Category: Government Jobs
The Importance of Construction Safety Training
Over time the public has begun to take notice of the importance of safety rules and regulations in the workplace. Safety rules and regulations cannot be overlooked when it comes to trying to stop accidents and fatalities on the job. The United States Occupational Safety and Health Administration or OSHA for short was designed to
The High-Performing Government Agency: Using A Marketing Mindset In The Public Sector
What Are Citizens Getting From Public Agencies? All too often we hear of government programs that cause inefficient and wasteful allocation of goods and resources. Consider the example of the Australian government’s home insulation program (HIP), which was designed to prop up business in the wake of the global financial crisis, providing rebates to insulate
Trade, Jobs and Growth: Facts Before Folly
Trade. Our new President rails against it, unions denigrate it, and unemployed blame it. And not without reason. On trade, jobs and economic growth, the US has performed less than stellar. Let’s look at the data, but then drill down a bit to the nuances. Undirected bluster to reduce trade deficits and grow jobs will
Legal Planning for Small Businesses: Ten Biggest Mistakes
Owners and managers of small businesses frequently fail to adequately address legal issues. This failure may stem from being busy with other matters, unaware of or insensitive to legal concerns, or reluctant to spend the money to hire an attorney. Unfortunately, such businesses may end up incurring substantial expenses or liabilities that could have been
Bihar Braces Itself For Winter
‘Winter is coming.’ Bhola Rai may not have much idea about this trendy phrase, but he means it; he is preparing himself. Baraka Rajpur, a village situated in Bihar province of Northern India, is indeed preparing itself for the winter. Bhola Rai, in his 70s, is a peon in the government high school located on
John Maynard Keynes
John Maynard Keynes, (born June five, 1883, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, Eng. – died April twenty one, 1946, Firle, Sussex), English economist, journalist, and financier, best known for his economic theories (Keynesian economics) on the sources of too much unemployment. His most significant work, The General Theory of Employment, Money and Interest (1935-36), advocated a treatment for
Book Review: High Conflict People In Legal Disputes By Bill Eddy, LCSW, ESQ
The same person who suggested I read A New Way to Win by Tobias Desjardins also suggested I read High Conflict People in Legal Disputes by Bill Eddy, LCSW, ESQ, and I have to say that this book really helped me through some of the things I am going through. This particular book is geared
What is Resumix and How Do I Use It?
Agencies such as the Army, Navy, Coast Guard, Air Force, and the Department of Commerce now rely on a resume system known as Resumix to aid in the hiring process. The implementation of this system was done to help ease the recruitment process on both the recruit and the recruiter side. A Resumix resume is
Sample Selection Criteria
Tips for Finding and Using Sample Selection Criteria Selection criteria, for most candidates, are those dreaded list of qualifications, experience and personal qualities that are presented in a government job application description. They are essentially measures used to gauge a candidate’s suitability for a position and to choose the best applicant from a pool. On
Job Creation Strategies for Youths in Nigeria: What the Government Can Do
JOB CREATION STRATEGIES The U.S. needs 25 million barrels of oil daily, and pumps about 8 million of those barrels domestically. The U.S. oil and gas industry provides employment directly or indirectly to 9.6 million Americans. By proportion, since Nigeria pumps 2.8 million barrels of oil daily, we should have 2.8 million Nigerians employed in
Career Book Review: Job Searching After 50 by Carol Silvis – A Mature Worker’s Competitive Advantage
Long-term unemployment is recognized as any individual who has been jobless for six months or longer. Currently, 5.8 million Americans define that category; and among them, are many people over the age of 50. Older adults face unique challenges when seeking employment. Course Technology publishes a variety of Professional, Reference and Technology titles. One of
How Not to Write Your Curriculum Vitae
As you can imagine from nearly two decades worth of CVs crossing my desk, I’ve seen an awful lot of nonsense written in the name of ‘selling myself’. Sadly, despite what you might expect, the number of genuinely hilarious ones I have received can be counted on one hand, and in most cases these are
How To Join The Pakistan Army
If you have always wanted to join the Pakistan army, there are many ways in which you can join it. This article will guide you on the different ways. Joining the army after a Master’s Degree Even if you have some level of education, it doesn’t mean that you can’t get into the Pakistan army.
How to Get Banking Job
People often dream of getting a nice post and a banking job is one such exception. The banking sector is considered as the biggest occupation market on the global platform. You can look around for all types of short and long term jobs within banking sectors. Position in the banking sector can be a rewarding
Finding The Ideal Graduate Training Job
Many graduates in the United Kingdom go through training as they begin their career. Larger companies and government agencies provide job training and professional development sessions to help their new employees get ready for work. Graduates in fields like retail management and telecommunications learn a wealth of knowledge from experienced corporate trainers. However, many graduates
Destruction and Creation – A New Jobs Hyperbole
What does it take to go from here to there and back again? C’mon, let’s not kid, sugarcoat, or oversimplify our situation. As business model processes and new or current technologies replace legacy ones, it is absolutely essential to question “Creative Destruction.” Technology, without a doubt, is and remains to be the biggest job creators
Government Grants For Small Business – Get a Small Business Grant to Help Boost Your Business
With the economy suffering and more large corporations outsourcing to oversea workers, the need for small businesses has never been greater. These businesses provide jobs to local people, boost the market in the area, and increase American services. It can be hard to start up a small business or even keep one going since big
The Essential Parts of an SES (Senior Executive Service) Federal Job Resume – How is Yours?
If you’re applying for a position as a senior executive with the federal government, you need a top-notch SES federal resume in order to be interviewed for a senior executive position. When the Civil Service Reform Act (CSRA) of 1978 was written, the people who framed it envisioned the Senior Executive Service (SES) as a