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How to Return to the Working World Like You Never Left

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How to Return to the Working World Like You Never Left</h1>
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Here's what you need to do to be ready for the grind once more.</h2>
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The real secret to coming back to work after a long absence? Network, network and network some more.</div>
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<span style="font-size: 14px; line-height: 1.5;">If you’ve spent years out of the workforce</span><span style="font-size: 14px; line-height: 1.5;"> </span><a class="" href="http://money.usnews.com/money/careers/articles/2014/05/09/6-tips-for-returning-to-work-after-maternity-leave" style="color: #005ea6; font-size: 14px; line-height: 1.5; text-decoration: none;" title="Link: http://money.usnews.com/money/careers/articles/2014/05/09/6-tips-for-returning-to-work-after-maternity-leave">to raise children</a><span style="font-size: 14px; line-height: 1.5;">, care for a loved one or are unemployed due to a layoff, it’s intimidating to get back into the work game. Going back into an office environment where you're required to show up at a specific time and answer to an employer is going to take some getting used to. How can you ease your mind, feel like you're in-the-know and generally prepare yourself to get back into workplace grind?</span></div>
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First, relax. You’re not the first person to go through this transition. It may help to seek others in your network of friends and family who have returned to work after an absence. Ask them to tell you how it went and what they wished they had done differently to prepare better. They may offer some insight into how they made themselves stand out.</div>
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The other daunting prospect of course is how to even <a class="" href="http://money.usnews.com/careers/best-jobs/rankings/the-100-best-jobs" style="color: #005ea6; text-decoration: none;" title="Link: http://money.usnews.com/careers/best-jobs/rankings/the-100-best-jobs">begin the job search</a>. Things do change quickly in the professional world, but the standard “who you know” is still one of the best ways to get a job. This is another area where your network can help you, or at least advise you on what worked and what didn't<i></i>; remember to ask the latter question because it may save you precious time. LinkedIn is a powerful tool for finding old colleagues, friends, classmates and acquaintances, as well as job postings. If you’re not yet on there, set up a profile and start using it.</div>
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<b>Update your documents. </b>The first step is to update your résumé and LinkedIn profile, if you have one (or create one as soon as possible). You will meet professionals soon who may ask to see your résumé and Google you to find your <a class="" href="http://money.usnews.com/money/careers/slideshows/16-things-youre-doing-all-wrong-on-linkedin" style="color: #005ea6; text-decoration: none;" title="Link: http://money.usnews.com/money/careers/slideshows/16-things-youre-doing-all-wrong-on-linkedin">LinkedIn profile</a>. Consider what you’ve done since you last held a part- or full-time position. Have you volunteered or advocated for particular causes? Are you the head of your child’s parent-teacher organization? Do you lead an intramural sports team? Have you done odd jobs? These should go on your résumé and LinkedIn profile.</div>
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<b>Read articles online. </b>Search online for articles about your industry and field. There are also lots of blogs and materials out there about career development and different work environments. Read through some of these to help you feel more connected with the professional world as you re-enter it. It may also make you more knowledgeable about current trends in your particular field, which will help you in interviews.</div>
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<b>Take classes at home</b>. There are many websites where you can sign up for <a class="" href="http://www.usnews.com/education/online-education/articles/2013/05/10/learn-for-free-with-moocs" style="color: #005ea6; text-decoration: none;" title="Link: http://www.usnews.com/education/online-education/articles/2013/05/10/learn-for-free-with-moocs">quality classes</a> to take from the comfort of home. Some are free and others paid, and subjects range from yoga to computer programming. Two well-rated websites are Coursera (which offers free courses) and Udemy (which has both free and paid). Coursera has more than 600 free courses from top universities and organizations. Some classes can be taken at your own pace, while most are six to 10 weeks long with up to two hours of video lectures per week. Udemy offers 16,000 free and paid classes, which you progress through on your own time. Prices are typically less than $100 and are determined by the course instructor.</div>
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<b>Go to industry networking or social events.</b> Many networking and professional-oriented events are free, while some charge an entry or nonmember fee. Search online for local chambers of commerce, rotary clubs or other local associations and organizations. Meetup.com offers industry-specific professional networking events in many cities.</div>
