Have you ever seen those t-shirts that say "I Love New York" with a picture of an apple on them, that are usually only sold to tourists? As a former New York resident, I always smile when I see one. Today, we will be using the concept to take you on a corporate team building treasure hunt across Manhattan. While we're at it, you'll have an opportunity to see some of the wonders of New York and maybe learn a little about the history of this great metropolis.
If the opening paragraph piqued your interest then you are a potential client for a New York style team building activity. As a business owner or manager, your most difficult dilemmas will often arise as a result of employees not working together as effectively as you would like. Team building activities, like the "I Love New York" Treasure Hunt mentioned above, can help build a sense of unity and purpose in your staff.
Here's how it works. Let's say you have twenty employees in a department and their deadlines are getting missed more and more often as time goes on. You check the schedule and can see clearly that the workload isn't too heavy, but you can also see that some members of the team are working as individuals, not as team members. You call a corporate team building company and they set you up to do an activity that will get the team back on track.
In the example, "I Love New York" Treasure Hunt participants split up into teams. Next, a list of locations is given to each team and at each location there is a clue to answer. These answers are not obvious so the team has to work together to answer them quickly.
When you get back to the starting point, scores are added and teams see their placement, but more then that, it is now time to look a little deeper and see what really went on. The physical hunt is over but a discussion is led by the team building facilitator to see exactly what went on during the hunt - teamwork-wise. When the discussion is over, the team and leader's insights have helped everyone understand more about how they work together. They also have figured out how to take what they have learned and use it to make improvements in the future. So, not only did the teams have fun and bond during the treasure hunt, but because the team took the time afterwards to have a group discussion, they can bring positive changes back to the workplace.
This is just one of many team building events offered in New York City. Remember though, professional team building activities are a lot of fun but should be designed to provide a learning experience for the participants. The goal is an experience that will be designed to help build a positive and productive workforce
Friday, 27 February 2009
Working in New York
Working and playing in New York City is exciting and profitable, however housing is expensive. For this reason, many people move to New Jersey along the Midtown Direct train line. If you are considering a move to New Jersey, take a good look at Morristown. The commute to your downtown office is short, while keeping your home life worlds away from the chaos of New York City. Morristown has many great housing opportunities along with charming neighborhoods and restaurants.
The United States Census Bureau states that Morristown NJ encompasses approximately three square miles with a population of 6300 people per mile. Nearly 23 percent of all homes have children under the age of eighteen. This is because Morristown is an ideal place to raise a family. The median household income for the city was $57,563, according to the 2000 census.
Morristown has a rich history. It was settled around 1715 by Presbyterians from Connecticut and New York. It was originally called the village of New Hanover. Morristown was a key encampment for George Washington and the Continental Army in 1777 because of its strategic location between Philadelphia and New York as well as its natural resources and local industries. It was also the site of a second encampment in 1779 and 1780 at a site in the city called Jockey Hollow. This area is a part of the Morristown National Historical Park, along with the Ford Mansion and Fort Nonsense.
Other famous historical figures are found in the history annals of Morristown. During Washington's stay, Benedict Arnold was court martialed at Dickerson's Tavern on Spring Street in Morristown. It wasn't due to treason, but rather from profiteering military supplies. Alexander Hamilton Alexander Hamilton married Betsy Schuyler at a home on Olyphant Place. It is now owned and operated by the Daughters of the American Revolution as the Schuyler-Hamilton House.
The city holds four major festivals every year. They are the Fall Festival, Christmas on the Green, the annual St. Patrick's Day Parade and First Night Morris.
Present day Morristown is just as remarkable as its history. In addition to an excellent public school system, Morristown is home to several private schools. The Red Oaks School is a Montessori school serving students from pre-school through grade six. Assumption Roman Catholic grade school and The Peck School are outstanding day schools for younger children. The Delbarton School is an all boys Catholic school. Villa Walsh Academy is a Catholic college prep school conducted by the Religious Teachers Filippini, and Morristown-Beard School is a private co-ed school for students in grades six to 12.
The city of Morristown New Jersey offers so many housing options. Whether you are looking for a townhome, condominium or a house, Morristown has great living spaces to fit every budget. New construction developments include DeHart Place, The Residences At Vail Mansion and Vail Commons townhomes. Whether you're looking for a colonial mansion or a modern condo, Morristown has a home that's perfect for you and your family. Morristown real estate will take you out of the hectic city life while keeping the commute close enough for work opportunities and exciting nights in New York City.
The United States Census Bureau states that Morristown NJ encompasses approximately three square miles with a population of 6300 people per mile. Nearly 23 percent of all homes have children under the age of eighteen. This is because Morristown is an ideal place to raise a family. The median household income for the city was $57,563, according to the 2000 census.
Morristown has a rich history. It was settled around 1715 by Presbyterians from Connecticut and New York. It was originally called the village of New Hanover. Morristown was a key encampment for George Washington and the Continental Army in 1777 because of its strategic location between Philadelphia and New York as well as its natural resources and local industries. It was also the site of a second encampment in 1779 and 1780 at a site in the city called Jockey Hollow. This area is a part of the Morristown National Historical Park, along with the Ford Mansion and Fort Nonsense.
