Gatlin International » Career Development http://blog.gatlininternational.co.uk A World of eLearning Thu, 09 Feb 2012 18:50:10 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 eLearning News: elearning2work http://blog.gatlininternational.co.uk/2011/11/29/elearning-news-elearning2work/ http://blog.gatlininternational.co.uk/2011/11/29/elearning-news-elearning2work/#comments Tue, 29 Nov 2011 14:09:52 +0000 jcohen http://blog.gatlininternational.co.uk/?p=858 The Andalusian Employment Service recently developed a new project aimed at establishing a European network for digital collaboration.  This project is called Innovative Pedagogical Models in Vocational Training for Employment but is also referred to as elearning2work.  The elearning2work project hopes to enhance the eLearning initiatives to support career and technical training in the Andalusian [...]
]]> http://blog.gatlininternational.co.uk/2011/11/29/elearning-news-elearning2work/feed/ 0 A Career in the Video Game Design Industry http://blog.gatlininternational.co.uk/2011/11/17/a-career-in-the-video-game-design-industry/ http://blog.gatlininternational.co.uk/2011/11/17/a-career-in-the-video-game-design-industry/#comments Thu, 17 Nov 2011 17:22:29 +0000 jcohen http://blog.gatlininternational.co.uk/?p=847 A career in the video game design industry can be interesting and exciting.  Many people who decide to pursue a career in the area of video game design do so because they enjoy some aspect of video games themselves.  So while this may seem like a dream job to a lot of people, choosing to [...]
]]> http://blog.gatlininternational.co.uk/2011/11/17/a-career-in-the-video-game-design-industry/feed/ 0 Staying on Track with your Online Classes http://blog.gatlininternational.co.uk/2011/09/15/staying-on-track-with-your-online-classes/ http://blog.gatlininternational.co.uk/2011/09/15/staying-on-track-with-your-online-classes/#comments Thu, 15 Sep 2011 20:08:22 +0000 Jacky Cohen http://blog.gatlininternational.co.uk/?p=764 For many students, the traditional school year has been in session for a few weeks or more by now. While this may seem a little early to start talking about staying on track with your coursework and keeping your motivation levels up, this is precisely the time you should be thinking about these things.  Almost [...]
]]> http://blog.gatlininternational.co.uk/2011/09/15/staying-on-track-with-your-online-classes/feed/ 0 Back to School: Study Tips for Online Coursework http://blog.gatlininternational.co.uk/2011/08/30/back-to-school-study-tips-for-online-coursework/ http://blog.gatlininternational.co.uk/2011/08/30/back-to-school-study-tips-for-online-coursework/#comments Tue, 30 Aug 2011 16:40:54 +0000 Jacky Cohen http://blog.gatlininternational.co.uk/?p=745 We are continuing with our Back to School series of articles with a post today about study tips.  Whether you are a seasoned veteran with eLearning courses or you have never taken an eLearning course before now, you should find the following tips helpful in your distance learning coursework.  Online courses allow students a great [...]
]]> http://blog.gatlininternational.co.uk/2011/08/30/back-to-school-study-tips-for-online-coursework/feed/ 0 Back to School: Money Saving Tips Beyond Financial Aid http://blog.gatlininternational.co.uk/2011/08/25/back-to-school-money-saving-tips-beyond-financial-aid/ http://blog.gatlininternational.co.uk/2011/08/25/back-to-school-money-saving-tips-beyond-financial-aid/#comments Thu, 25 Aug 2011 17:18:54 +0000 Jacky Cohen http://blog.gatlininternational.co.uk/?p=741 As part of our Back to School series, Tuesday we shared an article about ideas for financing your eLearning courses.  While grants, student loans, and scholarships are a great way to assist students in paying for their education and training, these things are not always enough.  Today we are going to talk about some other [...]
