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November 6th, 2008 | Article by insulin | Business and Finance, Career
Introduction
There are countless ways on how you will build your own portfolio. Some of the things that you need to know before making a move on creating a portfolio is to prepare an Oral Presentation. When we say oral presentation, it is referring to a descriptive writing that is rich of detailed topics like having a illustrations, props, back ground sound and more to enhance your reading ability and then to to share your work to the audience on how did you made it.
Inspire yourself by asking yourself how did you do it and it will come up with many questions like how did you review your subject and its changes? Did you enjoy making it? Create some questions that you can answer on your own with full of information.
Organize - You need to demonstrate to the audience clearly your work so make them understand what you want to say about your work.
Prepare all the things that you need and start the presentation to the audience. Make sure that all of it are well organize and neat to put some good impression to the presentation.
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November 6th, 2008 | Article by sean9461 | Business and Finance, Career
Before you design your business card you should read up on a few designing tips, here are the main points that you should consider before making designing your business cards.
1) How many people will you be giving these cards out too?
This is because you will need to know how many business cards to order. This is because most websites where you can buy your business cards ask you how many business cards you want before you design them on the designing web page. So if you do not know how many you will be needing before you design them you will not be able to order or design your business card.
2) if you were looking at the business card from someone else’s point of view would you like it?
The main key to this is put yourself in someone else’s shoes, if you think how the people your giving the cards to think then you will have the answer to all your questions.
3) If you were looking at the business card from someone else’s point of view can you read it?
You also have to think about if the person reading your business card can read it. For example if you have dark blue background with black font, the person reading your card will not be able to read the business card.
4) The placement of the description on your card.
You must place the description on your card well, for example you should now have all of the different details (name, business name, website, phone number, email) all bulked up into the middle as this makes it harder to read. You should think carefully and preview your business card as you add new details to it.
Using the above tips you will be well on your way to designing your business cards.
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November 6th, 2008 | Article by sean9461 | Career, Computers and Internet, Writing
So, you signed up for adsense in the past but found that you did not make any money from it?
This may be because you have not placed the adsense code in the right place on your website. There are numerous amounts of ways you can boost your adsense income and I will teach you them. Make sure that you follow these guidelines and your adsense income will be boosted to the max.
1) Placement of the Ads.
The placement of the Ads is the main point to getting more clicks, you must have the ads visible. Meaning do not have the Ads right at the bottom of your web page where nobody is going to look. Also do not have them in the middle of the web page as this is disliked by viewers.
2) The colour of the Ad.
The colour of the Ad should match the background of your website. For example if the background of your website is black, make the background of the Ad black with white text. This will make it stand out very well for your viewers and boost your adsense clicks.
3) make sure that you have placed the Adsense Code correctly.
The main problem for people not receiving credit for Ads being clicked is because the HTML code has simply not been copied correctly, make sure you have not missed off any of the code as one missing letter of the code can make the code not work.
4) Make sure you do not break Google Adsense Terms and Conditions.
This is a main problem as Google, take this very seriously and if you simple accidentally click your own Ad they will ban you and never let you back in as they say this is to protect their advertisers. So be very careful and do not test your own Ads.
Follow these guidelines and your Adsense Income will be boosted and you will be well on your way to a full time income.
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October 31st, 2008 | Article by kre8iv1 | Career
Probably one of the worst parts about looking for work is facing that inevitable interview. You only have one chance to make a great impression and convince them you’re right for the job. Here are some simple reminders that can make all the difference in helping you present yourself in the best possible way:
Get there early, if possible. It is extremely important that you be on time. Your punctuality (or lack thereof) is an indication of how you will be on the job. Plan to get there at least 5 – 10 minutes early. Not only will this ensure that you will be on time, but it gives you a few minutes to mentally prepare and not feel rushed. When you are in a better frame of mind, you will be more confident and able to present yourself much better.
Be prepared. You want to show your prospective employer that you are an organized, competent person and at this point, the only way to do that is through your interview. Have your resume and all references handy as well as any other materials you may need. Be sure to have a pen or two. Turn off your cell phone. Show him/her that you’ve given your all to prepare for them and that you would do the same as an employee.
