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A freelance writer with experience in Sales, Recruiting, Corporate Training and IT Project Management. A positive person who makes every day a learning experience. Writing experience includes sales/marketing material, articles for newsletters and poetry/short

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Creative Writing > Reflections Reflections: Strong women: 1 of 26

Her name was Dot. Well, her name was Daisy Minerva Dorothea White but everyone had called her Dot ever since she could remember. She was a tiny woman about 5 feet tall and weighed almost a hundred pounds. She was beautiful in the way of some elderly women after their hair turns snow white and their features soften. The blue ...
Relationships & Family > Married Life Marriage and the military: 2 of 11

When one spouse is in the military, it can create unique challenges in a marriage. Deployments mean separation, worry and often create tension. Having been married to a military man for over 20 years, I have learned to appreciate the advantage of having the support of an extended military family. I have also had the opportun...
Creative Writing > Reflections Reflections: Deciding on a career path at my own pace: 3 of 7

What do you want to be when you grow up? Most of us hear this question hundreds of times as children and there are those who have the same answer each time. I wasn't one of those. While my childhood dream of becoming a firewoman/astronaut/dancer/circus acrobat/brain surgeon/photographer has not come true, my resume does look...
Creative Writing > Memoirs Memoirs: Tribute to mothers: 35 of 68

I have published three of my poems below - to meet word count requirement. Please consider individually. The first poem below is about my grandmother who continues to be an inspiration to all who knew her. I hope a little of her grace is captured in this short poem. Sometimes she danced a jig with me In the living room Or ou...
Jobs & Careers > Job Interviews Questions job seekers should ask during a job interview: 12 of 23

When you get a call for a job interview excitement and panic battle for your attention. Your focus is on making sure you are ready to answer all the questions the employer is sure to ask and present yourself in the best possible light. This is as it should be. However, there are several things a job seeker should ask the int...
Jobs & Careers > Employers Motivating younger employees: 8 of 11

While older employees were often motivated by such things as 'stability', and 'job security', younger workers come from a different generation, have a different work style and mindset. This means that employers cannot rely on the old stand bys to attract and retain younger workers. Our parents and grandparents often worked a...
Jobs & Careers > Job Search (Other) Tips for an effective job search: 20 of 26

What if I've been fired before/have a record/didn't complete my education Picture this: Here it is again. That application question that you never know how to answer. You aren't alone. Many job seekers have issues they don't know how to address on an application or in an interview. Hopefully these few tips will help you make...