TARIKH : 24 JUN 2010
HARI : KHAMIS
TEMPAT : DEWAN SERI KENANGAN,
SMK SEAFIELD
SEMUA DIJEMPUT HADIR
Although 2009 saw some of the most desolate unemployment numbers in history, there is reason to believe that things are starting to look up.
Both the unemployment rate and the number of jobless persons decreased in November to 10 percent and 15.4 million, respectively, according to the most recent date from the Bureau of Labor Statistics. That was down from October, when the unemployment was at an all-time-high of 10.2 percent and there were 15.7 million unemployed persons.
In addition, although employment fell in several industries, several groups saw little change or added jobs in November. Employment in professional and business services rose by 86,000, with temporary help services adding 52,000 jobs, the majority of the increase. Since July, temporary help services employment has risen by 117,000. Health-care employment rose to 21,000 in November, with gains in home health-care services (7,000) and hospitals (7,000). The health-care industry has added 613,000 jobs since the recession began in December 2007. While there was little change in wholesale and retail trade, department stores added 8,000 jobs over the month. Finally, the number of jobs in transportation and warehousing, financial activities, and leisure and hospitality showed little change over the month.
As these numbers continue to trend upward, there should be hope for the millions of people still looking for a job in 2010. The labor force is projected to increase by 12.6 million people during the 2008-18 period, according to the BLS. Total employment is expected to increase by 10.1 percent, adding about 15.3 million workers over the decade -- including in 2010.
It should be noted, however, that the jobs that will be added won't be evenly distributed across industries and occupational groups. It goes without saying that changes in consumer demand, technology and the like will continue to affect the economic structure.
If you're looking for a job this year, here are 55 (of many) jobs to look for in 2010, defined as jobs that saw growth in the second half of 2009 in every industry.
Industry: Management, business and financial operations
Jobs that saw growth in management:
1. Marketing and sales managers
2. Purchasing managers
3. Property, real estate and community association managers
Jobs that saw growth in business and financial operations:
4. Wholesale and retail buyers, except farm products
5. Cost estimators
6. Meeting and convention planners
Industry: Professional and related occupations
Jobs that saw growth in computer and mathematics:
7. Computer programmers
8. Network systems and data communications analysts
9. Statisticians
Jobs that saw growth in architecture and engineering:
10. Electrical and electronics engineers
11. Materials engineers
12. Engineering technicians, except drafters
Jobs that saw growth in life, physical and social sciences:
13. Market and survey researchers
14. Psychologists
15. Urban and regional planners
Jobs that saw growth in community and social services:
16. Counselors
17. Social workers
18. Religious activities and education director
Jobs that saw growth in legal:
19. Judges, magistrates and other judicial workers
20. Paralegals and legal assistants
Jobs that saw growth in education, training and library:
21. Archivists, curators and museum technicians
22. Librarians
Jobs that saw growth in arts, design, entertainment, sports and media:
23. Designers
24. Athletes, coaches, umpires and related workers
25. Editors
Jobs that saw growth in health-care practitioner and technical:
26. Chiropractors
27. Occupational therapists
28. Clinical laboratory technologists and technicians
Industry: Service occupations
Jobs that saw growth in health-care support:
29. Nursing, psychiatric and home-health aides
30. Massage therapists
31. Dental assistants
Jobs that saw growth in protective services:
32. Firefighters
33. Bailiffs, correctional officers and jailers
Jobs that saw growth in food preparation and serving related occupations:
34. Chefs and head cooks
35. Bartenders
Jobs that saw growth in building and grounds cleaning and maintenance:
36. Pest control workers
37. Grounds maintenance workers
Jobs that saw growth in personal care and service:
38. Tour and travel guides
39. Child-care workers
40. Recreation and fitness workers
Industry: Sales and office occupations
Jobs that saw growth in sales and related:
41. Cashiers
42. Advertising sales agents
43. Travel agents
Jobs that saw growth in office and administrative support:
44. Customer service representatives
45. Human resources assistants, except payroll and timekeeping
46. Office machine operators, except computer
Industry: Natural resources, construction and maintenance
Jobs that saw growth in construction and extraction:
47. Carpenters
48. Cement masons, concrete finishers and terrazzo workers
49. Electricians
Industry: Installation, maintenance and repair
Jobs that saw growth:
50. Automotive body and related repairers
51. Electrical and electronics installers and repairers, transportation
Industry: Production, transportation and material moving
Jobs that saw growth in production:
52. Bakers
53. Inspectors, testers, sorters, samplers and weighers
Jobs that saw growth in transportation and material moving:
54. Refuse and recyclable material collectors
55. Industrial truck and tractor operators
Here's the bottom line: You have to get a job, you have to go to work and someday, you'll probably have to change jobs.
