How Todays High-Demand Jobs Impact Salaries

How Todays High-Demand Jobs Impact SalariesHow Todays High-Demand Jobs Impact SalariesHow Todays High-Demand Jobs Impact Salaries Rodd, PayScaleDespite the dubious Fiscal Cliff, wage growth in the US has continued to flourish. Across all industries measured by the PayScale index, Q4 2012 showed some of the strongest progress since 2006, including small business salaries.While this is good news for job seekers, increasing wages for high-demand jobs can be a double-edged sword for some companies, including retaining top employees, while simultaneously designing a compensation strategy that attracts new talent.This is especially true in industries that experience an increase in wages, and in companies that offer and require specialized job skills.Lets take a look at industries that are offering high-paying jobs.Energy and Healthcare Lead the WayThough most industries saw an upsurge in wages, the current power players in high-demand jobs are energy, tech, and healthcare staffing.Addition ally, wages in mining, oil, and gas exploration and utilities experienced a national increase of almost 6 percent over the past year, as well as rising projected growth rates over the next ten years.Energy wages were already seeing a steady increase during less prosperous economic times given the mandate for oil and other innovations in energy-related technology. It is highly likely that we will see an increase in alternative energy jobs as well, including the need for advancement in related fields.As demonstrated by the PayScale Index, energy wages are not the only hot job commodity. IT jobs continue to thrive, especially in tech-savvy cities like Seattle, San Francisco, and Boston, which all respectively experienced an annual wage growth of more than 3.9 percent.Tech Skills Are BoomingThe need for software developers and IT staffing is booming, mixed with increasing projected growth rates (upwards of 30 percent) that show no sign of slowing down, as shown in the Payscale Index.Eve n with the amplified demand for accomplished tech talent, the available talent swimmingpool remains shallow, creating a highly competitive labor market.Whether your industry experienced the same types of wage growth, keep in mind that any economic upswing will permeate throughout the overall job market.This can be a gradual process, which is why an arsenal of data is your best line of defense in the talent wars. Determining wages based on economic trends will undoubtedly encourage star employees to explore other options.Pricing jobs above the market rate is the only way to remain competitive as wage growth is on the rise.The chart below outlines some of the hottest high-demand jobs in the current market, with their projected growth rate and median salary ranges.Creating individual pay ranges, or offering a market premium for these high-paying jobs will help you gain new talent, and prevent competitors from attracting outstanding employees.Job TitleRelative Experienced Median Pay2010 -2020 Projected GrowthBiomedical Engineer$79,50061.70%Nurse Home Care$61,00070.50%Marketing Consultant$92,10041.20%Actuary$136,00026.70%Clinical Research Associatie (CRA)$90,70036.40%Software Architect$119,00024.60%Financial Advisor$90,20032.10%Certified Financial Planner (CFP)$89,50032.10%Security Consultant (IT)$102,00027.80%While its exciting to see the economy improving, businesses must remain vigilant about pricing jobs in high-demand fields.Read More about Wage Trends in the Resource CenterMonitor Todays Wage Trends to Win the War for TalentHow to Pay Highly-Qualified Part-Time TempsHow to Gain Executive Support for your Compensation Plan

