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2009 Hot Career and Jobs: Registered Nurse

Posted by Dan on September 23rd, 2008

Let’s face it, finding the right job that offers enough financial reward with the comfort of benefits and job stability is as difficult as winning the state lottery.  The problem that faces many people is the ability to find a career path that provides a bright future and that is why we have identified several top careers and jobs for 2009 to help you in your search for a perfect career.

No two industries are created equal and therefore there are always going to be selected careers that will remain in demand despite the economic status of the United States.  One of these high demand careers is within the HealthCare Industry as a Registered Nurse.  Hospitals around the country continue to seek motivated employees that wish to assist in the caring and rehabilitation of patients as a registered nurse.

Average salary ranges for a Registered Nurse according to Indeed.com’s Salary Report, is around $70,000 dollars a year.  Becoming a Registered Nurse can be a daunting task, but with the introduction of several adult learning programs offered by online schools,  the opportunity to go back to school and earn a degree focused on nursing could not be easier.

Several notable schools such as the University of Phoenix and National American University Online offer students the ability to earn a Bachelors in Science to become a Registered Nurse.  If you are interested in a rewarding career that continues to offer career advancement and strong benefits, then you should look into becoming a Registered Nurse and earn your degree today.

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Post It And They Will Come

Posted by J.M. Striegel on July 30th, 2008

Whether you’ve finished your online degree or not, it’s time to post your résumé online and become visible to the employers who are in need of someone like you.  While some employers are searching for college graduates, others are seeking active students who can benefit from an internship or entry level position.

The search for employment has, by some degree, become more convenient for job seekers who turn to online job listing sites. Posting your résumé online for employers to view can help you save time and money. The exposure these sites offer make it worth your while to take the time to gather your transcripts, previous work history information, and any letters of reference or contact information and spend time an afternoon creating your online profile.

There are a large number of job listing sites available. The term “job listings” returns 19.5 million hits in Google. There are the well-known sites like CareerBuilder and Monster, but there are also niche driven job listings like Delaware State Jobs and Federal Jobs Digest. Alternatively, for a fee, you can submit your résumé to sites like Resumé Rabbit and they will post your résumé on a potential list of 85 job search Web sites.

Post away job seeker—just remember to keep your résumé and contact information current!

J.M. Striegel

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