The biggest provider of employment in Cleveland, Ohio, is the medical industry.
In University Circle alone the total number of jobs provided by the Cleveland Clinic and University hospitals is 75,000.
University Hospitals, Medical Research at Case Western Reserve, MetroHealth Medical Center and the ever-sprawling Cleveland Clinic each lead the way in Cleveland's economic future.
The Cleveland Clinic's economic engine generates $9 billion a year for the Cleveland economy.
If you are seeking a new career or job you might consider a position in the healthcare industry.
Cleveland's Largest Provider of Jobs is the Medical Industry
Monday, November 10, 2008
Monday, November 3, 2008
Bad News for Auto Industry
Year-end auto clear-out sales could start as early as this week, a reaction to the worst October sales, per-capita, since World War II.
- General Motors October sales fell 45 percent compared with October 2007.
- Chrysler was down about 35 percent
- Mercedes-Benz posted a 34.3 percent sales decline
- Nissan, sales were down 33.6 percent
- Hyundai's October sales fell 31.1 percent
- Ford 30 percent
- Honda 25 percent
- Toyota 23 percent
Analysts had expected a massive drop in sales with almost every economic indicator working against auto companies. Consumer confidence has fallen to record lows, and banks and finance companies are either cutting the amount they will loan or lending only to consumers with great credit.
Projections from GM and Ford have October sales at their worst level since the 1970s. And when you take into account population growth, you have to go back to just after World War II, when companies were shifting back to car production from tanks and Jeeps, to find numbers this bad, DiGiovanni said.
In response, companies are doing the only thing they can do: cutting prices. GM will start its year-end sales event this week instead of waiting until after Thanksgiving as it typically does. Chrysler extended some discounts it began offering last month, and LaNeve said he expects Toyota and Nissan to continue their marketing and incentive offers.
At Ford, GM and Chrysler, sales have been down all year, but the reasons for the drops have changed. During the first few months of the year, high gas prices were pushing consumers out of trucks and sport utility vehicles into cars and crossovers. Toyota and Honda gained in those months because they had more of the small cars people wanted to buy.
But as the year continued, the pain spread. Jittery banks and finance companies began to tighten credit standards, making it harder for customers without superior credit to get loans.
General Motors Acceptance Corp., a lender co-owned by GM and private capital company Cerberus, stopped writing loans to consumers with credit scores lower than 700. Nationwide, the average credit score is about 692, according to Experian, one of the three major national credit bureaus.
In the past several weeks, analysts said consumers getting rejected for credit are the least of the industry's problems. More problematic is the fact that people just aren't shopping for cars.
Sunday, November 2, 2008
Anxiety and Depression Linked to Overtime Work
People who work overtime are more likely to be anxious and depressed - and the more they work, the higher the risk, according to a study conducted by researchers from the University of Bergen, Norway, and published in the Journal of Occupational and Environmental Medicine, official publication of the American College
The researchers assessed anxiety and depression by means of a standardized questionnaire in 10,350 Norwegian women and men who were taking part in a larger study. Nine thousand of the participants were working 40 hours a week or less, while 1,350 were working between 41 and 100 hours per week.
Among those who worked 40 hours a week or fewer, women averaged a 7 percent "possible" depression score, while men averaged 9 percent. In overtime workers, however, this percentage went up to 11 percent in women and 12.5 percent in men. Those who worked between 49 and 100 hours per week were the most likely to experience anxiety and depression.
The researchers also found that those with lower incomes and those working in less skilled positions tended to be more anxious and depressed. At the same time, those working the most overtime also tended to have a lower level of education and to be in less-skilled positions involving manual labor or shift work. As such, the researchers were unable to tell to what extent the overtime actually causes the anxiety and depression, to what extent it is associated with another cause (such as low-income physical labor), or to what extent anxiety and depression are influenced by a more complex interaction of several of these factors.
Prior research has shown that those who work overtime are more likely to be stressed and fatigued, and also to become sick or injured. Based in part on such studies, the European Union allows workers to refuse to work more than 48 hours per week.
The researchers assessed anxiety and depression by means of a standardized questionnaire in 10,350 Norwegian women and men who were taking part in a larger study. Nine thousand of the participants were working 40 hours a week or less, while 1,350 were working between 41 and 100 hours per week.
