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- How to get your child into modeling and acting - by Submitted on Feb 08, 2011 from Troy Lee1. What is the most important trait you look for in child actors? The ability to be relaxed, comfortable, disciplined and natural in front of virtual strangers is a hard quality to find. Clients want kids to be real kids not seem like they were forced or coached by their parents. 2. ...
Views: 2148(1 vote) - So, you were fired. Now what? - by Submitted on Dec 23, 2010 from Alicia MarieSo, you were fired. Now what? How will you explain it when you interview? How do you respond to a job interview question about why you left your last job, when the answer is that you were fired? This question is dreaded by everyone who has ever been laid off. But it doesn’t have to be ...
Views: 1515 - Ways to find the perfect US opportunities - by Submitted on Dec 23, 2010 from Mike LombardiGetting a job in the United States has always been an attractive prospect for individuals, across the globe. Earlier, finding lucrative US opportunities was slightly difficult since people were not aware of the gamut of opportunities abroad and ways to apply for the same. Today, the advent of ...
Views: 608 - Is It Wise That Google Ban Online Essay Writing Companies On It Search Engine? - by Submitted on Dec 20, 2010 from Diana NunezGoogle banned online essay adverts from essay writing companies on its search engine in June 2007, the action was finally taken after so many complaints from the university officials who believe that free online essays help creating a detrimental effect on the students education, most people ...
Views: 1168 - Switch Careers – Learn How to Become a Driving Instructor - by Submitted on Dec 23, 2010 from Dan MorganConsidering the current economic climate and record levels of unemployment across the globe, many people are put off from changing careers believing that they should be thankful for having a job in the first place. Moreover people are particularly sceptical about changing form a position of ...
Views: 746 - Speech Language Pathologists in the Healthcare Industry - by Submitted on Dec 23, 2010 from Brad JonesSpeech language pathologists (SLP) are high in high demand in the US healthcare industry. A highly rewarding career awaits qualified and skilled professionals in hospitals, nursing facilities, acute care hospitals, physician practices, home healthcare units and rehabilitation centers across the ...
Views: 555 - Work Anxiety And Taking Control: 4 Steps - by Submitted on Jan 29, 2011 from Rick CarterAnxiety, according to dictionary.com, is “distress or uneasiness of mind caused by fear of danger or misfortune.” Fear is defined at the same site as “a distressing emotion aroused by impending danger, evil, pain, etc., whether the threat is real or imagined.” So anxiety can be defined as ...
Views: 2156 - Fear of Failure, the Heart Chakra & Opening the Heart to Love Ourselves - by Submitted on Dec 23, 2010 from Lezlie CebulskiThis week I had a session with a client which shifted the foundation of the way she relates to herself. Although she had a brilliant career as a young woman and changed careers because of health problems, we found she had a persistent fear of failure which was keeping her from success in her ...
Views: 2602(1 vote) - Pharmacy Technician General Information - by Submitted on Dec 23, 2010 from JJohncow GrewelingYou can succeed in the pharmacy technician profession once they acquire sufficient training, trustworthy certification, and experience. Almost anyone can acquire entry into this particular profession if they have a high school diploma or degree including a reliable certificate through an intense ...
Views: 436 - Discover a Rewarding Job - Become a Teaching Assistant - by Submitted on Dec 22, 2010 from Dan MorganIf you love working with children and take great joy from helping underachieving kids reach their goals then a career as a teaching assistant could be ideal for you. A teaching assistant (sometimes referred to as a Classroom assistant) is an individual that aids the main class teacher ...
Views: 804 - Career Change Advice - 5 Things To Consider Before Changing Careers - by Submitted on Dec 21, 2010 from Paul SarwanawadyaSo you are considering a career change and you want career change advice. Good for you. It is important that you gain satisfaction and fulfillment from your job or career. However, some people in your life may not see it that way. You may hear that you shouldn't be changing careers "at ...
Views: 911 - Nursing Career - by Submitted on Dec 21, 2010 from alina kapurNurse takes care of the patients and performs duties such as providing advice, support, administering medicines and keeping the record of the patients. There are many different categories of nurses who undertake different responsibilities such as registered nurse (RN), Community nurse, home ...
Views: 566 - Travel Speech Pathologist Jobs - by Submitted on Dec 21, 2010 from Brad JonesTravel speech pathologist jobs are a smart choice for qualified travel enthusiasts looking for a rewarding career in the healthcare industry. One of the major advantages of this travel job is the unlimited opportunity to explore different places, work in different healthcare settings and deal ...
