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What to Wear to Your Job Interview
No matter if you're a recent college graduate, self-taught genius, or fledgling intern looking for an actual career in your particular industry, discerning what to wear to your job interview can be as stressful as the interview itself.
By Ryan Epps8 years ago in Journal
10 Places to Advertise Your Avon
First, I want to say this list is great for any MLM. Currently, I am an Avon rep. When I received my starter kit, I was a little lost. Where am I going to take these? I thought to myself. Then the next wave of worries set in. How am I suppose to talk to strangers? I didn't want to ask family and friends, for the fear of alienating them. Being a shy person, these ideas really helped me. No awkward sales pitch required.
By Mama Mood8 years ago in Journal
Escaping My Dream Job
October 8, Wilmington, NC—I had just finished my freshman year with a double major in International Studies and Political Science when I was offered an unpaid internship to work for a non-profit on Capitol Hill. My transportation was covered. I would be flying. My living arrangements were covered. I would live with a roommate, one block from the Washington, DC capitol building. This was where I wanted to spend my summer, so as according to Politico, I joined the other 20,000 interns packing their suitcases. I had landed my dream job at the age of eighteen.
By Mackenzie Watson8 years ago in Journal
Phone Job Interview Tips
A phone job interview is more relaxed and less stressful since you're not meeting in person. But you still need to be prepared and be educated on how to conduct yourself during the interview so you can give a killer interview and successfully get the job. By following these phone job interview tips you will impress the interviewer and are closer to get your dream job. As with anything in life you need to work hard to get what you want. So if you're very passionate about this job treat the phone interview seriously and prepare ahead of time.
By Leila Parker8 years ago in Journal
Why Do Successful People Forget the Things They Were Taught?
To have a successful career and be an indispensable employee to an organization, there is one thing you have been taught for most of your life you must turn your back on.
By Roy Osing8 years ago in Journal
You're Not Stuck; You're Afraid
We all know that one person who is stuck on a job they hate, or who is stuck studying a course that doesn’t even inspire them to breathe. And for some reason they feel obliged to engage in that activity even though they are fully aware of the fact that it makes them unhappy.
By Kynene Nwaobasi8 years ago in Journal
The "Easy" Life – Part 1
Firstly, thank you for joining me here today to listen to what I have to say. I promise you it will not be time wasted. This is a quick introduction to a guide I am creating on what I have experienced in the world of working from home using the internet (and some extra side hustles) and how to achieve the ultimate goal of working from home for yourself. Throughout this guide I will provide you with tried and tested methods, tips and tricks, some helpful resources such as spreadsheets and word documents to assist you in staying organized.
By Michael Waugh8 years ago in Journal
What If...
We've all been there. . . feeling insecure and uncertain of the choices that we've made in life. Asking ourselves, WHAT IF I had done things differently or taken a different path? These types of questions can truly eat someone alive, even more so when you are unhappy with what you're doing currently as a career.
By Uptothe T8 years ago in Journal
How Bad Employees Get Good Jobs
At my last job, I witnessed the best, most talented people all get fired and laid off — myself included. We all worked tirelessly, never complained, and did what we could to make sure things still worked.
By Ossiana Tepfenhart8 years ago in Journal
How to Have a Productive, Respectful Discussion
No matter what profession you're pursuing, you are bound to have a discussion with a group of people at some point. While you are free to express your ideas in a thoughtful, creative way, there are some rules you and your peers should abide by in order to have a progressive discussion. Respect is key. Everyone must maintain a respectful nature for the entirety of the discussion. If you're a student, teacher, or an employee please read through this list and feel free to share any of these tips with your colleagues the next time you engage in a discussion.
By Ankita Upadhyay8 years ago in Journal
A Vague Business Concept
Have you ever put together IKEA furniture? Well, I have. It is as much complicated as it is fun. There is this pile of boxes, instructions, and images. You attach little pieces one-by-one going step-by-step. And, if you do everything correctly, those little pieces become a household appliance that will be a very good use to you. On the contrary, if you do it wrong, you will have to break down all those pieces apart like jenga woods and go to step one, tail chase.
By Zeynep Suslu8 years ago in Journal
I Want To Be a Pirate!
“Here’s to the crazy ones. The misfits. The rebels. The troublemakers. The round pegs in the square holes. The who see things differently. They’re not fond of rules. And they have no respect for the status quo. You can quote them, disagree with them, glorify or vilify them. About the only thing you can’t do is ignore them. Because they change things. They push the human race forward. And while some may see them as the crazy ones, we see genius. Because the people who are crazy enough to think they can change the world are the ones who do.” — Apple Ad 1997 referring to the misfit economy.
By Jordan Ashleigh8 years ago in Journal