Avoid the Pitfalls of Employee Recognition Programs

Avoid the Pitfalls of Employee Recognition ProgramsAvoid the Pitfalls of Employee Recognition ProgramsAvoid the Pitfalls of Employee Recognition Programs Grenny, co-author of Influencer The New Science of Leading Change (McGraw Hill, 2013)To many employees, being singled out in front of and compared to peers might not be all that rewarding. It could be just the equivalent of saying, Congratulations Heres a hundred dollars, a beautiful plaque with your name engraved on it and four weeks of unrelenting ridicule from your coworkersComedian Demetri Martin summed up the way a lot of employees feel about such programs when he said, I think employee-of-the-month is a good example of when a person can be a winner and a loser at the same time.Why Rewards Can BackfireOrganizational scholars have long found that many employees leave corporate award ceremonies not motivated and excited as intended but with exactly the opposite reaction. They exit demotivated and upset because they themselves we rent honored.In fact, many see the whole ceremony as a sham. Interviews reveal that typically half of those who attend corporate awards programs believe that they were far better qualified than the person who welches honored but that they didnt get picked for political reasons.And its not just token awards that can go amiss. You could fill volumes with stories of how carefully considered incentive schemes have run amok.One hospital, for example, found that anesthesiologists who were paid based on personal production were less willing to jump in and help one another when someone elses patient was reacting badly.Drilling for a BonusConsider a couple of the former Soviet Unions attempts to dabble in incentive schemes. In the energy sector, rubles were literally being thrown away in the search for oil reserves because Soviet workers received bonuses according to the number of feet they strenge ausbildunged. It turns out that its far easier to drill many shallow holes than to drill a few deeper ones which is exactly what happened.Instead of following the geological advisories to drill deep to find existing reserves, workers were happy merely poking the surface over and over turning up very little oil. After all, its what they were rewarded for doing.Employee Incentives Gone Askew One woman we worked with a manager at an internationally renowned company decided that her employees lacked business innovation, so she instituted a simple suggestion program. What could be more innocent?To encourage creativity, she asked each work group to meet for at least a half hour per week to brainstorm new work methods, solutions to longstanding problems, and possible new products. To put teeth into the new program, she put together a committee that reviewed submissions and then awarded cash prizes to employees who came up with ideas that were judged as real moneymakers.Within a few months the cash-for-ideas program had completely broken down. In fact, members of one work group ended up beating up one of their own team members as a result of the program.It turns out the team came up with a really good idea, and Charlie, the aforementioned team member, promised that hed take care of the paperwork. He then submitted the suggestion under his own name and kept the $5,000 bonus for himself. When his teammates found out about the deception, first they confronted him, then someone shoved him, then a melee broke out and Charlie ended up in the emergency room.To avoid further injuries, the owner did away with the incentive program. Of course, she still invited suggestions, but none came in. Employees now believed that she was shorting them by asking for ideas without offering incremental pay.She had hoped to use the suggestion program to stimulate innovation, but she found that by paying people for their thoughts, she had inadvertently sent the message that making suggestions was outside a persons normal job requirements. Now employees believed that if they came up with a good idea, they deserved to be paid a bonus. Otherwise, they were being exploited.A More Rewarding ApproachSo, the question is, how do you use incentives wisely?Take care to ensure that employee rewardscome soon, are gratifying, and are clearly tied to vital behaviors. When you do so, even small rewards can be used to help people overcome some of the most profound and persistent problems.When you do want to provide a supplemental reward to help shape employee behavior, as the much maligned adage goes, its often the thought, not the gift, that counts. Thats because the thought behind an incentive often carries symbolic significance and taps into a variety of social forces that carry a lot of weight, much more so than the face value of the incentive itself.So, as you think of awards, dont be afraid to let the thought behind the award carry the burden for you.Author BioJoseph Grenny, along with Kerry Patterson, David Maxfield, Ron McMillan and Al Switzler, are authors of Influe ncer The New Science of Leading Change(McGraw-Hill, 2013). They are the leaders of VitalSmarts, an innovator in best practices training products and services that has taught millions of people worldwide and that has worked with more than 300 of the Fortune 500 companies.

