Job Search Cafe Ezine Jan12 2010

In the last year the news has been full of stories about the struggling economy and large numbers of people out of work. You may be in this situation or know someone who is. Prolonged job search can be emotionally draining and it is important to get the support you need to be successful, stay focused and keep moving forward.

Despite the struggling economy, much opportunity exists for those who are willing to look at all their options.

There may be a new career you need to explore, or perhaps you will come up with a new money making idea or business to implement.

I hope you will utilize this weekly newsletter to give you fresh information and insight during your transition time. Feel free to forward it to a friend who is looking for work and in need of some encouragement.

Marcy Travis, Job Search Cafe.com
Job Search Cafe Ezine Jan12 2010 Edition

"All who have accomplished great things have had a great aim; have fixed their gaze on a goal which was high, one which sometimes seemed impossible."
- Orison Swett Marden

"A goal is a dream with a deadline." - Napoleon Hill

Personal Care Aides / Home Health Aides

Home health aides and personal and home care aides help people who are disabled, chronically ill, or cognitively impaired and older adults, who may need assistance, live in their own homes or in residential facilities instead of in health facilities or institutions. They also assist people in hospices and day programs and help individuals with disabilities go to work and remain engaged in their communities. Most aides work with elderly or physically or mentally disabled clients who need more care than family or friends can provide. Others help discharge hospital patients who have relatively short-term needs.

According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, the number of Personal Care Aide jobs will grow by 46%, much faster than average in the period 2008 ? 2108. In 2008 the median wage for a Personal Care Aide was $9.22 / hour.

Home health aides and personal and home care aides are generally not required to have a high school diploma. Home health aides who work for agencies that receive reimbursement from Medicare or Medicaid must receive a minimum level of training. They must complete both a training program consisting of a minimum of 75 hours and a competency evaluation or state certification program.

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Not Getting Interviews?
There is much buzz about the sagging economy right now, but you should be getting interviews for the job openings you are applying for. If you are not getting calls from the employer to interview, it is probably the way you are filling out your application.

Be Your Own Advocate
Underline what skills, abilities, and characteristics the employer is asking for in the want ad or online job listing. Make sure that you include those words in your employment history descriptions. It is your job to make sure the employer can clearly see on your application that you meet or exceed their specific requirements.

Be Specific
Most employer applications ask for the title of the position you are applying for. Make sure you write in the title of the position. Don't put "any position" - the employer wants to know specifically what you are asking to be considered for. They will route your application accordingly.

Click Here for more Tips on Filling Out Employment Applications

I hope you enjoyed Job Search Cafe Ezine Jan12 2010.
Happy Job Searching!

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