The science of recruiting.
It comes to nobody’s surprise that bilingual job candidates are hot commodities in today’s globalized market. To employers, bilingual employees are invaluable in bridging the communication gap between multicultural audiences. And to job seekers, fluency in a second language opens a world of unique opportunities that single-language speakers would never have.
Moving to a new city is an incredibly exciting and rewarding transition, but at the same time, it can be intimidating starting fresh in an unfamiliar place. Perhaps you’re lucky enough to have already formed a couple of connections before making the big move. Maybe you are feeling lost because you’re used to having large numbers of friends, and now, you don’t know a single individual around town.
The total number of jobs in Central Florida’s Professional and Business Services sector has hit a record milestone, and the forecast for all sectors through the rest of 2016 is for strong, continued growth, according to a report out today from OrlandoJobs.com.Â
The healthcare sector is the largest industry in the US and is always in high demand. With roughly one quarter of the population over the age of 55, the medical industry has become an important staple of the Miami-Dade community. Yet, there is currently a shortage of healthcare professionals throughout the country and South Florida.
Whether you’re just breaking in to the insurance industry or are looking to move forward in your career, you need to seek out employment from an established and reputable insurance firm. More than 466,000 insurance jobs were reported in 2014 alone, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor. Job growth is expected to increase at a rate of 9% through 2024 which means you can find a variety of opportunities at companies and brokerage firms across the country.
If you’re tired of your current job and are on the lookout for more opportunities, consider a job in insurance sales. The insurance industry is evolving and growing at a rapid pace so there is an ongoing demand for highly trained sales representatives, managers, and independent business professionals. Even if you don’t have a strong sales background, you’ll find it relatively easy to learn basic skills and knowledge to pave your way to success in this industry.
It shouldn’t come as a surprise that what you say during an interview has an enormous impact on your chances of attaining the job. A polished resume, an impressive list of references, and professional attire are imperative for someone planning to interview for their dream job, but these preparations can only get you so far. You may be able to walk the walk, but can you talk the talk?
Whether you were slacking on the job or simply laid off due to budget cuts, getting fired can be difficult. The loss of a career can be hard to grieve but the time afterwards is vital. Here is some advice on how to bounce back from being fired.
You’ve spent countless hours meticulously tailoring your resume and making sure your cover letter is error free. Then, it happens—you’re asked to come in for an interview! But that’s just the beginning, and now the real work begins. You can recite all of the answers to the toughest interview questions you want, but nothing will kill your chances faster than stepping into the interview knowing next to nothing about the company.
If you've been exploring careers in the insurance industry, you may have considered work as an insurance broker or insurance agent. The Insurance Information Institute reports 2,467,000 people were employed in the insurance industry in 2014 and the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics predicts a high job growth rate of 9% for insurance sales agents through 2024. Working as an insurance broker or agent can be personally and financially rewarding.
With the fluctuating job market and increasing demand for top talent, going straight into a graduate program seems like a no-brainer. But what if you’d be better off spending that time gaining valuable work experience instead?
What you tweet, post, and share have become a part of your own personal brand but are you aware of how you present that brand to others? As social media has become an essential part of our daily lives, more employers are looking to the internet to determine whether future employees are appropriate for the job.
Insurance agents and brokers enjoy rewarding careers with almost unlimited earning potential. If you want to be the best in the business, you need to acquire certain skills and characteristics during your career. Whether you’re just getting started or have been working in the insurance industry for a few years, there are several ways to take your career to the next level.
It’s amazing all the tools that are being created to find great talent. The one thing that has not changed is how hard it is to fill that “hard to fill” position. Insurance positions like actuaries, production underwriters, and insurance brokers with books of business, account managers and loss control professionals.
It’s hard to believe that almost two million people live in the Orlando MSA. Not only that, Orlando is the second to only Naples for population growth. Jobs are at the heart of these moves. Many move to Central Florida thinking we have tons of jobs and we spend all day on the beach. In reality, Orlando has great jobs and depending on your skill level, great employers look forward to meeting you.
Ever watch a speaker go way to long talking about a certain topic? You know, the kind that has you looking at your watch wishing you were at the dentist. According to TED.com, it is proven scientifically that the ultimate length of time for the most memorable and impactful speeches is just 18 minutes. Bad speakers spend the first 10 minutes telling you about themselves instead of using that time to grab your attention on their topic.
White sand beaches, culturally diverse restaurants, art and food, and a growing job market. If you read the latest article “Why You Should Be Working in Miami” and suddenly you are ready to pick up and relocate to this tropical paradise we do not blame you! However, job-searching when you are still employed can be a tricky matter.
Top 5 Interview Mistakes
Each year it seems like the Central Florida human resource community comes up with ways to keep making their jobs even harder. You are already asked to deal with budgets, technology, insurance, compliance, benefits, hiring, firing and organizing company events. Add stay interviews to the list. Are you happy about this?