Home Improvement

Looking to add a pinch of style and panache to your dull old bathroom?
Feel bad when you look at all the modern bathrooms in savvy magazines and feel like you should own one too?
Well, here are some tips to spice up your bathroom a bit, that too on a budget.

1. Go for a theme for your bathroom – Do you want a modern look, a contemporary look or just plain scenic? Choose colors which match the home décor like furniture, walls and overall look. So first you select a theme and decorate accordingly.
2. Accessorize first – You need to choose the right accessories for your bathroom. Cabinets, basin and even the floor mat should all be as per the theme. A stylish floor mat can make quite a statement. You can find several good ones at a thrift store or garage sales for dirt cheap prices.
3. Towels, Curtains and Bathmats – These would add that extra zing required to make your bathroom stand out, if you choose them properly. They must match the theme of the bathroom – So, if you choose a jungle theme for your bathroom – You can match the towels, curtains, bathmats and even the toilet seats in green or khaki jungle colors. You can add some plants to gel with the theme and give it a overall fresh look.
4. Shower Quadrants – Shower Quads must be chosen very carefully. They should be spacious and very stylish. They add a glam effect to the bathroom.

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Here are some typical work activities a telemarketer might perform throughout the day:

* Adjust sales scripts to better target the needs and interests of specific individuals.
* Answer telephone calls from potential customers who have been solicited through advertisements.
* Conduct client or market surveys in order to obtain information about potential customers.
* Contact businesses or private individuals by telephone in order to solicit sales for goods or services, or to request donations for charitable causes.
* Deliver prepared sales talks, reading from scripts that describe products or services, in order to persuade potential customers to purchase a product or service or to make a donation.
* Explain products or services and prices, and answer questions from customers.
* Maintain records of contacts, accounts, and orders.
* Obtain customer information such as name, address, and payment method, and enter orders into computers.
* Obtain names and telephone numbers of potential customers from sources such as telephone directories, magazine reply cards, and lists purchased from other organizations.
* Record names, addresses, purchases, and reactions of prospects contacted.
* Schedule appointments for sales representatives to meet with prospective customers or for customers to attend sales presentations.
* Telephone or write letters to respond to correspondence from customers or to follow up initial sales contacts.

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Postal Clerks

Here are some typical tasks postal clerks might perform throughout the day:

* Answer questions regarding mail regulations and procedures, postage rates, and post office boxes.
* Cash money orders.
* Check mail in order to ensure correct postage and that packages and letters are in proper condition for mailing.
* Complete forms regarding changes of address, or theft or loss of mail, or for special services such as registered or priority mail.
* Feed mail into postage canceling devices or hand stamp mail to cancel postage.
* Keep money drawers in order, and record and balance daily transactions.
* Obtain signatures from recipients of registered or special delivery mail.
* Post announcements or government information on public bulletin boards.
* Provide assistance to the public in complying with federal regulations of Postal Service and other federal agencies.
* Provide customers with assistance in filing claims for mail theft, or lost or damaged mail.
* Put undelivered parcels away, retrieve them when customers come to claim them, and complete any related documentation.
* Receive letters and parcels, and place mail into bags.
* Register, certify, and insure letters and parcels.
* Rent post office boxes to customers.
* Respond to complaints regarding mail theft, delivery problems, and lost or damaged mail, filling out forms and making appropriate referrals for investigation.
* Sell and collect payment for products such as stamps, prepaid mail envelopes, and money orders.
* Set postage meters, and calibrate them to ensure correct operation.
* Sort incoming and outgoing mail, according to type and destination, by hand or by operating electronic mail-sorting and scanning devices.
* Transport mail from one work station to another.
* Weigh letters and parcels; compute mailing costs based on type, weight, and destination; and affix correct postage.

Source: http://www.bls.gov/oco/ocos141.htm and http://online.onetcenter.org/link/summary/43-5051.00

Little white lies, fluffing, exaggerating…whatever you might call it, I have always advised my clients and potential clients against doing it.

On Thursday, school officials at MIT made the announcement that one of their deans, who had worked there for more than 25 years, had lied on her resume about her credentials. A woman who had built her career for decades now has a tarnished image.

Don’t lie on your resume. Actually, just don’t lie at all. It will come back to bite you someday as lies always have a way of being exposed.

Whether you are currently working or are looking for a job, it is important to know exactly what comes up if you “Google” your name online. Many recruiters are “Googling” candidates names as part of their final consideration process. Managers are starting to Google their employees as well (sometimes out of sheer curiosity and sometimes because they are digging for information on a problematic employee). Even HR professionals are using the internet as part of employee relations investigations such as harassment, drug use, etc.

Things to keep in mind:

* Recruiters are starting to check out myspace pages to get a better feel for who their candidates really are. All they have to do is search by your email address. Use one email address for professional activity and a totally different one for your personal stuff. Keep your personal and professional stuff as separate as possible.

* Keep your profiles as anonymous as possible. Use nicknames and fake or vague information. On your profile page, don’t state your location as “San Diego, CA”. Say something like, “West Coast” or “USA”. If your employer manages to find your page, you don’t want to give them anything to confirm that it is actually you.

* On the anonymity front…. If you really want to be cautious with this, be careful with pictures you post on your site. That is an instant giveaway. On Myspace, people can search for “Chloe” and then just skim the pictures of the search results for your picture. I don’t have any pictures on my myspace page that actually show my face.

* Don’t post stuff online that incriminates you. If you cheated your way past the new hire drug test, don’t post something online about how you did it.

* If you have a criminal record or a charge from your past, look into having your records sealed or expunged. This will prevent others from being able to discover your “mishap”, especially if it happened when you were a minor. Not every case is eligible to be sealed or expunged; ask an attorney if you qualify for this.

