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There are time when employers will invite job applicants to interview over a meal — even breakfast. This interview is just as important, perhaps even more than one in a formal business setting. That’s because it’s more conversational and less formal. If you’re not careful, you could let your guard down, make silly mistakes and share too much personal information. So it’s important to keep it professional and remember that you’re being considered for a job, even though it’s not a formal in-office job interview....

If you are a new model and haven’t yet booked any modeling jobs, you may be struggling with how to create a modeling resume. What exactly should you put on your modeling resume, and what are the agents and clients looking for? When you apply for a job outside of the modeling industry, you are expected to have a resume. A resume typically lists your education, skills, experiences, accomplishments, and job-related interests to impress a potential employer and show them you’re the right person for the job....

If you’re job hunting, you need to be ready for a potential employer to do a background check. It’s always a good idea to be aware of any red flags that might be on your record, so you can plan how to handle them. The best way to prepare for an employment background check is to know in advance all the information an employer might discover about you. Especially if you’ve been in the working world for a while, it’s easy to forget a previous employment glitch (or personal misstep) that will cast you in a bad light....

Since 2001, over 120,000 military members who were immigrants became United States citizens. Immigrants serving in the United States military have deep historical roots. Non-citizens have fought in and with the U.S. Armed forces since the Revolutionary War. The U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Service (USCIS) says that thousands of non-citizens enlist in the military each year. Naturalization through military service is a legitimate method of increasing recruitment and allowing immigrants to become citizens....

Many young artists hoping to break into the music industry wonder if having a degree is necessary to work in the music business. They may also wonder if the degree will give them an edge in landing that dream job. Many colleges and universities offer programs that award degrees in music and the value of advanced education is always a good idea. However, along with the education comes the price tag and the time commitment....

Must your Human Resources department post jobs internally to notify potential candidates that your organization has a job opening? In most cases, posting internal vacancies are not required by any employment laws, but it may be a requirement in a union contract or for a civil service or government position. In these instances posting internal vacancies or promoting employees by seniority is often required by a contract. What Is the Policy About HR’s Obligation to Post Job Openings?...

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As fans of the Mortal Kombat fighting game series have come to expect, the PlayStation 2 edition of Mortal Kombat: Shoalin Monks has cheat codes that unlock secret characters and hidden modes. You can even play the arcade version of MK II. Ingrid Richter/Flickr These cheats are for the PS2 version, but some information may also apply to the Xbox edition. Mortal Kombat: Shaolin Monks Cheat Codes Enter the following codes at the main menu....

Police detectives are experienced police officers who investigate crimes with the objective of gathering evidence against criminals for prosecution. Detectives are often selected from within a police department from a pool of police officers who apply for open positions. Detectives in large police departments often specialize in a particular type of crime such as homicide, sex crimes, or property crimes. In small departments, there are not enough detectives for specialization....

Founded in 1973, the RE/MAX franchise has more than 120,000 agents worldwide in over 100 territories and countries as of 2019. It was named the number-one real estate franchise and the 15th-best franchise overall in a 2019 Franchise Times survey. What makes RE/MAX so successful? The original RE/MAX premise was to allow agents maximum freedom to run their businesses and to pay them 100% of their commissions. Agents would pay for their office expenses via a “desk fee” and pay their own marketing expenses....

Sample Recommendation Letter to Use As a Guide Need a sample to use as a guide when you write an employee reference letter? The reference letter template describes the basics of writing a recommendation for an employee. This sample reference letter provides an example. When an employee has been valued and cherished by an employer, the reference letter you write should convey this sentiment to the potential new employer. If the employee is still with your organization, hopefully, you have conveyed their value to them....

Many eBay users are already aware of the rash of spoofing and phishing emails that have been circulating online for years. Spoof or phish emails are fraudulent messages that look like they’re from eBay; they often use the eBay logo and look exactly like messages that eBay regularly sends. However, they come from online criminals instead. These email messages usually get your attention by shocking you in some way, such as a warning of some sort from eBay for a rules violation of which you know you’re not guilty....

Experienced salespeople will often joke, “Everyone’s favorite radio station is WII-FM.” They’re referring to the acronym WIIFM: “What’s in it for me?” And no, this doesn’t mean you, the salesperson. It means your prospect or potential customer. Use WIIFM to Your Advantage Your sales prospect’s needs should be on the top of your mind as you make your pitch. Every prospect you approach will consider your pitch from the point of WIIFM....

Many of us have always wanted to own our own businesses. However, one of the key factors holding us behind is a lack of funds. Years ago, lenders like banks and other financial institutions have set very high requirements which most of us cannot meet. Issues like poor loan documentation, low personal credit scores and lack of collateral have denied you different types of loans. When it comes to securing a loan, the small business administration has made it easy for loan applicantsto get different types of loans....

“AMOE” is a term you’ll often see in sweepstakes rules. It’s an acronym that might seem intimidating, the meaning is actually quite simple. AMOE stands for “Alternate Method of Entry.” It’s used when sweepstakes have more than one way for people to enter. It’s important to pay attention to AMOEs for a few different reasons: You can use them to enter giveaways when the primary entry method doesn’t work for you....

Traditionally in golf, “blue tees” are a way of referring to the rear-most tee boxes on a golf course. If a golfer wanted to play the golf course at its longest length, he played from the blue tees. And some golf courses still use the color blue to denote the back tees or championship tees. The difference is that in “the old days” was almost always used; today, a golf course might use any color imaginable....

Working in a union environment is different than having a job in a typical at-will business that most HR people are accustomed to. Just understanding some of the terminologies can help you become a better HR person—especially if you are ever faced with a union drive or want to work in an agency shop in a union environment. Unions are governed under the National Labor Relations Act (NLRA), which is headed by the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) and sets laws for and protects the rights of both union and non-union businesses in the private sector....

Having relevant certifications can make your resume more interesting and boost your desirability in the tech marketplace. To help you find the best certifications for your career, browse through these six links to information about a variety of technical certifications. Here you can find out which certifications are in demand by employers as well as help you earn more money. 01 of 06 Microsoft Certifications Image_Source_ / Getty Images Certifications from Microsoft are among the most well-regarded by modern tech professionals....

Don’t Cause Employee Stress Want to keep productivity and employee spirits positive during the holidays? Are you looking for ways to relieve holiday-related stress? You can start by not causing stress. As an employer, you control many of the variables that create holiday season stress for people. Almost everyone wants to make extra money for the holidays, but excessive overtime hours and working on paid holidays lowers employee morale. Losing weekends needed to prepare for the holidays causes even more negative feelings....

Def Jam: Fight for NY is part of the Def Jam series of hip-hop influenced fighting games published by EA. They feature the vocal talents of famous rappers and celebrities. The PS2 edition of Fight for NY has cheat codes that unlock hidden songs in addition to secret venues and match types that can only be accessed by beating Story Mode. These cheats apply to the PlayStation 2 version of Def Jam: Fight for NY, not to be confused with Def Jam Fight for NY: The Takeover for the PSP....