Spring Job Fever--Clean Up with These 10 Fresh Careers

by Joe Taylor Jr.

Spring Fever--a disease whose symptoms include restlessness, longing, and the desire for liberation. Generally preceded by Cabin Fever. Frequently followed by a vacation and a tan. But why fritter away all that seasonal energy when you can channel it into dusting off your career goals? Honor the time, and you just might find the cure for your spring fever when you clean up in a brand new career.

Spring--Time to Enter the Professions

Medicine and Law aren't lofty career paths exclusive to a handful of hardy intellectuals. If you yearn to work in as a medical or legal professional, let your seasonal energy draw you down one of these career paths:

Cardiovascular Technologist
Specialists who can use cutting edge tools to help doctors fight heart and blood vessel ailments are in high demand. Completing the medical technology training required for this important role gives specialists the freedom to set their own schedules and to work for more than one health care provider. Medical assisting schools can help nurses and other health professionals qualify for jobs that can pay $42,000 or more per year.

Home Health Nurse
To help serve aging Americans who still live in their own homes, medical assisting schools now emphasize courses for home health nurses. Whether self-employed or agency-affiliated, home health nurses often enjoy flexible schedules that can accommodate family commitments. With hard work and client recommendations, successful home health nurses can earn part time incomes of $20,000 or more each year.

High-Tech Lawyer / Paralegal
Because a law degree alone no longer guarantees a prime partnership, many independent attorneys use cutting edge tools to market their practices and to conduct business. Courses from paralegal schools online help professionals without law degrees develop similar niches. Working remotely from home for multiple law office clients can net $43,000 or more per year for independent paralegals.

Spring--Time to Get Down to Business

Dress your restlessness up in a pin-striped suit, if your dreams have that Wall Street edge. With a will to help people make money and some spring career training, you can head for one of these hot business careers:

Small Business Financial Advisor
Trusted advisors help small companies manage debt, identify investments, and maximize profit. Most successful advisors earn an MBA in finance before taking on clients. Fortunately, completing a degree in finance online makes preparing for this new career easier. Many advisors who run their own practices earn over $66,000 each year.

Management Consultant
Because not every manager can complete a business degree program, management consultants have become essential to corporate success. Consultants, coaches, and advisors often offer tough love to challenged executives. Many online MBA degree programs now offer courses in consulting that help prepare students for a career that can pay over $46,000 per year.

Executive Business Assistant
Today's top business assistants offer hourly support to the highest bidders. Virtual assistants work from home, often applying skills from a degree in business administration to clients ranging from solo entrepreneurs to software startups. Earning a business degree online offers a solid start to this tech-oriented job that often pays more than $37,000 per year.

Spring--Time to Get with the Program(ming)

Networking / IT Specialist
For a professional with a degree in information technology, life in an office building or a data center no longer has to be the norm. Mobile networking advisors earn $60,000 or more per year to connect clients' homes and offices to the Internet. By earning an IT degree online, a networking hobbyist can gain the certifications necessary to launch a solo practice as a local networking expert.

Mobile Applications Developer
Developers who know how to think small can build big bank accounts. A software programming degree can sharpen talents and speed up the process of releasing popular, certified applications. Some mobile applications developers earn $65,000 or more per year writing code for clients or earning royalties on their own projects.

Spring--Time to Have Fun!

If your springtime itch is to quit the same old grind, then you're ready for the rebirth of your fun side. Who told you work couldn't be play? Whether you're an extrovert headed for the social swim or an introvert who prefers a virtual playground, here are two careers where fun pays off:

Hospitality Coordinator
Freelance event coordinators, wedding planners, and party throwers help everyone from couples to companies enjoy special occasions. Hospitality management training programs focus on real world challenges that build experience and confidence. Successful hospitality coordinators can earn $45,000 or more in fees and salaries each year.

Video Game Designer
Around the world, video game revenues have eclipsed the earnings from traditional entertainment media. Graduates of graphic design schools work closely with technicians and programmers on today's most popular form of entertainment. Specialized video game design college degree programs can build the skills necessary to earn $42,000 or more per year as a professional game developer.