Other famous historical figures are found in the history annals of Morristown. During Washington's stay, Benedict Arnold was court martialed at Dickerson's Tavern on Spring Street in Morristown. It wasn't due to treason, but rather from profiteering military supplies. Alexander Hamilton Alexander Hamilton married Betsy Schuyler at a home on Olyphant Place. It is now owned and operated by the Daughters of the American Revolution as the Schuyler-Hamilton House.
The city holds four major festivals every year. They are the Fall Festival, Christmas on the Green, the annual St. Patrick's Day Parade and First Night Morris.
Present day Morristown is just as remarkable as its history. In addition to an excellent public school system, Morristown is home to several private schools. The Red Oaks School is a Montessori school serving students from pre-school through grade six. Assumption Roman Catholic grade school and The Peck School are outstanding day schools for younger children. The Delbarton School is an all boys Catholic school. Villa Walsh Academy is a Catholic college prep school conducted by the Religious Teachers Filippini, and Morristown-Beard School is a private co-ed school for students in grades six to 12.
The city of Morristown New Jersey offers so many housing options. Whether you are looking for a townhome, condominium or a house, Morristown has great living spaces to fit every budget. New construction developments include DeHart Place, The Residences At Vail Mansion and Vail Commons townhomes. Whether you're looking for a colonial mansion or a modern condo, Morristown has a home that's perfect for you and your family. Morristown real estate will take you out of the hectic city life while keeping the commute close enough for work opportunities and exciting nights in New York City.
Working in New York
Working and playing in New York City is exciting and profitable, however housing is expensive. For this reason, many people move to New Jersey along the Midtown Direct train line. If you are considering a move to New Jersey, take a good look at Morristown. The commute to your downtown office is short, while keeping your home life worlds away from the chaos of New York City. Morristown has many great housing opportunities along with charming neighborhoods and restaurants.
The United States Census Bureau states that Morristown NJ encompasses approximately three square miles with a population of 6300 people per mile. Nearly 23 percent of all homes have children under the age of eighteen. This is because Morristown is an ideal place to raise a family. The median household income for the city was $57,563, according to the 2000 census.
Morristown has a rich history. It was settled around 1715 by Presbyterians from Connecticut and New York. It was originally called the village of New Hanover. Morristown was a key encampment for George Washington and the Continental Army in 1777 because of its strategic location between Philadelphia and New York as well as its natural resources and local industries. It was also the site of a second encampment in 1779 and 1780 at a site in the city called Jockey Hollow. This area is a part of the Morristown National Historical Park, along with the Ford Mansion and Fort Nonsense.
Other famous historical figures are found in the history annals of Morristown. During Washington's stay, Benedict Arnold was court martialed at Dickerson's Tavern on Spring Street in Morristown. It wasn't due to treason, but rather from profiteering military supplies. Alexander Hamilton Alexander Hamilton married Betsy Schuyler at a home on Olyphant Place. It is now owned and operated by the Daughters of the American Revolution as the Schuyler-Hamilton House.
The city holds four major festivals every year. They are the Fall Festival, Christmas on the Green, the annual St. Patrick's Day Parade and First Night Morris.
Present day Morristown is just as remarkable as its history. In addition to an excellent public school system, Morristown is home to several private schools. The Red Oaks School is a Montessori school serving students from pre-school through grade six. Assumption Roman Catholic grade school and The Peck School are outstanding day schools for younger children. The Delbarton School is an all boys Catholic school. Villa Walsh Academy is a Catholic college prep school conducted by the Religious Teachers Filippini, and Morristown-Beard School is a private co-ed school for students in grades six to 12.
The city of Morristown New Jersey offers so many housing options. Whether you are looking for a townhome, condominium or a house, Morristown has great living spaces to fit every budget. New construction developments include DeHart Place, The Residences At Vail Mansion and Vail Commons townhomes. Whether you're looking for a colonial mansion or a modern condo, Morristown has a home that's perfect for you and your family. Morristown real estate will take you out of the hectic city life while keeping the commute close enough for work opportunities and exciting nights in New York City.
The United States Census Bureau states that Morristown NJ encompasses approximately three square miles with a population of 6300 people per mile. Nearly 23 percent of all homes have children under the age of eighteen. This is because Morristown is an ideal place to raise a family. The median household income for the city was $57,563, according to the 2000 census.
Morristown has a rich history. It was settled around 1715 by Presbyterians from Connecticut and New York. It was originally called the village of New Hanover. Morristown was a key encampment for George Washington and the Continental Army in 1777 because of its strategic location between Philadelphia and New York as well as its natural resources and local industries. It was also the site of a second encampment in 1779 and 1780 at a site in the city called Jockey Hollow. This area is a part of the Morristown National Historical Park, along with the Ford Mansion and Fort Nonsense.
Other famous historical figures are found in the history annals of Morristown. During Washington's stay, Benedict Arnold was court martialed at Dickerson's Tavern on Spring Street in Morristown. It wasn't due to treason, but rather from profiteering military supplies. Alexander Hamilton Alexander Hamilton married Betsy Schuyler at a home on Olyphant Place. It is now owned and operated by the Daughters of the American Revolution as the Schuyler-Hamilton House.
The city holds four major festivals every year. They are the Fall Festival, Christmas on the Green, the annual St. Patrick's Day Parade and First Night Morris.
