Eva Longoria looks beautiful and attractive with long hair styles

Eva Longoria looks beautiful and attractive with long hair styles

Cute Short Curly Hairstyle by Eva Longoria

Cute Short Curly Hairstyle by Eva Longoria

Make the Most of Life at Work

By Elizabeth Hanink


I will learn something new for my job every day. Start with something simple: a new word, a new tool, a new map. Or, if you are ambitious, set a larger goal but break it down into small chunks. Say you want to learn a new computer application. Get the manual or instructions and do a page a day. Help yourself along by keeping a note card that lists each day’s item.


I will live within my income. This is such a no-brainer and yet so difficult. Each slip up makes it harder because the interest on all credit eventually comes from our income. Small works best. Not, “I will forgo buying clothes for a year,” more like, “I will not spend on anything discretionary until this month’s bills are paid.” Discretionary includes movies, lattes, clothes, getaways, eating out and the like. You know the drill.


I will, through attitude and action, make the workplace a better place to be. The sky’s the limit here, but start with eliminating snarky remarks and move on to helpful actions. Anticipate rather than wait to be nagged. Clean up. Come in early or stay late once in a while without making it a federal case. Overlook slights and resist requests only when they are truly unreasonable.

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Make the Most of Life at Work

By Elizabeth Hanink


I will learn something new for my job every day. Start with something simple: a new word, a new tool, a new map. Or, if you are ambitious, set a larger goal but break it down into small chunks. Say you want to learn a new computer application. Get the manual or instructions and do a page a day. Help yourself along by keeping a note card that lists each day’s item.


I will live within my income. This is such a no-brainer and yet so difficult. Each slip up makes it harder because the interest on all credit eventually comes from our income. Small works best. Not, “I will forgo buying clothes for a year,” more like, “I will not spend on anything discretionary until this month’s bills are paid.” Discretionary includes movies, lattes, clothes, getaways, eating out and the like. You know the drill.


I will, through attitude and action, make the workplace a better place to be. The sky’s the limit here, but start with eliminating snarky remarks and move on to helpful actions. Anticipate rather than wait to be nagged. Clean up. Come in early or stay late once in a while without making it a federal case. Overlook slights and resist requests only when they are truly unreasonable.

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30 Seconds to a New Job

By Elizabeth Hanink


You’ve heard of elevator speeches, haven’t you? It is the 30-second spiel you can use if a potential employer or client happens to ride up — or down — the elevator with you. You give it, they are impressed, they offer you a job while holding the doors open with their elbow, and you both live happily ever after. Sorry. There’s more to it than that.


For one, these little gems are applicable in many situations. You don’t have to be in an elevator, you can be in line at Quiznos or riding the MTA. You can even leave these little speeches as voice mail. Although 30 seconds is standard, a tad longer is OK.


What you want to cover is simple: who you are and what you do. However, the way you say this is critical. There is no room for jargon, and your phrasing should tell less about you and more about how you can help your target. Let them know what is in it for them. So, instead of, “I’m a hairstylist,” you might want to say, “I help a woman look her best by creating a hairstyle that suits her life.” Or, rather than, “I do bookkeeping,” use, “I help small organizations like yours balance their books and complete the payroll.”


After you decide what to say, practice, practice, practice. You want to sound natural and conversational. Keep eye contact, breathe and finish by handing your prospect a business card or by asking for an appointment.

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30 Seconds to a New Job

By Elizabeth Hanink


You’ve heard of elevator speeches, haven’t you? It is the 30-second spiel you can use if a potential employer or client happens to ride up — or down — the elevator with you. You give it, they are impressed, they offer you a job while holding the doors open with their elbow, and you both live happily ever after. Sorry. There’s more to it than that.


For one, these little gems are applicable in many situations. You don’t have to be in an elevator, you can be in line at Quiznos or riding the MTA. You can even leave these little speeches as voice mail. Although 30 seconds is standard, a tad longer is OK.


What you want to cover is simple: who you are and what you do. However, the way you say this is critical. There is no room for jargon, and your phrasing should tell less about you and more about how you can help your target. Let them know what is in it for them. So, instead of, “I’m a hairstylist,” you might want to say, “I help a woman look her best by creating a hairstyle that suits her life.” Or, rather than, “I do bookkeeping,” use, “I help small organizations like yours balance their books and complete the payroll.”


After you decide what to say, practice, practice, practice. You want to sound natural and conversational. Keep eye contact, breathe and finish by handing your prospect a business card or by asking for an appointment.

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The 18-Minute Job Search

By Elizabeth Hanink

There’s a statistic much bandied about that claims the average unemployed worker in America spends 18 minutes a day looking for employment. Well, this statistic is probably as valid as the study that shows the average woman spends 18 years of her life in the kitchen. Both are most likely unknowable “facts.” Still, the first number does draw attention to the perception that many unemployed do not understand the need for diligent, relentless job hunting.

Think of it this way. When a politician decides to run for office, getting elected eats up every minute of his/her time. Office-seekers understand that just letting people know they are interested and posting a few articles on a webpage will not do the trick. Instead, days, weeks and months are spent in travel, working breakfasts and late-night strategy sessions. The campaign often lasts years.

You need to model your search in the same way — like a campaign. When you are unemployed, your job search is your work. It should take up at least eight hours a day. Some of the time will be spent networking; some will be spent researching or going to job fairs. You can volunteer or study to gain new skills, but all of your time should be devoted to getting that job.

While in today’s world you may not need to literally pound the pavement, your efforts should resemble that pounding in every way. Work comes when you invest significant time and energy into yourself and your search.

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The 18-Minute Job Search

By Elizabeth Hanink

There’s a statistic much bandied about that claims the average unemployed worker in America spends 18 minutes a day looking for employment. Well, this statistic is probably as valid as the study that shows the average woman spends 18 years of her life in the kitchen. Both are most likely unknowable “facts.” Still, the first number does draw attention to the perception that many unemployed do not understand the need for diligent, relentless job hunting.

Think of it this way. When a politician decides to run for office, getting elected eats up every minute of his/her time. Office-seekers understand that just letting people know they are interested and posting a few articles on a webpage will not do the trick. Instead, days, weeks and months are spent in travel, working breakfasts and late-night strategy sessions. The campaign often lasts years.

You need to model your search in the same way — like a campaign. When you are unemployed, your job search is your work. It should take up at least eight hours a day. Some of the time will be spent networking; some will be spent researching or going to job fairs. You can volunteer or study to gain new skills, but all of your time should be devoted to getting that job.

While in today’s world you may not need to literally pound the pavement, your efforts should resemble that pounding in every way. Work comes when you invest significant time and energy into yourself and your search.

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Networking With Business Cards

By Elizabeth Hanink

Using business cards successfully is an art that anyone can master. And since so much of the work world today depends on connections, it is an art well worth polishing. Cards are one of the least expensive advertising tools you can find.


▶ Start by always having your cards with you. Being caught without it is like being caught without your homework. Have those little ads on you at all times.