Be friendly, but professional. A sincere smile is the easiest way to make a good impression. No one wants to work with someone who wears a perpetual frown or has a lousy attitude. This is particularly important if the job entails you working with the public. You will be representing the company and they want someone who will do this in a positive way. On the flip side, do not be overly familiar or personal with your interviewers. Avoid any inappropriate comments, jokes or opinions and stick to showing them a great personality and capable worker.
Dress appropriately. If possible, try to find out the dress code of the place to which you are applying. If unknown, then business/business casual is generally acceptable, but it never hurts to turn it up a notch when you want to make a good impression. Even if you are overdressed, it will show that you care about your appearance and make an effort to look good on the job. Be sure, though, to wear something that is comfortable and fits well. It is very distracting to the employer if you are squirming and fidgeting with your clothes all throughout the interview.
Say ‘thank you’. This is the final impression you will leave with your interviewers and you want to leave on a positive note. Thank them for their time and give a firm handshake if they offer. Sending a thank you note to follow up also makes a positive impact and may set you apart from the crowd if they are considering several people. Just be sure to send it immediately the next day or the same day if possible. People like to be appreciated and it speaks to your character as well.
These tips are pretty basic and simple, yet can have a tremendous impact on the outcome of your interview. You have only one chance to put your best foot forward, so make the most of it and hopefully you’ll find yourself punching a clock in no time!
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October 31st, 2008 | Article by Giovanni Di Nardi | Career, Men's Issues, Other, Personal Development
One of the toughest courses the U.S. Army has to offer is Basic Airborne Training. The course is designed to train soldiers and officers how to become Paratroopers. The course is held at the Airborne School in Fort Benning, Georgia. The course is only 3 weeks long, but will test your physical endurance and mental toughness far beyond the normal boundaries.
Becoming a Paratrooper is certainly not for everyone. The training is long, hard, and physically demanding. Most of the soldiers that are not in top physical condition will be eliminated by the end of the first week. This is one course that will really separate the, “men from the boys.”
If you are interested in making the military a career, taking the Airborne course will definitely enhance your rank and credentials. All of the military’s special forces and special operations units like, the Green Berets, Navy Seals, and some specialized Ranger units, must be Airborne qualified before they can become a member of these elite units.
In the first week of training or “ground week,” the soldiers will be subjected to extreme physical conditioning, and basics like how to wear the parachute harness properly. They will also be trained on how to exit the aircraft properly by training on the “mock” door. They will also be taught the techniques of proper parachute landings, how to handle their parachute during the descent, and then they will actually jump from the 34 foot tower which actually simulates an actual jump.
During week two the tough physical conditioning continues along with training designed to teach a soldier how to control oscillation during their descent. More training is employed to emphasize safe landing procedures, and then the latter part of week two is spent making jumps from the 250 foot tower.
In the third and final week of training, the soldiers will make five real jumps from either an C-130 Hercules or a C-141 Starlifter aircraft. After the successful completion of five jumps they will earn their coveted silver ”Airborne Wings.”
The American Airborne Units have an incredibly rich and prestigious history. They have played an important role in the Normandy Invasion of World War II and the Battle of the Bulge. They have fought gallantly in the jungles of Vietnam, and have effectively engaged the enemy in Operation Desert Storm, Iraq, and Afghanistan. A substantial number of Medal of Honor recipients have also been Airborne soldiers.
If you’re looking to enter the military and are seeking a real challenge that can help enhance your career, consider enrolling in the Airborne training. The training and camaraderie is second to none, and you will truly understand what Paratroopers mean when they utter their famous motto, “Airborne All The Way.”
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October 29th, 2008 | Article by kre8iv1 | Career, Music and Movies, Other
Even if you love the spotlight, audition time for actors can be extremely tense. You have to sell yourself to these strangers and convince them that you are who they want. And you only have one chance to do it. Whether it’s the big screen, small screen or in-between, here are some guidelines that can make things go much smoother and help you put your best foot forward:
Be on time! This cannot be emphasized enough. Consider it like a job interview; showing up late only makes a bad impression and the directors wonder if you will be late if you are cast. And depending on what type of project it is, time is money and someone who may be consistently late is not worth taking a chance on.