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<b>Reach out to old colleagues over email and phone and set up coffee or lunch dates.</b> Don’t worry if it’s been a long time. People with whom you worked well and had good rapport will be happy to hear from you again, as long as you make the contact meaningful. What does that mean? Don’t just send a standard LinkedIn request or email. <a class="" href="http://money.usnews.com/money/blogs/outside-voices-careers/2014/06/18/how-to-ask-friends-and-family-for-help-with-your-career" style="color: #005ea6; text-decoration: none;" title="Link: http://money.usnews.com/money/blogs/outside-voices-careers/2014/06/18/how-to-ask-friends-and-family-for-help-with-your-career">Personalize each one</a> with a few details on what’s happening in your life, and definitely ask about them, their family, etc. It will garner many more responses.</div>
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If you were getting back into playing a sport or a hobby you enjoyed many years ago, you’d need to give yourself time to adjust and reorient yourself. You’re not going to be the star basketball player at 40 that you were at 18, when you last played the game. Give yourself time to let it happen. Take a deep breath and prepare yourself. It is going to take some practice, but you’ll be back in the work game in no time.</div>
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How to Return to the Working World Like You Never Left

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21 Nov 2014

11 Tips for the Newly Unemployed

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Lost your job? Here's how to bounce back and find a new one.</h2>
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Get out there! Volunteer, join professional associations and attend networking functions.</div>
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<span style="font-size: 14px; line-height: 1.5;">No one who has been unemployed expects it to last very long. The reality is that you will be</span><span style="font-size: 14px; line-height: 1.5;"> </span><a class="" href="http://money.usnews.com/careers/best-jobs/rankings/the-100-best-jobs" style="color: #005ea6; font-size: 14px; line-height: 1.5; text-decoration: none;" title="Link: http://money.usnews.com/careers/best-jobs/rankings/the-100-best-jobs">looking for work</a><span style="font-size: 14px; line-height: 1.5;"> </span><span style="font-size: 14px; line-height: 1.5;">longer than you want. You can’t control the fact that it is taking an average of 24.9 working days to fill a position, according to Dice Holdings August hiring report. However, you can control what you are doing to be more effective in your approach to job searching.</span></div>
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<b>1. Nail down the basics. </b>The people you know want to help you – they just don’t know how. The best thing you can do to help them help you is to provide three pieces of vital data. First, state the specific types of jobs you are most interested in. Second, know which companies you want to work for. And third, be able to communicate why you are great at what you do. (In other words, perfect your elevator pitch.)</div>
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<b>2. Reach out. </b>Be purposeful in your outreach. Create a list of everyone you know and systematically contact people on your list to ask for help and advice. Sending out a blanket email won’t generate the type of response you are looking for. Your contacts want to help, but an impersonal plea for help falls lower on the list of priorities. Personalize your outreach one email or phone call at a time.</div>
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<b>3. Get connected. </b>Volunteer, and join professional associations and <a class="" href="http://money.usnews.com/money/blogs/outside-voices-careers/2014/06/04/how-to-become-a-networking-superstar" style="color: #005ea6; text-decoration: none;" title="Link: null">networking groups</a> for job seekers. Connecting with unemployed and employed professionals helps you stay active and engaged in what’s happening in your community and in your field of work. When you volunteer, you are actually killing two birds with one stone. First, it provides you with a feeling of value and worth to help others. Second, you will be interacting with like-minded volunteers and group leaders who can become networking resources.</div>
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<b>4. Connect online. </b>Before you begin connecting with people on LinkedIn, be sure your profile is up to date. Once you’ve done this, begin connecting with new contacts, as well as past colleagues, friends and others you know. Your LinkedIn network should represent your real-life network, so start building it. Learn how to use LinkedIn to stay in touch with your network, and mine it for valuable data.</div>
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<b>5. Polish your r</b><b>ésumé. </b>This is 2014, and résumé rules have changed since you last updated your document. Do your research and consult expert resources. Once you have <a class="" href="http://money.usnews.com/money/careers/slideshows/the-abcs-of-resumes" style="color: #005ea6; text-decoration: none;" title="Link: http://money.usnews.com/money/careers/slideshows/the-abcs-of-resumes">created a résumé</a> that positions you as a fit for the perfect job, begin using it. Be sure to adapt it for every job you apply for. How do you know if it's working? If you are applying for jobs, and your phone is ringing off the hook, don’t change a thing. Otherwise, go back to the drawing board. Share it with trusted colleagues, and ask for feedback. One word of caution: Everyone has an opinion about résumés, and the recommendations will sometimes contradict one another.</div>
