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Jobs - November 2006

Legal Secretary

November 30th 2006 00:49
Legal secretaries provide the support necessary to keep solicitors, barristers and law clerks churning out documents by the score. While no longer tied to typewriters full of carbonised copies, they nevertheless take responsibility for ensuring the efficient production of large volumes of correspondence, documentation, and a wide range of administrative tasks. If you are confident, can keep up with a heavy workload and juggle 10 things at once, then you may have what it takes to be a legal secretary.

Although many legal secretaries now pass the bulk of their typing to 'WP' (word processing operators), they still have plenty to do. Besides screening phone calls, scheduling appointments, and providing non-legal advice to clients, they may be required to prepare invoices, key time sheets, update databases, open new files, send faxes, clear the partner's email, photocopy and bind documents, organise filing systems, maintain and archive files, liaise with the accounts department, and perhaps calm down a client or two.

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Antique Dealer

November 29th 2006 00:46
Different antique dealers trade in different antiques. Some specialise in furniture of a certain period and style such as Georgian, Victorian or Australian Colonial while others trade in jewellery, paintings, books, clocks, or small collectables like china and silverware or even old corkscrews or bottles. Items are acquired through auction houses, or bought or traded privately. Contacts in this business are essential, as is a strong, loyal clientele. Unusual pieces, for example, may be referred to a client who is passionate about a particular period of history.

Antique dealers need to evaluate and examine each piece individually before buying. Is it genuine and has it been restored? Checking physical characteristics such as the type of dovetail joints, the screws or nails used and the dimensions and texture of the wood could all reveal a piece of furniture's true age. Some pieces may have a unique signature that pinpoints the exact artisan, place and period of manufacture. Using magnifying eyeglasses, antique dealers may need to examine the pieces carefully for these identifying marks and then refer to other dealers or reference books for equitable products to determine pricing and saleability.

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Actuary

November 28th 2006 00:45
Actuaries help companies design products that will withstand economic shocks or financial uncertainties, such as changes in interest rates or the stock market. Financial uncertainties or risks come in many forms. It's the job of an actuary, using mathematics, statistics, modelling techniques and probability theories, to put a value on these risks for businesses. An actuary working in life insurance, for example, calculates how much the insurance company will have to pay out in the future, and whether or not they will have the money required to do so. This enables them to evaluate how much an insurance company's products should cost if they are to be profitable.

The financial services and technology revolution is affecting the work of actuaries. Once, actuaries worked largely in life insurance and superannuation, but they are now shifting into expanding areas such as health and general insurance. Typically, an office is the working environment for actuaries, who use computers to assist with financial, mathematical and statistical modelling. Some actuaries are fairly mobile and spend much of their time out of the office, meeting with their clients.
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Tree Surgeon

November 27th 2006 00:43
Tree surgeons take care of trees in need of attention and remove unhealthy or unwanted trees. It's a very small occupation, with a relatively small number of tree surgeons working throughout Australia, mainly in metropolitan areas. Tree surgeons trim, treat (fertilise and spray with chemicals) and transplant trees to encourage their growth. They also remove dead, decaying trees and plant new trees. Tree surgery is often performed to improve the health of a tree, to improve its appearance or for safety reasons. For example, tree roots may be affecting the foundations of a building, or underground services such as water pipes, or a tree's branches may be in danger of breaking off and falling, or may be spreading into a neighbour's property, or rubbing against a building.

If you are considering working in this occupation, it will help if you are physically fit and agile. This is particularly important when you need to climb a tree. It also helps not to be afraid of heights. Tree surgeons work outdoors and use equipment such as harnesses, helmets, ropes, anchors, pruning saws, chainsaws, mechanical shredders and secateurs. They typically work in teams, so being able to work well with other people is a big advantage. The workforce is predominantly male, although opportunities also exist for females.
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Diplomat

November 24th 2006 00:34
Diplomats, or as they are sometimes officially titled, ‘foreign affairs and trade officers’ work on the policy and operational aspects of Australia's foreign policy and trade interests. The aim of the Foreign Affairs Department is to advance the interests of Australia and Australians internationally. This is the driving force behind a diplomat’s work. The Australian Foreign Affairs Department employs more than 3 300 people in Australia and overseas. Only one in four of the department's overseas staff are posted from Australia (generally for three years), with the rest employed from within local communities. We manage a network of over 80 overseas posts, including Australian embassies, high commissions, consulates-general and consulates.