Present day Morristown is just as remarkable as its history. In addition to an excellent public school system, Morristown is home to several private schools. The Red Oaks School is a Montessori school serving students from pre-school through grade six. Assumption Roman Catholic grade school and The Peck School are outstanding day schools for younger children. The Delbarton School is an all boys Catholic school. Villa Walsh Academy is a Catholic college prep school conducted by the Religious Teachers Filippini, and Morristown-Beard School is a private co-ed school for students in grades six to 12.
The city of Morristown New Jersey offers so many housing options. Whether you are looking for a townhome, condominium or a house, Morristown has great living spaces to fit every budget. New construction developments include DeHart Place, The Residences At Vail Mansion and Vail Commons townhomes. Whether you're looking for a colonial mansion or a modern condo, Morristown has a home that's perfect for you and your family. Morristown real estate will take you out of the hectic city life while keeping the commute close enough for work opportunities and exciting nights in New York City.
My Success in New York
That we live in a time of relentless and pervasive change is no longer news to anyone. There is one important implication of this situation that continues to be a challenge. That is that our employees need to continually change their behavior to adapt to the world around them.
My work of helping companies develop more effective sales organizations always involves making changes in the company. And sooner or later, that means that some of the employees must make significant changes in the ways that they think about, and do, their jobs.
This is particularly true of the sales people, who must decide to change their behavior and to implement the best practices that I teach. Beyond that, ultimately, helping people change is the work of every executive, manager, consultant and trainer.
Which brings us to the heart of this article. What is it that empowers some people to change smoothly and effortlessly, while getting others to modify their behavior seems like moving a mountain? What is the fundamental building block for individuals that, more than anything else, equips them to successfully implement change?
It is something that is becoming increasingly rare -- a motivating sense of personal responsibility. That is, a deep and imbiding belief that one is responsible for one's own behavior as well as the consequences of that behavior.
That seems so basic and common sense, yet I am constantly amazed by how few people actually exhibit it. Over and over in my work in developing sales people and their managers, I'm struck by how many people fail to accept responsibility for their own success or lack of it.
It's far more popular to be a victim. We have all shook our heads sadly over some newspaper account of someone who commits some act of irresponsibility, and then successfully sues someone else. In our litigious world, being a victim often pays. That is an unfortunate consequence of an unhealthy belief.
As long as we view ourselves as victims, we're unable to change ourselves or our circumstances and achieve better results. It is not our fault that we're not doing better, we tell ourselves. Someone else caused it. And because it's someone else's doing, the power to fix it and make it better is with some one else. We're powerless to fix it.
While few people admit it, or even realize it consciously, this "victim attitude," the direct opposite of personal responsibility, is very common, and embraced to some degree by most of us. This is especially true of sales people, who could always do better if only something were different - something that someone else controls. If only... we had lower prices ...our quality was better ...the boss was more understanding ...customer service was more responsive ...you know the litany because you've chanted it.
My wife is a crises counselor. One of the biggest eye-openers for her occurred when she realized that she was counseling the same people over and over again. You'd think, as she did, that a crisis would be an isolated event. Not so. Many of her clients find themselves lurching from one crisis to another. Why? Because they don't make the changes in their behavior and character that got them into the crises in the first place. At some deep level, they see themselves as victims, not personally responsible for their own character, their own behavior, and the consequences that behavior brings. Where there is no sense of personal responsibility, there is little hope for positive change.
I had a personal experience that brought this lesson home to me in a way that I will never forget.
I had been the number one salesperson in the nation for a company - my first full time professional sales job. I had it made: adequate salary, good benefits, company car, bonus potential, and the respect of my employer and colleagues. But the long term opportunities were limited, and I decided to move onto a job that was 180 degrees different. I took a position selling surgical staplers to hospitals. It was a leap from the secure job I had to one that paid straight commission, required you to buy your own samples and literature from the company, and provided only six months of a draw to begin.
But I was cocky, filled with the success of my previous job, and sure that I could make this work also. It wasn't hasty. I looked at the amount of existing business in the territory I was slated to get, and determined that if I could double the business with in six months—a doable task, I was assured - I'd be back making about what I was used to. Then, as I increased the business, my income and life style would evidence the difference
It all sounded good, and I left my old job, and arrived in New York City for six weeks of intensive training on the new one. During the time that I was there, my district manager moved on, and was replaced. When I arrived home after the training, he was anxious to meet with me. In our first meeting, before I had a chance to begin working, he informed me that he had revised the sales territories. The territory that I thought I had -- the one I was hired for - was not the one I was going to get. Instead, I was going to receive just a fraction of that.
The new territory only contained about 1/3 of the existing business of the previous one. This change meant my plans for making a living were shot. It now became an impossible task.
I was upset and angry. How could they do that to me? I immediately began to look for another job. Determined to quickly leave this unethical, uncaring company.
Things got worse. As I interviewed several companies, I discovered that they saw me as the problem. Instead of understanding what the company had done to me, they thought I was an opportunist who was looking for an easy way out. It became clear that no one else was going to hire me!
I grew more and more angry and bitter. In addition, I had little success selling the staplers. After six months, my temporary draw came to an end. I owed the company $10,000, was making almost nothing, and had no prospects for another job. I felt squeezed between the proverbial rock and hard place. I was a victim of a dirty deal.
