How To Find A Job: Quickly!

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There are times when you are looking for a job that you will be keeping your eyes open for "the right job" - a job that you hope to stay in for years and years - but there will also be less-fortunate times when you simply need to find a job, and find one quickly; regardless of the circumstances that cause you to arrive at this point, it will be important to know how to find a job quickly when this situation arises; here are some tips to help you find a job without delay!

The first thing you are going to want is a resume, and even if you are applying to places that only require you to fill out an application, you will set yourself apart from others applying for a job if you take the time to make sure you have a clean, clear, professional resume that you can give them.

Submitting your resume correctly will also be important, and while there is no "wrong way" to submit a resume, there is certainly a "right way; rather than just going into a place of business and handing your resume to the person who greets you, ask to speak to a manager, as this will only take a few extra minutes to do, and it will enable the manager to put a face to the name when they shuffle through the resumes.

And also keep in mind the fact that a lot of people go months without finding a job, and they wonder why they are unable to find something - but they neglect to realize that they are only approaching a few places each week; it only takes a few minutes to submit a resume for a job, so once you have your resume ready to go, you should make sure you are submitting it to at least ten places every single day, doing everything you can to get yourself out there.

And of course, when it comes time to interview, you should dress in a sharp, professional manner - regardless of what the job is for - and you should make sure you are practiced in the sorts of questions you might be asked, which will enable you to answer them in a proper and impressive manner.

You can continue keeping your eyes open for that "dream job" - even continuing to look for it while you are working this new job - but it is always better to get hired quickly and have a job until that dream job finally comes along!

How To Design Your Business Card

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In order to promote both yourself and your business to customers, a business card is one of the most important tools you can use.

A business card will ensure that you always have something handy that you can give out to people whenever the opportunity strikes. But while a business card can be a useful tool, it can also be a waste if you do not know how to make your business card effective. Not only should your business card list a name and phone number, but it also needs to inspire people to call the number!

One thing you have to remember when you hand out your business card is that the people you give your business card to will not always remember who gave it to them. In fact, it is not uncommon for people to end up with a pocket full of business cards every day! In addition to clearly stating who you are and how you can be reached, your business card should also clearly state what you do. It is especially important to make sure the card clearly states what it is you do if the name of your business does not make it clear!

Another thing you should add to your card is your logo, but you should be aware of its placement; do not allow it to take over the card! The logo should be noticeable, but it should not be the focal point; after all, the logo is an important element, but it is still only one element.

A high-quality business card will reflect well on your business, so pay a little extra money to make sure that your card looks professional. If someone is looking for a plumber, for instance, and they have nothing to go off of but a few business cards, they will choose the highest-quality, most professional-looking card.

It is not difficult to make sure your business card helps your business stand out, but it is also not difficult for your business card to detract from your business! Make sure that your card is effectively designed, and make sure that you spend a bit of extra money to have a card that looks great!

Tips For Taking Care Of Your Fountain Pen

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Owning a pen was a thing of beauty back in the day; back before the advent of ballpoint pens, fountain pens were the rule of the day, and everyone not only knew how to take care of their fountain pens, but they also had a healthy adoration and respect for the fountain pen they owned. While fountain pens are certainly not a necessity these days, there are still many people – either because they are collectors, or simply because they prefer to write with a truly grand writing instrument – who prefer to use fountain pens, and while you can get a great fountain pen for under one hundred dollars, this investment will do nothing for you if you do not know the proper way to take care of your pen.

The first thing you need to know about your fountain pen is that you should always store it upright (with the nib facing upward); if you store your pen with the nib (the writing portion) pointing down, the ink will have a tendency to coagulate – or clog – in the nib, which will make the pen rather useless.

One of the reasons many people derive great pleasure from writing with a fountain pen is that they write much more smoothly – with far less strain on the hand and arm – than does a ballpoint pen; when you write with a fountain pen, however, make sure you remember that they write more smoothly, as pressing down too hard while writing with your fountain pen will ruin the nib.

And of course, cleaning your fountain pen periodically will be important; generally speaking, you should rinse out your fountain pen after every two refills of ink – running cold water (not hot, as this can ruin the nib as well!) through the inside of the pen and allowing it to dry for a few hours before filling it with ink again.

When you take care of your fountain pen with the proper approach, you will be able to write the way people used to be able to write – with a priceless instrument that required attention and care, and that paid the user back with hours of pleasurable writing!