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Are you one of the "lucky" ones? Here's why a lot of job hunters will not get hired
The job market is tough. There are a lot of people looking for work and not enough jobs to go around. And for some reason, it seems that most job-hunters have no idea what's going on behind the scenes. Or at least that's what I've heard from my friends who are recruiters and hiring managers. So here's the deal: If you're an unemployed person looking for your first job after college, there are some things you need to know about how employers search for talent online and in person - things that might make the difference between getting hired or not getting hired. Here's what they are:
By Courtanae Heslop4 years ago in Journal
What You Should Know About Teaching Jobs Online
Online teaching jobs allow you to work from home, which is convenient and ideal for many people. But before you apply for an online teaching position, there are some things to consider. You'll need to make sure the job fits in with your lifestyle, schedule and preferences. Here's what you need to know about getting started as an online teacher:
By Courtanae Heslop4 years ago in Journal
How a Single Mom Who Makes $35 After Taxes at the Grocery Store Can Still Afford to Take Her Kids to Disney World
I'm a single mom who makes $35 after taxes for a 12-hour work day at the grocery store. Yes, that's right - $35 for 12 hours of work. I'm not complaining about my pay (or my job), but it isn't exactly life changing either. So how can I afford to take three kids on vacation to Disney World? Simple: financial planning and prioritization. If you want something badly enough, you'll find a way to get it - and believe me when I say that taking your kids on vacation is worth every cent!
By Courtanae Heslop4 years ago in Journal
NaNoWriMo 2023 Early Prep
So last year I took part in NaNoWriMo 2022 where I successfully wrote 50,000 words in November, 28 days to be exact. This allowed me to get a beautiful start to my first ever manuscript, however reading it back recently to prepare for this year's NaNoWriMo I realised that it needs a lot of work. So I’ve decided to start early on my prep so that I have a very good base to write my next 50,000 words on my WIP.
By Terri Allen4 years ago in Journal
5 Moves You Can Do to Improve Your Workplace Team Building
When you think about workplace team building, it's easy to imagine all of the ways that it can go wrong. You might picture coworkers awkwardly chatting at lunch or playing a lame game that gets everyone involved but doesn't actually accomplish anything important. But in reality, effective team building requires a little more than just being friendly with your co-workers and sharing lunch together. It takes a few key steps to make sure your team is actually working as effectively as possible:
By Courtanae Heslop4 years ago in Journal
Looking for a Project Manager? Here are the Skills You Need
The project manager is the one who sees the big picture, keeps everyone on track, and delivers a successful outcome. It's an important role to fill in any organization, but there are many different types of project managers with very different skill sets. In this article we'll discuss what makes a great project manager and how you can tell if they fit your needs or not.
By Courtanae Heslop4 years ago in Journal
Your Personality Defines Your Virtual Assistant
It's no secret that having a virtual assistant can save you time and money. But what if your personality is the real key to unlocking the potential of this much-sought-after employee? In today's world, we're all at some point faced with making a choice between hiring an in-office employee or looking for help online. And while it's true that there are certain tasks that only certain types of people can do - such as programming or graphic design - there are plenty of other jobs out there that could be done by either type of worker. So why choose one over the other? Whether it's because you have more money than time or vice versa (or something else entirely), let me help explain why personality matters in deciding whether or not to hire someone full-time or use them on an as-needed basis:
By Courtanae Heslop4 years ago in Journal
Can You Work From Home? Learn How To Start Your Freelance Business with These Tips
The idea of working from home is appealing to a lot of people. It has the potential to give you more freedom and flexibility than a traditional office job, and it can allow you to work in your pajamas (or whatever you like). But before taking the plunge into full-time freelancing, it's important to know what's involved in starting your own business. You'll want to make sure that your new company has good financial footing and that you're not going into it unprepared. Here are some tips on how to start freelance web design or other kinds of freelance jobs successfully:
By Courtanae Heslop4 years ago in Journal
Importance and Advantages of First Aid Training at Workplace
First aid training is very important because it has proven to save many lives in daily routine life. Accidents or health emergencies can occur anywhere and anytime. Therefore people now focus on getting first aid training to deal with the emergency situations and to handle them in a better way.
By Sarah Michelle4 years ago in Journal
