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- ***Is Your Soft-Spoken Voice Holding You Back? - by Submitted on Jan 11, 2011 from Nancy DanielsWhen you look at your assets and liabilities in the business world, have you ever considered that your soft-spoken voice is not an asset but indeed a liability? If others cannot hear you, your message is not being received. Volume is a very tricky dynamic. A voice that is too loud is ...
Views: 3458 - Automobile company logos - A symbol of opulence and luxury - by Submitted on Feb 12, 2011 from Beverly HoustonOpulence and luxury attracts everyone, whether you are a peon or an entrepreneur. It lures human being from every class of the society. Cars are one of the most alluring objects that define luxury. Mercedes and BMW is the status symbol today; who wants to get a small car? With such a drastic ...
Views: 1215 - Already Looking for Your Next Job? Get Started Now. - by Submitted on Jan 12, 2011 from Michael TrustAre you unemployed, unhappily employed, or underemployed? If you are, this is the time to get your job search in gear. Below are some tips to help you get started: • How warm is your network? By this, I mean you may have 10,000 Linkedin connections, but in reality, how many people do you ...
Views: 767 - Stop Having A Frustrating Career - by Submitted on Jan 10, 2011 from Deborah Brown-Volkman, PCCAre you having a tough time in your career? Have you been laid off and are still looking for work? Are you overworked, stressed, and tired in your present position, and are unable to visualize a solution? Sometimes we believe it is the economy's sole fault that we are having such a difficult ...
Views: 1023 - How to write a literature review in 2 days - by Submitted on Jan 11, 2011 from Rose TylerA literature review is difficult to write because throughout the years of your university you are doing assignments, projects, reports, presentations but none of that involves extensive research and deep critical thinking. When you begin you look at a literature review example or two and start ...
Views: 7746 - Some of the Best Negotiation Strategies - by Submitted on Jan 12, 2011 from Joe BennetNo matter what time of day it is there is a negotiation taking place somewhere in the world. From small dealings at a local flea market to multinational corporate mergers, negotiations are part of life. People have different levels of negotiation skills or strategies where some are naturals ...
Views: 2336 - Distance Learning - Read This Before You Start Distance Learning - by Submitted on Jan 12, 2011 from Russell MichenfelderAre you truly equipped for distance learning? This piece of writing will show you whether you are or not. Many folks merely see the advantages of distance education without taking into account the requirements. Lots of folks see it as a method of obtaining degree or diplomas without work. You ...
Views: 501 - Rev Up Your Speaking with Your Million-Dollar Signature Story - by Submitted on Jan 11, 2011 from Lisa MininniOne of the best things to draw in new clients, quickly establish credibility, and create massive momentum and exposure in your business is speaking. Whether you organize your own workshops on a regular basis or get booked to speak in front of groups or associations, it works well to ...
Views: 1169 - Law Logo Story By A Lawyer Himself! - by Submitted on Jan 11, 2011 from Tammy BeckerOne of my friends was very much positive of the fact that a logo has nothing to do with AT LEAST law firms, when I had a word with him on the back-seated importance of brand mark identity in his mind, he replied, What has this fancy stuff to do with my law firm, it is a serious business with ...
Views: 666 - Ten Ways To Display Passion For The Job Seeker - by Submitted on Jan 07, 2011 from Alvah ParkerMany years ago I was turned down for a job at a company that I really wanted to work for. I was surprised when the interviewer told me that he did not think I wanted the job. He could not have been more wrong about that. I was puzzled by his conclusion even after he explained that I had not ...
Views: 1725(3 votes) - Portable appliance testing training courses – Why are they so important? - by Submitted on Jan 11, 2011 from Praveen PaiPortable appliance testing training courses are very important not just for the employees but also for companies that employ them. After all; a PAT test course will provide the necessary theoretical and practical knowledge about testing and inspecting different electrical appliances and thereby ...
Views: 974 - PAT training equipment – Here’s how you can choose the right one - by Submitted on Jan 11, 2011 from Praveen PaiOne of the most common reasons for mishaps at workplace is electrical equipment. Very often we see that there is a loose connection in the wires or the equipment itself is damaged and hence these accidents can happen. It is therefore not surprising to see a recognized code of practice to enable ...
