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How To Write a Personal Profile

Marilisa560 — Thu, 20 Sep 2007 14:13:17 -0500

Personal profiles, especially online profiles, are an excellent way to distill information about you into a digestible and interesting format. A profile is a scrapbook of your life in words. The goal is to create a cross-section of your life and self that will intrigue the reader and make her want to find out more about you. Whether you are creating a profile in order to look for jobs, relationships or as a form of advertisement for your vocation or business, there are some basic writer's guidelines that you will want to practice.

How To Get Car Stereo Installation Training

Harry255 — Thu, 17 Aug 2006 07:27:00 -0500

So you want to be a car stereo installer? You watch "Pimp my Ride" and get all jazzed up by the awesome systems they put in the cars and think to yourself, 'That looks like fun.' The problem is, you don't know jack about it. Most stereo installers began their careers as hobbyists -- messing around with their own systems, tinkering and tweaking. They went into the job with real world knowledge simply by doing it themselves. Well, there are places that will help you become a professional car stereo installer without you risking frying your own stereo or one belonging to some unfortunate friend.

How To Write a Letter of Recommendation for Graduate School Applicants

Sheryl209 — Wed, 19 Apr 2006 05:20:00 -0500

If you've been asked to write a letter of recommendation for a graduate school applicant, the prospect of getting started might first appear somewhat daunting. Striking a balance between "honest" and "helpful," while wondering about things like how much detail to put in about how you know the person, or how to focus on those strengths without seeming overly ebullient, can be a difficult task.

Here are some tips for writing those letters of recommendation:

How To Learn Glass Blowing

Carrie122 — Wed, 26 Apr 2006 13:26:00 -0500

Glass blowing as an art form has been around for centuries. While modern conveniences have simplified the procedure somewhat, glass blowing is still done in much the same way now as it was in the first century. Popular blown glass items include beads, platters, bowls, vases, lamp shades, and decorative pieces. Once you've learned the basic technique, you'll enjoy experimenting to create individual, one-of-a-kind pieces.

Because there are such specialized techniques and equipment used in glass blowing, it's a procedure that should be learned from a professional in a controlled environment.

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How To Learn Copy Editor Marks

L.500 — Mon, 25 Dec 2006 21:27:00 -0600

Copy editor marks are an absolute must for any prospective copywriter, journalist or freelance copy editor to learn. These are shorthand symbols that indicate what type of changes need to be made, such as punctuation, spelling, and items that should be left out or added. They may also indicate formatting problems with spacing, margins or indentions. Copy editor marks are universal, so once the system of marks is learned, it can be used for countless different types of copy. The marks may be called proofreading marks in some circles, but the marks are the same, no matter the writing style or whether they are called copy editing or proofreading marks.

How To Address the Challenges of Returning to Graduate School

Beth141 — Sat, 05 Aug 2006 18:08:00 -0500

You've been working, raising kids, living your life, doing anything other than going to school. But now, to advance your career or fulfill your personal goals, you've decided to go back to graduate school. What challenges will returning to school bring into your life? How will you able deal with those challenges? A lot of that will depend on you, your situation, and your individual journey, but here are some tips for dealing with some of what this new experience might bring.

How To Get an Online Teaching Degree

Susie254 — Mon, 20 Nov 2006 10:25:00 -0600

More universities are now offering distance learning programs. These programs allow students to obtain a variety of degrees, and teaching degrees are some of the most popular online programs. There are several steps that you must take before you can receive a teaching degree from an online university.

How To Apply to ITT Tech

The2 — Thu, 27 Sep 2007 16:42:11 -0500

Choosing which college to attend is an important decision--probably one of the most important decisions you'll make. However, before deciding, you'll need to apply. There are some important things to consider before applying to college, and ITT Tech is no exception. Think about:

Finances. Going to college can be expensive, so it's important to review your finances and determine what you can afford. ITT Tech offers both online and on-campus programs and there are over 90 ITT Tech campuses nationwide. What your degree will cost you varies depending upon the location and program you choose. You can get an idea by selecting the campus and program of your choice and requesting more information.

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How To Surmount the Challenges of Returning to Graduate School

Sheryl209 — Fri, 14 Apr 2006 13:23:00 -0500

As an adult who's made the decision to return to college in pursuit of graduate studies, you can be assured of one thing: your life will certainly change. For adults who have begun a career, married or settled down in a steady relationship, or maybe even had children (or grandchildren) since college graduation, returning to academia can be daunting. Doubts may seem overwhelming at times - will you be able to keep up with the work? How will you handle work and school, if you've decided to attend part-time? How will you manage financially if you go full-time?

Fully exploring each of these issues could fill an entire book (or three!) but there are some simple steps you can take now to address your concerns and help you succeed in graduate school.

How To Learn a Language

Stephen408 — Thu, 20 Jul 2006 06:30:00 -0500

In the last few decades, the number of language schools and purported language learning methods has proliferated apace with globalization, just as their asking prices have sky-rocketed along with those of such basic needs as general education and health care.