Then, out of the blue one day, I had an inspiration. It was me! The problem was me! Yes, the company had treated me poorly. Yes, they had been unethical and uncaring. But, the product was still exciting, and the opportunity still great. The real problem was my attitude - my bitterness and anger were getting in the way of everything.
I was responsible for my own behavior, my own thoughts, and my own attitude. When I had the realization that it was me, I felt like a thousand pounds had been lifted from my shoulders. If the problem was me, then I could change! If the problem was somebody else, then I was a victim, and powerless to do anything about it. What a motivational and exhilarating realization. I began to work on my attitude. I began to take control of my thoughts. I looked up Bible verses that were very inspiriting. Versus like, "If God is for you, who can be against you?" "If you have faith like a mustard seed..." I wrote them down on 3X5 cards. Then, as I drove into my territory every day along I-96 in Detroit, I held them in my hand on the steering wheel, and read them over and over to myself. Slowly I began to do away with my bitter attitude, and replace it with hope and expectation.
My results began to change also. Things began to go better. Six months later, I had paid off the debt to the company, and was making more money then I thought possible. The job became more fun, more financially rewarding and more fulfilling then anything I ever expected.
The turning point for me occurred at the moment I accepted personal responsibility for my circumstances.
Once again, the lesson is clear: When there is no acceptance of personal responsibility, there is little hope for positive change. Where there is a personal responsibility the future holds unlimited potential.
Your struggle to bring about significant change in your organization will depend on the depth to which your employees embrace their responsibility to make personal changes. Your efforts to improve the productivity of your sales force will ultimately depend on the degree to which your sales force accepts personal responsibility to make the changes in behavior that will improve their results.
Can you instill a sense of personal responsibility if it is lacking?
This is one of those aspects of character that is always easier to hire then to instill. In other words, if you hire people who already have a sense of personal responsibility, your job will be much easier.
However, if some of your current employees lack this characteristic in sufficient quantity, it is not hopeless. By understanding the importance of this quality of character, and regularly making it a part of your conversations, you can raise the awareness of this fundamental building block for implementing change. Talk about it, write about it, and preach it in company meetings in the hope that many of your employees will see the light, in the same way that I did.
My work of helping companies develop more effective sales organizations always involves making changes in the company. And sooner or later, that means that some of the employees must make significant changes in the ways that they think about, and do, their jobs.
This is particularly true of the sales people, who must decide to change their behavior and to implement the best practices that I teach. Beyond that, ultimately, helping people change is the work of every executive, manager, consultant and trainer.
Which brings us to the heart of this article. What is it that empowers some people to change smoothly and effortlessly, while getting others to modify their behavior seems like moving a mountain? What is the fundamental building block for individuals that, more than anything else, equips them to successfully implement change?
It is something that is becoming increasingly rare -- a motivating sense of personal responsibility. That is, a deep and imbiding belief that one is responsible for one's own behavior as well as the consequences of that behavior.
That seems so basic and common sense, yet I am constantly amazed by how few people actually exhibit it. Over and over in my work in developing sales people and their managers, I'm struck by how many people fail to accept responsibility for their own success or lack of it.
It's far more popular to be a victim. We have all shook our heads sadly over some newspaper account of someone who commits some act of irresponsibility, and then successfully sues someone else. In our litigious world, being a victim often pays. That is an unfortunate consequence of an unhealthy belief.
As long as we view ourselves as victims, we're unable to change ourselves or our circumstances and achieve better results. It is not our fault that we're not doing better, we tell ourselves. Someone else caused it. And because it's someone else's doing, the power to fix it and make it better is with some one else. We're powerless to fix it.
While few people admit it, or even realize it consciously, this "victim attitude," the direct opposite of personal responsibility, is very common, and embraced to some degree by most of us. This is especially true of sales people, who could always do better if only something were different - something that someone else controls. If only... we had lower prices ...our quality was better ...the boss was more understanding ...customer service was more responsive ...you know the litany because you've chanted it.
My wife is a crises counselor. One of the biggest eye-openers for her occurred when she realized that she was counseling the same people over and over again. You'd think, as she did, that a crisis would be an isolated event. Not so. Many of her clients find themselves lurching from one crisis to another. Why? Because they don't make the changes in their behavior and character that got them into the crises in the first place. At some deep level, they see themselves as victims, not personally responsible for their own character, their own behavior, and the consequences that behavior brings. Where there is no sense of personal responsibility, there is little hope for positive change.
I had a personal experience that brought this lesson home to me in a way that I will never forget.
I had been the number one salesperson in the nation for a company - my first full time professional sales job. I had it made: adequate salary, good benefits, company car, bonus potential, and the respect of my employer and colleagues. But the long term opportunities were limited, and I decided to move onto a job that was 180 degrees different. I took a position selling surgical staplers to hospitals. It was a leap from the secure job I had to one that paid straight commission, required you to buy your own samples and literature from the company, and provided only six months of a draw to begin.
