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Business Articles : Jobs & Careers : Job Opportunities Ten Great Careers For Computer “Geeks" The universal acceptance of computers into our daily lives, both at work and at home, has decreased the image of computer users as being “geeks.” The word geek itself has evolved a bit - going from meaning a socially inept person who gets along better with computers than people, to someone who is an expert with computers, a guru even. In fact, many computer service companies utilize the name geek in their nomenclature because of this new meaning. Jul 24, 2005, 03:26 Business Articles : Jobs & Careers : Job Opportunities Job Offer Negotiations: Getting What You Want You have worked hard at finding your next job. You have come through many obstacles and have reached your career objective. You have received a job offer. You’re thrilled. Mission accomplished. After all, what else is left to do? Jul 24, 2005, 00:15 Business Articles : Jobs & Careers : Job Opportunities Work In Dubai Work In Dubai. Dubai is home to an exciting, diverse, multi-cultural blend of young, dynamic and professional people all enjoying the unrivalled quality of life the Emirate has to offer. It is of absolutely no surprise therefore that Dubai has the fastest growing population in the world. Jul 23, 2005, 23:57 Business Articles : Jobs & Careers : Job Opportunities Tips on Finding Employment as a Corporate Flight Attendant I will not pretend that this is the easiest topic to write about. In fact, my knowledge of how one finds work as a private flight attendant is based chiefly on what others have shared with me. You can find some useful tips within the many threads written on the Corporate Flight Attendant Community message boards at http://www.cabinmanagers.com, but to save you from culling through hundreds of threads I will highlight various standout points and include others that have been shared with me over the past several years by industry insiders: Jul 23, 2005, 23:54 Business Articles : Jobs & Careers : Job Opportunities Salary, Raises, & Perks: Negotiate to Get Paid What You're Worth! Salary negotiation requires preparation and good timing. It’s important to determine your salary needs and research the market value for the job you want. Timing is critical for negotiation. Discussing salary requirements too early in the interview process can jeopardize your chances of getting the salary you deserve. Failure to negotiate could result in losing money. Jul 23, 2005, 23:39 Business Articles : Jobs & Careers : Job Opportunities Negotiating Skills: How to Obtain the Salary You Want Salary negotiating is an important topic that must be addressed prior to your initial interview with a prospective employer. Knowing your bottom rate, and being able to live with it [or on it?] is an important thing for candidates to uncover before the first interview. Why then do so many of us make the tactical mistake and go to the interview unprepared? Jul 23, 2005, 23:28 Business Articles : Jobs & Careers : Job Opportunities How to Walk Away from an Opportunity that's Wrong for You Q. I just finished a job interview. Everything went well. But I can't get excited about the job. The people were nice but frankly, I got bored. Jul 23, 2005, 23:24 Business Articles : Jobs & Careers : Job Opportunities Learn How To Succeed At Career Fairs Learn How To Succeed At Career Fairs. This career article will give you some great tips on successfully navigating thru career fairs. Jul 23, 2005, 04:29 Business Articles : Jobs & Careers : Job Opportunities Learn How To Network for HIDDEN Jobs Employers love referrals and first look to tap their own workers for people they know that can fill open positions. Its cheaper and provides for more quality employees. By networking, you increase your chances of being personally referred and thus have your foot in the door. Jul 23, 2005, 04:24 Business Articles : Jobs & Careers : Job Opportunities Job Search Tips - How to Increase Your Success Finding a job can be a painful and difficult experience. Here are three things that you can do to minimize the pain and increase your chances of success. Jul 23, 2005, 04:08 Business Articles : Jobs & Careers : Job Opportunities How to Evaluate Job Offers and Zoom In On the Right Opportunity for You You’ve been successful in your job hunt and have received a job offer. Maybe you received more than one offer. That’s great. The next question is, how do you evaluate an offer to see if it is the right one for you? Let’s look at some real answers. Jul 23, 2005, 03:53 Business Articles : Jobs & Careers : Job Opportunities Finding Employees For Insurance Industry Jobs Finding the right employee for any job opening can be a challenge to say the least, and this is no truer than in the insurance industry. With considerations