through 2015 and beyond: public and private organizations alike to bring their products and services Data Security Analyst to the rapidly expanding mobile marketplace. Apple iOS development $100,500 - $137,250 (+ 5.8% YoY) talent is in the greatest demand, followed closely by Android application Software Engineer developers – combined, these two operating systems account for over $89,750 - $137,250 (+ 7.5% YoY) 90% of all mobile devices in U.S. circulation.

IT Project Manager 10.Business Intelligence Analyst $94,500 - $135,500 (YoY + 6.1% YoY) Salary Range: $101,250 - $142,250 (+ 7.4% YoY) Database Developer Business intelligence analysts collect, analyze and report on internal $92,000 - $134,500 (+ 6.5% YoY) and external business data to support smarter decision-making. Their Article provided by www.ITCareerFinder.com. ITCareerFinder.com is a website dedicated to helping IT mission is to identify actionable trends and translate them into reports professionals advance their careers. You can link to this article here: that C-suite officers, marketing executives, and other non-technical http://www.itcareerfinder.com/brain-food/blog/entry/top-paying-it-careers-for-2014.html

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Interview with A Nursing Instructor Donna Swope of Columbia, Maryland describes her path to becoming a nursing instructor.

What do you teach?

My specialty is obstetrics, the study of pregnancy and childbirth. I teach an obstetrical nursing course in a 4-year nursing program and supervise the students when they do clinical work in local hospitals. These students assist doctors and nurses with pregnant women who come in for appointments, women in labor, and newborns and parents after delivery. I work directly with the students and talk with hospital staff to get feedback on the students’ progress, which I incorporate into their grade for the course.

I also teach a nursing leadership course, which discusses topics like conflict resolution, delegation, and teamwork.

What are some of your other duties?

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Outside the classroom, I am constantly updating my knowledge about the subjects that I teach. I need to understand them before I can teach them to students. I also have to assess how my students are learning, so I spend time creating and grading exams, reading student papers, and evaluating student presentations.

And, to keep up with the latest developments in nursing, I attend nursing conferences and read articles in professional journals, then use this information to update my lecture and classroom materials.

Instructors are also expected to be active in their nursing program, which in my case involves chairing or being a member of various committees and representing nursing on university-level committees.

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Did you always know this was what you wanted to do?

I’ve known I wanted to be a nurse since I was a kid. My mother was a medical secretary, so I was already acquainted with healthcare work. When I was 8 years old, I was very ill in the hospital for 2 weeks. During that time, I became interested in the work of the nurses. They really took care of me, and I have never forgotten how they changed the whole experience for the better. That’s when I knew I wanted to be a nurse. My first job as a teenager was as a nursing assistant, and I was president of the Future Nurses Club at my high school.

What’s your educational background?

I went to a nursing school and graduated with a diploma in nursing.

After working in a clinical setting, I went back to school for a bachelor’s degree in nursing and then for a master’s degree in clinical nursing. Since then, I’ve taken a lot of continuing education classes to keep up with developments in nursing and to improve my skills in areas like curriculum development.

Talk about your other qualifications and how they helped prepare you.

I have three professional certifications, all related to obstetrics: Inpatient obstetrics, lactation management, and pregnancy loss. To become certified, I had to complete a certain number of clinical hours in each area and pass a national exam. Certification isn’t mandatory for teachers, but it’s often recommended. Having certification allowed me to design and teach What’s your best advice for a seminar to nurses and doctors to help them with families who have aspiring nurses or nursing instructors?

If you’d like to teach nursing, get a doctoral degree. Most large uniexperienced a pregnancy loss. versities with nursing programs expect their faculty to have one. Also, How did you get this job? get some clinical experience before you teach. If you haven’t worked in A friend who was a faculty member in a nursing program invited me to a real-world clinical setting, employers may not see you as a desirable apply for an open teaching position. At the time, I was working in clinical teaching candidate. practice in obstetrical nursing. But I decided to make the change to teachLastly, you need to love teaching and interacting with students. You DAL031676B 2 2012 PRODUCTION ing after working with students doing clinical work at my hospital.TMP I loved may know everything about your area of expertise, but students will x 6.65” (4c process) the experience of working with students, so I was immediately4.9interested dread coming to your class if you don’t love teaching MHAYS it. When you love in the position. I went in for a series of interviews, one with jb/jb the dean of teaching, you transfer the desire to learn to your students.Ad the nursing program and another with my new potential colleagues. I was Article provided by the Bureau of Labor Statistics offered the job and accepted right away.

What about networking?

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Networking is very important in nursing for both students and teachers; it’s how a lot of us find our jobs. I network a lot at professional nursing conferences. Students in my nursing program attend career expos, where they meet potential colleagues and employers. During their time in the program, students work and study in several hospitals—often as many as six or eight. They have a lot of opportunities to meet people and possibly get a job offer or a recommendation.

There are also a number of student groups in my nursing program that provide networking opportunities. I advise several of these groups. We plan events and host seminars to help students with things like interviewing and communication skills.

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Healthcare Jobs That Require Two Years of College or Less

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ccording to the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS), many healthcare jobs are expected to grow much faster than average through 2022, making this field an excellent choice for anyone looking for a stable career. You may think you will have to spend years in college to start a career in healthcare, but you can actually enter the field with only a year or two of training. Here, learn about five healthcare careers that require two years of education or less.

tal records, scheduling appointments, taking Licensed Practical Nurses x-rays, and providing dentists with needed tools The field of licensed practical nursing is during dental procedures. expected to grow by 25 percent, and the average licensed practical nurse earns $41,540 per Paramedics and Emergency year, according to the BLS. Entering this field Medical Technicians BLS data indicate that the typical paramedic requires the completion of a one-year certificate or emergency medical technician earns $31,020 program at a vocational school or community per year, and the field is expected to grow by 23 college.

Licensed practical nurses are responsible for percent. You can start a career as an emergency medical technician with CPR certification and tasks such as measuring patients’ weight and the completion of a one-year career technical blood pressure, changing bandages, assisting Dental Assistants program. Paramedics typically must complete patients with dressing and bathing, and completAccording to the BLS, the field of dental additional education or an associate’s degree ing health records. assisting is expected to grow by 25 percent program.

Physical Therapy Assistants through 2022, and the average dental assistant Workers in this field care for people who Physical therapy assistants can expect to earn earns $34,500 per year. One can become a den- are sick or wounded during emergency situa- an average of $39,430 per year, and the field is tal assistant after completing a vocational pro- tions. Paramedics and emergency medical tech- expected to grow by 41 percent, as reported by gram at a community college or adult education nicians provide medical care after responding to the BLS. Physical therapy assistants are required center. Most dental assisting programs can be 9-11 calls, and they then transport patients to complete a two-year associate’s degree completed in a year or less. to hospitals where they can receive more program at a community college.

Dental assistants help with organizing den- comprehensive care.

Working in this field involves assisting physical therapists in caring for patients who are in recovery from an illness or injury.

Physical therapy assistants may be responsible for performA thriving environment for ing clerical duties, recording learning, innovation and growth patients’ progress, and assisting patients with the completion of Why do so many people join stretches and other exercises.

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The BLS has projected that the field of surgical technology will grow by 30 percent though 2022, and BLS data indicate that the typical surgical technologist earns $41,790 per year. Becoming a surgical technologist requires the completion of a certificate program at a community college or vocational school. Some community colleges offer twoyear associate’s degree programs in surgical technology.

Surgical technologists provide assistance to doctors who are performing surgeries. They are often responsible for readying the operating room for a surgery, sterilizing surgical equipment, washing patients’ incision sites, and providing doctors with needed tools during surgery.

Careers in surgical technology and the other fields discussed here are an excellent choice for someone who wants to start a career in healthcare without spending years in college.

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by Corissa Buehner

ou have just taken a job as a caregiver for a senior home care assistance company. Providing at-home healthcare is a major responsibility, but can also be one of the most rewarding and fulfilling careers you will ever have. It is also not like anything else you will ever do in your life. As you prepare for your first day on the job with your new clients, you will have a million things running through your mind. These include the proper procedures, how to clock in and clock out, remembering to document everything you do, and any other number of things you learned in training. However, there are a few key factors you need to keep in mind to be successful in your new career.

You Cannot Treat Your Work Like A Job

You may not fully understand this distinction right now, but once you step foot into you client’s home, it will start to become clear. To you, you are going to work. You have a job to do, and a company to answer to should you not perform adequately.

But to your client, they are opening up their lives to you. They are not going to work. For them, this is their life and you are now a part of their life.

Providing at-home healthcare is a major responsibility, but can also be one of the most rewarding and fulfilling careers you will ever have.

You must be prepared to treat your client as a friend.

As a caregiver, you will not be able to distance yourself emotionally and mentally from your work the way you would in other careers. If you try to stay detached and distant, your client will sense it.

However, your client will interpret your distance as you not caring about them. They will not respond to this well, and will make every day difficult for you. If you are not prepared for the social aspect of this job, to treat your client as a friend or as you would your grandmother, then you do not understand the scope of this career.

Don’t Argue, Apologize

The last thing you ever want to do as a caregiver is get into an argument with your client. This will cause you nothing but trouble. Now, some of the people you take care of will be argumentative with you at times.

It can be something as little as accusing you of moving the remote control when they accidentally misplaced it, or they may be combative and attack you personally. But no matter how far off-base your client is, directly arguing with them is not the answer.

Alternatively, learn the exquisite art of apologizing, even when you know that you are right. Here is the major caveat though. If they accuse you of doing something wrong or stealing, do not admit guilt in your apology.

After all, you didn’t do it.

Instead, say that you are sorry that they are upset. Offer to help them find what they have lost. Or apologize that you had a misunderstanding if that’s the case. This will show your client that you care about their feelings and concerns, and will prevent conflict that would alter or destroy the relationship you built with your client.

If you keep these two important factors in mind as you walk in the door your first day on the job, you will not go wrong. Building and maintaining a relationship with your client is key to success in home care assistance.

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How A Degree in Nursing Will Allow You To Really Make A Difference

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ome people are simply not satisfied with getting any old job just to make ends meet.

Others refuse to go into the corporate world because they do not agree with the lack of ethical behaviour that many companies exhibit. Therefore, these are the types of individuals who really want to make a difference in the world by using their skills and their career choices to help people, wildlife, or pets, or to clean up the environment, help find cures to illnesses and heal people, and assist in making the world a better place before they die.

When it comes to choosing a degree that will not only let you make a positive difference in the world, but also allow you to make a decent wage that you can then use to buy a house and raise and support a family, the choices can certainly be limited. It can become frustrating for the idealist to find work in a chosen career that is there to help others, especially when a lot of the non-profit sector either only offers low-paying jobs or only has volunteer positions available.

However, if you are one of these idealists who wants a job that will open up doors to helping others, what you need to realise is that you do have more choices than you thought. You can go into law, for example, and work by helping victims of crime get the justice they deserve. Or you can instead go into politics to help change the system from the inside. But one degree that can allow you to help heal others and make them feel better each and every day is a nursing degree.

If you want to get into a field that helps heal those who are sick, but you do not necessarily feel like you would be a good candidate to become a doctor, a surgeon, or a therapist, a nursing degree may be the perfect solution. With a nursing degree, especially at the bachelor’s and master’s levels, you can do so much every day to positively impact the lives of others.

