If you're searching for MBA jobs, how do you know which job to choose?
Before you decide what jobs to apply for, you should consider what career path you want to take. According to an article by MBAjobs.net, it's important to know when to apply, where to apply and what positions to apply for.
When to apply. You should post your resume and any other details to online job sites as son as possible to help gain some control during the job search process. However, if you've just started your MBA program, it's better to wait to apply for specific jobs. You also should take advantage of any career fairs or other services your school may offer.
It might help to take note of when other students are applying for jobs and try to keep up with them. It also helps to schedule interviews around exams and other important college requirements.
Where to apply. You should research any organization you apply to, specifically those that show interest. This helps prepare for applications and interviews. You can usually find information through: the company's Web site, your college library, organizations and school alumni.
It's important not to limit yourself to companies currently advertising jobs, as many positions aren't advertised. To gather more information you can rely on other resources than the company itself, including any networking connections you may have.
What position to apply for. If you're given a choice of positions within an organization to apply for, you should choose those that are most conducive to your wanted career path.
"You will want to be able to use your strengths in the job - but will know that you are unlikely to develop your career unless you also have the opportunity to learn new skills - and perhaps rectify some weaknesses," the article notes. "So your choice of what to apply for will be influenced by your desire to strike a balance between familiarity and challenge.
"You will also be wanting to ensure some 'linear' direction to your career - so unless you have been totally unhappy with any earlier job, or unless you have chosen to take an MBA in order to change the direction of your career - your new job choice will be intended to move you forward," the article adds.
Background Checks Could Cause Maritime Workers Their Jobs
Many maritime workers may soon lose their jobs because of a background check requirement. The Transportation Worker Identification Credential is currently being set up throughout most of the country. The credential requires maritime workers to obtain an identification card from the U.S. Department of Homeland Security, a measure that could cause many port workers and boat captains to lose their jobs.
The big problem is that those applying for the cards are subjected to background checks, which discredit some applicants with criminal records, according to an article by the Athens Banner-Herald.
The TWIC Web site states that,"Merchant mariners and individuals who need unescorted access to secure areas of ports, facilities or vessels regulated by the Maritime Transportation Security Act will need to obtain a TWIC."
The Maritime Transportation Security Act was passed in 2002 to tighten port security in response to the Sept. 11, 2001 terrorist attacks. Port workers from Jacksonville, Fla. to Charleston, S.C., were required, with a few exceptions, to have the ID card in their possession to enter port facilities as of December 1. The Coast Guard ensures that port facilities and businesses are enforcing the requirement.
"This is another added layer of security for our ports and our port facilities," Petty Officer Michael Hulme, a Coast Guard spokesman, said in the article. "It covers anybody who works at ports, the majority of which are truck drivers."
Searching for an internship is a lot like looking for a job. With that being said, many college students are still uncomfortable with this process due to the fact that they are inexperienced. Following a few simple steps can make it much easier to find a program that fits you.
For starters, contact your college's career center to figure out what possibilities they know about in your area. Many companies usually send information about their internship programs to local colleges, making this an easy way to find out about your options.
Like many jobseekers have found out, finding work is often about who you know. Internships are the same way. This means that it's important to ask anyone you know who works for a business you'd be interested in interning at if they know about any openings. You'd be surprised how much social networking can help when it comes time to find work.
Many would-be interns make the mistake of only applying to one program because they are concerned about having to turn down other companies. This can cause a huge problem if the program they were hinging their hopes on does not offer them a positions. To avoid this, you should always send out applications to several different companies. Even if you don't get to work for your top choice, any internship is better than none.
Anyone serious about finding an internship program to participate in should also consider having their career center look over their application. By doing this, you can avoid many small mistakes that could easily get you excluded from that year's batch of interns.
Another important thing that anyone wanting to intern should do is make sure that they secure several good letters of recommendation. Some of the best people for you to ask include past and present professors who your have a good relationship with, the person who oversaw any volunteer work you've done and religious leaders. All of these individuals are viewed as good judges of character when it comes to interns, but including at least recommendation letter from someone in academia is the best method.
Following these steps should make it much easier for any student to find an internship program, which will make it a lot less difficult when it comes time to find an entry level job.
Job Description Cheezhead is looking for a pay-per-click/PPC specialist in Northeast Ohio to oversee PPC strategies - including Google, Yahoo!, MSN, Facebook, MySpace, LinkedIn, Indeed and Simply Hired - for its clients across the globe.
Duties and Responsibilities
Execute and optimize online marketing strategies for paid search. Manage budgets, analyze keyword costs, and processes for maximizing ROI. Test and optimize keyword bids, ad copy and optimize landing pages. Conduct competitive research and make recommendations on keyword selection. Maintain a database of keywords, categories, and campaigns.
