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> 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!
Career Planning Considerations

There are a variety of factors to take into consideration when choosing the path you will take toward a new career. You will need to assess what you already possess in terms of skills, education, and experience that will apply to your new career. Next, you should consider what you need to break into the industry. If you have what it takes to get into the industry or are already there, consider what you will need to move to the position that you want. Knowing yourself, your finances, and the industry youve chosen inside and out is essential to career planning. Here are a few questions to ask yourself.

Do you need a degree, a certificate, or a skill set that you can obtain through a class to succeed in your new career?

If so, do you have the time and money to finance this education? Can you take out loans, take your classes online, or take some time off work to get this education?

Do you need to be certified? If so, a very specific career path has most likely been mapped out and followed. Find out what others in your area have done, where they’ve gone to school, and where to register for the exam to pass your certification. This will save you a considerable amount of time as you research what you need to do.

Are you sure this career is what you want? Is the time and money invested in education and entry level positions worth it to you? Will the job pay enough money to finance the lifestyle you want to live? Are the day to day characteristics of your new career compatible with your temperament and values? Realistically assessing your interests and capabilities could save you years if you are honest and sure that you are choosing your new career for the right reasons.
Careers, The Correct Qualifications

Knowing what those at the top of your chosen industry have accomplished in order to reach their positions will be one of the most helpful things you can do for your career. Getting these correct qualifications for yourself should be your first priority as far as achieving your goals.

Go online and look at resumes that are posted. Check out the bios of top CEOs. Read articles on the business and as many books as you can find on the industry in which you are interested. Because few people will follow the same path to the top, make a list of entry level, mid level, and upper level positions that different people in the business have acquired. You may find that it is easier to make your way into a related industry and then transfer over to your career of choice. By looking at what those who have come before have done, you can shape your path accordingly.

Education is the logical first step when training for a career. Online classes and night school have made it possible to train for a new career while maintaining your day job. In the event that you need a higher degree that you can’t get through the Internet, there are a variety of grants and loans available to fund your education. If you are confident that the career you are training for is really what you want and that this career will give you the funds to repay the steep fees for a higher degree, this may be the best choice. Networking in grad school may do more for your career than the classes you take.

On the other hand, hands on experience is a great teacher as well. Look for assistantships, internships, and volunteer work in the industry of your choice. You may find that another career is more to your liking. The process of acquiring the correct qualifications for a given career may show you a totally different career that you didn’t even know existed.

ROSELAND, NJ —
Private sector employment increased by 107,000
in August, according to today’s ADP National Employment Report(SM). The
ADP National Employment Report, created by ADP® Employer Services in
partnership with Macroeconomic Advisers, LLC, is based on actual payroll
data and measures the change in total nonfarm private employment each
month.

“We are pleased the ADP National Employment Report has established itself
as a valued data point,” said Gary Butler, President and Chief Operating
Officer, CEO-elect of Automatic Data Processing, Inc. “The ADP Report has
become an important resource that should be considered when assessing the
national employment situation.”

“Total nonfarm private employment grew 107,000 from July to August on a
seasonally adjusted basis, according to the ADP National Employment
Report,” said Joel Prakken, Chairman of Macroeconomic Advisers, LLC.
“These findings indicate that establishment employment continued to grow
sluggishly in August.”

Interpreting the Report

Providing real-time information about employment in the United States, the
ADP National Employment Report is an additional assessment of American
business and economic conditions. Findings are represented as both a
monthly employment level number and a change in monthly employment level
number. Employment level represents the total number of private sector
jobs present in the U.S. economy at a single point in time. Change in
monthly employment level represents the increase or decrease in the total
nonfarm private employment level since the prior month.

To obtain additional information about the ADP National Employment Report,
access the full schedule of future release dates, and subscribe to monthly
e-mail alerts and RSS feeds, please visit www.ADPemploymentreport.com. The
September 2006 ADP National Employment Report will be released on
Wednesday, October 4, 2006 at 8:15 a.m. EDT.

About the ADP National Employment Report(SM)

The ADP National Employment Report, sponsored by ADP®, was developed and
is maintained by Macroeconomic Advisers, LLC. It is a measure of
employment based on a large, statistically significant, and anonymous
subset of ADP payroll data that represents employees working in all 19 of
the major North American Industrial Classification (NAICS) private
industrial sectors. The data is collected for pay periods that include the
week of the 12th of each month, and processed with statistical
methodologies similar to those used by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics
(the BLS) to compute employment from its monthly survey of establishments.