As a nurse, you have so many career opportunities to choose from. So whether you want to work in the emergency room of a hospital to help those who are traumatised and injured or you want to help administer chemotherapy to cancer patients and help them have a more positive outlook on their disease, a nursing degree will open all of these doors and more. Or you can instead choose to work in a specific area of a hospital, such as in the maternity ward where babies are born or in the geriatric section, where you can help the elderly.

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IT Jobs: A Promising Future

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by N.Irish

You can start your IT career as a software engineer, web developer, database manager or IT Hardware professional.

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nformation technology has entered almost in all sphere of our life. From electricity bill payment to shopping all are related and effected by IT in some way to other. Industries are automating their task to cut down manual labor cost. Home appliances, industrial machines, watch, automobiles are using software to enhance the quality of products. As a result demand of IT professionals is high in market.

IT jobs are promising, it offers hefty salary package with immense opportunity to grow and expand your career. If you are expert in your field and have good knowledge on your subject then you can easily get handsome salary package. All you need to have to build your career in It industry is right degree and skill, it is the only qualification you need to make your career in IT industry. If you are fresher and looking for primary level IT jobs then internet could help you in finding your avenue but for specialist level and higher standard IT jobs you have to rely on your professional contact as most of the organizations did not disclose higher level job opening at job portals.

You can start your IT career as a software engineer, web developer, database manager and IT Hardware professional. To accelerate your IT career it is important to update your skill from time to time. Learn industry level skill and enhance your capability. Course offered

by SAP and Oracle are very promising though it is not easy to clear these exams but once you become SAP or Oracle certified professional you value will increase in the industry.

Searching IT Jobs is not a tough job there are various online portals and IT recruitment companies dealing in IT jobs. Job portals are more useful as there you can see different openings posted by numbers of IT companies.

IT jobs are promising; it is one of the well-paid industries with fast growth rate. Start hunting for your dream IT job with online portals and give right shape to your career.

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Belden is one of the best companies you’ve never heard of unless you’re familiar with data networking, industrial automation, professional audio and video, or other specialty electronics markets. Our name and the signal transmission products we manufacture are well known and highly respected in these industries throughout the world.

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The Best Careers For The Physically Disabled www.thebestschools.com

he unemployment rate income and expenditure. for people with physical Some self-employed accounhandicaps is 50% hightants focus on a particular type er than for the able-bodied, of business, such as tax returns. according to the Bureau of Education: Accountants Labor Statistics (BLS). typically hold a bachelor’s However, people with degree and may be certified disabilities now have more in their particular branch of occupational opportunities accountancy. Many employthan ever before, due to the ers want candidates with work Americans with Disabilities experience.

Act (ADA), adaptive technoloIncome: The median annual gy, and work-at-home employpay is $61,690. ment through the Internet. This Salesperson article will discuss 10 of the What they do: A salespermany career choices particson’s role is to sell a prodularly well-suited to people uct or service by communiwith hearing, vision, or mobilcating with potential customity impairments. ers about how their product First, how does the ADA or service meets a real or perdefine a physical disability People with disabilities now have more occupational ceived need. A satisfied and and what are those who meet opportunities than ever before, due to the Americans with knowledgeable customer can the qualifications entitled to? make the best salesperson: The ADA defines a physical Therefore, a person with a disDisabilities Act (ADA), adaptive technology, and impairment as something that ability seeking employment in impacts a “major life activity” work-at-home employment through the Internet. sales may want to contact the of a person, such as caring for maker of whatever adaptive self, performing manual tasks, seeing, hearing, eating, or sleeping. technology they use.

Employers are required to provide reasonable modifications to the Where they work: A sales person can be found in retail settings, insurwork environment that enable a disabled person to perform his or her job ance offices, and virtually anywhere a product or service is produced or duties. This can include a wheelchair ramp, adaptive computer technol- sold. Salespeople can work by phone from home, in a showroom, or at ogy, or accommodation of a service animal. Employers also must ensure prospective customers’ locations. disabled persons have the same rights and privileges as their non-disabled Education: At least high school, and sometimes several years of colco-workers. Accommodations are intended to be a negotiation between lege, depending on the product and clientele. management and employee.

Income: Varies widely; can include commission, which is typically Tax incentives are available for employers who provide jobs for the dis- 10–20% of the purchase price. Salespeople can also earn bonuses for abled. A poll by Louis Harris points to a high level of satisfaction among meeting specified quotas and sales goals. employers of the disabled, with 39% responding that their disabled workers were more reliable than the non-disabled ones, and a further 42% say- Self-Employed Worker What they do: Some disabled people discover that self-employment is ing the two types of employees were equally reliable.

The careers below have been arranged alphabetically within four gener- the best option for them. This field overlaps with most of the others in this al categories: any type of physical disability; hearing impairment; vision section, as writers, accountants, and even teachers can be self-employed.

Other forms of self-employment include owning and operating a impairment; and mobility impairment.

All statistics are taken from the BLS as of 2010, unless otherwise indi- business, either bricks-and-mortar or online; serving as a consultant for other businesses; being a lawyer in one’s own independent office; cated. and most other lines of self-employment pursued by the able-bodied.

ANY TYPE OF PHYSICAL DISABILITY Numerous websites now exist where people can tutor others in a speMany jobs can be performed by people with hearing loss, vision cific subject or develop series of lectures for student/consumers to impairment, or who use a wheelchair with little adaptation needed. These purchase. include writing, teaching, self-employment, sales, and accounting.

One self-employment opportunity uniquely suited for the disabled Accountant in accessibility consulting. This entails advising companies about how What they do: An accountant prepares and examines financial records, they can make their offices and surrounding areas more user-friendly for such as tax returns people with different disabilities.

Where they work: Accountants can be self-employed, working for Where they work: A self-employed person typically works at home, or a number of different clients on a contract basis, or they may work for perhaps in a co-working environment set up for self-employed people to accounting firms or directly for a wide variety of businesses. share office space to enjoy camaraderie and a greater sense of work/home Accounting firms obviousseparation. ly are a major employer of Self-employed contractors Many jobs can be performed by people with hearing loss, accountants. However, large or freelancers also may work vision impairment, or who use a wheelchair with little businesses often have their own at a client’s place of business. in-house accountants, as well, Professional service providers adaptation needed. These include writing, teaching, to process and track payroll, such as attorneys or therapists capital investments, profits, may rent professional office self-employment, sales, and accounting. royalties, and other forms of space.

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Where they work: Instructors can teach in Writer Education: Varies. Some college coursework in marketing and business administration can schools, on college campuses, in community What they do: The writer’s role is to combe helpful, along with professional continuing centers, or online. municate with readers through the written word. education in the self-employed person’s area.

Education: Many instructors have at least “Write what you know” is a common and true Income: Varies widely. a master’s degree in their area of expertise. adage that can take different forms for people However, extensive training and experience with disabilities. such as writing about the disTeacher can qualify someone to teach essential job ability. Possible platforms include a blog about What they do: Instructors help people life as a person with a disability o of various age groups improve themselves writing newspaper, magazine, web intellectually and master new skills. People content, or ebooks to educate the who have overcome a disability can use public on disability issues or provide their hard-earned expertise to teach and “how-to” information for people with mentor others with or without the same disabilities. disability.

Writers can use their existing experThe advent of online education also tise gained through work, family, or affords more opportunities than ever for personal interests to generate ideas people to teach others without having to for articles and books. Alternatively, leave home. The online format also means a writer can branch out and study a people with vision or hearing impairments different subject to specialize in. This can teach and engage fully with others can also entail developing a network through adaptive technology. of expert sources.

What to teach? Those who become disWriters can be self-employed, abled later in life may still be able to teach writing books to sell to readers and “Write what you know” is a common and mentor others in their former profespublishers, or they can work for sion if they can no longer engage in the and true adage that can take different forms a range of clients. Companies and work themselves. For example, an athlete non-profit groups also hire writers to who becomes disabled may still be able for people with disabilities. such as writing get their message out to the public to coach young athletes. Likewise, a law about the disability. through advertising, newsletters, press enforcement officer or firefighter disabled releases, brochures, and other from a job injury can still teach skills and skills.

Teachers for kindergarten through high promotional material. knowledge to people entering the profession.

One sub-specialty for independent writers is A disabled person may want to consider a school usually need certification and a bachelor’s degree. ghost-writing, in which the author helps another career as a special education teacher, where he Income: Varies by topic and age level; the person tell his or her story and receives money, or she can help children with disabilities learn median income for a special education teacher but usually no by-line. Another sub-category essential life skills in addition to general school is $53,220. is technical writing, which usually requires topics like social studies and mathematics.

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background knowledge in science and technology.

Where they work: Writers can work virtually anywhere, as long as they have a computer or even just a pad and pen. Some work in corporate or company offices. Others establish home offices or even a writer’s retreat, with research materials close at hand. Some self-employed writers wanting social connection may do some of their work from a coffee shop or co-working space.

Education: A well-rounded college education is helpful for a writing career. Some universities offer programs in journalism or creative writing which can help new writers hone their craft. Years of rich life experience are also invaluable, as are an insatiable appetite for reading and a deep curiosity about life and the world.

Income: The income level for writers varies widely depending on the individual’s background and type of writing; the median income is $55,420.

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Pelham Medical Center Exciting Opportunities

HEARING IMPAIRMENT

In addition to the careers listed above, those who are hearing-impaired can perform most of the same jobs as hearing people can. However, hearing-impaired job seekers may want to consider a field where their condition is a non-issue.

For example, jobs working with loud equipment or in noisy environments such as factories can be a good fit, as noise would not be a distraction and potential hearing loss would be a moot point.

Examples include construction and factory work of all types. Here, we examine one labor area—industrial machinery mechanics and maintenance workers.

Industrial Machinery Worker

What they do: Those who work with industrial machinery—including mechanics and maintenance workers–keep factory and industrial equipment and machines operating efficiently. Examples of such machinery include conveying systems and packaging equipment.

Where they work: These skilled laborers typically are employed in factories and other industrial settings.

Education: These jobs require at least a high school diploma. Industrial machinery mechanics typically need a year of trade school or training on

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Each of our hospitals has been designed to provide a broad spectrum of care, and meet the needs of the community we serve. We offer you the flexibility to choose the career path, location and environment that makes sense to you, both personally and professionally.

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top of that, while machinery maintenance workers often are trained on the job for between three and 12 months.

Income: The median annual pay for industrial machinery mechanics is $45,420, while the figure for machinery maintenance workers is $38,460.

Machinist/Tooland-Die Maker

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for people with limited or no sight. Organizations like the Association for Blind Citizens can help legally blind job hunters purchase adaptive devices like portable barcode scanners to help them in the workplace and enhance their quality of life.

One growing job field that often is a good fit for blind workers is call centers, since the work is done over the telephone.

What they do: Machinists and tool-anddie makers are responsible for the set-up Call Center/Customer and operation of machine tools which are Service Representative controlled either mechanically or by comWhat they do: These workers repreputer. These machine produce precision sent organizations, responding to cusmetal parts, instruments, and tools. tomer orders, questions, and complaints Specific duties include working from when customers call in. blueprints, sketches, and design files; Where they work: Call centers typicalculating and verifying dimensions; cally have large phone banks and often monitoring machines; shaping and grindare located at a separate location from ing machine parts to specifications; and the organization’s headquarters. Some inspecting products for defects. companies also contract with individuWhere they work: These skilled laborals to work from home as customer “Write what you know” is a common ers usually work on factory floors and in service representatives. machine shops.

