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The MBA, or Master of Business Administration, is a graduate management degree. Other management degrees include Master of Science in Business Administration (MSBA), Master of Public Administration (MPA), Master of Science in Administration (MSIA), Master of Public and Private Management (MPPM), and Master of Management (MM). (more…)
It’s no secret that most people don’t really like their jobs. You’d probably rather be doing anything but sitting in a cubicle, tapping away at your keyboard and watching the seconds tick by on the clock. But no matter how bad your profession may seem, it’s nothing compared to some of the highly demanding and stressful jobs that you could be stuck at. Here are a few of the worst to make you feel a little better about your own occupation.
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1. Waiter/bartender. Not only is this type of job physically demanding, since you have to be on your feet and moving fast all day (or night), it can also be terribly stressful (have you ever noticed how demanding, picky, and unforgiving people can be when it comes to dining out?). And since you practically live on tips, you pretty much have to put up with whatever crap people hand you (and take it with a smile). It’s even worse for bartenders, who also have to listen to everyone’s sob stories, break up bar fights, and try to wrestle car keys away from drunken idiots who think they’re “okay to drive”.
2. Psychologist. Can you think of any job more depressing than listening to people talk about their problems all day? There’s a reason most psychologists seek therapy themselves. And add to that the fact that you’re engaging in an imprecise science, which relies heavily on your ability to read people, get to the root of their complex problems, and basically wing it when it comes to helping them, and you’re looking at a job that is undeniably stressful (and often disappointing).
3. Freight handlers. Talk about a job a monkey could do. If you spend your day lifting and sorting boxes for shipping, you are likely losing a few brain cells a day to utter boredom. Not only that; this job is also extremely demanding on your body. It won’t be long before you have aches and pains in areas that you didn’t even know could hurt. You’ll put stress on all of your joints and back injuries are pretty much par for the course. And for all of this, you get paid just slightly more than minimum wage.
4. Dentist. Often cited as one of the most stressful jobs, dentistry can be a trying field. Face it: most people would rather be anywhere than in the dentist’s chair. And it can’t be fun to make kids cry every time they see you. It’s no wonder so many dentists commit suicide.
5. Police officer. Serving and protecting rarely reveals the best of humanity. If you’re pulling someone over or responding to a 9-1-1 situation, you’re likely to witness the absolute worst that the human race has to offer. This can leave you pretty jaded. In addition, you’ll be called on to chase people, shoot them, get shot at, suffer physical attacks, come under scrutiny for your actions (sometimes publicly), and often face criticism from the very people you’re trying to help. Of course, there’s a certain nobility to it all, but that won’t keep you warm at night.
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Finding a recruiter that best matches your personality, professional needs, and profile can be difficult under the best of circumstances. The best time to find one is while you are employed. Locating one at this time allows you to be more particular. Building a relationship with your recruiter will take time and effort so it’s important to find the right person from the beginning. You might need to contact several recruiters before you find a good match. It is important to be discreet at this point. You don’t want the word to get out that you are “looking” or to be contacted by recruiters on the prowl for new clients.
It’s never too early to cultivate a recruiter relationship. Keep in mind that this process can be challenging when you are a new professional, and do not have a career track record. The younger/less experienced you are, the harder it will be to have a recruiter work for you.
Note: Recruiters, with the exception of “retained” search professionals, make a percentage of the offered salary. The higher the salary, the more money they make. Consequently, it pays them to place the “High Ticket” people first.
Here are six tips to get you started:
1) Find a recruiter BEFORE you need one.
Your initial contact should serve to the recruiter get to know you and you know them. Make sure that you both understand that this is a preliminary meeting so you won’t be bombarded with unwanted calls or jobs until you are actually seeking a position. If the ideal position comes along, make it clear that that it would be appropriate to contact you, but that you will notify them when you are actually looking to make a change. If the recruiter calls you constantly with “positions” that are not suitable, you need to move on. In your consultation with your recruiter you should share your talents, career plans and goals. Cover conditions such as being unable to relocate.
TIP: Don’t conduct these discussions at your present place of employment. Find a time and place where you can concentrate and give the recruiter your undivided attention. Never look for a new job on your employer’s time.
TIP: Some companies have “alert” notices installed in the computer network. If you access job board or job related sites they will know it.
2) Find a recruiter that specializes in your field or industry.
