Filed under:Job Hunting
Choosing a career or a field is a difficult decision for some; and really easy for others. Why? I believe that this happens because some people connect with their true self early on in life. It takes others longer to know who they really are – and who they want to be when they ‘grow up’.
We all have heard someone say: ‘I knew I wanted to be a Teacher, a Veterinarian, a Nurse, a Musician, a Singer, or a Physician when I was 11, or 15 years old.’ Those folks seem to be happy going to work and enjoy what they do. They know who they are and what they want to do work-wise. We have also seen some of our friends and family struggle with their jobs. They really don’t like what they are doing at work and hate waking up every morning because they have to face another day at their ‘meaningless job’. They feel like they are wasting their lives doing something trivial, and tasks they truly do not enjoy. If you are in this latest dissatisfied group, these are my recommendations for you:
1) Decide what you are passionate about. What do you like to do? What inspires you? Most importantly, envision the job you would like to have in the field you like – and see how you can get into that field.
2) Be real and decide how much money you want to make – and how much you need to survive each month. Take into account when you grow older and as your family grows. In other words, be honest with yourself and be realistic with the field you select and with your individual qualifications. Select a field that matches your financial and personal expectations. For example, if money is important to you, don’t select a field that doesn’t pay much because you will not have the financial circumstances you will be happy with. On the other hand, if money is not that important to you, then you don’t have to take the money aspect into consideration as much as other people. Another example would be if you are not a morning person, but the job you select starts at 5am or 7am Monday through Friday. You would be miserable waking up so early.
3) Other questions you can ask yourself:
Are you good with people, do you like to work with your hands, are you mechanically or technically inclined? Would you like to work in the front area or behind the scenes? What are your personal attributes? What personal gifts do you think you have – which you can offer to the business world? What can you contribute to a company? Why should they hire you versus someone else?
Having a job we like is important in our lives because a ‘job’ is part of our daily lives. We all need to feel a sense of contribution to the world; like we are important contributors in our respective communities. Think long and hard about who you are and who you want to be in the business world. What personal gifts do you have which make you unique? What makes you ‘You’? Think long and hard. The answer to some of these questions can make a big difference in our daily lives…when we ‘grow up’. May you find a great career and job!
January 15, 2012
HAVE WE CHANGED YOUR LIFE? Have we helped you find your dream job? ALSO – TO COMPANIES – Have we made your HR/Recruting job easier by sending you qualified bilingual employees or great bilingual job candidates? WE WOULD LOVE TO HEAR FROM YOU – we want to hear from both, from our Bilingual Job Candidates and from companies that have posted bilingual positions with us!
Yes, BilingualJobFair.com is gathering SUCCESS STORIES from bilingual job candidates and from companies who have posted with us in the last couple of years. Write to us with your success stories. We have grown considerably and are celebrating another anniversary. We want to celebrate with your success stories. You can write your comments below, on this blog or write to us at our support email address.
From day one, our goal has always been to change lives. We know we are changing lives every day and are connecting great bilingual candidates to wonderful companies. We have heard from some delighted folks, but not from you yet. Let us hear your success stories! We are here to serve you! Your Bilingual Job Fair Team
October 6, 2011
Question: What are the positions job candidates are searching for in your BilingualJobFair.com site?
Answer: Job seekers seem to be looking for customer service positions, clerical jobs, service oriented openings, interpreters positions, translation jobs, administration and sales careers. We have many bilingual professional job candidates using our bilingual job board each day. Our site has really grown, from companies posting positions every day, to job seekers returning each day to see whether positions were posted in their respective cities. Keep all your visits coming!
September 26, 2011
Question: What are the TOP languages which companies have posted jobs for in your BilingualJobFair.com web site?
Answer: So far, the vast majority of companies have posted bilingual job openings for English & Spanish job seekers. We have had bilingual job positions for most languages though, including English & Chinese, English & Arabic, and English & French. The language requirements from our posting companies change often with us, so our bilingual job seekers keep checking with us, to see what bilingual positions have been posted each day and each week. Thanks for your question. Keep them coming.
