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Archive for November, 2009

Career Profile: Security Guard

Written by admin on Nov 13th, 2009 | Filed under: Physical-based careers

Almost everyone knows what the role of a Security Guard is. Basically he or she patrols and monitor premises and buildings in order to prevent thefts and trespassing. The buildings that a security guard helps to keep secure are usually commercial as well as industrial premises. Additionally, security guards are also in demand in schools and residential areas such as condominiums.

The specific tasks and activities includes:

1. Attending to alarms.

2. Investigate disturbances

3. Patrolling the premises

4. authorising entrances and exits.

5. alert police and fire departments in the case of emergencies

6. Answering phone calls.

7. Inspect and keep security systems in working conditions.

This job often requires the guard to work during odd hours. This include hours where most people are sleeping or resting. Becoming a security guard may require a period of short-term on-the-job training. Some security guards may need to handle guard dogs as well.

Although the role of the security guard may not be glamourous, it is one that has the most openings.


Career Profile: Curator

Written by admin on Nov 6th, 2009 | Filed under: Administrative careers

Curators administer matters pertaining to museums. Although quite administrative in nature, this career can be considered as a kind of artistic job as well. The work often requires the conducting of research programs.

Curators are the one who plan and manage the collection, storage and acquisition of materials for exhibitions. But the job is more than that. Curators may also need to organise events and workshops for the museum that they are in charge of.

The experience in managing financial resources is an important skill for this job. Additionally the ability to write well is also highly valued. Depending on the type of museum that one is working in, educational qualification in Art History may be deem important.