13 Ways to Get Promoted at Work - The Muse

13 Ways to Get Promoted at Work - The Muse13 Ways to Get Promoted at WorkIf youve been at the same job for some time, its all too easy to just assume that a promotion will come along every year, like a bonus for time served. But you have to do more than log hours to make it to the next level. More responsibility means actively showing (and sometimes telling) your boss that youre ready to take on a new role. To show you just how its done, 13 entrepreneurs from Young Entrepreneur Council weighed in with tips on getting promoted, based on their own employees theyve seen rise through the ranks. 1. Make Your Boss ObsoleteIts ironic, but the best way to get promoted is to make your boss job easier. And the best way to do that is to make his or her job obsolete. Youre not really putting your manager out of a job- youre allowing him or her to trust your work. In turn, he or she can focus on new areas that the higher-ups have needed to address for some time. Strong work goes up the chain, imp roves the company, and gets you noticed.- Ankur Gopal, Interapt2. Summarize Work VisuallyWhen talking about your work, give us something to look at. When you answer the question, Why are people buying? show a chart of the top responses as well as how many people gave each response. It makes everyone a believer when we can see a quick visual snapshot that backs up what youre saying.- Adam Grant,Campus Commandos3. Own Projects From abflug to FinishOrganizations place a premium on individuals who follow through on tasks. If you can prove that you can consistently own projects from start to finish, you will not only get promoted, but youll also make yourself indispensable.- Kyle Wong,Pixlee4. Keep a Positive AttitudeThe people who typically get promoted keep their cool under stress. They also act as a role model to everyone around them. They meet deadlines and ask relevant, intelligent questions that help clients be happier with our services. When an issue arises, they want to solve it and work to avoid future problems by learning from their mistakes.- Nicole Munoz,Start Ranking Now5. Raise Other Team Members PerformanceI look for people who are completing their assignments and asking what that next task is going to be. They help their colleagues instead of stepping on them in their climb up the ladder. I love to promote people on my team who raise the performance of everybody around them.- Joshua Lee,StandOut Authority6. Make Your Boss Aware You Want the PromotionIt seems quite simple, but expressing your desire for a particular promotion is very helpful. Sometimes management may not know you want it, or has not thought of you as a candidate, especially if its outside of your current department. Often management will tell you what you need to do to get the position if they know you want it. Be humble, inquisitive, passionate, and hungry.- Joshua Waldron,Silencerco, LLC7. Show Pride in Your WorkCompetence, diligence, intelligence, loyalty- these all matter, but wh at matters fruchtwein is the inherent will to do the best work possible. The work is what matters, and employees who take it personally, who own their work as a reflection of their values and take pride in doing good work, are the employees I trust with positions of responsibility.- Vik Patel,Future Hosting8. Avoid Office Politics and GossipThe qualities we considered most were those that demonstrate integrity and trustworthiness- which we measured by looking at who chose not to participate in office politics and gossip. While its important to understand the balance of office politics, individuals who are able to rise above the temptations stand out most as those I think would be the fairest to others in management roles.- Souny West,CHiC Capital9. Display CommitmentWhen people are really committed, you can tell by the quality of their work, the effort they put in, and the relationships they develop. When employees show commitment, we notice and try to reward them with deserved prom otions. - Alfredo Atanacio,Uassist.ME10. Demonstrate That You Can Solve Client ProblemsTo get promoted, you have to show that you can take the initiative and help our clients solve their problems. Since I run a absatzwirtschaft company, I am looking for people who can implement creative and effective campaigns that make both us and our clients shine. This also means being able to work independently, without having to be told what to do every step of the way.- Shawn Porat,Fortune Cookie Advertising11. Be ExceptionalI want to promote from within, but its important that clients and co-workers see the justification. I need team members to make a significant impact on their clients- who really wow them. If they dont have a client-facing position, they should be the go-to person for their colleagues.- Eddie Lou,Shiftgig12. Make MoneyIf someone is making money, theyll be promoted. Making money is the ultimate internal currency. All other internal performance metrics can be translated into the money-making metric. And yes, saving money is making money, too. Anyone who understands enough of the business ROI levers to structure and ask for more resources or a different title will probably get it and keep moving up each time the argument is made.- Ross Resnick,Roaming Hunger13. Attract and Manage Great TalentAt a fast-growing company, hiring quality people quickly is one of the most important goals. Thats why I place great value on people who can bring in additional talent through their existing networks, convince that talent to join our company, and cultivate those individuals into productive team members. Showing that you can build and manage a profitable team is a clear path to promotion.Sathvik Tantry,FormSwiftPhoto of raised hand courtesy of Shutterstock.