Education: These jobs typically and true adage that can take different forms Education: A formal apprenticeship is require just a high school diploma and usually required, along with a high school for people with disabilities. such as writing brief on-the-job training. diploma that should include coursework in Income: The median annual pay for about the disability. algebra and trigonometry. The apprenticethis field is $30,46. ship is paid job experience plus technical MOBILITY IMPAIRMENT instruction. The program can last up to five years. Those who complete People who use wheelchairs can do well in most office environments. it can receive journey-level certification. Some community and technical Builders, architects, and business owners understand the importance of colleges now offer training, as well. providing an accessible work environment that meets ADA specificaIncome: The median hourly machinist wage is $18.52, while tool-andtions. Some businesses are also moving toward more telecommuting, die makers earn $22.56. meaning employees can work from home.

VISION IMPAIRMENT Some general office jobs include manager, executive, director, secreCareers for the blind and visually impaired include most jobs the fully tary, and administrator. “Office jobs” in this context refers to positions sighted person can do, though they might go about it a little differently.

Computers with screen readers greatly enlarge the pool of job prospects where most of the work is performed at a fixed office location, so little

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travel is involved. This makes it easier for the disabled and their employer to ensure the work area is accessible and comfortable.

The employment category of “office and administrative support” is expected to generate more jobs than any other field between now and 2020, according to the BLS. Below, we examine two specific office jobs with good income and potential for growth. Both relate to information technology (IT).

Computer Systems Analyst

What they do: These professionals review computer systems and protocols to help management run their organization more efficiently.

Where they work: Many work in computer design firms. Other frequent employers are finance and insurance, company management, and government. Analysts can work directly for an organization or they can be self-employed and work as consultants.

Education: A bachelor’s degree in computer science is generally required. However, if a candidate can write computer code and has a liberal arts or business degree, that combination can also work well.

Income: The median wage in 2011 was $82,160.

Software Developer

What they do: This is one of the “hotter” tech jobs. As the title suggests, these professionals develop software applications and systems.

They write, test, improve, and maintain computer code that helps end users perform specific tasks. They also instruct programmers on how to write code for the software.

Where they work: Developers work in the IT department of businesses or for software firms. Some work in the finance and insurance industry.

Education: A bachelor’s degree in computer science or mathematics. A master’s degree may be preferable for some positions.

Income: The median salary in 2011 was $89,280.

To sum up, people with disabilities can perform many of the jobs available to the able-bodied. Those with hearing, sight, or mobility impairments can even turn their disabilities into employment assets through careful self-marketing and job selection.

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Five Job Seeking Tips for Disabled Workers

by Vicki Salemi

Need some inspiration? Look no further. According to Next Avenue, Kate Williams, runs an employment program in San Francisco.

The 72-year-old blind woman told the site, “I have an opportunity to let people know that life is not being defined by your disability, but your ability.”

Here are several recommendations for disabled job seekers, in particular for the blind and visually impaired.

1. Start with a positive mindset. “You have to get out of the ‘I can’t do it. I’m not capable’ mentality.”

2. Target a company where you really want to work. Next, network to find someone you know who works there.

3. Find a mentor. Her advice? “It’s best if you can connect with someone who is blind and doing a job that interests you. Ask them how they got their job and how they make it work with their disability.”

4. Disclose your disability to a potential employer. After landing an interview, Williams emphasized letting the interviewer know about the disability prior to the interview (so after it’s been set but before it happens.)

“If I walk in with cane or guide dog, all the person will be thinking is blind, blind, blind…I want the hiring manager to look at my skills and my talents. If they’re prepared ahead of time, they can focus on that when they meet you.”

5. Make eye contact. Pointing out this isn’t so easy when you’re blind, Williams trains job seekers to connect with interviewers to “look at the voice.” This tells them where the person is. “Then, you know that about three inches above the voice, there are going to be a pair of eyes.”

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How To Choose A Nursing Job & Nursing Degree

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by superscholar.org

he current serious shortage of nurses is expected to continue, partly due to medical advances. Put simply: people who would have died now live, but need nurses to continue to recover. Registered nurses (RNs) constitute the largest healthcare occupation in the United States, at 2.6 million jobs—only 60 percent of which are in hospitals.

According to a recent report by the American Association of Community Colleges, There will be 581,500 new jobs for registered nurses by 2018, representing a 22% increase in employment. The number of available jobs will soar even higher when factoring in retirements, resulting in 1,039,000 available jobs that will need to be filled by 2018, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics and the Employment and Training Administration.

A million jobs ….

There are several schools of thought on the subject of credentials in booming fields like nursing: One is, get the best nursing degrees you can right now, for a chance at the top job offers and career growth potential. The other is, if you get in at the start of the boom with any avail-

able credentials, you will be carried upward by your experience and can upgrade later (through anonline RN to BSN or RN to MSN program) — while getting paid, maybe even with financial assistance from your employer. You must decide which is the best strategy for you.

Another consideration: It is much easier to get in at the start of a boom; if we wait until demand levels off, we may find entry barriers such as formidable, expensive credentials, whereas before the system would accept and train a hardworking, sensible person of good character.

Currently, many stepping stones to advancement are in fact certificate programs that can be taken as adult education or online. That’s important because early career nursing usually involves shift work, so you need flexibility for your education (and online schools offer more flexibility for working professionals).

Most nurses graduating in 2005 or later (nearly 57%) have associates degrees from nursing schools. Certain specialties, of course, such nurse anesthetist, nurse midwife, and nurse practitioner, need a master’s degree from an accredited nursing school.

Due to nurse shortages, you may be able to get attractive financial assistance to complete any nursing degree at an accredited nursing school, and can often apply your certificate credits toward more advanced degrees. You certainly needn’t worry much that you won’t find a job that will enable you to pay back loans. You may not even need to borrow much money. As one source puts it, In order to encourage more students to enter

Experience a career where you can shine.

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Sponsored by Catholic Health Initiatives and the Adventist Health System, our talented associates represent all faiths, backgrounds and experiences, while sharing the belief that we care for our patients, their families and one another as we would want our own loved ones to be treated.

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You may view our announcements online and receive application materials at www.amarillo.va.gov. If you need additional information, please contact our Human Resources Management Service at (806) 355-9703, extension 7330.

All qualified applicants will receive equal consideration without regard to race, religion, color, nationality, marital status, non-disqualifying physical or mental handicap, age, or membership or non-membership in an organization. *******************************************************************

Amarillo VA Health Care System 6010 Amarillo Boulevard West • Amarillo, TX 79106 Centura Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer, M/F/D/V.

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There Are Some Great Jobs You Might Never Have Expected from an Online Nursing Degree

January 2015 into the nursing profession to help fill the shortage, numerous organizations, private sources and the government are now supplying scholarships, grants and other gifts of money to help pay for students educations. The HRSA or Health Resources and Service Administration, which is a division of the Department of Health and Human Services, offer numerous valuable grants either tangentially or specifically applicable to nursing in the United States.

Compensation for nurses is quite promising; the main factors that determine salary are, of course, level of qualification and need. The United States Bureau of Labor Statistics reports the average annual salary for a registered nurse as $62,450, with the top 10% making over $92,000 a year. Also, because most nurses work for institutions (hospitals, government health care programs, schools, agencies, et cetera), the benefits are usually attractive.

You may hear references to “diploma” programs in nursing; these usually older programs have typically been offered by teaching hospitals; the trend today is toward degree or certificate programs based in educational institutions.

The most remarkable thing about nursing is how varied it is. Below we’ve listed different types of nursing jobs and nursing degrees you can get in no particular order. Instead, we’ve taking a look at some nursing specialties in relation to the strengths of the particular online schools: (Note: Degree Wizard , below, means that you can find a convenient online degree program toward this career in the Wizard box at left by selecting “Certificate Programs”, then “Health and Medicine/Nursing”, then “Nursing”. For best follow-up results in any research, note your university choice.)

I CAN’T DECIDE BETWEEN … “ … nursing and teaching.”

Be a Nurse Educator (certificate) (Kaplan University, Degree Wizard) With your Bachelors or Masters degree in nursing,

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you can complete an online certificate program in nursing instruction, and can also use the credits toward a Masters in Nursing. Here, as with all teaching, some experience as a nurse is expected. This career offers regular hours in a field where many other careers require shift work.

“ … nursing and teaching, but I want advancement as well.”

Consider a Graduate Certificate in Nursing Education (Degree Wizard: U Mass Online, Lewis University).

After getting a Masters in Nursing, you are well placed to help set up programs as well as teach.

“… n ursing and teaching, but must I get a Masters first?”

Consider a Certificate – Contemporary Nursing (Degree Wizard: Drexel University) You need a Bachelors of Nursing for this program.

Courses are chosen from the MSN in Contemporary Nursing Faculty curriculum. Upon completion of this online certificate program, the student will have 12 graduate credits from an NLN/CCNE approved Masters in Nursing Program, which can be used towards a Masters at Drexel or any other university, so it should be easy to get a Masters later.

“ … nursing and police work.”

Nurses can get a Certificate in Forensic Nursing (Degree Wizard: Kaplan University).

Get your RN first, then study to become a crime solver

Brooke Glen Behavioral Hospital is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to creating a corporate culture which promotes integrity as a fundamental basis for all decisions by its employees and those with whom the company deals.

To find out about employee opportunities, please visit:

www.brookeglenhospital.com Brooke Glen Behavioral Hospital 7170 Lafayette Avenue • Fort Washington, PA 19034

Butler Health System (BHS) is a growing community health system that provides healthcare services in locations throughout Western Pennsylvania. We are a network of doctors, nurses and other healthcare professionals, personally invested in the community, who are focused on providing individualized care for every patient we treat. At BHS, we are neighbors taking care of neighbors for the benefit of the whole community.

The centerpiece of BHS is Butler Memorial Hospital, founded in Butler County, Pennsylvania in 1898. Let us be at the center of your career and the heart of your success. We offer competitive pay, an attractive benefits package, and FREE parking. Butler Health System welcomes your skills and experience at our expanded facility. We are at the forefront of medical technology and nationally recognized for the care we provide!

To learn more about BHS or to apply for positions, visit: www.ButlerHealthSystem.org

Butler Health System One Hospital Way • Butler, PA 16001 (724) 284-4494

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After getting a Masters in Nursing, you are well placed to help set up programs as well as teach. and victim counselor. Your focus would be collecting evidence (of criminal or auto accident injuries, for example), giving testimony, and supporting survivors of violent crimes and accidents. You would work primarily with medical examiners, crime scene police units, or hospitals, which usually means you get standard government benefits. In addition to acquiring some experience

The Boise VA Medical Center proudly serves veterans in the Boise, Idaho area in its main medical center and in three community-based outpatient clinics.

VA offers a wide range of career fields and opportunities. Visit www.vacareers.va.gov to view and apply for current open positions.

Learn more about us at www.boise.va.gov.

