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Jobs - September 2006

Boilermaker

September 29th 2006 00:31
Boilermakers make, install, and repair boilers. Boilers are large containers for liquids and gases (such as steam) that are used to provide heat and power. Boilers also include the tanks that hold chemicals, oil, and other liquids. The skills of a boilermaker are concurrent with those of a welder so often a boilermaker may be able to increase their range of ability to include the cutting, shaping, joining and repairing of metal parts of iron or steel construction. This can include pressure piping, ship structures or industrial installations. Boilermakers are often referred to as metal fabricators, so that is an alternative term to look out for.


Most boilermakers work in the manufacturing, construction and mining industries. However, there is currently a high demand for these tradespeople in the ship and submarine building industry. In Western Australia and South Australia several major ship building companies and contractors have undertaken large scale projects which will require the services of boilermakers. According the Metals, Manufacturing and Services Industry Training Council there is an overall national shortage of boilermakers and demand for this occupation is expected to continue in the mid term. Industry trends indicate that there will be a high level of activity in those industries that employ boilermakers for several years yet.
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Cheesemaker

September 28th 2006 00:29
Everyone loves cheese! If cheese is your passion, a career as a cheesemaker might just be your calling. Cheesemakers are responsible for producing those creamy delights using either cow, goat or sheep's milk. Cheesemakers turn raw milk into cheese using biochemical and microbiological means. Firstly, the raw milk is pasteurised (heated) in a large vat to kill the bacteria from the animal. Controlled cultures or bacteria are added which begin to ferment the milk sugar into lactic acid. The bacteria literally feed off the lactose and produce lactic acid as a waste material. The type of cheese made depends on the bacteria or moulds used.



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Trichologist

September 27th 2006 00:26
If you are interested in health and want to venture into a more scientific avenue in haircare then consider becoming a trichologist. Trichologists diagnose, treat and care for human hair and scalps. The typical types of patients problems a trichologist may be consulted for treatment include scalp problems such as dandruff; itchiness of the scalp; hair loss; baldness; and excessive oiliness. Much like anyone employed in the healthcare industry that works directly with patients a trichologist will first help a patient by discussing the problem with the client; examine the scalp and identify the problem; work out the cause of the problem; and decide on appropriate therapy.


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Linguist

September 26th 2006 00:15
Linguists study how languages like Spanish, French, Korean, Hopi -- and even computer programming languages -- function and how people learn to speak and write in those languages. The study of linguistics deals with the structure of language (including syntax, phonetics, and grammar), the relationships between languages, and the way languages change over time and the use of speech. Linguists investigate both spoken and written language. They study its informal use by everyday people having everyday conversations, as well as the careful, formal prose of published documents.

Some linguists will specialize in a specific language or the development of languages from a certain regions. They can then analyze a language by studying its word meanings, and the structure of its phrases, clauses, sentences and speech sounds. Some linguists will take a global approach and study the properties shared by all human languages, such as language development and use.
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Getting started on your resume

September 25th 2006 00:13
If there is one thing I hate writing it’s a resume. I can spend hours in a mental block thinking of the best way to squeeze my personal marketing campaign into a condensed summary of highlights and career achievements. The effort of painstakingly picking every last word is horrible. Thankfully, I’m not alone. It appears that there are many people out there that dread the horrid resume. As much as we all might hate writing a resume it’s something we’ve all got to do and preferably done well. This is a short introduction into the purpose of a resume.

Understanding why you are writing a resume can make it a hell of a lot easier to understand how best to attack and write a resume. A resume is an initial self promotional tool. You’ve spied that great job and in order to present your interest in the job, you’ve got to submit a resume.
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Conservation Scientist

September 22nd 2006 01:07
Conservation scientists manage natural resources, such as rangeland and water. They develop programs that both make resources productive and protect them. As a conservational scientist you’ll constantly be faced with a variety of challenges to help support the needs of human habitation with the needs of natures replenishment and flourishment. The job is a balancing act of careful management and scientific practice which aims to ensure the sustainability of human’s cohabitation with its natural environment.

An example of conservation science would be the management of farmland so that it supports the most cattle while maintaining the land for the natural wildlife and the livestock’s staple requirements. An issue for many of Australia’s metropolitan areas is the management of water and catchment supplies. A conservationist scientist would be responsible for investigating ways to ensure a city’s water needs are fulfilled with minimal impact of the natural ecosystem.
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Warning: Blogging may cost you your job. – Part 3

September 20th 2006 00:14
Step one for covering yourself against a workplace bitching blog backlash is to know your workplace. Some companies like to be big dark faceless corporations. They don’t like the idea of any information and activities being leak for what goes on between their four walls. It’ll probably feel like working for the KGB, however, if you value your job it really isn’t worth the risk of leaking any identifiable or specific information. Bigger companies will have public relations sectors that will actively bust arse to keep a publicly clean and squeaky image.

The corporate policy of your company will be detailed in your employment contract and you should pay particular attention to any intellectual policy clauses in there as they may hold some guidance against any bitchy blog posting or other public leaking of corporate information.
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Warning: Blogging may cost you your job. – Part 2

September 19th 2006 00:13
A continuation of yesterday’s post…

It is very easy to assume that your posts are not traceable. You may have gone to painstaking efforts to ensure that a nasty post is void of any information or references to a specific person, institution or company. When people get busted with their blogs it is not usually the bitching post that is their unraveling, but rather previous posts that link the clues and point back to you. In a previous post you may have mentioned a co-worker by name, the company that you work for. Some will inadvertently have identifiable information in their personal profiles, posted links to relevant pages or else wise given the game up. So in the heat of the moment you may have carefully removed any direct references in your post, yesterdays post may have exposed yourself or your company in all its glory.
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Warning: Blogging may cost you your job. – Part 1

September 18th 2006 00:11
Ask yourself these simple questions.

