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As is the case with many jobs, internships have gone remote. However, the shift to virtual work experiences hasn’t necessarily diminished the outlooks of students and recent graduates. In fact, a report from nonprofit organization The Washington Center found that over 60% of students surveyed believe that a remote internship is just as valuable as an in-person opportunity. Additionally, over half of the respondents felt included in the organization where they were interning remotely, and 92% felt engaged at their internship....

Although all veterinarians are qualified to perform some surgical work, veterinary surgeons are specially trained and certified to perform advanced general or orthopedic surgical procedures on a variety of animals. Veterinary Surgeon Duties & Responsibilities The duties of a veterinary surgeon in private practice require the ability to do the following work: Conduct presurgical exams and diagnostic tests.Evaluate X-rays and nuclear scans.Use specialized equipment.Perform surgical procedures.Draft case reports.Supervise post-operative care.Interact with surgical veterinary technicians, primary and emergency vets, support staff, and animal owners....

Construction engineering management (CEM) involves the application of technical and scientific knowledge to infrastructure construction projects. Construction engineering management blends engineering (which focuses on design) with construction management, which is concerned with overseeing the actual construction. Keep reading to learn more about construction engineering management and the managers that carry out these duties. What Is Construction Engineering Management? Construction engineering management refers to the use of critical thinking in technical and scientific fields to improve a construction project....

In Florida and in all states, tenants pay rent in order to live in and enjoy their rental unit. Under Florida’s landlord-tenant law, there are certain disclosures about the rent that every tenant has the right to know and understand. This includes when rent is due, the length of the tenancy, and the procedures for increasing rent. Rent Basics in Lease Agreement A lease agreement is a binding contract between a landlord and a tenant....

While some people find job fairs (also known as career fairs) to be stressful or overwhelming, they are in fact an excellent way to bolster your job search to find your dream job. A job fair is an ideal place to meet representatives of various companies at once. You can network with both employers and other job seekers in your industry. Even if you do not wind up with a job, you can gain inside information about numerous industries and expand your network....

If you want to be at the forefront of consumer protection and don’t mind a little blood and guts then a career as a food inspector might be for you. Food inspectors are employed by the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Food Safety and Inspection Service. These people ensure that meat and poultry processed in private plants are safe and properly labeled. There are more than 7,500 food inspectors employed by the Department....

Founded way back in 1995 as an online auction site, eBay precipitated a radical change in the way the world buys and sells things. In the process, it opened up opportunities for thousands of people to make money from home. Today, thanks to eBay, if you have something to sell, the whole world is your marketplace. That means more potential buyers, but it also means more competition. Like any successful online company, eBay constantly changes with the times and technology....

The Freecycle Network is a website where you can get all kinds of free stuff in your area or give away items that you don’t need or want anymore. It’s really a great way to get freebies, but also an ideal method of reusing something that might have ended up in a landfill otherwise. Types of Free Stuff You Can Find on Freecycle You can find just about anything for free on Freecycle!...

Redacting a PDF file allows you to hide sensitive information while otherwise keeping your document’s formatting. Redaction can and should be used to cover private information, such as Social Security Numbers, competitive information, and even images. In a properly redacted file, formatting elements remain unchanged, while classified information appears as a black box. Doing this is not as easy as highlighting the text, changing the highlight color to match the font color, and watching everything disappear....

Subway continues to be a top-performing franchise, and that draws many people to consider franchising opportunities. Most of the franchises are in the United States, but the company has locations in Australia, New Zealand, Saudi Arabia, the United Kingdom, Spain, Italy, France, Germany, Puerto Rico, Japan, Belgium, Luxembourg, and the Netherlands. If you want to purchase your own Subway franchise, there are a few things to know before you jump in, like the costs and requirements of the process....

Capacity is often defined as the capability of an object, whether it is a machine, work center, or operator, to produce output for a specific time period, which can be an hour, a day, etc. Some companies—especially those that don’t have supply chain optimization as a core business strategy—ignore the measurement of capacity, assuming that their facilities have enough capacity. But, oftentimes, they don’t. Measuring Capacity Companies measure capacity in different ways using either:...