Empirical analysis performed by Macroeconomic Advisers suggests that the
ADP National Employment Report is a better advance indicator of the monthly
change in establishment employment than available consensus forecasts, and
that it anticipates revisions to the BLS measure.

For a description of the underlying data and the statistical properties of
the series, please see “ADP National Employment Report: Development
Methodology” at http://ADPemploymentreport.com/methodology.aspx.

About ADP

Automatic Data Processing, Inc. (NYSE: ADP), with nearly $9 billion in
revenues and more than 570,000 clients worldwide, is one of the largest
providers of a broad range of premier, mission-critical, cost-effective
transaction processing and information-based business solutions. ADP®
Employer Services (ES), a division of ADP, offers the widest range of HR,
payroll, and benefits administration solutions from a single source, to
meet the extensive business needs of employers worldwide. Built with more
than 50 years of industry experience, ADP ES’ cost-effective, easy-to-use
solutions provide superior value to companies of all sizes. Approximately
540,000 companies rely on ADP ES for unparalleled service and compliance
expertise, allowing them to focus on other core activities. For more
information about ADP ES or to contact a local ADP sales office, reach us
at 1.800.225.5237 or visit the company’s Web site at www.ADP.com.

About Macroeconomic Advisers, LLC

Macroeconomic Advisers, LLC (MA) has been the most trusted source for U.S.
macroeconomic forecasts and commentary, monetary and fiscal policy
analysis, and econometric modeling for over 20 years. MA has three primary
service lines: (1) Macroeconomic Modeling. MA licenses its structural
econometric model of the U.S. economy to firms who use it to produce their
own macroeconomic forecasts; (2) U.S. Economic Forecasts. MA produces
monthly economic forecasts, weekly economic commentaries, and analysis of
economic indicators; (3) Monetary Policy Insights (MPI). Directed by MA
co-founder and former Federal Reserve Board Governor Laurence Meyer, MPI
ties MA’s economic forecasts to the prospective course of monetary policy
and the resulting implications for fixed-income markets. MA’s clients
include leading financial service firms, nonfinancial corporations, key
policymaking agencies of the U.S. government, as well as State and Foreign
Government agencies. Additional information on Macroeconomic Advisers, LLC
is available on the company’s Web site, www.MacroAdvisers.com.

The ADP National Employment Report is a trademark and service mark of ADP
of North America, Inc.

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Jackie Savage
Cohn & Wolfe for ADP
(212) 798-9518
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> Planning Your Career

One of the most important decisions we make in our lives involves our careers. More than just having a job, a career is a life choice, a journey that we choose for ourselves for gainful employment and fulfillment of our lives. For many people, planning a career begins right after high school when deciding on which college to attend and what courses to take. For others, career planning takes place a little later in life, perhaps after having settled a family and a home.

Planning your career is not too dissimilar to planning a dinner party. There are preparations that need to be made if your dinner party is to be a success. The same preparations need to be made for your career. Look at your career as if it were a ladder, you dont start at the top of the ladder instantly, you work your way up from the bottom or near bottom to get to where you want to be - at the top.

One of the first decisions you need to make is to decide on the career you wish to follow. Researching the career field prior to any further decision making is key. Find out what necessary steps you will need to take in the way of education, certification and experience to get to the pinnacle of your career.

Talking with professionals in the career field of your choice can help you find out and decide which path is best for you to take on your way to the career of your dreams.

MIAMI, FL —
Atlantis Business Development Corporation, Inc.
(OTCBB: ABSD) has announced the participation by the largest Lexus and
Toyota dealerships in the United States. These two South Florida automobile
dealerships have joined in the EFTAS Employment Program. Lexus of Kendall
and Kendall Toyota of Miami, Florida join a growing list of
community-focused businesses offering to participate in the EFTAS program
which assists our military men and women, as they return home to their
communities.

About EFTAS:

EFTAS (Employment for the Armed Services) is an organization www.eftas.org
dedicated to helping active duty military personnel find employment, prior
to and on the heels of their return home from active duty. The site will be
useful for all Veterans, as well. EFTAS is in the planning stages of
developing its unique website that will provide the functionality of the
leading electronic job posting websites, such as www.hotjobs.com, but for
military personnel only.

