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This Village is not for any specific profession. Its objective is to provide overall guidance to our generation of Muslims so we can learn to survive in a cutthroat business environment and advance to unprecedented levels in Corporate World. The topics that can be discussed here are:
- building proper resumes
- approaching employers for a job
- being tactful in discussions
- addressing work situations where a superior may be harassing a Muslim
- providing alternatives
- other HR related matters
In order to achieve that goal we will need experienced Muslims who will be requested to volunteer to join this Village as advisers (a form of community work). Such professionals will have the background and experience that will be needed to help our younger generation progress in their careers. All others of course will join to obtain the much needed career advice but please respect that those providing advice are doing so as volunteer community work completely out of their personal time.
So fellow Muslims, please step forward and come and join this Village so you can help your Brothers and Sisters who need our help. Everyone else who needs support, please join today ? there is an absolute need to build a better and stronger Muslim Nation. We are a Nation at war and its not weapons but rather our educational and professional excellence which will be our way to win this war!
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has added a new journalHello,
Recently, i've been contemplating changing my career. I'd like to look into broadcast journalism. Does anyone know of a career counselor or are in that field? I'd like to find a good school to go to for a graduate or post grad program.
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has added a new journalWhen I initially created this village, I had truly hoped that I will be able to spend time posting important details that would help the younger generation in our community pursue excellence and academic honor in all fields of their choice. While several personal/work commitments have not really helped me in achieving that objective personally, I am nevertheless very encouraged to see other members coming forward here and sharing interesting ideas with each other.
Recently however I was compelled to post this journal as a result of observing an alarming trend that I noticed in our community, especially amongst the younger generation. Even in this day and age of fluid and publicly available information, I have continued to meet young professionals whose hearts and minds remain dominated by the field of medical profession, even if sometimes forced by their elders.
Based on a more insightful discussion, it has emerged that the number one reason, and exceptions of course always exist, remains the ill-perceived notion that the medical profession yields the highest returns in terms of dollar value, i.e. best salaries. While I personally would never recommend anyone to pursue a career purely based on its cash value, if someone still prefers to do that, this notion is certainly not accurate.
Firstly, I think one should really pursue what one likes to do most. Never let anyone make you believe anything else. Life is already hard and does not get any easier as one gets older, so why complicate things by trying to study something that one finds difficult? Certainly defies all logic right? Working and studying should not be torture, and if it feels that way, it is certainly not the right area of choice.
Secondly, if you still feel you want to pursue a career mainly for how well it pays, then let me confirm that the medical profession is certainly not the top paying field in North America. In my opinion, it is actually quite an average one. With the exception of becoming a sports star, a celebrity, an entrepreneur such as Bill Gates or Warren Buffet, etc., the highest paying profession remains the area of Finance, and I can prove that with evidence (see links below).
Finally, please note that the purpose of this journal is not to undermine medical professionals. Members of this profession remain highly honorable, competitive and sought after. They play an integral part of the society and their research abilities have lead to significant innovations serving the mankind.
The purpose of this journal is merely to highlight a fact that is often misunderstood in our community. I hope this information will help those who are being pressured into the field of medicine by their elders who have inaccurately promoted the idea that it is most well paid. I also understand that this is not done intentionally, but simply because over the past few decades most of our elders have not progressed with information relating to other professions.
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www.careers-in-finance.com
www.careers-in-finance.com
Note: Salary amounts are "post recession" and adjusted based on current market conditions.
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has added a new journalBiotech field is revisiting lean manufacturing practices amidst a frail economy as was seen with the auto industry in the 80's and the 90's. What this means is that job applicants need to bring skills that reflect the state of the industry. Biotech industry needs workers who have a co-op/internship experience. In lieu of this it would be wise for science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) graduates to incorporate a few courses that teach business skills, project/team management, product design, research and development, and operations. These skills will ensure that STEM job applicants have a foundation that prepares them well for industry. Also, importantly take a semester or two off to pursue co-op/intern at a company. Especially in this day and age of financial crunch it is paramount to re-tool your resume/CV for changing work force needs.
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has added a new journalYou have to select the language you want to learn www.byki.com .it even includes Arabic and Urdu.
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has added a new journalSalams and Hi,
I was wondering if anyone has had a professional resume created by Monster? Was it worth the money?
I am needing some immediate, desperate help with my resume/cover letter.
Thanks!