Views: 780 - PAT training courses, why they are effective - by Submitted on Jan 11, 2011 from Praveen PaiThere are no recorded figures in how many accidents have been averted due to a successful PAT testing regime, but rest assured I am sure it has been many, Daily we see broken plugs, incorrect fusing, cuts in cables and damage to casings, In fact I would go as far as to say that most PAT test ...
Views: 741 - PAT training courses can help in many different ways - by Submitted on Jan 11, 2011 from Praveen PaiThose who have been in the field of electronic and electrical appliances testing would surely know the importance of joining PAT training courses. For those people who don’t know much about PAT training courses, the internet can be a good source to get more information about it. In layman terms, ...
Views: 812 - PAT training courses – Basic details you would love to know - by Submitted on Jan 11, 2011 from Praveen PaiPAT training refers to a set of procedures that are taught to individuals to help troubleshoot and test different electrical appliances in order to ensure they are safe for use. The professionals who carry out these procedures should be trained and certificated. They carry out their routine work ...
Views: 800 - PAT training – A must for those handling electrical equipment - by Submitted on Jan 10, 2011 from Praveen PaiIt is a must for all employers to check their electrical appliances regularly to ensure they do not cause any harm to those handling themselves or others. There are standard practices laid down by IEE in its Code of Practice that everyone should adhere to. An ordinary person with little or no ...
Views: 852 - PAT test training tools – Is it necessary to spend a lot of money on them? - by Submitted on Jan 10, 2011 from Praveen PaiWhichever way you look at it, it is important to regularly check the electrical equipment in industry or elsewhere. Only by doing this, you will know that your electrical device is safe to use and has no issues attached to it. Though there are different ways to check your equipment, you still ...
Views: 1045 - Different types of PAT courses that you might be interested in - by Submitted on Jan 10, 2011 from Praveen PaiIrrespective of what your background is or the field you are currently engaged in, you can always pursue different types of PAT courses, whether you want to start your own business or save money for your current business by conducting PAT testing yourself. You will be interested to know that ...
Views: 872 - All you wanted to know about PAT test training - by Submitted on Jan 10, 2011 from Praveen PaiA great deal of care and attention has to be applied when working around with appliances that run on electricity. Irrespective of the equipment you are using, you need to make sure it is safe to use and will yield results you desired out of it. But how can one verify the safety aspect associated ...
Views: 798 - 6 Reasons Not to Get Down About Your Job Search - by Submitted on Jan 10, 2011 from David WitYou lost your job in 2010 and now its a new year with no prospects in sight. Pretty depressing that you're now going through your savings and have to decide if you can afford to go to McDonald's for lunch or need to head home where you can eat for less. Friends want to get together for drinks, ...
Views: 3237 - What Is Meant By Target Market Mechanism In Cafe Logo Designing? - by Submitted on Jan 10, 2011 from Tammy BeckerWith the drastic increase of cafes that have sprung up within last few years have also increased a necessity for brand identification in the crowd of so many businesses. For this, there are loads of promotional activities evolved so far as well. One of the biggest growing trends is cafe logo ...
Views: 936 - How To Maximize your Income with A Program Like Silver Snowball - by Submitted on Jan 10, 2011 from Jeffrey MarxThere are many methods to increasing sales to your online business. The core process of gaining new customers of any new business is marketing and advertising. This is such an important element to launching a successful home business. Many new business fail in their first year because ...
Views: 409 - The Future of Drafting on the Web - by Submitted on May 12, 2012 from Christopher BowlingDesign work and drafting have changed tremendously in the last 10 years. Software available allows work to be done more precise and accurate within a shorter period of time without having to erase every time a mistake is made. Web sites have opened plenty online drafting firms, but not all of ...
Views: 1134 - Design With CAD Software - by Submitted on May 12, 2012 from Christopher BowlingDesign now a day is performed on the computer more than with the traditional way of designing on canvas or paper. New programs for designing 3D objects are being constantly updated every year. CAD and Graphic Design software have become the preferred choice among professionals in the Design ...
Views: 1180 - CAD Conversion - by Submitted on May 12, 2012 from Christopher BowlingWhen you start to convert 2D to 3D the first step is to obtain a set of 2D Blueprints, and then convert it with 3D CAD software into a 3D model. This normally starts with a conceptual design by some company who wants some type of item created. It could be a custom hood for someone's car or a ...