Views: 662 - The Role of an Occupational Therapist - by Submitted on Dec 21, 2010 from Brad JonesOccupational therapists (OTs) work with people with mentally, physically, developmentally, or emotionally disabling conditions to improve their ability to function effectively in living and working environments. Their role is to help their patients lead independent and productive lives by ...
Views: 1541 - Occupational Therapy Jobs in the Healthcare Industry - by Submitted on Dec 21, 2010 from Brad JonesOccupational therapy job opportunities are on a steady rise in the United States. Qualified professionals in occupational therapy can secure well-paid jobs in established healthcare facilities across the country. These positions are open to both recently certified and experienced occupational ...
Views: 601 - 4 Reasons to Become a Nurse Today - by Submitted on Dec 21, 2010 from Lisa BubenWhy should a young person consider becoming a nurse today? Is it the same type of job as it was 30 years ago? Today nurses can get their degrees online and they have more options to get advances degrees than ever before.They can specialize in various nursing programs rather than just ...
Views: 1184(1 vote) - Career Management: What do You Want to Be When You Grow Up? - by Submitted on Dec 20, 2010 from Dorothy Tannahill-MoranOh, I guess you did grow up. But is this the grown up you wanted to be when you were a kid? Are you happy with how your career turned out? Most of us aren’t. In fact, huge numbers of us aren’t happy at all with our careers. Despite our unhappiness with our work situation, the biggest reason ...
Views: 2244(2 votes) - Health Dissertations are Nightmare No More - by Submitted on Dec 14, 2010 from Rose TylerAre health dissertations stealing your good night sleep? Or your health dissertations have become a nightmare for you. Whatever the case you are in, you don’t have to worry any more as this article will give you significant information to make your health dissertations one of their own kind. ...
Views: 938 - 3 C's of Effective Communication - by Submitted on Dec 16, 2010 from Liz UramFor effective communication, check your messages for the 3 C’s – clear, concise, consistent. It is a waste of time to speak to an audience whose eyes are glazing over because they are overwhelmed with the amount and flow of information you are providing and meaningless to write communications ...
Views: 16957(1 vote) - Climb Easily on Backup Recovery Ladder by Using a Backup Recovery Tool - by Submitted on Dec 16, 2010 from justin hudsonWindows Backup Utility – NTBackup (.BKF Files): NTBackup is an in-built backup utility provided to the Windows users. The backup files stored in NTBackup are saved in .BKF file extension. These backup files have MTF file format. Taking backup of the crucial computer data files using NTBackup ...
Views: 535 - Format For Writing Formal Essay! - by Submitted on Dec 16, 2010 from Diana NunezThere are two types of essays generally formal and informal, formal essays are identified by the seriousness of its purpose and the format, this is the reason formal essay writing is quite daunting and time taking because students are normally not able to distinguish between the format for ...
Views: 3665 - Tips for Getting a Record Label - by Submitted on Dec 16, 2010 from Kalen SmithGetting a record label is probably every artist’s dream. They know that getting a label is one of the milestones that will forever define their success. In the process of pursuing this dream, they often forget that the reason holding a record label is such a badge of honor is that it is so ...
Views: 861 - Three Interesting Ideas for Writing Fiction Essays - by Submitted on Dec 15, 2010 from Diana NunezFiction essay writing deals with the imagination and imagination deals with creativity and creativity deals with good idea which is not everybody’s cup of tea, this is why, fiction essays mostly fall short to the standards. The biggest demand of a fiction essay is to present it in a way that ...
Views: 3259 - Models and Actors don't play the blame game! - by Submitted on Dec 15, 2010 from Troy LeeAs an actor or model you will be dealing with many types of hiring clients such as Photographers, Casting Directors, Art Directors, Talent Agents, Talent Managers, Film Directors, Producers, Ad Agencies, and Networks etc. Many models and actors feel that one or all of the above is preventing ...
Views: 931(1 vote) - E-Commerce - Big, Huge and Awesome - by Submitted on Dec 14, 2010 from Dotcom WeaversIt’s not just the distant cousin of sales anymore. E-commerce is large, in charge and taking over as the most viable option to conduct sales. How can it be so unstoppable? Because there are no limitations to e-commerce. The Internet is everywhere in this world and with an online business, so are ...
