15 Best Jobs in the World [Video]

15 Best Jobs in the World VideoThe job possibilities out there extend beyond your wildest imagination. Astronaut? Sure, that seems pretty awesome. But what if you could get paid to ride waterslides and tell how you feel about them? mora awesome. Or how about getting paid to taste chocolate? Sign us up, please. googletag.cmd.push(function() googletag.display(div-gpt-ad-1467144145037-0) ) Check out the following Wacky Wednesday profile of jobs that seem too good to be true from Professional Zombie (really) to Luxury Bed Tester. Here are the 15 Best Jobs in the World right now

4 Post-Interview Rules That Will Land You Your Dream Job

4 Post-Interview Rules That Will Land You Your Dream Job Looking for a job is a lot like dating you put on your nicest clothes, you meet questions with poised responses that show off your best self, and youre constantly wondering what the rolle on the other side of the table thinks of you. Then your time ends and you leave.However, landing the job of your dreams doesnt merely happenonce you shake hands and part ways. Here are the post-interview steps that you can and should take directly following your meeting that will increase the likelihood of your success, and fortunately it doesnt include any worrying about if youre moving too fast.1. Send a thank you note the same dayWithin 24 hours of your interview, you should reach out and thank your interviewer(s) for taking the time out to speak with you. This is your opportunity to succinctly reiterate how well qualified you are, and if you have any more pitches or elaborations on something you discussed in your interview, briefly men tion them here. The goal of the schmelzglas is to keep them thinking about you and demonstrate your excitement for the position.It is important to keep in mind that your thank you email is just a short follow-up. Keep your your polite and your letter quick, professional, and error-free. Stay on your points of why youre the right fit for the position and then hit send nothing too casual. (Save the cutesy gifs and funny memes for once you get the job.) Also, it never hurts to have a second pair of eyes check for spelling errors. Not sending a thank you note is better than sending a thank you note riddled with typos and grammatical issues.2. Follow-up in the time specifiedOne of the interview questions you should ask is when you should expect to hear from them. Once you have agreed on a time, honor that. Other than your immediate thank you email, do not pester. If you discussed that it will be a week before the hiring manager would reach out, then give them a week.However, if they sai d a week and a week comes and there still has been no contact, you may send a pleasant email the following day just to nichts von base and inquire about the status of the position. If theres still radio silence, give them another week before you reach out again. In the hyper competitive job market, it is very likely that it may take two follow-up emails to get a response.3. Let it goHeres the tricky part of the post-interview process that draws parallels back to dating accepting that its not working out. If after two emails you do not hear back, its time to move on. Sometimes hiring managers get so oversaturated with applicants and interviewees that they forget to reach out to everyone they have spoken to. Other times, they keep you on the hook in case the person they chose doesnt work out. It can be a tough call on your part when to accept that this likely wont be the job for you--but its an important call to make to keep you from getting too jaded during the daunting job hunt.One important thing to keep in mind as you decide to move on to other things is if they dont respect you enough to respond to your emails or hold true to their promises of contact, then they likely wont respect you as an employee. Your time is valuable and you should stick to that. Believe in yourself and your abilities and take your skills elsewhere.4. Keep applyingApplying for jobs can seem like a lot of hurry-up-and-wait, and it is. But you dont have to be idle just because you are in the middle of the interview process for a position. You should continue to apply for jobs that interest and excite you. In addition to keeping your options open, many experts have suggested thatroutinely applying to jobs, even if you have a job, can keep your mind sharp and your skills relevant. It will also help you keep focused on career goals you have made for yourself.The waiting period can be more stressful than the interview process. But, even if you dont land the job you initially interviewed fo r, pat yourself on the back for getting to that point. Only anaverage of 2% of applicantsget interviews. Remember that you got that far and use that momentum to keep moving forward. Someday the perfect job will come, and behauptung quick steps will help you lock it down.--Alexandra Deabler is a writer and editor. She has published articles about California history, travel, lifestyle, personal essays, and short fiction. She lives in New York City and can be reached through her website Fairygodboss is committed to improving the workplace and lives of women.Join us by reviewing your employer