There's just no denying the signs. In fact you don't need any signs at all, you just can't stand your job. But how many of us have the luxury of just up and leaving a lousy job without having another lined up?
Having a job you hate is never an easy thing to deal with, but sometimes you just need to grin and bear it until you have another gig lined up. Whether you're currently stuck because you just have to pay the bills or are holding out for the next great opportunity, here are some ways to get through the day:
Set weekly goals for yourself.
Sometimes it is easier to make it to 5 o'clock when you can keep your eye on the prize. Even if you hate your job now, there is something out there that will make you happy. Make weekly goals to help you find that golden opportunity. One week you might strive to send out five résumés or attend one networking event. Setting these goals will give you something to work toward.
Do one thing each day to help you reach your goals.
You don't need to cross all your goals off your list every day, but you can chip away daily. When you get up in the morning, set a daily objective for yourself and make sure you achieve it. This will give you a sense of accomplishment and keep you feeling good about your progress.
Give yourself "me time" before work.
Going into a job you hate will be worse if you get to the office feeling rushed, stressed and frazzled. Set aside some moments of solitude each morning.
Develop a positive morning ritual.
Treat yourself to a latte, get up early enough to read the paper, or just set your alarm to play upbeat music when you wake up. Improving your mornings can do wonders for the rest of your day.
Create a diversion for yourself in the office.
Does being in your office make you yearn for the outdoors? Are the incessant ringing phones driving you batty? Do something to brighten your mood while you're at work. Take in a tropical picture and use it as your screensaver. Buy yourself a "joke of the day" desk calendar. Plug headphones into your computer or bring your iPod to work. Go out for lunch.
Use your time to develop your skills.
Hating your job doesn't mean you can't learn new skills. Use your time to make yourself a better candidate down the road. If your company offers training courses, take advantage of them. Use downtime to learn something new on your computer. Pick up a management development book and read it at lunch. Turn this job into an opportunity for self-improvement.
Blow off some steam.
Most people have an activity that helps them unwind and get rid of tension. Go for a run after work, go swimming on your lunch hour, or take a nice long walk. Put this activity on your schedule so you will have something to look forward to every day.
Treat yourself.
To make up for your office misery, find little ways of treating yourself. Buy a good book to read. Treat yourself to ice cream. Buy some flowers. Shop for a new interview suit. Plan your next vacation. Find out what makes you feel better inside, no matter what is going on outside.
Maintain your performance.
It is important to continue to do your work and do it well, regardless of your current situation. Set personal performance goals. Then use the accomplishments in future interviews.
Keep your bridges intact.
It really is a small world, and you never know when you will run into co-workers from your past. Don't burn any bridges at your company because you are unhappy. Maintain your contacts and keep your relationships positive. You might just need a reference or a good word from one of your colleagues in the future.
Realize that this too shall pass.
Right now, it might seem like you will be stuck in this job forever. Keep your chin up and remind yourself that you are in charge of your destiny. Search internal postings for new positions. Start your search for a new job externally.