But I was cocky, filled with the success of my previous job, and sure that I could make this work also. It wasn't hasty. I looked at the amount of existing business in the territory I was slated to get, and determined that if I could double the business with in six months—a doable task, I was assured - I'd be back making about what I was used to. Then, as I increased the business, my income and life style would evidence the difference
It all sounded good, and I left my old job, and arrived in New York City for six weeks of intensive training on the new one. During the time that I was there, my district manager moved on, and was replaced. When I arrived home after the training, he was anxious to meet with me. In our first meeting, before I had a chance to begin working, he informed me that he had revised the sales territories. The territory that I thought I had -- the one I was hired for - was not the one I was going to get. Instead, I was going to receive just a fraction of that.
The new territory only contained about 1/3 of the existing business of the previous one. This change meant my plans for making a living were shot. It now became an impossible task.
I was upset and angry. How could they do that to me? I immediately began to look for another job. Determined to quickly leave this unethical, uncaring company.
Things got worse. As I interviewed several companies, I discovered that they saw me as the problem. Instead of understanding what the company had done to me, they thought I was an opportunist who was looking for an easy way out. It became clear that no one else was going to hire me!
I grew more and more angry and bitter. In addition, I had little success selling the staplers. After six months, my temporary draw came to an end. I owed the company $10,000, was making almost nothing, and had no prospects for another job. I felt squeezed between the proverbial rock and hard place. I was a victim of a dirty deal.
Then, out of the blue one day, I had an inspiration. It was me! The problem was me! Yes, the company had treated me poorly. Yes, they had been unethical and uncaring. But, the product was still exciting, and the opportunity still great. The real problem was my attitude - my bitterness and anger were getting in the way of everything.
I was responsible for my own behavior, my own thoughts, and my own attitude. When I had the realization that it was me, I felt like a thousand pounds had been lifted from my shoulders. If the problem was me, then I could change! If the problem was somebody else, then I was a victim, and powerless to do anything about it. What a motivational and exhilarating realization. I began to work on my attitude. I began to take control of my thoughts. I looked up Bible verses that were very inspiriting. Versus like, "If God is for you, who can be against you?" "If you have faith like a mustard seed..." I wrote them down on 3X5 cards. Then, as I drove into my territory every day along I-96 in Detroit, I held them in my hand on the steering wheel, and read them over and over to myself. Slowly I began to do away with my bitter attitude, and replace it with hope and expectation.
My results began to change also. Things began to go better. Six months later, I had paid off the debt to the company, and was making more money then I thought possible. The job became more fun, more financially rewarding and more fulfilling then anything I ever expected.
The turning point for me occurred at the moment I accepted personal responsibility for my circumstances.
Once again, the lesson is clear: When there is no acceptance of personal responsibility, there is little hope for positive change. Where there is a personal responsibility the future holds unlimited potential.
Your struggle to bring about significant change in your organization will depend on the depth to which your employees embrace their responsibility to make personal changes. Your efforts to improve the productivity of your sales force will ultimately depend on the degree to which your sales force accepts personal responsibility to make the changes in behavior that will improve their results.
Can you instill a sense of personal responsibility if it is lacking?
This is one of those aspects of character that is always easier to hire then to instill. In other words, if you hire people who already have a sense of personal responsibility, your job will be much easier.
However, if some of your current employees lack this characteristic in sufficient quantity, it is not hopeless. By understanding the importance of this quality of character, and regularly making it a part of your conversations, you can raise the awareness of this fundamental building block for implementing change. Talk about it, write about it, and preach it in company meetings in the hope that many of your employees will see the light, in the same way that I did.
High Paid Jobs in New York
After you've walked across the stage, did a little legwork, paid your dues, or received your doctorate, many entering the work force are looking to apply for high paying job position. There is no secret that certain jobs and career fields are paying their employees more money, which has become one of the main motivating factors for applying for particular job titles, fields, and duties. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics National Compensation, white-collar earners are paid on the average a little more than $20 per hour, while blue-collar workers receive an average of $15 per hour. The occupational group that is paid by the hour usually receives an average pay of about $10 per hour.
When it comes to landing the jobs that offer the most pay, education is key in making the grade in the high-paying work world. For some companies, at least a four-year college degree is required from their job applicants. In the United States, there are certain job fields that have consistently presented the most appealing salary packages over the years. Leading the way in high-paying job listings are positions in the medical, judicial, and technology fields.
Overall Top-Paying Jobs
When achieving an advanced degree, many doors will open up with numerous passageways leading towards a wealth of competitive top-paying jobs. After all the years of medical school have been completed, doctors and surgeons will make an average of $147,000 per year. As for dentists, they linger around an average pay of $90,000. Looking for a career in pharmacy? Average pay includes a yearly salary of $85,500.
While police officers scour the streets in search for the individuals who lead to the bread and butter of the judicial system, lawyers and judges receive an average yearly pay of $99,800. If you've trained to fly the friendly skies and are good at what you do, you may earn an average salary of $133,500 as an aircraft pilot. Managing a company is also a rather profitable job with average yearly pay totaling $116,000 for some chief executives.
Engineers also make a pretty penny with an average yearly salary of $112,000 just for learning the ropes of the electrical and electronic field. Depending on the area you are situated in, the following job titles fetch an average yearly salary between the low- to mid- $80,000 range: management analysts; computer and information system managers; financial analysts, managers and advisors; marketing and sales managers; and education administrators
As you scan the job prospects in your area according to title, you should know that your location will affect the high pay received. For example, different cities, states, and neighborhoods display a wide-range of fluctuating low, median, and high base salaries per job description. For example, a real estate attorney in Battle Creek, Michigan aims to make an average of $87,000 to $164,000 per year, whereas the same real estate attorney situated in Bronx, New York is looking at making between $100,000 and $188,000 per year. Of course, the cost of living makes some yearly salaries appear better than what they really turn out to be.
