Advertise with Googlier.com tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14870961Fri, 24 Jul 2026 06:03:44 +0000Career GuideCareer BuilderJob SuccessCareer CounselingJob AssistanceResumenew jobContinuing EducationJob InterviewingBusiness CareerDistance EducationJob MarketMedical CareerMultiTaskingevaluate resumefriendjob searchBusiness ProfessionalsCustomer ServiceHousing AssistanceMedical Career ListMoving ExpensesReal Estate CareerSpousal Assistancebusiness attirecharacterclasses in schoolscover lettercoworkerscurrent jobdetcdistance learningdream jobemployeremployer attentionfeng shuifoeindustryinterviewjob changejob objectivejob offerjob sharingmedical billernetworkingnew careernew guyonline classonline schoolpromotionrecuriterrelocationresume assistancesmall business managementthank you letterwell-written letterword-of-mouthyour careerAs a resource to all current and prospective students, Allied Schools, Inc. has developed this blog to provide relevant information to students, job-seekers and professionals alike. Use this blog as your "<a href="http://career.alliedschools.com/">career guide</a>," turning to Allied Schools for industry updates, career trends, and job search advice. We thank you for visiting!http://career.alliedschools.com/noreply@blogger.com (Unknown)Blogger34125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14870961.post-4998695256092177057Wed, 06 Jan 2010 19:51:00 +00002010-01-06T11:57:53.696-08:00The Internet is where it's at! Gone are the days when you would rely solely on newspapers to find a job. Today, there is a treasure trove of options available at your fingertips - job search sites, classified ads, recruiters, and more. You can post your resume online, search job listings by geographic region and communicate with a prospective employer via e-mail. The possibilities are endless!- http://career.alliedschools.com/2010/01/web-powerful-career-tool.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Heather Brunson)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14870961.post-8779615233814713544Fri, 16 Feb 2007 20:50:00 +00002009-02-13T15:49:00.161-08:00Career Guideevaluate resumeJob Successthank you letterYou've completed a successful job interview. What's the next step? You send a "thank you" letter thanking the interviewer for his or her time. This simple act can give you an edge over other interviewees. It's a common courtesy that allows you the opportunity to reiterate your interest in the job and keep your name in front of an interviewer.Some tips for creating an effective "thank you" letter:http://career.alliedschools.com/2007/02/importance-of-thank-you-letter.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Unknown)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14870961.post-5127635624842891228Fri, 16 Feb 2007 20:47:00 +00002010-01-06T11:58:27.211-08:00classes in schoolsJob Assistancejob searchonline classRemember those tedious handwriting classes in school? Dot your I's and cross your T's. The same attention to details that your teachers and parents drilled into you during your elementary school years is the same attention to detail you need when preparing your job search paperwork. First impressions last a lifetime; be sure to give your future employer the impression you want to convey.If given http://career.alliedschools.com/2007/02/pay-attention-to-details-it-pays.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Unknown)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14870961.post-7201359980721684504Fri, 16 Feb 2007 20:29:00 +00002008-08-26T10:15:23.560-07:00Career BuilderCareer GuideJob SuccessIt may come as a surprise, but most small-business owners say that attitude is more important than a solid set of job skills when it comes to looking for new employees. They're not saying that they don't consider job skills important; however, first and foremost, they want their employees to have positive attitudes.You can probably relate. Nobody wants to be around someone that is negative or http://career.alliedschools.com/2007/02/is-for-attitude.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Unknown)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14870961.post-8055161623961752598Fri, 16 Feb 2007 20:24:00 +00002009-02-13T15:46:42.682-08:00Career Counselingemployerjob objectiveResumeA resume is the first thing a potential employer sees when you apply for a job. This simple piece of paper represents you and your employment history. It can determine if you get called for an interview or overlooked for another candidate. Considering this importance, you should make sure that your resume makes a good impression. You've created a resume before, but there might be additional tips http://career.alliedschools.com/2007/02/tips-to-make-your-resume-stand-out.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Unknown)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14870961.post-473591833027688670Thu, 01 Feb 2007 20:51:00 +00002008-08-26T10:13:22.634-07:00Career CounselingContinuing EducationJob SuccessAre you being adequately compensated by your employer? Believe it or not, more than 50% of Americans believe that they are underpaid. Salary is one of the most important factors to consider when accepting a job. Whether you already have a job or are seeking a new position, you can make sure that you get a salary that fairly represents what you are worth.You can prepare yourself by: Getting the http://career.alliedschools.com/2007/02/earning-what-youre-worth.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Unknown)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14870961.post-115867986120582623Tue, 19 Sep 2006 15:31:00 +00002008-08-26T10:14:30.479-07:00Career BuilderResumeThe Internet seems to be everywhere. You shop for gifts online, download your favorite music online and communicate with friends online. What about finding a job online? It is estimated that as many as 70-80% of job vacancies are never advertised through traditional means. Posting your resume online can increase your exposure to potential employers.When you post your resume online, you can use ithttp://career.alliedschools.com/2006/09/to-post-or-not-to-post-your-resume.