Saturday, July 31, 2010

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Celebrity Haircut Trends 2008

Ashlee Simpson - long straight hairstyle 2008

Looking to experiment with new hair style trends in 2008? Your choices abound! There’s an absolute feast of looks to choose from. Update your hair style with one of these hot trends that dominate the hair scene this year.

Precision cut bobs are huge this year, coupled with smooth, sleek styling, a blunt fringe and heaps of shine. Your bob should be carefully crafted to accentuate your unique facial structure, or highlight a long, beautiful neck.

Bob hair styles range from ear level to shoulder skimming and are best for straight or slightly wavy hair. If you wear your bob with straight hair, to create that glamorous look. BTW, bangs go great with bobs, but only opt for the bangs if it works with your facial structure.

Bobs and Bangs or The Sexiest Hair Style of 2008

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And this is Rihanna’s glamourous bob!

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Going back to the trend, if your hair is a bit curly, your bob will have that fresh youthfor look. And if you’re feeling a little more groovy… incorporate a mod feel into your bob, just like gorgeous Jessica Biel and Jessica Alba did!

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If you are looking for a significant change in your look but do not want to cut your hair that short, go for a bang, the hottest this season are long thick bangs that go passed the eye brows, just like the bang of Kate Moss in the ads for YSL, Longchamp and Donna Karan. But make sure that a bang is right for your facial structure before you take this step!

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A long straight layered hairstyle is still interested for 2008. A celebrity like Ashlee Simpson (23) has a cool style with eye catching of new hair colour, -auburn. It has a simply maintenance of a haircut with layers. It is a beautiful light shade, and a trend of 2008. So sweet and unbreakable hair.

Chanelle Hayes With Asymmetrical Long Bob Hairstyle

Chanelle Hayes was one the celebrity who copied Victoria Beckham’s style. Now she has got new hair cuts Asymmetrical Long Bob Hairstyle..

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Pretty celebrity Kim Kardashian has great black hair

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Thursday, July 29, 2010

Top 5 Ways to Work for Yourself

by Jessica Hanley, FindtheRightSchool.com



Work doesn't have to mean a dreary cubicle and an unappreciative boss--in fact, several of today's most in-demand careers lend themselves to self-employment. The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) expects the following careers to grow faster than average from 2008 to 2018, and some require only a couple of years of career training.



Whether you want to add hours on a contractual basis or start your own business, the following five careers allow you to build client relationships and be your own boss.

1. Accountant
Accountants keep financial records for businesses and individuals, and they often prepare financial statements, budget analysis, and taxes. Unlike management accountants, who are generally employed by large corporations, public accountants and tax specialists find their own work through individual clients. According to the BLS, accountants earned an average salary of $67,430 in 2009, and their employment is expected to grow by 22 percent from 2008 to 2018.

Accountants must be good with numbers, organized, and detail oriented. Most companies require their accountants to hold at least a bachelor's degree in accounting, and accountants who are self-employed often seek certification through the Certified Public Accountant (CPA) exam.

2. Web developer
Web developers use software languages to develop the technical aspects of Web sites, including organization, layout, and databases. Because Web developers can work from any computer with the required software, they can complete contract projects or run a small business from home. The BLS expects employment of all computer network, systems, and database administrators to grow by 30 percent from 2008 to 2018. In 2009, this group earned an average salary of $70,930.

Most Web developers have a bachelor's degree in computer science, computer programming, or a related field, and they continually learn about new technology and software to keep their work current. If you're interested in becoming a web developer and currently work full time, consider an online bachelor's degree program in computer science.

3. Software applications engineer
Software applications engineers design the computer software we rely on every day, from word processing programs to computer games. Software engineers use computer science and mathematics principles to create and test software that responds to users' needs. Technological advances have allowed many software engineers to telecommute and perform client projects from home. According to the BLS, computer software applications engineers earned an average of $90,170 in 2009, and their employment is expected to grow by 34 percent from 2008 to 2018.

Computer software engineers need technical knowledge, so most prepare by earning a bachelor's degree in computer science, mathematics, or software engineering. Professionals with an associate's degree in computer science may find work as computer programmers.

4. Skin-care specialist
Skin-care specialists, also called estheticians, are beauty professionals who specialize in facials, waxing, exfoliation, and other skin treatments. According to the BLS, 44 percent of cosmetologists (including skin-care specialists) are self-employed, and employment of skin-care specialists is expected to grow by 38 percent from 2008 to 2018. In 2009, skin-care specialists earned an average of $31,990.

Skin-care specialists prepare for state licensing by attending an accredited cosmetology school and completing a program in skin care. These programs can often be completed in less than nine months, allowing you to quickly transition to a career in beauty.

5. Landscape architect
Landscape architects use principles of architecture, engineering, and ecology to design functional, attractive outdoor spaces. They design everything from public parks to shopping centers, and they ensure their designs meet clients' needs without harming the local ecosystem. According to the BLS, approximately 21 percent of landscape architects work for themselves, and their employment is expected to grow by 20 percent from 2008 to 2018. In 2009, landscape architects earned an average salary of $65,910.

Landscape architects should be artistic, good with their hands, and able to draft using computer-aided drafting software. Nearly all states require landscape architects to be licensed, which requires earning a bachelor's degree or master's degree in landscape architecture.

Start working for yourself
Whether you're interested in computers, beauty, or plants, you can work for yourself in one of today's hottest industries. Online degree programs and career training options can help you transition into your dream career without giving up your current job.

