JOB HUNTING
16/08/2013 prepared by Natasha M
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Men out of work as job market weakens
extracts from the article by Jacob Greber
Economics correspondent
A rising number of male voters appears to be giving up the struggle to find work as the job market weakens...
Experts say lower participation is a strong sign workers are becoming discouraged as employers scrap hiring plans and shed staff.
The falling proportion of active men helped soften upward pressure on the nation’s jobless rate – which held steady at 5.7 per cent in July.
This was despite payrolls falling by 10,200, according to the Australian Bureau of Statistics. At the same time, the number of male workers fell by 9400 over the past two months.
Prime Minister Kevin Rudd said the prospect of a worsening labour market was the “core reason” the economy was at the election’s centre.
“The global pressures to which we are now subject, particularly from the end of the China mining boom, are going to impact on growth, impact on employment,” he said.
Mr Rudd confirmed Labor was monitoring the participation rate, which slipped to 65.1 per cent from 65.3 per cent. For men, the rate fell to 71.6 per cent – the lowest since 2004.
Hockey lashes out Shadow treasurer Joe Hockey said the jobless rate would now be above 6 per cent – higher than the level reached during the global financial crisis – had the participation remained steady.
extracts from the article by Jacob Greber
Economics correspondent
A rising number of male voters appears to be giving up the struggle to find work as the job market weakens...
Experts say lower participation is a strong sign workers are becoming discouraged as employers scrap hiring plans and shed staff.
The falling proportion of active men helped soften upward pressure on the nation’s jobless rate – which held steady at 5.7 per cent in July.
This was despite payrolls falling by 10,200, according to the Australian Bureau of Statistics. At the same time, the number of male workers fell by 9400 over the past two months.
Prime Minister Kevin Rudd said the prospect of a worsening labour market was the “core reason” the economy was at the election’s centre.
“The global pressures to which we are now subject, particularly from the end of the China mining boom, are going to impact on growth, impact on employment,” he said.
Mr Rudd confirmed Labor was monitoring the participation rate, which slipped to 65.1 per cent from 65.3 per cent. For men, the rate fell to 71.6 per cent – the lowest since 2004.
Hockey lashes out Shadow treasurer Joe Hockey said the jobless rate would now be above 6 per cent – higher than the level reached during the global financial crisis – had the participation remained steady.
...[Government officials] talk about their own jobs, their own feelings, their own destiny. They don’t care about the destiny of thousands of Australians who are losing their jobs...
Economists said there was little evidence of new drivers of economic growth outside the resources industry – such as housing construction.
The Reserve Bank of Australia cut official interest rates to a record low 2.5 per cent this week, partly to generate more home building employment for the tens of thousands of workers who won’t be needed once the mining boom passes.
... Economists said falling participation was another example of the damage caused by the high dollar.
Female participation, by contrast, has remained relatively stable in the latest data, partly as a result of the expanding services industries.
Economists said there was little evidence of new drivers of economic growth outside the resources industry – such as housing construction.
The Reserve Bank of Australia cut official interest rates to a record low 2.5 per cent this week, partly to generate more home building employment for the tens of thousands of workers who won’t be needed once the mining boom passes.
... Economists said falling participation was another example of the damage caused by the high dollar.
Female participation, by contrast, has remained relatively stable in the latest data, partly as a result of the expanding services industries.
For those of you who do not run their own companies and do not hire yourselves waiting till the world turn around and you will still be working for someone else instead of doing something that you really like:
Adventure Jobs
Have a fun career while getting paid
Students often use their free summer months to take on reliable jobs such as office temp, ice cream store worker or grocery bagger. But your summer job, or full-time career for that matter, doesn’t have to be mainstream at all. Job opportunities abound to work at the beach, in the park, on a boat or just about anywhere else.
And why limit yourself to the United States? An office job that might seem boring in your hometown could take on a whole new dimension in London, Paris or South America. Rahul Kolhatkar, a college junior, will teach English to disadvantaged Chinese students in Hong Kong this summer. Brian Sandstrom, a college sophomore, wants to work on a cruise because it’s an “excellent way to save money, travel and work all at the same time.”