▶ Be sure they are crisp, clean and up to date. Cards are so inexpensive that handing out a less-than-perfect one is a sure sign of lack of attention to detail. Not exactly what you want to convey, right? There are little card carriers of all types that are lightweight enough for an inside pocket or wallet.

▶ Hand out your cards one at a time, and if the person outranks you in any way, wait until you are asked. Use the card as scratch paper to write down a private number, extension or quote. Hand it over with a smile.


Just as important is how you receive a card from others. Treat their card with respect, say thank you, and then spend a brief moment looking it over. If you can say something positive, all the better. “Oh, I see you spell your name with two L's" shows interest even if right now you know you will never need a private chef or nanny. Then carefully put the card away. This shows that you are glad to have it and will keep it in a safe place, not stuffed in your pocket to be thrown out with the old gum wrappers.

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Networking With Business Cards

By Elizabeth Hanink

Using business cards successfully is an art that anyone can master. And since so much of the work world today depends on connections, it is an art well worth polishing. Cards are one of the least expensive advertising tools you can find.


▶ Start by always having your cards with you. Being caught without it is like being caught without your homework. Have those little ads on you at all times.

▶ Be sure they are crisp, clean and up to date. Cards are so inexpensive that handing out a less-than-perfect one is a sure sign of lack of attention to detail. Not exactly what you want to convey, right? There are little card carriers of all types that are lightweight enough for an inside pocket or wallet.

▶ Hand out your cards one at a time, and if the person outranks you in any way, wait until you are asked. Use the card as scratch paper to write down a private number, extension or quote. Hand it over with a smile.


Just as important is how you receive a card from others. Treat their card with respect, say thank you, and then spend a brief moment looking it over. If you can say something positive, all the better. “Oh, I see you spell your name with two L's" shows interest even if right now you know you will never need a private chef or nanny. Then carefully put the card away. This shows that you are glad to have it and will keep it in a safe place, not stuffed in your pocket to be thrown out with the old gum wrappers.

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What's in a Handshake?

By Elizabeth Hanink

Handshakes are such a frequent part of life that we don’t consider how important they are. Yet, get a bad one, and we don’t forget it or the person who gave it. How can you make sure your handshake gives the right message? Here are a few simple things to remember:

▶ Make it brief. No extended pumping. Up and down twice is enough. Use your whole hand, not just your fingers.

▶ Speak as you extend your hand. Keep the conversation up until you both release.

▶ Use only one hand. You are not offering condolences, and you probably are not running for office either.

▶ The most important part of the handshake? Your eyes. Look the person directly in the eye and smile.

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What's in a Handshake?

By Elizabeth Hanink

Handshakes are such a frequent part of life that we don’t consider how important they are. Yet, get a bad one, and we don’t forget it or the person who gave it. How can you make sure your handshake gives the right message? Here are a few simple things to remember:

▶ Make it brief. No extended pumping. Up and down twice is enough. Use your whole hand, not just your fingers.

▶ Speak as you extend your hand. Keep the conversation up until you both release.

▶ Use only one hand. You are not offering condolences, and you probably are not running for office either.

▶ The most important part of the handshake? Your eyes. Look the person directly in the eye and smile.

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Not Getting Anywhere With Your Career?

By Elizabeth Hanink


Do you feel like you aren't getting anywhere with your career? Perhaps you are unemployed or think you could do more challenging work. Maybe you think that it is too late to succeed.


Many famous people actually succeeded much later in life than you imagine. Often their success came after years of disappointment, distraction and outright failure. Take, for instance, Colonel Sanders of fried chicken fame. He was over 65 and broke when he began his secret recipe success.


Winston Churchill had experienced 12 years in political exile when he was asked to lead England during World War II. He was banished again after the war was over but went on to write successful books and serve as an elder statesman until his death.


Or consider Grandma Moses, America’s most beloved primitive painter whose work sells well into the millions. She never went to art school and only started painting when she became too old and too crippled by arthritis to do farm work. Her success came in her 90s.


What do all these people have in common? They believed in themselves, and they didn’t give up. They learn from failure, and they handle it well. If one goal is unachievable — and it might be today — they continue to try and make it happen in the future or they set a new goal and go after it.


Colonel Sanders lost his restaurant and gas station when the rail company planned a route that bypassed his town. So he shifted gears and set a new goal. The rest is history.

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Not Getting Anywhere With Your Career?

By Elizabeth Hanink


Do you feel like you aren't getting anywhere with your career? Perhaps you are unemployed or think you could do more challenging work. Maybe you think that it is too late to succeed.


Many famous people actually succeeded much later in life than you imagine. Often their success came after years of disappointment, distraction and outright failure. Take, for instance, Colonel Sanders of fried chicken fame. He was over 65 and broke when he began his secret recipe success.


Winston Churchill had experienced 12 years in political exile when he was asked to lead England during World War II. He was banished again after the war was over but went on to write successful books and serve as an elder statesman until his death.


Or consider Grandma Moses, America’s most beloved primitive painter whose work sells well into the millions. She never went to art school and only started painting when she became too old and too crippled by arthritis to do farm work. Her success came in her 90s.


What do all these people have in common? They believed in themselves, and they didn’t give up. They learn from failure, and they handle it well. If one goal is unachievable — and it might be today — they continue to try and make it happen in the future or they set a new goal and go after it.


Colonel Sanders lost his restaurant and gas station when the rail company planned a route that bypassed his town. So he shifted gears and set a new goal. The rest is history.

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Understanding Time Off From Work

By Elizabeth Hanink

Paid time off refers to time you don’t work but are still paid. Employers calculate this benefit in different ways; generally, accrual of time is gradual and is based on hours worked, length of service and level within the company.


If you work for a company that offers a time bank, the number of days you use for personal business versus vacations daoes not matter. As long as operations can continue with staffing and productivity unaffected, then you can use your time as you wish. Usually, there are requirements for large uses of time at peak seasons. Health care workers, for instance, often have difficulty getting holidays, while retail clerks usually cannot take off the day after Thanksgiving.


Some companies grant specific types of PTO in set amounts: five sick days, two personal days, etc. You can take sick days only when you are sick — some employers even require a doctor’s note if you use too many days in a row. Personal days for the odd emergency are possible, but vacation days must be used as a chunk.


Almost all employers offer a certain number of paid legal holidays, and most grant bereavement leave for close relatives. If you leave an employer, it is quite possible to lose some of the time you have saved. Some companies will roll over time from one year to the next; others require you to cash out at year’s end.

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Understanding Time Off From Work

By Elizabeth Hanink

Paid time off refers to time you don’t work but are still paid. Employers calculate this benefit in different ways; generally, accrual of time is gradual and is based on hours worked, length of service and level within the company.


If you work for a company that offers a time bank, the number of days you use for personal business versus vacations daoes not matter. As long as operations can continue with staffing and productivity unaffected, then you can use your time as you wish. Usually, there are requirements for large uses of time at peak seasons. Health care workers, for instance, often have difficulty getting holidays, while retail clerks usually cannot take off the day after Thanksgiving.


