My Online Career Space

Archive for August, 2013

Notable Business Events To Come In NYC

Thursday, August 29th, 2013

Notable Business Events To Come In NYC

New York is a central hub for commerce all over the world. Wall Street resides there, and it has long since been a symbol for wealth and prosperity, of glamor and trendiness. There is a reason so much comes out of The Big Apple, no matter what the industry.

The business world is probably the most recognizable of all symbols in NYC. Which is one reason that so many events related to it are held there every years. In 2013, this trend is not changing. Quite a few high profile conferences, lectures, meetings and conventions are being hosted in this legendary city.

These are five great ones to check out. (more…)

How To Use Voluntary Jobs To Further Your Career

Wednesday, August 28th, 2013

Looking for a charity job? Don’t expect to wave your CV at a recruiter and walk into the first job you find. You’ll almost certainly have to get involved with voluntary work to build up your CV. While voluntary experience shouldn’t be a barrier to your employment, it’s a necessary rite of passage that most third sector employees experience.

How To Use Voluntary Jobs To Further Your Career
Work in the charity sector is well-paid in many cases, but jobs can be scarce. Charity workers are valuable assets, and charitable organizations tend to do their best to retain their best staff for as long as possible.

That means you need to go the extra mile to prove yourself and get your foot on the ladder. (more…)

What Happens When A Life-Long Passion For Planes Ends Up In Buying One?!

Tuesday, August 27th, 2013

What Happens When A Life-Long Passion For Planes Ends Up In Buying One?!If you have always had a love of aircraft and you have experience of flying, there may come a time when you decide to take the plunge and buy one. Obviously you will know that there are a million and one things to take into account, so it can be overwhelming to decide where to start. Price is only the start of it – the deciding factor has to be whether or not it is safe enough, and if it is not, how much it will cost to get it airworthy.

It is very unwise to rush into a decision. If you have decided that you would like to own your own plane, you need to take a very strategic approach to finding the best one for you. You’ll need professional help and guidance, and you will need to do an awful lot of research.

Here are some of the many things you will need to take into consideration: (more…)

The Top 5 Mining Companies To Work For In Australia

Thursday, August 22nd, 2013

Australia is a country well-endowed with a rich presence of minerals, boasting of booming mining activities in virtually all of its states and provinces. As such, the mining industry has attracted a score of industries that are keen on exploiting this lucrative trade in minerals. Although the mining industry has been heavily automated, it still employs a 2.2% of the total labor force. Thus for potential jobseekers, this is a worthwhile industry to venture in. In this regard it is very crucial to understand some of the best companies to work for in terms of career growth, learning opportunities and salary benefits.

Below are some of the five best mining companies to place your job requests. (more…)

7 Ways To Make Money Doing Things Your Parents Told You Not To Do

Wednesday, August 21st, 2013

7 Ways To Make Money Doing Things Your Parents Told You Not To DoWhen you were growing up, the chances are that there were a number of things that you liked to do that your parents weren’t so fond of. For example, many kids are constantly told by their parents to, “Stop playing video games and go outside to get some fresh air!”

The funny thing is that many of these activities that parents tell their kids not to do can become professions for their children when they grow up. Here is a look at seven ways you can make money doing things your parents told you not to do. (more…)

How A Criminal Arrest Affects Security Clearance

Tuesday, August 20th, 2013

How A Criminal Arrest Affects Security ClearanceWhile most people are usually concerned about the collateral damage caused by a criminal arrest or felony conviction on their employment prospects, your major concern should be the effect of a felony conviction or criminal arrest on your security clearance. Prior to performing any military related job, it is imperative that you obtain security clearance. Unfortunately, a criminal conviction or felony arrest can affect your ability to be considered for the job. Therefore, before obtaining a government or military contract, it is important that you consult a criminal defense attorney if you have a prior criminal conviction or arrest in order to weigh your options.

Any kind of government or military contract which entails some level of access to restricted information needs security clearance. There are no exceptions to this rule. Generally, there are three different types of security clearance: (more…)

Looking For A Top Legal Job? You Need A Top Recruitment Firm To Help!

Thursday, August 15th, 2013

Looking For A Top Legal Job? You Need A Top Recruitment Firm To Help!Most jobs in the legal profession these days are advertised through recruitment agencies – very few advertise direct anymore. If you are looking for a new job within the law industry, then you need to be signed up with the best recruitment agencies to maximize your chances of success. But there are so many about – how do you choose the right one? Signing up with an agency takes a lot of time and effort, so you need to be sure that the agency is going to do what you need them to do. It pays to do your homework beforehand.

Here’s how to find the best legal recruitment agencies out there: (more…)

Six Tips For Acing Your Interview

Wednesday, August 14th, 2013

Six Tips For Acing Your Interview

Looking for a summer job is only half the battle; the other half is acing the interview and getting the job you want.

If you are one of the lucky ones who get to return for an interview, then here are some tips that will help you create a good first impression. (more…)

Find Your Dream Job!

With available career coaching, ebooks, advice, and a personal online career space. The next step of your career is just click away.