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Source: The Conference Board

According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, the following are the 5 fastest growing occupations for 1998-2008:

1. Computer Engineers
2. Computer Support Specialists
3. Systems Analysts
4. Database Administrators
5. Desktop Publishing Specialists

1. Monster.com

2. CareerBuilder.com

3. JobsDB.com

4. Vault.com

5. Careersite.com

Source: Alexa Internet, Inc., An Amazon Company, September 16, 2005

A Tale of Two Job Seekers: How Proactive Job Searching Can Land Your Dream Job

By Ethan Chazin is the founder and President of The Chazin Group

Joe and Mary are fictional characters used for instructive purposes in this article. However, the approaches each takes to their job searches are representative of the drastically different results that can be achieved by real life job seekers.

Joe is an out of work financial analyst. He has been doing the same type of work for 11 years. Since he was downsized 8 months ago, he has been actively job searching, with little success to show for his efforts. His current prospects remain dim.

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TWC Client Profile: Acsis

Located in Marlton NJ, Acsis provides enterprise data collection solutions to global manufacturers. Its software enables manufacturers to automate plant floor/warehouse operations and take advantage of emerging technologies, including RFID. Manufacturers leverage Acsis solutions to improve visibility of goods throughout their supply chains, ultimately resulting in increased revenues and reduced costs. Spending on enterprise data collection software and services has been growing significantly, and Acsis believes it currently exceeds $700 million annually. Recent mandates from major national retailers as well as government agencies have prompted manufacturers to upgrade their existing data collection infrastructure with RFID technology.

Acsis generated revenues of more than $20 million in 2004, and in the first nine months of 2005 had revenues of approximately $17 million. Founded in 1996, Acsis was one of the first software vendors to facilitate the control and integration of plant floor and warehouse devices with SAP’s ERP software. The company employs approximately 90 people.

Beat the Job Search Blues

By Robyn Ryan, Career Counselor

Summer is only a memory and as autumn rolls in you can get depressed about the lack of results from your job search efforts. Summer is a mixed blessing; there's great sunny weather, exciting vacations, and employers frequently put off any new hiring until those pleasant days end. The tough part is that while you, too, enjoy the summer respite, fall brings back the urgency of wanting, or needing, to move on to a new position.

Okay, admit it. You hate job-hunting. Lots and lots of people feel that way. Too often, discouraged job hunters project their gloomy attitude to those around them, while unresolved depression can add to your feeling that career options open to you are bleak. NOT TRUE!

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