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By Jennifer Anthony, Resume Expert

The internet makes it possible for job seekers to apply for several job openings in a click of the mouse. Consequently, the competition is fierce in many job markets because the internet has opened doors to candidates that before might not have otherwise even known about the position.

Due to the ease of applying to several positions at one time, many job seekers are tempted to use a generic cover letter for each position they apply for.

If you’re one of them…STOP!

They do not work and they will not get you noticed. What is more likely to happen is that it will be obvious that you did not take the time to sit down and really think about the position and how you can bring something worthwhile to it. Employers see so many cover letters that they can instantly tell the difference between one that has some thought put into it and one that has been created for multiple jobs.

When creating your cover letter, visualize what the hiring individual will see. Put yourself in their shoes and stay there the entire time. Keep in mind what they go through during the hiring process. Imagine a stack of cover letters and resumes on your desk that you need to review and narrow down to only a handful.

Now imagine if nearly every cover letter that you read says nothing about the job and simply gives an overview of what is already on the resume. It doesn’t tell you how the applicant plans to use those experiences for the benefit of the company. It just summarizes the information in the resume…BORING!

Are you asleep yet?

Suddenly, you pick up a cover letter that sparks your interest and lists position specific information and portrays a sense of excitement from the candidate. You are more apt to continue reading this one right?

When applying for any job opening you must sell yourself. The first chance you have to grab their attention and let them know your resume is worth reading is with your cover letter. First impressions play a big part in the hiring process and that impression might be the only chance you have. Take the time necessary to really consider what your cover letter should reveal about you and the position you are applying to. Research the company and combine any information you find fitting with your experiences and qualifications to fill your cover letter with relevant information.

By doing your research, you are showing the hiring manager that you are willing to take the steps necessary to go the extra mile. The fact that most people never do this will put you one-step ahead of your competition.

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By Jennifer Anthony, Resume Expert

Hiring managers, recruiters, and business owners conduct numerous searches on career sites each day. The words they use to

search for possible candidates are known as keywords. If your resume doesn’t include these keywords, it can’t be found

very easily.

The bad news is that there are as many, if not more keywords as there are job openings. You can find many different

keyword lists online with possible words that are highly searched for, but that doesn’t necessarily mean those particular

keywords will match the position for which you are seeking. Just like performing a search on an internet search engine, no

one person, or hiring manager, searches for the exact same phase each time.

So, what can you do to increase the chances of getting your resume found? Here are a few suggestions to help you find the

right keywords to include in your resume.

Put Yourself in the Hiring Manager’s Shoes

When trying to decide what keywords will provoke the best response, think as if you are the one doing the hiring. What

would you search for if you wanted to hire someone for the opening you are applying for?

Here’s another idea. If you know anyone who works in a hiring or human resources department or someone who owns

their own business, ask them what they look for when searching for potential employees. Professional resume writers can also

offer a good deal of insight into how employers think.

Pay Attention to the Ad

This is probably the best way to determine what keywords will get you noticed.

Look at the advertisement for the position you are applying for. Chances are the person doing the hiring is the one who

wrote the ad and you will find the most important keywords right in the ad. Does the ad list specific qualifications,

software knowledge, or experience that is required? If so, add those words to your resume where appropriate. Don’t forget

about ads for similar positions, even if you are not applying for them. Those ads may highlight other important keywords that

might be missing from other ads.

Resume Banks

If you add your resume to resume banks or employer databases with hopes of landing the perfect job, you must include

certain keywords to get your resume in front of hiring managers.

No matter how qualified you are, if your resume doesn’t pop up in their search list, the hiring company may not even know

you exist, let alone that you are interested in a position with their company. Do your research and make sure you have as

many of the appropriate keywords included in your resume as possible for each job you apply for.

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By Jennifer Anthony, Resume Expert

Every day someone else enters the technology job market. Due to the ever-growing popularity of this field, technical jobs are getting more and more competitive. In order for your resume to be noticed above all of the others’ who are competing for the same position, it must stand out. Here are some tips to help position your resume at the top of the potential employer’s stack.

Create a Tech Section

Summarize your technical skills apart from the rest of your resume. You should also break this section up into separate categories such as software, hardware, networking, systems, etc. By doing this, you are allowing the hiring manager to easily find and scan your job specific skills.

Include Your Transferable Skills

Just because an employer is hiring for a technical position, doesn’t mean they aren’t looking for certain transferable skills as well. Let them know your strengths in areas other than technology. If you are a team player and have a track record of meeting deadlines, be sure they can see that in your resume. Summarize skills such as quick to learn and taking initiative, in another section of your resume.

Find a Happy Medium

Don’t make your resume too long winded, but don’t over summarize your experiences either. Find a middle ground by getting to the point while giving yourself ample credit by showcasing your accomplishments.

Gain Experience by Volunteering or Freelancing

If you are a newbie and lack experience, offer your services for free or deeply discounted rates to others. This will give you “hands on” experience that can be included in your resume. You can propose your services to charity organizations, local businesses, and friends if necessary. When you have completed the work, ask for a written critique so that you can add some of their feedback to your resume.

Focus on Results

Make sure to focus on measurable results and accomplishments you have achieved. Numbers tend to bring forward a more positive reaction than just descriptions in this case. Therefore, if you have percentages or dollar amounts, use them. Include things such as how you overcame challenging circumstances and how your work has been a benefit to past employers.

When applying for a technical position, your resume needs to present you in a way that gives the employer an idea of how adding you to their team will benefit their organization. Remember, it is not about what the employer can do for you, but instead what you can do for the employer. So while you are compiling your resume, always keep in mind the main question on the hiring manager’s mind, “What can this person do for me?”

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