Views: 495 - What is Wealth Creations Network? - by Submitted on Dec 09, 2010 from Janet WhalenWhat is Wealth Creations Network? Can You Imagine....something FREE in this day and age! Wealth Creations Network is a wealth building club. Members work together to recruit new members and help each other to Make Money Online. Club CEO and Founder Selina Brantley and her Marketing Adviser ...
Views: 2867 - Find Jobs in Physical Therapy - by Submitted on Dec 13, 2010 from Brad JonesThere are ample employment opportunities for qualified physical therapists in the United States. Competent staffing agencies and companies provide professional service to help such personnel find jobs in physical therapy in established health care facilities throughout the country. Whether you ...
Views: 619 - Career Messaging: Are you missing them? - by Submitted on Dec 13, 2010 from Gwendolyn WardI was volunteering in a job mentoring program and reviewing a participant’s job history which included several short-term jobs. When I asked him why he left each position he replied “It was the people.” After hearing him repeat this four consecutive times, my polite-self left and I said “You’re ...
Views: 987 - Myths about Repairing Backup Catalog and the Reality behind Them - by Submitted on Dec 13, 2010 from justin hudsonMany Windows users, who save their crucial files in the in-built backup systems like NTBackup and others provided by Microsoft Windows, live with several myths about Microsoft Windows backup recovery in case of Windows backup (.bkf files) corruption. By having these myths, they become restricted ...
Views: 461 - Web Advertising & Development Surpasses all Expectations in Blackburn - by Submitted on Dec 08, 2010 from web developmentThe UK has become the first major economy where advertisers spend more on internet advertising than on TV , with a record £1.75bn, online spend in the first six months of the year.The UK is not the first country where internet ad spend has overtaken TV spend, Denmark reached the milestone about ...
Views: 425 - Get Your Career Back On Track - Top 10 Tips! - by Submitted on Nov 30, 2010 from Helen RobertsMy name is Helen Roberts, a Career Development expert with 17 years experience in the industry. I've never seen a market quite like this one. In today's economic climate many people are 'hurting' like never before, financially & emotionally. We have record numbers unemployed across the ...
Views: 5739(1 vote) - Dissertation Guide How To Write In 2 ½ Steps - by Submitted on Nov 30, 2010 from Rose TylerSubmitting a dissertation has become regular practice for completion of any degree nowadays. It is the most important work for scoring a good grade for any degree. But how should it be done? How should you choose the topic and conduct the research. If you think you will go to a library or a ...
Views: 891 - Book Review: Women, Work, and the Art of Savoir Faire - by Submitted on Nov 23, 2010 from Peggy McKeeIf you are a woman in the business world, no matter what your age, you must read the book Women, Work, and the Art of Savoir Faire, by Mirelle Guiliano. It will help you step around the mistakes you might make in your career or as a business owner, and step forward into an opportunity that you ...
Views: 2004(2 votes) - Focused Networking: How to Find Your Next Job - by Submitted on Nov 23, 2010 from Peggy McKeeYou’ve always known that networking is a necessary part of any career path, and it’s even more important when you’re searching for a job. But you don’t want to waste your time and effort on meaningful contact with everyone you know or come across in your search, because you don't want to apply ...
Views: 1747 - Why Do We Need Another Professional Social Networking Site? - by Submitted on Nov 22, 2010 from Brad HessDo you know how you get a LinkedIn, Plaxo or another professional social networking account, put up your postage stamp sized photo and force everyone to read your resume to learn about you? After all of that, they still don’t know who you are. And, you are not able to promote your service, you ...
Views: 1210(1 vote) - The Power of Intention - by Submitted on Nov 23, 2010 from Judith RichardsonEvery action starts with an idea followed by the intention to take action upon that idea. Edison may very well have first considered the idea of a steady light source because reading by oil lamp was difficult and unsatisfactory. And, if he intended to create a new light source, he may have ...
Views: 971 - Strategic Acknowledgement – Performance Management Technique - by Submitted on Nov 23, 2010 from Judith RichardsonWhen we claim value, we create value – a win/win for the organization. There is great power in a group that notices it’s potential together and is committed to each other’s success. When members of a team discover their sense of purpose, you don’t have to ask them to do something; they call ...
Views: 1777 - It's not only what we think - by Submitted on Nov 23, 2010 from Judith RichardsonIf we want to develop a deeper way of perceiving situations, of being with situations, we need to be relaxed, open, confident, not expecting or demanding anything in particular. And we need to make friends with ourselves—not just casual, in-passing friends, but intimate friends. You see, ...