Some companies grant specific types of PTO in set amounts: five sick days, two personal days, etc. You can take sick days only when you are sick — some employers even require a doctor’s note if you use too many days in a row. Personal days for the odd emergency are possible, but vacation days must be used as a chunk.


Almost all employers offer a certain number of paid legal holidays, and most grant bereavement leave for close relatives. If you leave an employer, it is quite possible to lose some of the time you have saved. Some companies will roll over time from one year to the next; others require you to cash out at year’s end.

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What Works Says About You

By Elizabeth Hanink

There’s a saying that the person most likely to be hired is someone already employed. Why? Because if you are already working, you’ve proven that you can work and are no longer a gamble. Clearly you know a few things. For instance:

▶ You understand about being on time and ready to work.

▶ You leave personal problems at home.

▶ You look presentable — clean, neat and dressed appropriately for the job.

▶ You can communicate — with customers, co-workers and bosses.

▶ You can listen, follow directions, observe deadlines and set priorities.

▶ You can work when asked and in conditions not ideal.

▶ You have basic skills and are willing to learn more.

▶ You have goals and ambitions. That’s why you are looking for a new job, a better job.

Take a personal inventory and see if you have some weak points. A little fix-it now may help you make a big advance in the future.

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What Works Says About You

By Elizabeth Hanink

There’s a saying that the person most likely to be hired is someone already employed. Why? Because if you are already working, you’ve proven that you can work and are no longer a gamble. Clearly you know a few things. For instance:

▶ You understand about being on time and ready to work.

▶ You leave personal problems at home.

▶ You look presentable — clean, neat and dressed appropriately for the job.

▶ You can communicate — with customers, co-workers and bosses.

▶ You can listen, follow directions, observe deadlines and set priorities.

▶ You can work when asked and in conditions not ideal.

▶ You have basic skills and are willing to learn more.

▶ You have goals and ambitions. That’s why you are looking for a new job, a better job.

Take a personal inventory and see if you have some weak points. A little fix-it now may help you make a big advance in the future.

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Eva Longoria hair style with a large volume on the back for a formal event

Lebih Jauh Mengenal System Analyst

Salah satu kategori pekerjaan di bidang teknologi informatika yang banyak dibutuhkan perusahaan adalah bidang Application Specialist. Posisi-posisi di bawah kategori ini masih menjadi incaran perusahaan-perusahaan untuk mendukung kelancaran operasional dan produksi mereka. Umumnya perusahaan membutuhkan profesional yang bisa membuat aplikasi sistem sesuai dengan kebutuhan perusahaannya.

Posisi dalam kategori application specialist seperti system analyst programmer masih tetap menempati top IT job berdasarkan analisa yang dilakukan oleh JobsDB.com Indonesia. Dari sekitar 800-an lowongan kerja bidang TI yang ditayangkan di JobsDB.com setiap harinya, hampir 45% diantaranya adalah pekerjaan di bawah kategori ini.

System analyst dan programmer memiliki keterkaitan karena programmerlah yang nantinya menuangkan analisa sistem ke dalam bahasa pemograman. Karir seorang professional system analyst juga sering kali berawal dari programmer.

Demand yang tinggi terhadap posisi - posisi bidang TI tersebut membuat makin banyak pekerja berlomba-lomba mengejar karir di bidang ini. Bila Anda adalah satu dari ratusan pencari kerja yang ingin berkarir sebagai system analyst atau programmer, apakah Anda sudah mengetahui dan memahami tanggung jawab dan kualifikasi pekerjaan ini?

Pembahasan kali ini adalah mengenal lebih jauh profesi system analyst. System analyst adalah profesional TI yang mempunyai kemampuan untuk menganalisa sebuah sistem yang digunakan sebuah perusahaan dalam mendukung operasional maupun produksi. Analisa dilakukan dengan cara mengidentifikasi dan mempelajari masalah-masalah yang timbul dari sebuah sistem untuk kemudian merumuskan suatu solusi yang sejalan dengan kepentingan bisnis dan teknologi informatika.

Banyak nama lain menyebut system analyst. Contohnya system designer, system consultant, system engineer.

Apa yang menjadi tugas dan tanggung jawab seorang system analyst? Secara garis besar, seorang system analyst tidak hanya bertanggung jawab terhadap bidang teknologi saja, namun lebih luas lagi pada bidang aplikasi secara keseluruhan.

System analyst yang baik harus mampu untuk mengikuti alur kerja berikut ini:

• Memahami system yang ada
• Identifikasi masalah
• Menganalisa masalah
• Merumuskan pemecahan/solusi

Seorang analis sistem tidak bekerja sendiri. Ia akan berhubungan tidak hanya dengan sesama system analyst, tapi juga dengan programmer, user dan manager.

Apa kualifikasi ideal seorang system analyst? Jika Anda tertarik untuk menjadi professional system analyst, berikut adalah pengetahuan dan keahlian yang sebaiknya Anda miliki :

• Pengetahuan dan keterampilan teknologi komputer, bahasa pemograman dan teknik pengolahan data. Termasuk diantaranya keterampilan dalam menggunakan alat dan teknik untuk mengembangkan aplikasi software dan hardware, teknologi komunikasi data, bahasa-bahasa pemograman, dan sistem operasi.
• Pengetahuan tentang user/atau bisnis secara umum. Anda membutuhkan pengetahuan bisnis perusahaan, paling tidak secara umum, agar Anda, dapat berkomunikasi dengan user yang akan menjalankan sistem ini. Pengetahuan bisnis yang sebaiknya dimiliki adalah pengetahuan mengenai akuntansi perusahaan, manajemen, marketing, personalia, company policies.
• Pengetahuan dan keterampilan mengenai metode kualitatif seperti linear programming, dynamic programming, simulasi dan lain sebagainya.
• Kemampuan menganalisa masalah dan memberikan solusi. System analyst umumnya akan menganalisa, memilah dan menguraikan masalah kompleks yang ditimbulkan oleh sistem yang dipakai perusahaan. Kemampuan ini penting untuk mendapatkan solusi masalah.
• Communication skills (verbal maupun tulisan) dan kemampuan untuk membina dan menjaga hubungan. Layaknya profesional, kemampuan komunikasi adalah keterampilan esensial untuk berhubungan dengan banyak pihak, terutama user, dalam menyampaikan presentasi, pembuatan laporan dll.

For your information, gaji seorang system analyst di Indonesia berkisar antara Rp. 3.200.000 - Rp. 11.000.000.

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Lebih Jauh Mengenal System Analyst

Salah satu kategori pekerjaan di bidang teknologi informatika yang banyak dibutuhkan perusahaan adalah bidang Application Specialist. Posisi-posisi di bawah kategori ini masih menjadi incaran perusahaan-perusahaan untuk mendukung kelancaran operasional dan produksi mereka. Umumnya perusahaan membutuhkan profesional yang bisa membuat aplikasi sistem sesuai dengan kebutuhan perusahaannya.