Spring Fever Payoffs

Each of these top ten professions requires hard work and a dedication to ongoing career training. However, a blend of education, passion, and raw talent can help newcomers to each of these fields establish themselves in a short amount of time. Many of these careers allow new professionals to start part-time, making it even easier to transition from an existing employer into a stable, exciting career.

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JOB POSTING FOR E-4 SOLDIERS

There is an opening for two E-4's at Camp Atterbury for ADSW starting ASAP
(yesterday) until Sep 08.

For more information contact SGT Martin in Bloomington at 812-332-4491 X
85068

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Careers at Home Depot

The Home Depot recognizes and salutes the military spouse. Adaptable, talented, highly motivated, creative, and reliable - these are just a few of the unique qualities associated with military spouses. Home Depot wants to help military families reach their full potential and realize their career goals by linking military spouses with meaningful and rewarding employment opportunities. You can do it. They can help.

COMPANY QUICK STATS

Company name: The Home Depot

Headquarters location: Atlanta, Ga.

Web site: http://www.careers.homedepot.com/

Number of employees: 355,000

2005 annual revenue: $81.5 billion

Number of U.S. facilities: 1,868 The Home Depot stores within the United States

Employment contact:http://www.careers.homedepot.com/

RECRUITER INTEL Q/A
1. What do military-spouse hires bring to your company that you like? Military spouses come from a multitude of diverse backgrounds and offer a wealth of different perspectives. Experience from previous jobs, vast industries that are not limited to regional locations, and the cultural insights gained from living in many domestic and international locations are just a few of the valuable qualities military spouses can bring to The Home Depot.

2. What advantages do military spouses have over their peers of the same age and education level? As mentioned before, military spouses bring a multitude of perspectives due to the nature of their situation. Also, many recruiters and HR managers find military spouses have a good understanding of the job-search process and are willing to be flexible regarding hours, full-time/part-time status, salary or the type of work available.

3. What are the most common mistakes you see on military-spouse résumés? The most common mistake is certainly not taking the time to complete the “job history” and “duties” sections on an application. Because The Home Depot requires the completion of an online application, many either do not see the need to be as thorough as with a paper résumé, as accurate, or do not find the space to be as adequate as they would like to list their previous duties. Applicants should exercise attention to detail and fill out as much as possible, as accurately as they can.

4. Do you look for any specific educational requirements for this position? Managerial positions often require a high-school diploma or GED. The specific educational requirements for each position can be found on our Web site at http://www.careers.homedepot.com/.

5. List three short tips or words of advice for military spouses. Any and all retail experience should be included, particularly if it was gained in a related industry. Previous supervisory positions or training is always important to focus on. Demonstrated ability to provide great customer service while multitasking is also a key skill.

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Guard Spouses Get Career Training Relief

Guard Spouses Get Career Training Relief

Laguna Hills, Calif. - Feb. 21, 2008 - Allied Schools is now offering no-charge career training for the spouses of Army National Guard Soldiers (ARNG) on active drilling status. This military spouse education program - designed exclusively by Allied Schools - comes in the wake of efforts by the Department of Defense and various service branches to broaden the career and educational opportunities of military spouses.

Guard spouses study at no charge when Guard Soldiers enroll at Allied Schools using their Tuition Assistance benefits. ARNG spouses can choose from an approved list of courses in real estate, the medical field and business - many of which are 100% online. Allied offers training to be a medical transcriptionist and real estate broker, for example, which are highly mobile professions well-suited to the military lifestyle.

Distance (online) education allows Guard spouses to train from home while still maintaining their daily commitments to family and friends. Military spouses don't have to worry about in-state/out-of-state tuition rates if they must move to another state - online training <http://www.education4military.com/advantage-tuition-military-spouse.asp> removes the barrier of residency status.

The school hopes that no-charge vocational training for Guard spouses will build on recent efforts by both private and governmental institutions to help combat the career and educational challenges that face all military spouses, including those men and women married to Army National Guard Soldiers.

A 2004 Rand Corp Study noted that two-thirds of military spouses "felt that being a military spouse had negatively affected their work opportunities." It is hoped that education grants, tuition assistance, no-charge training and other educational initiatives will help Guard spouses achieve their school and career goals.

