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Job Search for Travel Jobs

Open positions in the field of travel are commonly posted on industry posting boards as well as classified newspaper advertisements. Employment positions that are specifically related to cruise lines and airlines may be a little more difficult for the job seeker to locate.

These types of positions are not generally openly advertised

Many times such companies utilize the services of a professional employment or recruitment agency to locate qualified candidates.

Cover Letters for Travel Jobs

Regardless of the type of position for which a job seeker is applying, the chronological resume works best for travel related jobs. This type of resume allows the job candidate to focus on experience, education and training; key components which will allow the successful candidate to push past the competition.

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April 3, 2005 22:42 - Travel Jobs - Resumes, Training & Qualifications

Resumes for Travel Jobs

A chronological resume works best when applying for positions within the travel industry. Although formal education is not required for entry level travel positions, as competition grows fiercer, successful candidates will need to demonstrate qualities and experience that outshine their competitors. The chronological resume allows the candidate to focus on a strong work history, complimentary skills and advanced training.

Training & Qualifications for Travel Jobs

A college degree is not required to become a travel agent, however courses in business, accounting, and computer literacy are considered beneficial. Due to the fact that job openings in this field are declining, it is expected that competition will not only remain strong but increase significantly. Therefore, it can be very beneficial for persons looking to locate employment in the field of travel and tourism to obtain related training.

While not common, travel related training is offered through community colleges as well as through the American Society of Travel Agents. A very small number of four year colleges also offer Bachelor degree programs in travel and tourism.

There is room for advancement within the field of travel.

Many individuals, with no prior training or experience start out as clerks and are able to move up to agent positions as they accrue industry knowledge and experience. The same is also true for management positions.

Good luck in your search for travel jobs !

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April 5, 2005 22:55 - Manufacturing Jobs - Industry Outlook

Industry Outlook for Manufacturing Jobs

The overall employment prospect for manufacturing jobs, as a whole, is anticipated to continue declining in the next few years. The majority of this decline is due to the fact that an increasing number of contracts are being awarded to companies overseas because it is often cheaper.

Advances in technology have also continued to deplete the manufacturing workforce over the last two to three decades

The only exception to this downward trend seems to be in industries where fine detail is needed and requires a human hand and eyes to accurately perform the job. Aeronautics is just one of the fields that may not experience as much downsizing as other manufacturing related industries.

Manufacturing work can be very repetitive and often involves work in a noisy environment; usually standing for long periods of time. Persons employed in this occupation generally must be in excellent health, have a lot of stamina and be able to life heavy pieces of equipment. Quotas often apply to manufacturing jobs. Workers in this industry must be able to perform work quickly and accurately; as mistakes cost the company money and time.

Manufacturing companies tend to shift owners frequently which can mean a shift in benefits pay and even periods of unemployment for persons employed in this field. On the other hand, manufacturing employees tend do earn better than average wages, may be part of a union and often have access to benefits such as health and dental insurance, vacation and sick time as well as stock options.

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April 8, 2005 23:29 - Manufacturing Jobs - Employment Prospects

Employment Prospects for Manufacturing Jobs

Employment prospects for the field of manufacturing vary greatly. The industry is comprised of several sub-categories which include:

• Metal
  
• Plastic
  
• Printing
  
• Textile
  
• Wood
  
• Power
  
• Water
  
• Liquid waste
  
• Food
  
• Assembly type work
  

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April 9, 2005 21:37 - Sports Jobs - Industry Outlook

Background

There are a number of rewarding careers in sports available for sports enthusiasts. Depending on the area of sports job, the salary can be significant, especially if related to professional sports. Some jobs, however, do not offer high salaries but do come with great perks such as traveling with a team or having access to major games and events and personal contact with celebrity athletes.

There are no set work schedules for sports jobs, although hours will typically include weekend and holiday work as well as evening shifts. There is also usually an extensive amount of travel required in sports related careers.

