The days are longer, the pools are warming up, and you’re planning a nice little getaway, which can mean only one thing: Summer's here! With all of the summer excitement there’s a lot of temptation to hit the stores and do some shopping. If you’re a little low on cash however, you may be stuck with fewer shopping trips than you’d like. You’re probably wishing you had some ideas on how to make a little extra cash for the summer. So to get you started here are a few things that you can consider doing to generate some spending cash: Have a Garage Sale- There has to be some old stuff lying around your place that you wouldn’t mind getting rid of. You can put up some signs in the neighborhood, and even a small add in the newspaper. You would be surprised at how many people treat garage sale shopping like a sport. They may fall in love with something you’ve got for sale. Freelance Work- Whether you’re a writer, photographer, or music teacher, the internet is a great place to find all … [Read more...] about 5 Ways to Earn Some Extra Cash This Summer
The Path to Success as an Entrepreneur
Entrepreneurship is an art which is gifted to a select few, who are able to engage in the business of buying or manufacturing and selling products and services and making money in the process. Many of the new entrepreneurs include those who have decided to give up well paying jobs and pass up on a Doctorate Program to push their own dreams, or those who lose out to the young brigade or are victims of downsizing, people with handicaps, stay-at-home mothers or work-from-home parents. They give up on being hired by others and instead hire themselves to produce products or services that add to the country’s economic growth. (Read this before you quit your day job). This post is supported by Oracle JD Edwards. But every entrepreneurial endeavor may not be successful, since success is linked to a series of initial steps done rightly. Starting in a hurry without the due diligence required, knowledge of the market, the target clientele and competition may bring the business down in the … [Read more...] about The Path to Success as an Entrepreneur
7 Ways to Motivate Yourself
Whether you’re looking for a new job, trying to make your current one better, or planning a career transition, you’ll need a healthy dose of motivation. Without discipline and will, your dreams and ambitions never come to life, turning even the best intentions into dust.Here are seven ways to motivate yourself, so you can pick and choose the ones that work best for you:Find the why. When we set out to do something, it's important to keep the why in the front of your mind. Are you looking for a new job because you dislike your boss? Need more money? Want a shorter commute? Getting where we want to go can be a long journey, so never forget what set you out on the road to begin with. Write down why you’re motivated and refer to it often.Look forward. Pretend you have accomplished your goal. For example, if your goal is to learn a new language to impress a girl, you need to consider if the task is worth taking on—what if she rejects you? View things from multiple … [Read more...] about 7 Ways to Motivate Yourself
Questions For Your Grad School & Overqualification Answers
Everyone has an opinion on the best practices for recruiting, interviewing, and resume writing. If you've been perusing job posting sites and following job alerts on Twitter, you've undoubtedly taken inventory of your resume and wondered if a masters degree or PhD would better qualify you for job listings with incredibly daunting requirements. It's an excellent answer for which there are many questions. Take a look at your industry: what's required to climb the ladder? Which rung am I trying to get to? Do my superiors have advanced degrees? How competitive is the job pool for positions you'd qualify for? Take a look at any website offering online PhD programs: what are some of the most popular courses at accredited schools? Are there enough jobs in the field to accommodate them all? Is the material entirely relevant to what you aspire to do with your life? It's become so much more difficult to land a job as an entry-level college graduate because of poor job growth. The Bureau of … [Read more...] about Questions For Your Grad School & Overqualification Answers
Inside Jobs: Interview With a Web Marketing Assistant
Ever wonder what it's like to work online from home full-time? We interviewed Patricia, a web marketing assistant with a year of ‘at home’ experience to find out for you - here's her story: What is your job title? How many years of experience do you have in that field? I am a Web Marketing Assistant. I’ve been working in this field for a little over a year. Would you describe what you do on a typical day? Typically I look for websites that have content that is relevant to the website I’m working on that particular month. Once I find them, I try to build a relationship with them: I contact them with information about the company and website so that they know more about us. If they become interested, and if it is convenient for both parts, they place a link to us. Sometimes, we place a link to their website too. In addition, my duties also include promoting our websites. I am in charge of writing Press Releases, posting articles and posting information on relevant forums and … [Read more...] about Inside Jobs: Interview With a Web Marketing Assistant