In addition to National Guard Soldiers on active-drilling status, the military spouses of active-duty Airmen, Sailors, Marines and Army are eligible for the program. Allied's no-charge career training for military spouses is an in-house program that is not affiliated with any US government spouse education programs.

This article was contributed by Allied Schools, which is a Distance Education & Training Council (DETC) accredited school offering 100% online courses in real estate, the medical field and business. To learn more about no-charge career training for military spouses, visit http://www.education4military.com/ or call (888) 501-5221 to speak with a military admissions representative.

About Allied Schools
Allied Schools, Inc., established in 1992, is nationally accredited by the Distance Education and Training Council (DETC), which is listed by the U.S. Department of Education as a nationally-recognized accrediting agency. Allied Schools has provided quality instruction to more than 825,000 students in the last 15 years. Students can choose from 25+ career training courses in the areas of real estate, medical and business or enroll in a high school diploma program. Online and traditional home study courses offer students a quick and convenient way to learn. Allied Schools is based in Laguna Hills, Calif.

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Indianapolis Career Fair -- 3/6/08

RecruitMilitary Career Fair will take place on Thursday, March 6th, 2008 from 11am-3pm at the Indiana Convention Center and RCA Dome (Home of the Indianapolis Colts).

This Career Fair is being put on in cooperation with HireVets First and the American Legion to benefit military veterans, transitioning personnel, military family members, and Guard and Reserve members in the greater Indianapolis area.

The following are some of the employers who are scheduled to participate in the Career Fair:

Bally Total Fitness
DeVry University
F.A. Bartlett Tree Experts
ITT Communications Systems
National College
New York Life
NTB, Inc.
Subaru of Indiana Automotive
The Entrepreneur's Source
Tom Woods Auto Inc.
Woodmen of the World

Several other veteran friendly companies are finalizing plans to participate as well.

Additional information on the Career Fair can be found in this press release:
www.prweb.com/releases/2008/02/prweb714434.htm

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RESUME SESSION

Resume Class for 2-150 FA (soldiers and families)

Date: 04/26/2008

Time: 8:00am -11:45am

Location:Bloomington Armory

FREE CLASS AND FREE FOOD— COME JOIN!

Learn how to fill out a resume correctly. Come to this class and learn from Dennis Sego (retired military) and then have lunch. Anyone interested is invited to join us to learn how to fill out a resume to impress what could be your future employer.

RSVP REQUIRED, PLEASE CONTACT NANCY BY APRIL 14th

Contact person: 812-961-0614 NANCY FAUSETT

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Army Career Alumni Program Express

ACAP 'Express' to Debut This Month (FEBRUARY 2008)

Army News Service Kayla Overton February 15, 2008 WASHINGTON - The launch of the Army Career Alumni Program Express, Feb. 28, will give Soldiers, their Families and Civilians a jump start on new careers as they retire or separate from the Army.

For example, the new online program will allow Soldiers, who are on deployment or living in remote locations, to begin planning for their future careers earlier than normal. Before ACAP Express, Soldiers had to come to an ACAP Center to receive services they will now be able to obtain online.

The new program will be as simple to use as scheduling an airline reservation online, according to James Hoffman, ACAP director.

Any Soldier on active duty, having at least 180 days of continuous active service, and separating within one year or retiring within two years, is eligible for the services.

Once approved and enrolled in the program, the planning begins. ACAP Express will allow a person to schedule attendance at events, access job assistance training tutorials, access an automated resume and cover-letter writer, and access ACAP counselors. Tutorials on job-search topics will also be available.

"Around 63,000 Soldiers come through the ACAP program annually," Hoffman said. "Soldiers are interested; they want to be successful, and our program will help them do that."
ACAP meets congressional mandates by offering pre-separation counseling and employment-assistance training.

ACAP Express allows Soldiers the ability to register and schedule services, but Hoffman reminded that ACAP centers at installations are still available. Soldiers deployed in support of operations in Iraq and Afghanistan can also receive support from ACAP Centers via phone and e-mail, Hoffman said.

Family members and Army Civilians are also encouraged to use ACAP Express. Once a Soldier retires or separates from the military, spouses sometimes find they have put their own careers on hold, and this is their opportunity to gain knowledge on how to enter the workforce, Hoffman said.