All of us have some thoughts and ideas about our careers and professions. It is however sad to see that not everyone reaches a career or path of profession that they would like to. For example, every boy wishes to be a fireman when he is young while every girl wants to be a nurse or a teacher when she’s young.
Thankfully not every one of them finally turns out into what their childhood dream is. On a serious note though, you should decide quite early in life what career you wish to pursue and take your decisions accordingly. This article covers the main aspects you should take in mind for deciding on your career. The article also provides examples on how to choose your career path.
Here are some ways to decide on a career plan.
One should decide what career they would like to pursue keeping the three golden points in mind:
Interests: The truth be told, one cannot hold a job that does not interest them for a long time. The problems that they face may be superfluous, like the work timings, some aspects of the job or even the boss. However, the fact is that because the people are not interested in the job, such nitty-gritty comes up in their mind.
Financial Feasibility: A person may be interested in many things, but it is important that there is a commercial aspect to the activity that he or she wants to carry out. Once the person works out a way to convert their interests in a financially viable model, they have taken the first right steps towards their success.
Growth: Apart from the interest and the financial factor, another important factor is the growth of a person or his activities. It is a fact that how much ever interested a person is in a particular activity, it does get monotonous after a time and a growth or enhancement is quite needed.
Keeping these three concepts in mind, you can decide the profession or the job that you wish to undertake.
Of course, the interests of a person change over age, and it is necessary that a person takes such a decision only when they are mature enough to understand the different between childhood fantasies and true life ambitions.
You may find useful tips on – which career is right for me article.
Finding a job is not necessarily means that you find a satisfying career – well, unless you are blessed… A successful career path is something you create (and build) from scratch. In that manner, you should build your own career path based on your drill downed career plan that you maintain consistently. Once you have decided which profession to undertake, there are several activities to follow. For ensuring that you are successful in your ambition and follow your interests on a professional basis, here are some guidelines: Commitment You should commit to your decisions. If you make a career path decision and feel that you made the right decision, then you have to be responsible and commit for this career path you choose. Therefore, the best way is to write down: • Your career statement that focuses on the reasons you choose this career and the all-purpose ways you are going to take to achieve your goals. • Your career/project plan – to underline the tasks. Educational Qualifications Education is the spine of all ambitions. In fact, if you do not have the basic education, no profession will entertain you. If you do not have the required education for the career path that you wish to follow, you will find it very hard to get hired by any company. Therefore, you should make sure that you have all the educational qualifications that are required. Entrance – entry level To be frank, there are some people who like things easy and there are some people who like a challenge factor in everything in their life. Therefore you have to check what type of person you are and in the same vein decide what kind of entrance you would wish for in your profession – a difficult one or a simple one. Salary and Start up Salary The financial aspect of a job is quite important for almost everyone. If you are in a low paying profession or a job for a long time there is a kind of frustration that creeps up into you and that makes you a bitter person. Therefore make sure that the interest you pin point on is financially lucrative. Another aspect that you should keep in mind is the progress point in the financial aspect of it. If the progress points are too few and far between, it is suggested that you get back to your thought process about the profession that you wish to get into. Next Level As with the salary, you should also keep an eye on the development of your career as regards your capabilities, responsibilities and professional skills. If the two points of appraisal are too few and far between, there are chances that you have the same frustration that one might have for not be paid properly. Time Dedication There are some professions whose work day ends within five hours, while there are some professions whose work day extends till eighteen hours. At the beginning of your life, you should decide whether you wish to work for five hours or eighteen hours. Once you have decided what profession you wish to follow, you should make sure that you find out that levels of hierarchy that are basically present in the profession. Personal Life/Professional Life You should also find out whether you are able to balance your professional life with your personal life or not. A person’s professional life is as important as a person’s private life. It is only if a person finds a complete balance between the two that they can even think about being successful and happy in their life. After having these points cleared, you want to create a simple plan with a time schedule as your career pathway ;)