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Unknown)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14870961.post-115803200156147299Tue, 12 Sep 2006 03:33:00 +00002009-02-13T15:47:09.364-08:00Career Guidecover letteremployer attentionResumewell-written letterYour cover letter can convey a lot about you. Think of it as a first impression. It lets an employer know what your skills are and why you'd be a good fit for a company. It offers a sampling of your most relevant experience and gets the employer interested in learning more about you.Your goal: to create a well-written letter. This will get an employer's attention and let them know that you are http://career.alliedschools.com/2006/09/create-cover-letter-that-works.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Unknown)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14870961.post-115618180137674676Mon, 21 Aug 2006 17:36:00 +00002009-02-13T15:46:03.406-08:00Career GuideindustryJob AssistanceJob MarketIf you want to advance in your current company or get a new job all together, you can give yourself an advantage by knowing your industry. What are the latest trends? What is the current news in your field? By being informed, you will have the ability to knowledgeably speak about your industry and know what to expect from your career. A survey conducted on behalf of The New York Times Job Markethttp://career.alliedschools.com/2006/08/know-your-industry.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Unknown)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14870961.post-115618174939521061Mon, 21 Aug 2006 17:35:00 +00002009-02-13T15:48:30.413-08:00Career Guideevaluate resumenew jobrecuriterResumeresume assistanceIt is important to update your resume on a regular basis. By keeping it current, you will be ready to send your resume to a prospective employer on a moment's notice. You will also have the assurance that your resume reflects your current accomplishments. Even if you are not planning to look for a new job, you should take the effort to keep your resume up to date. Think of your resume as a work http://career.alliedschools.com/2006/08/update-your-resume.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Unknown)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14870961.post-115618170585712579Mon, 21 Aug 2006 17:34:00 +00002009-02-13T15:47:58.921-08:00Job AssistanceJob Marketjob offernew jobAt one time, people stayed with the same company for most of their career, working their way up the corporate ladder. Today, it is commonplace for workers to look for a new job in a more frequent manner. Whether you want to make more money, want a job with more responsibility or even recently lost your job, you will find yourself in the job market sooner or later. You will go through the http://career.alliedschools.com/2006/08/should-you-take-that-new-job.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Unknown)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14870961.post-115618166005311942Mon, 21 Aug 2006 17:33:00 +00002009-02-13T15:53:39.374-08:00Career Guidecurrent jobdream jobpromotionMake yourself stand out from the crowd. Additional education can give you a competitive edge when it comes to getting your dream job. Extra classes and career training can sharpen your skills and make you the first choice when it comes to getting hired. Maybe you took some classes a few years ago or enrolled in a career training course after high school. Chances are you can use some new skills http://career.alliedschools.com/2006/08/give-yourself-competitive-edge.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Unknown)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14870961.post-113658361253436704Fri, 06 Jan 2006 21:40:00 +00002009-02-09T15:44:41.536-08:00Career GuideJob Assistancejob changeCareer Guidance: Making a Job ChangeIt used to be a good idea to stay with a company for an extended period of time. Employees were rewarded for their loyalty and spent their lives working for the same business. Today, it is different story. Showing up everyday and working hard will not necessarily keep your job secure. There is a different corporate culture.The good news is that you're in chargehttp://career.alliedschools.com/2006/01/making-job-change.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Unknown)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14870961.post-113346056277928952Thu, 01 Dec 2005 18:09:00 +00002009-02-13T15:51:29.752-08:00foefriendJob SuccessMultiTaskingCareer Guidance: Multitasking: Friend or Foe?Multitasking: Friend or Foe?In today's society, multitasking has become the norm. People are trying to do too many things at once, which has resulted in a juggling act. Work and personal commitments are on the rise, and people are scrambling to get everything done. The thought is that if you can do two things at once, you can save time and take on morehttp://career.alliedschools.com/2005/12/multitasking-friend-or-foe.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Unknown)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14870961.post-113346053861012790Thu, 01 Dec 2005 18:08:00 +00002008-08-26T09:46:28.002-07:00Career CounselingCareer GuideCareer Guidance: Is a career change in your future?Is a career change in your future?Answer the following questions either "Yes" or "No":Have you felt that your true skills and talents were not put to good use in your previous jobs?Do you feel that the work you're currently doing is unfulfilling?Do you feel restless, like there is "something else" that you should be doing, but are not sure what?http://career.alliedschools.com/2005/12/is-career-change-in-your-future_01.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Unknown)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14870961.post-113346029795440094Thu, 01 Dec 2005 18:04:00 +00002009-02-13T15:33:02.521-08:00Career GuideinterviewResumeWhen you mail, fax or e-mail your resume, it might be number 58 out of 108 resumes that the Human Resources Director sees that week. So how can you make your resume stand out from the rest?We don't advocate anything wacky like sending your resume along with an extra-large pepperoni pizza. (Believe it or not, desperate candidates have done this!) However, we are saying that if you make your resumehttp://career.alliedschools.com/2005/12/knock-their-socks-off-resume.