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		<title>Job Hunting Tips</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 13 Mar 2009 11:52:58 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Hunting for jobs nowadays is a very competitive and sometimes cut-throat affair. Here are a few tips to help you get the edge in searching out and landing the job of your dreams.
The Curriculum Vitae
The CV is the first, and at most times the most important part of applying for a job. Since potential employers [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Hunting for jobs nowadays is a very competitive and sometimes cut-throat affair. Here are a few tips to help you get the edge in searching out and landing the job of your dreams.</p>
<p><strong>The Curriculum Vitae</strong><br />
The CV is the first, and at most times the most important part of applying for a job. Since potential employers have to whittle down practically hundreds of applications to a few valid ones, they will have to base their narrowing down efforts using the CVs they have collected. </p>
<p>Studies have shown that about half of the employers decide to accept or reject job applications based on the related work experience listed in the CV. A third of the employers decide to reject or accept these job applications based on the layout design of these applications. </p>
<p>1. Make Your CV Stand Out<br />
When preparing your CV, make sure your CV stands out among the rest. It should be the type that is appealing to the eyes, making the evaluating personnel want to read the CV. Step two is for you to make sure your CV lists the related work experience you have had in relation to the job you are applying for.</p>
<p>2. Make Your CV Concise and Relevant<br />
Avoid making your CVs too long. It may make it irrelevant to the evaluator. Remember that the employer is a person to whom time is important. If your CV shows that you value his/her time while showing the most relevant information in the least amount of time, you will have won one important battle.</p>
<p>3. Always tailor your CV to the job.<br />
You may have had previous experience that may not be related to the job you are applying for. Some people keep many different versions of their CV for different job opening purposes. Make sure your CV is appropriate for the job. A one-size-fits-all CV may not be the best way to go since the employer will have the impression that your previous efforts have not been focused enough to produce any specialization on your part.</p>
<p>4. Write about your achievements<br />
You may add your achievements, but make your statements factual and relevant. It does not do harm to advertise yourself, but make your advertisement matter-of-fact and not just hot air. You may want to skip on listing your weak points as the CV is not the avenue for such discussions.</p>
<p>5. Polish Your CV<br />
Your employer will know if you have put enough time producing your CV. If he/she sees that you have put sufficient and thorough effort into your CV, he/she will assume that you will do the same in your work. This is a big plus for you. It is not uncommon for some people to spend days or even weeks polishing and buffing their CVs.</p>
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		<title>Dreams Do Come True!</title>
		<link>http://www.inspirationstationva.com/2009/02/dreams-do-come-true/</link>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 02 Feb 2009 20:41:53 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Some folks believe dreams do come true.
Dreams do actually come true, if you believe they do. It is a self-fulfilling prophecy.


However, in this group are those that believe that their dreams will come true somehow, some day. Tomorrow takes on a magical quality. A day where all your troubles will be over, all your prayers [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<blockquote><p>Some folks believe dreams do come true.</p>
<p>Dreams do actually come true, if you believe they do. It is a self-fulfilling prophecy.
</p></blockquote>
<p><img src="http://www.inspirationstationva.com/wp-content/uploads/dreaming.jpg" alt="dreaming" title="dreaming" width="510" height="250" class="alignnone size-full wp-image-306" /><br />
However, in this group are those that believe that their dreams will come true somehow, some day. Tomorrow takes on a magical quality. A day where all your troubles will be over, all your prayers answered. They don&#8217;t need to lift up a finger and do anything. By some stroke of fate, or a chain of events orchestrated by providence, their dreams will simply come to pass. All they need to do is hope, and pray.</p>
<p>Still within this group exists a pragmatic minority, who dream, and do something about it. Most dreams come to pass when you are awake. That is, you roll up your sleeve and do something about it. Why are your dreams still a mirage? It is because you are still asleep. If you remain sleeping, your dreams can only come to pass in the land of nod. It vaporizes with the rising of the morning sun. What stares back at you when you awake is your good old everyday reality.</p>
<p>The best way to get to the filed of your dreams is to have a plan, and implement it. A plan is the bridge to your dreams. A lot depends on where you are heading, but one thing is universal. Wherever you are headed, the best way to get there is to get your butt off the sofa and start doing something, taking one step at a time. The dream is yours. You are not in a race. You can take it at your pace, one little step after the other. The most important thing is to start, and keep moving.</p>
<blockquote><p>&#8220;If you cannot fly, run<br />
if you cannot run, walk<br />
if you cannot walk, crawl<br />
by all means, keep moving&#8221;</p></blockquote>
<p>-Martin Luther King Jr.</p>
<p>There is something almost magical about commencing the journey to your dreams. Each new day, you start getting closer to where you are heading, and farther away from where you started. It begins to look do-able. It is a heady feeling. Small successes along the way spur you on. With focus and persistence, you rise up each time you fall. Before long, streaks of light begin to appear at the end of the tunnel. Midnight is over, overtaken by the dawning of a bright new day. The finish line looms into view. With a fresh burst of strength, you hit the home run.</p>
<p>Dreams do come true. All you need to do is, wake up, clear your eyes, work out a plan, and just do it. When you are well on your way, it is no longer a matter of if, but when. You will get there?<br />
<em><br />
Bon voyage</em>.</p>
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		<title>Inspiration &#8211; Suggestion</title>
		<link>http://www.inspirationstationva.com/2009/01/inspiration-suggestion/</link>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 07 Jan 2009 07:04:48 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[No matter what business you are in, you don’t want to close your mind to suggestions and comments. Forums are nice because you can create a forum within just for this.