Among those who worked 40 hours a week or fewer, women averaged a 7 percent "possible" depression score, while men averaged 9 percent. In overtime workers, however, this percentage went up to 11 percent in women and 12.5 percent in men. Those who worked between 49 and 100 hours per week were the most likely to experience anxiety and depression.
The researchers also found that those with lower incomes and those working in less skilled positions tended to be more anxious and depressed. At the same time, those working the most overtime also tended to have a lower level of education and to be in less-skilled positions involving manual labor or shift work. As such, the researchers were unable to tell to what extent the overtime actually causes the anxiety and depression, to what extent it is associated with another cause (such as low-income physical labor), or to what extent anxiety and depression are influenced by a more complex interaction of several of these factors.
Prior research has shown that those who work overtime are more likely to be stressed and fatigued, and also to become sick or injured. Based in part on such studies, the European Union allows workers to refuse to work more than 48 hours per week.
Monday, October 27, 2008
Your Birth Order May Effect Your Career
Depending on birth position, there are special roles within families, leading to different adaptation patterns and different personalities, says Ben Dattner, a New York City-based organizational psychologist.
Here's a look at the effect birth order may have on you:
1. Firstborn
Personality: Firstborns are ambitious, assertive, dominant and disciplined compared to their younger siblings. They're determined to succeed yet fearful of losing position and rank, and are defensive about errors and mistakes, Dattner says.
Compensation: A recent survey by CareerBuilder.com found that workers who were the firstborn child in their families were more likely to earn $100,000 or more annually compared to their siblings.
Professions: The oldest tend to pursue vocations that require higher education, like medicine, engineering, or law. Firstborns from the CareerBuilder.com survey reported working in jobs in government, engineering, pharmacy and science. Ohio State University researchers found firstborn children were more likely to pursue "intellectual" jobs.
Job level: Workers who are firstborn are more likely to report holding a vice president or senior management position, according to the survey.
Famous firstborns: Oprah, Hillary Clinton, Winston Churchill, Sylvester Stallone, and Bill Clinton.
2. Middle
Personality: Middle children are good at negotiation, peacemaking, and compromise, Dattner says. They are easy-going, diplomatic, and are usually closer to friends than family.
Compensation: More middle children identified themselves as earning $35,000 or less per year than firstborn or youngest children, according to the CareerBuilder.com survey.
Professions: Middles tend to have excellent negotiating and people skills -- anything that employs these skills is a great fit. Middle children from the CareerBuilder.com survey said they work in nursing, law enforcement, firefighting, and machine operation.
Job level: Middle children were more likely to identify with professional and technical staff level positions in the CareerBuilder.com survey. They also reported being the most satisfied with their current positions.
Famous middles: David Letterman, Richard Nixon, Madonna, and Princess Diana.
3. Youngest
Personality: Youngest children love the limelight and are used to sitting in it. They are charming, creative, have a good sense of humor, and manipulate others when they want to get their way.
Compensation: Last borns were the least likely to report earning six figures, according to the CareerBuilder.com survey.
Professions: Youngest children often gravitate toward artistic and outdoor jobs, according to the OSU survey. They're also successful in journalism, advertising, sales, and athletics. Those who responded to the CareerBuilder.com survey reported working in art, design, sales, and information technology.
Job level: The majority of last borns in the CareerBuilder.com survey held administrative and clerical level positions. They also reported being the least satisfied in their current jobs.
Famous younglings: Jim Carrey, Billy Crystal, Steve Martin, Cameron Diaz and Rosie O'Donnell.
4. Only children
Personality: Only children are similar to firstborns in that they are motivated to conform to parental expectations. They are also achievement-oriented, successful in school, and have problems delegating work. Research shows they are more confident, articulate, and imaginative than other children. They also hate criticism and tend to be perfectionists.
Famous only children: Jack Welch, Tiger Woods, Alan Greenspan and Maria Sharapova.
5. Twins
Personality: Because of their equal status in terms of age and genes, twins are usually treated the same and turn out similarly. They tend to have different personalities and interests, but are closer to each other than other siblings and tend to have less conflict with each other than other siblings, Dattner says.