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Unknown)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14870961.post-113346023128445983Thu, 01 Dec 2005 18:03:00 +00002008-08-26T10:13:43.084-07:00Career BuilderContinuing EducationDistance EducationCareer Guidance: Distance Education and YouYou've decided that you want a change. Maybe you want to start a new career or advance your current situation. However, you might work, have family responsibilities, or live far away from a school. What do you do?Distance education enables you to complete your coursework away from an actual school campus. Think of it as a virtual classroom. You http://career.alliedschools.com/2005/12/distance-education-and-you.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Unknown)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14870961.post-112982038488085506Thu, 20 Oct 2005 14:59:00 +00002016-10-17T09:10:13.422-07:00Business CareerCareer BuilderMedical CareerReal Estate CareerCareer Guidance: Industries at a Glance Be informed! It is important to do some research before you change jobs or embark on a new career. You don't want to choose a field that is shrinking, or pick a job that will be obsolete in a year. You need to plan ahead to ensure that you make an informed decision. Choosing a career is one of the most important decisions that you will face. It affects http://career.alliedschools.com/2005/10/industries-at-glance.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Unknown)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14870961.post-112982032443979239Thu, 20 Oct 2005 14:58:00 +00002016-10-19T09:21:43.161-07:00Career CounselingCareer GuideCareer Guidance: Choosing the Right References You walk out of a successful job interview and think that the job is yours. Not so fast…the interview process is not over. Most likely an interested employer is going to ask for a list of references. Before you print out the standard list that's been circulated from company to company for the past few years, you should give your references some http://career.alliedschools.com/2005/10/choosing-right-references.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Unknown)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14870961.post-112982027588990989Thu, 20 Oct 2005 14:57:00 +00002009-02-13T15:51:59.229-08:00Housing AssistanceJob Assistancejob searchMoving Expensesnew jobrelocationSpousal AssistanceCareer Guidance: Rules of RelocationYou've finally found the perfect job; however, it is located across the country. You're now facing relocation, which can entail changing your residence, moving your family and starting a brand-new job. Luckily, many employers offer assistance to make the transition easier for you.When you are offered a job that requires you to relocate, you can often request http://career.alliedschools.com/2005/10/rules-of-relocation.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Unknown)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14870961.post-112982003995842029Thu, 20 Oct 2005 14:53:00 +00002008-08-26T09:13:44.805-07:00Career CounselingJob InterviewingJob SuccessCareer Guidance: Recruiters Get the Job DoneLet’s face it, we’ve all been there. We’ve spent countless hours pouring over newspapers or searching Internet job boards in an attempt to find the perfect job. With hundreds of other candidates doing the same thing, it’s hard to make yourself stand out.Recruiters can help by doing the legwork for you. Basically, they market your skills on your behalf. http://career.alliedschools.com/2005/10/recruiters-get-job-done.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Unknown)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14870961.post-112619206599485632Thu, 08 Sep 2005 15:07:00 +00002008-08-26T09:10:18.627-07:00Career BuilderJob InterviewingJob SuccessCareer Guidance: Seven Steps to Job Search SuccessDuring the course of your job hunt, it's difficult not to get discouraged at some point, especially if you've been searching for longer than a few months. Sending out resumes by the truckload and going on countless interviews without any offers can take its toll. When it seems like nothing is working, here are a few steps you can take to get your http://career.alliedschools.com/2005/09/seven-steps-to-job-search-success_08.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Unknown)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14870961.post-112549939508608812Wed, 31 Aug 2005 14:42:00 +00002009-02-13T15:50:57.935-08:00Career GuideContinuing Educationmedical billerMultiTaskingsmall business managementI am sure you are familiar with the old idiom that the lowest member of the organization is the most important representative of the organization as a whole. Who is the first person that conveys the image or attitude of a company? Often times it is the telephone operator or the assistant at the reception desk. Starting in the mailroom and working your way up the corporate ladder may seem like a http://career.alliedschools.com/2005/08/do-it-all-organizational-multitasking_31.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Unknown)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14870961.post-112447132515248596Fri, 19 Aug 2005 17:07:00 +00002009-02-13T15:50:25.879-08:00Business ProfessionalsdetcDistance Educationdistance learningonline schoolIn today's business world, seminars are used frequently to teach business professionals the latest and greatest business and management tools. But there is a major flaw to the live seminar infrastructure; they do not provide one-on-one instruction. Instead, seminars herd a large group of people into one room or conference hall for a day or two where "one" instructor or seminar host spouts forth "http://career.alliedschools.com/2005/08/kick-seminar-habit.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Unknown)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14870961.post-112361504208944492Tue, 09 Aug 2005 19:16:00 +00002008-08-26T08:56:23.993-07:00Career BuilderCareer GuideJob SuccessCareer Guidance: The Four P's of Job Success Professionalism - Personality - Punctuality - PeoplePeople in the marketing field know the four P's of marketing: product, price, promotion and place. Today I share with you the four P's of job success. I'm sure it's not a surprise to anyone that a person's job success depends on many different factors. Some of these factors we cannot control, but manyhttp://career.alliedschools.com/2005/08/four-ps-of-job-success-professionalism.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Unknown)0