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January 16, 2011

Retail Recruitment Drive For Christmas

At this time of year there will be many people looking for a temporary positions in the lead up to the festive season. It is an expensive part of the year and unemployment in the UK has gone down in the recent months Retail jobs is always big this time of year. Even with many people shopping online rather than braving the packed high streets retail is one job sector that always increases it head count every year.

These jobs usually last around a two or three months before and after the New Year and into the January sales period. This does ensure that stores can cope with demands of the consumers and people are then not kept waiting at the checkouts. Long queues are one of the most difficult things to have to cope with together with the stress of xmas shopping. Particularly London jobs in retail are vibrant this time of year as the city gears up for its most hectic time of the calendar year. Job sites are for this reason busy this time of year in terms of visitors as individuals look for part time and temporary jobs in thier local area.

This has a clear knock on effect to a lot of other roles such as packing and delivery staff. Plus the vast amount of returns which have to be dealt with promptly by customer service teams. For the retail sector Christmas and New Year sales is a huge part of the yearly sales figures and investment in additional staff is a critical requirement.

Many shops are now beginning to open their doors late on week days and some will even be open 24 hours in the run up to the festive period. Part and parcel of working in retail is working the extended opening hours. Food shopping is a really big thing in the run up to the festivities. Some people do pack up trolleys so much so that they buy far too much food for it to be used over a couple of days. Shelves empty as quickly as they are filled up particularly the few days before Christmas and it is critical shops can cope with the influx of customers day and night.

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June 23, 2009

Improve Your Skills, Improve Yourself!

Filed under: Uncategorized — Tags: classes, courses, DBA, Doctor o, Doctor of Dental Medicine, Doctor of Pharmacy, Doctor of Philosophy, Doctor of Psychology, doctorate, economy, employment, finance, jobs, Juris Doctor.business, M.D., online learning, Ph.D, Ph.D. in psychology, PharmD, Psy.D., school, tuition — jobself @ 7:10 am

A doctorate is the highest educational achievement that you can earn and there is much respect associated with having those letters behind your name. Only one out of a hundred people have a doctorate, so that reverence is certainly due. Also, according to the U.S. Census Bureau, someone with a doctorate degree earns one to two million dollars in lifetime earnings more than someone with a master’s degree. With numbers like that, what are you waiting for?

Ph.D. or Doctorate?

It seems that there is some confusion when it comes to the difference between a doctorate and a Ph.D., or Doctor of Philosophy. Actually, a Ph.D. is one of several doctorate degrees that you can earn. Doctorate degrees can be broken down into two types: professional doctorates and research doctorates.

People who earn professional doctorates apply their degree to a specific profession, as opposed to an academic field of study. These include M.D. (Doctor of Medicine), J.D. (Juris Doctor), DMD (Doctor of Dental Medicine), and PharmD (Doctor of Pharmacy) among many others.

Research doctorates include the Ph.D. and are often focused on a particular subject. Here is a breakdown of some of the more popular doctorates available in the United States:

Ph.D. or Doctor of Philosophy: This degree is normally earned by those who want to go into research or Academia. There are many fields in which you can earn a Ph.D. including history, mathematics, and chemistry.
Psy.D. or Doctor of Psychology: If you want to be a psychologist, than you can either earn a Ph.D. in psychology or this degree.
DBA or Doctor of Business Administration: This degree is for people who are interested in the theory of management. Those who earn this degree normally go into research or teach on a college level.
Ed.D. or Doctor of Education: If you are looking to become a school administrator than this degree is for you.
D.A. or Doctorate of Arts: This degree emerged in the 1960s and is offered in many of the same subjects as a Ph.D, particularly arts and humanities. It is often labeled the “teaching doctorate.”

What does a doctorate entail?

Most doctorates require that you have a master’s degree in a related field of study. Once you are accepted you begin with a rigorous course of study, especially for the professional degrees such as M.D. or J.D. The professional degrees are normally followed by an exam, such as the bar examination, and/or an internship, such as a residency. With Ph.Ds and other research doctorates, courses are normally followed by an exam and then the writing of a thesis or dissertation. These dissertations can be anywhere from 50 to 450 pages in length and commonly focus on a particular area of expertise. For example, someone pursuing a doctorate in U.S. Economic History might write a dissertation on the effects of Soviet Union socialism on U.S. economic policies during the Great Depression. According to the U.S. Department of Education, the average time it takes a student to earn their doctorate is seven years. However, there are some accelerated programs out there and a lot depends on how long it takes you to write your dissertation.

