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How to Make Yourself More Appealing to Prospective Employers

6/5/2018 By Guest Blogger Leave a Comment

How to Make Yourself More Appealing to Prospective Employers

Are you hoping to secure a new job? Are you struggling to move forward with your applications? Are you willing to put the work in to achieve your goals? If your answer to these questions is yes, now is the time to switch up your approach. Instead of doing the same thing over and over again and hoping for the best result, you need to take control of the situation. There are so many ways for you to make yourself a more appealing candidate, so it is important that you are embracing every opportunity that comes your way. If you are wondering how to do this, you should begin by taking on board the following ten steps. With any luck, they will help you to create an application that will knock the socks of your potential employers. They will also … [Read more...]

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7 Ways To Parent A Child With ADHD

5/30/2018 By Guest Blogger Leave a Comment

7 Ways To Parent A Child With ADHD

ADHD, or Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder, is a condition that affects many children across the world, perhaps as many as 11 percent. Being a parent of a child with this condition is not easy, and presents many more challenges than parenting a child without ADHD would do. In this case, being a good, attentive parent is a great start, but it may not be quite enough to keep your child happy. The good news is, with a little research and a lot of love, it is always possible to parent a child with ADHD brilliantly. Here are some useful tips for remember. Know That There Are No Perfect Children No parent likes to think that there is something different (in a potentially negative way) about their child and it can be easy to look at … [Read more...]

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How to Increase the Value of Your Home Before You Sell

5/22/2018 By Guest Blogger Leave a Comment

How to Increase the Value of Your Home Before You Sell

Making the decision to sell your home and move is a big one, there are many factors to consider before you think the time is right. What are the house prices like? Is there interest from potential buyers in your area? Will you get a good price for your home? These factors might not always be positive, but there is one area that you can try to improve - your house price. By doing these few things, you might be able to add a considerable amount to the value of your property. Get Your Home Inspected Although you can do many of the essential repairs and renovations that need doing to your home yourself, there might be other issues that you might not know. It is best to hire an inspector to come in and check all the areas of the house including … [Read more...]

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3 Things You Should Consider when Living Off the Grid in Colorado

5/16/2018 By Guest Blogger Leave a Comment

3 Things You Should Consider when Living Off the Grid in Colorado

Off-the-grid living is becoming a real possibility for a number of people due to advances in technology on all fronts. However, this is not a decision to be made lightly. Many preppers make mistakes when going off-the-grid for the first time, though the number of mistakes is reduced if you take the time to think things through first. Here are 3 things you should consider when living off the grid in Colorado. Why You’re Doing It Some people may want to live off the grid to help them live in balance with nature. In this case, before you go looking for an off-the-grid property, consider other ways to save on your utility bills. Others are looking at off-the-grid living for a sense of security in case disaster strikes. However, you’ll still … [Read more...]

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An Ever-Shifting Arena: Why Recent Court Ruling Will Restructure the Gig Economy in California

5/11/2018 By Guest Blogger Leave a Comment

An Ever-Shifting Arena: Why Recent Court Ruling Will Restructure the Gig Economy in California

An unprecedented move by the California Supreme Court left the gig economy in shambles on Monday. The court ruled that employers based in the economy must shift their hiring model, and treat workers who carry out ‘work related businesses as full-time employees. This ruling is deemed to have far-reaching consequences for companies such as Uber and Lyft, which for years have thrived under the previous work-model. New Ruling set to restructure the playing field So here’s exactly how the new ruling is expected to transform things. For example, suppose the owner of a pet shop hires a plumber to come fix one of their leaking sinks. In such a situation, the plumber would not be considered an employee of the pet shop because his or her trade is … [Read more...]

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Six Ways To Be More Mindful In All Areas Of Life

1/19/2018 By Guest Blogger Leave a Comment

Six Ways To Be More Mindful In All Areas Of Life

Being mindful is something that more of us could certainly benefit from in all areas of life including at home and work. Mindfulness is about being aware of the present moment and enjoying that, rather than worrying about everything else that may or may not happen (especially if there is nothing you can do about it either way). It can take some time to get used to being mindful, but there are specific practices that will help you along your mindfulness journey. Here are some ideas about bringing mindfulness into all areas of your life, even if those areas are normally stressful ones.   Meditation If you find trying to fit meditation time into an already busy day difficult, then try to break it down into much smaller chunks of time. … [Read more...]

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How to Stand Out in Job Hunting

1/8/2018 By Guest Blogger Leave a Comment

How to Stand Out in Job Hunting

Getting a job can be tough, depending on what you want to do, where you want to live and how much you want to earn. Maybe you’re fresh out of university or college, or lost your previous work for some reason. How do you get yourself on the market, and stand out from the rest? Don’t panic. There are lots of things you can do to make yourself more employable, to boost your attractiveness to companies. Let’s take a look at some of them. What do you want to do? Before starting your job search, you really need to pin down the basics of what kind of work you want to take up, where and the salary. You need to focus your hunt on the industry that you feel you’re best suited to. If you’ve worked elsewhere already, are you looking for a change? If … [Read more...]

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Powerful Ways To Handle Difficult Situations

12/19/2017 By Guest Blogger Leave a Comment

Powerful Ways To Handle Difficult Situations

It’s likely you’re going to have to handle a difficult situation once in a while. It’s never a pleasant experience and oftentimes causes a lot of angst. There are some people who fold or turn their back and others who learn to face adversity with a sense of calm and poise. It’s your decision who you want to be and which strategy you choose to use in your life. If you’re someone who wants to learn more about tackling challenges with proactive approaches then you’ve come to the right place. Remember that it’s never too late to get back on the right foot. See powerful ways to handle difficult situations. Go to the Source One way is to stop beating around the bush and go right to the source of your pain. Whether it’s a job, person or … [Read more...]

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5 Tips for Planning a Successful Road Trip

9/20/2017 By Guest Blogger Leave a Comment

5 Tips for Planning a Successful Road Trip

Do you love to take control of your own destiny? Do you hate having to let other people tell you what you are doing and where you are going? If so, you should consider arranging a road trip. This is a great way to explore new places, on your own terms. It is also an extremely cost-effective way of going on vacation. In order to ensure that your road trip goes smoothly, you will need to plan ahead. Below are five tips for planning a successful road trip. Get a great playlist In order to get through your long journey, you will need a fantastic playlist. Try to find songs for all of your different moods. You should also try to choose tunes that match the places that you are visiting. If you are travelling in a group, you could suggest that … [Read more...]

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How the EB5 Visa has Encouraged Investment in the U.S.

9/19/2017 By Guest Blogger Leave a Comment

How the EB5 Visa has Encouraged Investment in the U.S.

For people who want to move to the U.S. and work or start a business, there are a number of routes to go down to get the rights to do this, and not all of them are easy or available to everyone. Some people apply for jobs in the USA and are able to move here because their companies sponsor them or because they can’t fill these roles with local people, for example. This is obviously something only people with specialist skills who want to be employed can do. For those who actually want to start their own businesses in America, there has for some time now been another option: the EB5 visa. What Is The EB5 Visa? The EB5 visa is a program under which foreign nationals can gain a green card for two years by investing at least $500,000 in the … [Read more...]

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