We stand in support of equality for and advancement of all people based on their qualifications and actions alone without regard to color, gender, age, religion, national origin or disability.

BOISE VA MEDICAL CENTER 500 West Fort Street | Boise, Idaho 83702

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Working at Minnehaha Academy is a rewarding and fulfilling experience.

We seek the very best faculty to educate our students along with the very best staff to support the faculty, students, parents and alumni of Minnehaha.

Minnehaha is dedicated to excellence in all that we do, while striving to remain family-friendly.

3100 W. River Pkwy.

Minneapolis, MN 55406

Learn more about us and view or apply online for current open positions.

www.minnehahaacademy.net

Crawford Central School District is an equal opportunity education institution and will not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex and handicap. Visit www.craw.org to view current openings and application procedures.

11280 Mercer Pike Meadville, PA 16335 Job Line: 814.337.4501 Fax: 814.333.9795

3214 EAST RACE AVENUE SEARCY, AR 72143 We consider applicants for all positions without regard to race, color, religion, creed, gender, national origin, age, disability, marital or veteran status, or any other legally protected status.

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Minnehaha Academy is an EEO/AA Employer.

At White County Medical Center, we offer a number of job opportunities in medical, surgical, and specialty clinical fields as well as business and administrative areas.

We offer competitive wages and an extensive benefit package. For job opportunities, please visit us online at: www.wcmc.org

Monadnock produces a variety of specialty graphic arts printing papers, custom-designed technical/specialty and converting papers and non-woven materials.

Monadnock Paper Mills Inc. 117 Antrim Road • Bennington, NH 03442 Visit us at: www.mpm.com

We stand in support of equality for and advancement of all people based on their qualifications and actions alone without regard to color, gender, age, religion, national origin or disability.

FAULKNER STATE COMMUNITY COLLEGE

1900 US Highway 31 S. • Bay Minette, AL 36507

To view current job opportunities and application procedures visit: www.faulknerstate.edu 1-800-381-FSCC (3722) We stand in support of equality for and advancement of all people based on their qualifications and actions alone without regard to color, gender, age, religion, national origin or disability.

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Doylestown Hospital offers you more than a good job. Doylestown Hospital offers career mentoring, continuing education credits, scholarships, school loan forgiveness programs, and clinical educators on all shifts and more professional growth opportunities than you’ve ever experienced.

Visit www.dh.org to learn more about us and our job openings.

595 West State Street • Doylestown, PA 18901 Doylestown Hospital is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE).

We’re always looking for hard-working, dedicated people to join the Sargent Aerospace & Defense team. As a member of our team, you will find compelling and challenging projects, an expanding list of well-known, respected customers, opportunities for advancement, and our commitment to your personal and professional growth. Visit www.sargentaerospace.com to view current open positions and application procedures. For more information call 520-744-1000.

5675 WEST BURLINGAME ROAD • TUCSON, AZ 85743 EOE/W/M/Vets/Disability

Benefis Health System is Montana’s premier health system and the largest health care community in the state. Please visit www.benefis.org for more information.

Benefis Health System 1101 26th Street South Great Falls, MT 59405 406-455-5175

Benefis Health System is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Since 1936 R.L.Coolsaet Construction Company has been building a record of solid performance in our field. We have qualified personnel, first-class equipment and available finances to successfully complete any pipeline project from small diameter to forty-two inch in size. Learn more about us at:

www.rlcoolsaet.com

PO Box 279 • Taylor, MI 48180 • EOE

McLaren Port Huron, established in 1882 is a not-for-profit hospital with a proven commitment to education and quality patient care. McLaren Port Huron provides a full spectrum of inpatient and outpatient healthcare services to residents in St. Clair and Sanilac Counties.

Learn more about us and our employment opportunities at: www.porthuronhospital.org

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as a nurse, you can earn recommendations through volunteer work at shelters, a good place to learn about the variety of patients you will be working with.

“But I really wanted to be a doctor …”

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Are you sure? If what you want is to do what some believe only a doctor can do, look at these nursing careers before you decide: “ … nursing and law, but there wasn’t money Nurse obstetrician (sometimes called “nurse midwife”) for law school.”

While having a nurse midwife is Consider the Legal Nurse considered trendy in some circles, Consulting Certificate (Degree the profession was established as Wizard: Post University Online, a discipline of scientific medicine Kaplan) in the 1920s. The nurse midwife After you’ve got your RN and cares for the mother and child some experience, you can work during the pregnancy, and during with lawyers to help determine and after childbirth. Most nurse whether a patient received adequate midwives deliver babies in hoscare. You need some knowledge of pitals, but, with appropriate backlaw and health care regulations up, some deliver at home. You as well, so consider online paraneed to be an RN, then a course legal courses (Degree Wizard, 5 (degree or certificate) acceptable offers) on your own schedule. You to the American College of Nurse are in line for a well-paying, highly Midwives (ACNM), and must regarded career where you probwrite a certification exam. Some ably know more than the lawyers worry that the outlook for midabout the “balance of probabiliwifery is poor due to declining ties” (the key civil law concept) as birth rates, but keep in mind these to what happened in a health care facts: The United States’ birth As a neonatal nurse, you look after babies in the situation. rate (two children per woman) is critical first twenty-eight days (the point at which much lower than it was fifty years “… nursing and ago but has changed little in the human resources.” trouble, if any, will usually show up). You may need to last decade — and the population Because of the sheer number do anything from encouraging breastfeeding to is much larger now than it was of nurses in the work force and back then.

In census year 2005, constant innovation in health care, rescuing infants who have stopped breathing.

4,138,349 babies were born. In human resources for nurses is a addition, many older mothers are growing field. You’d need an MA in nursing, but not necessarily in Human Resources. That’s because now choosing motherhood, and statistically, they often need more help you can get a post-Masters certificate in Nursing Leadership and than the average. So obstetrics staff are hardly going out of business.

Management (Degree Wizard: Walden University), for example. It would Obstetrics nurse Here, you do everything except the actual delivery – which means be a challenging job, as you are responsible for work force development, getting everyone and everything ready, keeping everyone calm no matresource management, integration of technology, and the maintenance ter what, and helping out with baby’s first peek at the world. You could and improvement of quality care. be a Licensed Practical Nurse or an RN, with special obstetrics courses “… nursing and administration.” as part of your education, and must pass a licensing exam. You may not So do both. Consider the Certificate – Nurse Administrator(Kaplan need to work at a hospital; obstetrics nurses also work in clinics and docUniversity, Degree Wizard) This online certificate helps prepare nurses tors’ offices. (Note: The comments regarding the birth rate, under “Nurse for advanced positions in hospitals, community health, long-term care obstetrician,” apply here as well.) facilities such as nursing homes , and other health care systems. Contrary Neonatal nurse to what some may suppose, one can rise to high administrative rank startThis is a newer specialty for a stark reason; neonatal intensive care ing as a nurse, and it is a great advantage to know what conditions nurses became available only in recent decades, and is associated with a decline face. Also, a quiet move into administration may be convenient when in infant mortality. As a neonatal nurse, you look after babies in the critistarting a family. cal first twenty-eight days (the point at which trouble, I any, will usually … nursing and Masters in Administration (for career advance- show up). You may need to do anything from encouraging breastfeeding ment) Consider a Graduate Certificate – Nursing Administration (Lewis to rescuing infants who have stopped breathing. You’ll need your nursUniversity, Degree Wizard) This certificate requires a Masters in Nursing ing degree, followed by some certifications in neonatal care. (Note: The and is aimed at those who are either currently practicing in nursing man- comments regarding the birth rate, under “Nurse obstetrician,” apply here agement or interested in a career change to this specialty. as well.)

At the St. Cloud VA Health Care System, we strive to hire only the best!

We are proud to serve America’s Veterans with the best health care available today.

Join our team by viewing and applying for one of our administrative and clinical positions. Available clinical positions include Director, Primary and Specialty Medicine (Internal Medicine), Psychiatrist, and Nurse Practitioners.

www.usajobs.gov St. Cloud VA Health Care System 4801 Veterans Drive Saint Cloud, MN 56303

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equal opportunity employment journal are rewarding careers in all senses, but not easy ones. Your observations and actions may spell life or death for a medically unstable patient, or you may need to help a family come to terms with very difficult decisions following an accident or medical emergency.

After your nursing degree,you may wish to consider some course work in counseling, to give you a head start in dealing with such issues. You’ll be well paid, but it can be high stress work.

Cardiac nurse

As a cardiac nurse, you will work with the cardiologist to care for patients with congestive heart failure, angina, and similar problems.

Pediatric nurse

Here, you not only look after young children in medical need, but you play a key role in helping their parents understand and adapt to their needs. You are their advocate as well as their nurse, because they often do not understand clearly what is happening and cannot explain things for themselves. Many are frightened, angry, and confused to a degree beyond what most adults would experience. After your RN, your best bet is to qualify as a Certified Pediatric Nurse. (Note: The comments regarding the birth rate, under “Nurse obstetrician,” apply here as well.)

Intensive care unit (ICU) nurse

You’ve seen life and death medical drama on TV. Are you up for it in real life? Consider being an ICU nurse, trauma nurse, or triage nurse (decides which ER cases are most urgent). These

This field is booming partly because older people have more heart problems and partly because today’s medical science can do much more about them.

The American Heart Association notes, for example, that, among the more than 1.2 million Americans who have heart attacks each year, 460, 000 die – of those, 300,000 could not get medical treatment in time.3 In short, most people who get treatment live, and most people who do not get treatment don’t.

As a cardiac nurse, you will work with the cardiologist (heart doctor) to care for patients with congestive heart failure, angina, and similar problems.

Part of the job is routine pre- and post-operative care, but another part is working with defibrillators, cardio revert, and life support (your patient is made “clinically dead” for treatment purposes but can be brought back).

January 2015 And another part is encouraging the patient to team lead the recovery after discharge. After your RN, try to get jobs in cardiac units, especially those that help you keep up with the latest treatments and technologies. You’ll need that because, for certification, you must log 2,000 hours working as a cardiac nurse as well as attend continuing education.

Surgical nurse

Not only do you assist the surgeon before, during, and after the operation, but you’re often the one who must explain matters to patients and families and sometimes advocate for the confused or inarticulate patient. For best career chances, after your nursing degree, get certified as a Certified Medical-Surgical Registered Nurse (CMSRN) offered through the Medical-Surgical Nursing Certification Board. Note: If you are uncertain about the level of stress this may involve, cosmetic surgery is also a growing field; it offers regular hours in a low stress environment.

Oncology nurse

In this career, you specialize in helping the oncologist (doctor) care for cancer patients treated, usually, by surgery, radiation, and chemotherapy.

You prepare patients, help administer treatments, and help them recuperate.

Our society is making progress against

OU MEDICAL CENTER | OU MEDICAL CENTER EDMOND | THE CHILDREN’S HOSPITAL

Working with and for America’s veterans is a privilege, and we pride ourselves on the quality of care we provide. If you have what it takes, please consider applying for one of our available positions.

As Oklahoma’s largest and most diverse hospital, OU Medical Center features a winning team of world-class academic and private physicians, nurses and health care specialists; a team that is earning an international reputation for excellence, innovation and positive outcomes; a team of medical professionals capable of treating a full range of patients, from the tiniest premature baby to the most critically ill senior; a team that supports Oklahoma with quality patient care, medical education and research.