Famous twins: Abigail and Esther Friedman ("Dear Abby" and "Ann Landers"); Mary-Kate and Ashley Olsen; Joel and Benji Madden; and Jenna and Barbara Bush
Your Birth Order May Effect Your Career
Here's a look at the effect birth order may have on you:
1. Firstborn
Personality: Firstborns are ambitious, assertive, dominant and disciplined compared to their younger siblings. They're determined to succeed yet fearful of losing position and rank, and are defensive about errors and mistakes, Dattner says.
Compensation: A recent survey by CareerBuilder.com found that workers who were the firstborn child in their families were more likely to earn $100,000 or more annually compared to their siblings.
Professions: The oldest tend to pursue vocations that require higher education, like medicine, engineering, or law. Firstborns from the CareerBuilder.com survey reported working in jobs in government, engineering, pharmacy and science. Ohio State University researchers found firstborn children were more likely to pursue "intellectual" jobs.
Job level: Workers who are firstborn are more likely to report holding a vice president or senior management position, according to the survey.
Famous firstborns: Oprah, Hillary Clinton, Winston Churchill, Sylvester Stallone, and Bill Clinton.
2. Middle
Personality: Middle children are good at negotiation, peacemaking, and compromise, Dattner says. They are easy-going, diplomatic, and are usually closer to friends than family.
Compensation: More middle children identified themselves as earning $35,000 or less per year than firstborn or youngest children, according to the CareerBuilder.com survey.
Professions: Middles tend to have excellent negotiating and people skills -- anything that employs these skills is a great fit. Middle children from the CareerBuilder.com survey said they work in nursing, law enforcement, firefighting, and machine operation.
Job level: Middle children were more likely to identify with professional and technical staff level positions in the CareerBuilder.com survey. They also reported being the most satisfied with their current positions.
Famous middles: David Letterman, Richard Nixon, Madonna, and Princess Diana.
3. Youngest
Personality: Youngest children love the limelight and are used to sitting in it. They are charming, creative, have a good sense of humor, and manipulate others when they want to get their way.
Compensation: Last borns were the least likely to report earning six figures, according to the CareerBuilder.com survey.
Professions: Youngest children often gravitate toward artistic and outdoor jobs, according to the OSU survey. They're also successful in journalism, advertising, sales, and athletics. Those who responded to the CareerBuilder.com survey reported working in art, design, sales, and information technology.
Job level: The majority of last borns in the CareerBuilder.com survey held administrative and clerical level positions. They also reported being the least satisfied in their current jobs.
Famous younglings: Jim Carrey, Billy Crystal, Steve Martin, Cameron Diaz and Rosie O'Donnell.
4. Only children
Personality: Only children are similar to firstborns in that they are motivated to conform to parental expectations. They are also achievement-oriented, successful in school, and have problems delegating work. Research shows they are more confident, articulate, and imaginative than other children. They also hate criticism and tend to be perfectionists.
Famous only children: Jack Welch, Tiger Woods, Alan Greenspan and Maria Sharapova.
5. Twins
Personality: Because of their equal status in terms of age and genes, twins are usually treated the same and turn out similarly. They tend to have different personalities and interests, but are closer to each other than other siblings and tend to have less conflict with each other than other siblings, Dattner says.
Famous twins: Abigail and Esther Friedman ("Dear Abby" and "Ann Landers"); Mary-Kate and Ashley Olsen; Joel and Benji Madden; and Jenna and Barbara Bush
Your Birth Order May Effect Your Career
Thursday, October 23, 2008
JobRadio.fm
JobRadio.fm features audio content from Total Picture Radio, Secrets of the Job Hunt and Jobs in Pods. These “jobcasters” are at the forefront of career advice. Listen at work or at home. Right now about 10 hours of audio from these shows plays on a loop. Check the Current Playlists for whats playing. Every week, new content will be added to the rotation to keep it fresh and lively. This channel is a great resource for job seekers, recent grads, or anyone who wants to sharpen their job search skills. This site can help you to educate yourself on the art of job hunting.
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Expect Your Job Search to Take Longer
The time it takes to find a job is growing longer according to a survey of 3,000 job seekers conducted by Challenger, Gray & Christmas, the outplacement firm.
According to Challenger, “the median job search among those winning positions in the third quarter lasted nearly 4.4 months,” up from 3.6 months in the second quarter.
