The many varied roles in advertising all require a related educational background as a point of entry. This was not always the case. In the 1960s through to the early 1980s, advertising was often a career people stumbled into by chance. But now competition is fierce, and following a path proven to work in the current state of the industry is the way to go. Beginning your advertising career may feel overwhelming at first....
If you’re in college and planning to work in finance after graduation, you have likely been told that internships are essential to your career success. And that couldn’t be more true, especially in today’s competitive work world. Competition in finance is fierce, and the experience and networking opportunities you gain from an internship can be invaluable to your current skill set and future employability. However, writing a resume for a finance internship can be a daunting task when you don’t have a lot of work experience under your belt....
When working in performing arts tech, or as part of a stage crew, basic black is the common, near-universal uniform of choice. Why? Because it’s your job to disappear into the darkness backstage. Performers are out in the light. You’re the Batman of the performing arts — disappearing into the shadows instead. If you’re on a budget and simply working on a smaller production, you should be fine simply to dress in all black — preferably in comfortable, slightly stretchy clothes with a bit of “give” in them....
Gemini Moons are naturally street smart, and often amuse friends with their kooky observations. They get the restless jitters more than other Moon signs, and like to be busy with multiple fascinations simultaneously. Messages From Home Gemini is a mutable sign that is a speedy and bright messenger. And your Moon sign (and House position) shows your deepest needs, the recipe for feeling “at home.” So picture Gemini Moon at home when their curiosity is piqued, and they’re tracking that novel idea....
Beauty is not a one-size-fits-all description. Our skin types, hair, and bodies are all different as well as our beauty likes and dislikes. No matter what we look like all of us can be beautiful each day with a tiny bit of effort and a little confidence. Cheese! How Do Your Teeth Look? If you’re a heavy coffee drinker or red wine is your drink of choice, chances are good you could use a little whitening action on your teeth....
Growing a small business is tough work, especially when it comes to marketing and sales. The sales function itself is a time-consuming process with a constant need to fill your “sales funnel” with fresh, qualified prospects. Finding the best-qualified leads from your business usually does not come from a cold contact situation, but from building a strong referral business. Benefits of Referrals Referrals make sense for most small businesses for the following reasons:...
Halloween parties feature fun decorations, inventive food and guests dressing up in a variety of Halloween costumes. Coming up with entertainment for your guests can be tricky though, especially when you try to think of games that are a little more interesting than bobbing for apples. Fortunately, the game show “Minute to Win It” was based on great games that you can play with affordable, easy-to-acquire supplies. Each game takes a minute or less to complete....
You’ve dreamed of it for years, and now you’re ready to do it – you’re going to start your own business. But you’ll have to take care of a few things first. You’ll probably want to register your business name, and in some cases and depending on your business’s legal business, this may be a requirement. You’ll have to register with your state to pay taxes, and you may have to obtain licenses and permits....
Knowledge is power. All the big companies know that and pour lots of money into research to gain the knowledge they need to be competitive. Companies commit extensive resources to conducting market research before selling their products. Many large companies have huge information centers where they employ staffs of professional librarians who can access information on clients, competitors, and customers. Take note. The amount of knowledge you have about a potential employer, and on the industry in which you hope to work, can give you a competitive edge....
The Navy Enlisted Classification (NEC) system supplements the enlisted rating structure in identifying personnel on active or inactive duty and billets in manpower authorizations. NEC codes identify a non-rating wide skill, knowledge, aptitude, or qualification that must be documented to identify both people and billets for management purposes. For example, if a Navy police officer ( MA – Master at Arms) receives specialized training as a K-9 Dog Handler, he/she would be awarded NEC MA-2005....
A pharmacy technician assists a pharmacist with the preparation of prescription medications for customers. He or she may receive written prescription requests or may process requests doctors’ offices that have been sent electronically or phoned in. Depending on state laws, a pharmacy technician may compound or mix medications and get refill authorizations from doctors. Technicians organize drug inventory and lets the pharmacist know if there are any shortages. A pharmacy technician is not the same as a pharmacy aide, although pharmacy technicians and pharmacy aides (also called pharmacy assistants) both assist and are both supervised by pharmacists....
