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Guide to Getting That Promotion
I started writing this as one of the parts of my job is to help train and develop my team to enable them to take my place when I inevitably move on into another role, and I noticed that I keep coming back to the same 4 points that they need to have and develop in order to succeed.
By Luke Finch7 years ago in Journal
I Am Not a Writer (Sorta)
I love the English language. Specifically when it is written. I have a hard time conveying my feelings and thoughts through spoken words, so I write often. However, I refuse to call myself a writer. I just can't bring myself to do it, because I feel like I'd be lying to myself. Here's why:
By Reyna Cannon7 years ago in Journal
The Work from Home Lifestyle
The work from home lifestyle does not give the user the ability to be a slob. You can still shower every day along with getting dressed although some people like to do the work from home lifestyle, which in their minds makes them able to be naked while working. Writing was the first work from home job. I studied creative writing in order to have the ultimate work from home job. Working from home doesn’t necessarily mean you can do whatever you want and it is, in fact, a huge responsibility.
By Iria Vasquez-Paez7 years ago in Journal
Confessions of a Disabled Job-Seeker: The One with the Bee
Flight It has often been said that bumblebees defy aerodynamics and should not be able to fly. However, a recent study showed how the tiny wings keep the bee in the air. The study, published in the journal Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences in 2005, used high-speed photography to show that bumblebees flap their wings back and forth rather than up and down.
By Rosalyn Grams7 years ago in Journal
Branding Your Business on Facebook - Utilizing Search Engines
There are lots of social media platforms that are popular today, but forgetting the immense popularity of Facebook is a strategic error for any business. Instagram, Pinterest, Snap, and Twitter all have their place in any successful, comprehensive marketing plan, but Facebook is the modern day version of the Yellow Pages. Every business needs a presence there.
By Dan McGinnis7 years ago in Journal
How to Effectively Write a Time Travel Novel: Part II
The Don'ts that Could Possibly Ruin Your Time Travel Novel: On the last article we talked about the five tips that could help you write a better time travel novel. Today we will be talking about what not to do.
By Mel Vitademar7 years ago in Journal
How to Effectively Write a Time Travel Novel: Part I
We can all agree with the words of Mr. Eggers. We all have that one book, or several, that makes us feel that way, and when it comes to writing we look up to them and how they made us feel and we can't help but try to come up with something as good as them.
By Mel Vitademar7 years ago in Journal
Branding Your Business on Facebook – Proper Page Creation. Top Story - September 2018.
Facebook is still an incredible place to market your business, your brand, your event... really anything. Successful online promotion requires a bit more than just creating a post and hoping for the best. There are a few easily learned techniques that can help build your online presence and your "brand" more quickly and with greater success.
By Dan McGinnis7 years ago in Journal
So You're a Comedian? Part One
So you're a comedian? What do you really do? It's the only profession that people will question. Someone could say they are a doctor and we would just be like, "Oh wow! What do you practice?" Say that you are a comedian and you are likely to be challenged immediately. There is no particular process you have to go through to become a comedian, there's no school or degree required, just hard work, and consistently bringing the funny. Let's say you're doing the work and being consistent, it is still very hard to figure out what the next level is supposed to be or how to get there.
By Sarah Martin7 years ago in Journal