Being Too Good at Your Job Can Be Bad - The Muse

Being Too Good at Your Job Can Be Bad - The MuseBeing Too Good at Your Job Can Be BadYou know the term rock star is an annoying, overused hiring clich. But, lets be real Thats just the kind of employee you are. Your interviewer told you- on the spot- that you were the perfect candidate. You got the salary and perks you wanted, and your anfhrer has yet to give you a project you couldnt handle.And yet, youve recently started to notice some strange things happening. For example, youre no longer the first choice to spearhead projects. Or, when you share brilliant ideas with your supervisor, hes started pushing back that hed really like things done a different way. When did he stop binnenseeing your genius?Theres no easy way to say this, but it could be that your success has gone to your head- and youre behaving as if youre the best thing to ever happen to your company. And thats one of the worst things for your career growth. Not only are you no longer learning (because you know everythi ng), but youre putting yourself in precarious waters with your boss. Concerned this might be you? Heres how to diagnose if youre on this path- and what you can do about itIs This You?Everythings a NegotiationYou imagine a workflow where your boss assigns you a project, you share your ideas for moving forward, and- with no mora than some minor tweaks- he tells you to go for it. But that couldnt be further from reality. The assignments you do get dont allow much room for interpretation. And when you share an idea, you have to fight for it every step of the way. Every email becomes a back-and-forth chain, and the more ardently you tell your boss you know what youre doing, the more he pushes back that hed really like you to follow his directions.Other Colleagues Arent Having the Same ProblemsYour boss is a hard-to-please nightmare, and you cant wait for drinks with your work BFF, so you can swap stories about just how awful he is. Except, your co-workers experience is totally different. For the most part, shes really vibing with your supervisor. In fact, it seems like youre the only teammate in the doghouse. Youre always picked last and youre routinely being passed over for projects you want. Youve mentioned it, but nothings changing.Youre No Longer Getting Good Feedback- From AnyoneChatting with a few colleagues you trust is beneficial in more ways than one. Along with hearing if they too think your boss is on a rampage, you can get some feedback from a third party. Lets say your manager never has anything nice to say about your ideas. What about your co-workers? Are they all over your latest suggestion, because, yes, it is life-changing, or are they politely thanking you for your input- and sticking to the original plan?If no one is praising your suggestions, odds are its not just your boss. No matter how smart you are, youre kinda out of sync with the general direction of your department.What Now?OK, so you read the above and nodded nonstop. But, youre not sure what to do next. Its not your fault youre good at your job (like really good). Unfortunately, believing youre supremely talented can be an obstacle in the workplace (even if its true). Not only does it isolate you from the rest of your team, but it can also lead you to thinking- and acting on the idea- that you dont need a boss. In fact, you may start to assume your current ones just a figurehead, even a nuisance. You might think getting along with her is perfunctory- but its not. Shes (usually) in dienstgrad for a reason. And shes typically not thrilled when someone starts reacting to her feedback like its just unnecessary suggestions. The scary news is To stay relevant, you need to make a change. But the good news is You can- starting today. Because you can alter how you interact with her and how you go about your day-to-day in the office.Lets start with the constant back-and-forth. If your response is to keep hammering away at why youre right, odds are you arent listening. Rathe r, youre focused on winning the conversation. (Which, for the record, isnt how conversations with your boss work.) So, treat the next few weeks like an experiment. Complete projects as theyre assigned without pushing back. Make a promise to yourself to only ask questions for clarification (not to prove a point). If you find the praise ramping back up again, take that as a sign that youre back on the right path.And if she seems to have it in for you? Take a step back from the situation and know this Making her suddenly see why her way sucks is going to be really hard- especially when her approach doesnt seem to be bothering anyone else. Yes, you can decide shes threatened by your brilliance and that this isnt worth your time (along with a host of other excuses). Or, you can choose to go all in on demonstrating you want your job. Along with following your boss directions, seek out more feedback, not less (and not just from your supervisor, but also from your teammates). For example Wh en you turn projects in, ask what you can do to make them even better, and seek to incorporate those pointers in future work. And, when youre tempted to push back- ask Why? instead. Not like a petulant child, but because youre genuinely curious as to why something should be done a certain way. Either youll get some useful insight into your boss quirks and pet peeves, or better yet, youll learn that her ways truly better for sound and valid reasons.If youre worried that your once rising star is falling because of your boss, youll lose nothing by trying the strategies above. At worst, youll have learned a new approach to dealing with someone you dont understand- a vital workplace skill. At best, youll see improvements to your workload and your relationship with your manager, which will help you feel more confident about your career path and your future at the company.Photo of winner courtesy of Shutterstock.

