Its Curtains for The Great Giveaway 2010 at 1159p TONIGHT!

Its Curtains for The Great Giveaway 2010 at 1159p TONIGHT! You can win this cute/sweet/insightful/smart/inspiring print from Jess Swift in Great Giveaway 3! Its 24 hours from now even less than that from where youre sittin/readin.Hurry enter the Great Giveaway 2010 before I close the comments at 11:59p TONIGHT! To celebrate my 2nd blogiversary super big time, I hosted a ridiculously big giveaway every single day last week, featuring at least 2 sponsors / day. I can promise that I wont do it again til next year. I worked hard, people. For you. So you can win awesome stuff. Dont blow it. Heres a recap of each giveaway: Great Giveaway 1: a print from Effervescence Photography, a custom scrapbook from Tara Sroka Designs a natural cosmetics set from Paynted Ladies. Great Giveaway 2: a triptych (that means series of 3) of photos from The Whole Self, a set of Ewe Rock! cards from Everything Little Miss a custom charm bracelet from Amethyst Cottage Great Giveaway 3: a set of monogrammed cards by Kathleen Magistro, a print by Jess Swift 3 prints by Diana Brennan Great Giveaway 4: a photo print on metal by Botanica Photographics, 2 (yes 2!) rings by Olive Hope a layered photo from Jessica Torres Photography. Great Giveaway 5:   A print of Petunia the giraffe from Crafty Fanny a print of The Prettiest Tree from Sweet Eventide Now just click on each link, scroll down to the bottom, answer the question I ask ya in the comments to be entered to win. You can only enter once per Great Giveaway, but you can win more than one Great Giveaway package.   Everyone will be jealous of you, but you so wont care. Make sure to come back tomorrow to find out if you won(s) (yes, wons is when you win more than one thing at a time. Look it up. But dont, because it wont be there, because I made it up). Oh, if ya came by looking for Tough (Question) Tuesday, there are 5 tough questions associated with each Great Giveaway, so click away get 5 times the toughness with 5 times the awesome prizes as usual. ********************************************************************************************************* I’ll be on the panel at Blog Out Loud 6 on Monday, June 14th at 7:30p at Tonefarmer (yes, Tonefarmer) in NYC. I’m there, there’s free deliciousness in wine Fanny Jane desserts, there are 2 giveaways (one from Effervescence Photography!), there’s a goody bag, oh â€" it’s free. You’re so coming. Get Danielle LaPorte’s Nuggets of Genius in your own home, on your own time.   The Digital Firestarter Sessions from my “cult leader” have launched! What’s your Joy Equation? Find out with Molly Hoyne’s Pay-What-You-Can-Afford Program! Break a leg!

Examples of a Good Resume Structure

Examples of a Good Resume StructureIf you have an objective to be hired, then you need to use examples of a good resume. Whether you have been working as a cashier at McDonald's or you own a manufacturing company, there are things that employers look for when hiring people.When you think about a good resume, then it needs to be structured in a logical way. There are some guidelines that you need to follow while creating an effective resume. In this article, we will look at some examples of a good resume structure.The first important thing is to make your resume very clear and succinct. This means that you must provide details that are not too long, and you must always make sure that the details that you provide are accurate. It would not be fair to have something on your resume that you have not used.The next important part is to ensure that all of the details you provide are included in the first paragraph. This is where you should include a description of your education, work exper ience, family background, skills and hobbies, and other information that you think might be useful to your prospective employer.The next part of your resume is to describe all of the important information that you have. By doing this, you will be able to clearly point out your achievements that can prove that you are qualified for the job. You should also be able to tell the employer why you are a great candidate for the job.Your last part of the resume should be an overview of your education and training. This is very important because it will prove that you have a work history that will prove to the employer that you are serious about the position you are applying for.The examples of a good resume are not that hard to do if you follow the tips mentioned above. Just make sure that you provide information that will prove to the employer that you are the right person for the job.

