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How to Assert Yourself on the Job

By Therese Haberman

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There is a fine line between assertiveness and aggression. It is seldom in your best interests to be labeled as aggressive, but assertiveness is a compliment and implies an ability to be tactful in achieving what you want. Read on for ideas on ... more »

How to Be a Great Receptionist

By triciagoss

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A company's receptionist has a crucial job. She is llikely the first person people interact with any time they call or visit that business. If a potential new client calls and speaks with an unpleasant receptionist, he might choose to take his ... more »

How to Be a News Commentator Like Alan Colmes

By eHow Careers & Work Editor

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Alan Colmes is a popular news commentator and entertainer. The liberal Colmes teams up with his conservative counterpart, Sean Hannity, on the number two cable television news show. The creative news commentator has a popular segment on his radio ... more »

How to Be a Political Organizer

By abbeyroad920

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There are numerous options when it comes to working in politics. One job that may interest you is that of a political organizer. As a political organizer, you will be out in the field working with real people who have real problems. You'll also ... more »

How to Be a Successful Radio Morning Show Host

By scottedwardp

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If you have ambitions to be a radio personality, you need to know that there are on-air personalities and morning show hosts. Being a morning show host on the radio requires more than just the basic abilities of introducing and playing songs and ... more »

How to Be an Usborne Books Representative

By eHow Careers & Work Editor

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Usborne Books at Home is a unique home-based business opportunity with a reputable company. Infants through high-school aged children will love the Usborne books you sell. Adults will love them, too. Even with little or no sales experience, you ... more »

How to Beat Bloggers Block

By ACGaughen

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So many of us are guilty of it--we start a blog with dreams of having a must read, but two months into it we trail off for a variety of reasons--sheer boredom, few readers, and the very worst, feeling like we have nothing to say... more »

How to Become a Barrister

By Gretchen Ivey

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A barrister is one of the areas of law that one can qualify for in the UK. It is quite a distinguished career but preparation is long and challenging. There are three essential steps to becoming a barrister in the UK including the academic stage, ... more »

How to become a Blogger for TCGplayer

By welch

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looking to hire Featured Bloggers for their gaming content sites. This means that if you're somebody who enjoys writing, and can do so in a clear and entertaining manner, they may have a position available for you... more »

How to Become a Bounty Hunter in California

By Nicole Leon

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Bounty Hunters are also known as Bail Fugitive Recovery Agents. The job of a bounty hunter is to arrest fugitives running from the law. It is a dangerous field for an individual to be involved in, however, bounty hunters help the community to ... more »

How to Become a Bounty Hunter in North Carolina

By Owen Black

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North Carolina is one of many states that have cracked down on the bounty hunting business in recent years. Bounty hunters or "bail runners" must be licensed and face other restrictions. But, unlike some states, North Carolina has not outlawed ... more »

How to Become a Certified English Teacher

By Tina O'Rourke

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Choosing a career path can be a difficult decision. If you should decide to teach English, this guide with help you on your career path. This will also help out if you're already a professional and have decided to take on teaching English as a ... more »

How to Become a Chartered Accountant

By Maurice Moss

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Earning respect as an accountant is no easy task. It takes years of hard work to build a reputation that will follow an accountant throughout his or her career. Accountants who want to compete on the world stage need to earn special credentials ... more »

How to Become a Child Psychiatrist

By eHow Careers & Work Editor

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If you love children and desire to make the world a better place, you might make a great child psychiatrist. In this profession, you would help children to overcome their fears, insecurities, obstacles and psychological disorders so that they can ... more »

How to Become a Clinical Programmer

By eHow Careers & Work Editor

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A clinical programmer works with the entire clinical research team to design and manage databases, as well as to collect and analyze data obtained from clinical research. Since a clinical programmers are essentially computer programmers, they ... more »

How to become a college instructor (professor)

By Ron Auerbach

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As an experienced college instructor who's also worked in the business world, I'll give you the steps you'll need to take in order to enter this rewarding career... more »

How to Become a Computer Security Consultant

By eHow Careers & Work Editor

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Recent events and Internet crimes have brought about a growing demand for computer security specialists. From identity theft to terrorism threats, businesses, government agencies and individuals require more online security than ever before. ... more »

How to Become a Computer Support Specialist

By Ty Arthur

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Nearly every company uses computers in some capacity, and they all need specialists to assist in troubleshooting problems or installing new hardware. The computer support field is a widely growing job market with plenty of opportunity for ... more »

How to Become a Deep Submergence Vehicle Operator

By eHow Careers & Work Editor

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The bottom of the ocean holds secrets that a deep submergence vehicle operator can help reveal. People who pilot these subs need to have electrical and mechanical knowledge. They are responsible for transporting scientists and researchers, ... more »

How to Become a Disneyland Paris Tour Guide

By eHow Careers & Work Editor

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Imagine spending the day surrounded by exciting rides, magnificent shows and smiling tourists. If that's not good enough, you experience all this with the Eiffel Tower on the horizon. Working as a tour guide at Disneyland Paris is a great job ... more »

How to Become a Family Therapist

By Alison Healey

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There are more than 50,000 family therapists treating individuals, couples, and families across the United States. The path to licensure is neither easy nor quick. The federal government has designated marriage and family therapy as a core mental ... more »

How to Become a Fire Chief

By eHow Careers & Work Editor

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A fire chief has many responsibilities each day. The fire chief's main duty is to run the entire fire department, as this is the highest-ranking office. This is a big job, and not everyone has the knowledge and skills to be successful in this ... more »

How to Become a First Aid Instructor

By Trudy Beerman

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I have been a First Aid Instructor Trainer in the Tampa Bay, Florida area for more than nine years. During this time, I have found First Aid Instruction to be a lucrative income stream. First Aid certification is an OSHA mandate in many ... more »

How to Become a Fitness Model

By eHow Careers & Work Editor

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Becoming a model of any kind can be a challenging process. The fashion industry is brutal, and one of the more difficult areas of modeling to break into is fitness modeling. There is a certain level of fitness and body shape that needs to be ... more »

How to become a flood insurance adjuster

By countrycottage

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My husband and I have been flood insurance adjusters for 12 years. We chose this as a second profession after he retired from his job as an aerospace engineer and I sold my real estate business. This is a great business for retirees and ... more »