Top Paying Jobs: Without a High School Degree
For those who did not finish out their high school education, there are still jobs in the work force that allow on-the-job training and work experience to fetch a reasonable salary. When formal education and schooling is lacking, some individuals have found profit in becoming an industrial production manager ($36,000); bailiff or correctional officer/jailer ($36,400); drafter ($36,000); construction manager ($33,600); and electrician ($31,900).
Top Paying Jobs: High School Graduates
On-the-job training and work experience also helps high school graduates make a decent living as computer software engineers ($58,900); computer/information systems managers ($56,400); computer programmers ($55,000); network systems and data communications analysts ($49,000); general and operations managers ($48,000); and database, network and computer systems administrators ($48,000).
Top Paying Jobs: Two-Year College Degree
Job-specific training and proper certification can land a two-year college graduate a job as a health-care practitioner for an average yearly salary of $66,000. Additional job prospects include business analyst ($58,000); electrical and electronic engineers ($57,000); mechanical engineers ($56,800); and general and operations managers ($54,000).
Top Paying Companies
Sometimes job seekers will search for the companies that promise the highest pay and then see where they can fit into the inner workings of the business. It is important to remember that there is always room to rise within a large company and promotions can be earned in some arenas in less than a couple of years. Depending on the job title you wish to pursue, you should prepare yourself for a highly competitive world for securing the positions that pay the most. Below are a few companies who are topping the lists for the best places to work with the highest pay:
1) Nixon Peabody: Associate attorneys within this job setting earn an average total pay of $181,000 per year, which is considered one of the largest law firms within the United States. With about 600 attorneys spread across more than 15 cities, some of the top lawyers can be found in their Boston and New York City offices.
2) Bingham McCutchen: Associates working at this Boston-based law firm receive an average total pay of $180,050, which has been regarded as one of leading firms to accept the highest amount of female applicants.
3) Adobe Systems: As a senior computer scientist, you stand to earn an average paycheck totaling around $161,000 for one of the most pioneering software companies in the world. Employees also receive quarterly profit-sharing bonuses with all beginning employees given a stock option grant.
4) EOG Resources: As an engineer, you stand to earn an average yearly salary of $145,000 when working for one of the largest independent oil and gas drillers within the nation. Employees also enjoy some of the most liberal 401(k) matches.
5) Network Appliance: The average total pay for engineers that provide support for various hardware and software is about $130,000 per year.
6) SRA International: Project managers working at this company earn about $129,000 while working alongside government agencies like the Department of Defense, Homeland Security, and the Department of Justice.
7) Boston Consulting Group: With an average total pay of $129,000 per year, consultants at this firm conduct business with an assortment of Fortune 500 companies. Exceptional bonuses are also included.
When it comes to landing the jobs that offer the most pay, education is key in making the grade in the high-paying work world. For some companies, at least a four-year college degree is required from their job applicants. In the United States, there are certain job fields that have consistently presented the most appealing salary packages over the years. Leading the way in high-paying job listings are positions in the medical, judicial, and technology fields.
Overall Top-Paying Jobs
When achieving an advanced degree, many doors will open up with numerous passageways leading towards a wealth of competitive top-paying jobs. After all the years of medical school have been completed, doctors and surgeons will make an average of $147,000 per year. As for dentists, they linger around an average pay of $90,000. Looking for a career in pharmacy? Average pay includes a yearly salary of $85,500.
While police officers scour the streets in search for the individuals who lead to the bread and butter of the judicial system, lawyers and judges receive an average yearly pay of $99,800. If you've trained to fly the friendly skies and are good at what you do, you may earn an average salary of $133,500 as an aircraft pilot. Managing a company is also a rather profitable job with average yearly pay totaling $116,000 for some chief executives.
Engineers also make a pretty penny with an average yearly salary of $112,000 just for learning the ropes of the electrical and electronic field. Depending on the area you are situated in, the following job titles fetch an average yearly salary between the low- to mid- $80,000 range: management analysts; computer and information system managers; financial analysts, managers and advisors; marketing and sales managers; and education administrators
As you scan the job prospects in your area according to title, you should know that your location will affect the high pay received. For example, different cities, states, and neighborhoods display a wide-range of fluctuating low, median, and high base salaries per job description. For example, a real estate attorney in Battle Creek, Michigan aims to make an average of $87,000 to $164,000 per year, whereas the same real estate attorney situated in Bronx, New York is looking at making between $100,000 and $188,000 per year. Of course, the cost of living makes some yearly salaries appear better than what they really turn out to be.
Top Paying Jobs: Without a High School Degree
For those who did not finish out their high school education, there are still jobs in the work force that allow on-the-job training and work experience to fetch a reasonable salary. When formal education and schooling is lacking, some individuals have found profit in becoming an industrial production manager ($36,000); bailiff or correctional officer/jailer ($36,400); drafter ($36,000); construction manager ($33,600); and electrician ($31,900).