Why Nebraska Has The Lowest Unemployment Rate in the US

Why Nebraska Has The Lowest Unemployment Rate in the US During the Great Recession, North Dakota was the nation’s golden child, where the unemployment rate never topped 4.3% even as joblessness across the rest of the country reached double digits. But as the economic recovery has played out, another state has undercut North Dakota’s impressively low rate: Nebraska. At 2.6%, the state’s unemployment rate is the lowest in the nation. The rate for June is also Nebraska’s second lowest rate recorded in more than a decade and lower than North Dakota’s 3.1% rate, according to monthly local unemployment data released Tuesday by the Bureau of Labor Statistics. While North Dakota can attribute its low unemployment rate to the state’s fracking boom, the reasons for Nebraska’s low joblessness are less clear. However, one explanation could be that the state’s job market didn’t suffer as much as the rest of the country during the dark days of the recession. “In Nebraska, it was just a bad recession rather than a Great Recession,” says Eric Thompson, director of the Bureau of Business Research at the University of Nebraska, Lincoln. “We were hit hard by the recession, but not nearly as hard as many other states.” What’s more, Nebraskans have their state’s diverse economy to thank. “There’s not one segment of the economy that dominates the state, such as automobile manufacturing in Michigan. We don’t have anybody that big,” says John Albin, Nebraska’s commissioner of labor. And it didn’t hurt that agriculture, the industry that contributes the most to the state’s GDP, “was going through a boom time right when the rest of the economy was tanking,” he says. Crop prices were up thanks to a falling dollar and robust overseas demand. Corn, for instance, reached $7.50 per bushel in early 2008. That meant “manufacturers were still making farm equipment and car dealerships were still selling pickups,” Albin says. “In this last recession, that cushioned us a lot.” The state was largely spared from the housing market crash, too. “Construction activity, including home building, did drop sharply during the Great Recession. However, our home prices had not risen that much and therefore did not fall much during the housing crisis,” Thompson says. The median property value in Nebraska was $122,600 between 2007 to 2009, according to the U.S. Census. Between 2010 to 2012, it increased to $127,800. (By comparison, Florida, among the states hardest hit by the housing market crash, saw median property value drop from $210,800 to $154,900 during the same period.) Nebraska’s geography was a factor in its dodge of that crisis. The state’s landlocked location in the midwest means it has few natural barriers to population growth. Oceans and rivers limit housing expansion in places like California, New York City, or Massachusetts, which saw rapid increases in home values before the housing market crashed. “In Nebraska, if demand is there you can always just convert more farmland to housing,” Thompson says. In explaining the state’s current 2.6% jobless rate, Thompson points to what he says is Nebraska’s high quality labor force. At 88.5%, Nebraska ranks second nationwide in high school graduation, according to the most recent data released by the Department of Education. (First place is neighboring Iowa, where the rate is 89.7%.). According to the Census, 28.5% of Nebraskans 25 years of age and older hold a bachelor’s degree or higher, just under the nationwide rate of 28.8%. “In short, Nebraskans have good resumes in terms of education and historyâ€"these are the types of workers who generally have lower unemployment rates and also fair well during a recession. Employers try to find ways to keep such employees and when workers with good resumes do lose their jobs, they are usually able to find one quicker,” Thompson says. Indeed, in June, the national unemployment rate among high school graduates was 5.4%, according to the BLS figures. For individuals without a high school diploma, it was 8.2%. To be sure, not everyone is convinced that the state’s super low unemployment rate is a sign of a healthy economy. A closer look at job growth “portrays an economy that’s not as healthy as when just unemployment is considered,” says Ernie Goss, an economics professor at Creighton University in Omaha. In the past three months, payrolls in the state have dropped from just over 1 million in April to 999,300 in May to 997,000 in June. Goss pegs that dip to the same factors that buoyed Nebraska’s economy during the recessionâ€"commodity prices, which have declined with the strengthening U.S. dollar. “You can trace slowing job growth to the farm economy,” Goss says. BLS employment figures don’t capture farm jobs, but they would reflect a slow down in the services that support the agriculture industry. Nebraska’s low jobless rate and decreasing employment is certainly a disconnectâ€"you’d expect unemployment to increase as employment shrank. There are a few theories to explain the rift: For one thing, Nebraskans have a propensity to hold multiple jobsâ€"7.9% do so, compared to 4.9% nationallyâ€"which means if a worker with two jobs loses one, she would be considered unemployed. Goss says that workers who lose a job could be leaving the state or returning to work on farms â€" both scenarios would mean they wouldn’t budge the state’s jobless rate. This article originally appeared on Fortune.

