Latest Stories
Most recently published stories in Journal.
How to Gain Skills and Work Experience in Psychology
It can often be a challenge to find work experience in any field, but being on one of the most competitive courses in the country comes at a cost. With jobs straight out of university becoming rarer and rarer, students are increasingly needing to gain more experience in psychology in order to get ahead; and bag the job of their dreams. This article outlines some simple methods of getting work experience, that you can start right now!
By Emily Woods7 years ago in Journal
What Are You Really Waiting For?
Are your results not what you expected or even hoped for? Have you made adjustments to your strategy, but things just aren’t working? Your results tell you something has to change soon, but what? I talk to so many people who are in this situation, yet they hesitate to act. Why? Are you waiting to see what the latest "expert" says is the best practice? Good luck with that. There is a new self-proclaimed expert every week. Are you waiting to see next month’s reports? If you don’t take any action, what is going to be different next month? Are you just confused and afraid if you take action things may get worse? How much worse can they get?
By Frank Zaccari7 years ago in Journal
Astrology for Writers: February
Everybody talks about Mercury retrograde, but writers and other creatives experience it a little differently. Here are the big astrological trends to look out for this month for all horoscope signs—and how these will affect your creative spirit.
By Sally Wilde7 years ago in Journal
So You Want to Work on a Cruise?
It’s not surprising how many people want to work on a cruise ship. The idea of living and working on a boat, sailing out to sea and seeing new places, has a certain kind of romance about it. Just knowing you could do that sounds exciting. Everyone wants to jump on board.
By E.J. Hagadorn7 years ago in Journal
Make a Damn Decision!
As someone who interacts directly with over 50 Angel and Private Investors, I am going to share some information with you. INC Magazine reported that one in five Americans would like to own a business. That is second only to home ownership, as part of the American dream. However, more times than not, this dream of owning a business becomes a nightmare.
By Frank Zaccari7 years ago in Journal
Why You Should Develop Your Practical Writing Skills
When you have an important email to write, do you try to get it done as quickly as possible without worrying much about grammar and punctuation? If this describes you, read on to find out why it’s so important to develop your practical writing skills.
By Tiffany Harper7 years ago in Journal
Why You Need a Fireproof Document Safe in Your Office
Having a fireproof document safe in your office is a great way to protect your valuables and important documents. There are many reasons why having a fireproof safe is a great idea, and there are also many features you’re going to want to secure when picking out the best option. A secure safe is going to have an excellent lock, fire and waterproof capabilities, and will be either large enough or portable depending on your specific needs. Let’s consider some of the main reasons why a fireproof document safe is a great buy, what features to look for, and some recommendations for possibly one of the most important purchases you could think to make.
By Morgan E. Westling7 years ago in Journal
How Proofreading Techniques Help to Improve Writing Skills
The act of proofreading is a delicate practice that demands focus, patience, and technique. As a writer, editor, or business professional, you should be able to master your communication. This involves two types of communication: written and verbal.
By Tiffany Harper7 years ago in Journal
The Distinction Between a Corporate Bee and a Robot
When it comes to making money, I’m inspired by regular, everyday people often driven by their lucrative side hustles. There is fuel being added to that fire. There is passion, understanding, and the strive for bigger and better things. It brings me life. It conjures new ideas to continue perfecting an individual craft or planting a seed for an idea, where we nurture it enough so that one day it'll sprout.
By Paulina Pachel7 years ago in Journal
Has Globalization Hurt Americans Workers?
Globalization, whether its effects have been positive or negative, is a fact of the current economy of the United States. The resources of the globe are so totally intertwined that it is near impossible to separate them. The capitalistic nature of the global economy is to blame. Every business in the world seeks to minimize costs in order to maximize profits. Because of this, there has been a shift in the global labor market. Trades that used to be the backbone of the American economy have been shipped overseas in many cases. Is this detrimental to the American worker? If you work in certain sectors of the economy, you would most certainly say yes. There are companies coming into the United States that are replacing these jobs and are providing more for their workers than any American firm would. This, truly, cannot be seen as detrimental.
By Matthew Evans7 years ago in Journal