Customize this Outstanding Greeter Resume Sample

Customize this Outstanding Greeter Resume SampleCustomize this Outstanding Greeter Resume SampleA lot of competition exists for greeter jobs. Many retail stores depend upon greeters to give customers a friendly welcome as soon as they enter. While hiring managers certainly want to get a sense of your personality before hiring you, you first need to wow them with an excellent resume. This document needs to showcase your experiences, skills, and achievements. You want your application to resemble the greeter resume sample shown here once you finish writing. Hiring managers in all industries expect the same basic resume formatting because it makes it easier for them to figure out what is relevant. Jobseekers needing help with communicating their talents should use the resume builder.Create Resume Angelica Angelwood100 Broadway LaneNew Parkland, CA, 91010Cell (555) 987-1234example-emailexample.comProfessional Summary Highly friendly, engaging and efficient Greeter with extensive experie nce in the retail and dining industries. Adept at dealing with a patrons in a variety of different situations and settings patronizing retail and dining venues. Very energetic and effective in working in a gruppe or crew setting, required in retail and dining.Core QualificationsHighly friendlyExcellent communicatorOutgoing and positiveTeam playerThoughtful when interactingActive listenerExperience March 2010 to October 2012 WalmartNew Cityland, CA GreeterFront line patron services representative at large retail store.Responsible for greeting patrons upon arrival in store.Provided customers with information about the store and products as needed.Assisted security personnel with loss prevention. October 2012 to January 2014 Happy RestaurantNew Cityland, CA GreeterGreeted patrons at family buffet.Assisted with seating guests upon arrival at restaurant.Provided customized assistance to guests with special needs.Responsible for special accommodations for larger groups of guests. January 2014 to Present Gigantic StoreNew Cityland, CA GreeterProvided front line customer assistance at larger retail outlet store.Responsible for greeting and guiding guests upon their arrival at store.Assisted in ensuring guests with special needs obtained appropriate accommodations when it store.Responsible for training new greeters hired by the store.Education 2009 New Cityland High School, New Cityland, CA DiplomaCustomize ResumeWhy Is This a Good Greeter Resume Sample?The Professional Summary portion of your resume needs to accomplish a lot. As you can see in the greeter resume sample, the Professional Summary is only one paragraph, but it does a lot in that little amount of space. For starters, it contains information related to the applicants personality. The applicant mentions words such as engaging and energetic. Hiring managers may not meet you yet, but you want to give them an idea of who you are. In addition to personality traits, the resume sample also lists key experiences i n the Professional Summary. The applicant says she has worked for both retail and dining venues. In just one paragraph, the applicant has demonstrated key proficiencies hiring managers searching for. After the first paragraph, you want to list skills that would come in handy in this line of work. For most greeter positions, technical proficiencies are not essential. Therefore, this applicant utilizes the space effectively by mentioning the most relevant skills the applicant would need on a daily basis. Jobseekers do not need to mention skills they would hardly ever use. For example, there would be no need to mention your talents playing the piano. The Work Experience section on the greeter resume sample has good formatting. It mentions the names of the workplaces the applicant has been at as well as the dates she worked at each place. Every workplace also contains a few bullet points mentioning her primary duties. While some of the responsibilities are straightforward, the applicant does the right thing by going into detail for some of them. For example, the candidate states, Assisted in ensuring guests with special needs obtained appropriate accommodations when in store. This is much more specific than merely stating, Assisted guests. Those details can help greatly because now hiring managers know this candidate has worked with people with special needs.Why You Need a Strong Greeter ResumeNo real information is available for the projected growth rate of greeters. However, businesses from mega retail giants to smaller shops employ greeters. If you find an opening for a greeter in your area, then you want to make sure you make an impression with your resume. Since a greeters responsibilities mostly include welcoming customers and answering questions, there are not many skills or experiences hiring managers look for. Many times, behauptung positions are entry-level. You can be confident a lot of people are going to compete for one position, and you need to make your mark. It is a mistake to assume a hiring manager will call you in for an interview automatically. Do not stop working on your resume until it resembles the greeter resume sample.Costly Greeter Resume Mistakes To AvoidYou want your personality to shine through in your resume. After a while, resumes can all start looking the same to hiring managers. A strong adjective can really make a resume stand out follow the lead of the greeter resume sample and include an adjective like Friendly. Another mistake is to completely leave out the Education section. Most greeter positions are not going to require any college experience. Typically, applicants only need a high school diploma or GED. You do not want to assume a hiring manager is going to automatically think you graduated from high school if you do not mention it. You need to make things easy on the employer by having all pertinent information right there on the page. Finally, you never want to make the mistake of including a list o f references directly on the resume. If a hiring manager asks for a list of references, then put them on a separate piece of paper.ConclusionWriting a great resume is easier said than done. There is a lot you need to convey in just one page, but it is certainly possible to accomplish the feat. You can refer back to this greeter resume sample if you need it, and you should give yourself plenty of time to develop a great resume before emailing it to hiring managers.

