Playing live just might be the best thing you can do for your music career. It gives you a chance to connect with your fans, attract new listeners and show off your musical chops to other people in the music industry. A lot of people shy away from playing live because they are not sure how to get started. Learn all about how to book a show and make the most of it, from how to book a venue to how to promote a concert....
Every job you do, from the simplest of management tasks to leading and guiding the most complex projects, is a direct reflection of you as a professional. In a world where your economic security is a function of your skills, knowledge, and reputation, it is essential for you to take ownership of your work and ensure that it reflects positively on you as a professional. Cultivate Passion for Your Work...
Captioning is a very specialized type of transcription. It takes a highly skilled typist to do this work, and certification or experience as a court reporter is usually required—particularly for the real-time captioner. Those with these skills and experience can earn a good living working from home as a captioner. Career Outlook: At-Home Captioning As the demand for captioners increases and the ability to send large digital files grows easier, more home-based captioning jobs are becoming available....
Looking for interview questions that you can ask the applicants for your Human Resources jobs? These sample interview questions are suitable for your HR candidates as well as for managers and other potential employees. Some of these favorite interview questions will also work well when you interview potential HR employees. But, you also need to identify whether your candidates have the special characteristics and capabilities that are needed in HR....
You don’t have to have a video game console to have fun with your grandkids. Just remember the old-fashioned games and other fun activities that you did as a kid. It’s almost certain your grandchildren will love these activities too. And don’t forget — grandparents never outgrow their need for play! 01 of 10 Skip a Rope Cuellar via Photopin cc You might think you’ve forgotten the jump rope rhymes of your youth, but they will all come back to you as soon as you begin to read these classics....
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College isn’t for everyone, an important fact to keep in mind when choosing a career. If you can’t see yourself spending four years in school, earning a bachelor’s degree, only consider occupations for which you don’t need one. A vocational degree may provide the proper educational requirements. What Is a Vocational Degree? A vocational degree is an award an institution grants to an individual after he or she completes an intensive job training program....
The legal industry has experienced a global paradigm shift in recent years in the delivery model for legal services. This new model, known as legal process outsourcing or LPO, involves transferring the work of attorneys, paralegals and other legal professionals to external vendors located domestically and overseas. Legal outsourcing is growing in popularity as law firms and corporate legal departments seek to minimize costs, increase flexibility and expand their in-house capabilities....
Do you remember the most memorable quotes from “Miracle on 34th Street?” If you grew up watching this feel-good 1947 Christmas classic, as many people did, you no doubt have retained the basic plotline of the film. Or, you may be familiar with the 1994 theatrical remake. Edmund Gwenn stars as Kris Kringle—the benevolent Santa Claus. Christmas time, however, has become a commercial racket where shoppers try to get the best deals and stores outdo each other in attracting consumers....
Veterinary technicians, or “vet techs,” are integral members of all veterinary clinics, whose certifiable responsibilities vary from state to state, but who generally work in direct support of a veterinarian’s diagnostic and surgical efforts. While they’re unable to provide prescriptions, formal diagnosis, or independent surgical treatment, vet techs remain essential to the people and animals they serve. Below are 10 of the best reasons for considering a career as a vet tech:...
Every branch of service has a maximum age limit to join the military. However, the age to enlist is not black and white. In fact, it is quite grey with different rules, regulations, and waivers to be accepted for various jobs at a wide range of ages. The federal law that can be manipulated in a case by case basis states that the minimum age for enlistment in the United States military is 17 (with parental consent) and 18 (without parental consent)....
What is earnest money? When buyers purchase real property, they will typically offer deposit money to be held in escrow to indicate that they’re sincere and that they intend to go through with the purchase process. This is fittingly referred to as “earnest money.” The word earnest is a synonym for sincere. Offer a lot of it, and you’ll get the seller’s attention. Offer just a little, and the seller isn’t likely to take you very seriously....
Children’s clothing catalogs are a great way to shop from the comfort of your own home without dragging the little ones to the store to try on clothes. With these kids’ clothing catalogs, you can order just what you want and easily send back anything that doesn’t work out for your children. It’s all done from the comfort of your own home, on your own time. These children’s clothing catalogs sell all styles of clothing for children and babies....
When you’re applying for an administrative assistant position, including a cover letter with your application gives you an opportunity to highlight your most useful skills and qualifications. For example, if you have a great deal of experience using a software program that’s specifically mentioned in the job listing, your cover letter is a good place to mention it. Most employers who are hiring for administrative assistant roles look for candidates with strong organizational and communication skills....
Administrative assistants, including secretaries, are the backbone of office functionality. They type and prepare documents, schedule appointments, and maintain files. They answer phones and direct calls and assist with staff meetings. In some offices, they might handle fundamental bookkeeping tasks, and they might accept payment from clients and customers. An administrative assistant that works remotely is commonly referred to as a virtual assistant. Approximately 3.6 million administrative assistants and secretaries were working in the U....
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Call center agents work for a variety of businesses making calls to potential customers and answering calls from customers. If they make calls, they often pitch products according to a script. They may also ask existing customers of a business to purchase additional services. If they answer calls, they often address customer complaints or answer questions. They know a good deal about the products and services the company offers. Call center agents who do both of these jobs are referred to as blended agents, and the place where they work is called a blended call center....
Startup entrepreneurs need an understanding of what it cost to open a new coffee shop business. You need to know what it will take to get started with as accurate an estimate of startup costs as is possible. These estimates are necessary to reasonably predict financial performance in the first few quarters—of any business. Even if you have already secured some funding, you need to know if it is going to be enough to get your new coffee shop off the ground....
Whether you’re just contemplating starting a business or have been in the trenches for a while, the sheer amount of web material available to help you start and grow a business can seem completely overwhelming. So, to save you the time and headache of sorting through all of it, here are the entrepreneur websites consistently ranked best by the entrepreneurs we know, including great resources on: passive incomestartups and technologystarting a small businessmarketingpodcasting...
Financial examiners ensure that banks and other financial institutions comply with the laws and regulations that govern them and also see that financial and real estate transactions adhere to those rules. Financial examiners may work in either risk assessment or consumer compliance. A financial examiner who specializes in risk assessment is responsible for the stability of the financial system, making certain that financial institutions offer safe loans and have cash available to cover unexpected losses....