Work Routines: The Good and The Bad
We all like to think we’re the perfect, indispensable employee but are we right? The most successful employees have highly effective work habits and routines. The worst of us either don’t have those routines or have poor routines instead. So which habits do you keep and which do you through away? Routines to Toss Out - Gossiping: we’ve all done it. And we’ve all enjoyed doing it. We’ve all been part of that huddle around the water cooler or over the coffee pot dishing the latest office dirt. Gossiping is not only one of the highest time wasters in a business but can also be one of the most hurtful. The next time you’re enjoying a good round of gossip, stop and remember that you could be the next topic! - Baggage: every single employee has a life outside of work; as surprising as that may be. Bills, significant others, kids, pets; these things can all get in the way of your productivity at work. Leave the baggage at home because, without a doubt, it will wait for you until the … [Read more...] about Work Routines: The Good and The Bad
Work Is Just Like a Game of Thrones
In the HBO series Game of Thrones, based on the George R.R. Martin bestselling fantasy book series A Song of Fire and Ice, fictional dynasties struggle for power, each with a goal: to rule the Seven Kingdoms. (Check out IMDB for more) If you work in an office, you have a front-row seat to watch your very own Game of Thrones. The cube farm likely has less bloodshed, and the Big Boss probably doesn't sit on a throne, but I'm willing to bet that there are several employees jockeying for power. What makes Game of Thrones special is that it offers only a touch of magic, just enough to keep things interesting while keeping the story realistic. With the season finale here, I’m disappointed I’m going to have to wait a year for the next season. So in the spirit of Thrones, what can we learn from the show's characters? What would the office be like if each character was in charge? And who beloe shoul dbe added to our list of The Worst Fictional … [Read more...] about Work Is Just Like a Game of Thrones
17 Tips to Ace Your Next Phone Interview
It’s easy to understate the importance of a phone interview, dismissing it as merely the first step in the long job-search process. In reality, a seemingly cursory phone interview is actually the most important step, because without success, the next steps never happen.Follow these phone interview tips and make it your business to secure a face-to-face meeting:1. Print it out. Have a physical copy of your resume and the job description in front of you during the call. Type up a bulleted list of items you want to cover during the conversation. As each one gets satisfied, cross it off the list. Printouts are necessary in case your Internet access fails.2. Have Web access. It’s always best to give your full concentration to the interview, listening and answering questions diligently. However, also take advantage of the fact that the interviewer can’t see you. Open up the company’s website in your browser and have another window open to the search engine of your … [Read more...] about 17 Tips to Ace Your Next Phone Interview
3 Things Your Mom Forgot to Tell You About College
As you leave your house for the last time, your Mom swears you forgot something. But you are in a hurry so she just sends you off hoping that it wasn't something important. Well, it was important. Below are the three things your mom forgot to tell you about college. Time Management Most pre-college students live a pretty carefree life. They may have a small part-time job, but really when it comes down to it they don't have many responsibilities. When a student goes to college, the critical skill of time management is a necessity and if not developed and utilized properly, you will have a lot of trouble. Time management is broad and applies differently to everyone, but it usually consists of keeping a detailed planner or calendar. Your parents may have done everything for you, but now it's your time to keep your life organized and efficient. Try different things like iPhone apps or Google Calendar. Whatever you do, time management is a must. How to study High school and college are … [Read more...] about 3 Things Your Mom Forgot to Tell You About College
How to Create the Perfect Team
Projects are a vital part of an organization’s success. Projects are used to complete various tasks that the organization needs in order to thrive. Team members involved in the project are the most important part of the project. It is imperative that all team members work together and build strategies that will help accomplish the goals of the project. It is vital that the team members fully understand how to handle any conflict or situation that might occur during the project. Projects are designed to help employees work together as a team to help the organization accomplish goals or tasks to help the business succeed. How Project Team Members are Selected Project team members are selected for a variety of reasons. The main qualification that is required to for a project team member is leadership. Leadership is a vital qualification that will allow the project to progress no matter what conflicts may arise during the completion. Project team members are selected on the details of the … [Read more...] about How to Create the Perfect Team