Jessica Hanley is a writer pursuing a graduate degree in creative writing. Her previous experience includes marketing for the Penguin Young Readers Group and teaching writing to students of all ages. Jessica received a B.A. in English from Stanford University.


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The Right Way to Say, 'I Quit!'

4 mistakes to avoid when you leave a job

by Margaret Steen, for Yahoo! HotJobs


The job market is finally showing signs of life--and that means more workers will likely have the opportunity to change jobs in the coming months.

It's clear that many will welcome this: A recent survey by the Corporate Executive Board, a research and advisory services company, found that 25 percent of workers whom employers had labeled as having high potential were hoping to move to a new company in the next year. This figure is up from just 10 percent in 2006.



Once you've found a new job, you may not give too much thought to the one you're exiting. But leaving a job--and the colleagues who will now become part of your network--the right way is crucial to your career.

(Read tips on effective networking.)

"Reputation is very important," says Marianne Adoradio, a career counselor in Silicon Valley. You'll cement yours with how you leave.

Experts explain how to avoid four common mistakes when leaving a job:


Staying too long
In most jobs, the standard is to give two weeks' notice when resigning. When you give notice, you may feel as though you should stay longer to make sure you don't leave your former employer short-handed.

Sometimes this is a good idea--for example, if you're working on a project that will be done in three or four weeks. However, you may discover that as soon as you announce your resignation, you are no longer considered indispensable and are left out of the loop. Your continued presence can even be a drain on an employer if you're no longer being useful.

Plus, "it's depressing and very demotivating," Adoradio says.

Saying too much
Whatever your reasons for leaving, now is the time to simply say that you have accepted a position that will move you closer to your long-term career goals.

"Leave graciously, and take the high road," says Kathryn Ullrich, the author of "Getting to the Top: Strategies for Career Success." "Don't use it as a time to air your grievances."

If you have an exit interview with the human resources department, it's OK to raise legitimate issues and let them know why the new offer seemed better. But don't use either formal or informal interviews to trash your coworkers.

(Looking to boost your earning power at a new job--or your current job? Read "8 Easy Ways to Boost Your Salary.")

Not preparing
If your job involves confidential information or you're leaving to go to a competitor, you may find yourself escorted out the door as soon as you tender your resignation, Ullrich said.

You should prepare for this possibility by making sure you have removed any personal items from your office or computer. (Do not take company items or information, of course.)

Accepting a counteroffer without careful consideration
Your company may offer you a raise or promotion to get you to stay. Sometimes this is a good deal--but keep in mind that much of the time, workers who accept a counteroffer end up leaving anyway not too much longer after. (And your employer might have lingering doubts about your loyalty.)

"People need to know why they're leaving in the first place," Adoradio says. If the boss you don't get along with is still there, or if you still don't see a likely promotion path at your current company, it's unlikely that a counteroffer will give you what you're looking for.

And even if it will, "you have to question, well, why didn't they offer this to me in the first place?" Ullrich says.

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Is a College Education Worth the Expense?

by Bridget Quigg, PayScale.com

"College tuition"--those two words together strike fear into the hearts of parents and students across the country. Paying for a degree before entering, or while new in, the job market can be a monumental struggle. Many schools now charge more than $100,000 or even $200,000 in tuition, room, and board, for that precious degree. But, in the end, is it worth the expense?

Online salary database PayScale.com decided to take this issue head on, and figure out how valuable a four-year college degree is over a 30-year period of work, for 554 U.S. colleges. They did so using a common business calculation: return on investment (ROI).

PayScale figured out how much more a college graduate of each school makes in 30 years of working, compared with a high school graduate, then subtracted tuition and room and board costs, factored in the school's graduation rate (non-graduates see little improvement in pay over high school graduates), did some number crunching, and came up with a handy guide for potential students and their funders: a breakdown of whether college tuition is worth the investment.

Which schools are worth your precious cash? According to PayScale's research, you should look for nationally recognized private schools, particularly those with an engineering focus. Hence, M.I.T. is at the top of the list, followed closely by Ivy League schools like Harvard, Stanford, and Princeton. A recent graduate of M.I.T. will have spent approximately $189,300 to get his or her degree. But that expense will yield the graduate $1,688,000 (in 2010 dollars) more in earnings than someone who didn't go to college.

And to help people writing tuition checks feel better about where they're putting their money, PayScale also calculated an annualized ROI for each school's tuition. Continuing with the M.I.T. example, PayScale found that the money spent on a degree there returns 12.6 percent per year over 30 years. Compared with the stock market's performance, that percentage of return is competitive. Over the last 30 years, with dividend earnings included, the S&P 500 has returned about 11 percent, according to Yale economist Robert Shiller.

"For every year of work, the typical M.I.T. grad earns $50,000 more than the typical high school grad," says Al Lee, PayScale's director of quantitative analysis, who led the study. However, M.I.T. isn't a typical school in terms of money growth. In fact, only 16 percent of schools on PayScale's list beat the S&P 500.

For example, George Washington University is a small private school with a high price tag--more than $200,000 in tuition, room, and board over four years (in 2009 dollars) for recent grads. What is the annualized return on that money over 30 years? It's 10 percent. That's a decent rate of return, but it doesn't outperform the S&P 500 or give you back what M.I.T. or Harvard would.

Lee recommends that if you're paying full price for a less well-known private school, you need to think hard about whether the non-financial advantages of attending that college make up for the lower return.

