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Resolved Question: How bad & long does a deed in lieu of forclosure affect one’s credit score?
Well here’s my story…I’m no longer able to keep up with the mortagage, falling back 2 - 3 months, barely avoiding forclosure process & the house has been in the market for roughly 1year 2months…it was a terrible sale, too many fixings required that were obviously overlooked in my initial inspections…no remodels done since purchase in april 2004′, but overall a very nice house in a slugish market…have gotten close to sale about 2 months ago, but the buyers weren’t approved(they included repair costs)* I’ve thought about doing a short sale, but to be quite honest it really isn’t a realistic way for anyone to get out of a mortgage by ending up with the difference in the form of debt. Finally I was informed by my bank about “deed in lieu of forclosure” and continue to do my research before starting anything.Does anyone know how bad that would affect ones credit and for how long? I’ve asked financial advisors and have looked online, but have not found the answer to that…Anyone?

Mini Courses Announced for Online Safe Hiring and Pre-Employment Screening Training<
> 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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Top 3 Basic Types of Work at Home Employment<
> 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.
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.

In the past few years the interest in being able to work from home has increased dramatically. The reasons for this trend vary but it’s obvious that having a work at home business has many advantages. Some people simply want to work at home to be closer to their families; others prefer the freedom they gain to become their own boss, etc. Whatever the reason, it looks as though work at home employment is becoming a fast growing market, especially in today?s Internet age. If you are planning on working from the comfort of your home, you might be interested to know about the three basic types of home-based careers available right now. Having a basic knowledge about them will give you a better idea on what best suits your needs.

Work at Home Employment Type # 1: Telecommuting (also called Teleworking)

Telecommuting is not a complete work at home employment; you don’t own your own business. Basically, as a telecommuter you work for someone else. However, the big difference from a traditional job is that you do the majority of your assigned work from your own home. Of course you get some great benefits with this type of work at home employment career: (more…)

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California Wildfires
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SF 2802, Application For Refund of Retirement Deductions (CSRS).
SF 2802, Application For Refund of Retirement Deductions (CSRS).

An Alternative to the Conformity of Everyday Employment by: Micha.

Chicago Officer Killed in Alleged Drunken Driving Crash
The motorist is expected to be charged with aggravated DUI and reckless homicide.

The Wrong Way and the Right Way to Recruit
Insanity is doing the same thing over and over and expecting different results:

Real Home Employment: Possible Or Not?<
> 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.
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.

Yes, Virginia, there is such thing as real home employment. (You can breathe now.)

But to find it, you will need to do research and you will need to do a pros and cons list of every possible opportunity that you encounter because if you’re going to find something that you can be doing as 2007 rolls in, the program that you take up must MATCH your personality.

That’s right.

If you want real home employment, figure out who you are first. Are you a computer person? Do you see yourself taking surveys? Can you imagine yourself doing affiliate marketing?

This is a VERY IMPORTANT part of the process. You do not want to have to ADAPT to the program that you choose because the amount of time that it will take you to become profitable will be LONGER than with a program or opportunity that you feel is more in your ‘toolbox.’

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Turn Skills Into Irresistable Reasons To Hire You
Most job applications for a position will read the same. And why shouldn’t they? After all, you learned how to write applications at school or from a book along with MILLIONS of other people.

Unemployment and the Moneymaking at Home Business There is too much unemployment today all over the world.

Employment background check<
> 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.

Employment background checks are becoming increasingly common these days. The reasons for this include the fact that negligent hiring lawsuits that result from the actions of an errant employee can damage a company’s credibility and lead to hefty fines; companies have become more selective in their choice of employees following the threat of terrorist activities; accepting a resume at face value has resulted in many companies wasting time and money due to frequent hire-and-fire situations. Also, more companies are now conducting employee background checks as information from databases all over the world is available online. Employers are not bound to conduct an employment background check in all cases; however, federal and state laws make employment background checks compulsory for jobs that require interacting with children, the infirm, and the aged.

Information that can be included in an employment background check includes driving records, details of past employments, criminal records, military records, educational records, character references, and drug test records. However, background check companies that provide information to employers have to abide by the Fair Credit Reporting Act (FCRA) which regulates the type and amount of information that an external agency can provide to an employer. Bankruptcies that (more…)

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The Need for Employment Background Checks Employers conduct employee background checks for a variety of reasons.

Education for Self Employment<
> 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.
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.
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.

How Much Education Does it Take to Work From Home?

Can just anyone be self employed, or do you have to further your own
education before you can become successful in your self employment
endeavors? If self employment and working from home are so great, why
isn’t everyone doing it? Self employment sounds very simple
sometimes, and anyone familiar with the Internet knows that the web
abounds with work from home opportunities. So…how hard can self
employment be?

Many are afraid to take the plunge into self employment because they
aren’t sure they could make enough money while choosing to work from
home. And if there one thing that is true for everyone, it is that
none of us can possibly live without money. When it comes to self
employment, how much does education factor in?

The good news is that you don’t have to have a degree or special
education to further your self employment goals. href=”http://www.suite101.com/blog.cfm/educationandcareer/lifelong_learning”>Lifelong Learning goes a lot further than conventional education when it comes to self employment. Even without a degree or higher education, you can make your work from home goals a success. Just find out what you’re good at, or come up with a product that you can offer, and you’ll see how easy self employment really can be.

For some interesting career advice, read further at href=”http://careeradvice.suite101.com/article.cfm/career_advice__virtual_admin”>Career Advice. Self employment can work for anyone who has something to offer.

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The Employee Benefit You Better Be Offering-Family Friendly Employment!<
> 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.

