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Career Spotlight: If you are good with words, keyboards, and technology, you might enjoy being a stenographer. They earn an average of $48,380/year, and the 10-year job growth is predicted by the U.S. Department of Labor to be 25%.  Approximately 38% of stenographers hold a bachelor’s degree. More about this and other careers in Job-Hunt’s Career Changers’ Guide to Careers.

Quote of the Week:

For this one, I went back to my days in college.  We had a saying  that seems very relevant to the job search process -

Remember: if you got shot down today, it builds character.

Of course, the corolary is that anyone only needs so much “character” building, but if you’ve had a tough day in your job search, maybe this will help you feel a tiny bit better.  Perhaps there’s a nugget of positive learning you can extract from the bad experience.  May tomorrow be a better day for you! (more…)

This week, we are very proud to welcome Rosalind Joffe to the growing roster of job search and career experts who help Job-Hunt’s visitors succeed in 21st century job search.

Rosalind is Job-Hunt’s Job Search with Chronic Illness Expert.

According to a report from the U.S. Centers for Disease Control, in 2005, chronic illness was a fact of life for 133,000,000 Americans (or 1 of every 2 adults).  The most common chronic illnesses include arthritis, diabetes, asthma, chronic fatigue syndrome, cancer, and renal failure. 

Diagnosed with Multiple Sclerosis more than 30 years ago, Rosalind lives with auto imune diseases and pain conditions. 

Rosalind is a nationally-recognized expert on chronic illness in the workplace, quoted by The Wall Street Journal, The New York Times, The Boston Globe, More Magazine, ABC Radio, as well as numerous regional and national media outlets.

President of ciCoach.com, Rosalind is a chronic illness coach, focusing on the issues of work and career development.  Rosalind holds a Masters in Education, is a certified Mediator, and has completed the Corporate Coach University certificate program.

Rosalind’s website ciCoach.com (Chronic Illness Career Coach) offers advice and resources for people working with chronic illnesses.  She also publishes a widely read blog, WorkingWithChronicIllness

In addition, find Rosalind at Facebook.com/cicoach, and follow her on Twitter @WorkWithIllness.

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Career Spotlight: If you are physically strong, interested in the healthcare industry, and enjoy helping people, a job as a Physical Therapy Assistant might be right for you.  Physical therapy assistants earn an average of $46,000/year, with expected 10-year job growth of 32%.  Approximately 23% hold a bachelor’s degree. More about this and other careers in Job-Hunt’s Career Changers’ Guide to Careers. 

Quote of the Week:

From @InterviewAngel, a good one for job seekers right now -

“It’s the things you DO in life that make you happy & successful, NOT the things you wish and hope for.” ~Author Unknown.

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In case you’re wondering how well your state is doing, or if you’re in the market for a move to a better location, you might want to check these states out, assuming you don’t already live in one of them.

Of course, if you are considering moving to one of these states, you would do some research into what parts of their economies are growing, the cost of living, who you know there, best places to live, etc. 

And, the possibility exists that where ever you are right now may be the next hot spot.  Bad economies encourage entrepreneurs who know that – if they can – a bad economy is the perfect time to grow their businesses and their market share when less confident competitors are backing off or laying low. (more…)

Career Spotlight: Are you very good at coordinating a lot of things simultaneously? Do you enjoy meeting with and working with new people in new locations? You might excell at being a Convention Planner.  Convention Planners earn an average of $44.000 a year and, according to the US Department of Labor, the expected 10-year job growth is 22%. Over 65% of Convention Planners hold a bachelor’s degree. For more information about this and other careers in Job-Hunt’s Career Changers’ Guide to Careers

Quote of the Week:

This one comes from one of my favorite sources, Mike Folsom Tweeting as @Silixell:

“You have not failed until you quit trying.” ~ Gordon B. Hinckley

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Career Spotlight:

If you are comfortable with wiring diagrams, electronics, and computers, and have experience with some of the equipment used in line installation, you might be happy in a career as a Telecom Equipment Installer.  They earn an average of $56.000/year, with expected 10-year job growth of 3%. Only 13% hold a bachelor’s degree. Find out more about this and over 200 other careers in Job-Hunt’s Career Changers’ Guide to Careers.

Quote of the Week:  

This one often applies to your job search -

 Pick battles big enough to matter, small enough to win.  ~Jonathan Kozel

Then, give yourself credit for winning those battles, and move on with greater confidence.

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Career Spotlight:

Working with doctors and RN’s (registered nurses),  Licensed Practical Nurses are part of the healthcare team, and do the nitty-gritty routine work of taking care of sick who are sick, injured, convalescent or disabled.  They earn an average of $38,940/year, with expected 10-year job growth of 14%. Only 7% hold a bachelor’s degree. More about this and other careers in Job-Hunt’s Career Changers’ Guide to Careers.

Quote of the Week: 

Popular on Twitter probably because it applies to job search, too:

In human endeavor, chance favors the prepared mind. ~Louis Pasteur

New Articles:  Three great new articles this past week: (more…)

Newest (free!) Book:

If you are still employed but your employer has started “cutting back” or having layoffs, you should read this short ebook.  It is the second edition of this Job-Hunt 15-Minute Guide, written by 2-time layoff “graduate” Susan P. Joyce, Job-Hunt’s editor.

Layoff Self-Defense: 7 Facts You Need to Know + 7 Steps to Take
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More free ebooks for job seekers…

Career Spotlight:

If you love working with computers, staying on the leading (or the “bleeding”) edge of technology, you may want a career as a Computer Systems Manager.  Computer systems managers earn an average of $112,000/year, and the US Department of Labor predicts a 10-year job growth of 16%. Over 70% of computer systems managers hold at least a bachelor’s degree. More about this and other careers in Job-Hunt’s Career Changers’ Guide to Careers.

Quote of the week:

Another gem from a fortune cookie, whether or not you’re in a job search right now -

Don’t be pushed by your problems. Be led by your dreams.

New Articles: Three great new articles this week: (more…)

Career Spotlight: If you are interested in buildings and houses, how they are designed, made beautiful and functional, you might enjoy a job as an Architect.  Architects earn an average of $70,000/year, and, according to the U.S. Department of Labor, expected 10-year growth in the demand for architects is anticipated to be 18%. Over 85% hold at least a bachelor’s degree. More about this and other careers in Job-Hunt’s Career Changers’ Guide to Careers.

Quote of the Week: My favorite quote this week came from a fortune cookie, and it applies to so many things, but, most assuredly, to a job search in this economy.

Listen to what you know instead of what you fear.

Newest Free eBook: GL Hoffman, Job-Hunt’s Job Search Expert at Large, is a serial entrepreneur.  Based on that hands-on experience, he has written an excellent ebook for job seekers thinking of starting their own businesses and beginning entrepreneurs -

100 StartUp Tips to Get Your Business Going (new window will open) 107 pages of advice in an ebook.

More free ebooks for job seekers…

New Articles: As usual, we added great, new articles this week, 5 of them this time: (more…)

Career Spotlight: If you like helping people and have a facility for helping people resolve issues, you might find your perfect career fit as Child & Family Social Worker. They earn an average of $40,000/year, with expected 10-year job growth of 19%. Over 75% hold at least a bachelor’s degree.

Quote of the Week:  My favorite quote this week is from Steve Keating of Minnesota who Tweets as @LeadToday -

When you fall, make sure don’t get up empty handed.

New Articles: We launched 4 great new articles this week: (more…)