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Subscribe- Invasion of Privacy: Facebook, Twitter Account Access by EmployersWould you let a potential or current employer search your home? And your friends homes while they were at it? Employers are digitally invading the private worlds of potential and current employees that deeply.
Protect Yourself from Workplace BullyingToday's headlines are filled with tragic stories of youngsters and the emotional/physical abuses they suffer from peers. However, millions of adults are also bullied where they work as well.
A Bold Move: I Walked Away from My Nursing CareerWalking away from my nursing career was not easy but I knew deep inside it was time. Some will say that it was a bold move and some may say it was a foolish move. Only time will tell.- Wellness in the WorkplaceEmployers can lessen their overhead, by encouraging healthy lifestyles, while not compromising employee medical benefits or compensation! Many companies are moving toward Employee Wellness Programs to earn insurance incentives.
- What Your Desk Says About YouAs innocent as family photos and bobble head frogs may seem, you need to be certain of what your desk is saying to the people around you. See which category below you fall in to, and what you can do to rid yourself of the “Detrimental Desk”!
- 7 Tips for Balancing Multiple JobsThis article offers practical advice regarding ways to balance having multiple jobs.
- The Secret Interviewin the interview, you answered every question with confidence and finesse, yet you still didn’t land the position. It could be due to the idea of the “Secret Interview.”The “Secret Interview” is an integral part of the hiring process.
- 5 Ways Teens Can Shine in a Summer Job InterviewTeens can shine and beat the competition for finding a summer job by doing these 5 things in the job interview.
- Networking Tips for Current and Future EntrepreneursTips from Michael Luchies and Katie Sowa of the Collegiate Entrepreneurs' Organization of how to make the most of networking.
- How to Get Hired - Your First Job InterviewImportant things to remember when going to your first job interview.
- Ways to Earn Money Between JobsAre you experiencing financial difficulties? Looking for work? Here are some ways to earn money at home between jobs or even start your own business with the items and skills you already possess.
- How to Break Into ScreenwritingThere's a lot of advice out there on how to break into Hollywood. Unfortunately, most of it is wrong. Here's the real deal on how to get your script made into a movie.
- Tales of a Literary GunslingerLife as a freelance writer may not seem to have much in common with life as an Old West gunslinger, but you'd be surprised.
- What to Teach Your Teen About WorkWhat should parents be teaching their children about work? The answers may surprise you.
- Employer's Tips for First Job ResumeI run a small coffee shop, and I see resumes on a monthly basis, if not weekly. Hopefully, this article will help you avoid making some of the common mistakes I see in those resumes.
Coping With Unemployment StressOver stressed from losing a job? Here are 7 steps to help you cope with unemployment stress.- 5 Businesses You Can Start With Little MoneyThere are endless small business opportunities that don’t cost a lot of money. Here is a basic list that should get you started in the right direction.
Tweeting ProfessionallyLearn how to tweet and make the most out of micro-blogging. Although 140 characters hardly seem like enough rope with which to professionally hang yourself, it is possible. Observing proper Twitter etiquette protects freelancers and professionals.
Living With Losing Your JobThree things to do if you find yourself without a job.- Occupy Your JobThe Occupy movement which has dominated global headlines this fall offers great examples of things to do and not to do to advance your career.
Subscribe- I Didn't Serve in Vietnam, but I Did Serve with that Deployment Over My Head, and Paid the PriceThis story is a detailed synopsis of my service in the US Air Force during the end of the Vietnam conflict from August 1971 to June 1975. It cronicles everyday events and also life changing ones that affected the rest of my life.
- Three Interactive ESL Speaking GamesOne of the main hurdles of teaching English abroad is getting your students to talk more. These three ESL speaking games are great for teaching your English student to be more vocal.
- 28 Eight Years of Service Taught Me Many ThingsAfter growing up on military bases, and serving for 28 years in the Air Force, I have learned a lot about how to run an organization. Hopefully this story will help others understand what lessons we could draw from those years.
- Military Leadership is Service to More Than CountryThe greatest recognition in the military is the honor of leading others. The greatest take-away from military leadership is that leaders are best characterized by their service to others.
- Be a Successful "Mommy" BloggerBlogging about the antics of your child is not only therapeutic, but it keeps readers entertained as well. Learn to become a successful mommy blogger by using your writing skills and sense of humor.
How the Army Changed My LifeAfter working as a Temp for many years, and being turned down for many jobs, one organization saw my potential and gave not only an opportunity, but a new life. That fine organization is The U.S. Army.- On Staying Afloat: How to Support Yourself While Following Your DreamsIs your money situation preventing you from pursuing your dreams? In just a few steps, you can figure out where you are, where you will be if you work less hours at your day job, and how much money you will need to go after your goals.
Lucky Magazine's West Coast Fashion and Beauty Blogger ConferenceLucky Magazine's FABB west conference promotes networking and thinking as entrepreneurs- My Life in the MilitaryThese are my personal experiences of my 6 years in the military.
- My Experience as a United States MarineThis article will explore my personal experience as a U.S. Marine.
- 5 Reasons Why You Hate Your Minimum Wage JobWhy do you hate your low paying job? Top reasons why majority of workers hate their low paying job. Why employees can't escape their horrid job?
- My Navy Career and Americans' Historical Memory LossThere is much American history that is untaught simply because it is uncomfortable for most of us to contemplate. My own Naval experience included one very vivid example of this.
Improve Your Communication: Conquer Fear of Public SpeakingHow to improve communication and conquer your fear of public speaking.- Ten Tips for Finding True HappinessHow to find true happiness.
Five Steps to a Successful Yard SaleHow to have a successful yard sale.
Successfully Planning Your Flea MarketHow to plan a flea market.- Have You Ever Been Asked to Dress More Conservatively at Work?Many women are discriminated against in the workplace. This is becoming entirely too common. There has even been a few high-profile lawsuits about workplace discrimination against women. This has happened to me as well.
My Journey from a Civilian to an AirmanMy personal experiences in the Air Force.- My Time in the ArmyMy time in the military from 1999 to 2003 and why I enlisted.
- A Veteran's Take on Military Service in the United States Air ForceVeteran, that is what men and women are called who shield America from the perils of life. This personal story chronicles a man whose life changed serving those he never met. It made a young boy into a man.