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The hours and nature of agricultural jobs can vary. Some individuals find it necessary to travel from place to place, following the work stream. This is very common among migrant workers who travel around the nation to harvest citrus fruits when they are coming into season. The downside to this is that the work is cyclical and it means time away from home and family. Other types of work such as the raising of livestock and poultry can be year around. Even in employment occupations where crops are only raised at a specific time of year, there is still year around work that must be done in order to maintain the equipment and prepare the fields for the next planting season.

Wages and salary can also depend. Some positions are only minimum wage, but come with benefits some as room and board. Others jobs offer average salaries, while still yet; others related to the supervision of agricultural tasks can be quite high.

April 14, 2005 16:25 - Sports Job - Employment Opportunities - Part 1 of 2

Sports Careers in Retail Sporting Goods
Sporting goods offer sports related employment opportunities including the design, production and sale of apparel and equipment.

Jobs at Sporting Events
Sporting events are one of the nation’s favorite pastimes and forms of entertainment. Event management companies normally maintain an entire army of staff to insure these events run smoothly.

Everything about the event must be coordinated perfectly; marketing and public relations, ticket and concession sales, facilities maintenance and audio and video production.

Legal & Accounting Jobs in Sport
Legal and accounting careers in sports offer opportunities for individuals to practice traditional careers in the exciting world of sports.

Legal careers include contract negotiations while accounting careers include investment and financial planning and management for both teams and athletes.

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April 17, 2005 14:11 - Sports Job - Job Search & Cover Letters

Job Search for Sports Jobs

There is no set formula or method for finding a great career in sports. Many organizations, especially professional sports organizations, hire from within their ranks or utilize private recruitment firms.

On the high school and collegiate level, coaching and instructor positions are generally learned of through word of mouth or on job posting boards via the internet.

Cover Letters for Sports Jobs

Sports cover letters, like all good cover letters, should focus on what the job seeker can do for the team or organization. It should specifically reference how the individual learned of the open position.

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April 20, 2005 20:00 - Sports Job - Resumes for Sporting Careers

The type of resume an individual interested in sports jobs will need greatly depends on the area of sporting they want to join and the specific job task they wish to perform.

At a minimum, a sports job seeker should be very specific about their objective. Stating they want to work at an arena or stadium is not sufficient. The resume should state explicitly that the individual wishes to apply in a specific capacity.

Coaching positions may require a curriculum vitae resume. This type of resume is longer than other resumes, and is much more comprehensive. Specifically, a CV resume details information about accomplishments and achievements.

A chronological resume works well for trainers and instructors Players and athletes will typically use a functional resume because it has a strong focus on skills and achievements; which typically take precedence over experience in this type of sports job.

Sports administrative positions are best handled with a combination resume that addresses both work experience and education with a strong focus on career achievements.

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Roger Clark
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April 24, 2005 13:36 - Sports Jobs - Training & Qualifications

The amount of education and qualifications required to enter a sports related job depends on the type of position. Some sporting jobs, such as a professional athlete, require a tremendous amount of natural talent and prior experience.

Other positions such as team attorney or accountant require a minimum number of years of education, a requisite certification or license as well as specific sports related knowledge and experience.

Without doubt, the most important factor for success in a sporting career, is to be passionate about the sport you are involved in. Invariably, people who are passionate about their chosen sport are very knowledgeable about it as well.

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April 26, 2005 19:19 - Bartenders - Industry Outlook

As part of the food service and beverage industry, prospects for bartenders should remain strong for at least the next several years.

The field of bartending tends to be somewhat transient as individuals move in and out of the field to pursue other interests, so there are usually open positions to be found.

On average, the bartending field is anticipated to increase as much as 20% in the next five years.

Besides being able to mix and garnish drinks effectively, they must be able to interact with customers ...

This requires good people skills.

Some of the more well known bartending positions are:

• Barmaid
  
• Barman
  
• Barkeeper
  
• Publican
  
• Tavern Keeper
  
• Inn Keeper
  
• Wine Steward
  
• Potman
  

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