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How To Know When to Quit Your Job

bronwyn — Thu, 29 Nov 2007 22:51:40 -0600

A lot of us get frustrated with our jobs, our bosses, our colleagues, or our workplaces. But how do we know when we just need to take a deep breath or a vacation and when we need a real change? Quitting your job is a serious decision that requires a lot of thought. There are several factors that you should think about and discuss with your family before quitting your job.

How To Become a Police Officer

bronwyn — Wed, 26 Dec 2007 23:00:42 -0600

Police officers are essential to a safe society, but the job can be dangerous and stressful. Police officers are often extremely dedicated individuals who have a strong sense of duty. Becoming a police officer is not always easy, but is a goal that can be accomplished with some hard work and careful planning.

Get a high school education. In order to become a police officer, a person needs a high school diploma or its equivalent.
Get some higher education. Although usually not required, getting an associate's degree (2-year degree) or a bachelor's degree (4-year degree) is recommended and can help you out in the competitive application process. Criminal justice courses are especially helpful.
Maintain physical fitness. Playing organized sports can help you keep in shape, as well as look good on your application to a police academy.

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How To Build a Winning CV that Positions your Personal Brand Powerfully

lalittara — Wed, 02 Jan 2008 16:17:51 -0600

The words "Curriculum Vitae" translated literally mean "the story of your life." Your CV is a very important document: With it rest your hopes and dreams for the future, that next step up the career ladder, a better position, more money, new challenges, etc. Therefore, if you do not want to miss out on that ‘dream opportunity,’ your CV has to represent the best you can offer. Writing a CV that has the potential to be short-listed and/or make a positive impact is a skill and requires expertise. Many brilliant professionals and top brains haven’t been able to make it to the top or get the desired results in their careers only because they couldn’t position their talents, skills, knowledge and experience positively.