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I'm 26 years old and living in the UK. I have always loved to read and it's really been in the last few years that i've started to think about writing. Helium seemed like a good place to join as i enjoy reading articles. I'm a little nervous about putting

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Relationships & Family > Friendship Advice Ten qualities every friend should have: 3 of 109
We will meet hundreds of people during our lifetimes but only a handful of them will become true friends. A true friend is somebody who we can trust completely, who loves us despite all our flaws and is always there for us no matter what. Below is a list of qualities which I think all good friends should have.LOYALLoyalty is ... More..
Jobs & Careers > Job Interviews Job interview: What not to do: 1 of 25
There are some things you can do during a job interview which will automatically ruin any chance you have of ever getting the position. When reading up on the more extreme real life mistakes that people have made in interviews before writing this article I was amazed at the nerve they have. The pointers that are in this artic... More..
Society & Lifestyle > Social Values & Norms The decline in movie theatre etiquette: 1 of 16
I love going to the cinema but unlike when I was younger and I used to go almost every week I now only go a few times a year. Part of this is due to the fact that it is now so expensive to watch a film. The price of the tickets is enough on its own without adding in the cost of food and drink. Unfortunately there is no guaran... More..
Jobs & Careers > Job Interviews Telephone screening interviews: Making a good impression: 1 of 14
Sometimes telephone interviews are used as a form of screening to help the company decide who to invite in for a face to face interview. For other jobs, for example those which involve working from home, it will be the only interview you have. They can be at a pre-arranged time or the interviewer could call out of the blue to... More..
Computers & Technology > Website Reviews Favorite websites: 4 of 30
Everyone who uses the internet on a regular basis has their own favourite websites that they like to visit time and again. Below are five that I like to spend time on.IMDBI love movies especially horrors which I'm a bit of a geek about. The IMDB doesn't just have information about movies it also covers TV shows and has biogra... More..
Health & Fitness > Nutrition Tips Avoiding the bulge: Staying fit during the holidays: 1 of 7
Christmas and New Year seem to be a time for indulgence. It's estimated that most people will put on around five pounds during the holidays due to the excess of chocolates, rich foods and alcohol that are consumed. The majority of us go a bit overboard and eat or drink far more than we usually would and then regret it come Ja... More..
Jobs & Careers > Jobs & Careers (Other) How to succeed in any job: 1 of 7
If you want to succeed in any job then you are going to have to pull your socks up and be prepared to work hard. Hopefully once the company has realised how important you are it will lead onto better things for you like a pay rise or a promotion. Even if you aren't planning to stay where you are, performing well will guarante... More..
Jobs & Careers > Layoffs & Firings Things to do while you are laid off from work: 1 of 7
Being unemployed can be a difficult and depressing time especially if you are unexpectedly laid off. It can be tempting to laze around the house in your pyjamas all day and fall into a routine of getting up late and spending your time watching television. However there are plenty of things you can occupy yourself with when yo... More..
Computers & Technology > Telephones (Other) Bad mobile phone habits: 2 of 13
Like the majority of people I couldn't live without my mobile phone. I think it's an excellent invention and when using it I try to be as respectful of other people as possible. Unfortunately some mobile phone owners display terrible habits when using them.First of all, when on a mobile phone remember not everybody wants to h... More..
Business > Human Resources Best ways to reward employees: 7 of 45
People like to feel appreciated at work. If employees are not thanked or rewarded for their effort they will become disillusioned and start to wonder what is the point of working for a company that doesn't seem to care about them? It's a good way to lose excellent members of staff. It doesn't have to cost a fortune to reward ... More..