Healthcare Resume - the Story

Healthcare Resume - the Story The Chronicles of Healthcare Resume Even though the nursing field demands specific technical abilities, employers start looking for different abilities, called soft skills-the type of skills that make you a superb employee. Many recruiters wish to locate candidates with the correct balance of soft and hard skills. Certain jobs request a mora thorough CV, but others request a resume. In some places, the work market for nurses can be rather tough. Things You Wont Like About Healthcare Resume and Things You Will Should you need some tips on how to craft the very best healthcare resume for your distinct field, have a look at our samples and the accompanying writing guides. When youre asking for a job which relies on the strengths of the person, you require a resume template that you may inject a little more personality into to make it pop. Some candidates make the incorrect variety of style or quaint formats that could be harmful to the potential of finding the job. Its essential that if youre actively seeking employment, that you use target keywords and that youve got a resume posted on no less than a couple of job-seeking sites. Vital Pieces of Healthcare Resume A resume does not have to incorporate each job or internship youve ever held. Recruiters frequently use the work description for a reference tool for reviewing incoming applicants. Your work is never boring and its never the exact same. Accomplishments Now its time to deliver some proof that youre able to find the work done, and do it well. Healthcare Resume at a Glance In some instances, a hiring manager is searching for healthcare skills resume above anything else. If your healthcare resume lists the sorts of knowledge and educational background a hiring manager is searching for, then youll have the ability to advance your career and reach out to more people in need of assistance. In addition, should youre attempting to find a job which is outside you r existing specialty, you will need to TARGET your resume to prove to the hiring manager which you have the skills to do the job. The challenge of being a true student trying to find a job tends to be an absence of earlier job experience. The Healthcare Resume Chronicles In some instances, a healthcare cover letter is going to be for a focused professional like a direct support professional, which demands an extremely specific background. So for those who have an essay assigned that you require help with, you can purchase essay online cheap from us. Job applicants may set up their medical resume in several ways, but the most prosperous strategy is to supply information in chronological order. What to include is the simple part. Healthcare employers are usually impressed by a distinguished collection of publications. Healthcare industry needs a number of unique skills so as to be prosperous. Utilize our healthcare resume samples to understand how to achieve that. It resume is one of the pictures contained in the category of Resume and many more images contained in that category. Some facets of healthcare administration are very similar to an administrative job in any area. When youre making your healthcare cover letter, be certain to point out your specialty. The medical administration field also has managers of particular departments, including admissions, or supportive roles. There are many resume examples on the internet for different healthcare jobs. Healthcare Resume - Overview The Master t he Interview guide will allow you to understand and apply key approaches, which means you always leave an outstanding impression. Although you will probably list some soft skills in your abilities and qualification section, its important to likewise demonstrate your aptitude. Be certain to include quantifiable information to truly drive home how valuable you can be to a possible employer. Resume service review certificates and company accounts are re adily available. Food service is just one of the most difficult industries to work in. Our site uses cookies to enhance your experience on the site.

Aged care workers demand pay rise

Aged care workers demand pay rise Aged care workers demand pay risePosted October 13, 2011, by Josie Chun Australian aged care workers have lodged a claim for a 60 per cent pay increase a rise that would add up to $10 an hour to the hourly wage. Those in the aged care sector say this increase is needed to retain staff in an industry plagued by low wages and chronic staff shortages. Louise Tarrant, national secretary for the Liquor, Hospitality and Miscellaneous Union, told the ABC that the 60 per cent wage claim would translate to a 7 per cent increase in federal funding for aged care. Seven per cent is around about $650 million thats a lot of money, said Tarrant. The Federal Government already spends $10 billion a year on aged care, taking up more than 17 per cent of the total health budget. Community care is presently split between wholly Commonwealth-funded services and those which are co-funded with the states and territories, but the Prime Minister has put forward a proposal to provide 100 per cent of funding for the aged care sector, including extra aged care places. Australias ageing population ABS projections have predicted that the proportion of Australians aged 65 or over will nearly double in the next 50 years, increasing from 13 per cent of the population in 2007 to between 23 and 25 per cent in 2056. The ageing of the population will inevitably lead to an ageing workforce and a dramatic rise in the number of people requiring care. Aged care crisis looming Some industry experts fear that we are heading for a crisis in the healthcare workforce supply as the Australian nursing workforce ages along with the rest of the population. There is already a national shortage of registered nurses, and this shortage will only get worse as supply fails to keep up with demand. Chief executive of the Council on the Ageing Ian Yates says there is a chronic shortage of home help. Home care services provide the elderly with basic domestic help, enabling them t o remain at home and avoid winding up in public hospitals. Employment opportunities in the aged care sector will only grow with the ageing population, and if aged care workers get the pay rise they have applied for, this profession could become more attractive than ever.Graduate Certificate of NursingStudy modeverbundenPayment optionsFEE-HELPUpfront paymentCourse guide+ FREE eBrochureEnquire Online Enquire OnlineNursing ResourcesPharmacy assistant sample resumeEnrolled nurse sample resumeCareer Insider StoriesAziza Sahib - Registered NurseInterested in becoming a?Disability Support WorkerAged Care WorkerCommunity Care WorkerPersonal Care AssistantTherapy AidePopular Career Searchesaged care interview questions and answershow to write a cover letter for aged carehow to apply for aged care jobentry level aged care resumeaged care interview questionsNursing CoursesGraduate Diploma of NursingEnquire Online Enquire OnlineMaster of NursingEnquire Online Enquire OnlineJosie ChunRelated Ar ticlesBrowse moreAllied HealthHealth5 Reasons To Study NursingMost of us are aware of how important nurses are to modern health care. There are fewer professions more necessary especially in an ageing population or more respected.Aged CareNursingNEWS Aged care workers to receive $1.2 billion pay riseThe federal government has announced that it will spend an additional $1.2 billion over four years to raise the wages of aged care workers.Allied HealthMidwiferyThe Hunt is On for Australias Best NurseNominations for the 2018 HESTA Australian Nursing Awards have opened, with communities asked to shine the spotlight on Australias most over-worked and under-rated worker the nurse.