Posisi dalam kategori application specialist seperti system analyst programmer masih tetap menempati top IT job berdasarkan analisa yang dilakukan oleh JobsDB.com Indonesia. Dari sekitar 800-an lowongan kerja bidang TI yang ditayangkan di JobsDB.com setiap harinya, hampir 45% diantaranya adalah pekerjaan di bawah kategori ini.

System analyst dan programmer memiliki keterkaitan karena programmerlah yang nantinya menuangkan analisa sistem ke dalam bahasa pemograman. Karir seorang professional system analyst juga sering kali berawal dari programmer.

Demand yang tinggi terhadap posisi - posisi bidang TI tersebut membuat makin banyak pekerja berlomba-lomba mengejar karir di bidang ini. Bila Anda adalah satu dari ratusan pencari kerja yang ingin berkarir sebagai system analyst atau programmer, apakah Anda sudah mengetahui dan memahami tanggung jawab dan kualifikasi pekerjaan ini?

Pembahasan kali ini adalah mengenal lebih jauh profesi system analyst. System analyst adalah profesional TI yang mempunyai kemampuan untuk menganalisa sebuah sistem yang digunakan sebuah perusahaan dalam mendukung operasional maupun produksi. Analisa dilakukan dengan cara mengidentifikasi dan mempelajari masalah-masalah yang timbul dari sebuah sistem untuk kemudian merumuskan suatu solusi yang sejalan dengan kepentingan bisnis dan teknologi informatika.

Banyak nama lain menyebut system analyst. Contohnya system designer, system consultant, system engineer.

Apa yang menjadi tugas dan tanggung jawab seorang system analyst? Secara garis besar, seorang system analyst tidak hanya bertanggung jawab terhadap bidang teknologi saja, namun lebih luas lagi pada bidang aplikasi secara keseluruhan.

System analyst yang baik harus mampu untuk mengikuti alur kerja berikut ini:

• Memahami system yang ada
• Identifikasi masalah
• Menganalisa masalah
• Merumuskan pemecahan/solusi

Seorang analis sistem tidak bekerja sendiri. Ia akan berhubungan tidak hanya dengan sesama system analyst, tapi juga dengan programmer, user dan manager.

Apa kualifikasi ideal seorang system analyst? Jika Anda tertarik untuk menjadi professional system analyst, berikut adalah pengetahuan dan keahlian yang sebaiknya Anda miliki :

• Pengetahuan dan keterampilan teknologi komputer, bahasa pemograman dan teknik pengolahan data. Termasuk diantaranya keterampilan dalam menggunakan alat dan teknik untuk mengembangkan aplikasi software dan hardware, teknologi komunikasi data, bahasa-bahasa pemograman, dan sistem operasi.
• Pengetahuan tentang user/atau bisnis secara umum. Anda membutuhkan pengetahuan bisnis perusahaan, paling tidak secara umum, agar Anda, dapat berkomunikasi dengan user yang akan menjalankan sistem ini. Pengetahuan bisnis yang sebaiknya dimiliki adalah pengetahuan mengenai akuntansi perusahaan, manajemen, marketing, personalia, company policies.
• Pengetahuan dan keterampilan mengenai metode kualitatif seperti linear programming, dynamic programming, simulasi dan lain sebagainya.
• Kemampuan menganalisa masalah dan memberikan solusi. System analyst umumnya akan menganalisa, memilah dan menguraikan masalah kompleks yang ditimbulkan oleh sistem yang dipakai perusahaan. Kemampuan ini penting untuk mendapatkan solusi masalah.
• Communication skills (verbal maupun tulisan) dan kemampuan untuk membina dan menjaga hubungan. Layaknya profesional, kemampuan komunikasi adalah keterampilan esensial untuk berhubungan dengan banyak pihak, terutama user, dalam menyampaikan presentasi, pembuatan laporan dll.

For your information, gaji seorang system analyst di Indonesia berkisar antara Rp. 3.200.000 - Rp. 11.000.000.

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Berkarir di Perusahaan Penambangan Minyak dan Gas

Tidak dipungkiri, dikalangan pencari kerja di Indonesia terutama fresh graduate, bekerja di perusahaan yang bergerak di bidang penambangan adalah cita-cita dan impian. Bagaimana tidak, selain terkenal sebagai perusahaan yang memberikan kompensasi tinggi kepada karyawannya, bekerja di perusahaan tambang juga memberikan prestige atau gengsi tersendiri bagi karyawannya.

Asumsi dari job seeker tersebut memang benar. Dari berbagai survey yang dilakukan, rata-rata gaji karyawan entry level yang diberikan perusahaan penambangan atau diperusahaan minyak dan gas jauh diatas rata-rata gaji karyawan yang baru masuk diperusahaan lainnya. Di satu-satunya BUMN yang mengelola penambangan minyak dan gas di Indonesia, gaji pokok fresh graduate bisa mencapai Rp. 4 juta - Rp. 8 juta, tergantung dengan posisi dan kualifikasi yang dimiliki karyawan. Konon di perusahaan asing, jumlah tersebut bisa lebih besar lagi.

Kompensasi yang diberikan kepada karyawan perusahaan tentunya jadi daya tarik menggiurkan bagi setiap pencari kerja. Apalagi Indonesia memang memiliki banyak ladang minyak dan gas yang sudah maupun belum diekspoitasi sehingga banyak perusahaan asing menanamkan modal mereka di negara ini. Inilah yang seringkali dilihat sebagai kesempatan bagi pencari kerja yang memiliki kualifikasi sesuai dengan bidang ini.

Berdasarkan data dari JobsDB.com, beberapa posisi favorite yang sering dibutuhkan perusahaan penambangan minyak dan gas adalah berikut ini :

1. Senior Geologist / Geologist
2. Health Safety & Environment Officer
3. Geophysicist

Senior Geologist

Tanggung jawab dari seorang Senior Geologist meliputi setiap aktifitas geologi yang berkaitan dengannya di setiap tambang. Professional bidang ini akan bekerja sama dengan tim pengeboran untuk merencanakan, memulai dan melaksanakan program eksplorasi. Perencanaan akan dimulai dari riset, review dan menilai data geologi dan geofisika dari sebuah area tambang. Seorang Geologist senior harus mensupervisi setiap aktifitas selama proses pengeboran dan eksplorasi, mengembangkan dan menjaga model geological untuk setiap area eksplorasi. Lingkup kerjanya juga mencakup memperbarui database geologi, menganalisa remedial lingkungan dan kesiapan menghadapi berbagai bencana alam. Karena akan memimpin tim yang kebanyakan juga terdiri dari Geologist, seorang Senior Geologist juga memiliki kewajiban untuk memberikan bimbingan atau mentoring kepada juniornya. Kualifikasi minimal yang harus dimiliki seorang kandidat yang ingin menjadi Senior Geologist antara lain

1. Memiliki gelar sarjana Geologi
2. Menguasai modeling software
3. Paling tidak berpengalaman selama 10 tahun di industri yang sama
4. Memiliki kemampuan komunikasi dan kepemimpinan yang baik

Health Safety and Environment Senior Officer

Posisi ini diciptakan untuk menjamin dan memberikan lingkungan kerja yang kondusif bagi kesehatan dan keselamatan karyawan dan keluarganya. Di lingkungan industri tambang, divisi Health Safety and Environment memiliki misi untuk meminimalisir bahkan menghilangkan kemungkinan terjadinya kesalahan, kecelakaan kerja dan penyakit yang bisa ditimbulkan dari lingkungan kerja melalui berbagai usaha pencegahan dan riset. Seorang executive senior SHE bertanggung jawab untuk mengembangkan, mengaplikasikan dan memonitor setiap karyawan dan kontraktor agar mematuhi setiap ketentuan dan standar keselamatan dan kesehatan lingkungan yang telah ditetapkan.

