Blog Entries for jamestomerson

Job Search Tips for College Students

james@vhmnetwork.com — Mon, 26 Jul 2010 17:00:00 +0100

As the graduation season approaches near, college students from all across start looking for jobs. Students face stiff competition find jobs, as the job market gets tougher. Considering the importance of the first job, which is the stepping stone to future career of college students, it becomes utmost important to do advance preparation. Job search is definitely a time consuming process which also requires a great amount of hard work. To beat out the competition and make the job search process e [...]

10 Resume Mistakes that Put off Employers

james@vhmnetwork.com — Sat, 24 Jul 2010 17:00:00 +0100

Job resumes are meant to play a crucial role. To write a perfect resume, candidates need to tailor it to the industry requirements. And the best resume is that which presents you as a solution provider to an employer's problems. If you can prove yourself worth solving the employer's problems, they will hire you immediately. However, candidates make a lot of mistakes while writing a resume. To craft a perfect resume, you need to be aware of the mistakes that you can make while making it. [...]

Top 7 Tips on Managing Your Digital Job Search

james@vhmnetwork.com — Wed, 21 Jul 2010 17:00:00 +0100

Are you getting the most out of your job search on the internet? With a wrong approach, you can turn off potential employers. Jobseekers need to aware of the little slip-ups that can ruin their chances of getting hired. Most of the time, you may not even be aware that you are making small mistakes during your digital job search, turning off employers you target. Given below are some of the most important tips or job search secrets that come straight from reputable recruiters.

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Types of Accounting Careers

james@vhmnetwork.com — Sun, 18 Jul 2010 17:00:00 +0100

Accountants are responsible for providing the data required to make an assessment of the current and future economic activities. They work for government agencies, businesses, non-profit organizations and individuals among others. Accountants perform a variety of tasks or duties, apart from preparation of financial statements. They also perform duties like calculating the computing cost, planning tax strategy, taking part in business acquisitions, calculating efficiency gains for upcoming [...]

How to Become a Registered Nurse

james@vhmnetwork.com — Sun, 18 Jul 2010 17:00:00 +0100

Registered nursing happens to be the largest healthcare industry occupation in the United States. Owing to the growing focus on preventive care, there is a high demand for registered nurses in the healthcare industry. Registered nurses (RNs) are required in large numbers to cater to the requirements of the growing elderly population. If you have a keen interest in helping people improve their lives, becoming a registered nurse can prove to be one of the most satisfied career options for you. To [...]

How to Choose Your College Degree Major

james@vhmnetwork.com — Mon, 12 Jul 2010 17:00:00 +0100

It requires effort to narrow down the list of your selected college majors. To become successful in your career, you need to choose a major that matches your skill sets, interests and values. You should be very clear about what you enjoy doing. Students should make an assessment of their skills and interests. Depending on the talents and skills you possess, you should choose an appropriate a college degree major. If you are unclear about what you really enjoy doing, selecting a major can prove t [...]

How to Dress for an Interview: Success Tips for Men & Women

james@vhmnetwork.com — Sun, 11 Jul 2010 17:00:00 +0100

How to Dress for an Interview: Success Tips for Men & Women
It is the interview attire that offers you an opportunity to create a good first impression with the interviewer. So, after you have successfully landed a job interview, be ready to make the most of your opportunity to dress for an interview. It is believed that 80% of the first impression that you make is formed during the first two minutes of your meeting with the employer. And it's human nature to judge a book by its cov [...]

Retail Marketing Careers: Jobs & Employment

james@vhmnetwork.com — Tue, 06 Jul 2010 17:00:00 +0100

The retail business is witnessing a ‘boom'. Due to continuous growth in retail marketing, job opportunities for aspiring candidates have been abundant. If you have a keen interest in making a career in the retail industry, you can choose from a wide range of careers. Candidates can enter areas like store management, central management, merchandising and buying among others. Depending on your talents, skills and aptitude, you can choose careers that suit you best.

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Restaurant Manager: Making a Career in Management

james@vhmnetwork.com — Mon, 05 Jul 2010 17:00:00 +0100

If you have a passion for taking up management positions in the field of culinary arts, you can consider becoming a restaurant manager. Best job opportunities will be available to those who possess an advanced degree in restaurant management or institutional food service management. A manager's job position in the food preparation industry is truly a rewarding career. At the same time it brings multiple job challenges which you will need to meet successfully. To best prepare yourself for thi [...]

Computer Software Engineer: Career Information

james@vhmnetwork.com — Sat, 03 Jul 2010 17:00:00 +0100

In the year 2008, computer systems software engineers occupied around 395,000 jobs while computer applications software engineers occupied 515,000 jobs in the United States. There is growing demand for computer engineers. With the continuing advancement information technology, job growth is driven more and more. Becoming a computer engineer is one of the most profitable careers in the field of information technology. To make a successful career in this field, candidates need to be equipped with [...]

