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Business > Advertising An advertising method you won't believe!: 2 of 8
What first comes to your mind when you say advertising, to the layman, he would say he sees ads everyday on TV, in newspapers, magazines, on the internet, billboards, ads on public transport etc... Being a media planner, I was always urged to think of new and innovative media to reach out to my client's target audience to be... More..
Jobs & Careers > Stress & Time Management How to be more productive at work: 1 of 4
Do you find yourself juggling between emails and phone calls, rushing in and out of meetings, wasting time looking for important documents and finally at 5 pm start feeling that you haven't done a thing today....well don't anymore. Here are some simple ways to spruce up your act and get more productive at the workplace. Plan... More..
Jobs & Careers > Career Path & Goals Tips for turning an internship into a job: 3 of 11
What's the purpose of an internship? To get a hands on experience in the career that you wish to make. Here are a few tips which could eventually land you an offer to join the regular payroll. Be a learner At an internship, your purpose is to learn and learn you must. Ask questions, even if they are stupid, you are expected ... More..
Personal Finance > Banking Basics Banks: Are they making money at our expense by imposing penalty fees?: 2 of 6
Of Course banks are making money at our expense by imposing penalty fees! And How! Banks today are charging the poor consumer who trusts them with their life's savings with endless penalty fees for things mostly beyond their control. I have a house which I rent out, to a tenant who makes a living by playing the piano. Before... More..
Personal Finance > Smart Spending Avoiding impulse spending: 13 of 28
Avoiding Impulse Spending' if all perfected this art, how would markets survive? Well almost everyone has been the victim of impulse buying at least once in their lifetime. How many times have you passed a shop window which said 50% off, you look at the jacket and say "wow, I have always wanted a jacket like that." 'well, if... More..
Creative Writing > Humor Humor: College interviews: 1 of 1
"You need to appear extremely confident at interviews even if you are actually a nervous wreck", said my sister while I was leaving for an interview with a college that I dreamed being a part of. Well', I thought, I bloody well give it my best shot, or am going to let this offer just slip through my hands. I really WANT this... More..
Society & Lifestyle > Society & Lifestyle (Other) Congestion pricing: Is it the solution to our traffic problems?: 4 of 7
While we are already paying so many taxes, another one is very unfair on the pocket. Traffic problems are on the rise throughout the world. The number of roads is lesser than the number of vehicles it can accommodate on them. Nor is there an increase in the number or size of roads, nor a decrease in the number of vehicles. S... More..
Business > Sales Designing a restaurant's printed menu to maximize sales: 3 of 5
A menu card at a restaurant has come a long way from being just an information booklet about the dishes and prices offered, to a document that reflects the style, theme and makes a statement about the restaurant. When people set up a restaurant, they pay a lot of attention to the interiors and lighting and furniture but litt... More..
Jobs & Careers > Job Search (Other) Tips for an effective job search: 21 of 32
It is a known fact that landing that dream job is not that easy, but here are some tips to follow which can at least ensure that you are considered for a job. The internet is today one of the best ways to look for a job, as compared to more traditional ways like the newspaper advert. Well although the process has not changed... More..
Home & Garden > Rental Properties Renting and roommates: Questions you should consider first: 7 of 10
If you are a student or working person in an expensive city, renting a room or apartment makes sense to the pocket. Keep the following points in mind before renting an apartment. Location This is the most important, try and find one close to your college or workplace so that you have to spend less on travel. Safety If you ar... More..