Closing the Gap on Career-Family Choices

Women with infants are one of the fastest-growing segments in the U.S. workforce. According to the U.S. Census Bureau, 31 percent of mothers with children under a year old worked in 1976; this number grew to 55 percent in 2002

The Journal of Managerial Issues also found that companies that offered a telework program had greater profits than those that did not offer such benefits.

Three out of four women with children are in the workforce

The United States joins Australia and New Zealand as the only industrialized nations that do not provide paid maternity leave and health benefits by law, according the International Labor Organization. Women in the U.S., depending on the size of the company, can take up to 12 weeks of unpaid, job-protected leave each year for childbirth or the adoption of a child under the U.S. Family and Medical Leave Act of 1993…that is it.

Two incomes is a necessity in many households.

Career or Family? Thanks to a new resource, a choice does not have to be made. Responding to this need of family-friendly employment is a new niche job board to help weed through the sea of non-legitimate family friendly jobs. New England Mother’s Organization lists part-time, tele-commute, job share, and family friendly employment listings each week on the websites job board. It is free to members who access the site through the site, www.nemothers.org. Employers instantly connect to top level job seekers who are still on top of their game but nseek a bit of flexibilty due to family needs. These job seekers are grateful for a company that understands the balance issue and are more loyal.

Employers will gain lots of exposure to their listings and “flexible jobs” are truly a hot benefit in what seekers are looking for in a position. Newscasts commonly report on the fact that the parent of today is looking for flexibility in the workplace. Top companies like IBM, S.C. Johnson & Son, SAS, and Wachovia Corporation know that it pays to offer a family-friendly/company culture. (more…)

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About Employment Insurance<
> 10 Questions an Interviewer May Ask

Once upon a time job interviews were comprised of a conversation between interviewer and interviewee and based on this conversation, the job seeker was either hired or sent on their way. Within the context of this conversation, questions were asked, but today much of the conversation has disappeared as more and more interviewers are using custom made interview forms. Some of the questions you may encounter include:

1. What is your greatest strength?

2. What is your greatest weakness?

3. Why did you leave your last job?

4. What did you like most about your last job?

5. What did you like least about your last job?

6. How did you solve a problem regarding an angry or dissatisfied customer?

7. How do you handle stress?

8. What would your previous co-workers say about you?

9. Give an example of your ability to make decisions under pressure.

10. Why do you want to work for this company?

There are many variations on the above questions but most of these are pretty standard. Of course, work experience is a given and some employers want to know if you smoke. Often, employers ask questions they are not supposed to ask but it is usually career suicide if you bring up that fact.

The best thing you can do to prepare yourself for any interview is to find out everything you can about the company you are applying for. In addition, make sure you have all the dates clear as to where you worked and how long you worked there. Even if you have already sent a resume take one to the interview with you so that you can glance at it if you need to. Above all, be on time and be prepared!
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.
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.

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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.
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.

ROSELAND, NJ —
Private sector employment declined by 40,000
in December, according to today’s ADP National Employment Report(SM). The
ADP National Employment Report, created by ADP® Employer Services, a
division of Automatic Data Processing, Inc. (ADP), in partnership with
Macroeconomic Advisers, LLC, is based on actual payroll data and measures
the change in total nonfarm private employment each month.

“Given the steadily increasing importance financial markets are placing on
the ADP National Employment Report, we’ve decided to expand its scope,”
said Victor Saliterman, ADP Senior Vice President, Marketing. “Beginning in
early 2007, the Report will be based on a significantly larger sample size
and provide insight into employment in Goods-producing and
Service-providing industry sectors.”

“Total nonfarm private employment declined 40,000 from November to December
on a seasonally adjusted basis, according to the ADP National Employment
Report,” said Joel Prakken, Chairman of Macroeconomic Advisers, LLC.
“These findings suggest an abrupt slowing of employment, following three
months during which, according to the ADP National Employment Report, gains
in private nonfarm employment averaged 121,000 per month.”

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
January 2007 ADP National Employment Report will be released on Wednesday,
January 31, 2007 at 8:15 a.m. EST.

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. 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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> 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.

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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.
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.
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.

Unemployment is painful, especially if you’re ready and willing to get to work. Changing that situation quickly could depend on a proven job search strategy. Unfortunately, most job seekers don’t use it or misuse it. But, if you can master it, you can turn your time looking for a job into a matter of days.

First, you have to understand an important statistic. Studies have shown that only about 5 to 10 percent of all new jobs are posted in classified ads or on the internet. The other positions are filled by word of mouth!

So, whether you’re looking for a new job or making some other career change, the way you go about finding the majority of available jobs is to take advantage of “word of mouth.” And you do that through a proven job search strategy called “networking.”

Networking is a vital tool for gathering information, talking to the right people and locking up an opportunity that’s right for you.

Accessing other people, especially ones you already know is simple and straightforward. The only complication is our reluctance to ask other folks for a job. However, if you can put that notion aside and simply approach others for “advice,” you’ll be amazed at how helpful folks are willing to be to “advise” you.

Here are some tips to help you get the most out of networking:

1. Have your ducks in a row. Know precisely what you are looking for that’s consistent with your talents and capabilities. And practice representing yourself out loud before you approach anyone.

2. Never ask anyone for a job or to find you a job. Always ask for advice. It puts you and your contact at ease. And they will feel much more comfortable opening doors for you if they don’t feel under pressure, and you don’t appear as desperate.

3. Prepare a contact bank. This is list of people you know who would be please to offer advice. Or they can introduce you to someone who can be helpful.

4. Be an assertive listener. Your task here is to acquire as much information and insight as possible. And then, when appropriate, you ask you contact to introduce you to other people who can advance your networking. Some of these introductions may mean direct access to a decision-maker who may have an opportunity for you.

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