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Jobs & Careers > Resumes & Cover Letters What is a resume and what will it do for you?: 2 of 9
A resume is one of the first and most important things that an employer will look at to assess your qualifications for the position you are applying for. Making a good impression is key to getting the job you want. A resume is looked at for an average of eight seconds. Your resume needs to be neat and professional. In your re... More..
Business > Business News & Issues How Starbucks achieved its amazing success: 1 of 4
I believe Starbucks' success is undoubtedly due to their focus on what customer service and employee satisfaction really means. A book I've read about this company, The Starbucks Experience, explains in great detail the foundation for this company's management strategies and how it's made them the success that they are today.... More..
Health & Fitness > Nicotine Dependence Arguments for banning smoking: 3 of 10
There is a lot of controversy today about where people should and should not be allowed to smoke in public, and there is currently legislation in the State House and Senate to ban smoking in certain public areas. For a long time, most restaurants have had a "smoking" section, bars allowed smoking, and cigarettes were acceptab... More..
Autos > Car Reviews Car reviews: 2007 Hyundai Elantra: 1 of 3
For anyone interested in fuel economy, the Elantra is a very stylish and family friendly model that will suit almost anyone's price range. The Elantra is a sedan vehicle by Hyundai Motor Company, which is an automobile manufacturer originally based out of South Korea. Their target market is toward drivers looking for a smalle... More..
Computers & Technology > Internet Trends Assessing the growth of the social networking business: 3 of 8
Social Networking is becoming a key component in many companies' operations, making it one of the fastest-growing sources of company information systems. Social networking can be presented in an organization in a variety of ways for several different purposes. These types of programs have most commonly been known for their us... More..
Parenting & Pregnancy > Baby Sleep Issues Arguments for co-sleeping: 7 of 17
I personally chose co-sleeping for my daughter and I. Before my daughter was born I thought I had planned everything out, including sleeping arrangements. She had her own crib, an entire crib set in a pretty floral pattern, and that was where she would sleep for the night. She has yet to sleep the night in that crib more than... More..
Computers & Technology > Online Shopping & Trade Is shopping online really cheaper?: 11 of 25
There are many tricks to getting deals shopping online. In the end, online shopping is DEFINITELY cheaper! As a working mom also working toward an online degree I have searched for not only more convenient shopping strategies, but also cheaper ones. As it turns out, online shopping is absolutely the way to go. For instance, a... More..
Jobs & Careers > Career Path & Goals Tips for finding your dream career: 4 of 7
The best place to start to find your dream career is within yourself. Ask yourself "who am I', "what am I good at", and "who are my friends". Skill identification is very important to figure out where you want to work and what job you want. Self assessment is a good idea. Know your skills, what you love to work with, and whic... More..
Jobs & Careers > Job Interviews Dress to impress: Proper interviewing attire for men: 4 of 7
What you wear is one of the first impressions you give to a potential employer about your professionalism. You'll want to be up to date on your attire before applying for the positions you are interested in. Although some jobs do not require a suit and tie, you will always want to look your best for that first encounter. When... More..
Business > Human Resources How to motivate your staff: 8 of 10
It has been proven by companies and employees in the Human Resource field that benefits are extremely important to attract, retain, and motivate employees. Employee turnover can be a very costly expense, as well as advertisement to find a well-qualified individual when a company may not have the most competitive benefits in i... More..