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Do you have favorite interview questions that you ask each job applicant at an interview? If so, you’re not alone. Seasoned interviewers develop a shortlist of the best questions that quickly tell them what they need to know about a candidate’s job skills, job fit, and potential cultural fit. You will also learn what kinds of answers were given by the applicants who became your most successful employees. These best interview questions focus on the skills that you want candidates to have and the contributions that you most want the candidate to make—if hired....

Canada’s retail sector continues to maintain a presence, albeit diminished, on the global stage among chains that generate the most revenue. Only six of the largest Canadian retailers appear as of 2019 on the annual Global Powers of Retailing list published by Deloitte. The latest available rankings use publicly available data for fiscal years ended through June 2018. The number of Canadian retailers on the list has been cut in half since 2011 as the industry continues to see consolidation and other changes driven by new dynamics in retail....

When lottery fever sweeps the nation, everyone seems to want to get their hands on a potentially record-breaking lottery ticket. But sometimes, it’s just not easy to run out and pick up lottery tickets. If you are homebound, out of the country, or otherwise can’t get to the store, buying lottery tickets over the internet seems like a simple solution. But is it possible to buy lottery tickets online? Is it legal?...

A franchise fee is the payment a franchisee makes to the franchisor for the right to use the company’s brand, products, and intellectual property. This can be done up front or on an ongoing basis according to the terms of the franchise agreement. Instead of creating a business from scratch, a franchisee benefits from the brand recognition and systems that the franchisor has already built. But these benefits come with a cost....

What Is Planned Giving? Planned giving programs—sometimes called gift planning, deferred giving, or legacy giving—help donors make plans to leave money or assets to nonprofits at a future date, both during their lifetimes and after death. There are many forms of planned giving, but the most common are bequests, charitable gift annuities, and charitable remainder trusts. These programs include a variety of financial vehicles that can adapt to each donor’s needs....

Evoking a three-dimensional world on the two-dimensional page is no easy task. Even professionals have to work at description. These tips will help you cultivate your powers of observation and then turn those observations into prose. Learn to Observe the World PeopleImages / Getty Images As one reader, Marilyn, noted, the role of a writer has certain things in common with that of a detective: “I keep reminding myself of Sherlock Holmes’s complaint to Dr....

One of the biggest advantages you have as an internet entrepreneur starting out today is that you don’t have to figure everything out for yourself. There are so many tools and resources to help guide the process, community forums to ask questions, share advice, hear stories, and examples of profitable online businesses to follow. Also, you can leverage one of many existing and established online platforms as a selling marketplace to make your business start-up quick and easy, without the need to create your own website, online store, or ecommerce site....

Eye contact is a method of communication. A quick glance sends a different message than a cold stare, but both are forms of making eye contact. Depending on the culture, setting, and person, the message you think you are sending with nonverbal communication may not be the one that is received. How Different Cultures View Eye Contact How and when to make eye contact depends entirely on the customs of where you are, who you are with, and the social setting....

For many, the holiday season is the season of stress. There are just so many things to do and limited time to do them in. Working people may feel especially harassed, trying to cram Christmas activities into their already limited “leisure” time. If you’re one of those people feeling more frazzled than festive, taking the time to use a few time management strategies can really reduce Christmas stress; you’ll feel as if you’re in control, rather than feeling like you’re being driven like one of Santa’s reindeer....

Reclaimed lumber is milled wood that has been recovered from its initial installation for reuse in a new application. To date, reclaimed lumber has been recovered most frequently from buildings such as old barns, factories, and warehouses. Increasingly, old wood is also being recovered from smaller structures such as old houses, boxcars, wood packaging, and ​pallets. Existing lumber constitutes a vast potential reserve for reclaimed wood enthusiasts and entrepreneurs to tap....

Have you decided that college is not a good option for you? Here are some jobs that only require a high school diploma or a general equivalency diploma (GED), sometimes called a high school equivalency diploma). Some of these occupations require classroom instruction which can take place in high school or at a vocational school. Others require on-the-job-training, which employers provide, instead of classroom instruction. Many of the careers listed here have a favorable outlook over the next several years according to the US Department of Labor, Bureau of Labor Statistics (Occupational Outlook Handbook, on the Internet)....

There are plenty of times in life when having a set work schedule isn’t convenient. Whether you’re a student, a parent, semi-retired, or otherwise can’t commit to typical 9-to-5 hours, you can find jobs where you set your own schedule. Depending on your skills and interests, you may be able to make a living working a flexible schedule. In other cases, a flex job can supplement your income and give you skills to bolster your resume for the future....

Spain’s Primera Division—called La Liga—is made up of 20 teams. The usual round-robin format applies, where teams play each other twice, home and away. At the end of the season, each team will have played 38 games. The team with the most points at the end of the season is the champion. A table below shows the complete breakdown with winners and runners-up every year dating back to the league’s inception in 1929....

Marketing managers are expected to contribute a great deal to the effectiveness of a company. They identify products and markets, suggest sales strategies and approaches, and measure the results of all of the efforts. They’re also responsible for all efforts of the marketing department and staff. Approximately 218,300 marketing managers were employed in the U.S. in 2016. About a quarter of them worked in professional, technical, and scientific services. Marketing Manager Duties & Responsibilities...

NBC’s popular summer talent competition and American TV show, America’s Got Talent, has been presented by several different celebrities since 2006, from Regis Philbin to current presenter Tyra Banks. The show gives people all around the world the chance to perform in front of judges for the opportunity to showcase their talent and receive prizes. The results of the performances by singers, dancers, and more, are gathered by the judges and audience....

Since the original Mortal Kombat, cheat codes have been a defining feature of the popular fighting game franchise. Although Mortal Kombat 11 includes a helpful AI tutorial that teaches you how to perform fatalities, there are plenty of hidden codes, trophies, secret characters, and alternate endings to unlock. These cheats apply to Mortal Kombat 11 on all platforms including PS4, Xbox One, Windows, and Switch, unless otherwise noted. How to Perform Fatalities in Mortal Kombat 11...

In auto insurance, an omnibus clause is a part of the insurance policy that extends coverage to individuals who aren’t specifically named in the policy. As long as the individual has permission to drive the car, they are covered by the omnibus clause. It also extends coverage to those who are vicariously liable. Here’s a full description of an omnibus clause, how it can affect businesses, and an example of how the coverage could play out....

Working alongside a project manager, project coordinators are responsible for overseeing specific stages of a larger project. The project manager oversees the project as a whole. Project coordinators may work on more than one aspect of a project, depending on its nature and scope. The project coordinator tracks each applicable stage throughout its lifecycle and makes sure that critical information is shared among the various team members. Project Coordinator Duties & Responsibilities...

Just about everyone uses SMS text messaging, but many people don’t check their email on their smartphones. Some consider emails to be an office or desk activity. Time estimates vary, but surveys have shown that people read their text messages much more quickly than they do their emails. A time-sensitive text will get read much sooner. You can use MS Outlook to send emails to SMS ​text messages to close the gap....

Rock Band is a series of rhythm-based video games with controllers that resemble musical instruments. While every Rock Band game has cheat codes that unlock extra content, there are some general tips to follow for all entries in the franchise. These cheats and tips apply broadly to the Rock Band games on multiple platforms including the PlayStation 3, Xbox 360, and Nintendo Wii. Harmonix Rock Band Cheat Codes Each Rock Band game has unique cheat codes that provide various bonuses and unlockables....