Views: 1234 - Computer Aided Drafting and Design - by Submitted on May 12, 2012 from Christopher BowlingDrafting is the art of joining lines dimensions symbols and other objects together in order to create drawings that express a design which can only be interpreted in only one way. This design can be used to form many different objects such as houses or buildings in the field of architecture or ...
Views: 1401 - Peter Fogel's "20 Ways to Get FREE Killer PR For Your Business!" - by Submitted on Jan 07, 2011 from Peter FogelOkay, you've decided to go into business for yourself. You have some seed money to start your new business, but you know you need to get the word out to your targeted audience that you are open for "business". Problem is, your seed money can only buy a few plants. :) Well, lucky you. I am about ...
Views: 1383(3 votes) - Part Time Jobs: Option for the unemployed - by Submitted on Oct 12, 2013 from Michael SmithUnemployment is nightmarish in United Kingdom. It is more so after the British Finance Minister George Osborne has taken steps in the recent days to cause further shrinkage in the job market. Hence, part time jobs are now important more than ever. Part time jobs are of short term or of long term ...
Views: 586 - Free insight into H2b jobs - by Submitted on Jan 07, 2011 from Mike LombardiIndividuals who are employed in H2b jobs like temporary and seasonal manual labor oriented positions are required to have H2B working visas in the United States of America. This non-immigrant visa allows foreign citizens to enter the country and temporarily engage in short-term or seasonal ...
Views: 653 - The Staffing Industry - A Quick Glance - by Submitted on Jan 07, 2011 from Ken SundheimA part of me feels that it is disturbing that, upon writing about my industry, I was nearly inclined to include a section that contains the phrase "What to watch out for when working with recruiters." It would be quite humorous if a garden hose company had to stress ethical behavior towards ...
Views: 1304(2 votes) - Find A Job In The Medical Field - by Submitted on Jan 07, 2011 from Naomi WestYou have begun your lengthy journey into the field of drugs to become a registered nurse. You have now entered right into a job that may not exclusively have employment accessible. Still it is a career which will prove to be very rewarding. When you have already been working like a licensed ...
Views: 559 - Things To Expect From CNA Training - by Submitted on Jan 07, 2011 from Naomi WestA job in nursing has and constantly is going to be a well-paid career. There's always a need for further nurses and also doctors to tend to people and work in various hospitals around the country as well as across the world. Folks are continuously registering for programs and academies in this ...
Views: 683 - How To Search For A New Job - by Submitted on Jan 07, 2011 from Naomi WestIn an economy like this it is very important discover a job that is going to pay you great money and that can also aid you to look for something that you aren't likely to lose. Numerous people are losing their jobs or have a tough time finding a brand new one. Learn what style of tips you can ...
Views: 491 - Information on Pharmacy technician Salary - by Submitted on Jan 06, 2011 from ryanuxvabee BenessMuch more frightening health problems are being observed by a number of the planet's leading doctors every single year. Billions of dollars are currently being invested into research that can lead to the discovery of new and innovative medicine that will aid people which are Suffering from ...
Views: 1803 - How Ebooks Can Take You To The Top - by Submitted on Jan 06, 2011 from Ron PettellEbooks can be an enormous help in business. But, for most people, the value of using ebooks is just beginning to be appreciated. MY TECHNIQUE: The technique that I developed is to carry an e-library. Now, wherever I go, I have dozens of very high quality ebooks that keep me informed ...
Views: 1470 - High Paying Physical Therapy Jobs in USA - by Submitted on Jan 06, 2011 from Brad JonesFinding high paying physical therapy jobs in USA is not that difficult today. Different healthcare staffing companies functioning over here provide numerous opportunities for qualified professionals to work at some of the most prestigious hospitals, clinics, nursing homes, and home health ...
Views: 817 - High Demand Healthcare Jobs in the US - by Submitted on Jan 06, 2011 from Brad JonesPhysical therapy, occupational therapy, and speech language pathology jobs are in great demand in the US, Various healthcare facilities including clinics, long term health care centers, acute care hospitals, rehabilitation facilities, home health agencies, and medical groups have openings for ...