Catch Up on Summer Reading With the Top Articles from Simply Hired

Catch Up on Summer Reading With the Top Articles from Simply HiredCatch Up on Summer Reading With the Top Articles from Simply HiredDo you need an excuse to sit by the pool or lake with your tablet this summer? Make it a productive research-driven endeavor by taking the Simply Hired Summer Reading List with you. Here are our most popular articles from the first half of 2015.10. Job Interview Question What Challenges and Problems did You Face?Review this list of suggestions to learn what an interviewer is looking for when she asks about past challenges implement storytelling tips to demonstrate your past successes and learnings.9. Get the Call Back With Resume Action StatementsThe author shows specific ways to convert your ho-hum resume into a powerful record of accomplishments.8. Small Businesses the Best Bet for New GradsLearn how recent graduates can start a promising career by adding job opportunities from small companies into their job search.7. Career Advice I Wish I Got as a Ne w GradA recent grad provides tips to the 2015 graduating class.6. What Homer Simpson Can Teach Us About CareersCareer information can come from some surprising sources. If youre looking for someone who has had a variety of jobs, Homers your guy.5. 9 Ways to Use Your Smartphone in a Job SearchLooking for jobs on the go is getting easier as companies become more mobile-friendly. Put your smart phone to use in your job hunt with these nine tips.4. Use LinkedIn to Get Calls from RecruitersEven if you havent worked at a big, well-known company, you can still drive recruiters to your LinkedIn profile. Read this article for a step-by-step guide.3. Make Money in 2015 with these Career SkillsAre you looking for a new career direction or contemplating a certification course? Find out which ones are likely to pay off in 2015.2. How to Turn a Rejection Letter Into a Second ChanceFind out what one thing you can do after receiving a rejection letter to put yourself in the running for a second cha nce.1. Job Interview Question How did you deal with a difficult customer?Learn how to talk about your past experience with difficult customers in a way that showcases your skills to a prospective employer. This article breaks down what information the interviewer is looking for and how to tell your story in a compelling way.