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<b>6. Take care of you. </b>As the flight attendants say, “Put your oxygen mask on first so you can better assist those around you.” This means you should eat well, exercise and spend time doing the things you enjoy.</div>
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<b>7. Consider plan B. </b>Don't wait until your unemployment or severance runs out to begin creating a backup plan. Start today. What will you do when you are one month away from the end of your unemployment? How will you generate income? Will you take a temp job or work in retail? Would you be willing to take a job outside your current city? Or would you consider <a class="" href="http://money.usnews.com/money/blogs/outside-voices-careers/2014/07/02/9-tips-for-starting-a-business-while-working-full-time" style="color: #005ea6; text-decoration: none;">starting your own business</a>? It is never too early to begin actively pursuing your plan B options.</div>
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<b>8. Find someone to hold you accountable. </b>You will become discouraged – that is just part of the process. You will need the support of someone who can give you a kick in the pants and who will listen to you objectively. Of all the actions mentioned, this may be the most important. When you identify and use an accountability partner, you feel rejuvenated and regain your momentum. You also have an external source of motivation and a fresh perspective to draw from.</div>
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<b>9. Keep an open mind. </b>This isn’t the same as being open to any opportunities. You should stay focused on the type of job you want. Keeping an open mind means you listen without judgment and don’t make assumptions. If a past colleague presents you with a job opportunity you don’t think is a fit, don’t shut them down. Ask questions, and understand why they are <a class="" href="http://money.usnews.com/money/blogs/outside-voices-careers/2014/07/15/the-5-elements-of-a-compelling-job-recommendation" style="color: #005ea6; text-decoration: none;">making this recommendation</a>. Likewise, if someone you know suggests you should speak with one a contact, ask why and how you both would benefit from meeting.</div>
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<b>10. Move with a sense of urgency. </b>Each day you are unemployed, it becomes more difficult to feel secure in your abilities. Rejection and dead ends have a way of eroding your self-confidence. The best cure for these feelings is to do something – anything – that makes you feel productive and successful. Focus on the small wins, such as getting an email response, finding a contact name inside a company you want to work for and attending a networking meeting.</div>
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<b>11. And remember the other stuff. </b>The list of things to do while job searching is endless. You need to develop relationships with recruiters, find the right job boards for the type of work you are looking for, write solid cover letters and thank-you notes, master the art of small talk and thousands of other things that will push you outside your comfort zone. Take a deep breath, and mentally prepare for this marathon.</div>
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21 Nov 2014

The Best Questions to Ask During a Job Interview

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Faced with one pointed question after the next regarding your career, a job interview can quickly take on the<br />
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The Best Questions to Ask During a Job Interview</h1>
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Your interviewer shouldn’t be the only inquisitor in the room.</h2>
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<span style="font-size: 14px; line-height: 1.5;">Faced with one pointed question after the next regarding your career, a job interview can quickly take on the feel of an interrogation.</span></div>
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But employers aren't the only ones who get to poke and pry during the sit-down. At some point, <a class="" href="http://money.usnews.com/money/careers/slideshows/the-25-best-jobs-of-2014" style="color: #005ea6; text-decoration: none;" title="Link: http://money.usnews.com/money/careers/slideshows/the-25-best-jobs-of-2014">job candidates</a> can make inquiries that flesh out everything from expectations to why their prospective boss enjoys working for the company. By asking thought-provoking questions, you can not only collect valuable information but also distinguish yourself from the pack.</div>
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"It means that you're thoughtful about the process and that you're very interested in the position because you took the time to think of questions that would be substantive," says Cheryl Palmer, a career coach and founder of the career coaching firm Call to Career.</div>
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Here are some <a class="" href="http://money.usnews.com/money/careers/slideshows/how-to-be-an-active-interviewee" style="color: #005ea6; text-decoration: none;" title="Link: http://money.usnews.com/money/careers/slideshows/how-to-be-an-active-interviewee">questions you can ask</a> and tips for interpreting the responses from your interviewer.</div>
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<strong>1. How has this position evolved since it was created?</strong></div>