Views: 1010 - Healthcare Staffing and Recruiting Company - by Submitted on Jan 06, 2011 from Brad JonesWhether you are an employer or a candidate, a healthcare staffing and recruiting company can offer highly beneficial services. Employers can avoid the risk involved in hiring the wrong person and candidates can have immediate access to the best healthcare jobs in the industry. Physical therapy, ...
Views: 612 - Demand for Physical Therapists in the Healthcare Industry - by Submitted on Jan 06, 2011 from Brad JonesPhysical therapy professionals help restore the body functions, improve mobility, and prevent physical disabilities to improve the overall fitness of an individual. It is the duty of physical therapists to formulate treatment plans that describe the treatment strategy, based on their assessment ...
Views: 592 - Interviewing Help For Executives - by Submitted on Jan 06, 2011 from Ken SundheimManagement and executive interviewing is what I do for a living. Owing a retained, executive-level staffing agency, I am constantly interviewing sales and marketing executives within nearly every industry and across all major U.S. metropolitan areas. I have seen a few mistakes commonly made ...
Views: 1151(3 votes) - How To Help Employees To Be Happy at Work - by Submitted on Jan 06, 2011 from Alvah ParkerThe Internet was abuzz this past year with the Steven Slater incident on the Jet Blue flight. He was the flight attendant who got annoyed with a demanding passenger and announced his irritation on the plane’s PA system and then quit his job by dramatically taking a beer and sliding down the ...
Views: 1217(1 vote) - New Year’s Resolution For Personal Profit During Economic Recovery 2011 - by Submitted on Jan 05, 2011 from Stephen FreyWith a New Year approaching, you must begin with reflections and resolutions. Look back over where you’ve been and make plans for where you want to go. Critical to your success, though, is what’s happening in each given moment. Stephen R. Frey, creator of NeverSendAResume.com, has published a ...
Views: 1213 - Susan T. Spencer – Inspiring Women In Business With Her Book Briefcase Essentials - by Submitted on Jan 05, 2011 from Susan SpencerIn her book Briefcase Essentials, Susan T. Spencer unearthed her personal roadmap to success in male-dominated business by using her “femaleness”. She emphasized on the uniqueness of women leadership as compared to men, and how women can take advantage of this difference in the world of ...
Views: 662 - Choosing a career according to personal interests and skills make a fine start in the career path - by Submitted on Dec 29, 2010 from Andrew CooperWe may wonder how Bill Gates or Warren Buffet became wealthy and famous? Not that they achieved their position in just an overnight, it took years of hard work, struggles and perseverance. Finding a career that of satisfaction, fun and of course, a long-termed one is a search end of a long ...
Views: 3970 - Office Interior Design Styles - by Submitted on Dec 30, 2010 from Ladan LashkariSo are you looking for office interior design styles and ideas? You know how the style and design of your office highly affects your business and how you present yourself. So why not find the perfect interior design that gives you that professional edge? It may have happened ...
Views: 2210 - Job Search: Plastic Surgery to get a Job? - by Submitted on Dec 30, 2010 from Dorothy Tannahill-MoranRecently, Tory Johnson, the Good Morning America career contributor, talked about how job seekers are using plastic surgery to help them get jobs. Obviously, Tory didn’t support the concept and neither do I. While I’ve conceded the point that there is age bias out there in the work place, ...
Views: 2369(1 vote) - Why Spiritual Workshops Work - by Submitted on Dec 23, 2010 from Michele McGrewLive workshops are a great way for spiritual practitioners to share their gifts with the world. Why? Because they're easy (trust me), they're inexpensive to host, and they're a heck of a lot of fun! Another plus... you'll meet the coolest people ever. Your workshop guests may become your ...
Views: 1453 - 6 Initial Steps of Motivation Begins with You - by Submitted on Dec 23, 2010 from Meenakshi GaurBoth children and adults avoid depressed or stubborn people and gravitate to enthusiastic, growth-oriented individuals. These natural leaders share several characteristics. They know and like themselves, take control, demonstrate flexibility, accept responsibility, and live fully. Principals ...
Views: 694 - Goal Setting- a sure way to succeed in life - by Submitted on Dec 23, 2010 from Meenakshi GaurThere is a famous anecdote from Alice in Wonderland Movie that can be one of the best ways to understand the significance of Goal Setting. Read this conversation between Alice and the cat carefully: “Would you tell me which way I ought to go from here?” asked Alice. ... “That depends a good ...
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