Even though we are in a recession; the war for talent still exists. Now more than ever employers are looking even more closely for individuals who can “contribute to the organizations bottom line.” Very simply, employers are looking for candidates who have the right degree and skill-sets necessary for success in the position they are […]
Successfully Selling Silver on eBay – Article Two – Hallmarks, Maker’s Marks, Standards, and More
(Warning: This article is long and reading it may improve your ability to make money on eBay) In Article One I discussed the opportunities for savvy eBay sellers in the growing investor market for antique and collectible silver. The many types of marks on these goods can be confusing, however, often resulting in poorly described […]
What’s The Significance Of A Varsity Letterman Jacket?
As I began my research of this very important topic “what’s the significance of a varsity letterman jacket.” I was amazed at how many people knew nothing about this prestigious part of our American culture. I will be covering various tidbits of information today dealing with the varsity letterman jacket. I will examine the birth […]
3 Advanced Cover Letter Strategies For Offshore Drilling Employment
When looking for offshore drilling employment, and in fact any job that requires a written application, the cover letter is arguably the most important element. It is what gets your resume read… or not. If you flub it, you can kiss your chance of an interview goodbye. Before looking at the three advanced strategies, let’s […]
Changing Your Career – How To Write An Effective Cover Letter
There are certain procedures to follow when searching for cover letter samples expressing one’s wish to change career. Career change cover letter samples should show exactly how the introductory letter should begin and what it should include. At the top corner of most career change cover letter samples will have the potential employee’s address. In […]
Before You Read Another Cover Letter How To, Discover Little Known Tips For Great Cover Letters
Cover letters are only as good as the advice that helps you create them. The problem is that most cover letter how to’s were written thirty years ago when people stayed with companies for years and job interviewing was very formal. Now everyone is linked and who you know can make a big difference. How […]
Technical Writing – Top 3 Open Source Software You Can Use to Write and Design Technical Documents
I use Adobe FrameMaker and Microsoft Office on a daily basis, and Microsoft Visio, Adobe Photoshop and Adobe Illustrate on an almost-daily basis. These are the tools of the technical writing trade that I wouldn’t do without. However, I’m also aware that these are not the cheapest software to own. What if you’re a new […]
How to Organize Your Community Theatre Acting Resume
For those of us who have a day job we like and don’t want to make a living acting, but enjoy being on the stage, here is an easy way to organize your resume so that the director and/or casting committee can see what roles you have played quickly and easily. First, you must have […]
4 Online Dating Profile No No’s For Women
This is an urgent message to any woman who uses online dating sites. Online dating profile writing is a task, mostly because you are thinking about writing an out-standing profile more than writing about yourself that men would love to know. Okay, that’s very vague too but you must do some research before just spitting […]
Job Search – Some Practical Job Search Tips
Searching for a new job or making a career change remains a challenging proposition for anyone, but it is especially so for an older displaced worker. Many of us have signed up with several job boards, such as career builder or indeed.com to try to find more job leads. We are in a very competitive […]