Kualifikasi yang disyaratkan untuk bekerja di bidang ini adalah

1. Memiliki paling tidak gelar sarjana dibidang yang terkait dengan penambangan dengan pengalaman paling tidak 5 tahun.
2. Karena seringkali peraturan keselamatan tiap industri penambangan berbeda, dibutuhkan pengetahuan yang mendalam mengenai perijinan, peraturan keselamatan, sistem manajemen dan audit, berbagai jenis pelatihan dibidang keselamatan, kesehatan dan lingkungan.
3. Soft skill yang dibutuhkan adalah kemampuan untuk menganalisa keadaan dan kebutuhan perusahaan dengan akurat, memiliki integritas tinggi dan berkomitmen dengan keselamatan tenaga kerja.

Geophysicist

Profesional Geophysicist banyak bekerja di lapangan dan laboratorium karena pekerjaannya akan banyak dilakukan di tambang dan penelitian. Hal yang unik dari profesi ini adalah seringkali harus menggunakan berbagai alat seperti bahan peledak, sonar, berbagai radar dan peralatan laboratorium lainnya. Beberapa tanggung jawab seorang Geophysicist antara lain adalah menghitung, menganalisa keadaan fisik bumi secara keseluruhan, termasuk menentukan peralatan dan metode yang cocok dengan keadaan keadaan bumi sebelum eksplorasi dilakukan. Seorang Geophysicist harus memiliki kemampuan untuk menerjemahkan data yang diperoleh kepada anggota tim, klien, manajer senior dan rekannya dalam presentasi .

Spesialisasi tertentu sangat penting bagi seorang Geophysicist untuk menunjukkan nilai tambahnya. Contohnya seperti menjadi seismologist ('membaca' gerakan bumi, gempa), tectnophysicist (mempelajari lempeng tektonik).

Pendidikan yang wajib dimiliki untuk bekerja sebagai geophysicist adalah sarjana teknik geofisika, walaupun dalam prakteknya makin banyak perusahaan mensyaratkan calon karyawannya untuk memiliki gelar Master bahkan Ph.D atau pengalaman minimal 3 tahun. Karena posisi ini berhubungan dengan banyak divisi lain maka keahlian komunikasi sangat dibutuhkan sama halnya dengan kemampuan untuk mengatasi masalah sesuai dengan urgensi waktu.

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Berkarir di Perusahaan Penambangan Minyak dan Gas

Tidak dipungkiri, dikalangan pencari kerja di Indonesia terutama fresh graduate, bekerja di perusahaan yang bergerak di bidang penambangan adalah cita-cita dan impian. Bagaimana tidak, selain terkenal sebagai perusahaan yang memberikan kompensasi tinggi kepada karyawannya, bekerja di perusahaan tambang juga memberikan prestige atau gengsi tersendiri bagi karyawannya.

Asumsi dari job seeker tersebut memang benar. Dari berbagai survey yang dilakukan, rata-rata gaji karyawan entry level yang diberikan perusahaan penambangan atau diperusahaan minyak dan gas jauh diatas rata-rata gaji karyawan yang baru masuk diperusahaan lainnya. Di satu-satunya BUMN yang mengelola penambangan minyak dan gas di Indonesia, gaji pokok fresh graduate bisa mencapai Rp. 4 juta - Rp. 8 juta, tergantung dengan posisi dan kualifikasi yang dimiliki karyawan. Konon di perusahaan asing, jumlah tersebut bisa lebih besar lagi.

Kompensasi yang diberikan kepada karyawan perusahaan tentunya jadi daya tarik menggiurkan bagi setiap pencari kerja. Apalagi Indonesia memang memiliki banyak ladang minyak dan gas yang sudah maupun belum diekspoitasi sehingga banyak perusahaan asing menanamkan modal mereka di negara ini. Inilah yang seringkali dilihat sebagai kesempatan bagi pencari kerja yang memiliki kualifikasi sesuai dengan bidang ini.

Berdasarkan data dari JobsDB.com, beberapa posisi favorite yang sering dibutuhkan perusahaan penambangan minyak dan gas adalah berikut ini :

1. Senior Geologist / Geologist
2. Health Safety & Environment Officer
3. Geophysicist

Senior Geologist

Tanggung jawab dari seorang Senior Geologist meliputi setiap aktifitas geologi yang berkaitan dengannya di setiap tambang. Professional bidang ini akan bekerja sama dengan tim pengeboran untuk merencanakan, memulai dan melaksanakan program eksplorasi. Perencanaan akan dimulai dari riset, review dan menilai data geologi dan geofisika dari sebuah area tambang. Seorang Geologist senior harus mensupervisi setiap aktifitas selama proses pengeboran dan eksplorasi, mengembangkan dan menjaga model geological untuk setiap area eksplorasi. Lingkup kerjanya juga mencakup memperbarui database geologi, menganalisa remedial lingkungan dan kesiapan menghadapi berbagai bencana alam. Karena akan memimpin tim yang kebanyakan juga terdiri dari Geologist, seorang Senior Geologist juga memiliki kewajiban untuk memberikan bimbingan atau mentoring kepada juniornya. Kualifikasi minimal yang harus dimiliki seorang kandidat yang ingin menjadi Senior Geologist antara lain

1. Memiliki gelar sarjana Geologi
2. Menguasai modeling software
3. Paling tidak berpengalaman selama 10 tahun di industri yang sama
4. Memiliki kemampuan komunikasi dan kepemimpinan yang baik

Health Safety and Environment Senior Officer

Posisi ini diciptakan untuk menjamin dan memberikan lingkungan kerja yang kondusif bagi kesehatan dan keselamatan karyawan dan keluarganya. Di lingkungan industri tambang, divisi Health Safety and Environment memiliki misi untuk meminimalisir bahkan menghilangkan kemungkinan terjadinya kesalahan, kecelakaan kerja dan penyakit yang bisa ditimbulkan dari lingkungan kerja melalui berbagai usaha pencegahan dan riset. Seorang executive senior SHE bertanggung jawab untuk mengembangkan, mengaplikasikan dan memonitor setiap karyawan dan kontraktor agar mematuhi setiap ketentuan dan standar keselamatan dan kesehatan lingkungan yang telah ditetapkan.