There are a variety of responsibilities involved in becoming a diplomat. They vary depending on the type of job you seek as a diplomat. In a nutshell the principle aims of any diplomatic career are to:
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Account Management

November 23rd 2006 00:09
The account manager is in charge of their company’s relationship with specific customers or clients. The accounts department is responsible for combining sales with customer service. The two fields of account management and sales are closely tied in the business world. If you can’t stand sales, you shouldn’t go into account management. An account manager will works with clients, or accounts, to ensure they’re getting the most out of their company’s products and services—and to persuade clients to continue to do business (ideally, an ever-increasing amount of business) with your employer.

Account management professionals can be found in a broad variety of industries. Anything involving big business and commercial interests tends to attract a significant number of account management positions. Whilst a sound knowledge and interest in a companaies dealings is important, customer service and management skills are of greater significance for an account manager. For example, an account manager working for an auto-paint company, would manage their company’s relationships with auto-manufacturing clients or with body shops and auto-painting shops. This is just one example of an account management function in practice. These and many other companies, including consulting firms and employment, advertising, and public relations agencies will require the services of an accounts management department.
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Human Resources Careers

November 22nd 2006 01:35
In the past, the generic term for ‘staffing’ functions within organisations was Personnel. However, Personnel had become only one – usually administrative – function alongside Industrial Relations, Training, Health and Safety and so on. The increasingly urgent demands for strategic planning for and development of organisations’ Human Resources resulted in widespread adoption of the term Human Resource Management (HRM). At a time of growing international globalisation, there is an increased level of recognition that better management and utilisation of Human Resources are the keys to maximising business success. The new millennium is an exciting era for managing people, and the advent of new technologies has increased the need for innovative approaches to the management of those who work both inside and outside their businesses.

An organisation’s Human Resources, or human capital, consist of all people employed by an organisation; they are what every organisation depends upon to make it operate. HRM refers to those activities and employees that assist the organisation to meet its stated operational objectives by providing a motivated, well trained workforce which understands what the business is about, knows where it fits in within the organisation and how it can contribute to the organisation.
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Forensic Scientist Part Two

November 21st 2006 00:05
The working environment and workload

Forensic scientists usually work a regular 35 to 40hour week. Sometimes they have to travel and work long, irregular hours. They spend much time in laboratories analyzing evidence but also work in offices to record and draft reports on the results of their analyses. Those who work in large labs may use technologically advanced equipment such as chromatographs, to analyze drugs, alcohol, arson evidence, and fibers; spectrographs, to identify chemicals; and computerized laboratory equipment. Crime lab professionals may be exposed to health or safety hazards when working in the lab or handling certain chemicals, but there is little risk if procedures are followed.
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Forensic Scientist Part One

November 20th 2006 00:12
Forensic scientists analyze the physical evidence they receive from police, then prepare reports describing the results of their analysis. Those documents, along with forensic scientists’ expert testimony, can be important prosecutorial tools for convicting the accused. Whenever a crime is committed, police try to preserve the scene until an investigator collects every piece of evidence—like hair and fiber samples, pieces of clothing, or other personal belongings—that might provide clues to solving the case. The evidence is then turned over to forensic scientists for analysis. Their analyses involve a variety of sciences, mathematical principles, and problem solving methods, including use of complex instruments; chemical, physical, and microscopic examining techniques; and reference literature.


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Radio Producer

November 17th 2006 01:28
Radio stations provide an important function in society, relating news, sports, talk and music. It is a method of mass media communication that has existed long before television or the internet.

Large radio stations employ a radio producer as someone who is responsible for the on-air programming. Radio producers decide what type of music will be played and supervise on-air personnel. Most radio producers come to the profession after years as a disc jockey. For stations that play music, the ability to tell the difference between the Beatles and Barenaked Ladies is sort of required. Radio producers for stations that do all news formats are sometimes called upon to edit and write the news stories from information collected by reporters. Radio producers often hire station employees, work with sales associates, and act as a go between for upper management and the on-air talent.
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Landscape Architect

November 16th 2006 01:27
If you are thinking about becoming a landscape architect, you should have an appreciation for nature, a creative flair, and a passion for working with your hands. You should also have strong writing and researching skills and an affinity for engineering and environmental sciences. All of these skills will be useful for mastering the art and science of the analysis, planning, design, management, preservation, and rehabilitation of land. Landscape architects apply their skills to site planning, garden design, environmental restoration, town and urban planning, park and recreation planning, regional planning, and even historic preservation.

