Archive for the ‘Career Advice’ Category
There is no doubt that massage therapy salaries can be quite high. What we now know is that massage can be beneficial in relieving stress, and can help with a number of different medical conditions. The demand for qualified massage therapists is quite high, and there are no signs to indicate any coming decline in this demand. Those who have any interested in massage as a career are encouraged to act now.
Your skills will certainly factor into your salary. Skills will include your previous experience and your education. These will be the only things that a potential employer will be able to base their hiring decision on. If your resume features an associated degree, chances are that you will stand a much higher chance of being hired. This should hold true even if you do not yet have any experience in this field. Age is not relevant in these careers, as the focus is mainly placed on what you skills are.
The trend in massage therapy salaries is on the way up. As the benefits of massage become even more widely known, there is little doubt that the demand for qualified therapists will continue to rise. This is very important, as many other careers are being phased out during these tough economic times. Finding a career that offers room for growth is highly advisable.
Most people who graduate with a degree in global studies intend to pursue a career that focuses on international concerns.
A number of career options are available, ranging from working for a government agency or international nonprofit to working in businesses or pursuing an advanced degree.
U.S. Government Jobs
Many U.S. government jobs that don’t require specialization or additional education are available with agencies such as the Peace Corps or in the Foreign Services.
The jobs that are available will vary, but a good idea is to find an entry level position and work your way into a better position.
International Nonprofits
A number of international nonprofits and Nongovernmental Organizations (NGOs) offer solid entry-level positions for people without advanced degrees. Examples of international nonprofits and NGOs include the United Nations, CARE, UNICEF and DIrect Relief International.
Like other jobs not requiring advanced degrees, your best bet with these organizations is to take an entry-level job and work your way into a position better suited to your skills and interests.
Corporate Positions
Another career path might be to find a job in a U.S.-based corporation that does business internationally and eventually work your way into an international position. A number of industries do extensive international business, including banks, engineering firms and consulting companies. Read the rest of this entry »
This articel will show you just how to get careers advice that WORKS!
1. Start off with a rough idea of what direction you want to go in. You can find this out by listing the things you are best at or the things you enjoy the most.
Even if you think you have no idea what you want to do in life this should help narrow it down a little!
2. RESEARCH the companies or organisations associated with the items on your list using the internet.
Check out the careers section of their webpage, the link to which is often located at the very bottom of the homepage (or at the very top).
3. sign up to a careers website like milkround- http://www.milkround.com/repsregistration/default.asp?r=788683&referer=repid
or something similar and get emails on the latest jobs in the sectors you are interested in. These should include detailed job descriptions that should help you make your mind up
4. If you are still at school, go to your careers advisor or guidance teacher.
If you are at university or college, visit the careers advisory service.
If neither of these you can visit your local job centre.
5. Speak to people in the business. Make friends, network, and ask plenty of questions about what the profession is like.
The rigors of law school study and passing the bar will weed out those who don’t have the mental acumen to succeed in law careers. Getting past the bar and being hired are just the start of the work a young lawyer must do to establish herself and set her career track.
Finding the right advice along the way helps a lawyer work toward desired goals and open new opportunities for employment or clients.
1. Speak with your professors or law school advisor. Discuss your goals, strengths and weaknesses with them candidly. Don’t take criticism personally and ask about how they see your career developing.
2. Become involved in your firm, if you are already a lawyer. Attend social gathering and volunteer on committees. This gives you the opportunity to get to know people at the firm in a less formal setting.
If you are shy, attend anyway, but focus your conversations to those whom you really want to get to know.
3. Find a mentor. For some, this is a college professor or senior colleague. For others, a mentor may be outside of the immediate professional circle. A mentor shares experiences and gives you open and unbiased advice on what will promote your career, both as a educator and as a cheerleader. Read the rest of this entry »
Inheritance laws in Turkey are different than U.S. inheritance laws. The laws aim to protect the extended family, considered very important in Turkish culture. The law can be very confusing for foreigners and it is advisable to seek expert advice and write a will according to Turkish rules and regulations.
Relevant Laws
The Turkish government has passed several laws governing inheritance in Turkey. They are the 2001 Turkish Civil Code, the Code of International Private and Procedural Law and the 1927 Code of Civil Procedure.
The Turkish Civil Code establishes equality between men and women in marriage while the 1982 Code of International Private and Procedural Law (amended in 2007) deals with the inheritance rights of foreigners. The Code of Civil Procedure deals with domestic arbitration cases.
Property in Turkey
If a non-Turkish resident dies with assets in Turkey, their assets may be subject to Turkish law. As a general rule, any movable assets such as money in bank accounts, stocks or shares or any property that can be moved will come under the law of their native country. Immovable property in Turkey, such as houses or villas, however, falls under Turkish law.
Heirs
If the owner of property in Turkey dies without a will, the first statutory heirs are his or her children. If the house was jointly owned, the spouse would retain half of the property while the children would inherit the other half. If there are no children, the parents of the deceased are next in line for inheritance.
If the parents are dead, then it goes to the brothers and sisters of the deceased. Only if there are no living relatives of the deceased does the entire property go to the spouse. If there are no heirs or the owner is from a country without reciprocal property rights with Turkey, the estate becomes property of the State. Read the rest of this entry »