Teach, lead and inspire

Teach, lead and inspire Teach. Lead. Inspire How To Become A TeacherPosted October 13, 2011, by Andrea Riddell We can all recall, from ur many years of schooling, that one unique teacher who inspired us to learn and made homework seem less of a chore. Hollywood has captured these mentors in countless movies, from Dead Poets Society to Dangerous Minds and even The Karate Kid, films about teachers who know that gaining an education is mora than just memorising facts and figures. Becoming a teacher is one of the most rewarding career choices, with more intangible rewards than any other job. With so many different subject areas and levels of education, the opportunities to work in the education and training sector are vast and exciting. In addition to regular teaching, there are also opportunities outside of schools with positions in museums, community services and health organisations. You can also specialise your skills and experience by becoming a special needs teacher, librarian tea cher or an English as a second language (ESL) teacher. And with skills shortages already plaguing the industry and more predicted with the ageing population, job vacancies permanent, temporary and contractual are opening up across the board. Primary education The role of primary school teacher is as dynamic as primary school itself. Teachers can find themselves switching between the roles of educator, carer, supervisor and guide. Unlike other teachers, the primary school teacher is required to have a very broad knowledge base in many subjects. For Amy Bywater, it was this variety that convinced her to pursue a career as a primary teacher. Ive always thought that teaching, and education in general, is one of the most important foundations of any society, so I like the idea of working in such a meaningful pursuit, says Bywater. Additionally, its very rewarding to see the great strides children make when they are just beginning their school careers. While watching and supporting t his learning curve is an extremely rewarding feeling, primary school teaching can also be a stressful career. Providing a stimulating learning environment as well as gaining the trust and respect of young children, all with different needs and skill levels, requires hard work, creativity, an acute awareness and strong communication skills. To become a primary school teacher you will need formal qualifications either a degree or graduate diploma in education. In some states and territories you will also need to undergo police checks or a Working With Children check before you begin working as a teacher. Currently, there are greater job prospects in rural and remote areas than in metropolitan or coastal cities. Secondary education The teenage years can be a turbulent and emotional ride, and high school teachers play a crucial part in the development of young people. Secondary level teachers take on many roles from educator, to counsellor, friend and guide. Teaching at this level me ans you have a lot more flexibility and variety in your teaching style and lesson plans. However, high school teachers are required to do some out-of-hours work, including marking assignments, attending staff meetings and undertaking professional training and development programs. Ben Kozel is a contract maths and science teacher who believes that while the workload in the first year of teaching may be overwhelming, the rewards outweigh the negatives. The overriding thing is seeing that spark, that light of understanding that you see go on in kids heads. When you see the end result, it makes the strain of some of the difficulties you face worthwhile, says Kozel. High school teachers also require qualifications in the form of a Bachelor of Education (Secondary), which covers teaching techniques as well as the subjects you will specialise in, or a graduate diploma of education. You may also require a police check or a Working with Children Check, depending on the state you are plann ing to work in. There is a shortage of teachers with specialist skills, such as maths, science and technology, in both metropolitan as well as rural areas. There are also job opportunities to become a head of department, deputy principal or principal. Tertiary education If your aspirations are leading you to the world of tertiary education, then this world is undeniably your oyster when it comes to what you can teach and how you teach it. As a lecturer or a tutor, you will be required to capture the attention of large groups of students from a sortiment of backgrounds and ages. While this may be a more difficult task than engaging the minds of school children, the increase in student intellectual maturity means you have the chance to engage in intellectually stimulating debate. The hours for tertiary education teachers can extend to nights and weekends, but there are also opportunities to travel both nationally and internationally for conferences and fieldwork. It is this ability to be able to conduct research in your field of expertise that university lecturer Peter de Vries enjoys the most. I really enjoy the research and having the freedom to pursue research within an area that really interests me. And I also enjoy knowing that the research were undertaking is beneficial for the community, says de Vries. To be a lecturer, you really need dual skills in teaching and research. To qualify for a position in tertiary education, further study, such as a graduate or masters degree, is required on top of your bachelor degree. If you want to teach in Vocational Education and Training, such as at a TAFE, you will also need to have industry experience in your specialist field. Job prospects for tertiary-level work depend on public funding as well as the demand for the course. Teaching English as a second language Another option is to study a TESOL qualification and teach English to foreign students. Teaching is one of the best careers to take around the world, and in fact a major reason for Australias teacher shortage is due to teachers leaving to work abroad. Australian teachers are valued overseas for their expertise in the English language as well as their ability to handle difficult classes, and many countries offer higher pay and lucrative tax breaks. For Jayde Walker, it was the opportunity to travel overseas that attracted her to get a TESOL qualification and move to China. Teaching English overseas allowed me the opportunity to get the best possible experience out of living in a foreign country while providing the security of an income and somewhere to live, and also giving something back, says Walker. There are also opportunities to teach English in Australia to students who hail from different linguistic backgrounds. Whether you are working in Australia or overseas, teaching English as a second language (ESL) does not require you to be mehrsprachig and lessons are conducted in English. This requires different skills and techniqu es to teaching in a normal classroom. Teachers require cultural sensitivity as well as empathy. Teaching ESL in Australia, your role also includes introducing students to cultural and social norms and providing support and counselling. To be able to teach ESL overseas you will need ESL, TOEFL or TESOL certification. To teach ESL in Australia you may also require a bachelor degree in primary or secondary education. There are many job opportunities in Australia to work at all levels of education, not only in schools but also in adult migration centres, intensive language centres, TAFE Colleges and universities. Studying education by distance If youre looking to move into the education sector, you could consider gaining your qualifications online or by correspondence. This is a great alternative to on-campus study if you work full time, have family commitments or live far away from a university or college. Studying by distance means you receive all your study materials in the post o r online and communicate with your lecturers, tutors and classmates over discussion boards and other distance forums. Browen Westley is studying a Bachelor of Education (Primary) through Open Universities Australia and enjoys interacting with her classmates despite the distance. I have made a study buddy that I will always count as a friend we phone, email, text and share assessment problems. Studying online gives Westley the flexibility to study where and when she wants and gain access to support around the clock. I enjoy having the materials online, especially tutorials and lectures. This means I can look at them as many times as I need to. I love being in contact with so many people with such a wide variety of backgrounds.Education ResourcesTESOL teacher sample resumeTESOL teacher sample cover letterCareer Insider StoriesAndy McKilliam - ESL Teacher, South KoreaOya Demirbilek - Associate Dean (Education) at UNSW Built EnvironmentDavid Berger - Floristry Teacher at TAFE NS WInterested in becoming a?Human Resources OfficerTeam LeaderHuman Resources ManagerEarly Childhood TeacherCommunity WorkerPopular Career Searchesnight school courses perth watesol courses government fundedkindergarten assistant courses melbournediploma for children services for 6 monthshow to become a primary school principal in australiaEducation CoursesBachelor of Education (Primary)Enquire verbunden Enquire Online Enquire OnlineCertificate IV in Education SupportEnquire Online Enquire OnlineBachelor of Education (Early Childhood Studies)Enquire Online Enquire OnlineAndrea RiddellRelated ArticlesBrowse moreOnline studyBest places to study an education courseChoosing a course can be difficult so weve done some of the research for you with our top picks for your study area. 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