Jobs of the Week
Finding a job is never a simple task in and of itself. Sometimes, if you are lucky, you or someone else has laid the ground work already: you get quickly from someone who already trusts you and understands your strengths, or takes your friend's word for it. In the meantime, you frequently want a job from someone who is not your friend, or you don't really know anyone who is working in the field you find interesting. Nine times out of ten, the best way to get a job is by getting to know people in a particular field and building up relationships with them. This can be done through internships, working in admin positions, participating in field related conferences, corresponding about field related topics with professionals, volunteering or participating in the field at the level of avocation--in a club or something, or finally, going to informational interviews. Find out all the information you can about the job first; then, start feeling out job prospects. If you are eager, educated, and proactive, chances are someone you meet in one of these out-of-the-job experiences will be your connection to an in-the-company job.
Actually, the principal value a college degree has for potential employers is as a sign of your interest and general background knowledge in a given concentration. Working at an internship in the same field over two summer periods serves almost the same value, if not more since the internship can actually perform on the job tasks that the college graduate can only understand theoretically, if even. So, to get the most out of your college degree, whether Master's or Bachelor's, start building associations and relations with the people, organizations, and companies that interest you. That's really the way to get a job, not sending out resumes or going to job fairs. These types of activities can help to begin associations or start the path toward a relationship, but they should not be seen as the one-stop shop to the process of getting a job.
Looking for new jobs can be an entertaining prospect, especially as you take the time to learn about different companies and different skills sets you yet possess. In the weeks ahead, I will post several of the interesting jobs I find on the internet, just to give you a sense of what positions of employment lie out there, beyond the realm of conventional job search [dot] com. It's fun for me, and perhaps it may be helpful for you. So, take some time to look over these, jobs and take some time to look over the jobs that are more in line with your current professional track. Being aware of what is out there never hurt anyone. It could be the best step toward employment security you've ever made.
Actually, the principal value a college degree has for potential employers is as a sign of your interest and general background knowledge in a given concentration. Working at an internship in the same field over two summer periods serves almost the same value, if not more since the internship can actually perform on the job tasks that the college graduate can only understand theoretically, if even. So, to get the most out of your college degree, whether Master's or Bachelor's, start building associations and relations with the people, organizations, and companies that interest you. That's really the way to get a job, not sending out resumes or going to job fairs. These types of activities can help to begin associations or start the path toward a relationship, but they should not be seen as the one-stop shop to the process of getting a job.
Another helpful hint I can offer you is that you take your time wisely: even once you have a job, you need to still be meeting people and establishing professional relationships. Today's job market is a market that moves horizontally, not vertically. If you want the raise or the promotion, you better know people in another company that want you more than the people at your current job. Once upon a time, employees could count on their employers for job security and professional development. Now, every employee is better to think of himself as his own corporate entity, always on the lookout for new clients, a.k.a. employers. One step ahead of the game, two steps ahead of the crowd.
Looking for new jobs can be an entertaining prospect, especially as you take the time to learn about different companies and different skills sets you yet possess. In the weeks ahead, I will post several of the interesting jobs I find on the internet, just to give you a sense of what positions of employment lie out there, beyond the realm of conventional job search [dot] com. It's fun for me, and perhaps it may be helpful for you. So, take some time to look over these, jobs and take some time to look over the jobs that are more in line with your current professional track. Being aware of what is out there never hurt anyone. It could be the best step toward employment security you've ever made.
Trabajo de transcriptor/Traductor en español con Verbal Ink
With an increase in the Spanish-speaking population of the US, it's time for all of us to get on board with bilingualism. Sorry, right-wingers, but the Latino's hard-earned dollar will go just as far as yours in the new economy.
Office Manager for prolific film producer
Everyone wants to make it big. Why not trying to make it big with a big name? Unfortunately this sometimes comes with a big ego and big stress. Ask a former Wes Anderson intern. These jobs are gettable, you just have to know what you want out of them and then last as long as you need to.
Research Coordinator - 70K+
Do I know any PhD candidates turned sour? You know your way around information databases and nano-specific formatting styles. Why not make some real money with your unfinished degree? The Research Coordinator position is akin to the paralegal position, but your are working for business professionals instead of lawyers. I can't say that one is better than the other.
Rental Expeditor
Now here's a sweet gig if you want to pretend like you are in the film making business. Going to film school might not get you any farther. I don't know how many people study film, only to find themselves stuck on the wrong side of very expensive factory equipment. This job has the goods because you get to interact with film-types (for better or for worse; usually for better: energetic, interesting, diverse), you get to use your hands, and you get to be part of the film making industry. I'll take it.
NEED A DAY JOB? (for grad students, writers, artists, etc.)
Here's an interesting posting: reaching for the creative types with promises of stability. I bet it works. I imagine the offer of a day job, an employer who acknowledges that this what you do for him is not your life's work but that he is still willing to pay good money for what you do, sounds like a beautiful opportunity for creative types who otherwise are caterers, waiters, nannies, or valets, etc. Honesty is a great policy.
Those are a few cool jobs I rounded up from Craigslist.org. Keep up with me in the weeks ahead, and I'll let you know what other gems of disleisure I find. In the meantime, stay interested in life!
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