Be friendly, but professional. Smile! Be pleasant. Just like any job, these people will have to work closely with you every day and do not want someone with a lousy attitude. That being said, remember to stay professional and not be overly familiar or inappropriate; this will only end up working against you by making people uncomfortable.
Be prepared. Do a checklist at home before you leave. Make sure you have all you need for the audition: headshot, resume, lines memorized, etc. If you have received any previous information or direction pertaining to the audition, follow it. Turn off your cell phone. It also doesn’t hurt to keep a small emergency kit with you containing things like safety pins, pens, paper, stain removal pen, mints, dental floss, tissues, etc.
Dress appropriately for the part. This does not mean that you have to be in full costume, but let the casting agent know that you can look the part. Very important - rehearse your audition in your costume. This is especially important if you are wearing high heels, bulky clothes or anything you don’t wear regularly. Make sure you can move freely. If you are uncomfortable or fidgety, it will show and affect your performance.
Be flexible. You are an actor and need to be able to take direction. It’s good to have your own ideas, but also try suggestions that are given to you by the director. If you come across as stubborn or difficult, it won’t matter how good you are…people will not want to work with you. There are too many other actors out there that are just as good and willing to work with the director to bring about his/her vision for the project. This does not mean, however, that you have to compromise your personal values. If someone insists that you to do something that crosses the line for you, it’s best to just politely explain you can’t do that and leave. No part is worth making less of yourself than what you are.
Say thank you. Mom was right…always say thank you! Good old-fashioned politeness will make great strides for your career, whatever it may be. It leaves a positive impression with the casting agent and shows that you appreciate their time. It could even make the difference between choosing you over another actor. Even if you’re not right for this part, your good attitude may be remembered when the next casting call comes around. And being remembered (in a good way) is what it’s all about!
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October 29th, 2008 | Article by insulin | Career, Other, Personal Development, Publishing, Writing
INTRODUCTION
Everybody is aiming for a good job and to be able to get that, we need to have a good resume. If your resume is not so good then you better make it Pro because it is one of the factor to be successful in applying some jobs. There are lots of templates that you can use after creating your resume. It should be appealing and clean so that the person who will interview you will have a first good impression.
HOW TO CREATE A RESUME
NAME, ADDRESS, CONTACT NUMBER, EMAIL ADD - The first thing you need to do is to put your complete name in bold and in all big letters. Next is your address followed by contact number with regular fond size.
OBJECTIVE - After your name, address and contact number, you need to put your objective. What is your objective or goal to this company for example: To be able to perform proficiently the learned skills and to be able to continue improving potentially through continued work experience.
WORK EXPERIENCE - After applying your objective, you need to set your work experience and it will add points for your interview. For example: NILE ELECTROMECHANICAL WORKS, Dubai, Secretary receptionist
1. Receive, screen and direct incoming calls on a switchboard
2. Greet and direct visitors to their destinations
3. Answer caller’s inquiries and correspondence
4. Prepare invoices, price inquiries and more
5. Perform other office tasks such as faxing and mail sorting
You can put as many as you want for the experience to make the company more satisfy with your resume.
SKILLS - After dealing with you work experience, you need to put your skills for example:Proficient in Microsoft office, word, excel, outlook.
EDUCATIONAL ATTAINMENT - You need to set your educational back ground or on what status you are in in education for example: Bachelor of Science in computer Engineering, Harvard university, date graduated: March 1999.
PERSONAL BACKGROUND - When you say personal background, you need to apply your date of birth, place of birth, language spoken or written, and citizenship.
CHARACTER REFERENCES - After your personal background, you need to put the people who really knows your real background and then after put your signature and the right side with your name.
This will be a guided for those who want to create their resume great and successful. Remember to keep it clean and professional.
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October 29th, 2008 | Article by insulin | Career, Other, Personal Development
INTRODUCTION
All of us have unique talents and we need to know it. Some people still didn’t got the chance to discover their interest and that is difficult. To be able to succeed in to your goal, you need to think where do you belong and in what field you are in. Lots of my friends just regret after taking such degree that they really don’t like. If you really think that this or that is really for you then don’t let the time take it, grab the opportunity while it is offer to you. Many of us have hidden talent but they don’t know how to improve it so you need to know how.