]]> http://blog.gatlininternational.co.uk/2011/08/25/back-to-school-money-saving-tips-beyond-financial-aid/feed/ 0 The Benefits of Career and Technical Education http://blog.gatlininternational.co.uk/2011/02/10/the-benefits-of-career-and-technical-education/ http://blog.gatlininternational.co.uk/2011/02/10/the-benefits-of-career-and-technical-education/#comments Thu, 10 Feb 2011 13:51:39 +0000 Jacky Cohen http://blog.gatlininternational.co.uk/?p=564 As noted earlier this week, February is recognized nationally as Career and Technical Education month. While Career and Technical Education has been around for several decades (formerly referred to as Vocational Training), it has been gaining in popularity over the recent years. Some of the benefits of Career and Technical Education are discussed below. One [...]
]]> http://blog.gatlininternational.co.uk/2011/02/10/the-benefits-of-career-and-technical-education/feed/ 0 Economy forces tuitions higher; students and teachers suffer http://blog.gatlininternational.co.uk/2010/03/08/economy-forces-tuitions-higher/ http://blog.gatlininternational.co.uk/2010/03/08/economy-forces-tuitions-higher/#comments Mon, 08 Mar 2010 15:27:16 +0000 Jacky Cohen http://blog.gatlininternational.co.uk/?p=419 March 4th, student protestors in Oakland picketed as part of  ‘National Day of Action for Public Education.’ Protests started back in September 2009 at UCLA, and has now spread across the United States as an all-out movement to fight increased tuition costs for college students. The protests  migrated to Colorado last week when about 600 people marched from [...]
]]> http://blog.gatlininternational.co.uk/2010/03/08/economy-forces-tuitions-higher/feed/ 0 New Report Gives Reasons for College drop-outs http://blog.gatlininternational.co.uk/2009/12/14/new-report-gives-reasons-for-college-drop-outs/ http://blog.gatlininternational.co.uk/2009/12/14/new-report-gives-reasons-for-college-drop-outs/#comments Mon, 14 Dec 2009 20:32:13 +0000 Jacky Cohen http://blog.gatlininternational.co.uk/?p=404 Statistics may build case for taking shorter, online certificate programmes “With Their Whole Lives Ahead of Them: Myths and Realities About Why So Many Students Fail to Finish College”, a Public Agenda report, has recently been released. Underwritten by the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, the study looks at all the reasons behind two important [...]
]]> http://blog.gatlininternational.co.uk/2009/12/14/new-report-gives-reasons-for-college-drop-outs/feed/ 0 More Languages in Demand as Organisations Try to Beat Recession http://blog.gatlininternational.co.uk/2009/05/28/more-languages-in-demand-as-organisations-try-to-beat-recession/ http://blog.gatlininternational.co.uk/2009/05/28/more-languages-in-demand-as-organisations-try-to-beat-recession/#comments Thu, 28 May 2009 20:02:44 +0000 Jacky Cohen http://blog.gatlininternational.co.uk/?p=295 The following article posted on ResponseSource.com explains that companies all over the world are recruiting employees with the ability to speak multiple languages. In today’s economy, being multilingual is an important skill now more than ever especially for a career in finance, sales, IT, engineering, or as a certified global business professional. As UK companies [...]
]]> http://blog.gatlininternational.co.uk/2009/05/28/more-languages-in-demand-as-organisations-try-to-beat-recession/feed/ 0 Some are Retooling Careers http://blog.gatlininternational.co.uk/2009/05/21/some-are-retooling-careers/ http://blog.gatlininternational.co.uk/2009/05/21/some-are-retooling-careers/#comments Thu, 21 May 2009 18:50:24 +0000 Jacky Cohen http://blog.gatlininternational.co.uk/?p=291 This article from the Traverse City Record-Eagle says that the slumping auto industry has put many people out of work, and some are going back to school to upgrade their skills. To be successful in the manufacturing industry, plant operator training can help improve the expertise you need to qualify for highly-sought positions. The large [...]
