<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?><rss version="2.0"><channel><title>Jobs Blog</title><link>http://employment.families.com/blog/</link><description>Looking for your dream job?  Here you'll learn how to pinpoint your dream job, apply for it, interview for it, land it and keep it.</description><language>en-us</language><pubDate>Sat, 21 Nov 2009 05:25:05 +0000</pubDate><lastBuildDate>Sat, 21 Nov 2009 05:25:05 +0000</lastBuildDate><ttl>60</ttl><item><title>What Should You Do if Your Company Wants You to Move Overseas?</title><link>http://employment.families.com/blog/what-should-you-do-if-your-company-wants-you-to-move-overseas1</link><pubDate>Fri, 25 Jul 2008 14:11:22 +0000</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">http://employment.families.com/blog/what-should-you-do-if-your-company-wants-you-to-move-overseas1</guid><description><![CDATA[In this global economy, more of us are working for organizations that are international in scope.  As trouble has hit the American economy, some of these companies are shutting down United States facilities and moving their workforce overseas.]]></description></item><item><title>Switching to a Home Based Business</title><link>http://employment.families.com/blog/switching-to-a-home-based-business</link><pubDate>Fri, 25 Jul 2008 03:55:36 +0000</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">http://employment.families.com/blog/switching-to-a-home-based-business</guid><description><![CDATA[More and more individuals are leaving their corporate jobs to start a home based business.  This trend is further magnified by the vastness of the Internet and its ability to allow virtual offices to exist anywhere.

Many parents make this switch to be home with their kids.]]></description></item><item><title>Job Highlight: Antique Dealer</title><link>http://employment.families.com/blog/job-highlight-antique-dealer</link><pubDate>Wed, 23 Jul 2008 01:51:15 +0000</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">http://employment.families.com/blog/job-highlight-antique-dealer</guid><description><![CDATA[Do you love scrounging through your grandmother's attic?  Are you a history buff?  Were things simply made better 100 years ago?  If this sounds like you, then an antique dealer could be a fine job!

The main skill in antique careers is all about knowing details.]]></description></item><item><title>Themes in Career Changes</title><link>http://employment.families.com/blog/themes-in-career-changes</link><pubDate>Tue, 22 Jul 2008 23:35:42 +0000</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">http://employment.families.com/blog/themes-in-career-changes</guid><description><![CDATA[Often when someone is looking for job information online, it is because he or she is looking for a new job.  Maybe they are unemployed, but often they are simply looking for something different or better.]]></description></item><item><title>Exploring All Your Options</title><link>http://employment.families.com/blog/exploring-all-your-options</link><pubDate>Tue, 22 Jul 2008 06:20:42 +0000</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">http://employment.families.com/blog/exploring-all-your-options</guid><description><![CDATA[Whether you are looking for new job or have been in the same career for twenty years, it is still important to explore your options.  

Start with some self-assessment:

* Make a list of your interests and values.  Compare these to your current situation.]]></description></item><item><title>How to Get Experience</title><link>http://employment.families.com/blog/how-to-get-experience</link><pubDate>Fri, 18 Jul 2008 17:37:57 +0000</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">http://employment.families.com/blog/how-to-get-experience</guid><description><![CDATA[When first starting out in a new career, there is a common dilemma.  You need experience in order to get the job... however, you can't get that experience until you actually have the job.  What do you do?

The answer is to find ways to gain the experience you need through alternative avenues.]]></description></item><item><title>Politically Correct Emails</title><link>http://employment.families.com/blog/politically-correct-emails</link><pubDate>Fri, 18 Jul 2008 06:39:20 +0000</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">http://employment.families.com/blog/politically-correct-emails</guid><description><![CDATA[Listen you all... this is important.  Emails are hard-copied versions of words that once sent, cannot be taken back.  This is critical to remember, whenever you send an email.  However, it is super critical when the email is work related or sent from your employer's email account.]]></description></item><item><title>Fine Tune Technology and Computer Skills</title><link>http://employment.families.com/blog/fine-tune-technology-and-computer-skills</link><pubDate>Fri, 18 Jul 2008 00:02:38 +0000</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">http://employment.families.com/blog/fine-tune-technology-and-computer-skills</guid><description><![CDATA[With almost all jobs these days, there is some level of technological background required.  However, the vast variety of computer systems, programs, and software applications can be overwhelming.]]></description></item><item><title>Where You Live Dictates Where You Work</title><link>http://employment.families.com/blog/where-you-live-dictates-where-you-work</link><pubDate>Wed, 16 Jul 2008 05:28:24 +0000</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">http://employment.families.com/blog/where-you-live-dictates-where-you-work</guid><description><![CDATA[Where you live will often heavily influence where you work.  The two go hand in hand and depending on your career and personal preferences, selecting where to live will often determine where you work and vice versa.]]></description></item><item><title>More Career Switching in the Later Years</title><link>http://employment.families.com/blog/more-career-switching-in-the-later-years</link><pubDate>Fri, 11 Jul 2008 21:56:49 +0000</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">http://employment.families.com/blog/more-career-switching-in-the-later-years</guid><description><![CDATA[Let's say you thought it through and decided the risks of a career change later in life are worth the benefits.  You are willing to sacrifice, as your job is a major part of who you are and what you do.  If you aren't happy as you grow older, you don't have many years left.]]></description></item><item><title>Switching Careers Later in Life</title><link>http://employment.families.com/blog/switching-careers-later-in-life</link><pubDate>Wed, 09 Jul 2008 04:31:56 +0000</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">http://employment.families.com/blog/switching-careers-later-in-life</guid><description><![CDATA[Many people over the age of 50 consider switching careers.  When they do, they often wonder if it is even possible or worthwhile.  Once you have become established in a profession, change can be scary.  In addition, there are risks associated with that change.]]></description></item><item><title>Don't Quit, Freelance!</title><link>http://employment.families.com/blog/dont-quit-freelance</link><pubDate>Mon, 07 Jul 2008 04:27:47 +0000</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">http://employment.families.com/blog/dont-quit-freelance</guid><description><![CDATA[Whether you want to quit work to be home with the kids or if you are looking forward to retirement, a great option instead of being unemployed is to freelance.  By freelancing your current skills, you can make some money on the side and still have many of the same freedoms found when not working.]]></description></item><item><title>Too Much Education?</title><link>http://employment.families.com/blog/too-much-education</link><pubDate>Sun, 06 Jul 2008 04:29:40 +0000</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">http://employment.families.com/blog/too-much-education</guid><description><![CDATA[Is it possible to have too much education when looking for a job?  The answer is yes, although it will depend on a variety of factors.

