Posted by Damien on May 30, 2008 in
Blogging,
Business News,
Career 
It is perhaps a bit incongruous to think of Facebook as being something that is behind the times, but when you stop to consider things more closely, it actually makes quite a bit of sense. Facebook is in a sector of the economy that changes faster than anything else ever conceived and because of that the stuff that Facebook has as part of their website has the potential to become obsolete at a much faster pace than Microsoft or any of the other first wave computer companies.
The top dog at Facebook, Mark Zuckerberg, said exactly that when speaking at a conference about digital technology. He said that Facebook would be creating a whole new look in order to easier facilitate the steadily growing amount of content they have on their website and he even went so far as to say that the boxes look that Facebook is so famous for would be one of the first casualties in the quest to create a website that is much better at collating, cataloguing and filtering through all of the massive amounts of content that the website now contains.
So what does this mean for the average Facebook user? Probably nothing anytime soon, but it could mean that your surfing experience will get a lot more interesting when the new design has been completed.
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One thing that people in business generally don’t like to hear is the word regulation. From the point of view of anyone that has a really vested stake in a particular business, regulation is probably unnecessary hassle that causes the business to have to spend more money which in some cases can push otherwise profitable businesses into the red. From the point of view of the average person on the street, regulation is probably necessary on the part of the government in order to keep the private sector in check.
Regardless of which view a particular person holds on the matter, one thing that seems to be interesting is the fact that a person divorces their view of offline business from their view on online business.
For example, if you speak to a conservative in the United States, chances are that they will support gun rights, support their view of the free market and support social conservative viewpoints as well. Even though one of these requires a strong central government and one requires a weak one, in the offline world it is intellectually possible to justify this duality. However, when those same people come into the online world and start wanting to regulate websites that they don’t agree with, those two ideologies really come to a head. And the reverse is true for someone that would be considered a liberal in regards to their view of online websites versus offline free enterprise.
It’s an interesting duality that people seem to have when considering regulation in the online and offline worlds and it is one that is hard to pick up without specifically looking for it in the first place.
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Posted by Damien on Apr 16, 2008 in
Blogging,
Career,
Jobs and Careers 
We all know the need for us to be able to work to survive these days. There are a lot of good jobs out there and apparently, most of them eat into our personal time due to the need to be able to finish our work and make sure we perform according to the expectations of our expertise.
One thing that we always look forward to is free time. Most jobs don’t have it but there are jobs out there that can provide quality break time for us if we are really inclined to do so. Here are some of these jobs:
- Resort Chef
- Teacher K12
- Fashion Designer
- Freelance/Fill-in Paralegal
- Software Developer
So if you want to love life while earning a living, check out these jobs. They may be the one you are looking for.
(Source) Yahoo Education
[tags]break_time, personal_time, free_time, jobs[/tags]
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Posted by Damien on Mar 4, 2008 in
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Business,
Career,
Jobs and Careers 
Going to work and having a family can put a large amount of stress on many of us. You may work long hours at the office, or travel extensively both of which can bring a significant impact of stress on family and at your
job.
Family concerns, such as an unsupportive partner either husband or wife, leaves the other with doing more than their share of the housework, child rearing, or has
health problems in the family, possible
child care arrangements that may have a negative impact on your work. Below are some main issues regarding work and family.
- Go over your family values in life. These values usually result in life experiences and a key in managing work and family issues. Areas you might have strong values in might include housework, meal preparation, cooking, childcare, car and house maintenance, the nature and amount of couple and family time, money, religion, education, entertainment, or politics.
- Prioritize your goals and manage time more efficiently. Write out a schedule and set them in order of importance. Setting priorities is crucial and effective to time management and balancing work and family relationships. Managing work and household, finding time for family and friends, is no easy task with multiple responsibilities and roles. It is often hard to find time to for leisure hours to do the things you want to do. It is very important to make time for yourself, your family and for your job.
- Keep in control. Plan and communicate by holding family meetings, keep a daily, weekly or monthly realistic schedules, be willing to revise and change these plans when they do not work, understand what we can control and what we cannot, and above all keep a sense of humor! Laughter goes along way and a great stress reliever.
- Stick to your schedule and determine how much time you can devote to your job each day and to your daily expectations at home.
- Evaluate the time for family and your work. Keeping your values and goals in proper order, manage your time efficiently, and communicate with others as these are important with work and family. You will reduce stress, have more time to be with your friends and family and do the things you want to do with your extra leisure time.
[tags]leisure_hours, life_experiences, family_relationships, family_concerns, family_values, health_problems, child_care_arrangements[/tags]
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Writing a cover letter is just as important as your
resume is for a job you want. A
cover letter is a letter you send along with your resume to a potential
employer for a job. A cover letter tells the hiring manager two things. The first is for whom the cover letter and resume is intended and where to send it. It you know someone in the company that can help recommend you for the job then send a copy of the cover letter and resume to that person and mention his or her name. The second is your knowledge of the company and your desire to work for the company. You can find the material you need can be found through pamphlets, career service offices, the company’s website,
newspapers, or
magazines. Each cover letter must be geared toward a specific job position.
