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Have you been looking for a careers or even a job lately?  With the economy going the way it is, it can be very hard to find the right job for you.  One of the best places to start looking for a job is the internet.  On the internet there is a huge variety of jobs that are posted on a daily basis.  Using job search engines, users are able to find the jobs they would like.  Also on the internet you can find ways to boost the likelihood that you are going to get the job by learning little tricks that will make employers want to hire you.

But, before you can begin your search for a job ask yourself why you got fired or laid off, depending on the case that you are in.  If you got fired, make sure you understand completely why they decided to let you go.  Were you always on time?  Attendance is one of the most important parts of a job.  If you show your employer that you do not want to be there then they don’t want to hire you because you are showing them they can’t rely on you.  If one of the reasons you got fired was because they did not like your performance, then try and figure out a way that you could improve your performance for your next job.  Employers are looking for people who can do the job quickly and will do it correctly.  By making sure you study your job duties, you should be able to satisfy the employer. While on the internet look at a job search blog to try and find something that will catch your eye and just browse jobs that interest you a lot.  It is important that you look for a job that you think you would be good at and also a job that you think you would do well in.  Because of this, make sure that the job you choose is suited just for you and that you will be able to attempt it with flying colors before you go to the interview.  The interview will explain the job more, so you will be able to get a feel or at least a view of what working at that job might sort of be like.  Knowing the job before you enter it will make you a better employee and will also make you someone they would like to keep around.

Medical assistants perform clerical and clinical duties in order to maintain efficiency in offices of physicians, chiropractors, podiatrists, and others, according to Career and Job Search Resources. Medical assistants are different than physicians’ assistants. A physician assistant’s job requires examining, diagnosing, and treating patients under the direction of a physician.

State laws cause medical assistants to have differing clinical duties. These duties include: retrieving patient history, taking vital signs, informing patients about treatments, assisting patients and physicians with examinations, conducting general laboratory tests, preparing laboratory specimens on the jobsite, disposing of used materials, and sanitizing medical supplies. After attending and graduating from nursing school San Bernardino medical assistants educate patients about treatments such as medication or eating habits, prepare and give medications, permit refills under physician supervision, submit prescriptions to the pharmacist, take blood, perform electrocardiograms, prepare patients for x-rays, take out sutures, and adjust dressings.

Additional tasks require medical assistants to organize, maintain, and purchase instruments and materials for examining rooms. They also clean waiting and examining rooms.

Following the completion of medical assistant training San Bernardino specialized assistants perform more duties. For example, podiatric medical assistants’ duties include: surgery assistance, x ray exposure and developments, and cast making. Ophthalmic medical assistants aid ophthalmologists in giving eye care. They perform eye tests to diagnose, measure and document vision and muscle function of eyes. They also assist patients with their contacts ensuring proper insertion, removal, and basic contact care. As directed by the doctor, these specialized assistants may also give medications for eyes. Further duties are to help in surgical procedures, to ensure maintenance of optical materials and devices, and to administer eye dressings.

Medical assistants can work in a variety of areas. Nearly 60 percent of Los Angeles medical assistants have worked in doctor’s offices and approximately 14 percent in both inpatient and outpatients departments of public and private hospitals. Additionally, 10 percent worked in specialized health care offices with physicians, such as chiropractors and podiatrists. The remaining assistants administered their skills in facilities for outpatient care, in public and private education, in state and local government agencies, in nursing centers, and in employment services after coming out of nursing school Los Angeles based Career and Job Search Resources tell us.

The word on the street is that college graduates are among the hardest hit in this current recession. With little or no work experience to offer, and with employers looking for those with a history of proven results behind them to help them claw their way through to sunnier economic climes, college seniors and recent graduates are feeling the effects. Not only are they facing stiff competition from their peers, but also from those returning to work after a career break or being forced out of retirement by the devaluation of their savings. Perhaps worse still, they are having to compete with classmates who entered directly into the workforce after senior school and now have several years’ work experience already behind them.

While on-campus recruiting is said to be suffering declines of up to 50 per cent, not all the news is bad, however. Surveys carried out this year by the National Association of Colleges and Employers report that many organizations do still plan to hire graduates. There are still opportunities out there…just fewer of them.

So, what should college seniors and graduates be doing to help themselves in a tough job market?

