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7 Ways to Run an Eco-Friendly Office That Employees Love
Most companies don’t take responsibility for the harm they’re causing to the environment, and therefore they aren’t taking any measures despite the fact that the business world is responsible for a big part of all pollution in this world.
By Tiffany Harper6 years ago in Journal
How to Be Responsible When Working for Yourself
Working for yourself has many different benefits that you don't get working a typical 9-to-5 job. However, you need to understand that you'll be facing different challenges when you are working for yourself, rather than working for a company. Incorporate all of this information into your practices when you start working for yourself.
By Kari Oakley6 years ago in Journal
3 Words for Success
Every day seems like the same routine, and the same can be good if it leads you down the path of greatness. Lately, I noticed a pattern to my day. I would write a few articles, promote my work, and then at night, I would read. The more my habit formed, the more I realized it was the key to being successful, for me. And then the idea came to share what I do to keep focused, organized, and the three keys to becoming a better writer.
By Lilian Vale6 years ago in Journal
Kickstart Your Career with a Coding Bootcamp!
Kickstart your career with a coding bootcamp! The field of computer science has been growing rapidly since its inception over fifty years ago. Education in computer science has evolved alongside it to match today's numerous challenges and advantages. In the last twenty years however, the demand for employment has increased by an order of magnitude. This has allowed more accessible educational opportunities to take advantage of this rapidly growing field, ranging from online classes to advanced college courses. Recently, however, there has been an influx of rapid learning environments to quickly bring someone up to speed with the latest technological trends, and prepare them for the field in a matter of weeks, instead of years. This exciting opportunity is known as a "coding bootcamp." As the name implies, a coding bootcamp is a rapid-paced, no punches held, intense course that can be completed in a matter of a few months, and quickly give someone the employability necessary to take on many advanced careers in the field of computer science. In addition, oftentimes coding bootcamps are significantly less expensive than traditional colleges. Let's take a look at four careers a coding bootcamp can prepare you for:
By Kevin Gardner6 years ago in Journal
Is Smashwords Losing Steam, Part Three
Lulu.com was founded after Bob Young had an unsatisfying traditional publishing experience with his book Under the Radar, which was based on his success as the co-founder of Red Hat. Bob was determined to establish a more effective and profitable route to publishing. This remains a core tenet of Lulu.com's mission—making content creation and consumption a simpler and more rewarding experience for people around the world.
By Aaron Dennis6 years ago in Journal
Reject
In the past three years, I have been a temporary employee working for about three different temp agencies since I moved to Philadelphia from California. Some people like working as a temp because you only work in three month—sometimes, two day—increments, and it's always something different every time. And to be honest, I have a lot of experience now in various positions where I could technically put on my resume.
By Melissa K Rodriguez6 years ago in Journal
Five Things I Have Learned While Working for a Major Recruitment Firm
A lot of people associate recruitment firms with temp agencies, but they aren’t always the same thing. While the company I work for, which shall remain nameless for legal reasons, does have a lot of temp positions, most of them are temp to hire, or permanent placement right from the get go.
By Paige Graffunder6 years ago in Journal
Navigating the Gig Economy as an Independent Worker
Gig economy. Sharing economy. On-demand workforce. Contingent workers. Independent experts. They’re all buzzwords that attest to the changing tide of the modern workforce. Now more than ever, there’s significant value placed on flexible work schedules, workplace autonomy, and remote benefits, so it makes sense that there’s so much hype around the “gig economy.” After all who wouldn’t want to take advantage of benefits like that?
By Keilah Keiser6 years ago in Journal