Top Paying Jobs: High School Graduates
On-the-job training and work experience also helps high school graduates make a decent living as computer software engineers ($58,900); computer/information systems managers ($56,400); computer programmers ($55,000); network systems and data communications analysts ($49,000); general and operations managers ($48,000); and database, network and computer systems administrators ($48,000).
Top Paying Jobs: Two-Year College Degree
Job-specific training and proper certification can land a two-year college graduate a job as a health-care practitioner for an average yearly salary of $66,000. Additional job prospects include business analyst ($58,000); electrical and electronic engineers ($57,000); mechanical engineers ($56,800); and general and operations managers ($54,000).
Top Paying Companies
Sometimes job seekers will search for the companies that promise the highest pay and then see where they can fit into the inner workings of the business. It is important to remember that there is always room to rise within a large company and promotions can be earned in some arenas in less than a couple of years. Depending on the job title you wish to pursue, you should prepare yourself for a highly competitive world for securing the positions that pay the most. Below are a few companies who are topping the lists for the best places to work with the highest pay:
1) Nixon Peabody: Associate attorneys within this job setting earn an average total pay of $181,000 per year, which is considered one of the largest law firms within the United States. With about 600 attorneys spread across more than 15 cities, some of the top lawyers can be found in their Boston and New York City offices.
2) Bingham McCutchen: Associates working at this Boston-based law firm receive an average total pay of $180,050, which has been regarded as one of leading firms to accept the highest amount of female applicants.
3) Adobe Systems: As a senior computer scientist, you stand to earn an average paycheck totaling around $161,000 for one of the most pioneering software companies in the world. Employees also receive quarterly profit-sharing bonuses with all beginning employees given a stock option grant.
4) EOG Resources: As an engineer, you stand to earn an average yearly salary of $145,000 when working for one of the largest independent oil and gas drillers within the nation. Employees also enjoy some of the most liberal 401(k) matches.
5) Network Appliance: The average total pay for engineers that provide support for various hardware and software is about $130,000 per year.
6) SRA International: Project managers working at this company earn about $129,000 while working alongside government agencies like the Department of Defense, Homeland Security, and the Department of Justice.
7) Boston Consulting Group: With an average total pay of $129,000 per year, consultants at this firm conduct business with an assortment of Fortune 500 companies. Exceptional bonuses are also included.
Thursday, 26 February 2009
New York Jobs
When it comes to dental related career choices in New York State, one place to start is as a dental laboratory technician. Getting a start in this field will give you choices.
With the high demand for dental techs in NY, you will be able to choose where you work, and you can expect a higher starting salary than you could in other states.
As you may already know, a dental tech is responsible for the manufacturing of dental implants such as dentures, tooth veneers, retainers, and other dental appliances. In New York, however, you will find many more choices in career paths with an associate's degree in dental technology.
The New York Dental Tech - Work Choices
The biggest advantage to working in New York as a dental laboratory technician is the salary you can expect. Across the country, the median annual salary in this field is $32,600. In New York the average wage jumps to $38,810. You will also find there are many opportunities for top salaries (over $60,000) with the choices in work as a NY dental tech.
Unlike other states across the country, in New York you will have a broader range of work choices. The NY Dental Tech can find work in the traditional manufacturing role, or as one of the following:
1. Sales - With this growing field there is a need for qualified sales people to work for the dental laboratories in NY. If you have selling skills, a job as a salesman can earn you far above the average salary for a dental tech.
2. Research and Development - New York State also houses some of the finest research facilities for dental technology. As a dental laboratory technician you can choose to work as a researcher who helps to find new solutions and design new dental appliances.
3. Teaching - The high demand for qualified people in this field has led to an increase in enrollment in learning programs. An experience dental tech can find work in a teaching role.
Another popular choice in New York is to use a dental technology degree as a stepping stone to a more advanced dental career.
Using Your Career As a Stepping Stone
With a degree in dental technology, and experience in a dental field, many people are using their career as a stepping stone to become dental hygienists, dentists, or orthodontists. Their experience working in a dental related field allows them to take a fast track to one of these higher paying careers. In many cases you can work full time, and continue your education on a part time basis.
How Do I Become a Dental Tech?
To get started as a dental tech, you will require some training. Through traditional programs in New York State, such as the one administered by the New York City College of Technology, you can have an associate's degree in dental laboratory technology in one year. There are also many private schools that offer fast track programs, and can have you working in as little as six months.
If you've been considering a dental related career, and you live in the New York area, there has never been a better time to get started. The high demand for all dentistry related degrees makes the dental laboratory technician an excellent career path in this area
With the high demand for dental techs in NY, you will be able to choose where you work, and you can expect a higher starting salary than you could in other states.
As you may already know, a dental tech is responsible for the manufacturing of dental implants such as dentures, tooth veneers, retainers, and other dental appliances. In New York, however, you will find many more choices in career paths with an associate's degree in dental technology.
The New York Dental Tech - Work Choices
The biggest advantage to working in New York as a dental laboratory technician is the salary you can expect. Across the country, the median annual salary in this field is $32,600. In New York the average wage jumps to $38,810. You will also find there are many opportunities for top salaries (over $60,000) with the choices in work as a NY dental tech.