However, if you can get financial aid, it completely changes the picture. Finding scholarship money really improves your long-term return calculation. If you're really fortunate, you could take advantage of offers like Stanford's University Scholarship: students who are accepted to the school and whose families earn under $60,000 a year receive tuition, room, and board for free.

Keep in mind, each student is unique--so a low-earning graduate from a highly ranked school like Stanford may earn less than a high earner from a public school like the University of Washington. Engineering schools, though, tend to have a floor below which their graduates' earnings do not fall. They are usually a safe investment.

If you want to spend a little as possible on your tuition and earn back as much as you can, an in-state public school with a technical focus, like Georgia Tech, is your best bet, according to PayScale's research.

So, which 10 schools are the best investment? See the list below. They are all private and well recognized by most Americans. The closest public school to the top is the University of California at Berkeley. It ranks number 16, with a sizable annualized return of 13.1 percent. Check out the PayScale college ROI package to compare college costs and the potential return on investment for each school.

1. Massachusetts Institute of Technology (M.I.T.)

  • Average Cost for College in 2009: $189,300
  • 30-Year ROI (2010 Dollars): $1,688,000
  • Annual ROI: 12.6%

2. California Institute of Technology (CalTech)

  • Average Cost for College in 2009: $181,100
  • 30-Year ROI (2010 Dollars): $1,644,000
  • Annual ROI: 12.6%

3. Harvard University

  • Average Cost for College in 2009: $189,600
  • 30-Year ROI (2010 Dollars): $1,631,000
  • Annual ROI: 12.5%

4. Harvey Mudd College

  • Average Cost for College in 2009: $187,700
  • 30-Year ROI (2010 Dollars): $1,627,000
  • Annual ROI: 12.5%

5. Dartmouth College

  • Average Cost for College in 2009: $188,400
  • 30-Year ROI (2010 Dollars): $1,587,000
  • Annual ROI: 12.4%

6. Stanford University

  • Average Cost for College in 2009: $191,800
  • 30-Year ROI (2010 Dollars): $1,565,000
  • Annual ROI: 12.3%

7. Princeton University

  • Average Cost for College in 2009: $187,700
  • 30-Year ROI (2010 Dollars): $1,517,000
  • Annual ROI: 12.3%

8. Yale University

  • Average Cost for College in 2009: $194,200
  • 30-Year ROI (2010 Dollars): $1,392,000
  • Annual ROI: 11.9%

9. University of Notre Dame

  • Average Cost for College in 2009: $181,900
  • 30-Year ROI (2010 Dollars): $1,384,000
  • Annual ROI: 12.1%

10. University of Pennsylvania

  • Average Cost for College in 2009: $191,300
  • 30-Year ROI (2010 Dollars): $1,361,000
  • Annual ROI: 11.8%

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You Just Got Fired. Now What?

by Denene Brox, for Yahoo! HotJobs



"The experience of being fired from a job is high on the list of stressful life events that can happen to anyone over the course of their employment," says Dr. Melodie Schaefer, executive director of The Chicago School, Southern California Counseling Centers.

So how do you manage the stress of being fired and get on the road to your next job? Here are some steps.


Don't burn bridges
Although you're not leaving the company under the best circumstances, how you leave can affect your success down the line.



"It can be awkward for colleagues to say good-bye to a fired employee, so don't bother going from cubicle to cubicle to announce your departure," advises Jeffery Cohen, the author of "The Complete Idiot's Guide to Recession-Proof Careers." "Simply call your closest friends at work that evening to explain the news. They'll understand your desire to be discreet, given the circumstances."

After being fired, it's not uncommon to feel anger toward the company and certain employees.

"Never bad mouth a former employee or employer online, offline, or via social media," warns Cohen. "You never know when you'll need a reference. That small sense of satisfaction from dissing a former company will ultimately be outweighed if it costs you a future job."


Manage your emotions
While you may feel that your future is uncertain, it's important to realize that getting fired is not the end of your career.

But keeping your emotions in check can be hard, which is why Schaefer recommends good self-care--for instance, by exercising and journaling to relieve stress after being fired.

One aspect of getting fired that can weigh heavily on your mind is how to relay the bad news to your friends and family, for fear of their reactions and judgments. Schaefer says that remaining forward-thinking is vital when talking about your termination.

"Say, 'I'd rather not have to dwell on the past and would really appreciate your input in helping me think about my next steps, now that I have a chance to consider making a change,'" she advises.


Pick your battles
While it's common to feel anger toward your former employer, taking legal action is viable only in certain cases.

Paul Lopez, an employment attorney with the firm Tripp Scott, says that he regularly receives calls from people seeking legal advice after being fired.

"A lot of people are fired simply because they didn't get along with their boss, and you can't sue a company because your boss was a jerk," says Lopez.

However, there are circumstances that warrant legal action--such civil-rights violations.

"No one can be fired because of their sex, race, age, disability, or national origin," says Lopez. "If there's a manager who has a prejudice against someone in those protected classes and fires them--that's actionable."

Dennis Nason, CEO of Nason & Nason, an executive recruitment firm, adds, "If you're thinking about suing your previous employer, unless you have a very strong case, it's not going to get you anywhere. My advice is to move on."


Start over
Once you've allowed some time to mend emotionally and have gotten over the anger of being fired, it's time to set sail on a new course.

"Make a bad time a good opportunity," says Nason. "Ask yourself if you were in the right position, or if you need to rethink your career."

