Having thought through the career possibilities and assessed the advice given by the resource people you consulted, it is time to consider the market—what jobs are available to you? Depending upon the type of work you do, or would prefer to do, there may be a specialised employment service available to help. For example, in most cities there will be agencies specialising in secretarial and receptionist services, computer personnel, and technical sales people, to name but a few. For managerial positions, management consultants can be approached. Generally, the fees for placing an applicant are paid by the employer, but there might be some service fees payable by the applicant. ..more
Archive for June 29th, 2008
Work from Home Now, Starting your own business
Posted by: arlene on Sunday, 29th Jun, 2008
Most people who have become disenchanted with their job consider the possibility of starting their own business. There are certain definite appeals to being your own boss—no-one to look over your shoulder, time at work determined by you, and financial rewards contingent upon your work input.
While the picture may look very rosy and alluring, there are certain pitfalls as well. You are solely responsible for the progress of the business and that will often mean longer hours and higher pressure. If the business involves employing others, there will be stresses and strains in managing your staff. Instead of being the applicant with hat in hand, you will be the boss making the hiring and firing decisions, a position of considerable responsibility and stress. ..more