Unlike other states across the country, in New York you will have a broader range of work choices. The NY Dental Tech can find work in the traditional manufacturing role, or as one of the following:
1. Sales - With this growing field there is a need for qualified sales people to work for the dental laboratories in NY. If you have selling skills, a job as a salesman can earn you far above the average salary for a dental tech.
2. Research and Development - New York State also houses some of the finest research facilities for dental technology. As a dental laboratory technician you can choose to work as a researcher who helps to find new solutions and design new dental appliances.
3. Teaching - The high demand for qualified people in this field has led to an increase in enrollment in learning programs. An experience dental tech can find work in a teaching role.
Another popular choice in New York is to use a dental technology degree as a stepping stone to a more advanced dental career.
Using Your Career As a Stepping Stone
With a degree in dental technology, and experience in a dental field, many people are using their career as a stepping stone to become dental hygienists, dentists, or orthodontists. Their experience working in a dental related field allows them to take a fast track to one of these higher paying careers. In many cases you can work full time, and continue your education on a part time basis.
How Do I Become a Dental Tech?
To get started as a dental tech, you will require some training. Through traditional programs in New York State, such as the one administered by the New York City College of Technology, you can have an associate's degree in dental laboratory technology in one year. There are also many private schools that offer fast track programs, and can have you working in as little as six months.
If you've been considering a dental related career, and you live in the New York area, there has never been a better time to get started. The high demand for all dentistry related degrees makes the dental laboratory technician an excellent career path in this area
Tuesday, 24 February 2009
Telesales
Telesales operators sell goods or services over the phone. They sell home insurance, media advertising space, gas and electricity and a wide range of other products.
The work involves spending the day on the phone, calling potential customers. They may use a script to ensure they give accurate information, but also need strong customer service skills to recognise potential sales opportunities or obstacles.
Telesales operators may:
describe the product benefits and special offers
take an order and arrange for delivery of goods
enter notes into a computer, including dates for follow-up calls
read out or explain any 'small print', such as a customer's right to return a product or the standards under which the company operates.
The work can be very intensive and operators may have a set number of calls to complete within a given time.
Salaries for telesales operators range from around £11,000 to £24,000 or more a year. Commission on sales can increase basic salaries considerably.
Telesales operators work a variety of hours and shift patterns, depending on the company they work for. Part-time jobs are also widely available.
Telesales operators usually work in an office or open-plan call centre, although some work from home. They spend most of the day sitting at a screen and wear headsets.
A telesales operator needs:
excellent communication and listening skills
to be persuasive and quick to see an opportunity
to be happy working in a competitive, target-driven atmosphere
to enjoy working with customers and building relationships.
There are job opportunities for telesales operators throughout the UK/USA. Vacancies are usually advertised on recruitment agency and company websites and in the press.
There are no set entry requirements and no age limits. An aptitude for sales and a positive, customer-friendly attitude are often more important. Employers may ask for some GCSE/S grades (A*-C/1-3) or equivalent though and ability with computers is an advantage. Apprenticeships may be offered by some of the larger contact centres.
Training is usually provided in-house. It may include an induction period, with role- playing exercises in a simulated environment, before making calls to actual customers.
There is also a range of qualifications to help telesales operators develop their skills and progress.
Successful telesales operators can earn more with higher commission and by moving into better-paid jobs. Larger organisations offer more opportunities for promotion to team leader or sales management roles. The skills involved in telephone selling can be sought after in other areas of work, such as customer service, complaints handling, buying, marketing or training
The work involves spending the day on the phone, calling potential customers. They may use a script to ensure they give accurate information, but also need strong customer service skills to recognise potential sales opportunities or obstacles.
Telesales operators may:
describe the product benefits and special offers
take an order and arrange for delivery of goods
enter notes into a computer, including dates for follow-up calls
read out or explain any 'small print', such as a customer's right to return a product or the standards under which the company operates.
The work can be very intensive and operators may have a set number of calls to complete within a given time.
Salaries for telesales operators range from around £11,000 to £24,000 or more a year. Commission on sales can increase basic salaries considerably.
Telesales operators work a variety of hours and shift patterns, depending on the company they work for. Part-time jobs are also widely available.
Telesales operators usually work in an office or open-plan call centre, although some work from home. They spend most of the day sitting at a screen and wear headsets.
A telesales operator needs:
excellent communication and listening skills
to be persuasive and quick to see an opportunity
to be happy working in a competitive, target-driven atmosphere
to enjoy working with customers and building relationships.
There are job opportunities for telesales operators throughout the UK/USA. Vacancies are usually advertised on recruitment agency and company websites and in the press.
There are no set entry requirements and no age limits. An aptitude for sales and a positive, customer-friendly attitude are often more important. Employers may ask for some GCSE/S grades (A*-C/1-3) or equivalent though and ability with computers is an advantage. Apprenticeships may be offered by some of the larger contact centres.
Training is usually provided in-house. It may include an induction period, with role- playing exercises in a simulated environment, before making calls to actual customers.
There is also a range of qualifications to help telesales operators develop their skills and progress.
Successful telesales operators can earn more with higher commission and by moving into better-paid jobs. Larger organisations offer more opportunities for promotion to team leader or sales management roles. The skills involved in telephone selling can be sought after in other areas of work, such as customer service, complaints handling, buying, marketing or training
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