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How to Join the Happy Housewives Club

By eHow Careers & Work Editor

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Darla Shine's Happy Housewives Club is an antidote to the cultural image of housewives as oppressed women who aren't leading fulfilling lives. Instead, the Happy Housewives Club encourages women who are proud to be homemakers to come together in ... more »

How to Join the Merchant Marines

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The Merchant Marines have been around longer than the U.S. Coast Guard and the U.S. Navy. During the revolutionary war, a group of mariners took action after hearing of the success at Lexington. Grabbing their pitchforks and axes they rode an ... more »

How to Join the National Association of Realtors

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If you are a real estate salesperson, broker, property manager, appraiser or are in any way affiliated with the real estate profession, chances are you want to join the National Association of Realtors. The National Association of Realtors is a ... more »

How to Join the New York Air National Guard

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The New York Air National Guard is currently looking for qualified prior service and non-prior service people to fill some jobs. Must be between 17-35 if your a non-prior service person... more »

How to Join the SAS

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The Special Air Service (SAS) of Britain is one of the most elite special forces units in the world. Characterized by the motto "Who Dares Wins," an SAS trooper excels in mental aptitude, physical fitness, stamina, secrecy and bravery. They live ... more »

How to Join the Society of Actuaries

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Actuaries evaluate the possibility of undesirable events happening and manage the impact of those events. Largely employed in the insurance industry, actuaries help people implement financial safeguards. They also create risk management programs ... more »

How to know how far back to go when listing previous jobs in a resume.

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Do you have multiple jobs in the previous years and not know exactly how or if to add them to your resume. Remember that the resumes purpose is not to provide a detailed document of all the positions you have ever held, but to show case what you ... more »

How to know if you are unemployable as a work from home employee.

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Working from home has recently become very popular. I have heard many people say they have sent tons of applications out and have not gotten any responses. Working on location at a business and working from home at the same business will carry ... more »

How to Know When You Need To Further Your Education.

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No matter what you do for a living or where you live, staying up to date and completive in your job market is important. You must know when it is time to further your education... more »

How to Know You Found the Right Job

By MicheleS

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We probably all have had at least one job in our life that was considered less than our dream job. The thought of going to work day after day with nothing to look forward to other than going home and weekends can be extremely depressing. You ... more »

How to Lead a Company

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Leading a company--especially a large, public one--is one of the world's most stressful, demanding and challenging jobs. With more competition than there used to be, these jobs are often taken following an immense round of competition. To get to ... more »

How to Learn A New Language The Fun Way.

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Looking to learn a new language and do not know where to start. It's easy to start and going about it a fun and practical way will help insure you will not get burnt out. Follow these steps to put you on the process of learning a new language... more »

How to Learn about the History of HVAC

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Which of the appliances in your home would be the hardest to live without? The most frequent answer to that question in a recent survey was the refrigerator. Over the course of the 20th century, this onetime luxury became an indispensable ... more »

How to Learn Military Ranks

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In the civilian world there are your coworkers, your boss, your other boss (maybe a few more, depending on your company) and then the vice president followed by the CEO. Everyone from bottom to top knows their role on the social ladder. In the ... more »

How to Learn More About Accounting Careers

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When I was in high school and college, I was interested in many careers but wasn't quite sure where to find good information. In this article, I'll provide you links and ideas on exploring the possibility of a career in the accounting field... more »

How to Locate Employers Who Want to Hire Veterans

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Finding employment after leaving the military is sometimes challenging. Many employers seek the work ethic of veterans. Job seeking veterans can find these employers if they know where to look. Read on to learn how to locate employers who want to ... more »

How to Maintain an M249 Machine Gun

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The M249 Squad Automatic Weapon (SAW) is the primary base-of-fire element for an infantry squad. The SAW is prone to jam when it is dirty. Give your M249 a good wipe down as often as you can. Here are some tips for a quick field-cleaning that can ... more »

How to Make a Career of a Camping Hobby

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Most people don't realize they can make a living doing something they already love to do. Camping can be more than a hobby, it can be a career. Follow these steps to learn more... more »

How to Make a Career of a Drawing Hobby

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If you know how to draw well, you don't have to resign yourself to enjoying it only in your spare time. There are ways to make a living from it, and you may not have to keep your day job for long... more »

How to Make a Career of a Motorcycle Restoration Hobby

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Rebuilding and restoring older motorcycles is a time-consuming hobby that many people have a talent and passion for. If you already spend your free time doing motorcycle restoration for yourself or others, you should consider taking action to ... more »

How to Make a Career of an Interior Design Hobby

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Lending your fashion sense to friends and family as they redecorate their homes could be the beginning of a lucrative job. Consider turning your hobby of interior design into a career you love. But you'll need more than just your creativity to ... more »

How to Make a Good Impression at A Job Interview Through Body Language

By Aronna

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Making a good impression during tan interview is essential in getting that job that you’re dreaming of. Your body language plays a greater role than we may think... more »

How to Make A Little Cash Quickly From Home - not get rick quick

By MosDefinately

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This is a legitimate opportunity to make a few extra bucks fast and easy. Companies of all kinds are advertising online and asking consumers to let them know how they are doing. By completing easy promotional offers, they offer small amounts of ... more »

How to make a little money in your spare time online

By Elizabethknows

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I know of some websites where you can make a little bit of money with no fees... more »

How to make a resume computer friendly.

By amylaine

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Highly competitive job positions can have hundreds sometimes thousands of applicants. Have you ever wondered how they filter through the resumes. Many completive companies use resume scanning software. In this case, all the resumes are scanned ... more »