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Careers in the industry; from corporate to middle management, food service, media, political figures, and beyond. All workplace careers.
Bullying Bosses Beware!
It is the very classic childhood fairy tale that someone who was considered ugly at school, never picked for a team, later on becomes stunning, with a very happy successful life. Even Einstein was kicked out of his math class for daydreaming. Nowadays workplace bullying is becoming as common as playground bullying, the same scenario happens in the working environment too. When someone gets dismissed from a job, bullied out of it, or passed over for promotion this can be the making of them.
By Mayapee Chowdhury9 years ago in Journal
Worst Job Application Mistakes To Avoid
The first step to getting a job is filling out a job application - and in theory, it should be easy enough. Whether it's a job application that involves sending in a resume, or a literally just filling one form out at a retail store, the fact is that this first single step can make or break your chances at furthering your career.
By Ossiana Tepfenhart9 years ago in Journal
How To Decide If a Career Move is Good for You
Between a rock and a hard place, that’s what I felt like when I was faced with the decision. Continue for as long as I can in a temporary position making $30/hr or take a 30% cut in hours but get paid $33/hr. The only benefit, or so I thought, of this part time position is that it is a permanent position. Permanent positions seem difficult to secure at my place of work.
By Kyle Kendall9 years ago in Journal
My Punk Rock Advice For High School Graduates
Every generation seems to have less hope staring back at them than the previous generation. Social security and a decent retirement plan look less likely every year for the youth of today. College tuition and student debt keep increasing, and there are fewer jobs than ever.
By Terry Osterhout9 years ago in Journal
What Does It Mean to Be Successful?
People strive to be successful, sacrificing years of their life in chase of this goal, yet... what are they really trying to accomplish? They say they are seeking a successful career and a successful life. The word "successful" is thrown out there so often that it, eventually, loses meaning entirely. What does it mean to be successful?
By Anthony Gramuglia9 years ago in Journal
How To Tell If You're Not Getting the Job
Getting a new job isn't easy, especially in today's economy. The most promising sign that things are going to work out in your favor is getting an interview with the company. For many people, getting an interview is often accepted as a sign that you're getting the job. But, this isn't always the case; many make it up to the interview without actually succeeding in obtaining a new position.
By Ossiana Tepfenhart9 years ago in Journal
Why Doesn't Practice Seem to Help Me Get Better at Writing?
Why doesn't practice seem to help me get better at writing? This is about the best question anyone has ever asked me. In a way, I’ve been beating around the bush throughout all of my articles regarding the art of editing as to why practicing writing doesn’t help one to write better.
By Aaron Dennis9 years ago in Journal
Five Priceless Lessons Self-Learning Taught Me
I have never stopped wondering why the world ever got stuck on the old traditional guided learning style, instead of sticking to the more natural and original method of self-learning. Especially when self-learning proves to be a more effective style of learning.
By Ahmed Aribito Hassan9 years ago in Journal
Can Writing Daily Journal Entries Improve Your Writing Ability?
Can writing daily journal entries improve your writing ability? A fascinating question, and one posed to me not long ago. Before I lent this young man my assistance, I wanted some clarification, and this was his response:
By Aaron Dennis9 years ago in Journal
