A TV reporter is assigned to cover news stories for a TV station or network each day. Depending on their beat and the type of stories their employer covers, TV reporters can cover everything from local events to national breaking news. They often must be present at trials, press conferences, and city council meetings as well. TV Reporter Duties & Responsibilities This job generally requires the ability to do the following work:...
FOMO is a popular online acronym that stands for: Fear Of Missing Out Missing out on what, you ask? It could be anything—from a party or a wedding, to a career opportunity or a trip overseas. FOMO Explained Stemming from social anxiety, FOMO represents the negative feeling you get when you’re convinced you’re missing out on a great experience—as made evident from friends who are actually experiencing it. The acronym is often used online to help describe (and even intensify) the attraction of doing certain things or being at certain events, which are typically shared on social media....
From mowing lawns to lifeguarding, great jobs exist for kids of all ages in the warm months, helping them learn while they earn. Not only might they acquire profession-specific skills, but they also develop a sense of responsibility and conscientiousness. Making and handling their own money gives their financial literacy a boost too. 01 of 09 Lawn Mowing Paul Bradbury/OJO Images/Getty Images Lawn mowing is a fine, athletic job for children who like to be outdoors....
Army enlisted jobs are called military occupational specialties, or MOS. The Army divides its MOS into fields of jobs that have similar missions. Below are some of the jobs that belong to the Air Defense field. 14E - Patriot Fire Control Enhanced Operator/Maintainer As part of the Patriot missile team, MOS 14E has specific technical duties that are part of launching the missile system, including initializing and operating the Patriot’s information and coordination center, its engagement control station, its radar set, and the antenna mast group....
Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD) soldiers have a dangerous but critically important job in the Army. They’re tasked with what the job title suggests: handling and safely disposing of unexploded ordnance. This can include a range of weapons: improvised explosive devices (IEDs), to chemical, biological or nuclear ordnance, weapons of mass destruction. These soldiers are highly trained and skilled. This is an Army military occupational specialty (MOS) 89D. MOS 89D Duties...
Bank tellers are typically the first point of interaction for customers as they enter the bank. Tellers verify the identity of customers and process requests for deposits to and withdrawals from patron accounts. They generate certified checks and money orders according to the specifications of customers. Some tellers exchange dollars for other currencies. Bank tellers answer questions about bank products and services and direct customers to other staff for more complex bank transactions....
Some of the best jobs for college students are ones you can do from anywhere. Whether it’s a part-time job with a flexible schedule or a series of freelance gigs, there are online paid positions where you can work from your dorm room or wherever you happen to be. Some employers recruit college students specifically for remote jobs. For example, Apple’s website—which provides information on jobs and internships for students—notes, “We’ll train you to troubleshoot, give you an iMac, and let you work from where you live....
CPM is the cost per thousand impressions on a given website and is used to price online advertising. The “M” in CPM stands for mille, which means thousand in Latin. Learn more about how CPM works in advertising. What Is CPM? CPM is an industry term used to talk about the cost of ad impressions in digital advertising. It refers to the cost of 1,000 advertisement impressions on a website. It shouldn’t be confused for other similar terms like CPC (cost per click) and CPA (cost per action)....
Most emailed thank yous are terrible. Those emails are not much more than a receipt. And that’s just not enough. The same rules that apply to mailed thank yous apply to emailed ones. Here Are Some Basic Guidelines Put your organization’s name in the “From” line of your email. The donor wants to know who you are if she is going to consider even opening your thank you.Be clear in the “Subject” line....
There are lots of free catalogs out there that companies will send straight to your mailbox. Whether you’re looking for a catalog to purchase an item from, get inspiration from, or maybe just use as a craft project with your child, you won’t be at a loss with this list of more than a hundred. This list includes home décor catalogs, plant and seed catalogs, clothing catalogs, furniture catalogs, and gift catalogs....
Friendship websites can introduce you to female friends, couples, people who are interested in keeping fit, and much more. While these sites can connect you to potential friends, it’s still up to you to build an offline friendship. Remember to be safe, make small talk, and be open to the experience of meeting new people. If you’re required to post a profile, take your time with writing your profile so you get across the most important information about yourself and be honest....
You already know that a Facebook Fan Page is a great marketing tool for businesses of any size, nonprofit organizations, independent contractors and freelancers, celebrities, musical groups, and even politicians. The fan page will help you connect with Facebook users. These pages have different attributes than a standard profile page and are powerful tools to build a following. Creating a Facebook Fan Page Navigate to Facebook using your favorite method and sign in to your existing account....
More people are working remotely than ever before. According to a FlexJobs and Global Workplace Analytics report, there was a 159% increase in U.S. remote workers from 2005-2017, with the current amount totaling 4.7 million. Meanwhile, Upwork’s Future Workforce Report projects that 73% of all departments will have remote workers by 2028. If you’re struggling to land your first work-from-home job, you may be wondering how so many people have managed to pull this off....
Loss leaders are goods or services offered at significant discounts (sometimes below cost) in order to attract customers to a store and promote sales. It is a time-honored practice that has been met with much success, especially by large discount retailers. The intent of this pricing strategy is to not only have the customer buy the loss leader sale item but other products that are not discounted. Inside retail, this has been called a “nail down....
The job offer is the culmination of all of the work and employee time you have invested in your hiring process. You have selected the candidate you want to hire and the job offer formalizes the terms and conditions under which you will employ the individual. Generally negotiated in advance of the final, formal job offer, verbally or in writing often by email, the job offer is the equivalent of an employment contract....
One of the most important tasks of the retail manager is scheduling employees. Creating the work schedule requires meeting the needs of the store while satisfying the needs of the workers. The difficulty in scheduling employees will vary with the size of the store, the average sales volume, and the total number of employees. These are all factors that influence the store’s payroll budget and the coverage needed. Payroll Dollars as Percent of Sales...
Authors might think their job is over when they write “The End” on their manuscript, but getting it published is just as labor-intensive. And, although writing is a solitary act, publishing involves interacting with others. The process from the time your book is bought by the publisher until it’s ready for sale can take a year or more and involves many people. Finish the Novel or Proposal Fiction writers, particularly first-time writers, generally produce a complete manuscript before it is considered for publication....
Some industry commentators call the function of Human Resources the last bastion of bureaucracy. Traditionally, the role of the Human Resource professional in many organizations has been to serve as the systematizing, policing arm of executive management. Their role was more closely aligned with personnel and administration functions that were viewed by the organization as paperwork. This is because the initial HR functions needed, in many companies, came out of the administration or finance department areas....
01 of 10 Get a College Degree Oli Scarff/Getty Images News To be an art appraiser, you will need to become an art connoisseur, so it is to your advantage to have a passion for art. In other words, you must love gazing endlessly at aesthetic objects like ceramics and paintings. If you don’t have this desire, you will not succeed in this career. The first step to becoming an art appraiser is to get a college degree....
When it comes to maintaining health, safety, and cleanliness in the home or workplace, choosing the best trash or garbage can is actually important. Supplying employees and customers with easily accessible trash cans will enable them to consistently place trash or material for recycling in the right container. Overflowing trash cans always look sloppy and make the overall environment of the workplaceor household unhealthy, unfavorable and unsafe. That’s why businesses and households alike not only need the right size of trash and garbage cans but also a sufficient number of such containers that are strategically positioned to minimize the travel time of people using them....