· Start your search early

If you are due to graduate this year, don’t wait until the last minute to begin your job search or you could be missing opportunities

· Consider continuing your studies

Education is never wasted, so where funding is still available and, particularly if it was in your mind anyway, perhaps now is a good time to continue your studies until the economic situation improves

· Gain some experience

Use your time wisely while you are looking for work and consider doing an internship or taking up a voluntary position to help you gain relevant experience

· Rethink your plans

What seemed like a dream job a few years ago when you started at college might not be such a great idea now – especially if Wall Street was your aim. Take the opportunity to think about what you would really like to do and go for it

· Focus in on the ‘safe’ areas

Health care, certain jobs within the IT industry, and education are just some of the areas which are considered to be more ‘recession-proof’ than most. It is highly unlikely that this will be the only recession that you live through in the course of your working life, so consider the services which will always have a market. The Bureau of Labor Statistics reports are an excellent resource for keeping abreast of which industries are thriving and which hardest hit

· Look further afield

Are you restricting your job search to your home state? If so, you might be limiting yourself. If you ever dreamed of working abroad, look into whether the opportunities might be greater in a foreign country.

When it comes to job search tactics, much of the advice that applies to jobseekers in general, applies equally to graduates, so don’t forget:

· Use all the resources at your disposal

In particular, make use of the careers office at your college and specialist college job sites

· Network

Is there a network of college alumni that you could tap into? Are you talking to family, friends and friends of family? Have you considered all the options for online networking?

· Focus on your transferable skills

You may not have much experience in the workplace, but you can still market yourself effectively based on transferable skills gained through college activities, part-time or vacation jobs and volunteer positions

· Find yourself a mentor

Having somebody behind you who you can learn from, to whom you feel answerable and from whose experience you can benefit could be an invaluable source of support in current times

Most of all, remember that employers are currently looking to hire people who show higher levels of motivation and demonstrate a focused interest in their industry, so do your research and go in there all guns blazing.

If you need any further information on networking your way into a new job or how to be a star at interviews, drop me a line to find out how to get hold of my books on these subjects.

Today’s job market is tough. Millions of people are looking for jobs for the first time in years.  They’re looking for jobs that don’t seem to exist. Recruiters don’t return phone calls. Job seekers are fed up and frustrated. They wonder if all the effort is ever going to pay off and if it’s time to change careers. You might be wondering the same thing. But, it seems so risky in this economy.

If you are experiencing these feelings, it might be time for a career change:

• You’ve always been interested in other career areas but went with the “safe” route and now you feel burned out

• You don’t enjoy your work anymore and you wonder what other options are out there for you

• You feel stuck and stagnant

• You are finding fewer and fewer jobs available in your industry

• You’re over-qualified for the jobs that are available in your industry

• You feel the effort to get a new job in your industry is more than you want to undertake

How do you know if now is a good time to change career direction?

The reality is that job loss and job creation are natural components of the world of work. It happens all the time to varying degrees.  So there probably isn’t one perfect time to change jobs or careers. The decision depends a lot on your personal situation.

Before launching a job search or career change, though, there are several important steps to take which I also outline in my career guide and audio program, Fast Track Your Career: Three Steps for Finding Work You Love.

Gaining Personal Insight

Before you change careers, you need to figure out what you want. By assessing your current situation you can determine what you need in your career to be satisfied. Analyze your values, skills, personality characteristics, interests, and lifestyle preferences. It’s also useful to take inventory of your financial situation, especially if the career you’re considering might require additional education and training or relocation.

Getting a Reality Check

A critical mistake in making a career change is making the leap without getting enough career information. By exploring career possibilities you’ll be able to identify options that are best suited to your personal attributes and preferences. There are online and print resources you can use to learn about job outlooks and industry trends. The people in your network can also be great sources for information about trends and opportunities in various career fields. In addition, they can make introductions and give you referrals.

Charting Your Career Path

After you’ve done some self-assessment to learn what you want in a career and done career research to generate options, you have to make a decision about next steps. Your transition and job search plans will guide you to successfully getting the job you want and expanding your professional network. You’ll also need to update your resume, cover letter, and other support materials and fine-tune your interviewing and networking skills.

People change jobs or careers in search of greater satisfaction. By following the steps outlined above, you  will increase your chances for finding a career that better suits your personal goals and uses your talents in meaningful ways.

If you’re thinking about a career change, purchase the The Fast Track Your Career: Three Steps for Finding Work You Love career guide and audio program today. You will go through a step-by-step exploration and planning process by completing several exercises, so you can get clear about your career direction.

Special thanks to Andrea Delgado for contributing to this article. For more than 10 years, Andrea, was a program manager at an international development organization during which time she held multiple positions involving program and grant management and administrative support.  Andrea has been networking to find employment opportunities and has considered a career change into the private sector. Her dream job would take her into the international financial arena analyzing economic policy and regulations. Andrea has her M.A. degree in International Political Economy and Development from Fordham University; a Graduate Certificate in Women’s Politics & Public Policy from the University of Massachusetts at Boston and a B.A degree in Political Science from the University of Massachusetts at Amherst.”

Andrea can be contacted on LinkedIn http://www.linkedin.com/pub/andrea-delgado/10/3b6/717