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I am a military wife and new mom. Our family also includes two crazy but lovable dogs. I also own a small business-Warnaar Writing Services, a resume and business writing service which can be viewed at http://www.warnaarwriting.com.

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Jobs & Careers > Job Interviews Impressing an interviewer: 2 of 25
Impressing an Interviewer Impressing an interviewer involves both what you say and how you act. Here are a few simple tips to help you make the best impression possible on the interviewer: DO YOUR RESEARCH Do research the company with which you are interviewing before the interview. The interviewer may very well ask "So, wha... More..
Jobs & Careers > Job Interviews Job interviews: Does body language give you away?: 3 of 34
Job Interviews: Does Body Language Give You Away? Obviously, it depends on how perceptive the person interviewing you is but it is a widely-held belief that up to 90% of what you say isn't coming out of your mouth. That being said, how you project yourself with body language is equally or even more important than what you sa... More..
Jobs & Careers > Professionalism How to avoid office gossip traps: 9 of 86
Creating and maintaining a positive corporate culture is becoming increasingly difficult in such hard economic times. Recent studies show that organizations which handle conflict poorly often experience higher levels of office gossip which can not only be detrimental to the corporate culture but also to each employee's job s... More..
Jobs & Careers > Resumes & Cover Letters Fundamentals of a good resume: 4 of 32
Fundamentals of a good resume Resumes can be written in a variety of methods and timelines. The key is picking out the method that emphasizes your strongest attributes and downplays your weaker areas. In my years in HR Management, I never failed to be amazed at the poor quality of 90 percent of the resumes that crossed my de... More..
Parenting & Pregnancy > Baby Accessories Top ten items a new mom needs: 2 of 14
Even the least experienced baby person knows a baby needs plenty of diapers, wipes and either breast milk or formula. Luckily for today's moms, there are overwhelming assortments of baby items that can make life with a new baby that much easier. As a first-time mom to a 3 month old baby boy with a active duty military husban... More..
Parenting & Pregnancy > Pregnancy Great gift ideas for the mom-to-be: 1 of 7
Great Gift Ideas for the Mom-to-Be With so much focus on the coming baby, pampering the mom-to-be is often overlooked. Pregnancy is a rough time physically and emotionally. Remembering to send a gift geared towards the mama-to-be will be much appreciated during this time when she needs a great deal of added support and comfo... More..
Parenting & Pregnancy > Pregnancy Designated parking for pregnant women: Excessive or equality?: 2 of 13
Designated Parking Spaces for Pregnant Women: Excessive or Equality? At two weeks away from being nine months pregnant with my first child, I feel quite competent to place myself firmly on the equality side (pardon my late pregnancy waddle as I move to that side of the debate). There is abundant designated parking almost eve... More..
Jobs & Careers > Resumes & Cover Letters A guide on customizing resumes and cover letters: 1 of 6
With the tight state of the job market, a cookie cutter all-purpose resume just won't cut it anymore. The key to increasing your chances of scoring an interview is taking the time to customize your resume and cover letter every time you apply for a position. Yes, it is more time consuming but if you don't take this extra ste... More..
Parenting & Pregnancy > Pregnancy Dealing with an overdue pregnancy: 1 of 6
When you first learn you are pregnant, you may be surprised to find out that you are actually pregnant for not nine months but ten months (40 weeks)! While that time frame is a relatively short time to grow a human being, by the time you hit your EDD (estimated due date) you'll be chomping at the bit to meet your little one.... More..
Creative Writing > Reflections Reflections: Things I've learned as a new mom: 1 of 6
You learn many things in your first few months of motherhood, but it's not until around the time your baby is five months that the fog in your mind due to sleep deprivation begins to lift and you can sort what you have learned into complete thoughts. Among the many things I've learned, perhaps the most important is to keep a... More..