The ACAP Express program will undergo a 12-month pilot test to determine how to best meet the expectations of Soldiers, Hoffman said. He explained that users will critique the program and feedback will be reviewed in order to make the system even better and more functional.

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PROGRAMS TO HELP GET A JOB

GI Bill Apprenticeship and OJT Program

The following will guide you on the use of the GI Bill On-the-Job Training and Apprenticeship Program and explain the new FY 2008 payment rates - effective 1 October 2007.

If you are a veteran or currently in the guard or reserve, the On-The-Job Training (OJT) Program offers you an alternative way to use your VA (GI Bill) education and training benefits.

The following is a summary of these GI Bill alternatives.

When you are trained for a new job, you can receive monthly training benefits from the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) in addition to your regular salary. This means that you can receive up to $935.85 a month ($262.65 for Reserve/Guard) tax-free, on top of your regular salary! That's over $14,000 in cash benefits over two years, for training in an OJT or apprenticeship training program.

VA pays veteran GI Bill participants on a scale depending on the amount of time they are enrolled in the program. For example from October 1, 2007 to December 31, 2007 the program pays $935.85 a month for the first six months of training, $715.65 for the second six months of training and $495.45 for remaining training.

Important OJT Payment Rate News: Due to the expiration of the law that increased the OJT payment to 85 percent of the GI Bill payment rate in 2005, the OJT payment rate will drop to 75 percent on January 1, 2008. This will mean that the current OJT (Veteran) payment rates will drop to $825.75, $605.55, and $385.35 in 2008.

VA pays GI Bill Selected Reserve participants on a similar scale but at the following reduced rates; $269.45 a month for the first six months of training, $206.05 for the second six months of training and $142.65 for remaining training. Selected Reserve participants will also see these rates drop in 2008.

Qualifying Jobs

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  To qualify, your job must meet the following criteria:
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  You must be supervised at least 50 percent of the time.
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  Job training must lead to an entry-level position. (Management training programs do not qualify.)
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  You must be a full-time paid employee — not on commission.
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  Your training must be documented and reported.
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  You cannot have previous experience job experience in that field.
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  You must be recently hired (within one to two years).
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  The job must require at least six months training to become fully trained.
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  The employer may be private, local or state government.
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  Companies Who Participate in the Apprenticeship Program

Here is a list of well-known companies who participate in the VA's Apprenticeship Program:
*Pirelli Tire Co.
*Proctor & Gable Co.
*Merck Pharmaceuticals
*Cessna Aircraft
*Gulfstream Aerospace Corp.
*Lockheed Martin Corp.
*Bell South
*World Toyota
*Comcast
*Pratt and Whitney Engine Co.
*Law enforcement (police, sheriff, State Patrol)
*Dept. of Corrections (prisons, detention centers)
*Local Fire Departments

Eligibility

You may be eligible if you are eligible for the GI Bill either under the Active Duty (Veteran) or Reserve GI Bill programs and:

You are no longer on active duty

You were recently hired or promoted

You left active duty less than 10 years ago or you are currently a member of the Guard or Reserve (Reserve GI Bill)

So, if you are qualified for the GI Bill and you have started a new job or apprenticeship program, you should apply for this little known GI Bill benefit. In some cases, the VA will even pay retroactively for OJT from the past 12 months.

Note: You may not receive GI Bill OJT benefits at the same time you receive the GI Bill education benefits.

Take the Next Step
Your next step should be to contact your nearest VA Regional Office or local State Approving Agency (SAA). Your SAA will help you get started on the process and answer any questions you may have. SEE BELOW.

CPE Veterans Education Unit;
Indiana Commission on Proprietary Education
302 West Washington Street, Room E201
Indianapolis, IN 46204-2767

Indiana DVA
Indiana Department of Veterans Affairs
302 Washington Street, Room E120
Indianapolis, IN 46204-2738

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Job Posting 2-29-08 MILILTARY SPOUSE MAGAZINE

MILITARY SPOUSE DREAM JOB!

Military Spouse magazine has an open sales position. This is a full time position that may enable you to work from home. Sales experience and a bachelor's degree are required. Please see the job description to see if you, or a military spouse friend, may qualify. We plan to fill this position soon.


