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How to succeed in a career change - Syracuse Post-Standard

Posted: 17 May 2010 03:23 AM PDT

MYFOXNY.COM - NY Money Authority headlines for Monday, May 17.

Text of Lisa Murphy's report:

BEST TIME TO VISIT EUROPE: Assuming you can get through the volcanic ash cloud, this summer may be a good time to visit Europe. The euro has dropped to its lowest level against the dollar in more than four years, down about 14% since the beginning of the year. And many experts agree the slide is likely to continue as fears mount that Greece's debt crisis will spread throughout the rest of Europe. This morning the euro is trading at about $1.22.

STARBUCKS NEW FLAVORS: Starbucks is hoping to perk up sales with a new line of flavored coffees. The so called Starbucks Natural Infusions is a line of ground coffee to be sold in super-markets. The new coffee will come in vanilla, caramel and cinnamon flavors. An 11-ounce bag of natural fusions will sale for about $9 and should hit store shelves in June.

NEW YORK CITY CAREER FAIR: Get your resume ready if you're looking for a job. The New York Society for Ethical Culture is hosting a job fair tomorrow. Several large employers are taking part including American Express, IBM, NYU, Jet Blue, and Hyatt Hotels. The job fair will take place tomorrow from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at 64th Street and Central Park West, but you need to register first. For more details: EastCoastCareerFairs.com/EthicalCulture/

JOB SHOP: You can also check out the Fox 5 Job Shop. Lutheran Medical Center in Brooklyn is hiring two patient service coordinators. FOX 5 JOB SHOP.

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Job Study: Top Ten Hot Career Trends For College ... - Street.Com

Posted: 17 May 2010 05:25 AM PDT

LA JOLLA, Calif., May 17 /PRNewswire/ -- In a time of persistently high unemployment rates, a new trend study from the University of California San Diego Extension reveals some of the hottest career options for college graduates in this challenging economy. The full study, with four bonus trends, is available at http://extension.ucsd.edu/specialreports

1. Healthcare information technology. As technology increases, so does the need for health information technicians to use and maintain patient data that is vital for quality healthcare and to keep all medical records organized and confidential. Technicians are needed for emerging jobs such as healthcare integration engineer, healthcare systems analyst, clinical IT consultant, and technology support specialist.

2. Mobile media. Cell phones and other mobile devices are now multifunction devices that enable users to surf the Web, listen to music, download podcasts, use maps, access global positioning satellites, shoot and send photos and videos, and send text messages. With the countless new software applications, the number of ways to use smart phones is exploding. ...

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How to succeed in a career change - Syracuse Post-Standard

Posted: 17 May 2010 04:20 AM PDT

By Gary Lim / ActionPronto.com, Aurarius LL...

May 17, 2010, 5:29AM

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Gary Lim is president of Aurarius LLC of Manlius. He is an author, entrepreneur, consultant, speaker and seminar leader. Previously, he was managing director of the Program in Entrepreneurship and Emerging Enterprises at Syracuse University.

Help During Hard Times
Central New York experts in career counseling, job placement and family budgeting share their advice on landing a job, moving up in a career, re-entering the job market or stretching a budget. Find their tips each Monday in MoneyWise in The Post-Standard and here on syracuse.com.With today's uncertain job market, perhaps you've been thinking this would be a great time to start looking at another type of job or industry. A career change — maybe that's what you need.

But, before you jump in and apply for jobs in new fields, there are a few things you need to do first. Even if changing careers is the best thing to do, you must prepare yourself to succeed. Here are 10 things to do, before you embark on your journey to a new career.

1. Determine exactly what you're changing.

Are you thinking of applying for a different job (with different skills) in the industry that you're in now? Or the same type of job you've had, but in a different industry? Or even a different job in a different industry? Be clear in your mind which of the scenarios interest you. The clearer the picture, the better you can prepare yourself.

2. Know your strengths.

In your last or current position, what have you been particularly good at doing? Are there things that make you stand out from the crowd?

Perhaps you excelled at some technical skills, or people skills, or were really creative working in teams. Take stock of your strengths, and write them down. Be honest with yourself — make sure others saw those strengths in you. It's no good if you're the only one who thinks you're good at a particular skill.

3. Find out what you'll need for your next job.

Of the three situations mentioned in the first tip, determine the job skills or industry knowledge that you don't have now and will need to have to make the change. Make a list.

4. Develop a plan to fill gaps in job skills.

From your list, figure out how you will acquire the job skills or industry knowledge that you will need. For example, if you're coming from manufacturing and want to become a dental assistant, research dental assistant schools. If you're coming from the automotive industry and want to get into health care coding, find out about courses you need to take to become a certified coder.

5. Gain industry knowledge.

Also from your list, find out all you can about the industries you're considering.

For example, learn what's going on in dentistry. Are the number of dentist offices increasing or decreasing? You need to know the trends in the number of jobs. What about the conditions in the healthcare coding field? How much experience is needed to compete for a job as a coder?

6. Create an "elevator pitch."

This is a short, concise summary of your skills and what you're looking for next. An elevator pitch is a very effective conversation-starter at job fairs, and also for chance conversations. Use your list from No. 2 and your plan from No. 4 to create your pitch.

Your elevator pitch should allow anyone to quickly understand what you're good at (from No. 2), and how you will take those strengths and apply them to a new job and industry (from No. 4). Know this part well, because it will help you interview better. Good interviewing is what wins you the job.

7. Network with as many people as you can.

Try to meet people who are connected with or in the industry or new job type that you're considering. Ask if they can refer you to others in the industry.

Be sure to deliver your elevator pitch to all of them. The more you say it, the more comfortable and natural you will be with it. And, the more you will believe in it and yourself.

8. Don't get discouraged.

You will hear polite disinterest and rejections. It's not a reflection on you, because there are some people who will only consider hiring those with directly related job and industry experience. There will be employers willing to hire you, if they see potential.

9. Be flexible.

Don't be too picky about requiring the perfect fit before considering an opportunity. Sometimes what you need is a foot in the door to start.

10. Be the underdog.

Underdogs know they have to work harder to prove themselves. They keep chipping away toward their goals, persistently, relentlessly. You do the same, because even underdogs can come out on top.

Changing careers to a new job, a new industry, or both, is a challenge. But with the right preparation, a determined mind-set, and a knock-out elevator pitch, you could be well on your way.

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