In addition, EFTAS, a wholly owned subsidiary of Atlantis, is in the
process of exploring other avenues for supporting the employment needs of
our returning military personnel, such as collaborating with career fair
operators, job training organizations, direct hiring employers, and
executive search firms.

About Lexus of Kendall:

Lexus of Kendall holds the distinction of being the world’s largest online
Lexus dealer. Further, the dealership is the proud recipient of this
year’s “Elite of Lexus” award for exceptional owner satisfaction in both
sales and service.

About Kendall Toyota of Miami:

Kendall Toyota is the leading Toyota dealer in Miami. In addition, the
dealership serves the greater South Florida area including Ft. Lauderdale,
West Palm Beach, Hollywood, and Homestead.

About Atlantis Business Development:

Atlantis Business Development Corporation Inc. (OTCBB: ABSD)

The Company (http://www.atlantisbdc.com) has elected to be regulated as a
business development company in accordance with the provisions of the
Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended. The business development
company form of business is a vehicle established by Congress to allow
smaller, retail investors to participate in and benefit from investing in
small private businesses as well as the revitalization of larger private
companies. As a business development company, ABSD is engaged in providing
debt and equity financing to public and private companies. In addition, we
provide access to private equity funds, for working capital, acquisitions,
management buyouts, projects and special situations. ABSD offers its
clients a “one stop shop” of equity and senior, subordinated, structured
and mezzanine debt to realize their business development objectives.

ABSD plans to achieve the level of success and implement a growth strategy
similar to other established business development companies, such as
American Capital Strategies, Ltd. On the NASDAQ, a publicly traded business
development company with capital resources of approximately $8.4 billion
(http://www.americancapital.com).

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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.
Career Planning and Me

Career planning is exactly what it sounds like: planning a career that makes the most of your interests and goals, suits your temperament, and maximizes your education. Traditionally done once at the beginning of adulthood, today this is a process that has become a lifelong endeavor as those in the workforce must keep up with the constant changes of the economy and the demands of our society.

It begins with assessing your current situation, not just financially or at work, but your personal state of mind as well. Do you enjoy organizing things or working within a certain time period and leaving it there when you go home? Are you better at leading people or working alone? Do you prefer to be outside or inside? Do you have political, religious, or moral beliefs that compel you to get involved in a certain field? Anything, absolutely anything that truly inspires you can be made into a career. But first you have to identify what it is that inspires you and why.

Next, take a look around. Is there a name for the job that you want to do or are you a pioneer in the field? Is there a company who is hiring or do you need to create your own? Research what is available, what is lacking, and what is related to what you want to do. Now take your research a step further. Try out an internship or a volunteer position, read books about those who have succeeded in your field, ask to shadow someone who does the job you’re aspiring for. Find out what others had to do to get to where you want to be: other jobs, experience, education. And then decide if it’s something that still interests you.

It’s best to follow these steps for more than one possible career choice, but not more than a few. Unless all of them bombs, you may very well find something that you’d like to try. Enroll in courses if need be or get your resume, interview outfit, and list of companies ready and start applying for entry level positions. Or both. And remember, nothing is ever set in stone. If this doesn’t work out after a few months or you decide you no longer like the career you’ve chosen a year later or 20 years later you can always go back to the drawing board and start again.

Ever thought that while searching for employment, work at home jobs would have to be a part of your option list? I sure didn’t.

When most people even hear the word ‘employment’ images of company cafeterias and car pooling lanes spring to mind. And those things are fine.

But everyone’s different…we all have our own employment needs AND issues.

Many corporate execs are burning out faster in the jungles and are seeking shelter with their own consulting firms…run ‘out of the house.’ It a growing trend and it point out the fact that working and living CAN be nicely woven together as a thought.

This year, more than any other year people searching for employment, work at home jobs have become top of mind decisions rather than drastic changes in lifestyle. More and more of us desire to commute less, to be with our families more, and to complain less.

Too much time is spent in complaining about job mode. Productivity suffers. Resentments are formed.

In my own case, I just tired of the entire process. Facing another packed to NYC train with people using cellphones with no regard for others, um, got tiring.

Again, this is opinion, but we all know that employment and jobs and careers are the motor that keeps the family running financially. So to dismiss its worth seems ridiculous. But I believe that there is a balance that needs to find itself. A happy place where work does not take over life. Where men and women don’t HAVE to bring office issues home.