Online Study is a Great Option

If you are interested in a doctorate degree, do not rule out online colleges. Three of the five most popular doctorate degrees (according to the Department of Education) are available through online study; these are Doctor of Psychology, Doctor of Engineering and Doctor of Education. Online learning is an extremely convenient way to learn. The courses are offered in a format that works around your schedule. This is perfect for people who have a career that they do not want to take time off from, or if they have a family. In fact, online doctorates are so flexible that there really is no reason not to finally reach this highest level of achievement. For more information, please visit Top Online University or Online Ph.D. Education.

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June 17, 2009

Upgrade Your Self, Ego and Career, with a College Degree…

Filed under: Uncategorized — Tags: bachelor's, business, classes, courses, economy, employment, finance, jobs, Master of Business Administration, masters, MBA, online college, online learning, online university, school, tuition — jobself @ 6:34 pm

Choosing an online college can be very overwhelming. How do you know which ones are worth going to with so many of them to choose from? The best way to find out is to choose several different schools that have programs that you are interested in, and then speak in depth to their admissions advisors. Below are eight must-haves for a good online college; you can base your talking points on this list.

Must be accredited. It is important that the online college that you choose be accredited because this is a way that you can ensure that the school meets established standards. This makes a difference if you want to transfer your credits or prove the worth of your degree to an employer. There are two types of accreditation: institutional and specialized. An institutional accreditation applies to the entire school and its programs, while a specialized accreditation generally applies to a specific degree program or school of study within the college or university. This is further broken down into national accreditation or regional accreditation. Regional accreditations are the most widely recognized.
Platform must be easy to use. The “platform” is where you will find your classes, chat rooms, even your virtual library. Every online college has a different online learning platform, and they all work a little differently. You should make sure that the school’s platform is intuitive and easy for you to use. Ask the admissions advisor if you can have a demonstration of their platform and if they offer online tutorials to students.
Must have tech support. Since all of your studies are done on your computer in an online environment, the chances that you will run into some sort of technical issue are pretty good. Make sure that the school you choose has 24/7 tech support. You can ask the admissions advisor how long the average wait time is to speak to tech support – chances are when you run into problems you won’t have that much time to figure them out.
Must provide student services. A good online college has student services to make sure that their students have the optimal chance at success. This includes offering tutoring services for a small fee or even for free.
Must accept CLEP credits. You may hear many online schools advertising credits for “life experience.” In general, the only legitimate way to offer this is through CLEP testing. These credits are accepted at many online colleges and traditional universities. They are a great way to test out of classes on subjects that you may already have mastered.
Must have small class sizes. A good online college will have a small number of students in each class. This is because online students need a lot of individual attention to ensure that they do not feel isolated. A smaller class size makes this more manageable for the instructor, which brings me to my next must have …
Instructors must be accessible. Make sure that the school that you choose requires instructors to allot a certain amount of time to give students the chance to speak with them on an individual basis.
Must have a variety of financial aid options. If you are in need of some type of help to pay for school, like most of us, make sure that the school you choose has plenty of financial aid options. These include federal grants, scholarships, and student loans. Ask the admission advisor specifically about this – for each school has different financial aid opportunities.

All these discussion points will probably make for a long conversation, so make sure that you put aside some time to get to each of them. Don’t worry about asking the admissions advisors at your school choices too many questions – that is what they are there for! Also have a pen and paper ready (or your laptop) to write down notes, that way you can compare the different schools. Good luck with your decision! More information, including enrollment info is available at Best Online MBA Programs, College Counseling Degree and Colleges Online Courses.

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June 15, 2009

Nothing Better for Self Improvement than a Brand New College Degree!