Even though landscape architects appear to keep average hours, project deadlines can create a lot of overtime. Working through weekends is very likely. A major job, like planning a corporate site, can take more than a year to complete. A landscape architect must work with all the other professionals involved in a project. The list includes architects, engineers, and construction contractors, and a landscape architect must see that their design concepts will work with the overall project.
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Geneticist

November 15th 2006 01:26
Geneticists are the leaders of the last frontier of biology. They involved in unlocking the last few secrets of life. Unlike other physical scientists who are able to work in the environment they are studying the geneticist typically calls the laboratory home. There they are expected to juggle a number of abstract problems as they put together the puzzles of DNA and heredity. Long hours are typical, but many geneticists don’t look at it is punishment, but a perk. They are closely tied to their work, and can spend years answering only one question about the genome.

Genetics has application in several fields and more can be expected as technology catches up with research. The major fields for geneticists are in medicine, agriculture and crime. Geneticists work at pharmaceutical companies to uncover the origins of disease, birth defects and the like, and then in turn develop ways to prevent or treat them. Geneticists that work in this field are involved in their work from beginning to end, although this could sometimes mean a lifetime of work, literally.
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Ecologist

November 14th 2006 00:24
Ecologists examine the relationship between the environment and actions that affect it, including rainfall, pollution, temperature shifts, and industrialization. Ecologists work with scientific and mathematical models to analyze and interpret correlations between actions and effects on the environment, which translates into significant time looking at data.

Some fieldwork is required-at the most, three to six months per year, but more often two to four weeks per year. Typical more time is spent in a lab analyzing data. Some ecologists work for not-for-profit environmental groups; others work for large corporations or the government.
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Political Scientist

November 13th 2006 00:44
Political scientists study the structure and theory of government and seek practical and theoretical solutions to political problems. Most current studies and research concentrate on tangible topics such as welfare reform, political campaigns and elections, foreign relations, and immigration. The vast majority of political scientists are teachers at colleges and universities where they conduct research and write books and articles on political theory.

The job of a political scientist is an intellectually challenging one and places a premium on higher education. Most jobs require a master’s degree. If teaching at the college and university level is your goal, then nothing less than a Ph.D. will do. Students who specialize in a particular field such as public administration, international relations, or public law will fare slightly better in seeking jobs. Computer and language skills will also significantly enhance job prospects.
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Security Officer

November 9th 2006 00:30
Security officers are trained to protect individuals and property in situations that are potentially dangerous or even life threatening. They also help maintain control in situations where large crowds are expected. It as an important job that enables you to positively assist the community.

Stationary security officers can be found undertaking external and internal checks of banks, pharmacies and other premises such as corporate businesses. They guard commercial, industrial and private properties in order to prevent any unwanted incidents, such as an illegal entry. Mobile patrol officers perform random or regular checks on premises. They perform tasks such as staff escorts and lock downs of premises. They inspect for general workplace hazards, for any irregularities and for intruders. They also ensure that doors and safes are locked.
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Bricklayer

November 8th 2006 00:27
Whether you need an indoor or outdoor structure built, repaired or decorated, a bricklayer can do the job for you. Using masonry materials such as bricks, tiles, concrete, mortar, cement or granite blocks, bricklayers can build a house, wall, chimney, arch or fireplace. Before building starts, a bricklayer has a few things to get sorted. Initially, they will consult with their client or the builder, in order to gain an understanding of their building requirements. Working plans are then drawn up from sketches, or architectural drafts will be used. A bricklayer also estimates the amount of materials required and the cost of construction to the client.

Bricklaying is physically tiring work, and in many instances, heavy weights will have to be carried. If you are considering this as your occupation, you'll have to have physical strength and a high level of fitness. Basic mathematical skills are useful when estimating the cost and amount of materials required for completing the job. Good hand-eye co-ordination and an excellent eye for detail are necessary to ensure that each layer of bricks is even.
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Massage Therapist

November 7th 2006 00:48
Massage therapists massage muscles and other soft tissue to promote rehabilitation, recovery, relaxation and wellbeing. A wide range of people, with an equally wide range of conditions or ailments, seek their help. Massage therapists may be asked to assist in treating parts of the body that have been injured through bad work habits such as sitting at a computer for long periods. Or it may be that someone's passion for gardening is causing them backache and pain. Age-related conditions, illness or disability are other presenting conditions. Aside from relieving muscular tension and assisting restricted body movement, massage therapy also helps reduce anxiety, assists with stress management, enhances alertness and creates body awareness.