MY STORY
When I was still a kid, I always dream to be a pediatrician because I love kids and I always want to help those babies who got illness and my plan is to take up medicine when I’m in college. Now, everything is change. My mom wants me to take Hotel and restaurant management so that I can easily get a job but my real passion is in music but what I was thinking during that time that I need a regular work so I took the HRM. Sadly, I just finished my first semester and stop because music keeps in my head so I told my mom that I really want to take Bachelor of music. I realized that time that no matter how great that course you are taking and if it is really not what you want then everything will be useless. You need to choose for the field that you really interest too and enjoy, that what is matters.
TYPES OF INTERESTS
There are actually 7 interests and these are outdoor interests, Mechanical interests, investigative interests, artistic interests, social interests, Enterprising interests, and clerical interests.
Outdoor interests- It means that you are enjoying the outdoor or simple the nature. You love the environment just like the trees, flowers, plans and animals so some of the good course for you will be zoologists, botanists, geologists, marine biologists, poultry, gardener, farmer, fishermen and more.
Investigative interests- Simply means you are enjoying that work that deals in intelligent thinking. Love actions, active working so you will be in astronomers, historians, dentists, archeologists, lawyers and more.
Mechanical interests- Means that your enjoying the part of reality world of woods, tools and stuff or some mechanical things so you like to be cook, plumber, painter, engineer and more.
Artistic interests- You enjoy most of the activities that related to designs, music, arts so you love to be musician, makeup artists, singer, director, lyricists, cartoonists, photographer, fashion designer and more.
Social interests- It means that you enjoy the activity of assisting some person or promotion so you will be in translators, teacher, manager, attendant, nurse and more .
Enterprising interests- You love projects especially business ventures so you will be in retail, cosmetology, food factory, buy and sell and more.
Clerical interests- It means that you love to enjoy working to follow some procedures so you will be dealing more on office clerk, cashier, secretaries, bank tellers, computer operator and more.
These types of interest maybe helps you to choose what is your field of interest and I hope this help to all of the people who read this. Always bare in mind that pick the field that you are really enjoying and you will enjoy for the rest of your life.
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October 29th, 2008 | Article by kre8iv1 | Career, Hobbies, Other, Recreation and Leisure, Speaking
Acting on stage is generally an area that has no middle ground…either you love it and crave the spotlight, or hate it and couldn’t be paid enough to set foot up there. If you’re new to the stage, be it acting or pubic speaking, here are some guidelines to ensure that your performance will be at its best:
You must PROJECT your voice. This doesn’t mean just yelling, but speak at a much louder volume than you normally do. Imagine that you are speaking to someone at the very back of the room who needs to hear every word you say. If you are fortunate enough to have a lapel or headset microphone, you will not need to project as much, but you will still need to rehearse your speaking so that it is clear.
Speak slower than normal. When you are at a distance from the audience, your words can get muffled and distorted. It may sound funny, but if you speak slower and more purposefully, what you say will be much clearer to the audience. Obviously, if you are acting, you must stay in character, but don’t rush through your lines. The last thing you want is to spend weeks or months rehearsing and have the audience not understand you.
Face the audience when you speak. It may sound obvious, but we have a very strong tendency to turn our head and face the person we are speaking to. That’s normal, but on stage, it can cut your volume almost in half. It can seem very unnatural to face forward while talking to someone next to you, so rehearse this diligently. It may help to visualize the two of you driving in a car together; you can be talking, but not necessarily looking at each other. Don’t worry, it doesn’t look as strange to the audience as it feels to you.
Don’t look in the eyes. If you are giving a speech or monologue and must look at the audience, look at the tops of people’s heads, not directly into their eyes. This can be extremely helpful if you are nervous about public speaking as looking directly into someone’s eyes can be very distracting and unnerving. This way, there is no eye contact but from a distance, it looks as though you are looking directly at each person.