Please email resume, cover letter and salary history to: dave.exterovich@milspouse.com


January 2008

HIRING FOR: NATIONAL ACCOUNT EXECUTIVE
Company Description: Victory Media Inc. (www.victorymediainc.com) is a national media company based in Pittsburgh, PA.Victory Media publishes three nationally distributed, military-niche magazines: G.I. Jobs (www.gijobs.net), Vetrepreneur (www.navoba.com) and Military Spouse (www.milspouse.com). This is a small and rapidly growing company with a casual but hard-working culture where you will quickly grow professionally through exposure to establishing sales relationships with Fortune 1000 firms across the country. Upside promotional opportunities are boundless. Victory Media has been honored as one of the 30 fastest growing companies in Pittsburgh two years straight with revenue growth of 82% over the past year and 186% over the past two years.

Position Description:
We are seeking a full time Military Spouse National Account Executive with primary duties to sell magazine display advertising space to Fortune 1000 businesses across the country.

Specific duties include:

Prospect for and sell print and web advertising in Military Spouse magazine and www.milspouse.com primarily via inside sales / phone / email communications. Average per ad cost is $1,500 - $4,000, depending on size. Average deal closed is $10,000.


Manage long term advertiser relationships with a focus on renewals.


Some travel may be required, perhaps an average of 4-6 times per year.


Workplace is in Pittsburgh, PA (Coraopolis) and normal working hours are from 8:00 AM to 5:00 pm.

Qualifications:

Career-oriented professional with strong, positive interpersonal skills and ability to talk and build rapport with customers on the phone and in person.


Strong organizational skills.


Strong computer usage skills: must be proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, web searches and email.


Typing ability, at least 40 wpm.


Strong networking skills and a passion for business, people and helping customers.


Sales experience preferred but are willing to train the right candidate.


Bachelor’s degree required; MBA preferred.


Prior military or military spouse experience preferred but not required.

Salary and Benefits:

Salary plus commission, commensurate with experience. Please provide a salary history.

Medical, dental, vision and 401(k) benefits.

Ten days paid vacation per year to start

About 10 paid holidays per year.

Other:

Start immediately, EOE.

We are seeking a person committed to staying with the company long-term.

*** Please email resume, cover letter and salary history to dave@milspouse.com***

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New Job Opportunity

ADEPT Community Alternatives


We’re looking for caring, compassionate and committed employees for the positions of:

SUPPORT ASSOCIATE: (Full-Time/Part-Time) assists consumers with activities of daily living including community orientation, shopping, socialization skills, cooking, cleaning, social interactions , transportation, and on appointments. CNA’s welcome, but not required.

HOUSE SUPERVISOR: .Primary duty is to supervise Support Associates and provide the overall management of supervised living settings. Must have flexibility in work days and hours.

QMRP/ PROGRAM DIRECTOR: oversees the delivery of consumer services for multiple sites, supervises personnel. BA/BS preferred or equivalent experience of 3 years. Must have flexibility in work days and hours and a minimum of two years of verifiable experience working with individuals with developmental disabilities.

Adept is a leader in providing excellent services to individuals with developmental disabilities living in a group home or supported living setting. We need quality individuals willing to support adults with developmental disabilities in learning new skills and improving their lives.

We have opportunities in Indianapolis, Franklin, Greenwood, Beech Grove and Brownsburg.

Here’s your chance to have see your work make a meaningful difference.

Benefits include:
Paid Training, Medical, Vision, Dental, Life Insurance, 401K, Flexible schedules, Advancement Opportunities and more.

Apply in person at:
8041 Knue Road, Indianapolis, IN 46250
317-570-5903

AA/EOE/M/F/D/V

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Military Spouse Opportunity

Military spouses, take the H&R Block IncomeTax Course, FREE.

See if you’d enjoy earning extra income preparing taxes*. If you’re a military spouse, our beginning course will get you started at no charge, with no previous training required. Even if you don’t go on to become a tax professional, you’ll be able to complete your own return and help others with theirs.

Successful completion of the course could be your opportunity to interview for employment with H&R Block. An H&R Block Tax professional can work almost anywhere in our nationwide network of offices. That work flexibility could make it possible for you to continue your career almost anywhere your spouse is assigned.

