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Metals can be recycled repeatedly without altering their properties. According to the American Iron and Steel Institute (AISI), steel is the most recycled material on the planet. The other highly recycled metals include aluminum, copper, silver, brass, and gold. Why Do We Recycle Metals? Metals are valuable materials that can be recycled again and again without degrading their properties. Scrap metal has value, which motivates people to collect it for sale to recycling operations....

Layoffs are unpleasant for everyone involved—those being laid off and those having to deliver the bad news. But one thing that can soften the blow to a certain degree is a positive reference letter. If you’re the one being laid off, it’s a good idea to request a positive reference letter after hearing the bad news. Your boss is likely to be willing to do this to help ease the blow and to help get you back on your feet again as quickly as possible....

The purchase to pay process, also known as the P2P process, connects the procurement and entire supply chain processes within a company through the goods receipt process, and finally to the payment issued to the vendor. In recent years, companies have carefully looked at their purchase to pay processes to: Reduce overall supply chain and inventory costsFree up needed cashImprove operational performanceMake improved financial decisions In addition to reducing overall supply chain and inventory costs, improving the purchase to pay process can add a visibility that allows management the opportunity to have better communication with the vendor as to where the items are in the delivery process, and payment to the vendor....

Description: If you’d like the chance to visit one of the most beautiful places in America, enter RC Willey’s Hawaiian Vacation Giveaway. The winner will receive a free trip to Hawaii including airfare, a stay at the Koloa Landing Resort, and car rental. Sweepstakes Links: Click Here to Enter this SweepstakesClick Here for the Official Sweepstakes RulesClick Here for the Sweepstakes’ Home Page Note: If the sweepstakes entry link doesn’t work for you, try entering through the home page and looking for a link to the sweepstakes....

Restaurant week is a period of specials and promotions for restaurants that began in New York City in 1992 and now takes place all over the country. It typically occurs in the winter or spring during the slow season for restaurants. Established to help boost business, restaurant week has grown in popularity since its inception. It offers many benefits for restaurant owners and can help increase sales during otherwise slow periods....

Are you applying for a job as a teacher? An outstanding cover letter can mean the difference between getting an interview and not getting a response to your application. Use your cover letter to highlight relevant experience and past achievements. Your priority in this cover letter is to connect your work history and accomplishments to the job description. You’re not trying to recreate your resume here. Instead, you want to show the employer, at a glance, how you’re qualified for the position....

Most attorneys in private practice are employed by small law firms, defined as those with fewer than 20 lawyers. The majority work in even smaller firms. Almost half of all lawyers in private practice are solo practitioners. Another 20 percent are employed by firms of 10 attorneys or fewer, according to the American Bar Association’s 2016 Lawyer Demographics report. Employment in a small law firm presents a unique set of advantages....

In an interview, looking professional is critical. You want to look like you’re able to tackle your responsibilities, while also fitting into the overarching office culture. But where to start? Here are interview bag inspiration ideas, with tips to style and select a bag for your job interview. 01 of 10 Bring a ‘Work’ Bag Westend61 / Getty Images For job interviews, carrying an office-appropriate bag is important; forget the hobo, clutch, or evening bags....

If you’re new to eBay, you may have noticed that there are two basic kinds of listings—auction-format listings and fixed-price listings. Fixed price listings behave just as you expect online shopping to behave; you click a button to make a purchase, then pay for it. Auction format listings, however, can be much more mysterious for new eBay shoppers, and the item pricing and bidding system for auction listings can make purchases seem unnecessarily complex....

The vice president (VP) of an organization is generally the second or third in command, depending upon whether the president and the chief executive officer (CEO) have separate titles and roles. In many organizations, the titles of president and CEO are held by the same person. The VP is second in command in this case. A vice president’s role starts with the fundamental job responsibilities of a manager. These are the basic oversight responsibilities of anyone in an organization that functions as a manager and has staff members reporting to them....

Buying an existing restaurant can be a great way to fulfill your dream of being a restaurant owner. You skip the difficult early years of getting a restaurant off the ground. As with buying a restaurant franchise, you gain instant name recognition and a built-in customer base. You don’t have to build a business plan and menu from scratch. But, in a purchase, you inherit the good, the bad, and the ugly....

When you receive a prize notification, it’s a good idea to make sure that you are not falling for a sweepstakes scam. Getting carried away by your excitement can make you a victim of identity theft or trick you into giving away money. But there’s a price to being too cautious: You might ignore legit prize notifications because they seem a little off. That’s why it’s important to know some of the things that may seem suspicious in a prize notification… but actually aren’t....

Doing math on the spot makes many people flustered. But if you work in retail, interviewers may want to confirm you have a basic grasp of addition and subtraction. After all, it’s always possible the power will go out and you’ll won’t be able to rely on your cash register! Here’s what you need to answer math questions at a retail job interview with confidence. What the Interviewer Really Wants to Know When you’re asked math questions during a retail job interview, the interviewer wants to know that you have basic math skills....

The best Wall Street jobs aren’t necessarily on New York City’s Wall Street or even in New York for that matter. The thoroughfare in lower Manhattan is synonymous with the financial industry, but you can find employment in this trade all around the world. If you are looking for a career with high earning potential, you’ve come to the right place. However, if stability is a priority, this isn’t the industry for you....

For new pilots looking to gain hours and experience in preparation for a professional pilot job, it can be difficult to find a way. If you’re a low-time pilot and have exhausted my first list of 10 time-building options, I’ve come up with a few more options for you to consider. 01 of 11 Agricultural Flying Better known as crop dusters, agricultural pilots are specially trained to fly low and slow, spraying chemicals onto fields....

When you’re interviewing for a teaching job, you should expect to be asked about what inspired you to become a teacher. This question is popular because it gives the interviewer insight into your feelings about your career. Your answer will also necessarily reveal a bit about your career path—how you got to where you are. The best answers to this question are positive, displaying a passion for teaching and a love of being in the classroom....

A media availability—journalists call it “media avail” in shorthand—is a much simpler affair than a full-blown press conference. Reporters don’t expect a big production at a media avail, and they don’t want one. Media avails are meant to get right to the most important questions, and reporters just want answers. There are no speeches before the event. There’s no dog-and-pony show, no PowerPoint slideshow. It’s short, it’s to the point, and it gets the job done....

You may have heard of Dale Carnegie’s book, How to Win Friends and Influence People. There are some very worthwhile principles in this book that deal with developing relationships with people. While friendship isn’t necessary for the office, it becomes a better place to work if people can get along. Three of Carnegie’s principles of winning friends and influencing people can be adapted to the workplace. These principles can help you develop beneficial relationships, then use those relationships to influence people at work....

It might take some time to draft and send a thank-you note after a job interview, but it can be well worth it. According to an Accountemps survey, about 80% of managers said they consider a thank-you note influential when evaluating candidates. It’s also important to note that only 24% of job applicants sent a thank-you note after an interview. If you’re one of the applicants who does spend a few minutes taking the time to send a thank-you note to your interviewers, it will help you to stand out....

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