The contents of a book review can vary widely based on the audience, the genre, and where the review is published. However, a few basic elements apply to most critical book reviews. 4 Major Considerations Based on your targeted publication, you may have to change-up or add to the basics. However, these four basics should provide a good starting point for the writer who wants to get into this particular area of critical reviewing....
The hospitality industry is a consistent form of employment in many areas and a great place for young people to break into the professional world. While many positions are entry-level, others demand much skill and offer both great prestige and excellent compensation. Hospitality Industry Skills Here is a list of skills that employers seek in candidates for employment in the hospitality industry. You can use this list to identify which relevant hard and soft skills you already have and which you should feature in your application materials and job interview....
Generally, when someone is labeled as “overqualified,” it means they have a more extensive and more impressive resume than the hiring manager expected. Regardless of their ability and willingness to do the job, they frequently are screened out by HR and the hiring manager never sees the resume. That is unfortunate for a variety of reasons. HR may not know how much additional qualification is acceptable so they rule out everyone beyond the minimum requirements the hiring manager set....
What Constitutes a Gift In-Kind? In-kind donations, usually a part of a nonprofit’s overall funding plan, include contributions of goods or services. They are not donations of cash. Examples include: Goods, such as computers, software, office furniture, or equipment.Services, such as the use of a venue for a meeting or event, copying and mail service, and accounting services.Expertise, such as tax advice, legal services, development of marketing materials or a website, and strategic planning....
A DiscoveryFlight, often called an introductory flight, is just what it sounds like: A flight that allows a person that’s never been flying to try it out for the first time. Discovery flights are often offered at a discounted rate, and they’re a great option for someone who wonders if they should get a private pilot’s license. People take discovery flights to learn what it’s like to fly, see if it’s something they might want to pursue, and sometimes just to see the area (although some companies distinguish between discovery flights and scenic flights, such as a tour of a city, so make sure your discovery flight is going to accomplish what you intend it to....
From Pokemon and Sailor Moon to Dragon Ball Z and Studio Ghibli, anime films and series have produced some of the funniest internet memes that you’ll ever see on social media. What Do Anime Memes Mean Anime memes, like most memes, often use an image from an anime series to make an observation about everyday life or a direct comment on the series or film from which the image is taken....
There are many reasons that the veterinary technician career path is one of the most popular in the animal industry. The vet tech profession has grown exponentially in recent years, and demand for qualified technicians remains strong. Here are some of the pros and cons of this very rewarding but demanding profession. Job Security and Opportunities There is a strong demand for veterinary technicians. The projected rate of growth for the profession is 30 percent through the year 2022....
Freelancing can give you the opportunity to work from home full-time or to provide an additional source of income. Freelancing is different from owning your own business; because you are usually providing services instead of products and do not often hire other people to work for you. The overhead of freelancing can be much lower, and your initial start-up costs may be lower depending on the field that you are going into....
A successful career in information technology requires a variety of skills and areas of specialization. Certifications associated with most skills and specialties help IT professionals market themselves as proficient in those areas. Certifications are available through individual technology companies like Cisco or through organizations like the Computing Technology Industry Association, known as CompTIA. CompTIA Certifications through CompTIA are available via online tests that can be purchased for prices ranging from $119 to $439, as of October 2019, depending on the specific certification being sought....
A career in veterinary pharmaceutical sales is an excellent option for those with strong communication and sales skills. The two types of veterinary pharmaceutical sales representatives are inside sales representatives and field sales representatives. Inside sales positions do little, if any, traveling. These representatives conduct business on the telephone and through online order processing. Field sales positions require frequent travel throughout a designated territory, which could be a city, state, or larger regional area....
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Gorgeous collections, elegant models, and glorious crowds—fashion shows are a big glamorous party. From the front row, this appears to be true. Fashion shows seem like an effortlessly chic way to bring together models, designers, celebrities, editors, and the latest styles. However, there is a battle raging behind the curtains. Despite the chain of models flowing up and down the runway, fashion shows are a very chaotic endeavor to produce. Behind the scenes, there’s an army of people working frantically to make sure the show goes off without a hitch....
“A whole new world; a dazzling place I never knew.” These mellifluous words from the soundtrack of Aladdin say it all. The world, however absurd, dangerous, or harsh, is a fine place to live. The world is special because of its inhabitants. Cherish our world and protect it from destruction. Our planet is our home and we are its caretaker. Here are some world quotes that fill you with intrigue and fascination....
Many times when you’re hired or promoted to a leadership role, the team is already there. You have to adapt your ideas and plans to fit the knowledge, skills, and abilities of the existing team. But sometimes you get to create your own team. This can happen on special projects when you’re pulling people from different departments or when you are creating a new department. If you’re in the situation where you get to create a team from scratch (or have the opportunity to add headcount to an existing group), here’s how to make the best team possible....
Cytotechnologists work in a hospital lab, or commercial lab, analyzing slides of human cells under a microscope. The cells may come from a variety of areas of the human anatomy, including skin, reproductive tract, digestive tract, or any area that sheds cells. Cytotechnologists prepare the slides and examine them under the microscope, looking for abnormalities such as cancerous cells, pre-cancerous cells, or infectious disease cells (bacteria, viruses, etc.) Cytotechnologists often play a crucial role in helping patients to recover from illness by identifying a disease while it is still at a treatable stage....
Framing paintings can be very expensive. Is a professional frame worth the money, or should you make your own frames for your paintings? Will galleries accept paintings with DIY frames? Will you appear to be a cheapskate? Painters have a lot of questions about framing and there are just as many opinions. Let’s look at some of the pros and cons of DIY and professional frames. Are DIY Frames Right for You?...
Discussing pollution, global warming, and a dying planet can be quite onerous. To impress the urgency of the situation, and yet make matters light, you need a dash of humor. Here are some funny Earth Day quotes to make your point clear. Not only do these quotes nail the issue, but also they can stir up the masses. Today we need more hands to help us save Earth. We need to channel efforts right from the grassroot level....
Pizza Hut, the fast-food giant founded in 1958 in Wichita, Kansas, by Frank and Dan Carney, has made many investors serious cash. Although the startup costs can seem high, Yum! Brands Inc., the parent company of Taco Bell, and KFC, lends substantial support that includes help with advertising, business coaching, training, development, and cooperative sourcing. Performance improvement programs and support are also offered to each new franchisee, along with 12 to 16 weeks of required training, paid for by Pizza Hut, at a test restaurant in Dallas, Texas (franchisees are responsible for their own travel arrangements and accommodations)....
If you live in America, chances are that you’ve heard about the famous Pillsbury Bake-Off Contest. But have you thought about entering to win it? If you think your cooking isn’t good enough, you might want to reconsider. The Bake-Off Contest has been giving away huge prizes to amateur home cooks across America for more than 70 years! Here’s what you need to know to enter. What Is the Pillsbury Bake-Off Contest?...
Small businesses can support their online marketing activities by creating a Facebook business page. Once you create your page and begin to build a following, you can use it to promote your business on a daily basis. But, getting your page noticed can be challenging, especially as more and more business pages are being created and the competition for “likes” is increasing. Here are 18 ways to grow your Facebook community once you have created and customized your Facebook business page....