But even if you have a website, product or service that is regularly used by people and someone has a suggestion, think about it.
Not everyone [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>No matter what business you are in, you don’t want to close your mind to suggestions and comments. Forums are nice because you can create a forum within just for this.<br />
But even if you have a website, product or service that is regularly used by people and someone has a suggestion, think about it.</p>
<p>Not everyone thinks the same AND some people might see something a little different than you do from their experience with your product or whatever… AND it could boost your conversions or image…<br />
Don’t get tunnel vision… especially online. Always be playing with new ideas, testing and reworking things… that’s how you will grow and succeed long term.</p>
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		<title>Adventures in Creative Thinking</title>
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		<pubDate>Sat, 08 Nov 2008 03:55:25 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[How many times have you caught yourself saying that there could be no other solution to a problem – and that that problem leads to a dead end? How many times have you felt stumped knowing that the problem laying before you is one you cannot solve. No leads.  No options.  No solutions. [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>How many times have you caught yourself saying that there could be no other solution to a problem – and that that problem leads to a dead end? How many times have you felt stumped knowing that the problem laying before you is one you cannot solve. No leads.  No options.  No solutions.  </p>
<p>Did it feel like you had exhausted all possible options and yet are still before the mountain – large, unconquerable, and impregnable? When encountering such enormous problems, you may feel like you&#8217;re hammering against a steel mountain. The pressure of having to solve such a problem may be overwhelming.</p>
<p>But rejoice! There might be some hope yet!</p>
<p>With some creative problem-solving techniques you may be able to look at your problem in a different light. And that light might just be the end of the tunnel that leads to possible solutions.</p>
<p>First of all, in the light of creative problem-solving, you must be open-minded to the fact that there may be more than just one solution to the problem. And, you must be open to the fact that there may be solutions to problems you thought were unsolvable.</p>
<p>Now, with this optimistic mindset, we can try to be a little bit more creative in solving our problems.</p>
<p>Number one; maybe the reason we cannot solve our problems is that we have not really taken a hard look at what the problem is. Here, trying to understanding the problem and having a concrete understanding of its workings is integral solving the problem. If you know how it works, what the problem is, then you have a better foundation towards solving the problem.</p>
<p>Not trying to make the simple statement of what problem is. Try to identify the participating entities and what their relationships with one another are. Take note of the things you stand to gain any stand to lose from the current problem. Now you have a simple statement of what the problem is.</p>
<p>Number two; try to take note of all of the constraints and assumptions you have the words of problem. Sometimes it is these assumptions that obstruct our view of possible solutions. You have to identify which assumptions are valid, in which assumptions need to be addressed.</p>
<p>Number three; try to solve the problem by parts. Solve it going from general view towards the more detailed parts of the problem. This is called the top-down approach. Write down the question, and then come up with a one-sentence solution to that from them. The solution should be a general statement of what will solve the problem. From here you can develop the solution further, and increase its complexity little by little.</p>
<p>Number four; although it helps to have critical thinking aboard as you solve a problem, you must also keep a creative, analytical voice at the back of your head. When someone comes up with a prospective solution, tried to think how you could make that solution work. Try to be creative. At the same time, look for chinks in the armor of that solution.</p>
<p>Number five; it pays to remember that there may be more than just one solution being developed at one time. Try to keep track of all the solutions and their developments. Remember, there may be more than just one solution to the problem.</p>
<p>Number six; remember that old adage,&#8221; two heads are better than one.&#8221; That one is truer than it sounds. Always be open to new ideas. You can only benefit from listening to all the ideas each person has. This is especially true when the person you&#8217;re talking to has had experience solving problems similar to yours.</p>
<p>You don&#8217;t have to be a gung-ho, solo hero to solve the problem. If you can organize collective thought on the subject, it would be much better.</p>
<p>Number seven; be patient. As long as you persevere, there is always a chance that a solution will present itself. Remember that no one was able to create an invention the first time around.</p>
<p>Creative thinking exercises can also help you in your quest be a more creative problems solver. </p>
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		<title>Paris revisited</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 03 Oct 2008 15:15:27 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Are you looking for a romantic vacation, honeymoon or just want to travelling around? Europe is the right choice for you if you&#8217;re looking for an unforgettable experience, especially France. Paris is the most beautiful city in the world, so many wonder you would see there. Shopping and restaurants, museums and public gardens, boulevards and [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><img src="http://www.inspirationstationva.com/wp-content/uploads/eiffel-paris.jpg" alt="" title="eiffel-paris" align="right" width="300" height="300" class="alignright size-full wp-image-216" />Are you looking for a romantic vacation, honeymoon or just want to travelling around? Europe is the right choice for you if you&#8217;re looking for an unforgettable experience, especially France. Paris is the most beautiful city in the world, so many wonder you would see there. Shopping and restaurants, museums and public gardens, boulevards and monuments, architecture and music, everywhere you go in Paris there is something new to discover. </p>
<p>Don&#8217;t worry there&#8217;s also so many guidelines about that, guide about <a href="http://www.bedandbreakfastparis.biz">Hotel Paris</a>, how to find a resting place after you discover the city. <a href="http://www.hotelparis.me">Hotel paris</a> also offering <a href="http://www.freereservation.fr">Bed and breakfast marseille</a> if you booked it first. Enjoy your holiday.<NOREWRITE></p>
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