Kualifikasi yang disyaratkan untuk bekerja di bidang ini adalah

1. Memiliki paling tidak gelar sarjana dibidang yang terkait dengan penambangan dengan pengalaman paling tidak 5 tahun.
2. Karena seringkali peraturan keselamatan tiap industri penambangan berbeda, dibutuhkan pengetahuan yang mendalam mengenai perijinan, peraturan keselamatan, sistem manajemen dan audit, berbagai jenis pelatihan dibidang keselamatan, kesehatan dan lingkungan.
3. Soft skill yang dibutuhkan adalah kemampuan untuk menganalisa keadaan dan kebutuhan perusahaan dengan akurat, memiliki integritas tinggi dan berkomitmen dengan keselamatan tenaga kerja.

Geophysicist

Profesional Geophysicist banyak bekerja di lapangan dan laboratorium karena pekerjaannya akan banyak dilakukan di tambang dan penelitian. Hal yang unik dari profesi ini adalah seringkali harus menggunakan berbagai alat seperti bahan peledak, sonar, berbagai radar dan peralatan laboratorium lainnya. Beberapa tanggung jawab seorang Geophysicist antara lain adalah menghitung, menganalisa keadaan fisik bumi secara keseluruhan, termasuk menentukan peralatan dan metode yang cocok dengan keadaan keadaan bumi sebelum eksplorasi dilakukan. Seorang Geophysicist harus memiliki kemampuan untuk menerjemahkan data yang diperoleh kepada anggota tim, klien, manajer senior dan rekannya dalam presentasi .

Spesialisasi tertentu sangat penting bagi seorang Geophysicist untuk menunjukkan nilai tambahnya. Contohnya seperti menjadi seismologist ('membaca' gerakan bumi, gempa), tectnophysicist (mempelajari lempeng tektonik).

Pendidikan yang wajib dimiliki untuk bekerja sebagai geophysicist adalah sarjana teknik geofisika, walaupun dalam prakteknya makin banyak perusahaan mensyaratkan calon karyawannya untuk memiliki gelar Master bahkan Ph.D atau pengalaman minimal 3 tahun. Karena posisi ini berhubungan dengan banyak divisi lain maka keahlian komunikasi sangat dibutuhkan sama halnya dengan kemampuan untuk mengatasi masalah sesuai dengan urgensi waktu.

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5 Smart Steps to Changing Careers

By Ruth Klein



A new year is when many people ask themselves, is it time to change careers? People in this generation will change jobs more often than in any previous generation, and fewer jobs are offering the kind of security enjoyed by our parents.


Sometimes changing careers means going to work for yourself. Indeed, one study by economists at Northwestern University and the University of Wisconsin found that people who change careers to work for themselves feel more secure in their self-employment than those who work for others.


More than 30 million workers in the United States today are self-employed or own their own businesses. So changing careers is not just limited to changing employers; it also can be about making your new boss yourself.


Whether you want to work for someone else, work in a different field or become self-employed, following an action plan and organizing your step-by-step progress will help you make a smoother, more productive transition.


Here are five smart tips that will help you reach your goal:

1. Create an Action Plan. Pro-active steps can put you in charge of your career, instead of the high stress than comes with not being in control of your own destiny. If you are unhappy with your job, and find that you cannot make changes that will allow you to be happier at your job, then decide right now to change jobs, and get started on your action plan. Create a chart on paper. Give yourself a week to research career change options. Ask yourself, what am I truly interested in doing in my work and in my life? During week two, whittle down your findings to one or two potential careers that fit your goals. Then, "go deep" during the third week exploring the advantages and disadvantages of each. Next, start looking, and chart your progress each week to keep yourself on track.

2. Network. Networking still is the most powerful way to find a rewarding job. If you are changing careers, then change your professional networks to zero in on the career you really want. Invest in a membership at your local chamber of commerce, and join committees or subgroups related to your next career, not your current one.

3. Integrate your Lifestyle Goals. Don't just think about changing careers; think about how you can reach your lifestyle goals, incorporating your career change. For example, if you want to spend more time with your family, consider changing to a career that might pay less, but provides the priceless dividend of time. If you want to be healthier, consider changing to a career that does not force you to sit at a desk for 10 hours a day. It's ultimately more rewarding to downsize your budget to accommodate a lower-paying, but less stressful job, than to shorten your life with an unhealthy career.

4. Enlist a Coach. Enlist an outside coach to help you integrate your lifestyle goals you're your career search. I've helped hundreds of people change careers and lifestyles through Ruth Klein's Dream Maker's Circle with 180 days of personal consulting, monthly and weekly tele-coaching sessions, seminars, and hands-on help with changing careers or starting your own business. Visit http://www.ruthklein.com, and click on Dream Maker's Circle under "Upcoming Events" to learn more.

5. Organize. To change careers, you must organize your time to allow you one hour each day to focus on your career change. Make a schedule and stick to it, creating one hour each day to devote to career research, networking, to your coach or to other tasks you have outlined in your action plan. Simplify chores, meals and other responsibilities to create this extra hour in your day.

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5 Smart Steps to Changing Careers

By Ruth Klein



A new year is when many people ask themselves, is it time to change careers? People in this generation will change jobs more often than in any previous generation, and fewer jobs are offering the kind of security enjoyed by our parents.


Sometimes changing careers means going to work for yourself. Indeed, one study by economists at Northwestern University and the University of Wisconsin found that people who change careers to work for themselves feel more secure in their self-employment than those who work for others.


More than 30 million workers in the United States today are self-employed or own their own businesses. So changing careers is not just limited to changing employers; it also can be about making your new boss yourself.


Whether you want to work for someone else, work in a different field or become self-employed, following an action plan and organizing your step-by-step progress will help you make a smoother, more productive transition.


Here are five smart tips that will help you reach your goal:

1. Create an Action Plan. Pro-active steps can put you in charge of your career, instead of the high stress than comes with not being in control of your own destiny. If you are unhappy with your job, and find that you cannot make changes that will allow you to be happier at your job, then decide right now to change jobs, and get started on your action plan. Create a chart on paper. Give yourself a week to research career change options. Ask yourself, what am I truly interested in doing in my work and in my life? During week two, whittle down your findings to one or two potential careers that fit your goals. Then, "go deep" during the third week exploring the advantages and disadvantages of each. Next, start looking, and chart your progress each week to keep yourself on track.

2. Network. Networking still is the most powerful way to find a rewarding job. If you are changing careers, then change your professional networks to zero in on the career you really want. Invest in a membership at your local chamber of commerce, and join committees or subgroups related to your next career, not your current one.

3. Integrate your Lifestyle Goals. Don't just think about changing careers; think about how you can reach your lifestyle goals, incorporating your career change. For example, if you want to spend more time with your family, consider changing to a career that might pay less, but provides the priceless dividend of time. If you want to be healthier, consider changing to a career that does not force you to sit at a desk for 10 hours a day. It's ultimately more rewarding to downsize your budget to accommodate a lower-paying, but less stressful job, than to shorten your life with an unhealthy career.