Employers can be very picky during the hiring process. The smallest typo on your resume, cover letter, or other application materials might prevent you from getting an interview. Therefore, it is important for you to proofread all of your application materials before sending them to an employer. Below are a few tips to help you proofread thoroughly. Don’t Trust Spellcheck While spellcheck can help you spot obvious typos, it misses a number of common errors....

01 of 08 Raleigh Sports 3-speed bicycle The Raleigh Sports is a 3-speed bicycle with a steel frame. This particular model has a Brooks Saddle and fenders to compliment the set-up. (c) Jerod Zackson I was on Craigslist when I came onto an ad with the heading “Collectors and Cruisers Look Here! Antique Raleigh Bikes.” I regularly ride an old Raleigh ten-speed that I stripped off the gears and turned into a single-speed commuter bike....

Special Warfare Combatant Crewmen (SWCC) are members of the elite Naval Special Warfare Command and are responsible for conducting unconventional special operations alongside and independent of the Navy SEALs and other Special Operations Units. The SWCC crewmen drive fast speedboats down narrow, winding rivers or open ocean, transporting SEALs to and from hostile situations and operating nearly every weapon with a trigger the military has to offer. When a call comes, a boat team can form up, put a 33-foot RHIB in the back of a C-17, fly half-way around the world to a combat zone, push the boat out of the plane into the ocean and then jump in after it, wearing parachutes or fast rope, in enemy territory....

Directional boring, also known as horizontal directional drilling (HDD), horizontal drilling, slant drilling, or deviated drilling, is a method of trenchless technology. In the oil and gas industry, directional boring involves laterally drilling various wells through a zone of oil or gas-bearing rock at angles from a vertical well hole. Directional boring or horizontal directional drilling is also used in the installation of utility pipelines and conduits. A pilot borehole is drilled along a pre-determined bore path from the surface with minimum disturbance....

Child labor laws exist at both state and federal levels, with a focus on ensuring that minors can prioritize education overworking and that minors do not become exploited for labor. The laws generally include restrictions on the various types of work duties minors can perform, the number of hours they can work in a given day and week, and further restrictions on working late in the day or overnight. While Idaho does impose some of these restrictions on minors working, it does not require minors to get a work permit or employment certificate....

Many wildlife rehabilitators choose to complete certification exams, training courses, and internships to enhance their practical skills and knowledge of the field. While certification or professional training is not required, it is mandatory that rehabilitators comply with all permit and licensing requirements in the jurisdictions where they intend to use their skills. Individuals and organizations must have all necessary permits and licenses as required in their specific state or locality to be allowed to conduct wildlife rehabilitation activities....

Military pay is based on an officer’s years of service, rank, and path as an enlisted or commissioned officer. These rates are reviewed and updated each year as part of the national defense budget. Unlike commissioned officers, who receive an ongoing base salary, reserve officers are paid based on drill exercises they complete for their ongoing training and conditioning. Let’s take a look at how this works and what the rates are as of January 1, 2021....

Before the historic Supreme Court case Obergefell v. Hodges decided the issue for the whole country in 2015, marriage rights was a hot-button issue for years across the country, as state after state voted on state constitutional amendments or referenda questions whether to legalize it, one at a time. Here’s a roundup of some witty protest signs with their finger on the pulse of the issue. 01 of 50 What Jesus Said About Gay People...

An Army Biomedical Equipment Specialist takes care of all the medical equipment used by medical personnel such as doctors and nurses. The equipment ranges from mechanical and hydraulic to electronic and digital. From scalpels to catheters, whatever tools Army medical personnel use, it’s almost certainly a Biomed equipment specialist, which is military occupational specialty (MOS) 68A, has handled them. Though not usually involved directly in combat situations, the behind-the-scenes work these soldiers do is critical to the care and health of fellow soldiers who need medical procedures....