BEST CITIES FOR TECHNOLOGY JOBS – 7 HIGH-TEC...

Posted by: maureen  :  Category: biotechnology jobs
If you want to relocate to a tech-savvy city--a city that offers great prospects for technology talent--then you'll love the seven cities listed below. Each of the 7 cities below have above-average brainpower (smart populations), great technology infrastructure, and a growing technology job sector.1. Seattle, WA - Forty seven percent of Seattle's population holds a bachelor's degree or higher, making Seattle the "brain-iest" city in the U.S. Seattle is well-known for its technology infrastructure (wireless city), and growing tech industry. Microsoft and Nintendo are both located in Redmond, just outside of Seattle. Notable technology companies located within (or nearby) Seattle include Real Networks, Tmobile, Amazon, Clearwire, Infopop, Zillow.com, and Expedia.com. Just like San Jose and San Francisco, Seattle seems to attract many internet startups.2. Austin, TX - Like Seattle, more than 40% of Austin's population holds a bachelor's degree. This is one of the highest percentages in the nation. Austin [more..]

FUTURE TRENDS IN THE JOB MARKET – MAKE THE M...

Posted by: maureen  :  Category: biotechnology jobs
This is a changing world, especially in the job market. Don't get left behind. According to best-selling author of the book, A Whole New Mind, Daniel Pink encourages us to look to our career futures in a new way. He suggests that the information age is at an end, primarily due to computer automation and outsourcing to Asia. Pink says, "If number crunching, chart reading, and code writing can be done for a lot less overseas and delivered to clients instantly via fiber-optic cable, that's where the work will go. Any job that can be reduced to a set of rules is at risk." If we are to remain on the cutting edge of job viability, it is time to set our Industrial Age left and logical brain on autopilot and revamp our right brains to stay marketable in the new Conceptual Age. With logic and analysis becoming more and [more..]

GET A JOB IN YOUR DREAM COMPANY EVEN IF THEY DON&#...

Posted by: maureen  :  Category: biotechnology jobs
I'm sure you have experienced the same frustration that I have when it comes to job applications - especially when you want to apply to a company that you have held in high regard, but they just don't have any openings for you!The key to getting a job in your dream company, even if they don't have a job opening for you, is to send in your application with a cold contact cover letter.The application itself will not get you an interview or a shot at a career in the company. The key to everything is your cold contact cover letter. In situations like this, a well written cover letter is what will seal the deal.The first thing that you should consider is that the company you are applying for is not looking for anyone in particular right now - so your cover letter will need to tell them why [more..]

TOP SECRET – HOW TO LAND YOUR DREAM JOB

Posted by: maureen  :  Category: biotechnology jobs
Have a professionally written "Knock out" resume ready at all times!First you want to really consciously delve into what exactly would be your dream job? Could it be a Catering Chef in Athens Greece? Perhaps a Black Jack Dealer for the Bellagio in Las Vegas? maybe even something as simple as a Art Gallery Manager in Hawaii. After all location is everything. But a job you are truly passionate about is the key ingredient in an enjoyable & prosperous career. Honestly, if it is not fun or fulfilling for you could you even stick with it very long? So here is your challenge if you didn't think this was even possible. Picture in your mind's eye your most pleasurable, satisfying and delightful job. Don't stop at just one, really figure out which one would be your highest priority. Would it be the Golf Pro at Pebble Beach, or the Captain [more..]