Q TIPS:
Quick and Quintessential Career & Job Tips
Job-hunting tips from the March 14, 2005 issue of
QuintZine.
Here's another way college students can avoid the quarterlife crisis: Honing "soft skills" that aren't
necessarily taught in school can give younger job-seekers an immediate edge for getting into the
career of their choice and climbing up the career ladder, according to a recent
article in the Globe and Mail. In fact, anyone can use
these skills to their career advantage.
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Job-seekers who speak more than one language are in demand as more
employers seek the services of qualified translators and
interpreters. A U.S. advocacy group is promoting "The Year of
Languages," a year-long effort to encourage people to study other
languages. Check out: The Year of Languages.
The annual Dice salary survey of more than 23,000 technology
professionals indicates:
A decline in overall salaries to levels not seen since before 2001, but an increase in salaries in
non-traditional technology cities, such as Washington D.C., Atlanta, and the Southern California area.
An increase in salaries in defense and government-related industries where security
clearances are often required.
A continued gender gap in pay of approximately 11 percent.
The continued decline of salaries for contractors and consultants.
Here's another way college students can avoid the quarterlife crisis: Honing "soft skills" that aren't
necessarily taught in school can give younger job-seekers an immediate edge for getting into the
career of their choice and climbing up the career ladder, according to a recent
article in the Globe and Mail. In fact, anyone can use
these skills to their career advantage.
