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9 (Charitable) Organizations You Need to Know About
Here are nine of the many companies out there that give back with every purchase. 1. Pawz for a Cause Pawz for a Cause Every seven seconds a helpless animal is put down in a shelter. Pawz for a Cause donates ten percent of their profits to StarkHumane.org to save these helpless animals. Five of ten dogs and seven of ten cats get put down simply because there was no one there to adopt them. Not only do these shirts look adorable but they give back with every purchase.
By Madison Rheam, B.A.8 years ago in Journal
How Reddit Became My Most Useful Promoting Tool
Ah, the front page of the internet. I was never big on Reddit until recently. Like myself, I imagine many of you are reading various articles on Vocal trying to gain inspiration to write that compelling article in order to draw people in and get those views. While there are many resources you can utilize throughout the world wide web to promote yourself as a writer, I've had the most success thus far with the radical realm of Reddit. I'm here today to share my Vocal journey (so far), and hopefully, leave a few helpful tips as to how you can get your published works seen on this incredible collective.
By BrettNotGreg8 years ago in Journal
How to (Try To) Be a Freelance Journalist
Thanks in particular to the assignments I'd scraped a pass in in second year, I realised that my six-year-old brain was noble but a bit of an idiot. I was not Jo in Little Women—being an author wasn't going to be enough to earn a crust. I could write a bestseller (hopefully), but the industry is too difficult and too hit-and-miss to rely on that to survive. To pay the bills I could either have a normal 9-5 job in an office somewhere or I could turn my hand to journalism. Unfortunately, the financial crisis hit the globe during my first year at university, so getting a steady journalism job when I left was probably going to be quite a long shot. Apparently though, there was another option—going freelance.
By Amber Johnson8 years ago in Journal
Behind the Velvet Curtain
To most of the world, the thought of acting professionally is a luxury gig. There are awards shows, fancy clothes, way too expensive mansions, and juicy tabloids. But, unfortunately, the reality of the desirable career isn’t really desirable at all. With an unemployment rate of over 26.1 percent according to 24/7 Wall St., it seems that many of our rising stars are truly falling financially. So what do you do if you’re big dream rides on major success like me? Step out of the spotlight and take a peek behind the velvet curtains.
By Krissey Browder8 years ago in Journal
Cutest Korean Office Supplies That You Need to Have on Your Desk
Your motivation to work and amount of productivity definitely gets affected by what's laying around on your office desk. My desk used to be filled with really boring, black and white material, from pens to planners, folders, and even my laptop bag was black. At first, I wanted to look professional and minimize color for more sophistication, but I was wrong. I was really bored with the way my desk accessories looked. My desk looked lifeless and dull compared to what my coworkers had on their desks: colorful pens, folders, and even potted plants.
By Jacqueline Hanikeh8 years ago in Journal
Dream Accomplished
It’s not easy believing in a dream you’ve been chasing for 5 or 10 years. So I asked myself: should I continue to believe in this one or dream a new one? I’ve been in direct sales since 1998. My career began as a fun and easy way to make extra money. As a single mother of two, I needed something flexible and I discovered multi level marketing.
By Shirlynn White8 years ago in Journal
500
I've never really considered myself an author. Writing is just something to do to entertain myself when I’m bored. And sure, I seek validation for my hard work by posting short stories on Wattpad, Tumblr, and even here on Vocal, but this is still just a hobby for me. I don’t think I’ll ever be able to make a career out of it.
By Will Jackson8 years ago in Journal
Why Having Side Jobs in Your 20s Is a Good Thing
I get it. You graduated college, you have your whole life ahead of you, but you feel stuck. You wonder what the next step should be. You second guess all your decisions. And then that dreaded two words flashes constantly before your eyes: student loans.
By Sarah Baker8 years ago in Journal
An Honest Cover Letter
Any one of you that have been in the throes of a job interview will probably have had to fabricate quite a few white lies in your time. "Why did you apply for this job?" The answer is most likely money. "Why do you think you'd be good for this job?" Well, you're an extra pair of hands? And do you really need to see my GCSE results to determine whether or not I can stack a shelf or scribble the phrase "X4 Diet Cokes" on a paper pad?
By Olivia Owens8 years ago in Journal
How Theatre Has Helped Me in Sales
Whenever you have dedicated most of yourself to a field that is completely creative, it can be frustrating looking for other work because people don’t always see the transferable skills that we have learned from being on stage. Skills that we have not only acquired, but mastered better than any other candidates employers may have. As an actor, I have been trained in communication skills, public speaking, confidence, problem-solving, and persistence.
By Alexandrea Callaghan8 years ago in Journal
