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Week One #NaNoWriMo2018
I started this year's NaNoWriMo with goal setting. This generally helps me to be successful at my goals. However—and I knew this going in—even with goal setting, it takes a great deal of commitment to obtain any goal. So, I'm sure you're already wondering if I am setting up an excuse. The answer is both yes and no. I am setting up an explanation of where I currently am in my ever-evasive quest to complete NaNoWriMo. However, I am also providing you the opportunity to learn through my personal journey.
By Nalda Parker7 years ago in Journal
Ethics
In my field of study there are many ethical dilemmas that could happen. One of the biggest dilemmas I may encounter over my time of business is finding the best product but trying to keep the price down. There are many products I will need in my field of career. Being able to keep the price of product down will save me and the customers money. When looking into these products I may be tempted to look towards other countries to help make the products and keep the price down. When we do this, there is a chance that these businesses overseas are not treating the employees right, not giving them a fair pay rate, or giving them a horrible work condition, they work in.
By Kaylee Lundgren7 years ago in Journal
Fantastic Resumes and How to Send Them—5 Tips. Top Story - November 2018.
Just to give a little bit of a credibility, I used to work in an HR company as a talent acquisition associate, and later as a recruiter. So I've seen a good deal of CVs. Some of them were good, some of them were bad. Some of them were just so awful and ridiculous that I decided not to do it ever again. Ok, I'm exaggerating a bit, but still! Here are the things which made me go for "no" and a few more suggestions.
By Anna Dvorakova7 years ago in Journal
How to Successfully Apply for Medicine (or the Next Step if it Doesn't Happen the First Time)
First of all, I'm going to start by congratulating you—this is most definitely not a career for the lighthearted. Being a doctor takes passion, motivation... you've probably heard all this before! But the important question is, just how do you get there? This article is going to break down exactly that—from revision methods, to interview techniques, to the essential experience needed—so, without further ado, let's get started!
By Charlotte7 years ago in Journal
Using Social Media Professionally
It’s common for prospective employers or university admissions committees to Google candidates. What they find can either be great, nonexistent, or rather bad. Keeping in contact with friends and family on social media is great, but it can do more than that.
By Leigh Victoria Phan, MS, MFA7 years ago in Journal
Writer's Block
Usually I can just simply write for hours and hours and hours, but recently I've found it hard to even formulate sentences together, let alone paragraphs and chapters. Currently I am endeavouring on both a book (the second in a series I'm writing) and a play. Both are playing to my strengths, so are crime fiction.
By Alex Mustard7 years ago in Journal
Blogging Planner - What It Is and How to Use It!
So, you're a blogger, right? You have a million ideas running around in your head at any given moment, right? How do you keep it all organized? You've (maybe) heard of a blogging planner and thought it was a good idea, but never knew how to use one or how it would work for you. Or, maybe, you've never heard of a blogging planner and you need to know more! Well, here I will tell you all of the things you need to know about a blogging planner and how having one will help you out IMMENSELY!
By Sarah7 years ago in Journal
Once Upon a Time There Was a Business
Each and every business has a unique personality and customer offerings—or in modern business-speak, a brand. How effective a company is at communicating their brand to attract an audience comes down to storytelling.
By Debra Haydock7 years ago in Journal
Scout Fight
Introduction Your brand identity is crucial! For any company trying to market a product or a service, their brand name is often the most critical asset that they possess. As the marketing slogan goes—and yes, it is an advertising classic, “Image is everything!”
By David Wyld7 years ago in Journal
5 Great Amazon FBA Tools for Sellers
If you want to be successful and competitive as an Amazon seller over the long term, you need the best tools at your disposal to find profitable products, facilitate the selling process, and optimize sales. Luckily, there are tons of free and paid Amazon tools sellers can use to streamline their operation. Let’s look at some of the best Amazon FBA tools sellers can use.
By Mark Armstrong7 years ago in Journal
Working Through Art Anxiety
As I thought of what I might want to write for this week's post, I found myself anxious. Somehow, in such a short time, I already wound these posts with my fears and stresses. In the last year, I have come to the realization that I am am very empathetic and have abandonment issues. As an artist, this can be problematic. It is especially problematic with sharing art on social media. My specific issue has been that I've had so many people I've been connecting with and empathizing with that when I go to create art, I am drained of empathy for myself and what to create.
By 'Toto' (Aleksina Teto)7 years ago in Journal
10 Tips for an Interview
1: Make a good first impression. The first impression an employer looks for is a presentable interviewee. They analyze everything from your body language to your dresses and suits. The first impression gives the employer a clue how you would dress and appear to work everyday.
By Tracy Lawson7 years ago in Journal