Career coach Ann Mehl suggests finding a coach or a friend to help you outline your past achievements and re-brand yourself in the job market.

"Stress what you learned from the past experience and frame your answers so that you let interviewers know that you see this new opportunity as a means to achieving your ultimate career objectives," says Mehl.

When you go in for interviews, have a good grasp on the facts about why you were fired, advises Nason. When asked why you left your last job, your answer should be true, concise, and as positive as possible.

"Don't lead your resume, cover letter, or interviews with bad news," says Nason. "They'll get around to asking why you left your last job. Tell the truth in a brief 10 to 20 seconds."

The key in interviews to explaining why you got fired is to make it not about you, says Cohen. "Anything from 'the new boss wanted to bring in his own team' to 'the entire department was downsized' is better than admitting you lost your job due to your own performance."

(Get more tips on handling the toughest interview questions.)

Remember that getting fired is never as horrible as it seems at first, especially if you use the time to pursue a chapter in your career.


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Wednesday, July 28, 2010

2010's Most Annoying Workplace Trends

by Maria Hanson, LiveCareer


The way we work is changing. There are good workplace trends, like greater job flexibility, and there are bad workplace trends, like reduced benefits. And then there are just plain annoying workplace trends--too many, by all counts. Here are eight annoying trends we could do without:

The need to be (or at least appear) busy, busy, busy
Ed Muzio, the author of "Make Work Great," has a hardworking friend who was recently stopped in the company cafeteria and told by a stranger who was trying to be helpful that he didn't look "stressed enough." Muzio says this exemplifies a troubling trend he calls "the badge of busy." "It has become fashionable in far too many workplaces to demonstrate value by showing people how overwhelmed you are." Wouldn't it be better if you could demonstrate your real value by simply doing a good (and efficient) job in a career you love?


(Take a free career test to find jobs that best match your values, interests, and workplace personality.)

Open cubicles
"Where is the privacy?" asks Angela Petitt, an IT professional.

Cluelessness about other coworkers
With the rise in open cubicles comes the inconsiderate coworker. "One lady sits at her desk and talks as loud as possible on personal calls, as if we can all shut our hearing off," complains one cubicle dweller who prefers to remain anonymous. "It goes on for 20 minutes, several times a day. Annoying. Disturbing."

Overused jargon and inappropriate cliches
Value-add. Brain-dump. Incentivize. The list goes on (and on and on). Among the myriad troubling terms is "out of pocket." It's supposed to be about expenses (meaning an expense isn't covered, so you need to pay for it out of your own pocket). Now it's come to mean "out of contact for a while." Example: "I'll be out of pocket until 4:30!" your coworker says as he heads out the door. Duncan Phillips, of The Hodges Partnership, has this opinion on the phrase: "It needs to be officially retired from our lexicon."

The dreaded company potluck
Many companies are trying to save money these days by having employees bring in food for potlucks instead of treating everyone to pizza or other occasional goodies. "You get to work and hope there's enough room in the fridge to cram it in," says one employee who has attended too many of these. "When show time comes, you stand in line and attempt to heat it up in a 10-by-10-inch microwave. After that, you sit in a crammed conference room making awkward conversation."

The equally dreaded company restaurant lunch
Some businesses can still splurge on occasional lunches for a select group of employees. But it doesn't make them easy to swallow, according to Silicon Valley tech writer Ward Lee. "You go to the upscale chain restaurant at the dead end of a mall. ... Then you sit around feeling like you're at a wake, talking about nothing much, and then silence. No one dares say anything at all controversial, or even personal, or interesting. You feel farther apart than when you started. So much for team building!"

Tending to personal hygiene publicly
Freelance writer Stephanie Olsen is probably not the only person who has been hit by flying fingernails while a colleague clips away. Nor is she the only one who watches in shock as another colleague applies deodorant while chatting with coworkers. And she probably isn't alone in her feelings about it either: "Grossed out forever." Andrea Hoffmann, chief marketing officer of 8fold Integrated Creative Works, feels the same way about the increasing number of people who take off their "stinky shoes and keep them under their desk."

Bringing accident-prone dogs to the office
In the last month, two of three dogs who regularly "go to work" at one anonymous worker's office have had accidents on the carpet. "While I like four-legged furry friends as much as the next person, I must say feeling like you work in a dog's toilet is just wrong," she says.


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How to Decode a Job Posting

It gives you much more valuable information than you may realize.

by Jerome Young, Forbes.com

During your job search you will review hundreds of job postings. Some will be very well written and provide quality information, while others will tell you little about the employer's needs. The majority of them have a similar format and characteristics, and they provide insight into what the employer wants--if you know what to look for.


As the founder of AttractJobsNow.com, I have conducted extensive research on the job market and the recruiting process employers use to find and choose candidates to fill open requisitions. In the process I've learned a lot about what you can divine from a simple job posting.

Postings can be written by a hiring manager or a recruiter, but it's usually the recruiter who receives and screens the applications. With this in mind you should be sure that your resume will make a recruiter feel confident that you are qualified. By making the most of the insight you can glean from the following three sections of a typical job posting, you can better position yourself to impress recruiters and get interviews:

The job title
Every job posting includes a job title. It is often what first piques your interest in the posting, and it's the first thing the hiring manager thought of when he or she decided to create the position. Most job seekers overlook the intelligence the job title provides and suffer for it. The job title gives you the most likely keywords that will be used to find qualified candidates for the job, and because of that you can use it to your advantage.

