Opportunities in Machinery and Manufacturing

by the Bureau of Labor Statistics.

Workers in the machinery manufacturing industry are well compensated for their skills; many workers in the machinery manufacturing industry are among the more highly paid in the economy. Keep reading to learn more about this industry and the workers in it. The first section of the article identifies the variety of occupations that are needed to manufacture machinery. The second section describes the types of machinery tat the industry produces and the industry’s size and evolution. Subsequent sections describe the benefits and drawbacks of working in the industry, how to train for and advance in its occupations, and where to find more information.

To read more on this article see Volume 22, Number 90, January 2012 issue of eoejournal

Diversity Focus: Communicating across Generations in the Workplace

By Simma Lieberman and Kate Berardo

Issues of race, gender, culture, and sexual orientation have dominated the diversity arena for some time, leaving lurking in the darkness a difference that causes daily miscommunication and prevents untold numbers of relationships from being built: generational differences. The unsung hero of difficulty, communication across generations is often fraught with assumptions, frustrations, and misunderstanding.

To read more on this article see Volume 22, Number 90, January 2012 issue of eoejournal

Healthcare Creates 1 in 5 New Jobs

Provded by the Bureau of Labor Statistics.

The healthcare sector has again provided about the only bright spot in an otherwise drab report on job growth in August from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.

Healthcare employment rose by 29,700 jobs in August, and the sector has created 205,100 new jobs in the first eight months of 2011, accounting for 22% of the 930,000 non-farm payroll additions in the overall economy in 2011, BLS preliminary data show. .

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So You Want to Write a Strategic Resume?

by Sharon Graham, CRS, CIS, CCS, CPRW, CEIP

If you have been speaking with a resume writer lately, you may already know that “Strategic Resumes” produce results. Rather than using a pre-determined template or formula, a professional resume writer will craft a one-of-a kind document. He or she will purposefully consider the inclusion and presentation of every word, phrase, sentence, and paragraph in your resume. You can take advantage of this effective writing technique yourself. Develop a powerful document that will rise to the top of a stack of resumes.

There is nobody on earth like you. You have a unique blend of experience, skills, and accomplishments. Nobody else has exactly what you have to offer. Therefore your resume must be different from the rest in order to sell you effectively. So, just copying someone else’s resume format and content will not work.

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Strategic Plan is Key to Re-Entering the IT Workforce

By Leslie Stevens-Huffman.

Whether you’ve been caring for an aging relative or enjoying some well deserved R&R, you’ll encounter a mountain of resistance if you attempt to re-enter the IT workforce without a strategic plan. IT professionals face unique re-entry challenges because of the rapid changes in technology and employers may be skeptical about your ability to regain your prior form. After all, Tiger Woods continues to struggle and he was only away from pro golf for about 20 weeks. Here are some tips to get you ready.

Prepare for Re-Entry: Research the latest trends and create a list of skills and competencies that employers are demanding. But you’ll also need a network of staunch supporters, because it’s very difficult to re-enter the workforce without references, referrals and moral support. Employers may give you a chance if you’re referred by someone they know and trust.

To read more on this article see Volume 22, Number 90, January 2012 issue of eoejournal