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How to Write a Corporate Communication Quickly

By Jenn McFadyen

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When you have an important corporate communication to get out and time is of the essence, you want to be sure that critical details aren't missed. The following steps will explain how to write a memo quickly and efficiently... more »

How to Write a Network Presentation Reel

By KBrenai

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A network presentation reel is the video business card and vocal resume of a TV network. This is a money-generated item packed with subliminal hype!.. more »

How to Write a News Report

By Paul M. J. Suchecki

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By its definition news is immediate. Facts unfold as you gather them. You want to be accurate rather than sensational, telling the truth not opinion, no matter how strong your beliefs are. I’ve written for newspapers and television, both very ... more »

How to Write a Nonfiction Book Outline

By Jenn Hollowell

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Many writers feel outlining is a needless task and, in some cases of fiction writing, this is absolutely true. However, when writing a book length piece of nonfiction, outlining is very important. This is a basic set of ideas in order to get a ... more »

How to Write a Novel Synopsis

By Poetry2go

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You have finished a novel that took extensive time wrangling that imagination with your skill and now must get ready to sell it to a literary agent or book publisher with a short (one paragraph in a letter) synopsis. Good God, it's too hard to ... more »

How to Write a Quote Lead

By eHow Careers & Work Editor

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When you can't get your feature lead right, sometimes you may turn to a quote lead. Quote leads aren't considered the best lead, but at times they can work. The following steps will help you learn how to write a quote lead... more »

How to Write a Resume: the Don'ts

By Therese Haberman

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If you want to know what not to do on a resume, please read this... more »

How to Write at Reviewstream.com

By chaddie01

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Reviewstream.com is one of the true work at home jobs out there!.. more »

How to write eHow articles

By Hassan13

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Writing an article on eHOw is easy and simple as compare to writing elsewhere. You don't need to be a professional. The most important thing is to transfer your knowledge and experiences effectively to other people... more »

How to Write Slam Poetry

By eHow Arts & Entertainment Editor

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Slam poetry is an increasingly more popular form of poetry and one that is gaining recognition in academic poetry publications and contests. However, slam poetry has been popular since the early 1990s. Follow these few concise steps toward ... more »

How to Accelerate Your Job Search with Networking Cards

By Kathleen Rake

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What's the single most effective thing you can do to get yourself your dream job? Talk to people and let them know that you are looking! Take along some networking cards (they're like business cards in size and shape, but more like a mini ... more »

How to ace your next interview

By John Locke

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You might be looking for a summer job to make a little extra pocket money, or you might be in college looking for your first job in the 'real world'. You might even be an experienced professional looking to advance - There's one obstacle between ... more »

How to Act Like a Fashion Designer

By eHow Careers & Work Editor

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Fashion design is a highly coveted career. Talent, determination and an iron will are necessary to make it big. With every career a distinctive attitude accompanies a job description, and fashion is no exception. You must know how to act once ... more »

How to add to a resume to apply for a work from home job.

By amylaine

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Many people want to work home. For every real work at home job opening there are always thousands more applicants then job openings. If you really want to work at home as an employee you must raise above the competition... more »

How to Address a Cover Letter

By eHow Careers & Work Editor

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A cover letter is your first chance to make a good impression. That makes how you address it a very important part of that impression. When given a name to direct your resume to, the answer is simple. Unfortunately, it isn't always that easy and ... more »

How to Alternatives to Video Resumes

By expertvillage

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I'm not really comfortable with video resumes, so what can I do? Find out in this free online video guide to making a video resume... more »

How to Announce Your Pregnancy at Work

By CelesteHarrison

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Telling your employer that you are pregnant can be tricky. You do not want to jeopardize your position or esteem in your organization, but you want to give them time to prepare. This strategy may help... more »

How to Annoy People at Work

By EverydayPie

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Sometimes, you just don't want to be the most well-liked person in your office. Sometimes, you'd rather drive everyone crazy. Maybe you hate your job, or maybe you're just clueless. Either way, here are some quick and easy tips to help you become ... more »

How to Answer a Boss's Tough Questions

By eHow Careers & Work Editor

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All kinds of workers can end up in the annoying situation of dealing with a prying boss. People with high levels of personal discretion can resent having to answer a variety of questions. Whether it's related to your work performance, your love ... more »

How to Answer Three of the Toughest Interview Questions

By annechimp

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Ask anyone what they think of when they hear the word interview and you may get responses ranging from "interrogation" and "I would prefer a root canal" to "nightmare" and rarely anything in-between. Interviews can put us in the proverbial hot ... more »

How to apply a temp job

By hreating

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teach you how to find a temp job in Taiwan.. more »

How to Apply for a First Job

By eHow Careers & Work Editor

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Applying for your first job may make you feel excited, nervous and intimidated, all at the same time. Everyone has gone through it at some point in their lives. Follow these these steps to ensure you're as prepared as possible to apply for ... more »

How to Apply for a Government Job Over the Internet

By Amy S Trosen

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Is it possible to get a government job by applying over the internet? Absolutely! My husband did it and so can you. If you have ever thought about working for the United States Government, the easiest way to get started is to look on the ... more »

How to Apply for a Job - the RIGHT Way

By PakehaC

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Ever wonder why you were never called after submitting a resume? Do you want to know how to apply for a job so that you will make it through the first cut? There are simple things you can do to get your resume noticed!.. more »

How to Apply for the New York Bar Exam

By eHow Careers & Work Editor

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The New York State Board of Law Examiners administers the New York bar examination on the last Tuesday and Wednesday in the months of February and July every year. Because the exam is only offered twice annually, it is essential that the bar ... more »