5 Important Reminders For ALL Young Professionals - Work It Daily

5 Important Reminders For ALL Young Professionals - Work It Daily I’m starting over. Again. Related: What I’ve Learned 7 Months Out Of College Not even one year since I’ve graduated from college where I majored in Communication Studies and minored in napping, I’ve been offered my second “big girl” job. And I’m pretty, ridiculously excited. I had a lot of mentors telling me not to look for a new job before I even completed a year seated at my first big girl desk in my first big girl position. And I have to admit that I was extremely hesitant to even apply. But when this new opportunity came along, I had to take the chance. Three hundred applicants, two months of interviews, referrals, tests, and portfolios, and in the end, I got the job. Me. So, even though I’m leaving my first job a little earlier than I may have anticipated, and I may be a twenty-something recent college grad, I’m pretty pleased with my decision and eager to move forward with my career. And I’m also insanely scared, because once again, I’m going to be the new girl in the office. And after the extensive interview process, I’ve met just about everyone I’ll be working with. Let me tell you, I’m undoubtedly going to be the youngest in the office, too. I’m starting over. Again. So, how does one college grad handle so much change in under a year? Bubble wrap, for starters; both for packing purposes and as an inexpensive stress reliever. Secondly, this list of reminders that you should constantly keep in mind as a young professional: 1. Age is just a number. As the old saying goes, a baby shark is still a shark. Age doesn’t define you. You may be thirty years younger than the person you share a cubicle with, so what? What defines you is your attitude and your ability to go get what you want. Don’t ever let anyone respect you or your work less just because they don’t understand you or your generation. 2. Remember your value. CAREEREALISM says it best: “Every job is temporary.” You should constantly be on the lookout for something better. Whether it’s a higher position within the company you currently work for, or because you know you’re worth more somewhere else. It doesn’t mean you have to start looking for jobs the second you sit down at your new desk, but just remember how much you’re capable of at any time. It’s important to take the early stages in any new job as a learning experience. Gather as much information as possible, and be the best you can. But if you ever feel like you’re not being appreciated for all you do after time, and all other options have been exhausted (such as voicing your feelings to your boss), then by all means, never forget how significant you are. 3. Network. Network. Network. Everywhere you go, connect with professionals. Gain knowledge, experience, and skills from everyone you meet â€" good and bad. Every single person you meet can and might just benefit you sooner or later. Build your professional relationships and never burn bridges. Everyone you meet in your career, even in the early stages, is valuable. 4. Be who you are. Sounds corny, right? The best way to succeed in your new job, career, or just life in general is to be unapologetically you. You could be someone else, or pretend like you know what you’re doing when you don’t, but you’re only going to hurt yourself in the long run. Don’t lie in an interview; don’t spoil your profession by being a phony. Don’t act like someone you’re not when communicating with those you work with. You want your peers to trust you, to know YOU. 5. Never be afraid to start over. Starting over means you’re growing. It means you’re developing as a professional and as a human being. It means you’re showing, each day, more and more of whom you are. And each time it’ll be only a sliver of the person you’re going to someday be. When you look back, you’re going to want to remember starting over and how exciting, terrifying, and absolutely exhilarating it was. You never want to be in the same spot. Keep moving forward. If you’re starting over, again, that’s OK. It means you had the guts to start. And if you’re just starting, don’t forget how far you’re about to go. Cara Jo was born and raised in South Jersey. After graduating from Kutztown University in May 2014 with a degree in Communication Studies, she officially moved to PA for a full-time Marketing position with a non-profit. Cara loves writing, her puppy dog, coffee, the fabulous friends family she’s surrounded by, and all of life’s possibilities. You can read more from Cara by visiting www.thecollegegradblog.wordpress.com or tweet your thoughts to @CaraSwetsky_PR   Related Posts 9 Ways To Make The Wrong Impression On Your First Day 10 Rules For Starting Your New Job On The Right Foot 5 Tips For Keeping Your New Job   Photo Credit: Shutterstock Have you joined our career growth club?Join Us Today!