For additional information, please contact our Human Resources Management Service at (314) 488-8252. For more information visit us at: www.stlouis.va.gov/careers

We offer a variety of opportunities in various fields.

For more information about us or application procedure visit:

The United States Government does not discriminate in employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, disability and genetic information, age, membership in an employee organization, or other non-merit factor.

or contact our recruitment team at 405-271-6035 or 1-866-473-8229

The VA St. Louis Health Care System provides inpatient and ambulatory care in medicine, surgery, psychiatry, neurology, and rehabilitation, and many other subspecialty areas. It is a two-division facility that serves veterans and their families in east central Missouri and southwestern Illinois.

JOHN COCHRAN DIVISION

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cancer: The Centers for Disease Control says that in 2007, 11.7 million Americans had a history of cancer; but in 1971 it had been a mere three million4 (principally because a much greater proportion back then had simply died).

Your challenge is to care no matter what the outcome, but not take it personally, so you are ready for the next battle for a patient’s life. After your RN, you should seek certification as an oncology nurse.

should also work for certification from the How does this fit with nursing?”

Hospice and Palliative Nurses Association, for Consider a Certificate – Life Care best career results.

Planning (Degree Wizard: Kaplan University).

If you are a registered nurse who wants to help “THIS IS A BIT OFF THE people with significant disabilities or chronic WALL, BUT …” health problems live as independently as they “I love the caring aspect of wish, the Life Care Planning Certificate can nursing, yet I love computers help you to the CLCP credential. You don’t in too! A computer can alert the fact need to be a nurse; a variety of professioncardiac nurse six rooms away als gain entry. However, if you choose to speif a patient goes into arrest.” cialize in issues around chronic illness, nursing Hospice nurse You may wish to consider the Nurse Informatics might be the best entry career. (sometimes called palliative care nurse) Certificate (Degree Wizard: Kaplan University) If aggressive medical treatments are simply not after your RN (Bachelors). You could go on to “I have a great idea for muchreversing a patient’s decline, and death appears the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s needed health care changes inevitable, the medical goal is too make their last Informatics Nursing certification exam. The in my community, but everydays as comfortable and meaningful as possible, integration of computers into health care has one says, just be a nurse …” using many available methods. Hospice nursing been increasing steadily for several decades, Consider the Certificate – Innovation is a newer field; although there are specialized and nursing shortages will drive future growth.

Entrepreneurship (Degree hospices, many hospitals Wi z a r d : Drexel provide palliative care serThe hospice nurse needs to know how and when to administer University) after your nursing vices, sometimes discreetly degree (Bachelors is best here.) choosing to describe them treatments, supervised by a palliative care physician.

Essentially, you learn how to another way. Some patients make changes effectively withprefer to spend their last “To combine nursing and in or beyond an organization. It could be a good days at home. The hospice nurse needs to know computer science, I would start to running your own health care business. how and when to administer treatments, super- hang in there for a Master’s” I’d be happy as a nurse except I don’t like vised by a palliative care physician. The nurse Consider a Post-Masters Certificate – hospitals, operations, etc. Is that a contradiction must also act as the patient’s advocate when Nursing Informatics (Degree Wizard: Walden in terms? Forty percent of nurses do not work faced with a variety of the patient’s friends, University) Nurses can learn to integrate data in hospitals or, if they do, are mainly providrelatives, and other caregivers in a stressful and information to support decision-making ing counseling, etc. Here are some non-hospital emotional situation, and here your distance processes for patients and practitioners. nursing careers: learning psychology courses may help. You “I’m reallyinterested in Public health nurse have a great advantage if, after your nursing helping people with medical Here you work mainly with education and degree, you have oncology credentials, as many hospice patients are suffering from cancer. You challenges live in the community. sometimes with intervention, to prevent or rem-

B illings Clinic is a community-owned, not-for-profit health

care organization with more than 3,700 employees, including over 300 physicians and non-physician providers. Our integrated organization consists of a multi-specialty group practice, a 272-bed hospital, and an assisted living and rehab center. Recognized for excellence with Magnet™ designation.

For more information about us and to apply online, go to:

www.billingsclinic.com Renowned for the quality of our services by being recognized with various industry, association, and national awards, Christiana Care Health System (CCHS) is committed to being a premier health provider by advancing medical treatment in the Mid-Atlantic region.

We recognize that, in addition to state-of-the-art technology, cutting edge services, and treatment modalities, our team members are the ultimate foundation of our success. As such, we are committed to providing best in class workplaces in addition to offering competitive salaries and benefits, work/life balance and opportunities for both personal and professional growth.

801 NORTH 29TH STREET • BILLINGS, MT 59101 Billings Clinic is committed to the principles of Equal Employment Opportunity.

All employees and job applicants will be provided the same treatment in all aspects of the employment relationship, regardless of race, color, creed, religion, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, marital status, genetic information or disability.

“I have worked for UnityPoint Health – Trinity Regional Medical Center, since graduating with my ADN in 2005.

With the encouragement and support from our leadership, I have continued to grow both personally and professionally.

I obtained national certification with my CCRN in 2008, and recently graduated with my BSN. My leaders and colleagues have been like extended family, collaborating with me to ensure my journey is a successful one. Having amazing co-workers and an organizational dedication to providing safe, quality, patient focused care is what makes Trinity a great place to work!”

Christiana Care is a great place to work in part because of the uniqueness of our employees, volunteers, and affiliated health professionals. Each one of us brings our own history, characteristics, and skills to our jobs every day. To create an inclusive culture that respects and leverages the diversity of our colleagues to enhance innovation, quality of care, teamwork, and value so that we can deliver the best care for our patients as individuals.

Christiana Care Health System is proud to be an equal opportunity employer whose staff is representative of its community, all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, age, marital status, genetic information, disability or protected veteran status.

To learn more about the current openings available at our hospitals in Wilmington, Newark and our other entities located throughout the state of Delaware, please visit our website: http://careers.christianacare.org/

UnityPoint Health – Fort Dodge provides services to individuals and families throughout north-central Iowa. We are committed to diversity and offer a competitive salary and benefits package. For a list of our current openings please visit:

unitypoint.org/fortdodge UnityPoint Health – Fort Dodge is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer.

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edy disease, disability, or injury in your community. After you receive your nursing degree you can probably just seek work as a public health nurse, especially if your ambition is to work in an existing program in a community challenged by chronic health problems such as alcohol, obesity, or illicit drug use. However, if you acquire enough experience to dream of designing your own program, look at graduate certificates to build your resume and make the contacts who can get funding for your ideas. The trend toward prevention in health care, rather than treating existing disease, should mean more positions in public health.

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Alaskan RNs are well paid and, and can easily find help getting a job and getting settled in a unique American environment.

I want adventure! Show me some! Your RN can be a ticket to adventure too.

Working through a service provider such as a hospital, hospice, or social agency, you provide in-home care for patients who prefer that option. Frontier nurse Private duty nurse

Sometimes, you are the patient’s private nurse at a hospital (for example, if the patient is a prominent person, publicity might otherwise disrupt the regular work of other staff). If the patient is not especially demanding medically, you could be a Licensed Practical Nurse or Licensed Vocational Nurse (starting with a high school diploma). But for seriously ill patients, you may need your RN, especially if certain treatments may only be legally provided by RNs in your state (injections of scheduled narcotic painkillers, for example). This is a well-paying field because those patients who choose this option are paying only for your time and supplies, not for a hospital’s maintenance. However, you must be prepared to deal with your patient’s friends and family (or fans) tactfully, with limited institutional backup.

Have you considered nursing in an adventurous, but still American, locale? Try Alaska, where there is a persistent shortage of nurses, due possibly to the fact that nursing has traditionally primarily attracted women and as of the 2000 census, there were 109 Alaskan men for every 100 women. Alaskan RNs are well paid and, and can easily find help getting a job and getting settled in a unique American environment.

Flight nurse

Come Grow with Us! ValleyCare Health System is a network of 3 hospitals, and numerous outpatient and physician practice locations in northeastern Ohio.

Whether it is our specialty accreditations, achievement awards, or quality accolades, including Top 5% Hospital in the Nation, we take pride in excellence. To apply, please visit: www.ValleyCareofOhio.net EOE/M/F/D/V

Attention all Physicians and Clinicians!

Come join a team of dedicated medical professionals at the Chillicothe VA Medical Center, Chillicothe, Ohio. We are located 45 miles south of Columbus and within easy driving distance of Cincinnati, Dayton, Toledo, & Cleveland. The Veteran Healthcare Administration is the largest, most technologically advanced integrated health care system IN THE NATION, you’ll have a wider range of opportunities and leadership position available for you to explore.

We have openings for multiple Physicians; both General and Specialist positions; Nurse Practitioner and Physician Assistant.

• Dermatologist • ED Certified MD/DO • Family Practice • Mental Health Nurse Practitioner

• Nurse Practitioner • Pain Management Physician • Physiatrist • Physician

• Physician Assistant • Psychiatrist • Urgent Care Physician

If interested please forward a CV or if you have any questions e-mail Eric.Cepek@va.gov or call 740-773-1141 x7549. Mr. Cepek will set up a telephone interview for applicants and the various care lines (departments) who have openings.

For more information visit: www.chillicothe.va.gov 17273 STATE ROUTE 104 | CHILLICOTHE, OH 45601 VA is an Equal Opportunity Employer and an Affirmative Employment employer.

VA encourages persons with disabilities to apply.

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Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion Our Vision We value the inclusion of all each person brings to the company.

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Reasons to work for DentaQuest

We recognize the strategic, economic, and customer value of a diverse a part of our everyday culture.

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If a seriously ill person must be transported by air, the flight nurse steps in. Starting with an RN, you had best work up to nurse practitioner because, in flight, you are the medical team. Because more people who have health problems travel by air these days, there is a growing need for flight nurses and they are well compensated. It’s also a great way to travel, if you don’t mind being surprised by your next destination – Mental health nurse Caring for people in a fragile mental state, you could, of course, be perhaps so exotic that your travel agent has never heard of it. working in a hospital, but increasingly, such care is provided in the com- Military nurse Are you up to this much adventure? You may not be a battlefield nurse, munity on an outpatient or day patient basis, or in the home. Although care can be provided at all levels from high school diploma on (as in Licensed of course, you could be working with wounded veterans or helping delivPractical Nurse, high school diploma), your RN is key to advancement. er babies at a US Forces base hospital. The Armed Forces will pay for you At higher levels of responsibility, you may need to administer mood- to get your RN/BSN through ROTC (Reserve Officers’ Training Corps) altering medical drugs, sign legal paperwork, or testify in court as a and for any further courses you need while serving. Demand is high, and skilled professional. A promising newer area is geriatric psychiatry: At benefits are great. However, be aware that as a military nurse you have a one time, older patients were considered only marginally treatable, but rank in a vast hierarchy and must play the game by the rules. today, many treatment approaches are offered to seniors.

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What Is A Skilled Nursing Facility For Seniors?

he elderly frequently suffer from serious illnesses or injuries that require extended periods of physical therapy and rehabilitation. Families may not be able to provide the specialized care that these seniors require.