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Getting a brief history on the role should clear up whether the position has expanded over the years or has been a dead end for employees, Palmer says.</div>
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<strong>Interpreting the response: </strong>If the interviewer says <a class="" href="http://money.usnews.com/careers/best-jobs/rankings/the-100-best-jobs" style="color: #005ea6; text-decoration: none;" title="Link: http://money.usnews.com/careers/best-jobs/rankings/the-100-best-jobs">the position has expanded</a> beyond its original scope (and is continuing to do so), that signifies an opportunity for growth within the company. If the position has stayed static for years, don't expect to blossom there. Depending on your career ambitions, the latter response isn't necessarily bad, Palmer says.</div>
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<strong>[Read: <a href="http://money.usnews.com/money/careers/articles/2013/08/21/9-things-to-put-on-your-job-interview-checklist" style="color: #005ea6; text-decoration: none;" title="Link: http://money.usnews.com/money/careers/articles/2013/08/21/9-things-to-put-on-your-job-interview-checklist">9 Things to Put on Your Job Interview Checklist</a>.]</strong></div>
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<strong>2. What have past employees done to succeed in this position?</strong></div>
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Knowing how the organization measures achievements will help you understand <a class="" href="http://money.usnews.com/money/careers/slideshows/21-things-hiring-managers-wish-you-knew" style="color: #005ea6; text-decoration: none;" title="Link: http://money.usnews.com/money/careers/slideshows/21-things-hiring-managers-wish-you-knew">what the expectations will be</a> and whether you have the skill set to meet them, Palmer says. But don't undermine your past accomplishments just because your route to success doesn't match up with the one embraced by the company. "You also don't want to be too narrowly defined by what other people have done. Because you're a different person, you may approach things a little differently," she says.</div>
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<strong>Interpreting the response:</strong> You may hear a description that highlights the positive and negative attributes of your predecessor. That could be a good indicator of the company's culture. "Typically, what one person has done to be successful is what the organization tends to do to be successful," Palmer says.</div>
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<strong>3. What have you enjoyed most about working here?</strong></div>
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<a class="" href="http://money.usnews.com/money/careers/slideshows/15-ways-good-bosses-keep-their-best-employees" style="color: #005ea6; text-decoration: none;" title="Link: http://money.usnews.com/money/careers/slideshows/15-ways-good-bosses-keep-their-best-employees">Your prospective boss</a> can relay what he or she values most and what led to his or her personal success with the organization. Then, Palmer says, you can internally ruminate about whether you share the same values and can envision yourself working there.</div>
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<strong>Interpreting the response: </strong>Your interviewer may commend the company for everything from benefits to year-end bonuses. On the other hand, "if they're struggling to come up with something positive about why they like working there, chances are good that you're not going to be able to come up with anything positive after having worked there either," Palmer says.</div>
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<strong>[See: <a href="http://money.usnews.com/money/careers/slideshows/the-abcs-of-interviewing" style="color: #005ea6; text-decoration: none;" title="Link: http://money.usnews.com/money/careers/slideshows/the-abcs-of-interviewing">The ABCs of Interviewing</a>.]</strong></div>
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<strong>4. What is the top priority for the person in this position over the next three months?</strong></div>
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<a class="" href="http://money.usnews.com/money/blogs/outside-voices-careers/2011/01/24/the-10-most-common-job-interview-questions" style="color: #005ea6; text-decoration: none;" title="Link: http://money.usnews.com/money/blogs/outside-voices-careers/2011/01/24/the-10-most-common-job-interview-questions">This question is helpful</a> so you know what to focus on if you do get the position, Palmer says. Without a clear expectation, she adds, you won't know what to accomplish or how to make the right impression during your first days on the job.</div>
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<strong>Interpreting the response:</strong> You may be told that you need to complete 15 tasks rather than two or three. "If these are all big initiatives that they want you to handle, probably not that doable," Palmer says.</div>
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<strong>5. What are the qualities of successful managers in this company?</strong></div>
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If you're interviewing for a managerial position, you'll want knowledge of the skills and core competencies the company treasures in a leader, says David Lewis, founder and president of OperationsInc, a Connecticut-based human resources outsourcing and consulting firm. If excellent people skills and multitasking top the list, emphasize how you've demonstrated those traits throughout your career.</div>
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Where Are the Best-Paying Cities?