Early Life and Career Sia Furler was born December 18, 1975 in Adelaide, Australia. Her father is a musician, and her mother is an art professor. They both were part of the band The Soda Jerx. Sia grew up in a rich artistic environment. She is also a niece of Men At Work’s Colin Hay. As a child, she counted Aretha Franklin, Stevie Wonder, and Sting among her early influences. Sia says she came into her own as a singer while studying in Italy when she was 17....
Miss Sprint Cup became a NASCAR staple when Sprint took over as NASCAR’s title sponsor in 2008. You’ve seen her face in every Victory Lane interview, standing next to the driver as he talks to Fox, TNT or ESPN about how awesomely his car and his crew performed. She wears a firesuit with a big Sprint logo on it. She is, of course, Miss Sprint Cup. Unfortunately, we won’t be seeing her there any longer....
Most people can relate to the idea of an obnoxious, mean-spirited boss, which is why bad bosses have been a popular subject in movies almost as long as there have been movies. The following 10 figures stand as the worst, most odious employers in movie history. 01 of 10 Buddy Ackerman (‘Swimming with Sharks’) Trimark Pictures Buddy Ackerman (Kevin Spacey) is perhaps the most overtly abusive boss in movie history, as he pummels his meek assistant (Frank Whaley’s Rex) with one insult after another....
From board shorts to tiny swim briefs like Speedos, or nothing at all, you have options for what you wear under you wetsuit when scuba diving. But there are advantages and disadvantages of each type of base layer, and safety is a consideration. 01 of 10 Board Shorts PhotoAlto/Odilon Dimier / Getty Images Board shorts are the most common type of men’s swimsuit, at least in North America, and most men show up for open water courses with these loose-fitting, quick-drying shorts....
I remember when I first started studying spiritual topics that were different from my traditional religious teachings. I was always drawn to the mysterious and astrology was something that I read about in the Bible. Many verses contradicted themselves and I became confused. I knew that Jesus said “There would be signs in the sun, moon, and stars,” but then other verses were very negative and judgmental about astrology. When I began reading books about the secret teachings of Jesus and learning the symbols in astrology I remember feeling as if I was doing something wrong....
While many of your favorite daily newspaper strips also appear on the internet, we’ve dug up 20 of the funniest comics and blogs available exclusively online. From sardonic bunny rabbits to weirdly unpronounceable (“xkcd,” wha?), there is a webcomic for just about every humor fan. If you don’t find something you like on this list, we’ve got more funny webcomics for you to try out. In the meantime, clear a few hours from your schedule and check out what we’ve discovered, below:...
Based on the 2011 graphic novel by A.J. Lieberman and Nick Thornborrow, “Term Life” stars Vince Vaughn as a criminal father who is trying to dodge the various people who want him dead in order to make sure his life insurance will pay out for his daughter (Haliee Steinfeld). The film is directed by Peter Billingsley (you know him best as Ralphie from “A Christmas Story”) and features actor/director Jon Favreau in a supporting role....
The writer Mark Twain once said, “Never put off until tomorrow what you can do the day after tomorrow.” If you consider Twain’s words your motto, these procrastination memes are for you. 01 of 30 Due Monday? Do Monday Via Marshall USC This is one of those moments when you tell yourself that you do your best work while under pressure. It’s not like you just put off doing this project for any other reason, right?...
To provide an opportunity for exceptionally well qualified Airmen First Class (A1C) a one-time consideration for promotion to Senior Airman (SrA) is given. It’s effective for six months prior to the fixed fully qualified phase point. Selection opportunity is 15 percent of the total time-in-grade (TIG) and time-in-service (TIS) eligible population. Determining Eligibility According to the Air Force, the Installation Military Personnel Flight (MPF), Personnel Systems and Readiness Section, provides an automatic quarterly end of month (EOM) output product to the MPF, Career Enhancement Element, within the first 10 days of the first processing month (i....