]]> http://blog.gatlininternational.co.uk/2009/05/21/some-are-retooling-careers/feed/ 0 Career Switch on Workers’ Minds http://blog.gatlininternational.co.uk/2009/05/19/career-switch-on-workers%e2%80%99-minds/ http://blog.gatlininternational.co.uk/2009/05/19/career-switch-on-workers%e2%80%99-minds/#comments Tue, 19 May 2009 19:23:58 +0000 Jacky Cohen http://blog.gatlininternational.co.uk/?p=281 This study found on the Tri-City Herald Web site finds that more than 60% of participants are worried about losing their jobs, and many are going back to school to train for a new career. Some of the most popular industries are business, economics, radiologic sciences and computer science. Medical assistant programmes and paralegal courses [...]
]]> http://blog.gatlininternational.co.uk/2009/05/19/career-switch-on-workers%e2%80%99-minds/feed/ 0 Emerging Career Opportunities for the Future http://blog.gatlininternational.co.uk/2009/05/11/emerging-career-opportunities-for-the-future/ http://blog.gatlininternational.co.uk/2009/05/11/emerging-career-opportunities-for-the-future/#comments Mon, 11 May 2009 20:01:07 +0000 Jacky Cohen http://blog.gatlininternational.co.uk/?p=275 This article from Advance NewsMagazine says that there will be an abundance of healthcare career opportunities. Online classes make it easy to gain the skills and knowledge needed to be successful in this industry. If you are interested in healthcare, you might consider taking an online medical terminology course or train to become a certified [...]
]]> http://blog.gatlininternational.co.uk/2009/05/11/emerging-career-opportunities-for-the-future/feed/ 2 Coast Guard Searches for EVM System http://blog.gatlininternational.co.uk/2009/05/08/coast-guard-searches-for-evm-system/ http://blog.gatlininternational.co.uk/2009/05/08/coast-guard-searches-for-evm-system/#comments Fri, 08 May 2009 19:15:44 +0000 Jacky Cohen http://blog.gatlininternational.co.uk/?p=273 If you are an earned value management professional, then this is a great career opportunity for you. More information can be found online at Washington Technology. The Coast Guard is looking for a contractor to implement an earned value management system, according to a synopsis of information for planning purposes published on the Federal Business [...]
]]> http://blog.gatlininternational.co.uk/2009/05/08/coast-guard-searches-for-evm-system/feed/ 0 European SME Week to Boost Entrepreneurship in Difficult Times http://blog.gatlininternational.co.uk/2009/05/06/european-sme-week-to-boost-entrepreneurship-in-difficult-times/ http://blog.gatlininternational.co.uk/2009/05/06/european-sme-week-to-boost-entrepreneurship-in-difficult-times/#comments Wed, 06 May 2009 20:54:04 +0000 Jacky Cohen http://blog.gatlininternational.co.uk/?p=270 Today’s post from the European Commission says that European SME (Small and Medium Enterprises) Week started today. The event is beneficial for enterprenuers are looking for support and direction for their companies. Taking entrepreneurship courses also provides an excellent foundation in fundamentals needed to start a business. Promoting entrepreneurship and raising awareness about business support [...]
]]> http://blog.gatlininternational.co.uk/2009/05/06/european-sme-week-to-boost-entrepreneurship-in-difficult-times/feed/ 0 First, Know Yourself http://blog.gatlininternational.co.uk/2009/04/29/first-know-yourself/ http://blog.gatlininternational.co.uk/2009/04/29/first-know-yourself/#comments Wed, 29 Apr 2009 19:15:36 +0000 Jacky Cohen http://blog.gatlininternational.co.uk/?p=264 In this post from The Wall Street Journal, Alexandra Levit explains that assessing your skills and interests can help you choose a fulfilling career path. Taking a career test and enrolling in various online learning courses can be an effective way to find the industry that’s right for you. When it comes to career reinvention, [...]