ranging from experience and education to their personal skills, the decisions faced by recruiters and employers can be of critical importance. Jul 23, 2005, 02:51 Business Articles : Jobs & Careers : Job Opportunities Careers In The Advertising Business Internet Marketing Style So you are interested in seeking a job with an advertising business or Internet marketing firm? The first step would be to gain enough knowledge in marketing theory and practical applications. A four-year college degree is helpful but those without a college degree can still land a job with a top firm if they have enough real-world experience Jul 23, 2005, 02:44 Business Articles : Jobs & Careers : Job Opportunities Tales from the Corporate Frontlines: Career Opportunities for New Graduates This article relates to the Career Opportunities competency and explores issues such as internal growth opportunities, potential for advancement, career development importance, and the relationship between job performance and career advancement. Evaluating the Career Opportunities competency in your organization will determine whether your employees believe they have a chance to grow within the organization. Studies show that lack of career opportunity is one of the top reasons why employees leave an organization. Also, continually hiring open positions from outside the organization can be detrimental to morale when a qualified candidate is available internally. Topics covered in this competency are: perceived opportunity for advancement, existence of a career development plan, and organizational commitment to staff development. Jul 23, 2005, 00:52 Business Articles : Jobs & Careers : Job Opportunities Match, Meet, and Mesmerize at a Job Fair Are you considering another trip through the career maze? Attending a job fair can make you feel like you are playing a losing game unless you have a clear understanding of the rules. Here are a few suggestions for making the most of any job fair, and gaining a competitive edge. Jul 23, 2005, 00:25 Business Articles : Jobs & Careers : Job Opportunities Job Offers and Pay Negotiations When you first get the job offer it will often be a verbal offer and is likely to be subject to taking up references and perhaps even a medical examination. So never say you are accepting a job offer, or resign from your present job until you have received a formal offer in writing for the new position. Occasionally, after an interview, employers try to shorten their process by asking if you will accept the job there and then. It's flattering and gratifying to know they like you enough to make an offer but be very careful or you may find yourself caught out with no job. Jul 22, 2005, 23:43 Business Articles : Jobs & Careers : Job Opportunities Job Search -- One of the Secrets of a Trade Show A trade show is a great place to network, look for a job, find a new employee or develop a partnership. Are you in the market for a change? Maybe. Maybe not. But it’s always smart to be willing to chat. CAVEAT – Don’t gossip. Don’t be negative. Don’t burn bridges. Every industry is a closed loop, so what goes around comes around. You never know who knows what. Jul 22, 2005, 23:41 Business Articles : Jobs & Careers : Job Opportunities Career Centre at Dubai Technology and Media Free Zone Career Centre at Dubai Technology and Media Free Zone: Explore jobs and employment in Dubai Internet City, Dubai Media City, jobs in Knowledge Village, eHosting DataFort, SamaCom, jobs in IT & Telecommunications and jobs in Dubai International Film Festival. Working at the Free Zone gives you an opportunity to be part of Dubai’s vision of transforming itself into a knowledge economy. Here you will be part of a vibrant knowledge community of 1500 companies that include the world’s leading ICT and media giants. [ Click Here to Visit Website ] Oct 24, 2004, 01:03 Business Articles : Jobs & Careers : Job Opportunities Etisalat Careers - Etisalat Jobs and Employment Etisalat Careers - Jobs, Employment and Career Opportunities at Emirates Telecommunications Corporation. The work environment at Etisalat offers a continually challenging and professionally rewarding experience. Whether in mobile networks, Internet, information technology, or sales management, Etisalat actively train its staff and develop their competencies for tomorrow's challenges. [ Click Here to Visit Website ] Oct 24, 2004, 00:41 Business Articles : Jobs & Careers : Job Opportunities Emirates Group Careers website: Apply for Jobs Welcome to the Emirates Group Careers website. The site contains valuable information on the Employment Benefits and Career Development opportunities of working in Emirates Group, Dubai, UAE and on the many and varied jobs and careers available in Emirates Airline, Emirates Holidays & DANATA. [ Click Here to Visit Website ] Sep 29, 2004, 11:43