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Looking to launch a new career or business? Then consider thinking green for sustainable businesses. Wall Street may not have totally embraced this concept yet, but it’s just a matter of time until they do. Business schools nationwide are offering courses in Read the rest of this entry »

Attempting to learn to speak Japanese without experience with the language is a formidible task. Unless you already speak a language with some similar roots, such as Korean, or a dialect of Chinese, it is a daunting challange to learn Japanese. Indeed, learning any new language is always hard when you have no knowledge of a similar language. Read the rest of this entry »

Almost every business owner, salesperson, or professional carries his or her own business cards. These little items have been a vital method of communication and networking with new and prospective clients for over a century. They provide a way for savvy professionals to make a lasting impression and also provide important data that makes the owner of the card and his company accessible. Read the rest of this entry »

Finding a job is a task all of us must face at one time or another. That is, unless we are a trust fund kid. While searching for a job can be a fear-inducing sea of frustration and anxiety, it doesn’t have to be. The world-wide-web can provide us a variety of fresh ways to aid in our search for the ideal job. Read the rest of this entry »

Our elders have always been the wise ones, the ones to listen to regarding values, behavior, manners, goals, and real world experiences. One such area the wise ones know about is work, the job force, & supply and demand when it comes to getting a job. Read the rest of this entry »

When interviewing for a job, it’s vital to make a good first impression. Unless you are hired, it will likely be your only opportunity to make an impression in front of that employer. Although your resume may get you in the door, in order to get the position you desire you must also do well on the interview. Here are some tips for succeeding with the interview process. Read the rest of this entry »

Computers are a necessary part of our world these days. Corporations, homes, school, you name it; they all rely on the power of the almighty PC. These super machines aid all of us in our everyday lives. At this point in time we would be in total disarray without them. It’s become too routine. We’re too reliant on our laptops and notebooks. The mere thought of a day or 2 without our PC or Mac can send us to over the edge. With all of the constant computing and upgrading, it is certainly essential to acquire some computer skills. While not all of us are in-depth computer savvy, we do all need a basic understanding of how to work with computers. Fortunately, if you know how to access the Internet, you can learn these basic skills by taking online computer courses. Read the rest of this entry »

Employers have faced a growing problem in the hiring process. Many prospective employees use phony educational degrees from ‘diploma mills’ on their resumes. In many instances, these ‘colleges’ use names sound like well known, accredited, universities. Read the rest of this entry »