Top 10 Healthcare Careers

james@vhmnetwork.com — Wed, 23 Jun 2010 17:00:00 +0100

Healthcare is today one of the largest industries. In the year 2008, the industry provided around 14.3 million jobs to salaried workers in the United States. Career prospects for healthcare occupations are excellent through to the year 2018. The rapid growth in the elderly population creates a continuous demand for trained healthcare professionals. Hiring for these occupations continues at an alarming rate. Those who have a strong passion for helping people improve their lives can always conside [...]

Tips to Get Hired after a Long Period of Unemployment

james@vhmnetwork.com — Mon, 21 Jun 2010 17:00:00 +0100

Almost everyone passes through a phase of unemployment or job loss. It only becomes a major cause of worry when the period of unemployment extends too long. Jobseekers get depressed more and more as the period elongates. Job loss or unemployment has its negative effect both on one's professional and personal life. Though job losses are natural, jobseekers should prepare themselves in advance for the situation as they signal the signs of a job loss or job layoff. Given below are some importan [...]

How to Become a Travel Agent

james@vhmnetwork.com — Wed, 16 Jun 2010 17:00:00 +0100

The travel and hospitality industry is both huge and popular, offering a host of career opportunities for aspiring candidates. One of the most lucrative career options in this industry is becoming a travel agent. The main role of a travel agent is to make people's travel a comfortable and wonderful experience, by providing best possible options. There are many areas travel agents can choose to specialize in including leisure travel, business travel, destination travel, medical travel etc. In [...]

How to Ruin Your Reputation in the Workplace

james@vhmnetwork.com — Sun, 13 Jun 2010 17:00:00 +0100

It can take years to build your reputation. But a moment is enough to ruin it. With the availability of so many social networking platforms on the internet and more and more people being a part of them, it is never too hard to ruin your work reputation. There are multiple ways to destroy your reputation in the workplace. There are opportunities for blogging about your boss, twittering about your consumers and updating your status on Facebook among others. However, if you are not too careful and [...]

How to Become a Camera Operator

james@vhmnetwork.com — Sun, 06 Jun 2010 17:00:00 +0100

The entertainment industry has to offer a host of career opportunities. If you have a strong passion for shooting videos and movies, you can consider becoming a camera operator. Plenty of work opportunities await candidates in this occupation. The main job duty of camera operators is to handle the shooting and lighting tasks during a shoot. These professionals are specially trained to shoot videos, movies, commercials, TV shows etc. If you aspire to become a camera operator, you should know abou [...]

Top 10 Careers in Finance

james@vhmnetwork.com — Tue, 01 Jun 2010 17:00:00 +0100

Though the finance sector was the most affected by global economy downturn, it has once again made a comeback. Finance companies have begun hiring candidates for various job positions in this industry. It is a time when candidates should be ready to take the advantage by making a career in finance. There are multiple career options that you can choose from it if you have a strong passion for working in the field of finance. To have a successful career in this sector, you should be well informed [...]

Teaching, An Honored Profession

james@vhmnetwork.com — Sun, 30 May 2010 17:00:00 +0100

Teaching is a dignified profession, as teachers play a crucial role for the development of students into responsible human being. Aptly termed as nation builders, a career in teaching brings a lot of job satisfaction to candidates. The profession offers a host of career possibilities for candidates. Aspiring candidates can choose to work as elementary school teachers, high school teachers, public school teachers etc. To make a successful career in teaching, you need to equip yourself with all th [...]

Career Assessment, Tests, Tools & Their Benefits

james@vhmnetwork.com — Wed, 19 May 2010 17:00:00 +0100

If you are confused deciding the right career path for yourself, career assessment tests can be of great help. As the test makes it obvious, it is the assessment of your career. These tests comprise a series of assessment tools to take stock of your current careers and diagnose the most suitable career options for candidates. You can easily find a number of such career tests online. Some may ask you to pay an upfront fee while there are others which are offered free of cost.

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Job Interviewing Top 10 Tips for Success

james@vhmnetwork.com — Mon, 17 May 2010 17:00:00 +0100

Being nervous on the approach of an interview is normal. Most of the people feel a sense of nervousness when they arrive at the interviewing venue. What is important is to remember that you have been called for a job interview because employers consider you might be the right person. It is a jobseeker's opportunity to confirm the employer's belief that you are best suited for a job position you have applied and have been invited. Once you start facing interviewing process, equipped with [...]

8 Most Powerful Career Strategies for Women

james@vhmnetwork.com — Wed, 12 May 2010 17:00:00 +0100

Are women really becoming increasingly successful in the workforce? Do women hold a greater number of executive and managerial job positions today? The fact is - yes, women have become more career oriented and they continue to become successful whether it is about occupying jobs in male dominated industries or owning their own business. Another important fact is that there are many industries where women are earning less even today. Compared to men-earned dollars, drops for women earnings can be [...]