In many careers, a bachelor's degree is enough to get you started.  In some, you may only need a few classes or an associate's degree.]]></description></item><item><title>Image Consultant - Job Highlight</title><link>http://employment.families.com/blog/image-consultant-job-highlight</link><pubDate>Fri, 04 Jul 2008 23:14:21 +0000</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">http://employment.families.com/blog/image-consultant-job-highlight</guid><description><![CDATA[Ever wanted to be an image consultant?  Do you even know what one is?  Maybe this is the perfect career for you, hiding behind that beautiful woman you see on the bus each day.

Image consultants have grown in popularity.]]></description></item><item><title>Job Security</title><link>http://employment.families.com/blog/job-security</link><pubDate>Fri, 04 Jul 2008 02:28:03 +0000</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">http://employment.families.com/blog/job-security</guid><description><![CDATA[Often with job boredom, also comes job security.  Typically, once you have worked long enough at a job for the same company, you gain a level of security.  The advantage to job security is that you don't worry about losing your job.  The disadvantage is with longevity also comes boredom.]]></description></item><item><title>Transferable Skills</title><link>http://employment.families.com/blog/transferable-skills</link><pubDate>Thu, 03 Jul 2008 04:33:55 +0000</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">http://employment.families.com/blog/transferable-skills</guid><description><![CDATA[There are times in our career we might feel stuck in a job.  Maybe we have a specific job in a specific company.  Maybe we have only worked in one type of industry.  Maybe you have had the same type of job your whole life.  In these scenarios, we can feel trapped.]]></description></item><item><title>College Majors and Jobs</title><link>http://employment.families.com/blog/college-majors-and-jobs</link><pubDate>Tue, 01 Jul 2008 03:01:25 +0000</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">http://employment.families.com/blog/college-majors-and-jobs</guid><description><![CDATA[Often when college students select a major, they are not usually thinking beyond graduation to the job or career it might lead.  When I worked as a counselor years ago in a college, I met up with many seniors who were switching their majors.]]></description></item><item><title>Job Burnout is Real</title><link>http://employment.families.com/blog/job-burnout-is-real</link><pubDate>Sun, 29 Jun 2008 23:48:35 +0000</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">http://employment.families.com/blog/job-burnout-is-real</guid><description><![CDATA[No matter how much you love your employer, co-workers or job... job burnout is a real phenomenon that strikes us all at some point.  Recently some wise companies have recognized this and started to add sabbaticals to long standing employees.]]></description></item><item><title>Become a Caterer</title><link>http://employment.families.com/blog/become-a-caterer</link><pubDate>Sun, 29 Jun 2008 04:23:10 +0000</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">http://employment.families.com/blog/become-a-caterer</guid><description><![CDATA[Do you love to cook?  Maybe deep inside you is a caterer waiting to be born.  What exactly does a caterer do and how do you become one?  Let's go job exploring!

Most caterers are self-employed, and the rest work for larger companies.  Caterers take on small parties to large weddings.]]></description></item><item><title>Do you Have a Career or a Job?</title><link>http://employment.families.com/blog/do-you-have-a-career-or-a-job</link><pubDate>Sat, 28 Jun 2008 15:12:13 +0000</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">http://employment.families.com/blog/do-you-have-a-career-or-a-job</guid><description><![CDATA[Have you ever thought to ask yourself if your means of income is just a job or a career?  What is the difference really?  And does it even matter?

According to YourDictionary.com, a job is defined as "a specific piece of work, as in one's trade, or done by agreement for pay.]]></description></item></channel></rss>