1. Do you blog at work, school or university?
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Reclaiming your life

September 15th 2006 00:32
The key to winning the struggle between your career and your lifestyle is effective time management and a good dose of perspective. My friend was recently complaining about how when she was a student and didn’t have a job, all what she wanted was a full time job to be able to comfortably pay the bills and not be scrapping by each week. Now that she’s full employed, she’s got all the money she could possibly need, except she got no time or energy to get out and do the fun stuff she always dreamed about. Its one of life’s great paradoxes, when you’re unemployed you’ve got all the time in he world to do anything, but not the means. When you’re fully employed, you’ve got the means to do anything, but never the time.

Nevertheless, there’s bound to be some sort of middle ground. Work and play go hand in hand. You can’t have one without the other. If you don’t get the balance right, you’re bound to be miserable. This is where effective time management and planning can really help to get your proper balance of work, rest and play.
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Is your job taking over your life?

September 14th 2006 00:31
Australians are now working longer hours than ever when compared to statistics from previous decades. In the global rat race, we are also working some of the longest hours compared to other developed western nations. We are also showing growing trends in divorce rates, depression and financial commitments. It seems as though consumerism and the competitive work ethic have started to have a sizeable impact on the way Australian’s manage their work and lifestyle balance.

Most university lecturers will warn their final year students that their first few years after graduation are their toughest. As a recent graduate, they’re still developing their skills for their chosen profession and are expected to demonstrate a high level of commitment to their new employers. A form of gratitude for giving them their first leg up into the industry. Even in the lucrative fields it may be years of hard work and long hours before a worker will start earning a sizable salary. The medical and law fraternities are notorious for pushing the time commitment of their newly graduated employees. Engineering careers are not too far behind.
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What to wear to a job interview - Part 2

September 13th 2006 00:29
More dress to impress tips for your next job interview…

5) Trendy fashions.
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What to wear to a job interview - Part 1

September 12th 2006 00:27
Dressing to impress is one of the many considerations to address before a job interview. These are a few tips to help prevent a fashion faux pas when it comes to making a good first impression with your potential new boss.

1) Consider the industry and the standard working attire for that industry.
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Casual Employment – Your Rights in the Workplace

September 11th 2006 00:26
The following is some general information about the right of casual employees.

For a start, it is important to understand what a casual position implies. Part time and casual positions are often confused. However, there is a very clear difference between the two. For a casual position there is no guarantee of regular, scheduled hours. You are simply employed as needed and are on call. A part time position will involved a regular schedule of working hours. A roster will be compiled and you’ll have a guaranteed number of working hours for the pay period.
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Quitting a new job – Damage Control

September 8th 2006 00:46
It is very important when you quit a new job to make sure that you leave on the best possible terms. There’s no need to be over the top with a dramatic departure. You don’t want to burn any bridges for your career future and you never know how a bad departure might get around an industry.

The first step is to arrange a time to quit in person with your boss. You owe your employee a personal explanation and resignation. Weaseling out with a phone call, email, or just never returning is not going to reflect well. Think of it as good exercise in professionalism. Understand that your employee is probably going to be disappointed and possibly annoyed with your resignation. Hire a new staff member is a costly and lengthy procedure so they will not be appreciating you leaving before they’ve gotten any benefits from your service.
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Quitting a new job

September 7th 2006 00:08
Imagine you’ve just started a new job and low and behold for whatever reason you’ve just realized that it stinks. Actually, it doesn’t just stink, it is completely unbearable. Alternatively, something in your personal life may have suffered an untimely change and your new job just isn’t suitable anymore. You’ve bearly warn in your office chair or new uniform before your serious considering quitting. I happen to be in this position and it is a really horrible position to find yourself in. My problem isn’t the workplace. I actually love my job. Unfortunately, it is located in a ghost town completely lacking in nightlife and after hours entertainment and activities. I’ve been debating and weighing up the pros and cons of quitting my job before I even hit the first performance review.

The benefits of quitting now need little discussion. I’ll can leave and with the benefit of experience apply for a job in a larger city. The slate is wiped clean and I can make a fresh start.
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Worst Interview Questions – Why have you been unemployed for so long?

September 6th 2006 00:51
Everyone has their own personal reasons for having long stints of unemployment. In the majority of cases a long stint of unemployment will not have any bearing on your suitability for a job. Nevertheless, if your do have a long period of unemployment an interviewer almost always seeks some form of explanation for your lax period. They tend to think it may impact on your ability to perform in a new job. Knowing that an employer wants some sort of confirmation that you are not a lazy, non-committal bum, it is essential that your answer extinguishes these fears.

The number one rule to answering a tough interview question is to be succinct. State your answer and then try to upturn the question to expose some positive values.
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Discussing your salary in a job interview

September 5th 2006 00:50
Last week I provided some information on how to go about negotiating a salary package for your job. This post is going to provide some specific information and advice for discussing your salary in a job interview.

The salary discussion portion of an interview is one of the most anticipated parts of an interview. No matter how wonderful the job sounds, everyone wants to make sure that they’re going to be rewarded fairly for their dedication to a new job. The key to salary discussions in an interview is timing.
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Part Time Jobs 03 Sept

September 4th 2006 00:38
These are some part time jobs I found over the weekend.

Part-Time Data Entry
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Job Hunting Top Tips II

September 1st 2006 00:09
These are some more job hunting tips. The first set of tips can be found in this post

Job Hunting Top Tips I
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