Home is for family.

That’s why when it comes to all things relating to employment work at home jobs have to be in the consideration set. At least for this guy.

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> Careers, The Correct Qualifications

Knowing what those at the top of your chosen industry have accomplished in order to reach their positions will be one of the most helpful things you can do for your career. Getting these correct qualifications for yourself should be your first priority as far as achieving your goals.

Go online and look at resumes that are posted. Check out the bios of top CEOs. Read articles on the business and as many books as you can find on the industry in which you are interested. Because few people will follow the same path to the top, make a list of entry level, mid level, and upper level positions that different people in the business have acquired. You may find that it is easier to make your way into a related industry and then transfer over to your career of choice. By looking at what those who have come before have done, you can shape your path accordingly.

Education is the logical first step when training for a career. Online classes and night school have made it possible to train for a new career while maintaining your day job. In the event that you need a higher degree that you can’t get through the Internet, there are a variety of grants and loans available to fund your education. If you are confident that the career you are training for is really what you want and that this career will give you the funds to repay the steep fees for a higher degree, this may be the best choice. Networking in grad school may do more for your career than the classes you take.

On the other hand, hands on experience is a great teacher as well. Look for assistantships, internships, and volunteer work in the industry of your choice. You may find that another career is more to your liking. The process of acquiring the correct qualifications for a given career may show you a totally different career that you didn’t even know existed.
Starting a New Career

Starting a new career can be a daunting venture, especially when you have acquired a lifetime’s worth of financial responsibilities and obligations. Nothing, however, is impossible, no matter how strapped for time and money you are currently. All it takes is a well thought out plan and diligence and you can soon be starting a new career.

First, think very seriously about what you want to do. Why have you chosen this new career? Is it completely different from what you are doing now? Are there aspects of your current job that apply to your new career as far as contacts, experience, or education? Does this new career require learning a whole new skill set and industry or is it a matter of upgrading your education to the next level? Make a list of all the assets you already possess that you can bring to a new career. Include personal skills and qualifications as well as natural instincts and inclinations. Some things can’t be taught and if you have a natural predilection for the skills needed for your new career, this may take you further than you think.

Next, determine the steps you will need to take in order to arrive at a position in your new career. To help you do this, talk to people currently working the job you have chosen. How did they get where they are? Would they have done anything differently? Do they have any recommendations? Do you need a degree? Online classes and schools are all over the internet and will allow you to study while keeping your job. Do you need an apprenticeship to establish yourself? Try and find one that pays you. Even a small stipend can help you offset financial costs at home.

With planning and patience, you can start a new career without putting your current home situation at risk. Take one step at a time and allow yourself as long as it takes to complete it before going on to the next one. Your new career isn’t going to disappear while you spend time properly preparing for it.
DLet’s put it all into perspective: the U.S. has an unemployment rate hovering at just above the 5% level (although much higher in ethnic populations). Iraq has an unemployment rate in the 75% range.

How on earth do they live?

We are all aware of the difficulties of being out of work -the financial pressures, the emotional trauma, the ruin of so many marriages and families, and the overall cost to society. The effects of unemployment on personal dreams of success wreak havoc with the self-esteem and self-confidence of those without work. In a society that glorifies money, power, and celebrity above all else, the have-nots carry the taint of failure and view themselves as losers. They can no longer compete with their peers, keep up with the Joneses, or live the lifestyle to which they have aspired for so long.

But if 3 out of 4 of your neighbors, family, and friends are jobless, the equation changes. You may live in poverty, unsure of when the next meal will materialize, but just about everyone else is in the same boat. Begging, bartering, and haggling over the exchange of meager basics becomes the standard lifestyle. Aspirations of success are tossed aside for the more immediate goal of survival. It is the few individuals who actually have work and a regular income who are the aliens in the crowd.

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> Look Well Into the Future When Career Planning

Although the initial stages of career planning are crucial to success, looking well into the future when career planning is essential if that success is going to be maintained. Careers change, the market changes, the economy changes. If you want to make sure that you remain a hot commodity in your career, you need to make sure that you can roll with the punches.

The best way to look into the future, you must start by looking into the past. What have been the trends of your industry? Where has its competition come from in the past? What companies have survived and which haven’t? Why?