Manage tracking, reporting and analysis of PPC marketing campaigns. Summarize metrics, provide actionable feedback, and drive direction based upon data.
Constantly evaluate campaigns.
Stay informed of industry trends and best practices. Monitor market price changes, market trends, research online and offline advertising channels, promotional programs and events.
Work with the management team to make recommendations and manage the testing of website changes and enhancements related to usability, functions/features, and custom interface, that directly impact consumer download and purchase behavior.
Requirements
Bachelor's degree in marketing, advertising, business or related field.
3-5 years of consumer marketing experience, including online campaign management; experience in software marketing preferred. Prior experience with search marketing required.
Should be detail-oriented, have excellent organizational abilities, and be capable of handling multiple projects and campaigns.
Ability to think strategically while managing details.
Must be creative, adaptive and achievement-oriented.
The ideal candidate will be energetic, creative, enthusiastic, intelligent, analytical, and eager to take on responsibility and learn new skills.
Proficient with basic computer programs.
Please send your resume and letter to: resume AT cheezhead.com.
Maryland Jobs Created by Port Deal with Finnish Paper Company
Investing in paper cargo will help create more Maryland jobs.
The State of Maryland recently signed a deal with UPM-Kymmene, a Finnish paper maker, which will create 120 new Maryland jobs at the Port of Baltimore. The move also will guarantee the port will see 3.2 million tons of cargo during the next 10 years, according to an article by the Baltimore Business Journal.
The contract between the state and UP-Kymmene will help strengthen the Maryland Port Administration's growth of forest products at the South Locust Point terminal, a state-owned facility. The contract includes construction of a 300,000-square-foot custom-built warehouse. Baltimore's port ranks first in the nation in forest product imports, which made up about 15 percent of total cargo tonnage in 2007.
“Long-term contracts with global companies like UPM are the key in helping to support the thousands of good-paying, family-supporting jobs at the Port of Baltimore,” Gov. Martin O’Malley said in the article. “Having an internationally-renowned paper manufacturer of UPM’s stature to continue to call the Port of Baltimore for 10 more years means 10 more years of guaranteed jobs for the Port’s dedicated workforce.”
The Maryland Port Administration signed a contract with M-real, another Finnish paper company, earlier this year. That contract resulted in the construction of a 215,000-square-foot warehouse and created a 10-year shipping agreement with Evergreen Marine, a container shipping company.
“We’re very excited about it,” MPA Executive Director James J. White said in the article. “What’s nice about this deal is when you have [a contract with] the manufacturer, you know you’re going to get the product and you know you’re going to have them long-term.”
HR software has become and integral part of workplaces of all different sizes throughout the globe. Many businesses have found that it enables their HR teams to be more efficient and save money. Employers who have yet to purchase an HR software option should consider attending a conference on the topic so that they can learn how these products can benefit their company.
One big HR event coming up in the HR Technology Show which will be taking place from June 11th to June 12th in Frisco Texas. Called theHRshow, the event is being referred to as the largest HR technology show in the region.
"The 2008 Talent Management Technology event that HRchitect produced in conjunction with the IHRIM DFW Affinity Group was a huge success," said Matt Lafata, who is the Vice President of Sales & Marketing for HRchitect and the Conference chair for theHRshow. "We have such a passion for educating the HR community on the wonderful world of HR technology and thought what better way than to start a regional show that will quickly become the buzz of the entire industry. We are very excited about the caliber of sessions and opportunities that this show will bring to the HR industry."
TheHRshow officially launched its website on December 2nd. During the same day, the event managers put out a call for presenters for the program. The show will not only involve industry leaders but will also offer more that 20 informational sessions for those that attend.
"We are expecting a large response to our Call for Presentations and appreciate the early interest shown as we have discussed the conference with a few of our contacts," said HRchitect's Director of Marketing Tiffany Appleby, who is also the Director of Marketing for the Conference. "We know it will take some time to select just the right presentations and panelists that our audience will find intriguing and stimulating. We are looking for anything from innovative ideas, success stories, case studies, new and emerging technologies, HR trends, workforce planning issues, talent management initiatives, best practices, and so much more."
"HRchitect has been asked continually since we chaired the 2006 and 2008 events about when we are going to do it again," added HRchitect’s President Rick Fletcher. "We've taken our time in planning this talk about conference out as we want to make sure the debut of theHRshow is something that people look forward to year after year. And with the industry's most affordable attendee registration fee, we expect once again to have the largest turnout of HR technology buyers in this part of the country and encourage vendors to sign up for the exposition hall right away."