]]> http://blog.gatlininternational.co.uk/2009/04/29/first-know-yourself/feed/ 0 Web Worker Careers: SEM & SEO http://blog.gatlininternational.co.uk/2009/04/27/web-worker-careers-sem-seo/ http://blog.gatlininternational.co.uk/2009/04/27/web-worker-careers-sem-seo/#comments Mon, 27 Apr 2009 15:43:32 +0000 Jacky Cohen http://blog.gatlininternational.co.uk/?p=261 Today’s post from Web Worker Daily says that search engine marketing can increase exposure of a company’s Web site and drive business online. More and more professionals are turning to SEO training to help upgrade their companies and their careers. As companies strive to get discovered by customers on the increasingly crowded Internet, demand for [...]
]]> http://blog.gatlininternational.co.uk/2009/04/27/web-worker-careers-sem-seo/feed/ 0 e-Business Important Tool in Competitive Economy http://blog.gatlininternational.co.uk/2009/04/21/e-business-important-tool-in-competitive-economy/ http://blog.gatlininternational.co.uk/2009/04/21/e-business-important-tool-in-competitive-economy/#comments Tue, 21 Apr 2009 21:10:33 +0000 Jacky Cohen http://blog.gatlininternational.co.uk/?p=255 Having an e-business certificate is important for success in today’s economy. This article from The Brunei Times describes how the growth of the Internet has changed the way companies do business. The highly competitive economic environment today demands businesses to strive to create, to invent and to innovate not only products but also business models [...]
]]> http://blog.gatlininternational.co.uk/2009/04/21/e-business-important-tool-in-competitive-economy/feed/ 0 Expand Your Mind as Economy Shrinks http://blog.gatlininternational.co.uk/2009/04/16/expand-your-mind-as-economy-shrinks/ http://blog.gatlininternational.co.uk/2009/04/16/expand-your-mind-as-economy-shrinks/#comments Thu, 16 Apr 2009 18:52:47 +0000 Jacky Cohen http://blog.gatlininternational.co.uk/?p=248 The Edmonton Journal After years of leisurely mid-morning coffee breaks, you now find yourself coming into work 15 minutes early in order to triple-check that big report you’ve finished a week ahead of schedule. Yes, it’s the recession that’s making you — and your co-workers — a little more paranoid than usual. But fixating on [...]
]]> http://blog.gatlininternational.co.uk/2009/04/16/expand-your-mind-as-economy-shrinks/feed/ 2 Older Workers May Replace Young Unskilled Workers http://blog.gatlininternational.co.uk/2009/04/08/older-workers-may-replace-young-unskilled-workers/ http://blog.gatlininternational.co.uk/2009/04/08/older-workers-may-replace-young-unskilled-workers/#comments Wed, 08 Apr 2009 16:56:08 +0000 Jacky Cohen http://blog.gatlininternational.co.uk/?p=229 Business Day Gen Y beware. Younger workers may well find themselves replaced by older or more productive counterparts if they do not shape up in the times ahead, says Restaurant Association chairman Mike Egan. Mr Egan, who runs five Wellington restaurants and a service apartment business, told about 100 people at a regional economic and [...]
]]> http://blog.gatlininternational.co.uk/2009/04/08/older-workers-may-replace-young-unskilled-workers/feed/ 0 Finding New Jobs in 2009 Will Be Tough. What Do You Do? http://blog.gatlininternational.co.uk/2009/04/07/finding-new-jobs-in-2009-will-be-tough-what-do-you-do/ http://blog.gatlininternational.co.uk/2009/04/07/finding-new-jobs-in-2009-will-be-tough-what-do-you-do/#comments Tue, 07 Apr 2009 16:04:24 +0000 Jacky Cohen http://blog.gatlininternational.co.uk/?p=227 The Star IN 2009 finding a new job in Malaysia will be tough. Retrenchments loom, jobs are shrinking, and many Malaysian candidates are repatriating from Hong Kong, China and Singapore. Many people are already considering staying with their present employer rather than considering new positions. Unfortunately hiding from change doesn’t always mean we can avoid [...]
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