These easy steps of the cover letter should include in the following material for the perfect job your seeking.
- Contact information includes your name and address, phone number and email at the top of the letter.
- Skip four lines and put the date. Spell out the month, as it looks more professional.
- Skip four more lines and put the name of the address you are sending the letter to. Contact’s name, title, company, street, town, state, skip one space, and the zip code.
- Greeting. Skip 2 lines and your salutation followed by a colon for example, Dear Mr. Smith:
- Opening paragraph. Skip another two lines and type your letter. The first paragraph should include something like; “I recently saw an opening for a cashier at K-Mart”. The next few sentences should indicate that you are interested in working for them and why. I am interested in working for you as a cashier at K-Mart. I would be a valuable asset to your company. As you see from my resume, I have a great deal experience as a cashier, opening and closing my drawer, training employees, stocking shelves, etc.
- Main body of your letter should include a series paragraphs as to why the company should hire you. Think of this section of the cover letter, as a sales pitch, that includes what you feel is the most relevant to the job or profession.
- Last paragraph should wrap up your cover letter by saying, “Please feel free contact me if you have further questions. I look forward to hearing from you. Thank you for your time and consideration.”
- Close the letter. Skip another two lines and end your letter. The most common closing is, sincerely,.
- Sign your name. Skip another 4 lines and print your name. Enclosure(s). Proof read your letter. Put it in an envelope along with your resume and send it.
These steps should help you along with writing a good cover letter. Update your resume and good luck.
[tags]resume, cover_letter, newspapers, magazines[/tags]
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Baby boomers are people between the ages of 1945 and 1964 and make up on of the largest and prosperous generation in the United States history.
Baby boomers retirement is of great concern today. Many are facing retirement and becoming eligible for
pensions, and benefits from the government, such as
Social Security and Medicare. Many boomers are facing early retirement at the age of 55 but are they really ready for
retirement? Most will not be ready for retirement as many of them spent their money as fast as they had earned it. Therefore, they are in high debt because they wanted things now and charged things to their
credit card, instead of putting the money away for retirement. Some will be forced to work through retirement because they do not have
money saved, others by choice.
Many young active baby boomer future seniors are looking for ways to work at home or at a job of choice. They cannot see themselves just sitting around home and not do anything. Many may want to change careers or get into a new business at home they always had wanted to start but could not because of work and family or other reasons. Baby boomers are pursing new interests or an old one after a hectic career and raising a family.
The overall picture, many baby boomer households have not accumulated enough savings throughout their careers and are faced the rude shock that the cost of living will be much higher than anticipated and most will be forced to live on government benefits alone.
[tags]social_security_and_medicare, baby_boomer, pensions, cost_of_living, government_benefits, credit_card, job, money, new_business[/tags]
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Posted by Damien on Feb 12, 2008 in
Blog Jobs,
Blogging,
Business,
Jobs and Careers 
So, you have an interview. Now, the question is what do I wear to the interview? Appearance is very important part of your interview and the first impression is the most important one as it counts about half of the job interview success.
There are very important steps to follow before, during, and after your interview. The first step is to know a little about the company with which you have an interview. It shows initiative and enthusiasm to want to learn about the company before hand. The second step is on the day of the interview. You must be dressed appropriately, clean, neat and well groomed. The last step is the interview. Arrive early and check yourself in the restroom and make sure your clothes are not wrinkled, or hair is messed up. It is time to enter the office. State your name clearly, shake his or her hand firmly, make eye contact and thank the interviewer for the opportunity to meet with him or her.
Tips on Dressing for the Interview
Men:
- Wear a neutral, dark blue, gray or brown color suit and sport jacket with trousers to match.
- Tie is important and should compliment your suit.
- Black or brown leather shoes if possible, clean and polished.
- Nails trimmed, neat and clean.
- Beard should be clean, neat, combed and trimmed.
- Hair clean and brushed.
- Use cologne sparingly.
Women:
- Wear a classic navy, black, dark green, dark red, burgundy or gray colored suite, or a simple dress with a jacket. Do not wear prints or stripes. Be conservative. Wear something that does not wrinkle easy.
- Stockings are a must and should be natural or beige color. Bring an extra pair with you increase you get a snag, rip or tear in them.
- Shoes should be leather and a color that matches the outfit you are wearing. No open toes, high heels or sneakers.
- Trim fingernails and wear clear nail polish. Simple jewelry, a wedding band and ring are acceptable.
- Use moderate hairspray, perfume and makeup.
- Hair should be styled and kept away from the face.
- Make sure teeth are brushed and you do not have bad breath, dandruff or body order. That goes for you men too.
- Take a briefcase. Women no purse or bags, please.
If you follow the steps above, use common sense and you should be fine and make a good impression on your future boss!
[tags]job_interview, interviewer, first_impression, boss, clothes, restroom, eye_contact, common_sense[/tags]
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Your resume is a summary of your present and past employment record and other useful information such as education, skills and personal data. A resume is sole purpose of getting a job interview. You should take pride in your resume, as it is a sales pitch about you, and to catch the interviewer’s attention to ask you for an interview. The hiring manager received many resumes and glances at them for a few seconds. If the resume does not catch his or her eye, or convey the right message, it will get tossed in the garbage can, and you will not get an interview. Hiring a professional writer will give you a better chance at achieving an interview, if you want to spend some money.
