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New Jobs Flocking to Florida with Dish Network Retailer - TMCnet

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New Jobs Flocking to Florida with Dish Network Retailer

Delray Beach, FL, Mar 09, 2011 (PRWeb.com via COMTEX) -- Job seekers should look no further than Florida for career opportunities. Infinity Dish recently brought 450 jobs to Boca Raton, FL and announced the creation of 200 more. As the largest Dish Network(R) retailer in North America, Infinity Dish is looking to the Sunshine State to expand their business.

When we think of businesses expanding, we think Silicon Valley, California is the place to be. After all, Google, HP, Cisco and Facebook have made their homes there. Lately, however, there has been an influx of businesses such as Dish Network retailers, aircraft manufacturers and others congregating in Florida, which is great news for job seekers looking for employment opportunities.

Mayor Susan Whelchel of Boca Raton, Florida, recently attended a Grand Opening ceremony for Infinity Sales Group, LLC in January of 2011, a retailer of Dish Network satellite TV. Whelchel spoke about the company's ribbon-cutting experience during a Rotary Club luncheon on January 26th with a sense of wonder and excitement.

"They brought in 450 new jobs and announced 200 more," Whelchel said. "I know things are changing, I see it. I feel it." As a retailer company for Fortune 200 partners, Infinity Sales Group / Infinity Dish is the largest authorized retailer for Dish Network satellite TV in North America. Increasing from 50 to 450 new employees, Infinity Sales Group is one of the fastest growing employers in Palm Beach County, and the best is yet to come, as Infinity Sales Group announced that they will be creating 200 more jobs over the next two years in their Florida offices.

The trend does not just apply to white-collar jobs. Recently, Boca Raton hosted the National Business Aviation Association's daylong forum on all things airplanes. According to the South Florida Business Journal, the association represents more than 8,000 companies. The NBAA announced that Embraer, a Brazilian aircraft manufacturer, will be looking to add jobs to its assembling plant in Jacksonville, Florida. Embraer's belief in a global presence has led them to Florida, and the company has grown to be one of the largest aviation manufacturing companies in the world.

Certainly, businesses are finding their homes in Florida, and it's not hard to figure out why. Florida is an ideal place to live, and companies like Infinity Sales Group have come to the conclusion that happier employees equal bigger returns. According to their company credo, Infinity Sales Group strives to promote unity within the company through excellence in communication and work processes. The company also has a reputation of providing involvement, recognition and advancement opportunities to their associates. In addition, they are actively hiring Sales Agents and other personnel year-round as part of their staff.

Currently, Infinity Sales Group utilizes a space of about 35,000 square feet in Boca Raton with plenty of room to expand as their list of partners continues to grow.

About Infinity Sales Group Infinity Sales Group, LLC is a retailer for Fortune 200 partners, delivering strategic marketing, brand recognition, and consistent sales performance to each collaboration. The company is the largest authorized retailer for DISH Network satellite TV in North America. Infinity Sales Group has more than 400 employees working at its corporate headquarters located in Boca Raton, Florida. The company's innovative spirit and diversity of business interests have resulted in continuing growth throughout the ups and downs of today's economy.

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If you ever take a break from your job hunt to watch American Idol, it's time to connect the dots. No doubt a show that's about winning the ultimate career break for a singer—a recording contract—holds some important lessons for job seekers.

So after you vote for your favorite singer this week, consider these essential lessons gleaned from one of America's favorite television shows:

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Self-awareness is key. Have you watched the audition shows? Granted, some people try out just to get on television; they know that the worse their audition, the more likely they are to grab 15 minutes of fame—even if it is at the expense of their credibility. However, it seems some of the contestants who have really terrible voices and no chance to win a ticket to "Hollywood" are delusional about their abilities and don't realize their skills won't cut it.

It's easy to laugh or joke about people who are trying out for something they will never win, but be sure that isn't you. Are you "auditioning" for jobs you don't really have the skills or experience to do? Reaching for a job you do have the skills to accomplish is worthwhile, but chasing after opportunities you're not qualified to earn wastes your time. If you have been unsuccessful, but haven't already asked for an outside opinion about your job hunt, reach out to some professionals in your targeted field and ask them if they honestly believe you have what it takes to get hired.

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Rehearse. How many of these American Idol contestants forget the lyrics when it's their turn to impress? Certainly, nerves play a role, but you don't want that to be your problem when you get your big interview break. Practice answering the question, "Why should we hire you?" in many different ways; it's the question at the root of all interview inquiries. No, you don't need to memorize answers to interview questions, but practicing your replies always helps.

Consider preparing several stories to describe when you succeeded, a time you worked in a team, and examples of obstacles you've overcome at work, including working with difficult people. Be able to explain the situation, task, action, and result involved with your interviewer. A little preparation goes a long way.

Learn from past mistakes and be yourself. It's easy to wonder why these new contestants haven't learned a lot from watching past shows. Many seem to make the same mistakes as prior contestants. An oft-repeated judges' comment to Idol contestants? "Who are you? What are you trying to be?"

Last week's episode featured judges reminding singers, "Karaoke isn't going to cut it. Don't be a poor imitation of someone else." Viewers may remember this refrain from previous seasons; why aren't new contestants learning from past mistakes? Trying to imitate a song someone else made famous probably won't help these aspiring Idols excel and achieve their dreams. Judges admonish them to "make it their own—do something different with it."

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Similarly, when looking for a job, you can't expect to succeed by copying another job seeker's work—a sample resume, for example, or a friend's materials. Effective job search requires candidates figure out what they offer in terms of what their target employers want; trying to imitate or be someone else will not help you land opportunities. Just as an amateur Idol singing a Michael Jackson song sounds like a poor imitation of the original, a job seeker who hasn't invested the time and effort to make sure his or her materials are authentic and resonate with targeted employers will fall similarly short.

Lucky for job seekers, unlike on American Idol, there's more than one winner in the job-hunt game. Learn from these lessons, and you'll be well on your way to a job where a boss is singing your praises.

Miriam Salpeter is a job search and social media consultant, career coach, author, speaker, resume writer and owner of Keppie Careers. She teaches job seekers and entrepreneurs how to incorporate social media tools along with traditional strategies to empower their success. Connect with her via Twitter @Keppie_Careers.