Before therapy can get underway, massage therapists talk with their clients, gathering general information on lifestyle and obtaining a thorough medical history. This assists therapists to determine the possible cause(s) of people's ailments, or simply to gain a better understanding of why these people have opted to have massage therapy. Massage therapists use complementary aids such as essential oils and may also advise clients on exercise, relaxation and stretching techniques as well as lifestyle needs if they are trained in complementary areas. In addition, they may be required to consult with and refer to other health care professionals, provide medical referrals and maintain thorough and accurate treatment records.
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Child Care Worker

November 6th 2006 00:15
There is a national shortage of children’s services workers. If helping children to develop socially and intellectually whilst caring for their needs appeals to you, then being a child care worker might be an ideal choice. Depending on the setting, child care workers may work with children aged 6 weeks to 12 years in long day care, occasional care, out of school hours care, vacation care, family day care and home care, as well as in hospitals or women’s shelters.

In the next five years, it is anticipated that there will be a continued rapid growth in the number of child care and out of school hours care services and, therefore, there will be a continued demand for fully qualified child care workers as well as quality workers with certificate level training. Full time work comprises 38 hours per week for 48 weeks of the year with 50% of those in the industry working full time. For people interested in moving into this area, it is strongly recommended that you complete studies in children’s services to be competitive.
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Dancer

November 5th 2006 01:07
Ask a professional dancer when they first showed promise as a dancer, and many will tell you that they always danced in front of the television or radio. It is an interest that develops as a young age.

To become a professional dancer, it’s necessary to complete some form of recognized training. This will make your prospects of joining a professional dance company much higher. The lifestyle of a dancer is very physically demanding and it takes a lot of effort and continued practice. Countless hours of rehearsal would have gone into the performance. It is equally important that dancers do plenty of training to maintain their strength and stamina. To avoid injury and to maintain health, they must understand how the body works and know which foods keep their stamina levels high.
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Kitchenhand

November 3rd 2006 00:42
As a kitchen hand, be prepared to do a variety of food preparation and cleaning duties. Kitchen hands employed in lunch bars will be shredding, grating and slicing container loads of salad vegetables ready for the office lunch time rush. Those in the restaurant trade will be required to peel potatoes, pit olives, clean squid and mussels ready for the chef to use. The type of duties depends on the place of employment and your level of experience. When the kitchen hand arrives, their most immediate task is to wash dishes, both by hand or in the dishwasher. Then they will wash and chop vegetables and do basic preparations for the cooks. The more experienced will then begin to prepare salads and trim meats, while a less experienced person would probably find themselves washing dishes, de-skinning cooked chickens or peeling carrots or potatoes.

Educational credentials are not a big necessity in this industry. Of those currently employed as kitchenhands, 77% do not have any formal education. Much is learn on the job. Industry sources recommend that people interested in a career in hospitality, especially those intending to be a chef, should do some work experience as a kitchen hand. It's an excellent way to discover whether you want to become a chef before committing to an apprenticeship. Many chefs have worked their way through the ranks starting out as the kitchen hand.
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Bar Attendant

November 2nd 2006 00:50
There are many aspects to a job as a bartender that are enjoyable but, the most prominent of all, is the work environment. 'It’s a fun atmosphere. You are allowed to enjoy yourself when working behind the bar. Most bartenders begin their shift by preparing the bar and adjoining area. They set up tables with drink coasters, ashtrays and if food is being served, plates and cutlery. Throughout their shift, the serving and adjoining bar area has to be kept clean and tidy and in some licensed premises this is the bartender's duty. Approximately 37% of bar attendants work full-time, averaging 39.3 hours per week. The workforce is largely based on part-time and casual work opportunities. Under the Liquor Act, you must be 18 years of age or older to serve alcoholic drinks to people.

Nearly 50% of bar attendants work in pubs, taverns or bars and 13% work in nightclubs. Work can also be sought in cafes and restaurants where you may also be required to serve food. Opportunities for people with no previous bar experience is limited, so if you want to become a bartender don’t be too picky with where you work until you get some experience under your belt. While there is a high turnover rate in this occupation, many positions are not advertised and vacancies are filled through word of mouth.
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Aged and Disabilities Carer

November 1st 2006 01:42
Providing professional and attentive care to the elderly or to those with disabilities can be a rewarding and challenging occupation. Carers feel a sense of accomplishment that they have helped someone in a meaningful way. Being able to go about our daily activities with ease is something that most of us take for granted. We have been eating, drinking, sleeping, talking and walking without thought for as long as we can remember. However, some people, as a result of old age or disability, need help with these daily activities. Fortunately, for those who do need a helping hand, there are professional caregivers to assist.

Factors such as an ageing population have led to an increase in the number of employment opportunities for aged and disabilities carers. People are also becoming increasingly aware of the range of care services that are available. While in the past the elderly were often cared for by their families, this too is changing. Due to work or other commitments, there is often no one at home to undertake a full-time carer's role, creating a further increase in the demand for carers. These trends are expected to continue, although the large numbers in training may make the job market quite competitive.
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