Views: 851 - Feminine Leadership: The Art of Partnership - by Submitted on Nov 23, 2010 from Judith RichardsonAt each moment of the day we work to balance the inherent feminine and masculine internally and externally. Both states are present within our natures – the dynamic and the receptive. In our work, we speak to the feminine in all – men and women. Yet, in the conditioning of the western world, ...
Views: 971 - How to Identify Character Strengths and Values - by Submitted on Nov 23, 2010 from Katrina Holgate Miller"Life DOESN’T work, until you DO." Latesha summarized a valuable lesson she had learned from a recent encounter with adversity. We laughed together, struck by Latesha’s ability to communicate wisdom so simply and elegantly. "Do you know what you just did?" I asked her. "You ...
Views: 1741 - Surviving Unemployment: What to Do When You Don't Have a Job - by Submitted on Nov 18, 2010 from Darrel GiannSurviving unemployment is an unfortunate storm that many people are currently weathering in this down economy. Worse still, obtaining a job of any kind is far more competitive than in the past. Being unemployed, however, should not stop you from conquering your dreams and getting on with your ...
Views: 903 - Visual Aids are More Than Just a Pretty Face - by Submitted on Nov 22, 2010 from Brad HessWhat are visual aids? Visual aids are usually uses in presentation. It includes charts, slides, pictures etc. But in some situations there are no details about the visual aids because the whole thing is described through the visual aids. Nowadays, they are also using in blogs and article. By ...
Views: 1773(1 vote) - Bank Robbers - Are They Passionate About Their Work? - by Submitted on Nov 22, 2010 from Leslie AttwoollRecently while visiting my local bank, a surreal experience occurred. There was a bank robbery! What??? Yes, I was in a bank robbery. Just to be clear, I was attempting to make a deposit and get a document notarized. This experience was just like what we see on television, until the guy ...
Views: 2296 - Keep Your Career On Track Following A Merger - by Submitted on Nov 22, 2010 from Cassandra VillaUnderstanding the new company culture is just one strategy for continued career success following a merger, says recruitment agency Hays. “It was recently reported (in The Straits Times*) that 87 per cent of companies believe mergers and acquisitions are likely to increase over the coming ...
Views: 780(1 vote) - Dream jobs: are they fact or fantasy? Transform fastasy to fact - by Submitted on Nov 16, 2010 from Susan (Teacher Su) McKenzieTHIS IS YOUR LIFE Once upon there was a British television show: This is Your Life! which put under the microscope a real-life person when friends, family, associates would appear and rebuild the person’s life bit by bit in front of viewers. A highly popular show, the presenter with the aid of ...
Views: 964 - Tips for Success When Starting a New Job - by Submitted on Nov 16, 2010 from Than NguyenIt has many names; a “do over”, a 2nd chance, a 2nd life, or maybe even forgiveness. Most people use these terms when describing action they wish they could change in hindsight. But those terms can also reference a more positive experience; the opportunity to start with a clean slate in a new ...
Views: 1016 - Self Development in Handling Finances - by Submitted on Nov 19, 2010 from Igor SilvaHandling Finances is the most common issue faced by all individual, may you be a student, a white collar, or blue collar employee. Logically speaking, the higher your earnings, the higher will be your expenses. You may be financially capable but you still need to be aware of your expenses so ...
Views: 1154 - Blogging for Self Development - by Submitted on Nov 16, 2010 from Igor SilvaNearly everyone of us thinks that only special people can do blogging on the net, but that is surely untrue, as blogging can help Self Development specially to shy and bashful people. Blogging is certainly not just for money makers or experts because amateur are most likely to benefit from ...
Views: 896 - Insider Tips for Résumé Writing - by Submitted on Nov 18, 2010 from Mary DeLucaNot everyone is a professional résumé writer, nor wants to be, but this article will help you to go from thinking about writing a résumé to actually being able to write an effective, eye catching and results oriented résumé. One of the most important things to remember about résumé writing in ...
Views: 1435 - Internet Marketing: Are You Pushing or Pulling? - by Submitted on Dec 10, 2010 from Kevin OwensOnline marketing can be confusing. Nothing offline prepares us to work online, and terms like "autoresponder" or "solo ad" are foreign at best. Let me help simplify things a bit. There really are only two methods of marketing online. Push marketing and pull marketing. Once you see ...
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