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Fantastic Resumes and How to Send Them—5 Tips. Top Story - November 2018.
Just to give a little bit of a credibility, I used to work in an HR company as a talent acquisition associate, and later as a recruiter. So I've seen a good deal of CVs. Some of them were good, some of them were bad. Some of them were just so awful and ridiculous that I decided not to do it ever again. Ok, I'm exaggerating a bit, but still! Here are the things which made me go for "no" and a few more suggestions.
By Anna Dvorakova7 years ago in Journal
How to Successfully Apply for Medicine (or the Next Step if it Doesn't Happen the First Time)
First of all, I'm going to start by congratulating you—this is most definitely not a career for the lighthearted. Being a doctor takes passion, motivation... you've probably heard all this before! But the important question is, just how do you get there? This article is going to break down exactly that—from revision methods, to interview techniques, to the essential experience needed—so, without further ado, let's get started!
By Charlotte7 years ago in Journal
Blogging Planner - What It Is and How to Use It!
So, you're a blogger, right? You have a million ideas running around in your head at any given moment, right? How do you keep it all organized? You've (maybe) heard of a blogging planner and thought it was a good idea, but never knew how to use one or how it would work for you. Or, maybe, you've never heard of a blogging planner and you need to know more! Well, here I will tell you all of the things you need to know about a blogging planner and how having one will help you out IMMENSELY!
By Sarah7 years ago in Journal
Let's Get Prepared to Work from Home
Many people would love to work from home. Working from home can be the most rewarding way to earn income to take care of your family.
By Future Unity Network7 years ago in Journal
I Made $4000 Working 16 Days
Do you have a knack for the Theater? Do you like making money? The seriously, work at the Renaissance Festival. Not everyone who works at the Renaissance Festival travels. If you've ever gone, there's always a big mix of people who travel, private vendors (local and traveling), and local people looking to make some extra cash.
By Dani Ash7 years ago in Journal
How to Plan Your Novel or Story
(To skip the intro go to paragraph three) When writing a creative piece, whether its fantasy, sci-fi, realistic fiction or any other genre, the planning phase can be an absolute mess. Many new authors prefer to skip these steps and just start typing, thinking the story will be just as good either way. I hate to say it, but this isn't true. Stories and books that are unplanned come off messy and poorly written more often than not.
By Jacob Brown7 years ago in Journal
Branding Your Business on Facebook - Using Hashtags
Every business and organization needs to have a presence on Facebook, but the content needs to reach your target audience. Here are a few tips to expand the reach of your posts.
By Dan McGinnis7 years ago in Journal
How to Start Your Career in Finance
Do you feel stuck in a dead end career? Don't settle! There are other options that will help you live a comfortable life and grow as a person. When you are looking for a new career option, there are many different directions you can try to take. For those that have an interest in business or mathematics, one great option to consider would be to pursue a career in finance. Those that are in the finance industry will have plenty of professional opportunities available to them, many of which can provide them with great job satisfaction and overall compensation. If you are looking to start a career in finance, there are a variety of tips that you should follow to get started.
By Paisley Hansen7 years ago in Journal
Making a Living Online (and Offline)
If you're reading this, then you are most likely fall into one of two categories: You are either curious and want to learn how to slowly start to make a living using social media; or you just want to see what rubbish I can come up with just waste your time.
By Celine Dior7 years ago in Journal
How to Stay Creative
Creativity is what makes the human mind. We are constantly finding new inspirations, be it on our way to work or school or even sitting in McDonald's, eating a big mac and staring out of the window. Finding that one thing that makes the connection spark is often something spontaneous. We forget that creativity is born from anything and everything and because of that we try too hard to find it, even when it's staring at us right in the face.
By Jee P7 years ago in Journal
Take Your Ideas for Blog Posts to the Next Level with This 10 Minute Technique
Do you struggle with ideas for blog posts? I know I do sometimes! Some days the titles and topics come pouring in faster than I can even write them down and I create 10+ drafts on my Evernote account.
By StephanieCristi7 years ago in Journal
5 Tips for a More Successful CV
1. Keep it simple Far too many people still believe that a CV is where you need to impress your prospective employer. It is not. Now we are in the age of digital everything, your CV plays a different role depending on what industry you’re jumping in to. The first blanket rule is to keep it simple. Your CV is read for the content it provides, the information about you and whether you are somebody the firm wishes to interview.
By Dominic Monaghan7 years ago in Journal