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November 30, -0001 12:00:00 AM

Strong Job Sectors during a Weak Economy

Pay cuts and lay-offs have become common stories these days. However, there are some sectors where job openings are growing and the pay is still rising. According to the recent study conducted by PayScale, healthcare job openings topped the list.

Growing healthcare job openings should not come as a surprise, since health care is essential in any community. People won’t stop getting sick when the economy is poor. In fact, the added stress levels during a recession can increase the likelihood of people getting sick. In addition, the aging population also means that more people will be demanding healthcare services in the coming years.

Many healthcare job openings require very specific education. Thankfully, not all healthcare job openings require edu

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September 5, 2011 03:44:01 AM

5 Well-paying Dangerous Jobs

September 5, 2011

Safety plays an important role in job satisfaction. However, some jobs entail bigger risks and accidents do happen.

According to the Bureau of Labor, there has been a 23% decline from the 5,915 work-related fatalities in the last decade. Agencies like the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) are doing their best to raise safety awareness in any workplace. Here’s a list of workers whose jobs remain high-risk.

Fisherman (Average Salary: $27,880) - Nature is a difficult enemy, and it wins most of the time. With 116 deaths per 100,000 workers, being a fisherman is the most dangerous job in America.

Logger (Average Salary: $36,660) - According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, out of 100,000 loggers, 92 encounter mishaps at work.

Broken tops of tress or hidden tree limbs are considered the biggest dangers a logger can encounter. Violent storms are also threats to loggers since they tend to twist the trees into dangerous positions.

Airplane pilot (Average Salary: $115,300) - Aside from unpredictable weather, pilots also have to deal with airborne traffic. Because of this, airplane pilots must always focus on flying their planes.

With 71 out of 100,000 workers facing fatal circumstances, the Federal Aviation Administration have also installed weather cameras to alert pilots of storms in real-time.

Farmer and Rancher (Average Salary $65,960) - Handling livestock and tractor rollovers are some risks these workers take. During harvest season, farmers and ranchers have to deal with falling into quicksand-like grain bins, as well. The fatality rate for this job is 41 for every 100,000 workers.

Mining machine operator (Average Salary $39,950) - Mining fatalities have risen to 74% last year, a relatively steep fatality rate. When methane gas gets trapped in coal seams, sometimes it finds its way inside tunnels and mine shafts. This can be very dangerous as explosions and cave-ins can injure and, worse, bury miners.

September 1, 2011 11:13:05 PM

Trying To Land A Job When You are Overqualified

September 2, 2011

With economic problems continuously affecting the job market, it’s become more difficult for most job seekers to land the job they want. In fact, many applicants trying to get employed now are overqualified for positions open.

Job-hunting is especially difficult for overqualified candidates. Most recruiters don’t consider hiring them because they don’t want dealing with their high expectations. Also, many overqualified candidates tend to demonstrate a negative attitude towards the job early due to their dissatisfaction.

If you feel you’re in the same situation and you’ve experienced a number of turndowns, you have to understand your case by looking at the bigger picture.
Understand how others see you.

When you’re applying for a job where you may be considered overqualified, do know what hiring managers are thinking as they check your resume and other application materials. First, it can be threatening for them to consider a candidate who has earned a higher level of education than their own. Many recruiters believe you are likely to ask for a salary higher than what they are willing to pay due to your experience and skill level. This makes them stick to candidates who are within their qualification range. Also, they feel you may be willing to settle for a salary lower than what your qualifications demand as a temporary fix with the intention of leaving when a better offer comes along.

How you can land the job

When preparing your resume, focus on your skills rather than your experience. Emphasize the set of skills the job requires, and don’t highlight those that do not necessarily apply.

Hiring managers would want to see your sense of commitment to your former employers. Be transparent by including your dates of employment. Also, write a cover letter specifically targeted to the company you’re applying to. State why you want to work for them and how you can contribute to their success.

Be able to make your potential employer feel that more than settling for a lower-level job, you are genuinely interested in exploring this particular position and that you mean to give your best performance.

Lastly, be honest. State a clear, solid reason as to why you’re applying for a lower-level job. Your potential employer will appreciate knowing why you’re not opting for moving on in your career.