At AttractJobsNow.com we use the job title as our guide in creating effective customized resumes by ensuring that each candidate's summary statement and areas of expertise are in line with the job title. We ensure that the words in the job title appear prominently throughout the resume, so that our clients will appear at the top of candidate searches. As a result, more than 95 percent of our candidates succeed in getting job interviews at their companies of interest.

Responsibilities
The responsibilities section describes what will be expected of the employee in the position. You'll often find that there are five to 10 bullet points in this section, but in our research with recruiters and hiring managers we've found that the first three responsibilities are the most important. Job postings are usually based on a primary business need to which additional responsibilities are added to create a full-time position. Your resume should focus on your experience, results, and accomplishments in the tasks outlined in the first three bullets in the responsibilities section. Also you'll find keywords in those first three bullets that recruiters will use in searching for qualified candidates.

Qualifications
The qualifications section provides insight into the experience, skills, and education the hiring manager has in mind for the person they feel will be capable of excelling in the role. As in the responsibilities section, the first three qualifications are usually the most important. If you meet those top three qualifications, you should directly say so in the summary section at the top of your resume, to instantly inform the hirer that you're qualified and to persuade them to read the rest of your resume. If you don't meet the top three qualifications but have others strengths that qualify you to excel, definitely mention them in your summary section.

Taking the time to analyze job postings and customize your resume based on their job titles, responsibilities, and qualifications is often the difference between receiving interviews and being screened out of the recruiting process.

Jerome Young is the founder and president of AttractJobsNow.com, a job search and recruiting consulting firm.

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Be your own boss: the best time to jump in to self-employment

Say you've worked hard your entire life, lining someone else's pockets and now you'd like to start your own business. Only you know if the timing seems right for this venture, but a few things you'll need to be sure of is your own dedication, your financial situation and some expertise in the area you're considering. If you're currently struggling to make ends meet, you'll need to postpone the change until you've got some cash reserve. A new business takes time to turn a profit, if it ever does, so plan on having at least enough money saved to support your family and pay all the bills at home and business for at least two years. This is in addition to the cost of setting up the enterprise.

Before even considering setting out on your own, it's vital that you have the proper training to not only speak informatively about your products, but to have some kind of business training to help you in making decisions for and about your company. Whether your business will be a restaurant, a dry cleaning store or a print shop, it's recommended that you take some initial business courses before proceeding. Of course, there are people who will be happy to keep your records, pay your bills and manage your business, but these services are costly and may not leave you with the input that you'd like to have in your own company. There are others who do need to have some input in your business - your family. If they're not happy with the decisions being made, you're likely to have family problems that will later become business problems. Discuss the business plans with your spouse or potential business partners, so that each is aware of where they stand in the company, if they have a place in the company, and what is expected of each person.

Having the right approach is a necessity to starting your own company. Be prepared to work long hours, possibly for months or years, with little reward or income. And, don't be surprised if you not only don't break even, but you also show a loss over the first few years. It might even be necessary to have family or friends assist you with little or no pay to keep your head above water. Expect the unexpected. Prepare for the supplies you might not need, have money put back for vehicle repairs that might not come about, and set aside time for working when you might not have to. This way, you're prepared for much of what will pop up with little notice.

Before starting, have a workable business plan. Be realistic. Consider aspects of the area where you'll set up shop, be aware of tax issues and think about licenses and other additionals. Have capital and resources established long before the welcome mat is in place. Be ready to take action and implement various plans at different stages in the setting up of your business. And, include in your business plan a program of studying the job market, particularly in your chosen field and making discoveries of how others in your field operate and what they charge.

Being self-employed usually requires more knowledge, time, resources, and energy than working for someone else. Make sure that you are committed to whatever it takes to make your venture successful. This may mean putting off other goals and plans in your personal life. A general rule of thumb is to estimate how much time you think it will take to operate your store, then double that estimate. You might not think that this many hours will be needed, but it is an accurate way to determine how much commitment will be required of you. Likewise, estimate the cost of setting up and running the business for a year, then add half that figure again to get a realistic view of how much of an investment will be needed.

Of course, some types of businesses are a little more flexible in terms of time and commitment than others. You might want to adjust your business goals to fit in with your lifestyle. For instance, if you're determined to have your nights and weekends free, you'll have to eliminate many businesses from the list of possible ventures you can start, such as a real estate company. But, this doesn't mean that you can't run your own company. There are businesses to suit every lifestyle; you'll just need to choose an appropriate one for yourself.

If you're the nervous type, afraid to fire someone, too meek to speak up or you spend endless nights not sleeping then you're probably not ready for your own company. And, if the company is eventually started, recognize if the business is not succeeding and when to pull the plug if it becomes necessary.

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Design Celebrity box office Hair Style AreaSelena Gomez is adorable, even when she's "talking" like a robot. The Disney star lost her voice due to strained vocal cords, but she didn't let that get her down. She still showed up for her spot on Lopez Tonight yesterday, though she had to answer all the host's questions using a Dynavox -- a computerized machine that spits out whatever you type in, in the funniest voice you can imagine.
Selena showed up for the show looking gorgeous in a black dress and nodded and smiled and laughed as the device talked for her. George Lopez gave Selena his questions before the taping, so she typed her answers into the machine prior to the appearance -- hilarity ensued.

Design Celebrity box office Hair Style AreaDisney star Demi Lovato said she won’t be changing her image with her new album.
The 17-year-old’s third album is due out soon and she admitted she won’t be following in Miley Cyrus’s footsteps and going for something more radical.

