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How to use Proper Business Email Etiquette

By Christina Ellis

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Email may be a fast and efficient way to keep in touch with colleagues but incorrect usage is not only unprofessional, it may cost you your job. Here are some tips for professional email etiquette... more »

How to use the abbreviation "e.g." ("for example")

By onederland

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Kick your writing up a notch by using "e.g." (for example) properly in a sentence!.. more »

How to use the abbreviation "i.e." ("that is")

By onederland

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Ever wonder what "i.e." means and how it should be used in a sentence? Now you can bring your writing up a notch by using "i.e." ("in other words" or "that is") properly... more »

How to Use the Crop Tool and the Feathering Edge on Final Cut Pro

By eHow Careers & Work Editor

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Final Cut Pro is a great video editing program with many great features. Learning how to use all the wonderful features of Final Cut Pro takes time and it's always nice to get a little help with the tricks to make editing quicker and easier. ... more »

How to Use Time When You Have Young Kids

By Mel Marzan

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Your time can go very quickly when you have a young child. And with other responsibilities like work and housekeeping, you might wish for extra time to get things done. Read on for tips to maximize your minutes... more »

How to Use Your GI Bill

By nishera

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So you completed your service commitment with an Honorable Discharge and now you're thinking about going back to school - Great! While you were in, you made sure to buy into the Montgomery GI Bill and even did the extra $600 buy up. Even better! ... more »

How to Use Your Last Vacation Day

By Ang1216Red

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So you have one day left before the end of the year and it’s not going to carry over so if you don’t use it, you lose it. Why would you want to lose a paid vacation day? You can surely find something to do with it... more »

How to Wait Tables

By eHow Careers & Work Editor

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Waiting tables in a restaurant may appear to be an easy job. You take the food orders, bring it to the table, fill up a few glasses, bring the check and collect the tip. Of course, if you have been a waiter or waitress, you know that there is ... more »

How to Waste a Day at Home

By Carla Lucas

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When was the last time you spent an entire 24-hour day without leaving your home (and your weren't sick)? For many, the usual day involves driving from one thing to the next, maybe spending more time in your car than you do at your home. Consider ... more »

How to Waste Time at Work

By eHow Careers & Work Editor

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Bored office workers do just about anything to waste time at work. Some workers are afraid of being fired for goofing off, but others know there are ways to waste time that make you appear even more conscientious and hard working. When done ... more »

How to Welfare Rights & Responsibilities

By expertvillage

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Learn some tips on your rights and responsibilities when you apply for welfare in this free video clip on the welfare application process and disability benefits... more »

How to What to Do & What Not to Do in a Job Interview

By expertvillage

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Learn what to do and what not to do in a job interview - free video... more »

How to Why Arrive Early for a Job Interview

By expertvillage

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Learn why to arrive early for a job interview - free video... more »

How to Why You Should Apply for Welfare

By expertvillage

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Learn some tips and reasons on why you should apply for welfare in this free video clip on the welfare application process and disability benefits... more »

How to Withdraw a Writing Submission

By tkfinley

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You’ve submitted your fiction, nonfiction or poetry to a magazine or literary journal. You’ve waited patiently (or not so patiently) for a response, but the editor hasn’t gotten back to you and it seems like he won’t anytime soon. There are a few ... more »

How to Work as an Eldercare Referral Agent

By khopkins75

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Earnings for this job are higher than you would believe, are finding the right opportunity is as easy as reading this article... more »

How to Work at Home and Not Go Batty!

By Audrey M. Brown

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I usually use this website for comedy articles, then I realized there is something I know how to do that might benefit others. Working at home has the potential to be your dream come true. But it also has downfalls and distractions, just like ... more »

How to Work at Home as a Nurse

By khopkins75

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Are you a trained nurse that wants more than just working in a hospital? Or need extra income. Would you enjoy answering questions at home from your phone or computer and get paid for doing so? Then read this... more »

How to Work at Home as a translator

By khopkins75

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Knowing different languages can really come in handy in life, especially in this case... more »

How to Work at Home in Telemarketing

By khopkins75

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Real work at home jobs are hard to find. In this article you will find companies that hire telemarketers and yes they can make good money... more »

How to Work at Home with Computers

By khopkins75

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Are you an experienced IT professional? Can you solve computer problems easily and good with quality service? DO YOU WANT TO WORK FROM HOME?.. more »

How to Work at Whole Foods

By eHow Careers & Work Editor

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Whole Foods Market aims for a unique career experience, with a motto of "Whole Foods, Whole People, Whole Planet" that shows the company focus is more than making profits through retail sales. Employees at Whole Foods Market enjoy a fun ... more »

How to Work for Caterpillar

By eHow Careers & Work Editor

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Caterpillar is probably the most well-known heavy equipment manufacturers (as well as other equipment) in the United States. There are Caterpillar plants, retailers and rental facilities all over the world. If you are interested in working for ... more »

How to Work for Security at Festivals, Sporting Events and Award Shows

By TheStorm

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Private security companies furnish contract security officers to patrol special events... more »

How to Work From Home as a Professional Tarot Card Reader

By april ort

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In this day and age of computer technology, the demand to work from home is stronger than ever. With that strong demand, however, comes a bombardment of illegal scams and ripoffs. In this article I will demonstrate legal ways in which you can ... more »