The skilled nursing facility (SNF) is a category of medical treatment facility for people who need intensive medical treatment over a longer term than is generally provided by a traditional hospital. It is not a nursing home, although the two terms are often used interchangeably.

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medical needs are so profound that around-the-clock care is needed.

Who Needs a Skilled Nursing Facility?

Generally, it is the elderly that may have need of the skilled short-term care of a skilled nursing facility, but this is not always the case. Younger patients who have catastrophic injuries or severe illnesses may require the services of a skilled nursing facility to help them through the worst of their recovery period. Many patients receive care at the SNF and leave the institution History of Skilled after they have regained sufNursing Facilities ficient function to be at home Nursing homes have been a feature of care for the elderly for many or in a less medically intensive facility. Medicare, Medicaid and private decades. As medical technology and treatment improved, the need for health insurance will generally pay for skilled nursing facility care, when a different type of facility became evident. In addition, the ability of fami- it is medically required. lies to care for ill or elderly family members decreased due to changing lifestyles and moving to other areas for employment opportunities. The Choosing the Right Skilled Nursing skilled nursing facility came into being to fill this need. Skilled nursing Facility for Your Loved One If you have the responsibility for choosing a skilled nursing facility for facilities were designed to provide the trained staff and specialized equipment that was necessary for improved treatment of illnesses and injuries an elderly loved one, you should keep a few points in mind. Not all facilifor patients. Because of their ability to offer this intensive treatment, ties provide all types of services. You should get a thorough assessment of millions of people have been able to regain physical function and the your loved one’s physical and mental condition before choosing a facility to ensure that the SNF can provide the services he or she will need. If posability to care for themselves. sible, get a reference from someone you know who has had a loved one What Skilled Nursing Facilities Provide stay at the facility. Check the reviews online and visit the facilities. Ask Skilled nursing facilities must be licensed by the state and generally questions of the facility managers, such as: provide a number of different services for patients, including: · Is the medical staff on-hand 24/7? · General Rehabilitation – Skilled Nursing Facilities offer intensive · How are medications and procedures arranged? sessions in speech therapy, physical therapy and occupational therapy. · Can they manage the patient’s current medical condition? · Stroke Recovery – Intensive therapy to help speech, motor function · Is the staff friendly and do they take time w/patients and family? and daily living skills are available. · Is there frequent employee turnover? · General Wound Care – SNFs provide intensive monitoring and · Is the facility cheerful and well organized? treatment of serious wounds or wounds that fail to heal properly. · How are emergencies handled? · Acute Medical Condition – SNFs provide intensive medical care for Choosing a skilled nursing facility for your senior loved one is a heavy those patients with life-threatening illnesses. responsibility that can be made easier with good research and a clear · Parkinson’s Care – Some SNFs provide care for advanced cases of understanding of what the patient needs.

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5 Tips To Help You Pick The Perfect Career

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achieves this as well, but it moves you from being an observer to being an active participant, letting you really get your hands into the work you’re exploring. Many people who shadow or volunteer find that jobs are very different than what the positions seemed like on paper.

1. Look at what you keep If you don’t have a lot of time to shadow or volunteer, coming back to as hobbies.

For most people, hobbies are activities that are rejuve- conduct quick, 15- to 30-minute interviews by phone, nating and stimulating, that connect to real passions and video chat or other means. interests. If you can find work that relates to yours in 3. Consider how you prefer to work. some way, you’ll likely be very happy when on the clock.

People are not all the same in terms of how they work That joy can translate to better work relationships, favor- best. You might feel strangled by a lot of direction or able attention to detail, personal project commitment and strict schedules, for example, while someone else might overall job retention. As an example, if you like video need that kind of structure to stay focused. Similarly, you games, you might look into animation, graphic design, might find that lots of hustle and bustle is stimulating, computer programming or even writing or voice acting, while another individual might need absolute peace and depending on what area of game development is most quiet. Look for careers that put you in the environment intriguing to you. that feels natural to you, won’t drain your energy and allow you to think freely.

2. Job shadow or volunteer.

Job shadowing involves observing what a person does 4. Assess your skills. throughout the course of a normal work day. It gives Most individuals have natural aptitudes in certain you some perspective about what it might be like to do areas. You might be great at math, for instance, or maybe specific tasks, bear a given level of responsibility and inter- you’re really good at categorizing and organizing stuff. act in certain ways or with specific people. Volunteering A tried and true method is to match these skills to jobs

he career you choose affects just about every area of your life, including your friends, social life and finances. These tips can guide you to one that leaves you secure and satisfied.

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that require them, such as going in to graphic or interior design if you can work well with color or shapes.

The problem here, however, is that this approach ignores the fact some skills are learnable. For example, you can learn how to be a better orator. For this reason, don’t automatically dismiss a job you feel you’d love if you aren’t good at a given area.

Instead, ask yourself what you can do to get better and then make a game plan to reach the level required.

5. I dentify your financial goals.

Pay levels for different careers vary drastically. If you just want to make sure you’ve got a good roof over your head, support your family and get your retirement squared away, then lowerpaying careers might work just fine for you, especially if you’re doing something you really enjoy. If you want a more luxurious lifestyle, though, or if you feel compelled to earn more so you can give to charity, leave a bigger inheritance or support businesses, you’ll need to focus on careers that are more lucrative.

As you think about your money goals, take a hard look at the cost of the education necessary to get to the career you want. School loan repayment can take a huge bite out of your income, so not all high-paying careers are that lucrative, at least initially.Always try to aim for a career that not only fulfills you, but that also gives you a high return on investment.

Always try to aim for a career that not only fulfills you, but that also gives you a high return on investmenChoosing a career is something you should do slowly over time. To do it right, you need to give yourself the chance to learn about not only what you’re good at, but what you could be good at later on. You need to be specific about what you want to do financially and be truthful with yourself about how you work best.

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he U.S. government needs a lot of workers to provide its many services. Federal workers carry out key government functions. For example, federal workers ensure food safety, investigate criminal activity, provide emergency care, and develop science and technology. Their work affects millions of people.

As you might expect from an organization with so many important functions, the federal government offers a variety of careers. According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS), in May 2013, more than 2 million federal civilian workers were employed in 350 different occupations. Whatever your interests or skills, there is likely a federal job that suits you.

This article can help you decide whether federal work is for you. The first section answers some frequently asked questions about the U.S. government and its employment. The second section describes some of the rewards and challenges of government work. Resources for more information are at the end of the article.

Federal FAQs

Like many large organizations, the federal government needs employees with different types of skills working in many locations. This section answers some frequently asked questions about government work and workers—including what they do, where their jobs are, what kind of education they need to get started, and how much they earn.

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According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS), in May 2013, more than 2 million federal civilian workers were employed in 350 different occupations. Whatever your interests or skills, there is likely a federal job that suits you.

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What is the federal government?

The U.S. government oversees the 50 states, the District of Columbia, and U.S. territories. The federal government is divided into three branches: legislative, judicial, and executive. These three branches comprise departments and agencies that are responsible for specific government functions.

Legislative. The legislative branch makes laws and levies taxes to fund the federal government’s services.

This branch includes Congress, which consists of the Senate and the House of Representatives. It also includes agencies that support Congress, such as the Capitol Police, the Government Accountability Office, and the Library of Congress.

Judicial. The judicial branch interprets the meaning of laws and how they are applied. It is made up of the Supreme Court of the United States; lower courts, such as Courts of Appeals; special courts, including the Tax Court; and support organizations, such as the Federal Judiciary Center.

Executive. The executive branch enforces laws. This branch includes the President; the 15 executive departments, including the Departments of Defense, Labor, and State; and related agencies within the departments.

It also includes independent agencies, such as the Environmental Protection Agency; boards and committees, such as the National Park Foundation; and quasiofficial agencies, such as the Smithsonian Institution.

Most federal agencies are part of the executive branch.

Examples of agencies in this branch are the Census Bureau (which is part of the Department of Commerce), the Federal Housing Administration (Department of Housing and Urban Development), and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (Department of Health and Human Services).

Who works for the federal government?

According to data from the BLS Occupational Employment Statistics (OES) survey, the federal government employed just over 2 million civilian workers in May 2013. That’s about 1.5 percent of the nearly 133 million workers BLS counted in all industries in the

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The federal government hires workers with broad levels of education and experience. The Office of Personnel Management establishes minimum qualifications by occupation or job. For example, workers in professional and technical occupations often need at least a bachelor’s degree, and those in clerical occupations may qualify with a high school diploma.

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But total federal employment varies, depending on which workers are counted. For example, the OES total includes only federal executive branch workers. Data in this article are from the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) and include full-time, permanent, non-postal civilian workers from all branches, for a total of 1.8 million. (Federal contractors are not directly employed by the government and are not included in these totals.)

OPM data show that the federal workforce is diverse, and the demographics are similar to that of the overall labor force. In 2013, men slightly outnumbered women, for example. More than one-third of federal employees were minorities, with Blacks making up the largest portion (18 percent) of these minority workers. And nearly 9 percent of federal workers have a disability.

What do federal workers do?

Federal workers help the government operate and provide its services. OPM groups workers according to their tasks, such as administrative, professional, technical, and clerical.

These groups are based on OPM data categories, which are different from the BLS categories based on the Standard Occupational Classification system.

Administrative. According to OPM, nearly 40 percent of federal workers are in administrative occupations.

These workers may handle payroll, train new employees, and develop standard operating procedures. This group includeshuman resources specialists, accountants, and logisticians.

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Professional. Workers in professional occupations may analyze policy, develop budgets, and provide healthcare services. These occupations include lawyers, financial managers, and registered nurses.

Technical. These workers may design buildings, test consumer products, and control the spread of disease. Examples include chemists, mechanical engineers, and computer network administrators.

Blue collar. Blue-collar employees may maintain heating and cooling systems, clean offices, and construct buildings. Occupations include janitors, sheet metal workers, and painters.

Clerical. Workers in clerical occupations do office tasks such as data entry, filing documents, and answering the phone. Examples include information clerks, secretaries, and office clerks.

Other. Workers who have tasks that do not fit neatly with those in another group are in “other” occupations. These occupations include firefighters, detectives, and correctional officers.

Where do they work?

Most federal employees work in the executive branch. And almost all of them work in the United States. A small portion of federal workers serve abroad in government facilities, such as U.S. embassies and consulate offices.

Geographic location. According to OPM, in 2013, about 22 percent of federal employment was concentrated in Virginia, Maryland, and the District of Columbia, where many government agencies are located. But that means nearly 80 percent of the federal workforce was elsewhere, with employees in each state throughout the country. For example, California and Texas combined accounted for about 15 percent of federal workers.

Employment by agency. Agencies related to the armed services, such as those under the Departments of Veteran Affairs, account for more than half of federal civilian employment. The other half of employment is spread throughout the remaining agencies, including the Departments of Justice and Agriculture.

Most federal employees work in the executive branch.

And almost all of them work in the United States. A small portion of federal workers serve abroad in government facilities, such as U.S. embassies and consulate offices.

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What education do they need?

The federal government hires workers with broad levels of education and experience. OPM establishes minimum qualifications by occupation or job. For example, workers in professional and technical occupations often need at least a bachelor’s degree, and those in clerical occupations may qualify with a high school diploma.

The federal government uses a few different systems to classify jobs.

