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> Which Direction For My Career

There comes a time for most people when they ask themselves about which direction they should take for their career. For some, this question is asked before their career even begins, perhaps even before entering college.

In most cases, the sooner you can decide on the direction that you would like to take your career, the better. Forethought and planning can help make the decision making process easier earlier on in your career. The first thing you need to remember is that you will likely not start off at the top of the ladder, but rather that you will need to work your way up to your goal career position.

One of the primary considerations when deciding on the directionality of your career is education requirements. Are there special degrees or certificates that you will need to advance your career and where are they available? Time may be a factor, especially if you are already working in the career field of your choice. There may be options of night schools or correspondence courses to get the degrees and certificates necessary to advance your career.

By defining your goals as clearly as possible, armed with information, you can set a course for career fulfillment and find a time frame that will suit your needs and career advancement.

Deciding on the direction you would like to take your career in is not an easy decision to make, nor one you should make hastily. Take your time and clearly define where you want to be in one year, three years, five years and ten years. Research for information to help you understand what you will need to accomplish to meet these goals.
Interview Techniques

Public speaking seems to be a problem with most people so it is no surprise that most people spend countless hours preparing for an interview as if they are going to speak in front of thousands of people.

Why is the Interview so Important?

Simply said; if you want the job then you better nail the interview. The interview is the gateway to having the job offered to you. If you are confident in your abilities and can vocalize them then you will more then likely receive and offer.

How can I prepare for the Interview?

First thing is to make sure you are well groomed. It is ok to dress up in a dark suit and matching tie for men or a nice dark business suit for women. Men should be clean shaven with a neat hair cut. Women should have their hair neat and also wear stockings and matching shoes. Heals are ok but not to the point where the woman seems awkward walking in them. Another thing you can do is practice what you are going to say to the interviewer in front of a mirror or other people.

Other Interview Techniques

Always shake the interviewers hand firmly, sit straight up, and pay attention. Always make sure to answer the interviewers questions accurately and concisely. It is a good idea to study about the companys history and current events just in case there is a mention of it. Always be prepared and do not let your eyes wander around the room. Do not bite your fingernails or show any signs of outward nervousness. The interviewer will read your body language and even though body language doesnt show your ability to perform a job, the interviewer will still take it into consideration.
Is this Career Right for Me?

Are you happy when you wake up in the morning knowing that you are going in to work? Do you feel as if you have hit your peak at your job? Can you honestly say that you love what you do? Some people can not answer these questions positively and if this is you, then you need to decide if the career you are in is right for you.

First off take the time to go over the different things that you like or love to do daily. Do any of those have anything to do with the career you are currently in? Most people pick careers according to what they liked to do either in school or outside of school. For instance, someone who loves to calculate things and look at problems from an analytical aspect may pursue a career in mathematics, accounting, or some other financial field. There are plenty of self assessing tests out there that will help you to pinpoint your strengths and weaknesses. People who more then likely dont like their careers probably consider it to be something that is mundane and repetitive. They begin to feel like robots in doing the same thing day to day. They need a little change in their lives and their current career doesnt provide them with any hope.

The key to any career path is to figure out what you like to do and apply it to a career. Take some of the tests that are out there to determine what career would be a good fit for you and try the careers that are in that category. If you find later on down the line you realize you made a mistake then slowly transition into a different career path. Trust me; its not the end of the world!

New series of mini-courses introduced for the ESR Safe Hiring Certification Training — the first and only online educational and professional development courses in safe hiring and employment screening.

Novato, CA - Employment Screening Resources (ESR), a leading nationwide pre-employment background screening firm, announced today it has released a new series of mini-courses for the ESR Safe Hiring Certification Training — the first and only online educational and professional development courses in safe hiring and employment screening.

The four new modules enable users to take and complete installments of the ESR 30-hour intensive course. As an approved provider of human resources programs by the Human Resources Certification Institute (HRCI), HR professionals can also take the programs to receive recertification credits.

The online course is the first in-depth training and education opportunity aimed at employers, human resource and security professionals, background screeners and anyone responsible for risk management and due diligence in hiring. The 30-hour course contains 21 self-paced lessons, including a 190-page workbook and study guide and over 300 quiz questions. Each mini-course also includes a workbook and quiz questions. Successful completion of a course leads to a Certificate of Completion, marking a significant professional accomplishment.

The textbook for the course is the "Safe Hiring Manual-The Complete Guide to Keeping Criminals, Terrorists and Imposters Out of Your Workplace," the definitive book on safe hiring and pre-employment screening background checks by ESR President and attorney Lester S. Rosen. (Facts on Demand Press/512 pages).

"Given that the cost of employees is typically the largest single item in any firm’s budget, and employee problems and turnover represent a significant area of exposure to any firm, a professional development and educational course on how to minimize that risk is long overdue," explained attorney Lester S. Rosen, author of the course and president of ESR. "These mini courses are aimed at helping employers and hiring professionals exercise due diligence in hiring," he added, "and to learn techniques to legally and effectively avoid the legal and financial nightmare associated with a bad hire."

The modules focus on the following topics:

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Safe Hiring-The Legal Landscape, including negligent hiring and the Fair Credit Reporting Act (FCRA);

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The Effective use of the Application, Interview and Reference Checking Processes and other pre- and post-hire tools;

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Pre-employment Screening and Criminal Records,

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The Mechanics of Safe Hiring and Background Checks for Employers.

The courses can be utilized as part of a training program for Human Resources, Security, background screening firms or anyone else with hiring responsibilities. They can also serve as part of an on-the-job training requirement. Completing the courses will help employers demonstrate due diligence, minimize risks related to hiring and reduce costs associated with poor hiring. The courses also provide tools and forms necessary to implement a program for cost-effective screening that also helps provide legal protection. The course also offers a self-audit that measures the effectiveness of the current hiring procedures.

Additional topics include selecting and working with screening firms, international background checks, drug testing, preventing workplace violence, terrorist searches, the pros and cons of databases, preventing theft and embezzlement and Sarbanes-Oxley compliance.

More information about the course is available at: http://www.esrcheck.com/ESRonlineSafeHiringCourse.php.”>http://www.esrcheck.com/ESRonlineSafeHiringCourse.php.

The courses are also offered through BRB Publications, the nation’s premier publisher of sourcebooks used for locating public records.

About Employment Screening Resources

Employment Screening Resources (ESR) is the firm that wrote the book on pre-employment background screening checks, "The Safe Hiring Manual-The Complete Guide to Keeping Criminals, Terrorists and Imposters Out of Your Workplace." ESR was also ranked as the top background-screening firm in the United States in the first independent study of the industry. ESR’s mission is to bring professional consulting resources to an industry that largely focuses on providing data as a commodity. ESR combines human resources, public records and legal expertise in providing employers with fast, accurate and cost-effective employment pre-screening nationwide. ESR specializes in legal compliance, criminal records, reference checking, drug testing and international background screenings. From its national headquarters in Novato, California, ESR serves employers across the United States from start-ups to

divisions of Fortune 500 companies through its 24/7 online state of the art ESRnet system.

Contact:

Jared Callahan, Client Services Director

Employment Screening Resources (ESR)

PH: 415-898-0044, ext. 240

web: www.ESRcheck.com

This press release was distributed through eMediawire by Human Resources Marketer (HR Marketer: www.HRmarketer.com) on behalf of the company listed above.

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