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How to Improve Your Skills as a Public Speaker

Last month I was watching pastor TB Joshua giving a sermon to his congregation at the Synagogue of All Nations Church and I completely captivated by the way in which he spoke. This got me thinking about my own abilities as a public speaker, I often need to speak in front of large groups as part of my job and whilst I can do it, I was completely in awe of Joshua, standing there in front of thousands of people and engaging them all thoroughly. I started jotting down some notes and doing some research on how you can be…

Tips for College Grads

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Fresh out of college and wondering what you should know in order to make sure your plans go smoothly? Check out our tips for college grads to know what recent graduates need to do to get their careers and live going. Get to Know Your Professional In college you likely acted pretty much the same at the gym, in class, and at a party. There is nothing wrong with being yourself but if you are trying to make it in the professional world, you will need to make sure you have a professional side. This means clothes that not only suitable for…

Why CPR Training is Important Training

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Serving as a common life saving technique used throughout today’s world, CPR, otherwise known as cardiopulmonary resuscitation, is not only valuable behind hospital doors but in nearly every aspect of life. Because of its importance, you’ll find that classes and training are offered pretty much everywhere, and can be especially easy to find in large cities.  Before registering for a class or round of classes at facilities such as CPR classes Los Angeles, you may be interested as to why CPR training is important in the first place. To help you figure that all out, we’ve listed a few of…

Learning Guitar in College – How to Get the Most Out of Your Experience

If you have decided to go to music college to further improve your guitar skills, you will be in for a fantastic experience. You will have to be ready to spend around eight hours every day playing guitar, only to then go home or to your dorm and play some more. You must learn, when faced with so many other good players, to not compare yourself to them all the time. Everybody is unique, with their own strengths and weaknesses, and comparing yourself will leave you feeling disheartened. That said, there are a few things you can to further improve…

Treat Your Resume Like a Financial Meal Ticket

Could you survive without a job in 2016? Better yet, how would you go about your daily life without your meal ticket? Those questions lead to something that every individual should at least think about from time to time, that being how much importance do you put on your resume? For some individuals, it’s more critical than just about anything on their possession. Others, meantime, look at their resumes as of some importance, but they’re not losing sleep over them each and every night. So, how confident are you in saying that your resume could get you any job you…

Studying for a Career in Healthcare: What to Expect

Are you planning on pursuing an exciting career in healthcare? Then you may be wondering what you should be expecting from your academic journey and beyond. Continue reading for a few pointers on what you can expect when studying for a career in healthcare. Know the Requirements for Entry into the School of Your Choice Careers in healthcare are highly specialized, and schools that offer the best programs will carefully look through each student’s application in order to determine who has the qualifications to be accepted. So before you can even think about what it will be like once you’re…

Four Great Benefits of Online Learning

Although not so long ago those who wanted to return to school or further their education had little choice but to attend a physical school, that has all changed with the introduction of online learning. With online-based courses, it’s possible to study to a very high level – for example studying for a doctorate in nursing practice – without having to go to classes every day. If you’re hoping to better yourself by taking a degree for the first time or even getting a master’s degree or higher on top of your current qualifications, opting for online study comes with…

Top Tips for Whipping Up an Essay

When we receive an essay to write, the first thought is ‘right, I’ll get it started right away and have it finished nice and early,’ unfortunately more often than not, this transpires into ‘I’ll leave until the latest possible minute.’ There is no worse feeling than the impending doom of a deadline hanging over your head, primarily you are furious with yourself for not making sufficient time to get the piece done, then comes a frenzied attempt to mash something together that can be passed as legible. This however, is not the best approach to take, it will leave you…

Complete a CFA Program and Stay Ahead of the Crowd

Business professionals often debate whether it is a better decision to pursue the CFA designation on its own or earn an MBA degree with a concentration in finance. While certain observers predict that the Chartered Financial Analyst designation will outstrip a graduate business degree, others have pointed out that there may not be a “one or the other” debate in the future. Instead, the best programs in Canada are introducing a “CFA track” to their curriculum by including course material that prepares students for the rigorous CFA testing process. The Chartered Financial Analyst examination has three tiers, and charter holders…

Doing Actual, Quantifiable Good: Finding Social Work

Millennials claim they want to make positive impacts on the world, but most lack direction when it comes to finding meaningful career paths. For those unsure where to turn, there will always be social work. Social workers are perhaps the most benevolent people on the planet. They work for average pay, less thanks, and virtually no deference, yet most remain respectfully dogged in their desire to do good. There is no doubt that the world is a better place because of social workers. However, even as social work becomes more and more necessary, it seems to be harder than ever…