4. Enlist a Coach. Enlist an outside coach to help you integrate your lifestyle goals you're your career search. I've helped hundreds of people change careers and lifestyles through Ruth Klein's Dream Maker's Circle with 180 days of personal consulting, monthly and weekly tele-coaching sessions, seminars, and hands-on help with changing careers or starting your own business. Visit http://www.ruthklein.com, and click on Dream Maker's Circle under "Upcoming Events" to learn more.

5. Organize. To change careers, you must organize your time to allow you one hour each day to focus on your career change. Make a schedule and stick to it, creating one hour each day to devote to career research, networking, to your coach or to other tasks you have outlined in your action plan. Simplify chores, meals and other responsibilities to create this extra hour in your day.

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Career Exploration Tips

By Nimish Thakkar

If fretting about your career is affecting your professional performance and personal life, it may be time to consider a career change. Sometimes a career change may not be necessary at all; rather, small changes in the way you do your job may do the trick.

Rule out job-related factors

Sometimes extreme work pressure, long commutes, bad bosses, lower salary, and a host of other factors may be contributing to your dissatisfaction and a career change may not be necessary at all. A new job or a different industry (using your existing strengths) may just do the trick and is much easier. If, however, you determine that it is your profession that you are unhappy with, it may be time to explore a new career.

Keep the following tips in mind before embarking on a career exploration.

Take stock

What is it that you like to do most? Why? Is there any activity or interest that you particularly love or enjoy? Example, do you love traveling? Is it because you get to see new places? Or, is it because you love nature? Or, is it for the thrill of flying? Or, the joy of meeting new people? It is not enough to know what your interests are; you need to go a step further and evaluate why. These underlying reasons may often hold the clue to your inner passions and a potential line of work to fulfill them.

Your skills, interests, values, personality -- all of these should be carefully considered during the process of career exploration. Avoid thinking about financial responsibilities, barriers, etc. Just let your fancies lose. Don't worry you are still at the stage of brainstorming; thinking about other things won't let the creative juices flow freely.

Assessments

Assessments such as Myers Briggs Type Indicator, Strong Interest Inventory and an assortment of assessments can help navigate options. Be careful, though, assessments need to be interpreted carefully (by an expert) and should in no way be considered a final verdict.

Develop goals

What are your short term goals? long term? Unless you know your life's purpose how can you make a meaningful change?

Research, research, research

Once you have narrowed your options to two or three choices, it is time to undertake extensive research. What growth opportunities exist in your industry? What is the median salary? What are the entry requirements? How stable is the career? Which area of the country are most jobs available? What are the work conditions like? Are there any certification requirements? What kind of experience is desired? These are just a few of the questions you need to ask. Familiarize yourself with every aspect of the industry. Our career planning resources and industry research section can be helpful at this stage.

Network

Informational interviewing, the process of gathering information through networking is an effective means to gather different perspectives from insiders. At times, these conversations may also open doors to potential job opportunities. Ask your network questions like what they love the most about that job? Least? What does the job entail? Prepare a list of questions and see if you fit the bill.

Try testing the waters

Internships, volunteer opportunities, opportunities within the same organization are just a few ways you can actually get a feel for the profession before making a full career change. Experiencing a new profession from within can really give you a good idea about what the job would entail. Sometimes, it may be possible to get your feet wet within the same company you are at. Try voluntarily taking on extra tasks in the new area you are interested in. It may mean more work but the effort could be worth the rewards.

Cost Benefit Analysis

Now, it is time to conduct some cost-benefit analysis. What will switching careers at this stage cost you? How much income would you lose? Is there a part time job or freelancing opportunity that you can add to supplement your income? A career change may at times require a new degree, certificate, or training; are you willing to get one? Sometimes, you may decide to take the cut and switch; while under other circumstances you may decide to stay put in your current position. In either scenario, conducting a cost-benefit analysis is absolutely essential.

Transition slowly if necessary

Depending on your personality, you may want to take the transition slowly. Adding a part time job in your new career and slowly transitioning to a full-time position may work for some, while for others it may not be necessary.

Stay financially strong

If you don't have a financial cushion or part time or freelance job to support yourself, the transition may be much harder due to financial worries. It is always a good idea to have a cushion or supplemental income during this process.

Work with a professional

Career exploration is a complex process. Having a coach or counselor on your side could make all the difference. Your local Career One Stop center, community college, university, or government sponsored programs may also be able to help.

How does your move impact your overall career goals

What is long term career goal? Does your career exploration lead you to a career in that direction.

Sometimes you may be able to keep your regular job while you explore new waters during nights and weekends. It may not be a good idea to burn bridges with your current employer for some companies do not appreciate the idea of a second career. No matter what or how you decide, carefully plan your move. You must also be careful to not alert your employer beforehand.

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Career Exploration Tips

By Nimish Thakkar

If fretting about your career is affecting your professional performance and personal life, it may be time to consider a career change. Sometimes a career change may not be necessary at all; rather, small changes in the way you do your job may do the trick.

Rule out job-related factors

Sometimes extreme work pressure, long commutes, bad bosses, lower salary, and a host of other factors may be contributing to your dissatisfaction and a career change may not be necessary at all. A new job or a different industry (using your existing strengths) may just do the trick and is much easier. If, however, you determine that it is your profession that you are unhappy with, it may be time to explore a new career.

Keep the following tips in mind before embarking on a career exploration.

Take stock

What is it that you like to do most? Why? Is there any activity or interest that you particularly love or enjoy? Example, do you love traveling? Is it because you get to see new places? Or, is it because you love nature? Or, is it for the thrill of flying? Or, the joy of meeting new people? It is not enough to know what your interests are; you need to go a step further and evaluate why. These underlying reasons may often hold the clue to your inner passions and a potential line of work to fulfill them.

Your skills, interests, values, personality -- all of these should be carefully considered during the process of career exploration. Avoid thinking about financial responsibilities, barriers, etc. Just let your fancies lose. Don't worry you are still at the stage of brainstorming; thinking about other things won't let the creative juices flow freely.

Assessments

Assessments such as Myers Briggs Type Indicator, Strong Interest Inventory and an assortment of assessments can help navigate options. Be careful, though, assessments need to be interpreted carefully (by an expert) and should in no way be considered a final verdict.

Develop goals

What are your short term goals? long term? Unless you know your life's purpose how can you make a meaningful change?

Research, research, research

Once you have narrowed your options to two or three choices, it is time to undertake extensive research. What growth opportunities exist in your industry? What is the median salary? What are the entry requirements? How stable is the career? Which area of the country are most jobs available? What are the work conditions like? Are there any certification requirements? What kind of experience is desired? These are just a few of the questions you need to ask. Familiarize yourself with every aspect of the industry. Our career planning resources and industry research section can be helpful at this stage.

Network

Informational interviewing, the process of gathering information through networking is an effective means to gather different perspectives from insiders. At times, these conversations may also open doors to potential job opportunities. Ask your network questions like what they love the most about that job? Least? What does the job entail? Prepare a list of questions and see if you fit the bill.

