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      Jobs opening up in insurance industry

      June 23, 2012 /

      Around the world we’re all still grappling with the after-effects of the financial crisis from several years ago. Now we have troubles with Greece and other countries in Europe to contend with, though we might finally be seeing light at the end of the tunnel.

      That said, we are seeing some healthy trends as various industries get back on their feet. In the United States for example, record low mortgage rates have spurred job openings as banks have had to keep up with demand for refinancings. This has helped to offset some of the cutbacks in the financial services industry. While workers in this area won’t be seeing the huge bonuses from the last decade, these are still very desirable jobs.

      The insurance industry also appears to be improving if you look at the news on jobs in insurance. InsuranceJobs.com recently announced that demand is still strong for insurance jobs.

      Currently InsuranceJobs.com is showing nearly 5,000 new positions for insurance employment from hundreds of companies. Areas of the strongest demand from companies appear to be for insurance claims jobs, claims adjusters, insurance sales, insurance agents, and insurance customer support representatives. These type insurance career opportunities are coming from prominent insurance companies such as; AAA, Allstate, Farmers, Florida Blue, MAPFREE, UNUM, and USAA just to name a few.

      Workers with solid office, computer, clerical and phone skills can do very well in this area, and these jobs are opening all around the world as well. In the UK for example you can check out insurance jobs with Direct Line Group. Professionalism is very important in this field, so make sure your resume is updated and that you’re prepared to interview well. These jobs are often best for workers who enjoy an office environment, yet there are many positions like insurance adjusters that can spend time out in the field. Look for positions that match your strengths and interests. If you’re good in math, perhaps an actuary job is right for you.

      The insurance business will also be growing worldwide as emerging nations like China and India start consuming these services with the growth of their middle class, and US and British companies will likely be very active in trying to penetrate those markets, so insurance might also be an interesting field for workers interested in international business.

      Your Career

      Salaries keep rising for tech jobs

      June 11, 2012 /

      The stories are getting interesting again about what technology companies are willing to do to find qualified tech workers. Engineers in particular are seeing salary offer rise considerably. In the late 1990s we saw the dot com boom drive the frothy growth in salaries. This time around, giants like Google and Facebook are the big drivers. There’s just so much competition for qualified workers, and this is particularly true in Silicon Valley.

      The other driver is a new wave of innovation that’s being driven by cloud computing. You have all sorts of companies pushing the envelope on what is possible now that we have the tremendous resource of the cloud. You have companies like Amazon offering server space for incredible prices, and then you have Apple linking up all of their devices through the cloud. When you take a photo on your phone, it now shows up in iCloud and is then accessible from your Mac. But it’s not just the big companies getting in on the act. Startups are popping up every day to take advantage of these trends.

      All of this results in an excellent job market if you’re an IT worker or an engineer. It’s another reason why you can never go wrong learning technical skills, and it’s a field that many should consider if they’re looking to be retrained after losing a job. If you have base math skills, this might be an area you should strongly consider.

      In the 1990s, the dot com bubble burst and many tech workers found themselves looking for work. Of course the business cycle is still an issue, and the current frenzy will probably abate a bit, but now the foundation for technology workers is very strong, and the level of innovation seems to be accelerating. So long term job security in this area is probably a safe assumption. Salaries might level off, but the need for tech workers seems to be something we can all count on for the future.

      Your Career

      Kathy Ireland discusses entrepreneurship

      June 7, 2012 /

      When you watch this interview with Kathy Ireland, you get a real sense of the determination and persistence that’s required for someone to be a successful entrepreneur. You have to expect failures but then be prepared to learn from them. It’s easier said than done of course, but you have to be prepared for this.

      Watch the video, and you can see the character traits that make a successful entrepreneur.

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      Your Business, Your Career

      Finding employees through social media

      June 5, 2012 /

      We often discuss how you can use social media to find a job. But this works both ways of course. Whether you’re an entrepreneur with a small company or a PR executive at a large enterprise, you must be aware of how and why social media can be an effective tool in finding employees. Mashable has a great article about 5 ways that social media is revolutionizing talent acquisition. Read the entire article and you’ll see how social media recruitment is a trend you should be following.

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