Job Tips 51 - 75

Like all interviews, do not take a phone interview unprepared. You will end up stammering and it may appear to the interviewer that you are nervous. Always organize your thoughts.

You probably prepared well for the phone interview but it will be less effective if there are distractions in the background. You can identify what causes these and remove them before the interview starts.

Make sure that you disable your call waiting function because that can disrupt the conversation. Have a paper and pen nearby. If the interviewer gives you important information, you can easily write it down.

Kids and pets may cause noise so they must not be in the same room where you will be having the phone interview. Always remember that the smooth flow of conversation is necessary for an effective interview.

Job Tip No. 53 Phone Interview Practice Makes Perfect

Before you take a phone interview, make sure you are well prepared. You can do this by practicing. You can ask a family member or a friend to do the mock interview for you and have it recorded. This way you will easily identify your weak areas.

You can also minimize stammering and saying unnecessary words such as "ums", "uhs" and "okays". You can also practice on what to say on commonly asked questions. You will also learn the proper way of intonation. Learn to modulate your voice. There is no need to talk loud to an interviewer.

Job Tip No. 54 Understanding Psychology Jobs

There is a high demand for psychology graduates to fill many job opportunities requiring understanding human behavior. Employers believe that psychologists have highly transferable skills developed during their training that guarantee qualification on careers that involve understanding human behaviour and communication.

You can expect a career in any of the following: health and social welfare, teaching, management, marketing and social research. You may also work in local and national government, charities and community organizations, business, legal and commercial environments.

Job Tip No. 54 Understanding Psychology Jobs

There is a high demand for psychology graduates to fill many job opportunities requiring understanding human behavior. Employers believe that psychologists have highly transferable skills developed during their training that guarantee qualification on careers that involve understanding human behaviour and communication.

You can expect a career in any of the following: health and social welfare, teaching, management, marketing and social research. You may also work in local and national government, charities and community organizations, business, legal and commercial environments.

Job Tip No. 56 Career Change Dilemma - Handling Financial Worries

The biggest factor that affects many people's decision to go thru a career change is money. For one, you may be faced with an option to take a pay cut for the new career you wish to take. Remember that pay cuts are not necessary. The skills you developed can be transferred' to your target career.

Also, sometimes if we are faced with a pay cut, we worry about what others will say about us. Only you can tell whether you have made the right decision or not. Do not let others' thinking affect you. It is worth working for a job you like rather than a job that provides no growth personally and professionally.

Job Tip No. 57 Career Change  Risk Taking Involves Careful Planning

If you wish to take the risk of going through a career change, you must first study the whole situation so that the outcome will turn out in your favour. Taking risks blindly is not advisable. You can end up loosing more than you anticipated and will only get frustrated.

You must practice to take small risks daily to learn what to do and what to avoid. Weigh the costs and benefits of the risk of you are planning to take. Ask yourself if you will be able to handle the negative consequence. Prepare a contingency plan if things do not work in your favour at your new job.

Job Tip No. 58 Career Change Tip Show Learning Enthusiasm in Your New Field of Interest

Changing careers can raise anxiety levels but then we face the excitement of the upcoming challenge. To succeed in your new career, you must be enthusiastic to learn more about that field. This attitude helps you cope with the changes and can even help you overcome obstacles.

Normally, potential employers may have qualms about hiring you, but if you show your enthusiasm to learn, you will definitely get a job. They will know that you are serious about shifting to a new field.

Job Tip No. 59 Firefighter Jobs Money Matters

The salary of a firefighter is dependent on the area where you are assigned. If you are working in a smaller city, expect a smaller salary compared to firefighting jobs in bigger cities.

Your experience and level of seniority as a firefighter is also a factor for differences in salary levels. You also enjoy overtime benefits which again depend on where you work. You may consider joining a union that has bargaining power with employers to increase salaries and benefits.

Job Tip No. 60 Firefighting Jobs Hitting Reality

You must be aware that firefighting is not the same as those you see in the movies. Often the situation is dirty, dangerous and well, dull because you are always waiting for calls. You must be in perfect physical condition because you will always be exposed to extreme stressful situations.

You need to hone your skills all the time by attending trainings. You may take First Aid training, CPR training and other emergency medical procedure training required and available to you. Remember that many calls to the fire department are NOT related to fire but to medical emergencies.

Job Tip No. 61 Work at Home Funding Knocking on Family's and Friends' Doors

Is money hindering your dreams about a work at home job or business? If so, why not ask the (financial) support of family and friends?

In many ways, asking for financial help from family and friends for a work at home business is good because chances are, the terms' are more friendly. Maybe some of them will even NOT require any interest on the money you borrowed.

The only disadvantage is that sometimes, the family and business lines' may get blurred with some of them thinking that you owe them MORE than just the face value of the money you borrowed.

Job Tip No. 62 Work at Home Funding Self Finance

Many entrepreneurs start their home business small using their money they have saved up. For your own protection, however, ensure that you have enough money to sustain your business for at least three months even if you don't earn anything else.

Monthly expenses such as food, rent, and others should also be covered by your savings.

