http://occupationmarketplace.com Updates on today's job market Thu, 11 Mar 2010 11:00:12 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en Assertiveness training is one of the most important tools anyone can have in life, especially when standing up to difficult and toxic co-workers. Rid yourself of childhood restrictions, fear, hesitation, and social misinformation. Know the difference between being aggressive – which includes bullying, yelling, screaming, intimidation – versus being assertive ... http://occupationmarketplace.com/2010/assertiveness-techniques-to-give-you-power-to-stand-up-for-yourself-with-co-workers/ I think we’ve all become quite weary of those overly cheery types who declare that there’s no such thing as a problem, everything is an opportunity. No, I don’t buy it either. But if we step back, there’s a useful idea within the concept that we should consider. The fact is ... http://occupationmarketplace.com/2010/problems-or-opportunities-%e2%80%94-down-to-earth-ways-to-find-solutions/ With an industry steeped in consumerism, advertising space is of critical importance. Companies know the importance of getting their message out. You are the owner of YOUR BRAND and YOUR IMAGE. You own the advertising rights to YOU. In a competitive landscape, the message around your ... http://occupationmarketplace.com/2010/building-your-online-billboard-with-linkedin/ While seeking a new employment, generally the expected employees are asked to submit a salary requirement letter. This is a tricky matter and your selection for the job greatly depends on that. If you would ask for too much or too low salary, it might prove to be enough reason ... http://occupationmarketplace.com/2010/points-to-consider-while-writing-salary-requirement-letter/ It is no secret, looking for a job creates stress and anxiety. Learning how to organize your job search time is an important part in the process of finding a job.In my last blog, I talked about organizing a space in your home as an office. This simple ... http://occupationmarketplace.com/2010/job-seekers-time-management-is-necessary/ You’re unemployed and looking for a job. You have tried looking through the want ads but are not having any luck, so what do you do? Quit, and give up? No, that will not pay the bills. You have to take full control of your job search and show some ... http://occupationmarketplace.com/2010/job-seekers-how-do-you-find-job-leads/ Click on the image below to view a copy of this week's edition of The Employment Guide in Portland.We're sorry, your browser doesn't support IFrames. You can still visit this item., however.Enlarge this document in a new windowSelf Publishing with YUDU http://occupationmarketplace.com/2010/portland-employment-guide-march-8th-march-14th/ The employment market for biotechnology positions remains fairly strong throughout the U.S., and we’ve chosen Houston, Texas as an example of this for purposes of analysis. While the market is not saturated with employers posting jobs, as was the case as recently as February, 2009, the dip in Houston biotech ... http://occupationmarketplace.com/2010/houston-biotech-jobs-market-remains-strong/ Whether you’re considering starting your own business — or looking for ways to expand an existing enterprise — there are three time-tested secret weapons you can use to help gain a sharp competitive edge. These weapons are three broad business strategies that can help you to create a new business ... http://occupationmarketplace.com/2010/three-secret-weapons-for-entrepreneurs/ These days, due to a combination of circumstances, including the whims of government agencies, non-profit organizations, private sector clients and – no doubt – serious sunspot activity, I’m currently juggling more competing deadlines than you could shake a Palm Pilot at. As I try to stay sane and meet my responsibilities, ... http://occupationmarketplace.com/2010/the-do%e2%80%99s-don%e2%80%99ts-of-handling-crunch-time/