It’s also notable that 13.4 percent of the job seekers ended up relocating to take new positions. That’s up from a first-quarter figure of 8.9 percent, but still lower than the share who relocated in 2006 and most of 2007.
Moving is stressful and expensive, and some people may simply be unwilling to take that step. But the lower percentage of relocation no doubt stems at least in part from the housing market. Job seekers who are eager to move for the right job may find themselves trapped by an inability to sell their homes (and perhaps wishing they were renters right now).
Expect Job Searches to Take Longer
According to Challenger, “the median job search among those winning positions in the third quarter lasted nearly 4.4 months,” up from 3.6 months in the second quarter.
It’s also notable that 13.4 percent of the job seekers ended up relocating to take new positions. That’s up from a first-quarter figure of 8.9 percent, but still lower than the share who relocated in 2006 and most of 2007.
Moving is stressful and expensive, and some people may simply be unwilling to take that step. But the lower percentage of relocation no doubt stems at least in part from the housing market. Job seekers who are eager to move for the right job may find themselves trapped by an inability to sell their homes (and perhaps wishing they were renters right now).
Expect Job Searches to Take Longer
Jobless Claims Higher Than Expected
The government says new claims for jobless benefits increased by more than expected last week as companies cut jobs due to the slow economy.
The Labor Department reported Thursday that new applications for unemployment benefits rose 15,000 to a seasonally adjusted 478,000, slightly above analysts' estimates of 470,000.
The four-week average, which smooths out fluctuations, dropped slightly to 480,250, down from a seven-year high in the previous week.
Jobless claims above 400,000 are considered a sign of recession. A year ago, claims stood at 333,000, the department said.
Jobless Claims
The Labor Department reported Thursday that new applications for unemployment benefits rose 15,000 to a seasonally adjusted 478,000, slightly above analysts' estimates of 470,000.
The four-week average, which smooths out fluctuations, dropped slightly to 480,250, down from a seven-year high in the previous week.
Jobless claims above 400,000 are considered a sign of recession. A year ago, claims stood at 333,000, the department said.
Jobless Claims
Friday, October 17, 2008
How to be Happier in Tough Economic Times
"One of the best ways to make yourself happy is to make other people happy;
One of the best ways to make other people happy is to be happy yourself."
Gretchen Rubin, The Happiness Project
Two ways to help others, make them happy, and increase your own happiness:
One of the best ways to make other people happy is to be happy yourself."
Gretchen Rubin, The Happiness Project
Two ways to help others, make them happy, and increase your own happiness:
Increasing Your Chances of Getting a Job
In these frightening economic times it is important to remember:
- If you are employed, do not quit your job until you have secured a new one.
- Since 80% of jobs are found through networking and according to one study Internet job searches have only a 4% success rate, don't spend all of your time sending resumes to jobs posted on job boards on the Internet.
- If you send your resume as an e-mailed attachment, when possible, follow up with a snail mailed copy on good quality paper in a 9x12 white envelope.
- Always send a handwritten thank you note within 24 hours after an interview - your name printed or embossed on the note will enhance your chances. Since only 10% of all candidates send thank you notes, this will imoress the employer and may clinch the job offer for you.
For more tips visit http://www.aresumes.net/
Women Are More Stressed by Economic Fears
According to the American Psychological Association's recently released Stress in America survey, conducted in June and August, more women than men (84 percent to 75 percent) expressed fear about the economy, and many reported new physical and emotional symptoms, such as headaches, irritability, insomnia, fatigue, overeating and chest pain.
The gender difference is probably attributable to a combination of the extra family responsibilities carried by women, especially working women, and the fact that "women are just more open about reporting stress," says Katherine Nordal, the APA's executive director for professional practice.
Women 44 and older reported feeling the most anxious about finances, and that could have a real impact on their long-term well-being, according to Nordal.
Economic Stress is Worse for Women
The gender difference is probably attributable to a combination of the extra family responsibilities carried by women, especially working women, and the fact that "women are just more open about reporting stress," says Katherine Nordal, the APA's executive director for professional practice.
Women 44 and older reported feeling the most anxious about finances, and that could have a real impact on their long-term well-being, according to Nordal.
Economic Stress is Worse for Women
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