This edition of NEJS (http://www.nejs.org) covers the credit challenges facing job seekers. In this show, Kim Carpentier of Valley Credit Repairs http://www.valleycreditrepair.com, discusses the importance of checking your credit report because 85% of all credit reports have errors and 60% of employers run credit checks on prospective employees.
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Credit Challenges Facing Job Seekers (Show)
March 4th, 2012Career Transition: Hot Health Care Fields Offer Recession Resistant Opportunities
December 19th, 2011By M.D.F.
Unemployment is rampant, and job seekers are looking for fields that offer consistent employment. There is one field that fits the bill, healthcare. Healthcare is a recession proof industry that is clamoring for skilled professionals. Hospitals, doctor’s offices, clinics and more are hiring. For those looking to make a change, this is a solid option.
What Type of Jobs are Available?
The hot jobs right now include medical assistant, ultrasound technicians, x-ray technicians, dental assistants, medical billing, coding specialist and RNs. There are other equally lucrative positions in maintenance, food service and other support services. Just think about all the people needed to run a hospital, clinic or doctor’s office. » Read more: Career Transition: Hot Health Care Fields Offer Recession Resistant Opportunities
State of the Market: Five Career Paths Expected To See Continued Growth
August 26th, 2011By Julie Lee
We’re heading into a new era for America’s workforce. As we leave behind the days when manufacturing, construction and production ruled the economic landscape more people are looking for work in the realms of technology and personal service.
With the Great Recession behind us, there are some promising job numbers to look forward to. The Bureau of Labor Statistics predicts a million new jobs by 2018, which will make finding a job much easier for entry-level college grads. These jobs however, won’t be found on a farm or in a metal shop. If you want to move into a growing field, consider one of these professions.
1. Social Media Expert
This is a new and fast-growing field, thanks to the marketing power of social media. Take a look at any job board and you’ll see major companies snatching up social media strategists. If you have a knack for developing followers on Twitter, that could become a career. Social media strategists have a keen sense for laying out a strategy for companies through custom plans. The average salary for social media gurus: $55,000, even right out of college.
2. Information Technology Professional » Read more: State of the Market: Five Career Paths Expected To See Continued Growth