Filed under: Uncategorized — Tags: bachelor's, business, classes, courses, economy, employment, finance, jobs, Master of Business Administration, masters, MBA, online learning, school, tuition — jobself @ 12:35 pm

So here is the scenario: you were good, you went to college and you got that Bachelor’s degree, then you got a job and settled into a nice routine. Now you are stuck in a rut. Perhaps you have stalled in your current career and want a way to jumpstart it or maybe you have decided that the career you chose after you graduated is no longer for you. And know you are asking yourself, “What do I do now?” The answer: go back to school!

Besides being a great way to shake yourself free from the boring daily grind, a master’s degree will help you to better compete with your peers and you may earn more than $20,000 more a year according to the U.S. Census Bureau.

So Many Choices

There are several different types of master’s degrees you can earn and this all depends on what you want to go back to school for, in fact almost every field has a master’s program. Master of Accountancy, Master of Criminal Justice, Master of Chemistry, and even Master of Quantitative Finances are a few examples. However, here are the most popular with descriptions:

Masters of Business Administration or MBA: One of the most popular degrees, the MBA is also one of the most versatile. Almost every industry hires executives and upper management who hold this degree. Another boon: many different program types exist too, from weekend MBA programs, to accelerated one year programs, to entirely online curriculums.
Master of Arts or MA: This degree is normally given for arts and humanities subjects, such as English, history and communications.
Master of Science or MS: This degree is the science subjects’ equivalent to the MA. It is also sometimes given in social science specializations. Subjects include engineering, nursing, and information technology.
Master of Education or M.Ed.: If you want to go into education administration, then this degree is the one to go for. It is also often earned by people who want to go into counseling-related occupations; an example of this is the Master of Education in Mental Illness Counseling for people who want to provide therapy to those with mental illnesses.

What to Expect

Once you are enrolled in a master’s program, expect it to take anywhere from one to three years (depending on whether you are a full-time or part-time student). Normally, the program consists of some course study in addition to independent research. At the end, depending on the program, you may have to write a thesis or dissertation on a specific topic that is related to your field of study. For instance, if you are getting a Master of English Literature you may choose to write a thesis on the connection between industrialization and romantic poets of the nineteenth century. However, it is becoming more and more common for schools and colleges to give students the option of a non-thesis degree program which may just require a couple of more courses as a substitute.

Too Busy? Think Online Degree

Many of us want to go back to school but don’t know what to do about all of our responsibilities, like raising our children or paying the bills. Does this sound like you? Then you should seriously consider online learning. Many of the different degrees I mentioned are available completely online. Online colleges cater to people who have busy lives and other commitments by allowing you to study according to your schedule. It is also more convenient because you can study at home, which allows you to cut down on the time and money it takes to commute to a campus. So stop making excuses! Get out of that rut and go get your Master’s.

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May 13, 2009

People Having More Plastic Surgery to Safeguard Their Jobs

Filed under: Self Help — Tags: breasts, cosmetic surgery, jobs, plastic surgery — jobself @ 7:05 am

We all know that the credit crunch is in full swing and as companies drop left, right and centre we start to see people lose their jobs and start finding it terribly difficult to get back in to employment, whether it be full time or part time. Over the course of the next year we are going to see unemployment numbers begin to get a lot worse.

But cosmetic surgery seems to be on the up, not just for the rich and famous but also for regular people. The job industry has become a lot more competitive over the past few months, so ultimately interviews have become a lot harder to pass.

There are three things to consider when going on an interview these should always be kept or stored in your mind as they may always become useful at some point of another and they are
1) Make sure you have the correct dress sense
2) Make sure that you are gleaming with confidence.
3) Simply look outstanding and glowing.

The first two factors can be easily resolved with a little maintenance, but the third is slightly more difficult. When you stroll into an interview if you literally look amazing in yourself then you are more likely to be remembered and called back for a second or third or fourth time. But if on the other hand you walk in just looking tired, old and abysmal then you are less likely to make a very good first impression.

So this has led to people approaching surgeons and getting various cosmetic surgery performed including facelifts, nose jobs and Breast Augmentation. So if you are looking to find a really useful job that is secure then maybe getting into the plastic surgery niche is a great one. As surgery itself is no long for A list celebrities, it has now become a lot more mainstream.

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