Next, look at the current state of the new industry in which you hope to work and ask the same questions. Choose case studies in the form of major companies. Find out who the key players are in these companies and check out their career path. What did they do after school and entry level positions? Read business journals and check out industry forums online. Where is the current threat coming from? What are people saying about the future of the industry? How will that affect your ability to get a job in your chosen career and keep it five, ten, twenty years down the road?

Now, look at both of these groups of facts and consider your future. What areas will you need to acquire frequent updates on information and skills in order to maintain your position and move up? A certain amount of critical thinking is necessary to prepare yourself for the possible twists and turns of the market as it concerns your chosen career. By assessing the past, taking note of the present, and planning for the future, you will have a much higher chance of not only holding onto your new career but excelling at it as well.

    PARADISE TOWNSHIP, Pa., Feb. 16 /PRNewswire/ -- Mount Airy Resort &
Casino announced today that it has opened an Employment Center and is
accepting job applications to fill up to 1,000 permanent jobs at the
resort, which will open in Fall 2007. Applicants interested in working in
the hospitality and gaming industry can also apply online at
http://www.mtairyresort.com or http://www.mountairyresortandcasino.com.
    The new Mount Airy Employment Center is located at 119 Mulberry Street
in Scranton, PA and is open from 9:00 am to 5:00 pm Monday through Friday.
Job seekers can also apply in person at the PA CareerLink in Monroe County
located at the Route 611 Merchants Plaza in Tannersville, PA or the PA
CareerLink in Lackawanna County located at 135 Franklin Avenue in Scranton,
PA. Both CareerLink offices are open Monday through Friday from 8:00 am to
4:00 pm.
    “We have already received an overwhelming response from area residents
interested in working at the new Mount Airy Resort & Casino,” said Dr. Lisa
DeNaples, daughter of owner Louis DeNaples, who noted that the company has
already received more than 800 resumes. “We are committed to working with
local residents and local businesses to ensure that Northeast Pennsylvania
benefits from the economic engine that gaming represents. We are making a
concerted effort to hire local contractors and local vendors and we look
forward to hiring local residents to fill positions at our hotel and
casino.”
    Mount Airy Resort & Casino will also be involved in several job fairs
for potential applicants in the coming months. Individuals interested in
obtaining additional information about the resort may contact Mount Airy
directly at 1-877-MTAIRY-1 (1-877-682-4791).
    About Mount Airy Resort & Casino
    Located in Paradise Township in the Pocono Mountain region, the Mount
Airy Resort & Casino will be located at the site of the famous Mount Airy
Lodge. Louis DeNaples, the owner of the facility, was awarded a slots
license by the Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board in December 2006. Phase 1
of construction represents a $412 million investment that commenced in July
2006. Upon opening in Fall 2007, Mount Airy Resort & Casino will offer a
200-room hotel, restaurants, entertainment venues, retail shopping, meeting
space, and a casino with up to 2,500 slot machines. Construction will
continue after the opening, providing for an additional 200 hotel rooms, up
to 3,000 slot machines and a 31,000-square-foot retail shopping bridge by
the completion of the first year of operations. The master plan for the
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> Careers, The Correct Qualifications

Knowing what those at the top of your chosen industry have accomplished in order to reach their positions will be one of the most helpful things you can do for your career. Getting these correct qualifications for yourself should be your first priority as far as achieving your goals.

Go online and look at resumes that are posted. Check out the bios of top CEOs. Read articles on the business and as many books as you can find on the industry in which you are interested. Because few people will follow the same path to the top, make a list of entry level, mid level, and upper level positions that different people in the business have acquired. You may find that it is easier to make your way into a related industry and then transfer over to your career of choice. By looking at what those who have come before have done, you can shape your path accordingly.

Education is the logical first step when training for a career. Online classes and night school have made it possible to train for a new career while maintaining your day job. In the event that you need a higher degree that you can’t get through the Internet, there are a variety of grants and loans available to fund your education. If you are confident that the career you are training for is really what you want and that this career will give you the funds to repay the steep fees for a higher degree, this may be the best choice. Networking in grad school may do more for your career than the classes you take.

On the other hand, hands on experience is a great teacher as well. Look for assistantships, internships, and volunteer work in the industry of your choice. You may find that another career is more to your liking. The process of acquiring the correct qualifications for a given career may show you a totally different career that you didn’t even know existed.
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.