Try testing the waters

Internships, volunteer opportunities, opportunities within the same organization are just a few ways you can actually get a feel for the profession before making a full career change. Experiencing a new profession from within can really give you a good idea about what the job would entail. Sometimes, it may be possible to get your feet wet within the same company you are at. Try voluntarily taking on extra tasks in the new area you are interested in. It may mean more work but the effort could be worth the rewards.

Cost Benefit Analysis

Now, it is time to conduct some cost-benefit analysis. What will switching careers at this stage cost you? How much income would you lose? Is there a part time job or freelancing opportunity that you can add to supplement your income? A career change may at times require a new degree, certificate, or training; are you willing to get one? Sometimes, you may decide to take the cut and switch; while under other circumstances you may decide to stay put in your current position. In either scenario, conducting a cost-benefit analysis is absolutely essential.

Transition slowly if necessary

Depending on your personality, you may want to take the transition slowly. Adding a part time job in your new career and slowly transitioning to a full-time position may work for some, while for others it may not be necessary.

Stay financially strong

If you don't have a financial cushion or part time or freelance job to support yourself, the transition may be much harder due to financial worries. It is always a good idea to have a cushion or supplemental income during this process.

Work with a professional

Career exploration is a complex process. Having a coach or counselor on your side could make all the difference. Your local Career One Stop center, community college, university, or government sponsored programs may also be able to help.

How does your move impact your overall career goals

What is long term career goal? Does your career exploration lead you to a career in that direction.

Sometimes you may be able to keep your regular job while you explore new waters during nights and weekends. It may not be a good idea to burn bridges with your current employer for some companies do not appreciate the idea of a second career. No matter what or how you decide, carefully plan your move. You must also be careful to not alert your employer beforehand.

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Best Holiday Jobs for Teens and College Students

By Gipsy

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Christmas may still feel comfortably far away, but retail and customer service managers are hiring now for their Christmas holiday work force.

Christmas may still feel comfortably far away, but retail and customer service managers are hiring now for their Christmas holiday work force. In fact, many big box retailers break the season into Holiday I, Holiday II and Holiday III zones, and the first of those marketing zones starts next week. Retail managers want their holiday staff trained and ready to go long before Black Friday.

So if you need a little extra cash this holiday season, now is the time to be aggressively applying and interviewing for those holiday jobs. Most of these jobs are temporary and will end by mid-January. However, if you decide you enjoy the job, and prove yourself well during the holiday season, you have a good chance of being hired on-staff permanently.

Follow these tips to find the best holiday job to fit your skills and needs.

1. Consider the perks. Let's face it. Holiday retail is pretty much rock bottom. Customers are never more rude and condescending than during the holiday shopping rush. After really bad days, even the paycheck may seem too small to be worth it. Choose a job with perks that will make your job fun or at least make the hassle worthwhile. If you are technology junkie, consider working at a big box chain like Best Buy or Circuit City.

The discount is usually a percentage above cost, which means you can rack up with sweet discounts on accessories like cables, memory cards, cases, and blank media. Because these stores actually make very little revenue on the core products (TVs, cameras, gaming systems, etc.) the discount will be very small. But, still, the extra $100 of a $1000 HD TV or $5 off new-release DVDs may thrill you enough to make the closing duties worthwhile.

Service based jobs have other perks. Outback employees get 50 percent off their bill up to two people at any Outback. Many other restaurants offer similar discounts, so you and your date can eat well wherever you are. Day spas offer discounts and sometimes even free services to employees.

2. Make the training work for you. Look at the job requirements and training you will receive, even in a temporary job. Pick up some extra hours at a local recording studio and learn what you can. Sign on as a short-order cook and learn your favorite restaurants recipes. Apply as an assistant at a local photography studio and learn lighting during all those holiday portrait shoots.

Another example, take a look at big box technology stores. If you are chosen for a certain department's sales, you will receive extensive training in that department's technology. Pick a store that sells products for an industry you are interested in.

Considering photography? Train to sell cameras at Best Buy and you'll receive tons of knowledge and training on equipment. You'll also be exposed to the newest technology as it is released and get a chance to play with it when there are fewer customers.

Need to know more about computers or home theater installation? Train in one of those departments. Make your part-time job work for your future. Take advantage of the knowledge of your supervisors and ask questions about the technology. At the end of the holiday season you will be more empowered to make consumer choices about these confusing technologies than before.

3. Network, network, network. When you're in your late teens and early 20s, look for a part-time job with a later pay-off, to supplement that minimum wage check. Use your contact with the public to make connections that could benefit your future. Pick a job in an industry that you need connections in and then network like crazy. Talk to everyone. Learn as much as you can and ask questions.

Even if you are just working simple customer service at a retail store or fast food place, take advantage of every contact with the customers to get to know different people. I hand out examples of my photography work at the camera store I work in part-time. This has already helped booked me several portrait sessions which pay considerably more than my hourly wage. You never know who will walk through those doors and who might hire you into a better position later down the road.

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Great Part-Time Jobs With Discounts

By Careerbuilder.com

Extra cash and work experience are two great reasons to pick up a part-time job. But the employee discount never hurts.

Employee discounts are all but expected in some industries -- retail being a prime example. According to a poll by Maritz Research, 89 percent of people looking for retail employment want their companies to offer discounts on its products or services.

Employers have even started offering employee discounts to the general public. In 2005, Ford, Chrysler and GM all offered all of America the chance to cash in on the discounted automobile rates paid by their employees.

"(Offering employee discounts) definitely improves retention," says Bob Schiff, senior vice president of YouDecide, a company that helps employers provide voluntary benefits and discounts for their workers. Schiff says that after his company puts all of an employer's benefits on one portal on its HR intranet, "it increases intranet traffic by 300 to 400 percent."

Even colleges and universities have gotten into the game. Duke University, for example, offers its employees everything from discounted cars to cheaper salon services, gym memberships and foreign language classes.

Not all companies advertise their discounts, so to get more information on a company's incentives, your best bet may be to talk to current and former employees or read online message boards. But here are a few hints for finding employment that will bring you more than just a paycheck:

If you're a fashionista...

Consider a job in retail. Most stores encourage their employees to wear their apparel at work, so they offer hefty discounts to their workers. Gap, for example, reportedly offers employee discounts ranging from 30 to 50 percent at Gap, Old Navy and Banana Republic.

If you're a caffeine junkie...

Consider a job as a barista, where you can get your caffeine fix both at work and out of the office. At Starbucks, for instance, you get free drinks while working, and employees get to bring home a pound of coffee each week!

If you're a jet-setter...

Look for open positions at an airline. Beginning on their first day of employment, employees of Southwest Airlines get unlimited free flights, as long as there is space available on the plane. Southwest also has discounted travel arrangements with other carriers.

If you're a foodie...

Consider working for a grocery store, where you can stock up on all your recipe ingredients for cheap. Trader Joe's gives all employees a 10 percent discount and Publix Supermarkets offers premium pay for working Sundays or holidays.

If you're a movie nut...

Consider a job at a movie theater or video rental company. Blockbuster reportedly offers its employees free DVD rentals -- enough to satisfy nearly any movie lover.

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