(New job after downsized) The TV can be your Career Guide
No commentsBy Ben Needles
Are you still sitting on your couch, having a hard time choosing a career ? Grab your remote control and TV guide. Sit back, relax, and catch a show or two on TV! Seeing your favorite characters do their work can perhaps inspire you and give you ideas on which career might be best for you .
1. Greys Anatomy, House, Scrubs
Aside from watching the love story of McDreamy and Meredith, you can start getting acquainted with the fastest growing industry in the country health care .
According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor and Statistics, this industry provided 14 million jobs in 2006, with medical and health care workers receiving an average salary of $26,290 . Continuous growth is expected from this industry; especially since the discovery of new treatments and the development of better medical equipment will definitely open up more and more jobs for millions of fresh graduates around the country.
2. CSI, Dexter, Law and Order, Bones
These shows are packed with a great combination of thrills, chills, and pure excitement! From chasing bad guys to trying to solve gruesome murder cases, crime series and police dramas give you a sneak peek on what goes on in law enforcement .
The U.S. Bureau of Justice Statistics emphasized the demand for more law enforcers in the country. Each local government presently employs 25-30 officers in a community to prevent police shortage in their areas. These officers receive a higher annual base salary of $44,160 - $78,547 , for their task of strengthening the security and keeping the peace in their respective communities.
3. Boston Legal, The Practice, JAG
If legal dramas are your thing, why not pursue a career in legal service ? A neophyte attorney can earn anywhere between $72,500 and $137,000 . You can practice your degree in corporate law, international law, litigation, or intellectual property .
4. Friday Night Lights, Boston Public, Teachers
TV series that take place in school or academic settings are mostly dramatic, often dealing with hard issues that students and teachers have to confront. These shows often look into the difficulties of being a teacher or a student, as well as the overwhelming feeling of fulfillment when a goal is accomplished or when you help other people achieve their dreams.
You can either be a professor, guidance counselor, or even the coach of the school team . Educational services occupy the second largest industry in 2006, accounting for 13.3 million and receiving a median earning of $77,790 , as reported by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
So if youre having a difficult time choosing a career , your TV is not limited for entertainment — it can also be your guide to choosing a career thats best for you!
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Job Seekers Go Online in Credit Crunch
By john mce
The social networking website LinkedIn, has seen a 25% increase in registering users since the credit crunch hit in September, as worried professionals hoard contacts and look for backup jobs. It is a website which many recruiters use to find specialist employees, and contacts on the site can recommend each other and spread information about each other.
The site claims that the downturn has boosted sign-ups and activity as business people hedge their bets by ensuring they stay well networked in this uncertain time.
Through spring and summer, LinkedIn held a growth rate of one million new users every 20 days. Kevin Ayres, the European managing director of LinkedIn said “Economic issues and uncertainty has highlighted the importance on networking and information exchange”.
“We have seen a significant increase in the rate of sign-ups and in the amount of activity our users have been conducting on LinkedIn over the last two months.”
Since the latest financial crisis began with the collapse of Lehman Brothers, the rate of growth has increased to one million new users every 14 days. This is attributed to massive job losses among the financial services sectors as well as some advertising-dependant media companies.
There has been a 15% increase in activity in the last two months on LinkedIn, mainly in the issuing of invitations to get users to join business networking groups. There has also been a 14% increase in the recommendations made by users endorsing other users.
LinkedIn makes its money from job listings, subscriptions for premium services, advertising and a corporate service Recruiter.
Kevin Ayres also said that the LinkedIn user group and highly targeted advertising opportunities had made the website immune to the economic downturn. Many recruiters use LinkedIn to find highly qualified or experienced individuals.
He argued the company had “very, very little wastage” for recruiters who used the site as advertising on the site could be so targeted. “As companies review their advertising spend they will look to put budget in places where there is the most impact. It is about finding the right individuals and we are highly targeted”.
He also said that despite the global economic downturn, LinkedIn was still on target to achieve its full-year revenue forecast of between 75 and 100 million dollars. It seems that in the credit crunch, the internet could be a good way for the career minded to stay ahead of the pack.
In total LinkedIn has 30 million users, with 7 million of those located in Europe.
John McE writes articles on a number of subjects including job seeking and job searching. For the best Job Search site see Check4Jobs.
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