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Creating Your Own Employment Security<
> Starting a New Career

Starting a new career can be a daunting venture, especially when you have acquired a lifetime’s worth of financial responsibilities and obligations. Nothing, however, is impossible, no matter how strapped for time and money you are currently. All it takes is a well thought out plan and diligence and you can soon be starting a new career.

First, think very seriously about what you want to do. Why have you chosen this new career? Is it completely different from what you are doing now? Are there aspects of your current job that apply to your new career as far as contacts, experience, or education? Does this new career require learning a whole new skill set and industry or is it a matter of upgrading your education to the next level? Make a list of all the assets you already possess that you can bring to a new career. Include personal skills and qualifications as well as natural instincts and inclinations. Some things can’t be taught and if you have a natural predilection for the skills needed for your new career, this may take you further than you think.

Next, determine the steps you will need to take in order to arrive at a position in your new career. To help you do this, talk to people currently working the job you have chosen. How did they get where they are? Would they have done anything differently? Do they have any recommendations? Do you need a degree? Online classes and schools are all over the internet and will allow you to study while keeping your job. Do you need an apprenticeship to establish yourself? Try and find one that pays you. Even a small stipend can help you offset financial costs at home.

With planning and patience, you can start a new career without putting your current home situation at risk. Take one step at a time and allow yourself as long as it takes to complete it before going on to the next one. Your new career isn’t going to disappear while you spend time properly preparing for it.

“Well, it’s happening. My employer, the County Health and Welfare System, is buying me out. I leave in April, 2002. Seems like a long time from now, but I know it’s really just around the corner. So how do I evaluate my skills? And how do I begin a new career? And how do I deal with the fear of the unknown, of the lack of income (other than the retirement check), of maybe working alone out of this office?”

This is an extract of an email I received this week from an AHBBO subscriber, Cecily. Just Friday, driving home from work, I heard that Ford was about to lay off between 4,000 and 5,000 employees from its U.S. operation. So nothing unusual about Cecily’s situation, unfortunately. Seems like every day we hear of more and more businesses being “forced” to downsize their workforces. What we don’t hear about every day is what happens to all those displaced workers.

Many people just look for another job, find one and get back into the ratrace, all the while anxiously monitoring the financial performance of their new employer, hoping they won’t get laid off again. For many, this is just the way the world works. And it always will be as long as they continue to work for someone else. (more…)

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> Career Planning and Me

Career planning is exactly what it sounds like: planning a career that makes the most of your interests and goals, suits your temperament, and maximizes your education. Traditionally done once at the beginning of adulthood, today this is a process that has become a lifelong endeavor as those in the workforce must keep up with the constant changes of the economy and the demands of our society.

It begins with assessing your current situation, not just financially or at work, but your personal state of mind as well. Do you enjoy organizing things or working within a certain time period and leaving it there when you go home? Are you better at leading people or working alone? Do you prefer to be outside or inside? Do you have political, religious, or moral beliefs that compel you to get involved in a certain field? Anything, absolutely anything that truly inspires you can be made into a career. But first you have to identify what it is that inspires you and why.

Next, take a look around. Is there a name for the job that you want to do or are you a pioneer in the field? Is there a company who is hiring or do you need to create your own? Research what is available, what is lacking, and what is related to what you want to do. Now take your research a step further. Try out an internship or a volunteer position, read books about those who have succeeded in your field, ask to shadow someone who does the job you’re aspiring for. Find out what others had to do to get to where you want to be: other jobs, experience, education. And then decide if it’s something that still interests you.

It’s best to follow these steps for more than one possible career choice, but not more than a few. Unless all of them bombs, you may very well find something that you’d like to try. Enroll in courses if need be or get your resume, interview outfit, and list of companies ready and start applying for entry level positions. Or both. And remember, nothing is ever set in stone. If this doesn’t work out after a few months or you decide you no longer like the career you’ve chosen a year later or 20 years later you can always go back to the drawing board and start again.
Look Well Into the Future When Career Planning

Although the initial stages of career planning are crucial to success, looking well into the future when career planning is essential if that success is going to be maintained. Careers change, the market changes, the economy changes. If you want to make sure that you remain a hot commodity in your career, you need to make sure that you can roll with the punches.

The best way to look into the future, you must start by looking into the past. What have been the trends of your industry? Where has its competition come from in the past? What companies have survived and which haven’t? Why?