For example, the Federal Wage System classifies jobs in trade, craft, and other blue-collar occupations. But the most common is the General Schedule (GS) system. Under this system, agencies assign each job a GS grade from 1 to 15 based on job duties and qualifications. When federal agencies refer to job classifications, they combine the “GS” classification with a hyphen and the grade level. For example, an economist job may be classified as “GS-9.”

Jobs at GS grades 1 through 4 are often internships or related to manual labor, and these typically require an associate’s degree as the highest education level. Most entry-level jobs are GS grades 5 through 7 and typically require at least a bachelor’s degree. Jobs at GS-13 or above may be supervisory or managerial positions.

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How much do they earn?

In 2013, according to OPM, the average annual federal salary was just over $79,000.

Federal workers’ wages or salaries are based on their job classification, grade level, geographic location, and length of employment. To help offset higher living costs, the federal government includes a premium,

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called locality pay, for employees who work in 34 urban areas. This premium provides a percentagebased increase over the base pay.

For example, a GS-7 job pays nearly $3,000 more in Boston, Massachusetts, than it does in Decatur, Alabama.

Workers typically are eligible for “step increases” every 1 to 3 years, until they reach the maximum step in the grade for their job. There are 10 steps at each grade level. Step increases are accompanied by a small bump in pay.

Along with salaries or wages, employee compensation in the federal government include benefits, such as subsidized health insurance.

equal opportunity employment journal One of the biggest draws of federal work is the chance to make a positive difference. Satisfaction often comes from knowing that they are helping and serving people in their roles as public employees.

Rewards and Challenges

January 2015 the sheer size of the federal government makes it difficult for agencies to act independently.

The vastness of the government contributes to another commonly cited challenge: the complexity of the hiring process. Some people find the job descriptions and application procedures confusing, for example.

And workers with technical skills often feel their career options are limited.

Similar to many other organizations, federal agencies don’t control their own budgets. Spending is set by the President and Congress for the government as a whole. Uncertain budgeting makes long-term planning difficult and may negatively affect worker morale. An agency’s ability to maintain or improve their operations, such as through updating equipment and supporting innovation, depends on the funding it receives.

Despite the challenges, some federal workers feel the rewards of working for the public are worth whatever sacrifices they make to forego the private sector. Are you ready to join the federal workforce?

Federal workers choose government employment for many reasons; some of these are job security and the opportunity to serve the public. But, like any job, federal work has rewards and challenges.

Rewards One of the biggest draws of For more information federal work is the chance to The federal government has workmake a positive difference, which ers in about 350 different occupaworkers say is a source of pride. tions, according to BLS. For detailed Satisfaction often comes from information about those and more knowing that they are helping and occupations, see the Occupational serving people in their roles as Outlook Handbook (OOH). public employees.

Each OOH profile includes inforFor many workers, the biggest challenge of federal Another appeal to working for mation about job duties, employthe government is job security. work is its bureaucracy: the sheer size of the ment, wages, qualifications, and job Many federal services—includfederal government makes it difficult for agencies outlook. ing national security, emergency To learn more about workto act independently. response, and air traffic control— ing for the federal government, are essential and ongoing. For this visit the U.S. Office of Personnel reason, federal workers may feel Management (OPM) online. OPM provides government-employment inforthey have greater job stability than private-sector employees.

The federal government also offers benefits such as low-cost life insur- mation, such as hiring practices, data, and employee benefits and wages.

Visit Go Government for information on a variety of topics related to ance and paid vacation and sick leave that begin accruing on the first day of work. Some agencies allow flexible work arrangements, such as federal employment, such as application tips and the pros and cons of alternative schedules. And, when funding is available, agencies may pay government work.

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Getting Hired by The Federal Government

by Dennis Vilorio

hanges to the federal hiring process have made it easier than in the past to apply for federal jobs. But getting a job in the federal government can still be challenging. You might have to sort through dozens of vacancies to find a job that matches your qualifications, for example. Understanding how to find and apply for vacancies can help you focus your search.

This article covers the federal hiring process. The first section gives an overview of how to find vacancies for federal jobs. The second section explains how to interpret these vacancy announcements. The third section discusses how to master the application process, and the fourth section describes the final steps. Resources for more information are listed at the end of the article.

This is the second of two articles about working for the federal government. The first article, published in September, covers frequently asked questions about working for the government, employment details, and the rewards and challenges of federal work.

Overview: Finding Vacancies

The federal government offers employment opportunities in a wide range of occupations, agencies, and locations. With so many choices, you may have trouble identifying the vacancies that fit your skills and interests.

The following steps provide an overview of how to find vacancies at USAJOBS.gov, the U.S. government’s job portal, and identify your options for applying. (You can also find vacancies through the general search option on the USAJOBS homepage.)

Visit USAJOBS and select “U.S. Citizens” if you are a citizen who currently does not work for the federal government, or select “Federal Employees” if you currently work for the federal government.

Search for vacancy announcements by keywords that might describe the position you want, such as job title, occupational series, or a specific technical skill. Considering occupations by college major may give you some ideas.

Filter the results based on your preferences, such as agency, location, and salary. (See illustration below.) You may select these criteria from the start with the “Advanced Search” tool. You may also create automated job searches compiling daily, weekly, or monthly results.

Select the Vacancy Announcements That Interest You Most.

You may begin the application right away or save the vacancy announcement for later. To make the most of your time in applying for jobs, however, it’s a good idea to fully understand what a vacancy announcement is telling you about the position.

Decoding Vacancy Announcements

Most openings for federal jobs are advertised through a vacancy announcement at USAJOBS. The announcement describes the position and its duties, along with the requirements for applying.

For some people, making sense of the announcement is the first obstacle to applying. For example, announcements use terms, such as job series and grade, with which you may not be familiar. Learning how to read these announcements can help you target the jobs that interest you most. n

Defining The Summary Fields

Vacancy announcements are divided into five different sections, which are represented by five tabs at the top of the webpage. The first tab, titled “Overview,” shows the job title, hiring agency, and job announcement number.

The Overview includes other important information, such as salary range, promotion potential, and duty location.

Salary range. This indicates the lowest and highest salary the position offers. Entry-level applicants usually start at the low end of this range.

Applicants who have more education or experience than the position requires may negotiate for a higher starting salary, but the hiring agency is under no obligation to hire above the advertised starting salary.

Open period. The open period, which varies by agency, gives the dates

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The federal government offers employment opportunities in a wide range of occupations, agencies, and locations.

With so many choices, you may have trouble identifying the vacancies that fit your skills and interests. during which applications are accepted.

Some announcements have a “continuous” open period. This allows the hiring agency to keep applicants in a candidate pool for future vacancies.

Series and grade. The federal government classifies each job type with a 4-digit occupational series number that groups similar positions together. The grade shows the pay system and level for a position.

For example, a vacancy announcement with a series and grade listed as “GS-151511/12” means that the position uses the General Schedule (GS) pay system, belongs to the 1515 occupational series (jobs in the

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Position information. This field shows the position’s work schedule. Most of the time, the work schedule is full time. But some jobs have part-time, seasonal, or intermittent schedules. Announcements for part-time positions often specify the number of hours per pay period; intermittent schedules vary.

The position information also shows the type of appointment. The most common is a permanent appointment, which lasts indefi-

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nitely. With career-conditional appointments, workers may be eligible for permanent appointment after 3 years of continuous service. Temporary appointments generally last up to 1 year, but agencies can extend them for up to 2 more years if needed.

Some announcements specify whether a vacancy is in the competitive or excepted service. Vacancies in the competitive service follow the hiring guidelines from the U.S. Office of Personnel Management (OPM). Vacancies in the excepted service, which include the Central Intelligence Agency and the Federal Reserve System, set their own procedures. (See box.)

Promotion potential. This indicates the highest grade level for the position. Agencies may promote up to this level if a worker meets the requirements to advance.

Some positions have no promotion potential to a higher grade level. To advance, workers must apply to a different job at a higher grade level and compete with other applicants for that position.

Duty locations. This field states how many vacancies are available and where they are located geographically.

Announcements may have one or more vacancies in a specific city or several vacancies throughout the listed locations.

Who may apply. Federal agencies consider only those applicants who meet this section’s description. The federal government identifies applicant eligibility categories; almost all federal jobs require U.S. citizenship, for example.

Agencies can set additional eligibility requirements.

For example, an announcement might specify that applicants must already be federal workers or have special status, such as veterans’ preference.

Security clearance. All federal workers must pass a background check, regardless of whether they will have access to sensitive information. The background check investigates issues related to crime, drug abuse, and more.

Some positions, especially those in the excepted service, require a secret or top-secret security clearance.

These clearances take months of investigation, but the scope varies. For example, a position handling money might require a look at financial records; a position dealing with classified documents might focus on travel and residential history.

Supervisory status. This indicates whether a position involves managing people and overseeing others’ work.

In the GS system, supervisory positions usually start at higher grade levels than nonsupervisory jobs.

Job summary. This section gives an overview of the hiring agency or office and the position’s role within it.

The description may include additional information, such as key requirements and the amount of travel involved.

Learning the Job’s Details

The details of the job make up the bulk of each vacancy announcement. Tabs for duties, qualifications and evaluations, benefits and other info, and how to apply allow you to jump to those topics in the announcement.

Duties. The position’s main tasks are summarized here, often in a bulleted list. The description of these duties gives you a sense of what is expected on the job. Duties vary by position.

Qualifications. The qualifications section describes the minimum level of education and work experience required for each of the position’s available grade levels, as well as the knowledge, skills, and abilities the hiring agency prefers that applicants have. Generally, you may qualify with education, experience, or a combination of both. Higher grade levels may require specialized knowledge, such as an advanced degree or related experience at a lower grade level.

In addition, this section explains how hiring agencies evaluate your application. For example, agencies may

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consider your résumé, referrals, and answers to application questions—all of which help show how you’re qualified for the job.

Benefits and other information. An overview of employee benefits and a link to more information appear here. Additional information on federal regulations and the hiring process is also provided. The information may discuss relocation expenses, reasonable accommodations for people with disabilities, and conditions of employment—such as registration with the Selective Service System.

How to apply. This section explains how to apply to the position, including which documents are required, whom to contact for help, and what to expect after applying. This section often includes a link to the hiring agency’s application system, which is separate from USAJOBS. Required documents usually include a résumé and school transcripts. Some applicants, such as current federal employees and those claiming hiring preference, also must submit other records.

Mastering The Application Process

The federal government has streamlined the application process on USAJOBS in an attempt to reduce the time burden on applicants. But be patient: The entire hiring process may still take several months.

Create and automate an account Before beginning your application, you must create a USAJOBS account. The registration process is easy.

Click on “Create an Account,” in the tab at the topright corner of any page on the USAJOBS site. Use a valid email address and make a username. After you click on the button to agree to the terms of use, USAJOBS sends an automated email. Click on the confirmation link inside the email.

Activate your account. Complete a form by providing some brief personal information, create a password that meets the security criteria, and answer three password questions. These questions help to reset your password in case you forget it.

Check the box that says “I have read and understand the security tips” and click on the button to agree to the terms of use. You may now sign into your USAJOBS account.

From within your account, you can save documents and information, which helps you to automate parts of the application process, including your profile, résumé, job searches, and documents.