Today, recruiters are very specialized. You want one that knows your business, preferably one that has some longevity in the field. If you are active in your industry eventually you will either meet a recruiter or one will contact you. Be sure and do your homework. Check out your recruiter’s credentials. Ask colleagues if they have heard of this person (careful and discreet. You don’t want the word to get out that you are looking). When you check out your recruiter’s references, ask how long it took to be placed and what the recruiter relationship was like. Ask the recruiter to provide you with articles and information they have written or prepared. Check out the recruiter’s website. Ask for references of people they have placed.
Note: Be wary of recruiters just starting. As a temporary measure, many unemployed people hang up a recruiter shingle when they themselves become unemployed.
TIP: Here are a couple of websites to get you started www.findarecruiter.com or www.findrecruiter.com.
3) As you uncover potential “matches” send out a cover letter of introduction.
Keep your cover letter simple and to the point. Your cover letter should make the recruiter want to know more about you. Explain why they should invest time in getting to know you better. Ask to set up a telephone appointment. It’s up to you to sell the recruiter your skill set. You might include facts in your letter that are specific to your situation and may not be included in your resume.
4) Find a recruiter that you feel comfortable with and you trust.
I can’t emphasize this enough. Your recruiter must be able to work in absolute confidentiality. You MUST like working with and feel comfortable with your recruiter. If there is a “personality” conflict, move on to someone else. You are establishing a bond with your recruiter and you want them to work for you, not just submit your resume to any job opening.
Be careful about sending your resume out to recruiters while you are still employed. Your goal is to build a relationship. Be cautious. Many recruiters work on a numbers theory. If they send out so many candidate resumes eventually
one will be qualified. Most recruiters are true professionals with very high ethics. They will gladly keep you in mind for new positions that are “right up your alley” as they are uncovered. Make sure you cover your resume in depth with your recruiter. They may opt to have you rewrite it with a professional service. You may need several different versions of your resume.
TIP: Under no circumstances should a recruiter “enhance” your qualifications to fit an opening or a position they are trying to fill.
5) Cover current salary information and expectations. Make sure you set clear and concise parameters. You don’t want to waste time going on interviews that are not in line with your expectations. Remember to discuss that you expect your new job to pay more than your old one. It’s perfectly acceptable to have your recruiter seek out a better job or a promotion rather than a lateral move.
6) Find out what is the most acceptable way for the recruiter to receive your resume. They are working for you so you need to provide them your essential details in the shortest and easiest possible method. The more complicated you make it for them to receive your information the less enthusiastic they will be to read your material.
TIP: This is especially true to day were it’s a recruiters market. There are many more qualified candidates than there are recruiters to place them.
TIP: Remember to follow up once you have sent your credentials. Investigate if the transmission was clear, are there any questions, etc.
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Satisfaction is largely subjective, which makes nailing down the most satisfying jobs a rather difficult proposition. Everyone has preferences when it comes to what they would like to do, but most people fall into one of two categories: they’re either givers or takers. Some just want to create something of value, help others, or do their part for the betterment of mankind. Others are happiest when they’re sampling all that the world has to offer. If you determine which category you fall into, you’ll have a much easier time finding the perfect job when browsing through those job search sites. But until then, here are a few that might whet your appetite (some of them literally).
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1. Travel writer. Although there are a lot of home-bodies who don’t particularly care for travel, most of us would give our right arm for the chance to see the world, experience new cultures, and get paid to do so. If you’re a fair hand with a pen (the ability to turn a phrase is essential to this line of work) and you’re keen to see Shanghai this week, Buenos Aires next week, and Juno, Alaska the week after that, then this job could provide an entire world worth of happiness.
2. Food critic. This one is another for the “taker” category, but even givers could probably find something to love in getting paid to sample food for a living. For one thing, we all have to eat. And for another, food critics get treated like rock stars in every restaurant they visit, whether it’s a dive or five-star cuisine. You’ll never wait for a table, you’ll always have access to the “secret” menu, and all you have to do in return is rate the experience. Best of all, people you pan (no pun intended) will try even harder to impress you the next time around.
3. Firefighter. This one is definitely a giver, but if you feel like risking your life to save others qualifies as a satisfying endeavor, then you would be hard pressed to come up with a riskier occupation. While many firefighters face injury and death on a daily basis (and have the aches, pains, and scars to show for it), you’ll rarely find one who would trade in even a day of his career for something less dangerous.
