Archive February 2009
Job HoppingWe all know that the old model of work is long since passed. You know, where you went to work for one company, stayed there 35 years, retired and collected a pension? Not so much these days. People change careers mid-life for a number of reasons – burn out, salary cap, personal fulfillment just to name a few. When you get the itch to move your career in a different direction, signing on with a staffing firm can be a great first step on your new path. Maybe you have an impulse to go back to school. Say you have an idea that you might like to enter a certain field, and a two year program will qualify you to enter the workforce in the exciting new position you covet. You invest hard earned time and money into your program, and find the job of your dreams – only to find that the job of your dreams is really a nightmare. One way that you can dip your foot in the pool of experience, rather than plunging in head first, is through temporary work. Jobs are available in most industries that can expose you to the position you're interested in without specific training. Perhaps you think you might be interested in being a nurse. A staffing firm may be able to place you in a clinic in an administrative position, allowing you to interact with and observe people with the job you desire. You can then decide whether to invest in the training you need, or to consider another job. On the other hand, you may not know what type of career interests you, only that you want out of your current industry or position. Signing on to a staffing firm can provide opportunities to explore career options you've never even dreamed of. You'll gain valuable life experiences and even get a better sense at the skills you excel at. You can observe trained professionals in their native environment and imagine yourself in their shoes. So if your thinking of hopping to a new career path, consider a staffing firm to ease your transition. It just may be the smartest move you make. posted by TonyPogo at 2/17/2009 | 0 comments |
Job HoppingWe all know that the old model of work is long since passed. You know, where you went to work for one company, stayed there 35 years, retired and collected a pension? Not so much these days. People change careers mid-life for a number of reasons – burn out, salary cap, personal fulfillment just to name a few. When you get the itch to move your career in a different direction, signing on with a staffing firm can be a great first step on your new path. Maybe you have an impulse to go back to school. Say you have an idea that you might like to enter a certain field, and a two year program will qualify you to enter the workforce in the exciting new position you covet. You invest hard earned time and money into your program, and find the job of your dreams – only to find that the job of your dreams is really a nightmare. One way that you can dip your foot in the pool of experience, rather than plunging in head first, is through temporary work. Jobs are available in most industries that can expose you to the position you're interested in without specific training. Perhaps you think you might be interested in being a nurse. A staffing firm may be able to place you in a clinic in an administrative position, allowing you to interact with and observe people with the job you desire. You can then decide whether to invest in the training you need, or to consider another job. On the other hand, you may not know what type of career interests you, only that you want out of your current industry or position. Signing on to a staffing firm can provide opportunities to explore career options you've never even dreamed of. You'll gain valuable life experiences and even get a better sense at the skills you excel at. You can observe trained professionals in their native environment and imagine yourself in their shoes. So if your thinking of hopping to a new career path, consider a staffing firm to ease your transition. It just may be the smartest move you make. posted by TonyPogo at 2/17/2009 | 0 comments |
Job HoppingWe all know that the old model of work is long since passed. You know, where you went to work for one company, stayed there 35 years, retired and collected a pension? Not so much these days. People change careers mid-life for a number of reasons – burn out, salary cap, personal fulfillment just to name a few. When you get the itch to move your career in a different direction, signing on with a staffing firm can be a great first step on your new path. Maybe you have an impulse to go back to school. Say you have an idea that you might like to enter a certain field, and a two year program will qualify you to enter the workforce in the exciting new position you covet. You invest hard earned time and money into your program, and find the job of your dreams – only to find that the job of your dreams is really a nightmare. One way that you can dip your foot in the pool of experience, rather than plunging in head first, is through temporary work. Jobs are available in most industries that can expose you to the position you're interested in without specific training. Perhaps you think you might be interested in being a nurse. A staffing firm may be able to place you in a clinic in an administrative position, allowing you to interact with and observe people with the job you desire. You can then decide whether to invest in the training you need, or to consider another job. On the other hand, you may not know what type of career interests you, only that you want out of your current industry or position. Signing on to a staffing firm can provide opportunities to explore career options you've never even dreamed of. You'll gain valuable life experiences and even get a better sense at the skills you excel at. You can observe trained professionals in their native environment and imagine yourself in their shoes. So if your thinking of hopping to a new career path, consider a staffing firm to ease your transition. It just may be the smartest move you make. posted by TonyPogo at 2/17/2009 | 0 comments |