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To earn more money, you may have to relocate to a coastal town.</h2>
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The highest-paying cities are clustered in the <span class="example"><span class="example">San Francisco <span class="hlt">Bay</span> <span class="hlt">Area and the Northeast.</span></span></span> </div>
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<span style="font-size: 14px; line-height: 1.5;">Whether it's to compete for top talent, adjust for a higher cost of living or meet union standards, some cities compensate workers better than others. According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, the highest-paid electricians worked in Trenton, N.J., in 2012, while elementary, middle and high school teachers working in Nassau, N.Y., earned more money in 2012 than teachers in other parts of the country.</span></div>
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Among U.S. News' Best Jobs of 2014, these 10 coastal cities consistently offer the highest salaries.</div>
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<b></b><b>[See: <a class="" href="http://money.usnews.com/careers/best-jobs/rankings/the-100-best-jobs" style="color: #005ea6; text-decoration: none;">The 100 Best Jobs</a>.]</b></div>
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<b>1. San Francisco.</b> This city has a vibrant cultural community and plenty of technology, construction, health care, business and social services opportunities. According to Bob Linscheid, president and CEO of the San Francisco Chamber of Commerce, “It’s a world-class city. There’s not anything that is not present. There’s a diverse population and workforce and outstanding sports teams.” According to the BLS, database administrators, nursing aides, patrol officers, blockmasons and brickmasons, and bookkeeping, accounting and audit clerks earned higher salaries in this city than their counterparts did in other cities in 2012. That year, database administrators in San Francisco made $96,390, which is almost $20,000 more than the national average for this position. </div>
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According to Sophia Koropeckyj, managing director at Moody's Analytics, “San Francisco has the highest minimum wage in the country, and there are a lot of financial institutions with strict regulations, so there is a lot of demand for support occupations.” Koropeckyj also says given the area's high cost of living, employers pay higher wages in San Francisco to compete with other employers.</div>
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<b>2. San Jose, Calif.</b> According to the BLS, Web developers earned more working in San Jose than in any other U.S. city. They brought home $90,760, which is almost $25,000 more than the average pay for this occupation in 2012. Koropeckyj says the concentration of tech companies in the area drives demand for top talent seeking top salaries. “Sometimes [tech companies] will poach each other's workers,” she says.</div>
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Matthew Mahood, president and CEO of the San Jose Silicon Valley Chamber of Commerce, wrote in his Economic Forecast for 2014: “In 2013, the Software Publishing, Internet Publishing, Web Search Portals and Big Data companies carried the load of job creation. Professional and business services have been clicking right along, recently becoming the fastest growing sector, followed closely by the construction industry.”</div>
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Customer service representatives, lawyers and pharmacy technicians also earned higher salaries in San Jose than in other cities.</div>
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<b>[Read: <a class="" href="http://money.usnews.com/money/careers/articles/2014/02/27/what-it-really-takes-to-snag-an-awesome-tech-job" style="color: #005ea6; text-decoration: none;" title="Link: http://money.usnews.com/money/careers/articles/2014/02/27/what-it-really-takes-to-snag-an-awesome-tech-job">What It Really Takes to Snag an Awesome Tech Job</a>.]</b></div>
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<b>3. New York City.</b> The Big Apple is a strong financial hub with a high cost of living. The BLS reports that financial sector jobs like accountants, sales managers and operations research analysts garnered large paychecks in this city in 2012. Accountants made an average of $91,240, almost 30 percent more than the national average for accountants that year. Koropeckyj says sales managers and operations research analysts function in support roles of corporate operations headquartered in New York, while accountants are in high demand to aid corporations seeking to comply with financial sector regulations.</div>