She said to E! Online: “I don’t think it’s going to change my image, not drastically. It’s going to be what you’re seeing of me right now. It’s going to be very Demi.” She added: “It’s more mature. It’s definitely grown up, but in a classy way.”

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Design Celebrity Art Wedding Hair Style AreaMiley Cyrus is on a great track," '80s singer Tiffany, now 38, told Us Magazine at Comic-Con in San Diego on Saturday. "I know that there are a lot of people that say well when you are so young you shouldn't be sexy.

"I think that in today's world you kind of have to be [sexy] -- to be competitive in the market. I think that she is doing it appropriately. And it's always a fine line there."

Tiffany appeared at Comic-Con with '80s rival Debbie Gibson. The two star together in an upcoming campy sci-flick called Mega Python vs. Gatoroid, which plays to their music rivalry. Gibson commented on Miley as well, but had a different take. She complimented Miley's vocal abilities, but said her new image is "a little too much too soon."

Design Celebrity Art Wedding Hair Style AreaIt looked like Lindsay Lohan might be getting out of jail this week, but the LA County Sheriff's office just confirmed that she'll stay put though the weekend, at least. We're sure she's not too happy about the news, but, hey, her original sentence was 90 days! Two weeks is nothing, right?

The 24-year-old actress - who has served a week of her sentence for violating the terms of her probation for a 2007 driving under the influence (DUI) charge - had hoped to be released this week due to prison overcrowding, but a jail spokesman has confirmed that will not happen.

Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department representative Steve Whitmore said: "She won't be released this week."

Her sentence has already been reduced to 88 days because of time she has previously spent in custody, but overcrowding at the Century Regional Correctional Facility in Lynwood, California, means she could still be released as early as August 1.

Meanwhile, Lindsay received a second visit from her mother Dina and sister Ali yesterday. The pair were not allowed to see the Mean Girls actress at the weekend as they had used up their visiting rights on her first day in prison last Wednesday, and so took the first opportunity they could to see her. A prison source said: "Lindsay might get visitors after the official visiting hours are over for the other inmates for security reasons. It's for the safety of everyone."

Lindsay's estranged father Michael has also reached out to some Hollywood stars to ask them to help his daughter "get her life back" after she completes her sentence and subsequent mandatory rehab period. He told Nashville radio station 107.5 The River:

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Design Celebrity Hair Style AreaKristin Cavallari may have played a mean girl during her season on The Hills, but she seems fairly down-to-earth when she's off-set. The California blond, who wore an edgy spike-embellished dress by The Blonds to the premiere of Salt earlier this week, has just announced she will be creating a shoe to benefit the children's charity OneKid OneWorld.

Cavallari told PeopleStyleWatch, "I'm designing a shoe for Shoe Dazzle right now, which is like a one time, one deal show which a portion of the proceeds [will] go to my charity 'OneKid OneWorld'. I'm excited about that because I want to have my own shoe line so it'll be like a good first shoe to get my feet wet with."

Design Celebrity Hair Style AreaHeidi Montag isn't exactly the kind of gal to shy out of the spotlight, hence our disbelief when it was revealed that she pulled out of the chance to star in another reality TV show. The blonde star was supposed to start up another show with her Hills co-star Jennifer Bunney this summer, but she apparently pulled the plug.
Jennifer has revealed on her blog: "Originally I was supposed to do a reality show with Heidi , but right now it looks like some things have changed."

She has denied the pair had a big fight and claims Heidi has simply changed her mind - saying she doesn't know if she "wants to be in a reality TV series at the moment with everything going on in her personal life".

She added: "No we are not in a fight and no Heidi is not 'dropping' me to do reality shows with the twins."

Heidi - who has had multiple plastic surgery procedures - had been rumoured to be planning a show with Hugh Hefner's ex-girlfriends, twins Kristina and Karissa Shannon.
The star had also talked about launching a music career after Heidi+Montag in Heidi and Spencer Pratt on the Set of 'Go With It'having the "best summer" of her life following her split from her husband Spencer Pratt. She has been working on a second album with Steve Morales - who has previously worked on records with Destiny's Child and Christina Aguilera.

Disappointed Jennifer, meanwhile, says her reality TV show is still going to air in January despite Heidi dropping out. She said: "Although I wanted to do this project with her, I also respect that she has a lot to deal with right now and have to decided to go ahead and move forward with it alone. My hope is that she will want to be involved later on."

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High-Paying, Low-Stress Jobs


5 ways to earn big bucks without major stress


by Amy Bell, Investopedia.com



If you're like thousands of other job seekers, you may dream of earning big bucks without having to deal with the extreme stress that goes hand-in-hand with top-paying jobs. Of course, a high-salary, low-stress job sounds too good to be true. Or is it?

Believe it or not, you don't have to take on a heart-pounding career as a brain surgeon, an airline pilot, or a stock broker to bring home some serious bacon. As a matter of fact, some of the highest-stress jobs pay surprisingly scanty salaries. Just think about police officers, firefighters, and social workers. These folks have quite possibly the most nerve-racking jobs in the world, yet most of them earn less than $45,000 a year. What about combat soldiers who face death on a daily basis? They typically earn less than $30,000 a year.


In other words, high stress does not always equal a hefty salary, or vice versa. Fortunately, there are plenty of laid-back career choices that pay quite generously.

