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Traditional public relations (PR) skills, such as compelling writing and media relations, are always valuable. But due to advances in technology, additional skills like social media content creation, analytics, SEO, and programming, must complement traditional skills in order to create and analyze PR in a tech world. Public Relations usually falls under communications and marketing within an organization. PR exists to shape public opinion, and more often than not, to change it entirely....

While all eyes are typically on the Academy Awards, a very prestigious award ceremony recognizing achievements in independent film is held the same weekend just a few miles away. The Film Independent Spirit Awards (frequently referred to as just the Spirit Awards) were first held in 1986. The honor is awarded to independent filmmakers based on four criteria: Diversity, innovation, uniqueness of visionOriginal, provocative subject matterEconomy of means (with particular attention paid to total production cost and individual compensation)Percentage of financing from independent sources...

If you’re interviewing for a sales position, it’s likely that you’ll be asked about what motivates you to sell. In your response, aim to share a bit about your character and personality. This question also gives you an opportunity to demonstrate your value and explain why you’d be a good hire for the company. After all, no matter what a company makes or manages or perfects or distributes, most are in the business of making money....

Leasehold interest coverage protects a business against the financial consequences of the loss of an attractive lease when the property is harmed or destroyed. This insurance coverage is particularly important when a company is paying significantly less than the market rate to lease its premises. Many commercial property leases will allow a building owner to cancel the lease if the building becomes partially or totally uninhabitable due to a physical loss, so having this type of protection can be critical....

Liquid White and Liquid Clear are the names of two of the oil painting mediums created for painters following the Bob Ross Wet-on-Wet Technique®. As the name suggests, Liquid White (also called Magic White under another brand name) is a fluid paint, with a consistency that’s more like cream than the buttery paint you get from a tube. This means that it is easy to apply and mix with other colors, both on and off the canvas....

The leadership performance and potential matrix are commonly referred to as the nine-box grid, nine-box matrix, or simply as “the nine-box.” Nine-box is one of the most widely used tools in succession planning and leadership development. It can be a valuable tool for anyone who works in talent management, or for any manager as a way to assess and differentiate a team or organization. How It Works It is usually used to assess individuals on two dimensions: their past performance and their future potential....

As well as needing to have certain certifications, a successful real estate agent needs to have strong people and communication skills, as well as the ability to sell homes and sell an agency’s services. During interviews, you’ll need to provide evidence that you have these abilities and will be a strong addition to the agency. What Employers Want to Know During an interview, employers will ask general interview questions to get a sense of your skills and experience....

When a new employee is scheduled to start in your organization, an informal welcome letter and a new employee announcement make the employee feel cared about and wanted. It is this person’s first impression of starting a new job in your organization. It is also the first step in your campaign to retain the new employee. Keeping Good Employees Retaining good employees starts with how they are welcomed into the organization and whether they feel important and needed....

Overview of the HR Director’s Job The Human Resources Director guides and manages the overall provision of Human Resources services, policies, and programs for the entire company. The major areas directed are: recruiting and staffing; organizational and space planning; performance management and improvement systems; organization development; employment and compliance to regulatory concerns; employee orientation, development, and training; policy development and documentation; employee relations; company-wide committee facilitation; company employee and community communication; compensation and benefits administration; employee safety, welfare, wellness, and health; charitable giving; and employee services and counseling....

To a true shoe-a-holic, there’s no such thing as a shoe store that’s too large or one which has too many styles of shoes. Shoe lovers who consider shoe shopping to be more of a religion than a hobby will be happy to find out that the World’s Largest Shoe Store, when measured by square footage alone, is as large as the 8th largest religious cathedral in the world. The Largest Shoe Store in the World...

If you are interested in turning your internship into a job offer, it’s important to know exactly what employers look for when hiring new full-time employees. In addition to relevant skills, employers seek employees who have personal values, characteristics, and personality traits that spell success. Good personal values are what make the foundation for a good employee. Internships are an excellent time to show employers that you have the personal traits they value in their employees....

In recent years, the military retirement system has become a bit more complicated. Here are some basics to help you understand what to expect. Who Is a Retired Military Member? For Navy and Marine Corps members, you are considered to be a “retired member” for classification purposes if you are an enlisted member with over 30 years of service, or a warrant or commissioned officer. Enlisted Navy and Marine Corps members with less than 30 years of service are transferred to the Fleet Reserve/Fleet Marine Corps Reserve and their pay is referred to as “retainer pay”....

Certain categories of enlistment entitle the recruit to enlist at a pay grade higher than E-1. Except as noted below, advancement (and pay) is effective on the first day of active duty. However, while individuals are paid at the rate of the advanced grade, they do not wear the rank (rating) until basic training graduation. All recruits in boot camp are considered to be E-1s for administrative (training) purposes. Only one of the following advancements is authorized for each applicant:...

Description: How would you like to prep and redecorate your home in the new year? Enter West Elm’s Fresh Start Sweepstakes and you could win a thousand bucks to spend on home goods from West Elm. 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....

Doy or doi is the pop culture insult that says, “no kidding!” or “that was pretty self-evident, and you’re stupid.” It is the same derogatory meaning as duh or doh. How ‘Doy’ Is Used Online You would say “doy” in any text chat or in-person conversation when the other person exclaims something that is painfully obvious to the rest of the group. Examples of ‘Doy’ Example 1 Greg: Hey, this ice is cold....

Trying to find a business loan can be a complex and confusing task, but you may be able to get help from the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA). The SBA’s loans have competitive rates and its guarantee can boost your chances of getting lender approval. Below, you’ll find details about three SBA lending programs: 7(a), 504(CDC), and microloans. SBA Loan Eligibility To be eligible for an SBA loan, all small businesses must: Be a for-profit business Be located and operated in the U....

In the past 10 years (from 2011 to 2020), an average of more than 12,000 sexual harassment claims were filed with the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC), and many charges were filed at the state and local level. This article looks at sexual harassment claims from a general viewpoint, with information for both employers and employees. Key Takeaways Sexual harassment is a form of sex discrimination under Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, administered by the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC)....

Receiving an offer letter often marks the end of a long job hunting process; it validates the stress of the search and the investment of your time and effort and makes everything worth it. For those who may be new to job searching, who haven’t otherwise received an official offer letter before, or who have been “burned” by first-day surprises, it’s good to know what offer letters do⁠—and don’t do⁠....

When you’re interviewing for an administrative assistant job, the interviewer will want to learn about how relevant your qualifications are for the position and how you would fit in with the company and the department. Because the job requires both administrative and interpersonal skills, hiring managers will often ask about the specific attributes you have that qualify you for the position, as well as your less quantifiable people skills. Preparing for the Interview...

In the PC version of The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion, the Player.AddItem cheat code can be used to get any key in the game provided you know the item ID code. These cheats are for The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion on Windows. The PS3 and Xbox 360 versions do not support the Player.AddItem cheat. How to Enter Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion Cheat Codes Press the tilde (~) key to open the cheat console, then enter the command Player....