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Currently, I am a stay-at-home mom that needs to write for my own sanity and to embrace my creativity with words. Before I had my first and only child, I spent over eight years in the staffing industry as a recruiter and in sales. Before I found this website,

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Health & Fitness > Exercise & Weight Loss Ways to increase metabolism and burn unwanted fat: 1 of 10
First of all, what is metabolism? According to ConsumersAffair.com, metabolism can be described as two chemical processes called anabolism and catabolism. Anabolism is the constructive phase in which cells grow and are repaired. Catabolism is the destructive phase when substances are broken down into energy for the body. Tog... More..
Health & Fitness > Contraception Birth control: What method works best?: 1 of 9
Birth Control MethodsWhile there are many birth control methods to consider, choosing one that best fits your lifestyle is key. Birth control is a personal choice and it helps to visit and ask questions with your doctor before making any decisions on which method is right for you. Here are a few options to look into for birth... More..
Jobs & Careers > Job Interviews Important job interview tips: 6 of 53
Important Job interview tips As an experienced recruiter in the staffing industry, I have conducted many interviews in which potential candidates are unprepared to sell and market themselves to land the job. The inability to sell oneself and lack of confidence are just a few reasons why many employers pass on hiring yo... More..
Jobs & Careers > Office Politics Advice on how to deal with hostile bosses: 2 of 16
Fortunately in a majority of my positions, having to deal with a hostile boss was not a common event. But I had one job at a highly reputable staffing firm in which I had to deal with a manager that was confrontational on a daily basis. I was fooled I'd like to say.My manager was the last person I had met with during the inte... More..
Jobs & Careers > Job Listings & Agencies Good job recruitment agencies: 2 of 16
The staffing industry in general can create some confusion and misunderstanding amongst job seekers. Regardless if what many people say or think of the staffing industry, the right recruitment firm can make a difference in your job search. If you do some research and ask the right questions, you'll find that utilizing a re... More..
Business > Sales Sales tips: The right follow-up call: 1 of 7
How can you make a follow-up call with great results? Its easy. Its all about asking your potential customer the right questions with the intention of piquing their interest and them understanding the benefit of your product or service. Just as food gets cold just sitting around, customers lose interest very easily if sales ... More..
Health & Fitness > Exercise Tips Easy exercises to burn belly fat: 1 of 6
Easy Exercises to burn belly FatWhen it comes to burning fat around the stomach area, you need to incorporate diet, weight training, core strengthening and aerobic exercise. Unfortunately, you can't decide where you lose your excessive body fat. The makeup of your genes determines where you will lose your weight. Many people ... More..
Creative Writing > Memoirs Memoirs: Work: 5 of 24
Chlorine from the YMCA's pool permeated the hallways. I strolled over to the pay phone after I finished an interview for a public relations representative. I dialed the number for Progressive Employment hoping to get an answer about whether or not I got the job for the Account Executive position. I was extremely anxious and ... More..
Jobs & Careers > Nonprofit & Service Sector Jobs Telemarketing: A comical view: 4 of 15
Your stomach is churning, hands are trembling and your throat starts to tighten up. Yes, I am a telemarketer but fortunately, my employer refers to my position as a Membership Associate. Thank goodness! It just sounds more professional when you tell people what you do for a living. I'm scrolling up and down on my script page... More..
Health & Fitness > Contraception Birth control pills: Assessing the risks and benefits: 3 of 9
With the variety of birth control methods over the last forty years, the pill is considered the most popular amongst women. With 12 million American women choosing the pill as their preferred method of birth control, the medical community has introduced various types of pills to consider depending upon a woman's own prefer... More..