• Flexible schedules


• Convenient locations


• Offices nationwide
  
  Convenient Classes Income Tax Courses are offered at convenient times and locations nationwide. So whether you’re at home with children, employed full-time, a student, or retired, there’s sure to be a course time that fits your schedule.
  

For class time and locations in your area, call 1-800-HRBLOCK.

Don’t miss this opportunity!

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New Job Posting for General Ledger Specialist

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New Job Posting with Military One Source

Military One Source Joint Family Support Assistance Program Consultant positions are currently available.

Below is the link for these positions.

Candidates who contact you directly, should submit their resume online at:
https://secure.recruitingcenter.net/clients/ceridian/publicjobs/

Once they reach that site, they can type in a keyword of Military, search by location, or by the requisition number for the state they're interested in, listed below:

Military One Source Joint Family Support Assistance Program Consultants in the following locations along with the requisition number:

-Concord, New Hampshire - 13992

-Salem, Oregon - 13994

-Austin, Texas - 14174

-Charleston, West Virginia - 14176

-Jacksonville, Florida - 14180

-Sacramento, California - 14179

-Indianapolis, Indiana - 14177

-Montgomery, Alabama - 14175

-Denver, Colorado - 14178

-Nashville, Tennessee - 14172

-Lincoln, Nebraska - 14173

For additional information, please contact:

Sherri Hrovatin

Program Manager Military One Source

sherri.hrovatin@militaryonesource.com

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Two Job Postings 8-22-07

#1 Account Manager for BHN Business Solutions

Tracking Code12845

Job Description: The Indianapolis Division of Bright House Networks is looking to fill our Account Manager position for BHN Business Solutions. The purpose of this position is the retention of current customers by securing long term service agreements and thereby reducing potential disconnects.

Principal responsibilities include:

1. This is a quota/commission/bonus based position based on retention of current clients, sales and up selling of current products and services.

2. Will call on existing customer base either by telephone or in person field calls to reduce disconnects for the business unit.

3. Must execute long term service agreements with current customers.

4. Management of service agreements and contracts. Maintenance and administration of said files.

5. Ensure compliance and enforcement of existing service agreements and contracts.

6. Provide monitoring of all disconnects and ascertain the reasons for clients canceling of service.

7. Sell ancillary products and services, and up sell higher bandwidths.

8. Provide reports as to disconnect reasons and recommend solutions to reduce client churn.

9. Follow-up and resolve client issues by choosing an appropriate course of action.

10. Trouble-shoot customer service problems and follows appropriate action as is needed.

11. May serve as a sales representative and sell ancillary services, speed upgrades, and utilize retention skills in order to save a potential downgrade or disconnect of service.

12. Will consult with GM as to any save offer relative to any competitive environment.

13. Responsible for order entry for new, upgrade, downgrade, transfer or disconnect of service and responsible for accurate computer entries and paperwork associated with any transactions.

14. Acts as backup to HSD Department Coordinator

15. Will assume over all administration of all National Accounts sales. Will assist GM in client inquiries, NA accounts and transfer's to a Virtual Office products package of products to all BHN divisions.

16. Will assist GM with assigned reporting functions as to required sales reports, and will report to Vice Presidents when GM cannot report same.

17. Interface with Advance Newhouse and the GM on reporting and other requests.

18. Performs clerical functions, such as responding to written customer inquiries, completing daily, weekly or monthly reports, and various other non-phone functions, as assigned.

19. Responsible for promoting a welcoming, friendly, professional environment.

20. Performs other duties as assigned by the GM of Business Solutions.This position reports to the General Manager and has no supervisory responsibilities. Extensive outside contacts with customers and the general public are a key to this position.