Tattoo Ideas for Women in the Workplace What You Should Know

ttowierung Ideas for Women in the Workdistributions-mix What You Should Know To peckerl or not to tatuierung, that is the question. On one hand, you should be able to express yourself both in and outside the workplace with a unique tattoo and symbol that has meaning for youits your life On the other hand, many businesses do have dress codes and reputations to uphold, so your dream job may be at a place that frowns on your ink showing during the morning briefing session.If youre a young professional, its pretty likely you have some body art. The Labor Dish says that 20 percent of all adults are tattooed, and that number increases the younger the men and women surveyed are. Thirty percent of millennials (defined as people born between 19811992) have at least one tattoo. As tattoo designsand tattoo loversbecome mora mainstream (mom tattoos are a thing now), its not only important for businesses to become more lenient in this area to continue growing their workforce, but also to decrease their chances of committing employee discrimination.Court cases in which men and women claim they are being unfairly called out for their body art have been piling up in recent years. In one case, an employer prohibited women from displaying tattoos, but not men. In several other cases, complaintants argued that their tattoos were a symbol that has religious meaning, and employers are not allowed to discriminate based on religious grounds. With the rise in employees who have at least one simple tattoo, organizations must start defining their rules for visible tattoos now, so that inked employees know what to expect in terms of being treated fairly.If youre thinking about getting your first small tattoo or have a full sleeve tattoo and are looking to add more, here are some great tips for how tattoo lovers can display their beautiful tattoo designs and maintain their professional life at the same time.1. Consider where you work or where you may want to work in the future.Many workpl aces dont allow any font of tattooeven small tattoo designsto show at all in the workplace, which can make it difficult to find a job, while at other offices, you can sport a full sleeve tattoo, so long as your work is up to their standards. A 2015 survey conducted by the International Journal of Innovative Research and Development reveals there are still some mixed feelings about tattoos in the workplace.On one hand, only 13 percent of those surveyed believe that having any type of tattoo will affect the chances of someone getting a job, showing that the perception of tattooed coworkers is becoming more positive. However, on the other hand, 60 percent of those surveyed viewed those with tattoos as careless. The other two possible answers to that question were freedom loving and easy going.If you want the freedom to have your unique tattoo showingwithout receiving judgment or calls into the HR officethink about where youd like to work and how your skills and passions can put you in a workplace that is accepting of tattoos.According to STPAW, a site devoted to more support for tattoed employees, the industry fruchtwein accepting of tattoos is the military, followed by agriculture. If those fields arent your cup of tea, consider some other options below.For example, LeeAnn G. says , I work in the birth community and it is very accepting of tattoos.And Lisa H. gets to show off her ink because it helps that I both work in the Pacific Northwest AND at a university. Both of those things make having a tattoo an easy thing to blend with your career.Its encouraging to know that some institutions are more concerned with the work you do than with a simple tattoo.2. Make your physical situations work for you.While Mia J.s workplace is okay with her arm/wrist tattoos in the office, they do ask that she cover them up for meetings with outside clients. When the meeting is planned, she remembers to bring a sweater that morning, but what happens if a client shows up unannounce d?I have carpal tunnel, so if I get hit with a meeting on a day Im not wearing long sleeves, I just put my carpal tunnel brace on, she says.What a genius way to make your circumstances work in your favor Other ideas are to wear your hair down if you have a small tattoo on the back of your neck, or wear a watch or bracelet if, like Tina P., you have wrist tattoos. This tattoo is of her daughters heartbeat.3. Location is everything.While you may want to feel free to show off your tattoo whether youre at work or not, this finding may disuade you from making it a focal point. One study found that those with visible tattoos experienced more unwanted touching in the workplace than those without. Anyone with a tattoo can comiserate with this, since many people, for whatever reason, feel compelled to touch your tattoo design as soon as they landsee it.If you decide you want to keep your tattoo design covered, heres some creative ways to do so. There are certain parts of the body where you c an get a tattoo that are super easy to keep covered. The back of your shoulder is one example.Kathleen G. says this tattoo on her left shoulder only shows if shes wearing a tank top or bathing suit whch arent likely to be clothes shell be wearing at work.Other creative ideas are the collarbone like Jodi P.s tattooOr Shirlee C.s ankle tattoo wihich is low enough down that it can be covered up by most footwear.What if you want a tattoo in a place thats more visible, but youre not sure if it will show or not?4. Take your work clothes with you.I never would have thought of this Sara B. says, I took a basic shirt with me, and after the artist laid down the imprint I went and put on the shirt. No visible ink, no problemOther options are to take your shoes with you if youd like a foot or ankle tattoo, to see if it will be covered, or, if your work allows capri pants but no visible tattoos, take an extra pair of pants with you to the tattoo parlor.Were living in changing times right now whe n it comes to tattoos and other forms of self-expression in the workplace. While Im certainly hopeful that times are changing and soon tattooes wont be a problem for potental employyes, some of the statistics are still dismal.With 37 percent of HR managers saying that tattoos are the physical attribute that is third most likely to limit career growth, and there being exactly zero states with laws which specifically protect discrimination against employees with tattoos, theres still a lot of work to do.Whether you decide to get inked or not, just like any other decision, keep your work and future employment in mind And, as Krista J. says, You can have as much ink as you want in a place where no one sees itMore on tattoosDo You Need To Tell Your Boss Before Getting a Visible Tattoo?8 Perfect Tattoos for People Who Love Their CareersTattoos in the Workplace Which Industries are the Most Ink-Friendly?