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<b>4. Nassau, N.Y. </b>Nassau is a good place to work in social services and construction. According to the BLS, plumbers, cement masons and concrete finishers earned top salaries in this city in 2012, as did elementary, middle and high school teachers. Elementary school teachers in Nassau made $95,420, which is $39,290 more than the national average. “Nassau-Suffolk has the highest state and local taxes, particularly property taxes, which support public education,” Koropeckyj says, adding that New York state has powerful labor unions and the highest unionization rate in the country. This, coupled with the high cost of living in Nassau, ensures higher wages for the area's plumbers, cement masons and concrete finishers.</div>
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<b>5. Vallejo, Calif.</b> Health care professionals are in high demand and are highly compensated in Vallejo. The BLS reports that surgical technologists who worked in Vallejo in 2012 earned more than their counterparts in other U.S. cities. Surgical technologists earned about $30,000 more than the average salary for this profession. Koropeckyj says the concentration of medical centers in Vallejo drives salaries and employment.<br /><b><br />6. Bridgeport, Conn.</b> Bridgeport has a thriving banking and financial sector. According to the BLS, estheticians, computer systems analysts, compliance officers and financial analysts earned higher salaries working in Bridgeport in 2012 than their peers in other parts of the country. According to Koropeckyj, the affluence of nearby Stamford, Conn., partially contributes to the higher paychecks, at least for estheticians, since the Stamford's residents are able and willing to pay for skin care services. She also says Bridgeport's concentration of hedge fund firms and investment banks contributes to the high salaries for financial analysts and compliance officers.</div>
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<b>7. Oakland, Calif.</b> In 2012, epidemiologists and phlebotomists working in Oakland earned higher paychecks than their counterparts in other U.S. cities. Epidemiologists earned an average salary of $120,540, which is almost $50,000 higher than the average pay for this profession. Koropeckyj says Kaiser Permanente, a big employer in Oakland, may have sourced some of the high salaries.</div>
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<b></b><b>[Read: <a class="" href="http://money.usnews.com/money/careers/articles/2014/02/21/the-9-top-jobs-for-work-life-balance" style="color: #005ea6; text-decoration: none;" title="Link: http://money.usnews.com/money/careers/articles/2014/02/21/the-9-top-jobs-for-work-life-balance">The 9 Top Jobs for Work-Life Balance</a>.]</b></div>
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<b>8. Trenton, N.J.</b> The capital of New Jersey has a booming construction sector with skilled labor workers earning higher wages. According to the BLS, electricians in this city earned more than $25,000 over the average pay. Koropeckyj says electricians in Trenton are likely to belong to a union and therefore earn union wages.</div>
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<b>9. New Haven, Conn.</b> Located between Boston and New York, New Haven pays construction workers well. The BLS reports that in 2012, glaziers in New Haven earned $80,180, which is more than $35,000 higher than the average pay.</div>
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<b>10. Norwich, Conn.</b> According to the BLS, Norwich paid its medical secretaries, veterinary technologists, veterinary technicians and restaurant cooks higher-than-average salaries in 2012. For example, medical secretaries took home $46,590, which is a little more than $13,000 over the national average for this job. Koropeckyj says global research and development operations of the pharmaceutical company Pfizer in the Norwich area may contribute to the high medical secretary salaries.</div>
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<i></i><i>Editor's note: U.S. News released the Best Jobs of 2014 in January 2014. The rankings are partially based on salary data from May 2012 that was collected by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. The BLS has since updated its salary information to reflect salaries from May 2013.</i></div>
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