Are you thinking about cutting back on hours at work? This list of the Top 10 countries that work the least will provide the perfect place for you to live.  There is a strong correlation between the highest average wage per hour and the nations that work the least.  If an individual works an average of 40 hours per week in a year, the common number used for calculation is 2,080 hours.  So pack up the family and move to one these countries that work the least and cut back at least 400 hours a year.

1.      Germany 

·         Average annual hours per person: 1,330

·         Average working hours per week: 25.6

·         Average wage per hour: $35.33 (7th highest)

·         2011 unemployment rate: 6 percent

 

2.      Netherlands 

·         Average annual hours per person: 1,336

·         Average working hours per week: 25.7

·         Average wage per hour: $42.67 (4th highest)

·         2011 unemployment: 4.4 percent

 

3.      France 

·         Average annual hours per person: 1,392

·         Average working hours per week: 26.8

·         Average wage per hour: $34.26 (8th highest)

·         2011 unemployment rate: 9.3 percent

 

4.      Austria 

·         Average annual hours per person: 1,431

·         Average working hours per week: 27.5

·         Average wage per hour: $36.63 (6th highest)

·         2011 unemployment rate: 4.2 percent

 

5.      Belgium 

·         Average annual hours per person: 1,446

·         Average working hours per week: 27.8

·         Average wage per hour: $38.90 (5th highest)

·         2011 unemployment rate: 7.2 percent

 

6.      Ireland
 Average annual hours per person: 1,469
> Average working hours per week: 28.3
> Average wage per hour: $45.53 (3rd highest)
> 2011 unemployment rate: 14.6%

 

7.      Denmark
> Average annual hours per person: 1,496
> Average working hours per week: 28.8
> Average wage per hour: $48.82 (the highest)
> 2011 unemployment rate: 7.7%

 

8.       Luxembourg
> Average annual hours per person: 1,565
> Average working hours per week: 30.1
> Average wage per hour: $46.78 (2nd highest)
> 2011 unemployment rate: 4.9%

 

9.      Finland
> Average annual hours per person: 1,578
> Average working hours per week: 30.3
> Average wage per hour: $33.63 (9th highest)
> 2011 unemployment rate: 7.9%

 

10.  United Kingdom
> Average annual hours per person: 1,611
> Average working hours per week: 31
> Average wage per hour: $31.27 (11th highest)
> 2011 unemployment rate: 8% 

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Top 10 States for Employment in 2011

Are you considering relocating in order to find the perfect job or career? The following list of Top 10 states that are creating the most jobs is a great place to start.  As you find that new job, just hope that you do not end up with one of worst bosses of all time.  Make sure you interview the company as much as they interview you.  Here are the Top 10 states for job growth:

 #1 Texas

Forecasted 5-Year Annual Job Growth: 2.9%
Total Employment: 10.6 Million
Unemployment Rate: 8.5%

 

#2 Nevada 

Forecasted 5-Year Annual Job Growth: 2.9%
Total Employment: 1.1 Million
Unemployment Rate: 13.4%

 

#3 Arizona 

Forecasted 5-Year Annual Job Growth: 2.8%
Total Employment: 2.4 Million
Unemployment Rate: 13.4%

 

#4 New Mexico 

Forecasted 5-Year Annual Job Growth: 2.6%
Total Employment: 805,000
Unemployment Rate: 6.6%

 

#5 North Dakota 

Forecasted 5-Year Annual Job Growth: 2.6%
Total Employment: 392,000
Unemployment Rate: 3.5%

 

#6 Utah

Forecasted 5-Year Annual Job Growth: 2.4%
Total Employment: 1.2 Million
Unemployment Rate: 7.4%

#7 Florida

Forecasted 5-Year Annual Job Growth: 2.3%
Total Employment: 7.2 Million
Unemployment Rate: 10.6%

#8 Oklahoma

Forecasted 5-Year Annual Job Growth: 2.3%
Total Employment: 1.6 Million
Unemployment Rate: 5.9%

#9 Georgia

Forecasted 5-Year Annual Job Growth: 2.2%
Total Employment: 3.8 Million
Unemployment Rate: 10.3%

#10 Oregon

Forecasted 5-Year Annual Job Growth: 2.2%
Total Employment: 1.6 Million
Unemployment Rate: 9.6%

 

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Which jobs would you put in the Top 10 most stressful careers?  Some careers are not what automatically come to mind when you think of jobs that would make the list.  Since April is Stress Awareness month, the folks at CareerCast conducted a survey of over 200 jobs to rank the stress level in each career.  If you are located in a great location like San Diego or Hawaii  – Is your stress level reduced?

Here are the Top 10 Most Stressful jobs according to the survey:

1.     Commercial Pilot

2.     Public Relations Officer

3.     Corporate Executive (Senior)

4.     Photojournalist

5.     Newscaster

6.     Advertising Account Executive

7.     Architect

8.     Stockbroker

9.     Emergency Medical Technician (EMT)

10.     Real Estate Agent

What job or careers do think is missing from this Top 10 list?  Did your job make the list?

 

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Are you looking for a new career that will challenge and invigorate along with pay the bills?  Computers and math appear to continue to be in high demand but there are also a few surprises on this list. Many of these jobs are most likely available at some of the most admired companies.  The folks at Careercast have compiled a list based on Work Environment, Stress & Physical demands and ranked the Top 10 jobs for 2011. 

Here are the Top 10 jobs with average annual salaries.

1. Software engineer — $87,140

2. Mathematician — $94,178

3. Actuary — $87,204

4. Statistician — $73,208

5. Computer systems analyst — $77,153

6. Meteorologist — $85,210

7. Biologist — $74,278

8. Historian — $63,208

9. Audiologist — $63,144

10. Dental Hygienist — $67,107

Which of these jobs best suits your set of skills? 

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Looking for a job can be tough in this economy.  Job searches are tough in a good economy.  Make sure that you follow a few of these tips to ensure that your resume stands out as one of the most professional.  Then send it off to one of the companies list on FasList's  Best Places to Work.  Let’s get started tuning up your resume:

·         Leave off your Hobbies and Interests:  As a hiring manager, it always concerned me when prospects put more than I wanted to know.

·         Make sure every comment is positive:  Negativity on a resume is sure way to end up in the trash can.

·         Customize (a little) the objective to the company: You may feel it is about you but it is about them. 

·         Picture: If they want to see your picture – they can go to Linked-In.  Make sure your FaceBook and MySpace profile is appropriate for a job seeker.  Yes – we do check.

Best of luck in your job search.  We have posted a list of the Best Places to Work for you. Enjoy.

 

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