Resume Writing Services in Saudi Arabia Help!

Resume Writing Services in Saudi Arabia Help Whether youre in the usa or UK, or any place in the Earth, just know we are always here online available for you, and we can help you write some of the greatest essays that will bring you good grades. Locating a job is not simple, which explains why our Student Job Search can help you to find work outside your house country. You simply have to devote an hour every day to begin earning from this genuine Online Job in internet. Resume Writing Lab is here to assist you Hence, you may use it to compare salaries of distinct employers. For Teachers it is an excellent location. In Saudi Arabia there are lots of places in which you are able to leave like Al-Baha. Choosing Resume Writing Services in Saudi Arabia The move might be a tiny culture shock, but the chance for career advancement is plentiful. It takes a particular sort of company and the right blend of talent, wisdom and experience to tackle some of the largest and toughest jo bs on earth. When it has to do with working with professionals, your best choice would be with us. If youre looking job in specific area or position, we let you search with the aid of job category. What to Expect From Resume Writing Services in Saudi Arabia? If youre an employer, you want to deliver the particulars of your business and contact details together with your email address and password. As soon as you applied for the work vacancy, your application is directly forwarded to the employer and theyll directly approach you with the assistance of your contact etails. Based on the employer, you may also have to offer remote network access for employees. The human element is inherent to each business, but the system of counterchecks makes it possible for us to eliminate its possible adverse effect.There is a broad selection of job-related services youre offered on the website. Ensure it is certain that the info given by you on your profile is correct, it actually matters fo r you as well as your future. Neither does this draw any offers. Perform sicherheit activities within the designated scope.

Plan your Career in 5 Steps

Plan your Career in 5 Steps There once was a time when a career path was basically spread out in front of every worker from the day he/she started working. This path was largely out of the persons control and didnt have a lot to do with what the worker wanted out of his/her career, but more to do with what the company wanted out of the individuals career. Now more than ever, people are given responsibility and control over their careers. While this is fantastic in that it opens a world of advancement and opportunity to employees, it can also be a little overwhelming in that people now have to rely much more on themselves to succeed. If you are attempting to build your career, whether one that you have just started, or one that you have been in for several years, these career management tips can help you to continue on the path to success1. Always Keep LearningNo one, not even the absolute upper cr ust of a company hierarchy, knows everything there is to know about business or a particular industry. There is always room to continue learning and growing. Continued education means building your skills and deepening your understanding of the field so that you can progress toward higher levels.Perhaps you can take a professional development class, receive a certification or even go back to school by taking night, weekend and/or online courses. Any one (or combination) of these are sure to help you learn new information that can be applied to your career field.2. Be Open to IdeasYou are going to learn a lot even if you arent in a formal training session. By opening yourself to what your boss, superiors, coworkers and even customers have to say, you can obtain tremendous insight into the way that your position is evolving and what you can do to ensure that you are moving in the right direction.Pay attention during staff and/or company meetings and listen to everyones ideas. Adhere t o any feedback from your manager (especially around evaluation times) or even directly approach your manager and ask him/her how you can improve in your role. People who disregard constructive criticism and believe they know it all only harm themselves in the long run. The people you work with may have a wealth of helpful information and ideas that could positively affect how you perform on the job, but you must be willing to have an open mind and receive the help.3. Start Where you AreYou may have your eyes on the prize, but if you dont pay attention to where you are right now, you are never going to get to the next place along your path. By fulfilling the tasks and responsibilities of your current career to the absolute best of your abilities, you are setting yourself up for a better career. Dont be afraid to ask for suggestions about how you can do more and do better in your current positionmake yourself valuable and they will be willing to work with you as you progress.4. Build your NetworkWe all know the power of employee referrals. Building your personal and professional network is a powerful and effective way to find and obtain a new, desirable position. First look to your immediate family and friends and then extend your search to professional connections. Word of mouth is great, but dont forget to utilize those on your social networks for possible help.5. Identify the Next Point on your TimelineThink of your career as a timeline. If someone were to map it out, what would you want mentioned along the way? Figure out what that next point should be, and clearly define it. It is next to impossible to reach a goal that you havent really made, and it is almost impossible to make a goal about something that you dont know you want. By clearly identifying and defining the job that you want after your current one, you will be better able to fulfill the steps it will take to achieve that goal.