This article is from MSN Careers.

“Forget all the talk about the recession and the economy — well, at least try for a minute. Think about what you want in a career. On any given day you probably would like to have most or all of the following:·         Good pay
·         Opportunity for career growth
·         A stable industry
·         High demand for your workEveryone would like to be compensated fairly and all workers want the chance climb the professional ladder. Plus, if you know your services are sought after, you can feel confident that you won’t be out of a job in the foreseeable future.

In tough economic times, this kind of job sounds like a fantasy. But it’s a reality for the health-care industry. Unlike many fields, health care can’t be outsourced — unless you want to go overseas to fix your sprained ankle. With a growing population that’s living longer, the need for medical personnel continues to rise.”

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This article is from the Press Republican.

“Economic woes have become a matter of daily living, it seems, as more and more employees lose their jobs and companies go out of business.

“But one field that appears to be immune to the crisis thus far is health care, and nursing as a career remains a viable for many North Country residents entering the workforce or changing career directions.

“‘Health care is a special field,’ said Julie Brunell, associate vice president of patient services at CVPH Medical Center. ‘It doesn’t matter whether it’s tough times or good times: people will still need health care.’”

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This article is from MSNBC.

“Gerald Crouterfield believes in the power of prayer, and good fortune.

“Last September, the 40-year-old former automotive parts worker from Standish, Mich., was laid off from his job at auto parts supplier Tubular Metal Systems, where he built turbo pipes for GMC’s hulking Duramax diesel truck. Seeking a new direction, he attended a local job fair and connected with ‘No Worker Left Behind,’ a state program to retrain unemployed workers.”

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This article is from MSN Careers.

“Forget all the talk about the recession and the economy — well, at least try for a minute. Think about what you want in a career. On any given day you probably would like to have most or all of the following:·         Good pay
·         Opportunity for career growth
·         A stable industry
·         High demand for your work

“Everyone would like to be compensated fairly and all workers want the chance climb the professional ladder. Plus, if you know your services are sought after, you can feel confident that you won’t be out of a job in the foreseeable future.

“In tough economic times, this kind of job sounds like a fantasy. But it’s a reality for the health-care industry. Unlike many fields, health care can’t be outsourced — unless you want to go overseas to fix your sprained ankle. With a growing population that’s living longer, the need for medical personnel continues to rise.”

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This article is from NW Jobs.

“I’ve seen a lot of recent media coverage about taking an internship in a new field at age 40, 50, and beyond.

“As the thinking goes, if you’re out of work anyway and looking to change careers, why not get some free training, along with some firsthand insight into what the business is really like? Why not test the waters to see if you actually like the field before you dive in face first? If you have the time and you’re not getting paid to work anyway, it beats sitting at home, watching Oprah, and wondering why the heck the 100 employers you’ve already sent resumes to this month haven’t called you yet.”

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This article is from MSN Money.

“You may have planned to sip margaritas on the beach during your retirement, but if the recent stock market tumble has taken a good chunk of your savings with it, you may need to explore other options. Part-time work can help you pick up a few extra bucks to cover basic expenses or perks such as travel and entertainment while your retirement portfolio rebounds.

“Though the job market has had better days, a range of options — with good pay, flexible hours, and interesting and meaningful work — are available to people 50 and older. Below, experts share some of the key areas where experienced workers can snag great jobs.”

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This article is from The Buffalo News.

“With hard times hitting the United States, layoffs have become a daily part of the news. Having personally experienced layoffs in my life, I know it can be extremely difficult to find the silver lining in such a harrowing experience.

“I mean, c’mon, we’re talking about a key jugular issue here: one’s ‘economic pipeline.’ However, facing a layoff does give people the chance to reflect and re-evaluate whether they would like to do something else with their life. If you like the career you’ve chosen, wonderful, then continue on. But if not, you might want to consider more education and possibly, a career change.

“We live in the land of lifelong learning, there’s even a department of the Buffalo Public Library with that name. So the message is clear: it is never too late to go back to school. If you’re laid off, now may be a great time to go back and get that associate’s degree, bachelor’s degree, master’s degree, MBA or Ph. D. You might want to become certified in information technology, or become licensed to sell insurance, mutual funds or stocks. There are so many possibilities out there, and so many educational bridges to take you there.” 

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This article is from the Chicago Tribune.

“Do:

•Take advantage of free services offered by career counselors.

•Make a one- or two-year plan—not a life plan—and be open-minded about it.

•Expand your network and talk up your career interests with professors, alumni and friends’ parents.”

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This article is from Computer World.

“March 17, 2009 (Computerworld) It doesn’t take a $250 visit to a psychotherapist to confirm what you feel in your gut each morning when you wake up — it’s depressing out there. Market volatility, economic instability, pink slips and the ongoing threat of yet another round of IT layoffs — no wonder you feel like diving back under the covers.

“If you’ve been let go, you might worry that you’ll never work again. If you’ve escaped a layoff, ‘it’s very discouraging when you see colleagues leave because these people were your friends,’ says Beverly Lieberman, an IT recruiter and career coach and president of Halbrecht Lieberman Associates Inc.”

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 This article is from MSN Careers.” ‘Where is this relationship going?’ is a question that can mean several things for a romance. It can signal demise or it can reignite long-lost passion. Whatever the outcome, asking it means you’re taking control of things.

“Your career isn’t exactly like having a significant other, but some of the same rules apply. Coasting through your professional life without asking any questions of yourself or taking into account your ambitions can limit what you achieve.  And it doesn’t matter if you’re at your first job or you’re about to retire, you should always be thinking about where you are and what you want out of your job.

“With that in mind, we put together some suggestions for workers at every stage of their careers. Many issues you face as a high school student aren’t the same as what you’ll face midcareer. But you’ll also notice that some advice is relevant to you no matter what your age is. So here are some topics to think about as you navigate your career when …”

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