Profile. Complete your profile. This includes your contact information, hiring eligibility, employment preferences, and account information. You can also set or change your notification settings. For example, you may select to be alerted when there are changes to your application status or when a vacancy nears its closing date.

Résumé. Build a new résumé or upload an existing one to have USAJOBS automatically include that information into the résumé builder. The résumé builder requires detailed information about your work experience, education, references, and more. You may create up to five résumés for different job applications and edit them at any time.

Saved searches. This tool lets you save up to 10 job searches so you don’t have to repeat them every time you visit. As you would normally, complete the search criteria, such as keywords, salary, and location. Then, name your saved search and choose how often you want USAJOBS to email you a list of the vacancy announcements that match your criteria.

Saved documents. You may upload and save up to 10 documents. Common documents include cover letters, transcripts, and forms proving hiring eligibility. Enter a name for the document, select the document type, choose the file, and click on the upload button.

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All federal workers must pass a background check, regardless of whether they will have access to sensitive information. The background check investigates issues related to crime, drug abuse, and more.

Additional Requirements

Most federal applications today include questionnaires, and some require short essays.

And on USAJOBS, parts of the application are automated, such as completing repeat entries of your personal information.

Questionnaires. Questionnaires vary in length, often including true-or-false and multiple-choice questions. These questions assess your qualifications in a position’s primary duties. For example, a vacancy for an administrative assistant may ask you to select your level of experience maintaining databases, editing clerical reports, and making travel arrangements.

Be sure to carefully read the directions for each question. Some questions require you to choose more than one answer.

Short essays. Short essays allow you to use real-life examples to support the skills and knowledge you cite having. Describe a challenging problem you faced, the steps you took to solve it, and the outcome of your actions. For example, you may discuss how, as a budget analyst, you used cost-benefit analysis to prepare estimates and develop an alternative that satisfies government regulations.

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Along with submitting your application for a particular vacancy announcement, you must provide any supporting documents required in the announcement. Examples include your résumé, cover letter, and school transcripts.

In composing your essays for a federal application, follow the same rules of writing that you would for any job: Use plain language that is grammatically correct. Include keywords from the announcement whenever possible. And remember to proofread your essays—or, better yet, have someone else review them for you.

Prepare Relevant Documents

Along with submitting your application for a particular vacancy announcement, you must provide any supporting documents required in the announcement. Examples include your résumé, cover letter, and school transcripts.

Résumé and cover letter. A résumé and cover letter should detail your education and experience, if any. You can adapt your résumé and cover letter to each vacancy for which you apply.

As mentioned previously, USAJOBS allows you to upload your résumé or complete an online résumé template. Because the template for multiple jobs is so easy to use, you may be tempted not to tailor your résumé to each job for which you apply. But customizing your résumé to a particular job, such as by highlighting your skills from most to least relevant and using keywords from the vacancy announcement, helps hiring officials connect the position’s duties to your qualifications.

Every time you submit a résumé, you should consider including a cover letter. A cover letter serves as an introduction that shows your professionalism, explains your interest in the job, and matches your qualifications to the employer’s needs. And just as with a résumé, the cover letter should be tailored specifically to each job.

When accompanying an application for federal jobs, your résumé may expand from

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the single page recommended in the private sector to as many as 3 or 4 pages. Cover letters should not exceed 1 page.

Transcripts. Vacancy announcements require school transcripts whenever you cite education to qualify for a position. You may use an unofficial copy of the transcript when first submitting the application. But be prepared to have your school mail an official transcript directly to the agency’s human resources department if you are selected for the position.

Other. You must provide documents to support any claim you make. If you claim to be a federal worker, for example, you must attach a copy of your most recent SF-50 that shows your current job title, agency, grade level, and more. Other supporting documentation includes writing samples and proof of status, such as veterans’ preference.

Submit Your Application

You may edit and save changes to an application at any time before you submit it, up until the vacancy announcement’s closing date. But before you click the submit button, review your application and make sure you’ve included all required documents and information.

An oversight would automatically disqualify you from consideration for the position.

After you submit your application, you receive an automated email notification confirming your submission. You can track your application status at any time from your USAJOBS account. This status changes to reflect where your application is in the process, from presubmission to selection.

Final Steps

The final steps in the federal hiring process include evaluation, interview, and selection. Applicants may set their preferences in USAJOBS so that they receive automated email notifications at the end of each step.

You may also check your application status online at any time.

Evaluation. Hiring officials review applications to find the best qualified candidates and may select several to move along to the next stage. If no candidates are determined to be qualified, the agency may close out the process and repost a vacancy announcement.

Interview. Hiring officials conduct interviews of the candidates who are best qualified. Agencies may not be authorized to pay for travel expenses, however, so telephone or video interviews are sometimes an option. Treat a federal interview as you would any other: Rehearse questions in advance, answer professionally, and follow up with a thank-you note.

Selection. Hiring officials choose the best candidate for the position. A human resources representative contacts the candidate with a job offer, contingent on completing remaining requirements, such as a security clearance. If the candidate rejects the job, it’s offered to the next highest ranking candidate—and so on, until the vacancy is filled or the agency closes out the process.

After you accept a job offer, your federal career starts with orientation and an oath of office. Congratulations!

For More Information

The federal government has workers in about 350 different occupations, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. For detailed information about those and more occupations, see the Occupational Outlook Handbook (OOH). Each OOH profile includes information about job duties, employment, wages, qualifications, and job outlook.

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The federal government has a number of employment programs to attract candidates with specific backgrounds and skills. Called hiring authorities, these shortcuts to government employment may simplify the application process.

Pathways Programs

The Pathways Programs are three employment programs, each with its own eligibility requirements and rules. Participants who successfully complete a program may be transitioned into a permanent position.

Internships Program. This program offers current students—from high school through the graduate level—full- and part-time employment.

Agencies may hire interns for up to 1 year, or until students complete their educational requirements.

Recent Graduates Program. People who have completed a qualifying certificate or degree from an accredited school within the previous 2 years may apply to available positions through this program. Qualifying degrees include vocational, associate’s, bachelor’s, master’s, and professional degrees. This program lasts 1 to 2 years and includes mentorship and formal training.

Presidential Management Fellows Program. This program is open to candidates who have completed an advanced degree, such as a master’s or professional degree, within the previous 2 years. After an assessment period, finalists apply to available positions, with each agency vying for the top candidates. Fellows work for 2 years in an excepted service position and receive senior-level mentorship and formal training.

Military and volunteer service

Veterans, military spouses, and Peace Corps and AmeriCorps volunteers may have more options to be considered for federal jobs than the typical applicant does, as described below.

Veterans. Military veterans may be eligible for Veterans’ Preference, which assigns points toward their consideration for a federal job. To qualify, veterans must have an honorable or general discharge from active duty lasting more than 180 days. Veterans who have a service-related disability or were awarded a Purple Heart may receive additional points.

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In addition, veterans may qualify for a few other special hiring authorities. For example, the Veterans’ Recruitment Appointment allows agencies to hire, outside the usual hiring (called “competitive”) process, eligible veterans to an excepted service position up to GS-11.

Military spouses. Eligible military spouses who relocate because of their husband’s or wife’s active-duty assignment may receive eligibility for federal vacancies outside the competitive process.

Volunteers. Peace Corps and AmeriCorps VISTA volunteers who successfully complete their service may have 1 year of eligibility outside the competitive process in applying for federal jobs.

Other

Some applicants, agencies, and positions are in the “excepted service” and follow different hiring procedures than those of the U.S. Office of Personnel Management.

Disabilities. Applicants who have a disability may be able to seek appointment outside the competitive process to a position for which they are qualified. To be eligible, candidates must have a severe physical, cognitive, or emotional disability and must submit a certification letter from their State Vocational Rehabilitation Office. After 2 years, workers may qualify for a permanent appointment in the same position.

Other excepted service. Excepted service agencies and departments include the U.S. Department of State, the United States Supreme Court, and the Library of Congress. Other agencies may have excepted service positions that require in-demand skills in critical occupations, such as lawyers. Vacancy announcements for excepted service agencies, departments, and positions are often available directly from the hiring agency’s website, rather than through USAJOBS. Article provided by the Bureau of Labor Statistics

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7 Ways to Make Your Job Search Easier

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osing a job can send you into a downward spiral of panic quickly. Bills still need to be paid and you still need to buy the essentials, like groceries and daily living supplies. If you are like most people, you probably did not prepare for this sudden life change and do not have much money in reserve.

The panic and anxiety you feel may actually hinder the progress you make in searching for a job because these feelings could make you lose focus on the task at hand. It is time to take a deep breath. Losing a job is not the end of the world, although it sometimes seems that way. There are several things you can do to make searching for a job easier and alleviate a lot of unneeded stress along the way.

Explore All of Your Skillsets

The panic and anxiety you feel may actually hinder the progress you make in searching for a job because these feelings could make you lose focus on the task at hand. It is time to take a deep breath.

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Today’s job market is full of competition and job seekers have to be open to new career paths. Take inventory of all your skills by writing them down on paper and you may just be surprised by the many things you are good at. After creating a list of your skills, you will be able to explore the job market in an organized manner and just may find a new niche for your expertise.

Be Creative in Your Search

Creativity is the way to get noticed. If you find a job on a website, newspaper ad, or even on a window posting that really interests you, search for the company’s address and either mail in the application and your resume or hand-deliver it with a smile on your face!

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Job loss is nothing to be ashamed of or embarVisit Job Fairs rassed about and you should spread the word Job fairs are conventions that bring employamongst your friends, family, and network coners and potential employees together under one nections like a wildfire. The old saying, “It’s not roof. They are a great way to get you some face what you know, it’s who you know” is still very time with companies that are hiring and will get applicable in the job market. Many people find your out of the house for a while! When you work through word-of-mouth advertisement and catch wind of a job fair in your community, load this is the time in your life when you need an up on some freshly printed resumes and hit the army to help you find a new job. ground running. When employers attend job fairs Check Your Email Diligently it is important to understand that they have posiEmail is an effective tool for communicating tions they need filled and are actively seeking with others quickly. Employers are using email qualified candidates like you! Dress in interviewmore frequently now to contact applicants and When applying for a job, you appropriate attire and be ready to impress those you want to ensure that you are checking for and who just may offer you a job. looking at these messages diligently. The best way to get your email messages quickly is to have an email application on your cell phone.

Whenever you receive new emails, a notification will appear on your phone and you can read and respond from just about anywhere. When contacted by a potential employer, you want to be among the first to respond as this shows your dedication.

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When applying for a job, you should customize your resume and cover letter to demonstrate that you are the perfect candidate for the position. It is important to remember that your resume should be an accurate representation of you; do not mislead potential employers with false information as this could come back to haunt you. Be honest and put your best foot forward.

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viewer by sending a thank you note. This will go a long way in demonstrating that you are a professional and may persuade the employer to hold onto your resume in the event that a position opens up in the future. You always want to leave your endeavor on a high note.

Losing a job can be very stressful and downright scary. Searching for a new job should be viewed like embarking on an adventure of a lifetime.

When you use the tools and skills available to you, it could lead to a very successful new beginning. It could take many weeks, or even months, to find the source of your next paycheck, but when it’s done right you could end up with the career of your dreams.

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