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    • How Does an Investment Banker Spend the Workday?

      In a word: no. There are many variables that affect the manner in which any individual investment banker will spend his average workday. By far the most important variable, however, is time. The experience and seniority of an investment banker is the primary factor in the determination of how she spends her workday, with her level of... more »

    • About Sitting Shiva

      Sitting Shiva refers to the seven day period of mourning observed by Jews following the death of a loved one. Shiva comes from "shi'vah," the Hebrew word for seven. This tradition was developed in response to the Old Testament story from the book of Genesis in which Jacob mourns the death of his father for a week. more »

    • How To Explain Felony Convictions to an Employer

      A felony condition can often hang around one's neck like an albatross during job interviews. Many job applicants are deeply uncomfortable and nervous about explaining past criminal behavior to a potential employer. However, if certain steps are taken and certain words are spoken, a felony conviction can be described in a fashion that... more »

    • How to Teach Kids to Show Good Table Manners

      It can be very embarrassing to have a nice family dinner in a restaurant, only to have a child chewing with their mouth open, playing with their food, or talking about issues that are not appropriate for dinner conversation. The earlier you start encouraging table manners, the easier it will be for you to have a child that practices... more »

    • How to Have Good Table Manners

      One easy way to make a good first impression is to have amazing table manners. There is hardly a bigger turnoff, when on a first date or when meeting someone for the first time, than horrible table manners. Here's how to make it through dinner without embarrassing yourself and those around you. more »

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