4. Clergy members. The thing that makes this profession interesting is that it’s equally compelling for both people who want to gain something as well as those who want to give something to others. Clergy members have a special communion with God that allows them to enjoy a stronger sense of faith than most people. But they’re also able to counsel their congregation in the ways of the Lord, developing a deeper understanding of their own faith while imparting valuable lessons and wisdom to those they address and speak to one-on-one.
5. Teachers. It can be hard to believe that someone stuck in a classroom full of antsy children all day could be happy, but there is a lot of joy to be garnered from helping to shape young minds. Watching children grow and learn is sort of a miracle in and of itself. But knowing that it’s within your power to help them become smarter and more capable, grasping concepts and developing ideas (in short, becoming the people they are meant to be), provides a satisfaction that few other jobs can match.
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If you’re in the midst of a job search, you know that networks are important. Powerful. Essential. Most jobs are found through some kind of networking contact, so bolstering your relationships with all members of your network must be among your first priorities as you pursue your next role.
Effective networking is all about giving. And although the holiday giving season is far behind us, when it comes to your network, giving is a year-long activity.
One of the best gifts you can give to members of your network is help in building their personal brands. When we make others look good, we look good – to them! So consider these free or very low-cost, Web 2.0-focused personal-branding presents. It’s time to demonstrate your personal-brand attribute of generosity and your knowledge of social media.
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Landing your dream job isn’t easy. Some people spend 10 or 20 years working towards their ideal career. Many others wont last that long and will give up or fail on their quest.
Here are a few tips to help you land your dream job.
1. Figure out what your dream job is
This can take people months and even years to figure out. It’s possible, but chances are you’re not going to figure out what your dream job is in the next 15 minutes.
You might already know what you want to do for a living and that’s great if you do. If you don’t know what you want to do for as a career you have to start looking into it today.
There are career planning programs and quizzes that will help you determine your areas of interest. Go to your local career center, visit a career counsellor at your school, or search for websites that can help you find your dream job.
2. Research, research, research
There are unlimited resources for researching potential careers. You can find websites, blogs, and forums frequented and written by professionals in your field. You can also go to the library and take out books on topics that relate to your dream job.
Make sure you know all about your chosen profession before you get started. This can save you a lot of time and energy and will help you focus on what you actually need to do to find work in this field.
3. Training
Depending on your job, training could mean many different things. If you want to be a doctor or a lawyer you need to go to school. If you want to be a fireman perhaps you can volunteer at the local fire station and get to the know the people that work there.
There are millions of professions that don’t require formal training – just a willingness to learn and to pay your dues. If you need to go to college or university then do your research and find out where you should go and what courses you should take.
4. Networking
Get to know people that do what you want to do.
Ask them advice on how they landed their jobs and what has made them successful. You might even learn that there are things about your dream job that you hate. It’s better know this kind of information early on.
Be respectful of their time and even offer to buy them lunch so that you can quiz them for tips on how they became successful in their chosen profession.
5. Don’t give up
This is likely the most important piece of the puzzle. Unless your dream job is pumping gas, you’re likely going to have to work hard to get to where you want to be in your professional life. Put in the work and you’ll see the results.
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Most of us have different views of what a career in international affairs really means, state dinners, cocktail parties, etc., but the reality is that a career in international affairs includes a wide range of specialties within the private, non-profit, and government fields. Many schools such as The New School, a premier New York University, offer career counseling services to students in the international affairs graduate programs to help them understand potential career paths available.
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International Affairs Careers – Non-Profit
Non-Profit organizations are one of the most popular career choices among students graduating with masters in international affairs. There are numerous non-profit international volunteer organizations, so naturally finding employment is not an issue. Although salaries may not be overly competitive, you may find their work to be rewarding both personally and professionally. A career in an international non-profit organization exemplifies the concept of “Think Global, Act Local”.
MADRE
Women have been denied basic human rights in many parts of the world, if you are looking for an organization that is dedicated to providing basic health, reproductive rights, education and economic development opportunities to women in different parts of the world, MADRE is a place for you. MADRE partners with local women’s rights organizations and provides them with training and resources necessary in solving some of the problems faced by women in those communities.
The International Rescue Committee
IRC offers perhaps one of the most rewarding careers for those seeking employment with humanitarian organizations. The IRC responds to some of the world’s worst emergencies, typically within 72 hours. Employment within the IRC can be classified within two categories, emergency response and post-conflict development. Personal growth within the organization is highly encouraged and commitment to personal development highly emphasized.
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