Becoming a Commercial Diver – StudentScholarships.org

January 2, 2010 by  
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Several years ago, my Dad had me take a scuba diving class. It was the most worthwhile class with the most useful information I have ever taken. Since then my Dad and I have logged a lot of dives. My ultimate dream job would be to become a commercial diver ... Continue Reading

Do you want to learn how to cut hair?

January 1, 2010 by  
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The art of being a barber doesn’t just happen overnight. In the past, it was quite easy to become a barber. You were likely part of a family with a history of this profession and it was just natural that you would follow in the same footsteps. You would likely ... Continue Reading

StudentScholarships.org – I am going to be an Actor

January 1, 2010 by  
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The house lights are dimmed in an elaborate theatre, where every seat is filled. The orchestra begins the overture with a tremendous blast of trumpets. The music draws you into a kind of dream before the big red curtain parts to reveal a stage, sprinkled with a few actors. For ... Continue Reading

Do You Qualify For Jobs For Senior Citizens?

December 30, 2009 by  
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 By Raymond Angus Are you a senior citizen, and have you ever read a want ad, headlined Jobs for senior citizens in your local newspaper? I wager not!  But many want ads in local newspapers carry with them a silent, implied offer that senior jobs are also available.  They don’t say it, but these jobs for ... Continue Reading

How (And When) To Approach Your Company’s Competitor For A Job

December 30, 2009 by  
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Let’s say that for some time, you’ve been thinking about a job at a fantastic, well-run company. You’re positive that this company has everything you look for in a great place to work. However, there’s only one problem, the company is your employer’s direct competition. While this can seem difficult and ... Continue Reading

Do I Need a Career Coach?

December 28, 2009 by  
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In such a shaky economic time when the job market is faltering and competition is at its highest, you may be asking yourself, ‘Do I need a career coach?’ A career coach is a person who has been there and done that and then some. They often come from a ... Continue Reading

5 Resume Phrases to Avoid

December 28, 2009 by  
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In your quest to find the ultimate job you have been told to keep your resume up to date and as interesting as possible, but have you ever been told that there are certain resume phrases to avoid all together? The reason is simple. If you are applying for a ... Continue Reading

Overeducated but Misemployed

December 27, 2009 by  
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Since the beginning of our schooling, we are taught that if we want to be rich and successful, we should go to school and study hard. Some surpassed the expectation of their parents but only a few has really been both happy and successful. We take advanced degrees to be ... Continue Reading

Benefits of Working at Home

December 27, 2009 by  
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If you are one of the lucky ones that have been able to run a successful business from home then you know the many benefits of working at home, but if you are considering starting your own home business they may not be so familiar. Working from home means more ... Continue Reading

Gain the Skills Needed to Launch Your IT Career

December 25, 2009 by  
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A+ certification is one of the most important ways to break into the computer technology business as it proves that you have the basic competency needed regarding the workings of both computer hardware and software. Taking the A+ training  online is the most convenient way to receive the training as ... Continue Reading