Many of you might think that handshakes are outdated. Think again. This simple gesture is still valued in the professional setting. This also includes job interviews. A handshake alone can state a lot about a person.
For example, someone with a weak handshake can be taken as one who lacks confidence. On the other hand (pun intended), a strong handshake can say that you pose as a threat. The key is to make your grip firm and brief. Smile. But don�t make it a teeth-baring grin. Most importantly, don�t forget eye contact. Just don�t make it too intense or you�ll come off as intimidating. Just do everything in moderation and you�ll be fine.
Why Career Research is Important
Career research is one way of exploring the different career prospects in the world today. The more research a person does, the more likely a career path could be distinguished. The Internet is one of the best places to do a career search, what with the tons of knowledge and information that can be found on the web.
Career research is important because it helps a lot in identifying the kind of career you want to pursue, particularly if you are still undecided or clueless about your future. Developing a career plan, taking career assessment tests, getting advice from a career counselor and joining a network are some of the steps involved in career research.
American Institute of Physics: physicists for hire.
by: Christine Zafra
The faculty of the American Institute of Physics’ trend in their faculty workforce has been music to the ears of those who wish to look for jobs in the said institution. Ever since 1998, a lot of veteran teachers leave due to retirement but were quickly replace by the new and fresh physicists. It was said that 2000 was the height of retirements; however, the institution countered that trend. What they did was they doubled the number of the people whom they hired, thus, balancing it.
Since 2000, the number of retirees has declined, but the American Institute of Physics did not change their hiring rate.
Career Tip: Distance Education
If you are a professional who is interested in learning through distance education, one should ask the question, “Am I Ready to Learn Through Distance Education?” Distance education has been around for a couple of years already which is very beneficial to those who wish to finish a degree or course but cannot be physically present in a normal school set-up.
So if you really want to pursue learning the distance education way, you should check out this quiz that will tell how good a candidate are you for succeeding in distance-delivered courses. This would tell if distance education is right for you.
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Better aggregate, better chances.
Christine Zafra
For those of you who are in search of a job, don’t settle for those small time job aggregates. The jobs that they offer are only limited.
Why not try recruit.net? This website (not really a website in that sense, but a blog), offers a different kind of service. The person can search for other job offerings using keywords and locations. He or she can enter a country in the search location box or maybe, be specific and search a job opening near/within his or her hometown.
Now, what really sets this website apart from the others? Aside from the fact that you could search with keywords and locations (not the typical drop down box wherein you’re constrained to those locations), the website also has the capability to search through the official websites of companies not enlisted, job boards, forums, agencies, newspapers and the like.
Handling rejection
It�s very difficult to find work these days. Despite all your efforts in clinching that position, you still find yourself rejected. You realize that jobs are pretty elusive. You have to understand that with so many applicants vying for one position, there is a very high possibility of someone being more qualified that you are.
Don�t be sad, if you receive a message of rejection. Here are some tips to help you dust off and try again.
Suppress that defeatist attitude. Think outside the box and keep your eyes open for other opportunities. Review those that you rejected and reconsider. Review your resume and your application letters. You might have missed something important or you may have to revise some parts. Better yet, ask a friend to review your resume for you. Ask for his or her opinion.
NSF monitors career development of physicists.
The National Science Foundation or the NSF is a government agency of the United States that promotes the welfare of science and engineering. This agency does research projects for the betterment of science, hoping to contribute to the database of scientific facts and pieces of information.
To maintain the quality of programs and career developments in their agency, they hold a biennial survey of those who have doctorate degrees. The survey is more of a random sampling: they survey physicists from all age groups who have doctorate degrees in science, engineering, health etc., all from American Universities. This survey acts as monitoring tool in which they could asses the current status of their development as an agency.
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