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UN Looking to Triple Renewable Energy: What This Means for the Job Outlook

“After the boom of coal in the last decade, the 21st century is now the century of renewable energy.” These are the words of Greenpeace Climate Policy Analyst Martin Kaiser following research on renewable energy released this spring by the United Nations. The UN concluded that clean power plants and nuclear stations need to triple their output for the world to avoid the negative effects of global warming. What’s the latest word on demand for renewable energy and what does it mean for the industry’s upcoming employment outlook? A $17 Trillion Investment As reported by the UN, more than $17 trillion in investment [...]

UN Looking to Triple Renewable Energy: What This Means for the Job Outlook2014-07-07T14:49:21-05:00

Free Temporary Job Resume Sample

Your resume is the first impression a hiring manager has of you – whether the position you’re seeking is temporary or permanent. If your objective is temporary work, a separate resume is advisable so you can clearly state this objective. Potential employers will quickly be able to recognize your goal of securing a temporary assignment and assess your skills and job fit. Create a Temporary Job Resume Keep your temporary job resume professional and clean. Make sure it highlights the range of skills and experience you’ve gained in previous assignments – or your education and/or relevant extracurricular work if you’re just starting out. [...]

Free Temporary Job Resume Sample2014-06-26T19:28:37-05:00

2014 Tech Salary Report

If you’re in the IT field and seeking to advance your career, the stars are aligned and it’s a great time to take it to the next level. In the words of Leon Kappelman, professor at the College of Business at the University of North Texas, “It’s a good time to be a geek!” IT salaries are increasing, more money is going to IT training and businesses are putting a higher priority on the importance of their IT functions. At the same time, 20 percent of corporate IT leaders surveyed by the Society for Information Management (SIM) reported gut-wrenching talent shortages. Good [...]

2014 Tech Salary Report2014-07-25T20:16:04-05:00

Benefit Administrator Job Salaries in Philadelphia

The recruitment, hiring and retention of qualified employees is vital to business success. Benefit administrators are HR professionals who assist in this process by designing and administering employee benefit programs including health insurance and retirement plans. Individuals with a broad range of business, communication and interpersonal skills have access to the best opportunities in this increasingly competitive field. Employment of HR managers including benefit administrators is expected to increase rapidly in the years ahead. This will be prompted largely by rising healthcare costs and new coverage options. As noted by the Princeton Review, there are approximately 50,000 benefits administration specialists currently working in [...]

Benefit Administrator Job Salaries in Philadelphia2014-06-23T13:09:46-05:00

How to Become a CFA in Philadelphia

Offered internationally by the CFA Institute, Chartered Financial Analyst certification is considered the most difficult test on Wall Street and the gold standard among qualifications for investment and financial professionals. The Economist magazine has noted that “whereas there are tens of thousands of finance degrees available around the world...there is only one CFA, managed and examined by an American association of financial professionals.” Fewer than 20 percent of candidates pass all three required CFA exams on the first try, but don’t let this deter you from your determination to join this elite group and increase your opportunities to: Build a sterling professional [...]

How to Become a CFA in Philadelphia2014-06-09T15:49:52-05:00

Java Developer Jobs in Pennsylvania: Profile and Salary Breakdown

JavaScript, known as Java, is a scripting language that allows interactivity on websites. For instance, it permits users to see different images based on where they scroll or click their mouse. Java developers work closely with team members, end users and vendors to test and create user-friendly sites. They program JavaScript on sites to create moving images, drop-down menus, animation and sounds. A Favorable Job Landscape Java and related software developer jobs are hot commodities in today’s career marketplace. In 2010 there were more than 900,000 positions available, a total that is expected to grow by 30 percent by 2020, according to [...]

Java Developer Jobs in Pennsylvania: Profile and Salary Breakdown2014-05-28T15:34:36-05:00

4 Benefits of Philadelphia Temp Work

If you want to expand your career opportunities by garnering a broad base of business and industry experience, skills and contacts, working as a temporary consultant is an excellent option. It works well for those who are still defining their permanent career paths, as well as for individuals seeking optimal scheduling flexibility. The benefits include: Skills Development Different companies have different systems and operations, even if they’re within the same industry. By spending time temping, you experience new environments and master new skills. This enriches your resume. At the same time, you typically earn a wage comparable to or higher than [...]

4 Benefits of Philadelphia Temp Work2014-05-15T16:02:21-05:00

How the Renewable Energy Candidate is Approaching Your Interview

A job interview is a two-way street. As much as you’re evaluating each candidate, they’re assessing you at the same time. The mutual goal is to determine whether this partnership will be a viable option for the short and long-term future. Job Fit + Cultural Fit = Success Research supports the premise that cultural fit is just as important to a successful career experience as a candidate’s skill set, education and professional history. To truly make the right match, there needs to be a balance between these two key factors. Cultural fit is especially critical to today’s Gen Web candidates. This demographic [...]

How the Renewable Energy Candidate is Approaching Your Interview2014-02-14T16:14:50-06:00

How to Format Temp Work on Your Resume

You may wonder whether it’s advisable to include temporary consulting assignments on your resume or not. The answer is a resounding “yes.” Doing temporary work shows your initiative, tenacity and commitment to keeping your skills sharp and staying current with industry trends. In today’s economic environment, temporary work is more common than ever before – and recruiters view it as a positive means of enhancing your marketable qualifications. So, highlight those temporary assignments on your resume – but do it the right way. Use a Chronological Format While there is much debate about which resume format is most effective, chronological listings best [...]

How to Format Temp Work on Your Resume2014-02-14T16:00:53-06:00

How to Use LinkedIn Groups to Land a Job

If you’re job hunting, there’s no question that you need to be on LinkedIn. With more than 225 million users worldwide, the power of LinkedIn as a networking venue is undisputed. As noted recently by Forbes magazine, it is clearly “the most advantageous social networking tool available to job seekers and business professionals today.” But to truly optimize the value of your LinkedIn presence, you need to go above and beyond membership and join groups, which are specifically designed for sharing professional information, job listings and related discussions. Options include job search groups, college and alumni groups and groups tailored to individual professions [...]

How to Use LinkedIn Groups to Land a Job2013-12-19T16:44:21-06:00

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