1. Physical therapist
Although physical therapists (PTs) work in the notoriously stressful medical field, they enjoy some unique advantages over ER nurses and doctors. First of all, PTs have flexible hours and generally aren't expected to work nights. Secondly, many physical therapists are self-employed--which means they don't have to deal with the stress of a boss breathing down their neck while they work.

Plus, as the massive Baby Boomer generation continues grow older and face new physical challenges, PTs are constantly flooded with patients. As a result, physical therapists rarely suffer from dry spells.

To top it all off, physical therapists can earn anywhere between $50,000 and $105,000 a year. Now that's therapeutic.

2. Computer software engineer
If you're a tech geek seeking a relatively low-pressure career, you may want to check out the software engineering field. Software engineers design and test a variety of different types of software, from computer games to operating systems to business applications. These days, many software engineers can work from home, since their jobs can be done from practically anywhere.

Software engineers also bring home steep salaries, normally ranging between $54,000 and $130,000 a year. There's nothing nerdy about that.

3. Civil engineer
Civil engineers design and build our nation's infrastructure, from public buildings and roads to water-supply and pollution-control systems. Obviously, these projects aren't pressure-free, but civil engineers generally work in teams, which helps alleviate some of the stress. As a bonus, these experts also enjoy long deadlines. As a matter of fact, most engineers have a few years to design and plan out a project before the construction company even breaks ground.

Even less stressful? Civil engineers don't have to work too hard to hunt down jobs. According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, civil engineers are expected to see a 24 percent spike in employment growth over the next 10 years--well above average for all U.S. occupations. Civil engineers bring home a respectable $50,000 to $115,000 a year.

4. Massage therapist
Massage therapy is an extremely low-pressure, relaxing career for most people. (As long as the thought of touching a stranger's back doesn't drive your stress level through the roof, of course.) Most massage therapists are self-employed--and they get to smell soothing aromatherapy scents and listen to calming background music or ocean sounds all day while they work.

Because many massage therapists work part-time, yearly salaries vary wildly in this field. However, most of these massaging masters charge by the hour. On average, they earn between $10 and $35 an hour.

Of course, if you take on plenty of clients, you could easily earn a salary of $45,000 or more. That kind of cash certainly won't rub you the wrong way.

5. Technical writer
In this high-tech age, new groundbreaking tools, mobile devices, and innovative gadgets are released on practically a daily basis. Obviously, someone has to write about these ingenious doodads and complicated thingamabobs. That's where technical writers come into play.

Although they sometimes face tight deadlines, technical writers typically enjoy flexible hours and a comfortable, quiet workspace. Quite a few of them have an enviable 10-second commute--from their bedrooms to their desks. Because all they need is a phone and a computer with an Internet connection, many technical writers work from home.

What's more, technical writers are in extremely high demand. As technical companies continue to release pioneering new products, someone has to transform their complex technical-ese into everyday language the average customer can comprehend. Technical writers generally earn between $47,000 and $98,000 a year.


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Tuesday, July 27, 2010

When They Require Experience and You Have None

How to overcome a catch-22 that almost every new college grad faces
by Tara Weiss, Forbes.com

Lack of experience is often the biggest obstacle college graduates must overcome when entering the job market. Prospective employers can sound like a broken record, saying over and over, "You don't have enough experience"--followed by the devastating "We'll call you" (especially last year, when only 19.7 percent of graduates had a job lined up after graduating). So how do you get your foot in the door--how do you gain experience if you don't have any already?

Many new grads already have what recruiters are looking for. They just need to recognize it and package it properly in their resumes and cover letters. To begin with, think of experience you gained before you entered "the real world" that could apply. Consider including all the things you did during college, even those you wouldn't have considered job experience at the time.

"Off-the-job" training
Bill Warner, director of sales and recruiting at the pharmaceutical company AstraZeneca, oversees all the hiring of interns and recent graduates for sales and operations positions there. He says one of the best resume/cover letters he's seen recently came from a woman who described how her position as rush chair at her sorority had given her the leadership and project-management skills she needed to work at AstraZeneca. She told of the unique challenges of dealing with rush rules that were changed that year, as well as how she managed the process, calculated how many new members to bring in, and got all the other parts of the job done as well.

Warner, impressed, offered her a job even though she had never worked in pharmaceutical sales. "They do have experience, but they struggle with the bridge from what they've done in college, how to link it to the position they're interested in," he says.

Build bridges
To identify that bridge, look at the skills you displayed and tasks you pulled off in your college exploits. One applicant hurt his chances by failing to emphasize being editor in chief of his university's newspaper, Warner says. That activity involved numerous duties employers consider valuable experience, such as managing a staff, working with outside vendors, and balancing the newspaper and schoolwork.

When you interview with potential employers and the issue of experience comes up, be prepared with an answer that doesn't dwell on past jobs (or lack thereof)."Don't stress your work experience as much as your skill set," says Tarek Pertew, cofounder and director of marketing at the career website MyWorkster.

Educate yourself
When college experiences and your skill set aren't enough, try brushing up on a job's specific requirements, Pertew says. If you repeatedly hear that you lack a specific technical skill for the jobs you want, take classes to gain that competency. Add those classes to your resume as you continue your job search. "It shows that you have ambition," she says.

Volunteering pays
Another way to gain technical competence is by volunteering your professional skills in the service of a nonprofit. The monetary perks might not be there, but the equally important networking perks will be. For instance, if you're looking for a position in public relations or marketing, volunteer to help an organization in those areas. You'll expand your circle of networking contacts, gain valuable experience, and learn the trade. Ask the professionals you work with if they know of any opportunities in your field or anyone you should meet, and try to add to your skill set while you're at it.