Job Tip No. 63 Work at Home Funding Banks and Credit Unions

A work at home business may well be the biggest step you take in your life. As such, approach it professionally especially if you need to acquire funding from outside sources such as banks and credit unions.

Banks and credit unions normally do NOT grant loans for small businesses but if you've been a long and good customer with a good credit standing they might make an exception. Be sure that when you do talk to them that you have very good business plan in hand.

Job Tip No. 64 Work at Home Funding Small Business Loans

A work at home business means a lot of changes in your life - a new routine, new responsibilities, and a new financial situation amongst others. If money is one of the most critical points stopping you from your work at home business, then consider asking for a small business loan.

Before you start searching online for a small business loan, check your credit rate first. If you have a high credit rate, then lower interest rates will be applied on your loan.

Job Tip No. 65 Firefighter Jobs It's All in the Attitude

Being a firefighter, your attitude is very important. It is ideal to be alert, self-disciplined, brave and strong. You must also be familiar with most machines or tools used in firefighting profession.

These qualities are ideal for that career because these will help you to be an effective and efficient firefighter. You get to save more lives and minimize any damage caused by fire. Because your job assignments involve stressful situations, you should also have the ability to make quick decisions with good judgment.

Job Tip No. 66 Firefighter Jobs Hiring Tips

One important factor to be considered as a firefighter is to be physically fit. Remember that as a firefighter you will be assigned to extreme situations where you really need strength and endurance.

You may want to enroll in a gym and follow a fitness plan. Another thing you should consider is to get more information about firefighting jobs. You can research on your own or contact firefighting organizations. It is always best if you are up to date on issues regarding firefighting.

Job Tip No. 067 Multi-Level Marketing (MLM) Business Scams

Multi-level marketing business scams are also considered as network marketing. With this kind of business, you can earn profits selling products and services. You can join this kind of business for a fee.

The problem of scamming arises when the income is earned primarily through recruitment of members. The business should concentrate in selling its goods rather than earning through fees paid by new recruits. The unfortunate part is that there ARE legitimate MLM businesses so just be extra cautious when you join one.

Job Tip No. 068 Closing Your Thank You Letter

When writing a thank you letter, thank the interviewer at the beginning of the letter. In the last paragraph, give thanks again for the time and consideration spent on you. This will show the interviewer your interest in the job and that is one of the factors that will increase your chances of getting hired.

You may close the letter with a suggestion or inform that your intention to make a follow up call regarding the status of your employment. Do not forget to include your contact number and the time you can easily be called.

Job Tip No. 069 Hunting Tips for Bartender Jobs

When you look around for bartending jobs always look for bars that promotes employees from within. In that manner, gain more experience that will further hone your skills

If you are already a skilled bartender and looking to move to another bar, all you have to do is ask the customers. Surely they have been to other bars and they can tell you which ones are the best. Most of them are actually friends with bar owners or managers and can give you a referral.

Job Tip No. 070 Is It Your Job or You?

If you think your job is at a dead end where things are getting boring and you are not growing professionally anymore, you may try other activities that ease your boredom.

You can consider joining organizations and be involved in different activities. Indulge in your favourite hobby or sports. All these can help you ease boredom at work and can even provide release for any stress building up in you. Many people hit a slump and it's not necessarily their job that's the culprit.

Job Tip No. 071 Understanding the Veterinary Job Salary Trend

On the average, a veterinarian can earn up to a maximum of $50,000 per year. This figure is not fixed because of the diversity of fields of specialization in this field of study.

Based on studies, there seems to be a downward trend of salary that affects greatly those in private practice.

Further studies are being done to determine whether this is a natural phenomenon or there is an underlying problem that needs to be resolved.

Job Tip No. 072 Voice Over Jobs - Career Tips

If you have a talent where you can express different emotions with your voice, you may want to consider a voice over career. It is advisable that you take acting classes or workshops where you can learn how to say (out loud) scripts with corresponding emotions.

Another way to start this career is to join a local radio station for a DJ job. You will get a chance to speak behind a microphone expressing different emotions. Although being a DJ and doing voice overs are worlds apart, you will feel comfortable speaking with a microphone.

Job Tip No. 073 Write a Resume That Sells YOU

The purpose of a resume is to sell your skills to potential employers. You must take note of your experiences necessary for the job you are applying for. In other words, your resume is like an advertisement of your skills to possible employers.

You must emphasize on your strengths especially those that will be beneficial to your work. If you have a special skill, include it in the resume having its own section. Always remember not to undersell yourself to employers.

Job Tip No. 074 Give Emphasis on the Details of the Resume

When you write your resume, make sure that you pay attention to the details you are putting in. If necessary, cite numerical figures. This will give employers an exact value and assessment on your skills.

For sentence construction, always start with action verbs. You must project an image that shows you are active, smart and dependable. When writing about previous experiences as well as the current position you are holding, always use past tense for clarity and standardization.

Job Tip No. 075 Resume Writing - List Your Qualifications According to Relevance

An effective resume is one that lists your qualifications according to its relevance to the position you are applying for. This means you can put on the top of the list any job you held before which is closely parallel to the job you are applying for regardless if it's your most recent job or not