Job Search Tips -- Finding a Job in Health Care and the Federal Government
Find a Job -- Articles on Jobs in Health Care and the Federal Government
If you're looking for a job or considering a new career, information is key. Check out these article links to help you find options you might not have considered.
Health care is a growing industry with more Baby Boomers retiring each year. And those same Baby Boomers will need healthcare services themselves. The federal government needs lots of bodies to keep the bureaucratic gears turning, because if you can't beat 'em, you might as well join 'em.
Use the following resources to get an idea of pay, job openings, and where jobs are that you might be qualified for.
Health care is a growing industry with more Baby Boomers retiring each year. And those same Baby Boomers will need healthcare services themselves. The federal government needs lots of bodies to keep the bureaucratic gears turning, because if you can't beat 'em, you might as well join 'em.
Use the following resources to get an idea of pay, job openings, and where jobs are that you might be qualified for.
Where to Look for Jobs
Who's Hiring?
- Jobs That Make the Most Money- Where Are the Jobs? | Suite101.com
- A salary comparison by location of high paying jobs. Find where the job openings are for top-paying jobs and the states where employees earn the most.
- Federal Job Openings: Working for the U.S. Government Can Offer Job Security | Suite101.com
- Government jobs are varied and plentiful if applicants are diligent in their job search. U.S. federal job opportunities can provide secure employment and career growth.
- Careers With the Best Job Stability for 2010: Secure Job Fields to Consider in the Coming Year | Suite101.com
- With unemployment at 10 percent, the prospect of having a secure, good-paying job is on many American's minds. Secure jobs that will hold for the next decade do exist.
- Best Paying Jobs That Require No College Degree: High Salary Careers Attainable by Climbing Career Ladder | Suite101.com
- It's possible to earn a good salary without a college degree. Many fields offer the potential to earn an average of $50,000 to $70,000, and more.
Health Care Careers
Jobs in the Medical Field are Growing
The health care industry is growing. Current workers, many who are baby boomers of retirement age, are retiring every day leaving job openings to be filled. Specialized education or training may be needed, but workers in this field are always in demand.
- Medical Terminology Class Prepares Students for Jobs in Medicine
- A medical terminology class is a step in finding jobs in medicine. Medical transcriptionist training and medical assistant programs provide specific skills.
- Good Paying Jobs in Healthcare Fields: Research the Options
- Good paying jobs are available in healthcare fields. College students and adults looking for a career change have options in the following medical specialties.
Read More About Health Care Jobs
Many workers are retiring from health care jobs leaving openings.
Federal Jobs
Does Uncle Sam Want You?
According to FederalJobs.net, the federal government employs more than 2 million workers. The average annual salary is more than $79,000 for full-time jobs. Look into all federal job openings to get your foot in the door.
- How to Get a Job with the US Marshals Service | eHow.com
- To get a job with the US Marshals Service, applicants must meet strict guidelines. The US Marshals Service is the oldest federal law enforcement agency in the United States.US Marshals perform...
Find a Job with the Federal Government
Like health care jobs, openings are left when older workers retire.
Resume Writing Tips
Keep it to one page, with lots of bullet points.
Give your resume a boost by making it work for you. After all, your resume is you on paper. Your cover letter introduces you to potential employers. Make it a good introduction. Include references on your resume. And learn what to do and not do when you need to communicate with potential employers using email.
- How to Write a Reference List on a Resume | eHow.com
- In a job search, the references on a resume can make or break whether you get the job. Write a reference list on a resume that will ensure the professional recommendations will help you in your...
- How to Write a Career Objective on a Resume | eHow.com
- Resume writing isn't complete until you write a career objective on your resume. Career objectives state to the world (at least the world to which you're applying for a job) what you want in a...
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- My daughter is looking for a new career and I am going to send her this info. Thanks!
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- I'm going to save this thread. I just got a great new job, but my husband is looking. There are many good tips here for him.
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- I used to work in the personnel office for the state. I still work for the stat, but not in that area. I never thought of writing about how to get a civil service job. :) There are a lot of good resources here! Thanks.
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- Great tips and resources. I am going to share this with some family members. Thanks!
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