Volunteering anywhere improves your resume, but if you can work with a nonprofit that has connections to a company you want to work for, that's even better. It shows you've done your homework about the firm, and it's a way to network your way to employees already there.

Consider temp work
Also, apply for temp work at staffing agencies that place people in your intended field. That way, you can gain experience and meet professionals to further add to your networking circle, and a temp job can sometimes lead to full-time work.

"Temp agencies are still hiring, because companies are still waiting to see how things will unfold in the third and fourth quarters," says Joanie Ruge, senior vice president of Adecco Group North America, a human resources services firm. "They may have openings for which they can't bring someone on full time. Temp workers give companies flexibility as they wait to see supply and demand. As the market turns, they'll look at the temps first when they're ready to hire permanently."

Always be networking
Meanwhile, join your industry's professional association, and attend its monthly meetings and conferences. Also, join a committee in the association, and take a leadership position, since that way you can meet some of your field's most active professionals. That's another good way to network with people who know of job openings. Don't be intimidated because you're younger than them all. They'll be impressed with your eagerness to break in to the field. "It shows you've got initiative and leadership abilities," says Joe Ruffolo, a career coach at 360jobinterview.com.

In short, networking is the most effective way to find a job in this economy, particularly if you don't have much professional experience. Whether you're volunteering, temping, or attending a summer barbecue, have a 30-second elevator pitch ready to share with people who ask what you'd like to be doing professionally. That's a brief explanation of what you'd like your next job to look like and what you've done in the past, whether it's school, internships, or full-time work.

Sometimes you just have to take any job. If there's a position you can get as a manager at the Gap or as an executive assistant, go for it. The trick will be to successfully market the skills you learned on that job when you meet a hiring manager for the job you really want.


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6 Careers That End Early

Some people strike it rich, others are forced to retire early in these careers with short life spans.

by Fleur Bradley, Investopedia.com



Are you dreaming of retiring young? Not all careers are designed to last until the golden age of 65--some people get rich and bow out early, while others are forced to pack it in while they're under forty. Whether by choice or not, here are six careers that end young.

1. Investment Banking
Government bailouts, frowned-upon employee bonuses--the financial industry doesn't exactly have the best public image, but the earnings are still substantial. The risk of failure is great, but so are the rewards if you make the right move at the right time: investment bankers make an average of $73,000 a year--a respectable number, but remember that the earning potential has a high ceiling.


Take 31-year-old Fabrice Pierre Tourre (dubbed Fabulous Fab), who saw the housing bust coming and hedged against it. Though questions are now being raised about the legality and morality of these actions, right now he could retire at 31 off his prediction that the housing bubble was about to bust.

2. Acting
You may have heard how top-earning actress Angelina Jolie makes $27 million a year, and that Jennifer Aniston comes in at second place at $25 million--according to Forbes. These paychecks sound great, but Hollywood is a tough employer. Those high earnings are the exception to the rule, and careers can flunk overnight.

Actresses are at particular risk of forced early retirement, since the industry likes its female talent under 40 and wrinkle-free. Still, if you make it big like Ms. Jolie and Ms. Aniston, you'll be able to retire comfortably in your Malibu mansion and let the younger crowd take over while you take in the California sun.

3. Military
The training is brutal; the hours, long; and the deployments, wrenching. But a career in the military can be a great way to ensure an early retirement. Say you joined at 18--you can draw a (modest) retirement when you've served 20 years, at the age of 38.

Medical and education benefits add to the perks. Many military careerists go on to well-paying jobs working for contractors, or continue to build their retirement payout by working as government employees. When you add job security and tax perks, those combat boots start to look pretty tempting.

4. Sports
If you've ever watched a football quarterback take a brutal hit, or watched a baseball player hit that perfect home run, you know the skill to take the heat on the field is rare. Athletes can be paid millions for their talent, like the Indianapolis Colts' Peyton Manning's rumored $50 million long-term deal, once his current contract expires.

These kinds of paychecks require great commitment, however, and end when the athlete's body no longer performs at optimum--which is most certainly a few decades before the standard retirement age of 65.

5. Modeling
Their beauty is dazzling, but it also fades faster than any other job attribute. To gain success, models often start working during their teens, and are considered at the peak of their careers before they're even legally allowed to drink. Pay can be high for those in couture or with a famous supermodel image, like top-earning Gisele Bundchen, who--according to Forbes--makes $25 million a year.

To earn these types of salaries, models have to snag endorsement deals or branch out into television, like Heidi Klum, number two on the list of top-earning models. Many older models go on to work in fashion or design, or find lucrative endorsement deals, like Cindy Crawford and Christie Brinkley.

6. Dancing
Being a ballet dancer sounds so romantic, but to dance professionally does mean to be young. Often said to be harder than any sport, dancing requires that you be in top physical condition (and keep your weight down), practice, travel and generally be devoted to your profession beyond your average career. To be successful, dancers must start training at a young age, with first professional auditions at the age of 17.

Pay is generally low, with top-earning performers making just over $15 an hour. Dancers often stop performing by their late 30s; some go on to work as choreographers or teachers.

The end of the employment road?
Although these careers have short runs, many who retire from these jobs go on to branch out as consultants or teachers or to do contract work. Some, like famous actors, top athletes, and investment bankers, just strike it rich and can spend their young years spending their fortune--giving us doing the 9-to-5 something to dream about.


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