Seasonal Job Scam Alert Steer Clear and Find Legitimate Holiday Jobs

Seasonal Job Scam Alert Steer Clear and Find Legitimate Holiday JobsSeasonal Job Scam Alert Steer Clear and Find Legitimate Holiday JobsIts that time of year where seasonal jobs are hiring like crazy. And while this is a great time of year to find work in temporary roles, its also a prime time for job scammers. This year, there is a seasonal job scam targeting job seekers looking for short-term, holiday employment.The new seasonal job scam alert released by the Better Business Bureau (BBB) warns job seekers of an email-based job scam. Although looking professional, the emails are in fact a phishing scam originating out of China. The seasonal job scam looks like thisYou get a professional looking email that contains the logos and branding of large, well-known retailers. Written as a recruiting email, it asks the candidate to click on a link or reply to the email- this is where you become a job scam victim, and your information is stolen.To keep yourself safe during a job search, its g ood practice to be mindful of where you send applications, the links you click, and the information you give out. To help keep you safe while job searching this holiday season, check out the below tips to avoid job scams and find legitimate seasonal jobs.Keep yourself safe with the following tipsMake sure youre applying to the actual company thats making contact.Check company websites for accurate contact information.Examine the email extension. Recruiter emails will come from a professional email source- leid anything from Gmail, Yahoo, or AOL.Dont click on links in emails. Go directly to the source to apply.Dont provide personal and sensitive information.Be wary of on-the-spot hiring or interviews conducted through a chat service.NEVER pay for a job. The employer should be compensating you, not the other way around.If it looks too good to be true, it likely is. High salaries and the ability to work from home can often times be a job scam red flag.Find legitimate seasonal jobs with is an ad-free, scam-free, safe place to search for flexible jobs, including those that offer seasonal working arrangements. On , you will find thousands of companies and jobs looking to hire real professionals for legitimate jobs.Here are a few companies and job titles to considerCompanies hiring for seasonal jobsVail ResortsWine.comGodivaLiftopiaIntuitKelly ServicesMacysNational Audubon SocietyAmerican Heart AssociationTNTP The New Teacher ProjectCommon seasonal jobs offered on BakerCustomer Service RepresentativePhotographerAllocation AnalystRecruiterCoordinatorSeasonal KeeperStore StylistTeaching ArtistSanta Claus ActorIf you are a job seeker looking for a flexible job, be aware of the recent seasonal job scam. Keep yourself safe by not disclosing information and double-checking where job offers are coming from. To keep yourself safe from job scammers, consider joining where you can find the latest seasonal jobs in a safe and convenient environment.Readers, were you aware of the latest seasonal job scam uncovered by the BBB? What steps do you take to keep yourself safe during a job search? Let us know below

Find Out What Type of Telecommute Jobs Are Available at ATT

Find Out What Type of Telecommute Jobs Are Available at ATTFind Out What Type of Telecommute Jobs Are Available at ATTAmong Fortunes Top 500 Global companies, the ATTAmerican multinational conglomerate holding company is headquartered at Whitacre Tower in downtown Dallas, Texas. Known as the worlds largest telecommunications company, itsbeen led by CEO Randall L. Stephensonsince 2007, and employs 267,000 people.The Bell Telephone Company founded the company on October 5, 1983, in Delaware, and has popular subsidiaries like DIRECT TV, ATT Mobility, Cricket Wireless, and more. A Work-at-Home Company Profile ATT sells products and tafelgeschirrs that make telecommuting possible,andthe companylets its employees telecommute.In2010, the company started a work-from-home program for 12,000 of its employees. While that number appears to be large, its actually only five percent of ATTs overall workforce, despite the company saying that it has provided mobile and remote access technologies to more than 130,000 employees that allow them to work from a variety of locations. Interestingly, ATT is the largest multichannel video service provider in the United States in regards to total subscribers, which is over 25,000,000. The companys telecommuting program, however, has hit bumps along the way (e.g., a contraction of the telecommuting program in 2007), but having 12,000 people working from homequalifies the company as telecommute friendly. In fact, because of its large telecommuting workforce, ATT is named one of the top major corporations for telecommuting. ATT also actively recruits retired military personnel and military spouses. Pay,Benefits, and Employment The positions that allow telecommuting are across many divisions, and thus, pay varies with position. However,ATT offers an array of benefits for full-time employees, which often includes medical, dental and vision, 401(k), paid time off, tuition reimbursement, life insurance, discounts on ATT products and ser vices, flexible spending accounts, adoption assistance, leave of absence, and many more. If youre interested in working here, use the ATT employment page by visiting the officialATT employment website. You may notice that the jobs database doesnt make it easy to locate a telecommuting position, but you can search for terms like telecommute and work from home to bring up positions that may offer remote work. Interesting Company Information According toATTs official website, a 2010 survey of 11,000 employees revealed some surprising information about ATTs telecommuters. For instance, 98 percent of supervisors agreed that telecommuters are effective at communicating and meeting their goals. Additionally, 96 percent would say the same about collaborating, and 97 percent agree that they can manage their time. This is good news when it comes to telecommuters, as theres support in the data. When it comes to remote work, 92 percent of ATT telecommuters have said that telecommuting helps them achieve a balance between work and home life. Plus, 63 percent of employees admitted that they enjoy having some flexibility in their schedule when it comes to days that they telecommute. Finally, 94 percent of telecommuters acknowledged that the average 54 minutes saved (in commuting time) welches ultimately given back to the company as additional productive time.