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Steps to find the right job for you.
A job search can be a little like dating. It can be easy to go online to find an initial match, but what comes after that is the most important thing. Will the first date (or interview) become a long-term relationship? Or will it be a bust?
By Lena Jhonson6 years ago in Journal
Ten Tips for Writing Compelling Characters
So you want to write a book, comic or screenplay and all your characters are caricatures of two-dimensional tropes so done to death they’re contributing to global warming. What can you do to freshen things up a bit? Well, here are my ten tips for making your character more compelling.
By Floran Bailey6 years ago in Journal
Creating a Professional Resume for English as a Second Language Learners
What is a resume? To sum it up, it is the backbone of your professional background and experience summed up in a one or two-page document which you will be showcasing to potential employers and/or co-workers. It is not the sum total of who you are as a person but rather who you are as a worker and what professional skills you have to offer and to whom your skills would be useful for. In order to get a better job, to get a better salary, or to get that promotion to take the next step in your career, a good resume could make the difference between a ‘yes’ or a ‘no’ answer when it comes to you getting that employment opportunity.
By Ben W6 years ago in Journal
How To Work from Home Like a Boss
I've worked from home full time for about four years now. While many people I know say they couldn’t handle the isolation, for me it’s the only way to work. I’ll never go back to an office building—I’ve gone feral.
By Jess Filippi6 years ago in Journal
Short Form Writing
Each writing output always follows the five key elements for a good story: character, setting, conflict, plot and theme. Also, each medium always consists of the dramatic structure, whereby a character wants something, meets an obstacle stopping them from getting what they want, then they achieve their goal or fail. There will always be a strong character arc explored within the story, but the ways in which this is portrayed, varies from each creative output.
By Rebecca Smith6 years ago in Journal
How To Become An Authority On Forums & Online Groups
Okay today lets talk about posting in forums and online groups because there have been many people who have trouble with certain things and I want to help the process of gaining credibility, authority and ultimately get business for you. So lets’ begin!
By Adam Watt6 years ago in Journal
Why sell yourself when others could do it for you?
Wondering why everyone talks about Instagram marketing lately? Consider this: Instagram's organic marketing reach is up 115%. Let's face it, beating large brands with high budgets for a spot on Google to raise your brand awareness is pretty unlikely. Social media is your most powerful ally for generating brand awareness. Why? Because, as Seth Godin once noted,
By Phong Nguyen6 years ago in Journal
COPYWRITING HEROES
Wouldn't it be great if we had Super writing powers that would trigger our readers to take action every time? Like a Superhero saving the day. But alas, we must come back to earth. But what if? What if we could have the ability to spin a word that would inspire or influence our readers to take action? Wouldn't that be great?
By Phong Nguyen6 years ago in Journal
Top 8 Ultimate Productivity Tips to Make More Money
The ultimate aim of every working individual, entrepreneur, or big organization is to earn more and more money. Everyone works hard to achieve this goal. Still, some end up earning more than their co-workers. The same situation is applicable in the case of businessmen also.
By Jackson Maven6 years ago in Journal
Best Ways to Reduce Water Wastage in Industries
Water is an essential part of doing business for most of the industries. Since the industries use a lot of freshwater for their processes, it becomes imperative for them to conserve it by reducing their water wastage.
By Emma Willson6 years ago in Journal
How to get paid to chat online
I have been getting paid to chat online for a few years now. This is one great hidden tech gem that a lot of people do not know about. But if you love to post and chat online, then this article is for you. I will go over the many ways you can get paid to chat online, and the sites that have worked for me.
By The Sinister Pen6 years ago in Journal
Season Of The Witch
Two things always ring true in writing fiction, especially for Teen and Young Adult readers. Representation matters, and you can't fake the support. No matter how you say it.
By Lacie Grayson6 years ago in Journal