Below are links to sites that can transform your summer or career from a routine to an adventure.
Adventures by Disney
Adventure Jobs
Have a fun career while getting paid
Students often use their free summer months to take on reliable jobs such as office temp, ice cream store worker or grocery bagger. But your summer job, or full-time career for that matter, doesn’t have to be mainstream at all. Job opportunities abound to work at the beach, in the park, on a boat or just about anywhere else.
And why limit yourself to the United States? An office job that might seem boring in your hometown could take on a whole new dimension in London, Paris or South America. Rahul Kolhatkar, a college junior, will teach English to disadvantaged Chinese students in Hong Kong this summer. Brian Sandstrom, a college sophomore, wants to work on a cruise because it’s an “excellent way to save money, travel and work all at the same time.”
Below are links to sites that can transform your summer or career from a routine to an adventure.
Adventures by Disney
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There are plenty of other sites that offer adventure jobs. These include many offerings at Back Door Jobs and amusement parks and dude ranch jobs at Cool Works. If you’re set to work on a cruise, check out the Carnival or Royal Caribbean cruises job sites. Visit TripSpot’s Cruises page to connect with more cruise lines. 
It’s the night of the Academy Awards and you’re glued to the TV, dreaming of one day walking up the aisle and accepting your Oscar. Who hasn’t dreamed of running off to Hollywood and rubbing elbows with the rich and famous? And it isn’t only aspiring actors, writers and directors who dream. After all, the stars need someone to cook for them, fix their computers, manage their finances, etc. If you’re envisioning an office with a view of the Hollywood sign, polish up your resume and start searching the wealth of jobs listed online. You could be on a plane to LAX in no time. One of the best places to look is where the movies and television shows are produced. The major studios maintain sites where they post their current job listings and some allow you to apply online. You’ll find jobs sites at Sony Pictures, Paramount Pictures, 20th Century Fox, Universal Studios, Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer Studios, New Line Cinema, Disney and Warner Bros. Sites specializing in entertainment industry jobs offer additional guidance. EntertainmentCareers.net and reeldirt.com give you great advice on how to get your foot in the door. They feature career profiles, helpful articles, educational resources and networking events.
Entertainment Employment Journal is an online magazine focusing on careers in the creative, professional, technical and production areas of the entertainment industry. In addition to job listings, you’ll receive lists of current film and television projects in pre-production; interviews with industry professionals; articles discussing how to break in, crossover or move up in your career; and a calendar of networking opportunities and industry events. A three-month subscription (2 issues per month) is $35.00. |
Government Internships Being at the forefront of the action in Washington, D.C. is an adventure waiting to happen. Check with your representative or senator to see if they offer internships in the nation’s capital. A White House internship is the crown jewel of all part-time government jobs. The unpaid internships are offered year-round, so if you are available any season besides summer you will be competing against a much smaller applicant pool. Interns work in a separate building than the president, though they usually meet him once or twice during their tenure. Apply very early and don’t expect to be paid. The White House Internship: A Public Service Leadership Program The White House Internship Program provides a unique opportunity to gain valuable professional experience and build leadership skills. This hands-on program is designed to mentor and cultivate today’s young leaders, strengthen their understanding of the Executive Office and prepare them for future public service opportunities. The White House Internship Program’s mission is to make the “People’s House” accessible to future leaders from around the nation. The application for the Spring 2014 White House Internship Program is now open. To apply for the White House Internship Program, please see Apply Here. For application deadlines and program dates, please see Internship Timeline and FAQs. The Hollywood Creative Directory has an extensive job board that you can browse free of charge, though you’ll need to buy a subscription to access contact information on just about everybody working in the "biz." You can post your resume at ShowBizJobs, and mandy.com will e-mail new job listings to you weekly.
If you’re willing to invest a little money in your search, you might consider purchasing a subscription to a job site. For $19.95 a month, Welcome to Crew Net gives you access to above- and below-the-line crew positions, both union and non-union. At Crew Call Jobs, you can subscribe as an actor or as one of three crew categories to receive specialized listings (the fees in each category vary). |
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