Keep movement to a minimum. If you are a persistent toe or finger tapper or you tend to ‘sway’ when you stand or otherwise fidget, make a conscious effort to stand still. Even the littlest movement can be a distraction on stage and you don’t want anyone to miss what you’re saying because they couldn’t keep their eyes off your jiggling leg.
Keep going! If you forget your lines, don’t stop and stare blankly at your fellow actors or the audience. Make something up and keep going. Always stay in character! It may take you a minute to get back on track, but if you stay calm and don’t panic, chances are that no one will even know you missed something. This is where the art of improvisation can be very helpful in getting you through those tight spots. Make it a point to rehearse this way as though it is “live” and keep going no matter what.
These few guidelines will get you off to a good start for your performance. Don’t worry if it feels very awkward and unnatural at first. The more you practice, the better you will get and the more natural these techniques will become. Then it will be your moment to shine in the spotlight!
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October 29th, 2008 | Article by TomF | Career, Personal Development
Introduction:
Most people with any ambition at all are constantly looking for ways to distance themselves from co-workers. Read on to learn my ideas on how to do this. You may find that it is not as hard to do as you thought.
Getting Ahead:
Separation from peers is another way to describe getting ahead. In this case, getting ahead in the office and placing ourselves in a favorable light with higher management, (the boss). We may do this is in any number of ways and you may be surprised to learn that being the best, most knowledgeable and hardest worker in your team is not the only way to achieve “first among equals” status in your work group. Your boss is not stupid and notices more than you may realize. Be smart and use this to your advantage.
Working at Getting Ahead:
There are some things you can do that are so simple they are often overlooked. These are usually the basic things like punctuality and attendance. Unexcused absences can derail a career faster than anything in today’s corporate environment, for absences cost money and lost production is lost forever. Excessive tardiness will annoy a boss and cause dissension among others in your work group, for why should they have to report to work on time if you don’t? The same is true of repeatedly leaving work early.
Make a point of it to be the most well groomed person in your office. Your clothing does not have to be expensive but should be clean and neat. For the professional person, having clothing done by a professional dry cleaner is the best money he/she can spend. Be careful not to wear obviously worn clothing to the office and pay scant attention to casual days, unless your manager enthusiastically encourages them. The old saying, “dress for the job you want,” is as true as ever. And, don’t forget to polish your shoes. You can learn much about anybody by looking at his/her footwear.
Personal hygiene is of the utmost importance in any work group, but especially in a crowded office. Keep hair clean and, if a woman, keep fingernails well manicured. If a man, be certain facial hair does not resemble the great outback.
You do not have to be the most experienced or best at what your work group does to distance yourself from the others. You will have to be willing to do that something extra from time to time such as coming in early or staying late to address a problem issue, or volunteering to tackle an unpopular project or job assignment. Be willing to “take one for the team” occasionally, but do not make a habit of it, lest others in the office take unfair advantage of you.
You do not have to be the boss’s apple polisher but you will need to cultivate a solid working relationship with him or her. This may take some personal skill, as said manager’s style may tend toward aloofness for direct reports, but work at it. Reaching out to those who should be reaching out to you is one of the best ways to develop leadership skills. Whether your boss seems to appreciate or notice you or not, you can bet that somebody is observing your efforts. Again, we are not talking about brown nosing or apple polishing; we are talking about honest efforts to be as professional as possible.
Summing Up:
Have you noticed that all that has been mentioned is simply common sense stuff? That is the point of this article. Many persons neither think about nor care about the things we have gone over. This does not make them bad employees or bad people, but it may show a certain disregard for the things a person must do to get ahead and be successful.
Make no mistake about it, employers notice these traits, or lack of them, in the people that work for them. Nothing may ever be said, but we’ve all known persons who should have been promoted but, for whatever the reason, never were.
So, to recap: Dress and groom well. Arrive for work on time and stay there. Cultivate a relationship with your boss and be a team player, but do not overdo either. Be competent at what you do but it is not necessary to be the most experienced or skilled. Go the extra mile occasionally but, again, do not make a habit of it, for neither your manager nor peers will appreciate it. It is good to “leave ‘em wanting more.” Display leadership in the office but be careful not to act as if you are the boss.
Do these basic but very important things and chances are; you will prosper.
Ignore them at your own risk.
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