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How to Succeed in an Unpaid Internship
There’s been a lot of debate lately as to whether unpaid internships are fair, and it’s safe to say it’s definitely not. In the UK the cost to the individual for an unpaid internship is around £1,000 a month in London. I’ve done my fair share of unpaid internships, and I’m going to help you get the best out of your time, and your savings account.
By Jane O'Leary8 years ago in Journal
Why I Write
Why do I write? That's funny, I often ask myself the same thing! I remember being a little girl, writing as early as I could write...and probably even before then...not that it made any sense. As I get a little bit older, I realize that the biggest reason I write now is to get it out. I have lots of made up stories that I keep saying I'm going to write a book about, but that never happens. What I do write about is my feelings in a journal. I find that a lot of the time, you feel like you have no one to talk to and no one listens even when you do talk to people. So I started writing it down again, in a little book that I keep hidden from the rest of the world. Whether it be my feelings, or a thought I had, or even something to do with my anxiety or happiness or what have you. If I'm feeling a certain way about someone or something, I have that in my mind when I write it and getting it all out there on paper, even if that person doesn't read it, is a big help! Sometimes it's good and sometimes it's bad. If I have any real strong feelings at all, or even scared, etc., I will write it down. It really does help!
By Joelene Johnson8 years ago in Journal
Stress in the Workplace: 7 Tips for Dealing With It
Stress in the workplace is a fact of life and something we all have to deal with from time to time. It's important to manage and deal with stress so it doesn't affect your health and cause you to lose time at work. Stress and anxiety contribute to long-term work loss.
By Michael Ugulini8 years ago in Journal
3 Smart Questions to Ask About Branded Utility
Have you ever heard about "branded utility"? It’s an interesting trend development in the world of branding and communications.
By Jock Breitwieser8 years ago in Journal
Where Do I Begin?
Writing has always been an escape for me. First, it was an escape from the torment from others then it became an escape from the torment in my mind. You see, if you were to crack open my head and peer in, you would see a jumble of ideas, stories, thoughts, lyrics, hopes, dreams, etc. I feel like it would cause even the smartest out of our species to go insane. How have I lived with all of this inside of my head? As my title says, I have no idea where to begin with my history with writing, but I guess I could try and sort it out.
By Maxyne Salinas8 years ago in Journal
Sales People Need Special Qualities to Succeed
When I was a student at Dale Carnegie Training, one of the first things I was taught was how to make friends. To be able to connect with people and make friends is at the crux of being a good retail sales person. Genuinely caring for others fosters goodwill and opens the door to do business. If you don’t like people, a sales job is definitely not for you. You can pack your bags and hit the road. But if you do have an interest and a knack for drawing people in, come along for a ride to step up your game as a sales person.
By Sima Ballinger8 years ago in Journal
Too Little, Too Much!
People always told me, you’re doing too many things at once, focus on one thing and do it the best you can instead of being average at a bunch of things. I believed it and that’s what I tried, one thing at a time. I dedicated my life to one talent or hobby months at a time. Trying out one thing after the.
By Valerie Rose8 years ago in Journal
5 Tips to Choose an Accountant
As a 20-something millennial, I thought that the time for accountants was still in my distant future. I thought that I would have ample time to prepare myself emotionally for what I thought was essentially someone noseying through my finances and telling me how badly I was doing.
By Giulia DL8 years ago in Journal
How To Actually Be Productive Working from Home. Top Story - February 2018.
Slowly but surely, a lot of jobs are moving to the "remote" world. This not only saves companies on office space costs but also allows for more flexibility in where their staff are located. With the technology these days, it's easy to still communicate with colleagues and clients on a regular and professional basis.
By Alex8 years ago in Journal
5 Ways to Creating a Likable Character
I'll be showing you how to make your characters more involved in the story and how to make the reader become invested in your character's storyline and how they're struggling through their personal lives. These struggles can be their lovelife, job, social life, surviving, or even saving the world. This will make readers connect with your character and transport themselves into the character's position.
By Some One8 years ago in Journal
How to Become a Stand-Up Comedian
Do you like to make your friends and family laugh? Are your jokes so bad that they can be misconstrued as funny? Many people have wondered what it would be like to try out stand-up comedy and perhaps make some money performing. Unfortunately, few know where to really start. Here’s what you need to know to get started in stand-up comedy, whether as a hobby or a potential career path.
By Jack Emerald8 years ago in Journal
Life After College “Sh*t No One Tells You”
Congratulations class of 20.. You are now a college graduate. All your life you couldn’t wait for this moment to be out in the “real” world. You waited so long for this moment rushing through every minute waiting for that time where you can say YES! I’m a college graduate. No more school, no more homework, no more tests, no more quizzes, no more teachers, and the list goes on. You took off the cap and gown, you celebrated this momentous occasion and now you’re on your way to the beginning of a new life, a fresh start! you are now on your way to doing what I like to call “adulting.”
By Meek8 years ago in Journal