Your resume should be written in the third person, clear, eye-catching, organized, and easy to understand. Look professional and typed on 8 x 11 paper. It should be one page, and contain no spelling errors, punctuation, grammar or typographical errors.
- Center your name, address, business, home telephone numbers, and email address.
- Add Job Objective in bold, and capitalized. It should be short and to the point.
- Employment history. Begin with your most recent and work backwards.
- Accent your accomplishes, awards, and performance records. Choose action verbs, such as prepared, managed, trained, develop for each job listed.
- List your educational background, qualifications, awards, and honors, briefly.
- Add your accomplishments and computer skills.
- Conclude with personal data you may want known, marital status, number of children, or languages spoken.
Resume tips and warnings
- Be positive on your resume and your interview.
- Be concise and to the point.
- Be specific and talk about your accomplishments and skills.
- Choose the design for the resume. Make it look professional.
- Use bullet point to highlight specific information. And list most relevant points first so they can be viewed quickly.
- Include symbols as they save space.
- Avoid gaps. This will be discussed in the interview.
- Lots of jobs listed, omit summer jobs or anything that does not pertain to the job you are applying.
- Few jobs listed, it is best to emphasize on your accomplishments rather than how long you were employed. List in order of importance than chronologically.
Your resume is the most important part of getting the job interview and knowing what to emphasize is very important. Hire a professional if you want to be sure and get an interview. Whatever you do be neat, concise, and honest and you will be well on the way to make a good resume.
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Posted by Damien on Jan 30, 2008 in
Blog Jobs,
Blogger Jobs,
Blogging 
Body language says a lot about a person at work, at home, in relationships, friendships or just talking or watching people in general. Your body sends out signals or messages to someone without you having to say a word. You could be talking to someone and your body language will convey something else entirely. In a business setting, your boss, your co-workers, other people coming and going can all see what you may or may not be saying to someone, whether you use words or not. Observing people is a great way to learn about body language communication and how you talk to people.
1. Eye contact is very important in body language communication. Make eye and try not to stare. When you look at another person and make eye contact occasionally you show an interest in that person and in what he or she is saying. Staring could mean aggression and recommended often, unless you are interested in someone.
2. Facial express is another form of body language communication. Smile and laugh. A smile sends a positive message. Smiling adds warmth and confidence about you. The position of holding you head straight, however, is not the same thing as holding your head on straight, will make you appear self-assured and authoritative. People will take you seriously and take notice. Tilt your head to one side if you want to come across as a friendly and open person. Nodding your head occasionally affirms that you are indeed interested in what the other person is saying.
3. Your arms and legs talk volumes in communicating body language. How you use your arms can help or hurt your image as well. Arms crossed or folded over your chest say that you have shut other people out and have no interest in them or what they are saying. Placing your arms at your side can make you look and feel confident and relaxed to other people around you.
4. Expressing leg movements indicate body language. Excess leg movements indicate nervousness. How you cross them tells other people how you feel. The best professional sitting position is to have your legs crossed at your ankles or both feet on the floor when you are sitting down. Standing too close to someone’s space can indicate aggressiveness or unapproachable. Everyone has a different space and if someone backs away from you then you know you were too close to that person and try and remember not to step that close if you talk to that person again.
By improving your body language communication, you can make a big difference in people skills, attractiveness and in your overall general mood. Remember to be aware of your body language and that what you are saying to others is the same message. Make sure it is the right message you want to send.
[tags]body_lanuage, communication, language[/tags]
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Posted by Damien on Jan 1, 2008 in
Blogging 
The next time you think of
blogging or writing anything, you better make sure that they are not included in this article which was released where in certain words such as ‘surge’ have been banned. This along with 19 other words were officially banned and obviously this was aimed at some
bloggers who have cared less on what to put into their composition or
blogs.
Some may not like it or some may even disregard it. But the truth of the matter is that these banned-words are here and real. Hilarious and something that many people may call as an issue that should not be taken seriously, it sort of crosses the lines between the freedom of speech and grammatical usage. We have heard of things that should be avoided and certainly banned-words is something that many will consider as naïve.
Among this year’s picks are “surge,” the term for the troop buildup in Iraq. “Give me the old days, when it referenced storms and electrical power,” Michael Raczko of Swanton, Ohio, said in nominating the word.
The list also included “waterboarding,” “perfect storm,” “under the bus” and “organic.” Also: “It is what it is,” which Jeffrey Skrenes of St. Paul, Minn., said “accomplishes the dual feat of adding nothing to the conversation while also being phonetically and thematically redundant.”
Sadly for grammar’s guardians, the lighthearted list isn’t binding, as evidenced by the continued use of past banned words and phrases such as “erectile dysfunction,” “i-anything” and “awesome.”
Source: Yahoo News. `Surge’ makes the banned-words list
[tags]bloggers, blogging, electrical_power, freedom_of_speech, iraq, perfect_storm[/tags]
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