Required Skills To be considered for this position, one must meet the following basic requirements:

* High School diploma or equivalent

* 2 years business-to-business (B2B) sales experience

* 2 years work experience with Contact Management Systems (CMS)

* Ability meet and/or exceed sales quotas

* Excellent communication skills and ability to maintain harmonious relationships with internal and external customers

* Intermediate to advance level skills set in MS Word, Excel and Outlook

* Ability to use PC, telephone and other office equipment

* Organization, time management skills and ability to work under minimal supervision and guidance

* Ability to make sound judgement decisions

Candidates with the following skills/education are preferred:

* Two, or more, years of college

* Two years of management and B2B sales work experience

* Intermediate to advance level skill in MS PowerPoint

* Bi-lingual English/Spanish * Work experience of billing systems and sales provisioning from CMS into billing system

* Experience with ICOMs billing system

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Job Location: Indianapolis, IN, US.Position

Type: Full-Time/Regular

Please direct candidates to submit their resume online at:

http://www.mybrighthouse.jobs/

Contact:

Merry Juerling,HR Specialist

Bright House Networks

Indianapolis Division

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#2 Director of Recruiting at Aon Service Corporation

This Chicago-based Director of Recruiting will manage a recruitment staff within the following lines of business: Aon's Consulting Division, Aon Service Corporation, Aon Underwriting Managers, and Aon Reinsurance.

Will be responsible for developing and implementing effective recruiting and hiring procedures and practices that will result in attracting and retaining the best qualified candidates for all positions.

Responsible for networking with and advising managers on hiring strategies, practices, and procedures. Reports to the VP – Recruitment.

Manages up to 8 recruiters, locally and remote. Plans and directs activities of staff in carrying out such functions as developing sources of qualified applicants, conducting screening interviews, administering tests, and evaluating applicant qualifications.

Develops departmental policies and procedures to support Aon’s recruiting efforts. Ensures recruiting programs are in compliance with all applicable laws and regulations.

Works directly with managers regarding placements.

Ensures job specifications and desired qualifications are clear as well as advising managers on interviewing and candidate selections.

Ensures that recruiters are presenting a diverse slate of candidates and are actively pursuing passive candidates.

Develops departmental recruiting budget and monitors budget performance on an on-going basis.

Prepares statistical reports concerning recruitment, interviews, and new hires.

Makes recommendations to senior HR leadership for improvement of organization's recruitment policies, procedures, and practices.

Makes employment decisions, evaluates and rewards staff performance, recommends training and development opportunities, and conducts disciplinary activities as necessary.

Performs other duties as assigned.

Ideal candidate has 8+ years of solid full cycle recruitment expertise with at least 4 of those years in a management role in a management role.

**Excellent matrix reporting expertise required!**

Must have the ability to build and maintain strong customer relationships, both within and outside of Aon.

Excellent communication (written and verbal) and computer (Word and Excel) skills required.

Must have the ability to interpret and apply policies, procedures, and laws related to employment activities and exercise confidentiality and discretionary judgment.

Must have the ability to identify and analyze organizational needs and provide possible solutions.

Must be flexible, creative, team-oriented and process-driven.

Must have the ability to effectively coach, counsel, train and motivate staff.

Bachelor’s Degree in Business or Human Resources plus equivalent experience required.

Master’s degree preferred.

In return for your expertise, Aon Offers a highly visible role with the opportunity to impact process and create an excellent carer path.

Please peruse our website: http://www.aon.com/

Apply at: https://aon.recruitmax.com/ENG/candidates/default.cfm?szCategory=CandidateAddUpdate&szOrderID=11973

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Become a Teacher

Make the Perfect Transition: Become a Teacher

Information referenced from Military.com

As America's children return to school this fall, thousands of classrooms will be without highly qualified teachers. To help meet the need for new teachers, the American Board for Certification of Teacher Excellence (ABCTE) is offering a $100 fee savings on Passport to Teaching, a program designed to attract more career-changers to the teaching profession. The Passport to Teaching program is ideal for military personnel and spouses who want to change careers and teach.

Passport to Teaching certification is affordable and flexible. You can prepare for certification on your own time and at your own pace from any location in the world, using preparation materials available from a variety of sources. Candidates for Passport to Teaching certification must hold a bachelor's degree, demonstrate mastery on examinations of subject area and professional teaching knowledge and pass a federal background check. No additional college courses are required to earn the Passport to Teaching certification.

Currently, Passport to Teaching Certification is available in elementary education, English, mathematics, general science, biology, special education, chemistry, physics and U.S. History.

The basic program fee is $600.

For more information, visit http://www.abcte.org/ or call 1-877-669-2228 today. To enroll, visit https://mypass.abcte.org/ and enter the code BTS100 on your enrollment form before September 30, 2007 to save $100.

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