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Tuesday, May 1, 2007

 

Entry Level Entourage

Once you have finally completed that course either in University or a trade school, even an on line certification. After applying for many jobs in your field of choice you realize that you are not exactly what an employer may be looking for. They want experience someone who knowns the ropes of the industry or the trade and will not training or constant supervision.

This is extremely disheartening considering the amount of time and money recently spent on the accumulation of a particular accreditation. However, there is no need to despair you can begin your career in an entry level position. An entry level position is a fantastic way to get your feet wet in your industry of choice, while allowing you to experience the daily ins and outs of the industry, you can see what will be required of you, through observation of individuals in position you desire to be in.

Many entry level jobs are only one step down from the dream position that you became accredited for. However, careful consideration of the process in which it takes to get into the position from where you are is also good sense.

An entry level position is a real opportunity for an individual to put themselves on the road to middle and upper management. With recent trend of companies hiring management from within, if you work diligently and respectfully you can easily get into the position you desire. However, there are a few downsides that must be considered before excepting an entry level job.

What is the pay, can you keep your standard of living if you accept the position,is there actually opportunity for growth in the company you have applied or is the company just looking for educated cheap labor .Is there a fast track to a higher paid position or a training program for potential management. Are their benefits like a 401K, Retirement, good health coverage, annual cost of living raises and paid for training for you to further your education or career. Upon the inception of the job are you guaranteed full time and permanent employment or are you there just to fill a hole.

All of these question you are more than welcomed to ask in the interview. In fact at an entry level position the fact that you are actually interested in the growth of your person and the growth of your career shows the employer that you have potential. Once you have gathered a prospectus about the job and the company you can determine if that particular company is the one you should go with ,to build your career and start your life a new of if you should try to find your self another place to stay for eight hours a day.

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