Next, look at the current state of the new industry in which you hope to work and ask the same questions. Choose case studies in the form of major companies. Find out who the key players are in these companies and check out their career path. What did they do after school and entry level positions? Read business journals and check out industry forums online. Where is the current threat coming from? What are people saying about the future of the industry? How will that affect your ability to get a job in your chosen career and keep it five, ten, twenty years down the road?

Now, look at both of these groups of facts and consider your future. What areas will you need to acquire frequent updates on information and skills in order to maintain your position and move up? A certain amount of critical thinking is necessary to prepare yourself for the possible twists and turns of the market as it concerns your chosen career. By assessing the past, taking note of the present, and planning for the future, you will have a much higher chance of not only holding onto your new career but excelling at it as well.
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.

SAN FRANCISCO, CA —
Jennifer G. Redmond has joined the San
Francisco office of Sheppard, Mullin, Richter & Hampton LLP as a partner in
the firm’s Labor and Employment practice group. Redmond most recently
practiced with Bingham McCutchen in San Francisco.

Redmond has close to twenty years of experience defending employers against
claims of trade secret theft, defamation, disability discrimination,
failure to accommodate, wrongful termination, discrimination, harassment,
retaliation, breach of contract, fraud, wage and hour violations, and all
other types of employment-related claims.

“Attracting the best attorneys in their specializations is a top priority
for the firm and Jennifer is one of the leading employment attorneys in the
state,” said Guy Halgren, chairman of the firm. “She substantially
increases our employment law capabilities in San Francisco and allows us to
provide clients with a tremendous breadth of service throughout the
nation.”

“I look forward to growing the firm’s employment practice in Northern
California,” Redmond said. “Sheppard’s Labor and Employment group has an
outstanding reputation throughout the state. I am excited to work with the
great lawyers here and across the firm’s offices, and to be able to offer a
broader range of employment services to clients.”

“Jennifer is an excellent addition to the firm’s strong employment
practice,” commented Kelly Hensley, co-chair of the firm’s Labor and
Employment practice group. “She adds tremendous depth to the group, which
has more than 55 attorneys statewide.”

Redmond’s clients are in industries such as global internet communications
and media, technology, biotechnology, entertainment, property management,
winemaking and distribution, and financial services and include companies
like Lucasfilm and BRE Properties.

Redmond’s experience also includes counseling employers on enforcement of
non-solicitation and non-compete agreements, protection of trade secrets,
family and medical leave compliance, disability accommodation, wage and
hour compliance, the use of independent contractors, and employee housing,
among other topics; assisting in the design and implementation of
restructuring and downsizing programs; mediating employment disputes;
training management and employees on harassment and discrimination
prevention; and all other aspects of employment law. She is the co-author
of “How To Engage In The Interactive Process: A Field Guide For California
Employers”; “How to Engage in the Interactive Process: A Field Guide on
Disability Accommodation in the Workplace” (national version); and numerous
other articles and presentations on reasonable accommodation of
disabilities, among other topics.

Redmond received her J.D., order of the coif, from Vanderbilt University
School of Law in 1989 where she was an Andrew Ewing Scholar and senior
articles editor of Vanderbilt Law Review. She then clerked for Judge Earl
B. Gilliam of the United States District Court for the Southern District of
California. Redmond has a B.A. in History, with honors, from the
University of Virginia.

About Sheppard, Mullin, Richter & Hampton LLP

Sheppard, Mullin, Richter & Hampton LLP is a full service AmLaw 100 firm
with 490 attorneys in nine offices located throughout California and in New
York and Washington, D.C. The firm’s California offices are located in Los
Angeles, San Francisco, Santa Barbara, Century City, Orange County, Del Mar
Heights and San Diego. Sheppard Mullin provides legal expertise and
counsel to U.S. and international clients in a wide range of practice
areas, including Antitrust, Corporate and Securities; Entertainment, Media
and Communications; Finance and Bankruptcy; Government Contracts;
Intellectual Property; Labor and Employment; Litigation; Real Estate/Land
Use; Tax/Employee Benefits/Trusts & Estates; and White Collar Defense. The
firm was founded in 1927. For more information, please visit
www.sheppardmullin.com.

CONTACT:
Jennifer Redmond
(415) 774-2910

Ralph Richardson
(213) 617-5542

SOURCE:  Sheppard, Mullin, Richter & Hampton LLP

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