July 12, 2011
Question: What type of job openings have companies posted the most in your site – what positions?
Answer: So far the number one job openings posted by companies in our site is for sales positions. Those sales positions are specifically for sales territories, such as sales representatives and or sales associates, for inside and outside sales territories. The number two posted positions from companies are for customer service. It seems like companies want to connect with their clients better and want to service their customers in their own language. We also have had numerous positions for bank tellers, and from the banking industry overall, plus from large wireless and communications corporations. Companies: Keep the FREE bilingual job postings coming. We have heard great success stories of companies and bilingual candidates connecting through our BILINGUALJOBFAIR.COM job site.
June 6, 2011
Question: From all of the states in the USA, which five states have posted the most jobs in your BilingualJobFair.com web site so far?
Answer: It seems like this information changes every month. For now, the top five posting states are North Carolina, California, Florida, South Carolina and Texas. We have also had many job postings from New York, New Jersey, Virginia, Georgia … as well as from our friends in Canada. Our bilingual online recruiting site is growing more every day! And I love seeing the growth. I want to thank all of the companies that have posted jobs with us so far and all of the bilingual job candidates. Hope we continue to see companies and great candidates connect through us each and every day.
May 2, 2011
Question: What countries and territories in the world have visited your BilingualJobFair.com web site?
Answer: As of the time of this writing, we have had visitors from 156 countries and territories. Since we focus on bilingual personnel, it attracts a worldwide audience. Here are the top 20 countries/territories, in the order of number of visitors…but please know that it changes every day.
1) United States – most visitors came from the USA so far
2) Canada
3) Puerto Rico
4) Mexico
5) Spain
6) United Kingdom
7) France
8) China
9) India
10) Germany
11) Italy
12) Japan
13) Pakistan
14) Brazil
15) Argentina
16) Colombia
17) Phillipines
18) Iran
19) Costa Rica
20) Australia
April 11, 2011
Q: I have a Master’s degree in business administration and I’m seeking a bilingual job. What advice can you offer to help me find the right company who would have competitive salaries to match my level of education? Vito
A: For those prospective bilingual candidates with a higher degree, I would first recommend a staffing firm advisor, your college/university career advisor or a head hunter who all have great resources and can help guide you in the right direction. Secondly, you should keep searching on your own for companies that have bilingual positions available in your field until you find the right one that matches your qualifications. After you’ve found the right company for you, your time, experience, skills and dedication will help you achieve the level of pay you desire.
February 9, 2010
Q: Can you suggest what types of bilingual careers are out there for young adults who have not gone to college yet? Thank you, David
A: Some of the positions that we get the most requests for are Sales representatives, Customer Service representatives, Administrative assistants, certain positions within the Medical/Dental fields, Insurance Agents, Retail Associates and Automobile Technicians just to name a few. There are some companies that do not require college degrees and are willing to train potential employees on site. If you are interested in pursuing any of these careers, check out our available job listings posted on the site. Be sure to highlight your people skills on your resume. For more tips on writing a resume when you haven’t gone to college, read this post. Good luck David.
February 2, 2010
Q: My last company downsized and my position was eliminated. I speak English and Spanish fluently and have been looking for a job for a year now. With so many companies wanting to target the Hispanic market, why is it so hard for me to find the right position? Thank you. Sara
A: The length of time for finding the right job varies depending on your specific field, job market, salary range, knowledge, experience and other factors. Your main task is to present yourself to the best of your abilities to the hiring companies, and hope that they like what they see in you. If after looking for a job for three months, you have not found the right company or position yet, take another look at your resume and at your cover letter. How are you presenting yourself to companies? How are you introducing yourself? Are you presenting the benefit that you’re bilingual? Have you pointed out the successes you’ve had in your last positions? If I were you, I would consider adjusting my approach and my overall presentation to companies. Read your resume as if you were a recruiter and see if you like it, and if it appeals to you. Another idea would be to have a friend check it out and see how they like your resume and cover letter. See if they have a different approach than your original presentation. You can also read a few blogs I wrote about resumes and cover letters. Good luck.
January 15, 2010
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