Changing Careers

How to Support a Spouse Who Is Unable to Work

By Althea DeBrule

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Losing a job because of an injury or disability can be devastating with long-term effects on both the individual and family. Not only are there health related obstacles to overcome, but the financial crises resulting from the injury can be ... more »

How to Survive Unemployment

By eHow Careers & Work Editor

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Unemployment, whether by layoff, downsizing or firing, is a situation most people hope they never face. However, each year more and more people experience at least temporary unemployment, due to factors outside of their control. The key to ... more »

How to Tech Job Interview

By D-Munney

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Tech job interview or interviewing for a high tech job. Interviewing for a new job can be a scary task. You want to nail the interview and make an impression on the hiring manager, but you haven't had to do it in a long time. Maybe you were ... more »

How to Tell If You’re In a Career Sweet Spot

By Althea DeBrule

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When a worker has the right boss, works for the right company in the right job at the right wage, is able to integrate the personal with the work side of life, he or she is in a career sweet spot. Over and over again, people ask me how they can ... more »

How to Understand The Interviewing Process

By Sidhartha

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I have gone to many interviews in my life. Some were one on one and some where in front of panels of random individuals and some were a combination of the two. What I’ve learned from all these valuable interviews is that all of them have a ... more »

How to Understand The Way Work Relationships Work

By Althea DeBrule

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Those who work are called employees or workers, and those who manage or oversee these workers are called leaders or bosses. The work relationship is a cooperative, mutually beneficial arrangement between two or more people who co-exist based ... more »

How to use "The Secret" and make your life incredible.

By laleiderman

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I once read a phrase that changed my life: "What would you do if you knew you could not fail?" You can change the course of your life by changing the course of your thoughts! That is the premise behind "The Secret". And it ... more »

How to use references for a resume

By grouch

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Are you applying for jobs and reworking your resume? One of the most important or unimportant aspects of a resume is the references. This article will show you how to lay them out and when to use them... more »

How to Use Work Experience to Maximize Career Success

By Althea DeBrule

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Research indicates that we retain only 10% of what we hear; 20% of what we see; 65% of what we hear and see; but 90% of what we hear, see, and do. Every day at work we demonstrate what we hear, see and do when we use a combination of our ... more »

How to Work as Postmaster Relief at USPS Without Taking Exams

By Julia Fuller

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You can apply for a job at a United States Post Office to be a Postmaster Relief without any prior training or taking a postal exam. The job is called PMR. PMR stands for Postmaster Relief. The PMR is the relief or substitute for the postmaster. ... more »

How to work from home as a freelance writer

By MomReesa

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Do you have a way with words? Do you write when you're bored, happy, sad, angry, or inspired? Is grammar a strong-point for you? If so, you could start making a living as a freelance writer working from home! It's not as hard as it sounds. While ... more »

How to Write a Resignation Letter

By Mandalyn

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Quitting a job sounds like fun in theory, but in reality it can be both a difficult and emotional process. Learn what should and should not go into your resignation letter to maintain your professional reputation - and possibly protect yourself... more »

How to Write A Resume – Using Your Resume to Secure Your Dream Job

By johnd2141

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Most of us have the misconception that our curriculum vitae or resume is just a simple document that lists our educational/work background and contact information. However, if you really want to land the job of your dreams, you must learn how to ... more »

How to Write An Employee Letter Of Resignation

By dovinea

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A letter of resignation is the best way to handle a resignation. This shows that you are a professional and may provide the option to return to the company at a later date. Keep your letter of resignation brief and simple... more »

How to Write and Submit a Letter of Resignation

By beckylyn

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When the time comes to quit your job and move on to bigger and better things, your letter of resignation is critical. It sets the tone for your future relationship with the organization you worked for and your boss. Learn how to write a great one ... more »

How to Write for Magazines

By `Lisa russell

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Imagine working in your jammies, while the kids play outside or go to school. Financial freedom can be tricky for moms who'd rather be with their kids. Oprah.com once surveyed women and found that freelance writing was a dream job for many women... more »

How to 10 ways to Break into Hollywood (the film industry)

By brothabrian

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Unfortunately, no matter how GOOD your resume is, how PERSISTENT your pursuit is, how well the industry is performing, and how many solid contacts you have, many of you will not land a position through direct means in the entertainment industry. ... more »

How to Ace an Informational Interview

By SF-JDMBA

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You will learn how to and why to conduct an informational interview... more »

How to Achieve Your Dream

By Msblui1225

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Ever wonder what it is that others have that you don't? Why they can get everything they want and need? The answer is: NOTHING. It can be done! This article will show you how... more »

How to Add Excitement To Your Life (Get Out of a Rut in 7 Months!)

By Andreya G.

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If you are at all bummed or bored with your life, read on. I promise your life will never be the same!.. more »

How to Advance in Your Current Position

By David Snyder

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We all desire to connect with our potential, but for most of us, we are still in the middle of trying to discover what that looks like. Working for an income has become a necessity, however, how do we move from "just working" to ... more »

How to Apply for Home-Based Business Grants

By Chris N

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Grants to start your own business. That elusive free funding. Well the good news is it exists-BUT usually is reserved only for nonprofit organizations, veterans, and minorities (i.e., women, the disabled, etc.). The average joe who wants to start ... more »

How to babysit

By minnie002

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Want to make a couple bucks an hour? Well a great way to kill boredom and make a couple bucks at the same is to be a babysitter. It's really easy if you know how to treat kids and have fun..... more »

How to Be a Bookie

By eHow Careers & Work Editor

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A bookie, or bookmaker, is a person who takes bets on sporting events that people are inclined to gamble on. Depending on the outcome, bookies make a certain percentage of the winnings or pay some of it out. Follow these steps to learn how to ... more »

How to Be a Carnie

By eHow Careers & Work Editor

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Being a carnie is kind of like joining the circus. You move from town to town with a cast of colorful, but often seedy characters. Being a carnie allows you to see the world and often parts of the world you'd rather not see. If you're willing to ... more »

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