Monday, April 30, 2007

Top Five Techniques for Getting Into Your First-Choice College

Applying to college is an exercise in self-promotion. When you send in a college application, you’re sending a sales pitch to a customer with thousands of competing offers at its fingertips.

Developing your skills and your career
In terms of reaching your ideal career goal, it is important to build your skills, because after all you haven’t got your ideal job due to the fact that you are lacking certain skills or experience.

Graduating with a plan of action
Congratulations, you’ve just graduated with a degree in your chosen field. So what’s your next step going to be to launch your long-anticipated career? Like a young racehorse at the starting gate, you have tons of energy and determination, and are anxious to get out there and seize new career opportunities. But are you ready?

Pay A Buck
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Personal Sales Skills
My personal sales skills suck. Last week, I managed to blow two contracts worth nearly £4K, no one else, it was me. We’d beaten the competition; both enquiries should have been a formality.



Scholarship Essay Examples
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An overview of Studying Abroad
An international education, be it a semester abroad or a full degree program in another country, can be one of the most rewarding and exhilarating experiences in a person’s life. There is so much to be gained from learning a new culture, experiencing new challenges and opening your mind to a whole new world.



Understanding the US Education System

American education offers a rich field of choices for the international student. From abroad, and even from within the U.S.A., there is such an array of institutions, programs and locations that they choices may overwhelm the student.

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GRADUATING WITH A PLAN OF ACTION

Congratulations, you’ve just graduated with a degree in your chosen field. So what’s your next step going to be to launch your long-anticipated career? Like a young racehorse at the starting gate, you have tons of energy and determination, and are anxious to get out there and seize new career opportunities. But are you ready? Do you know what you need to do? Do you have a plan of action to turn those opportunities into a reality? If you don’t, you will need to get one.

I’m sure you’ve heard the old adage that the quickest route from point A to point B is a straight line. Well, launching your career is no different in terms of setting your job search goals and carrying them out diligently and methodically. You might have a few corners to navigate, but you should do your best to avoid deviating from your goal as much as possible.

One of the first things you need to decide is what type of job interests you the most. Depending on what your degree is, there might be many positions in your field to consider. For example, if you are a graduate nurse you can work in a hospital, clinic, nursing home, childcare center, school, private practice, or field setting. Then, within those settings you can work within various units such as medical-surgical, pediatrics, and maternity. Then there are transitional opportunities. Let’s say you tried your hand at nursing and realized it was not what you expected. You can always consider pharmaceutical sales as a new career. Some fields, such as business management, are even more flexible. The key is to decide which direction you are headed towards and learn as much about that field as you possible can.

Okay, you hate to admit it, but you spent all of that time and money, but you’re still not sure what you want to do. You have an idea about what you might want to do, but it’s just not clear yet. None of the possibilities you’ve explored get you excited. In fact, you’re feeling downright frustrated and depressed. Don’t worry. It really isn’t that bad. Keep in mind that you don’t have to start at the top, and don’t have to commit yourself to an employer. So don’t put so much pressure on yourself. Maybe you just need to get your foot in the door somewhere to test the waters before you decide to go full steam ahead. You might even want to spend the first year to discover what it is that you really want to do. That way your mind will be open to possibilities and you will have a positive attitude. Just don’t waste time. Set weekly goals. Use that year to WORK at finding out what you want to do. Then prepare to do it – and do it well.

If you want to explore your career without the assistance of a job coach or career counselor, a good way to start is to conduct some independent research. Let’s assume your degree in is law enforcement or criminal justice. You will need to decide if you want to work in corporate security or private investigation. But how do you decide? Well, if your college’s career center cannot provide you with specific information, visit Occupational Outlook Handbook online (http://www.bls.gov/oco/) to get an overview of various positions in your field. Join industry specific chat rooms to see what everyone is talking about. Go to the websites of various companies. Get involved in conversations. Ask lots of questions. Get advice from friends, family members, and neighbors. Ask them what they do and how they got started.

If you are not sure if a particular area of your industry is right for you, call or write professionals already in positions of interest to request an information interview. An information interview will allow you the opportunity to question a professional about the nature and requirements of a position. Some people will not be available, whereas other people will welcome the opportunity to give you fifteen minutes of their time. If someone avoids you, don’t take it personally. Just move on to the next possible contact. Once you make a connection, you will need to be polite, organized, and demonstrate exceptional professionalism and communication skills. During your information interview, remember to take detailed notes. When you are done, thank them wholeheartedly for their time. Be sure to get their full name and contact information so you can send them a follow-up thank you letter. They might even have an opening, so be sure to make a good impression.

Once you have narrowed it down, have your résumé developed professionally and post it on major job boards, such as monster.com, careerbuilder.com, and hotjobs.com to see what contacts can be made. While you are there, search job openings to glean what the job descriptions are so you can see what will be expected of you. Your résumé writer will probably want you to do that anyway so they can get a good idea of the jobs you are interested in to ensure your résumé is very targeted. Be proactive and tell your résumé writer that you have done that and would like to share that information with them.

Okay, so now you know what you want to do and you have a great résumé and cover letter. Now what? You’ve probably heard how important networking is – that it’s not what you know but who you know. Well, that’s not always the case; but knowing the right person sure can’t hurt. With that in mind, let everyone you come in contact with know you are looking for a job. Be sure to keep your résumé updated and in your car (protected from spills and creasing) so you can hand them out at a moment’s notice. Join an organization to become acquainted with people in your industry, attend career fairs, become affiliated with recruiters, and research companies online (post your résumé at their websites), at the library, and even in the yellow pages to get leads to mail your résumé and cover letter.

This last approach is a great strategy. Let’s say you recently graduated with your Masters in Social Work. You can open your yellow pages to Adoption Agencies to acquire the mailing addresses of several social service agencies. Be sure to call the receptionist first to request the proper name, title, and department of the contact to send your résumé and cover letter. Other strategies include creating a web résumé so people can view your formatted, interactive résumé online. If you don’t know how to do this, research how or hire someone to do it for you. Be sure to have business cards made and add your web résumé address to it!

Another great way to get started is to temp for a while. If you do decide to temp, be selective. You should only work for the best companies in your field to get the very best experience possible. It is also a great way to prove yourself as a favorable candidate for a permanent position. Don’t temp for too long because it might cause a potential employer to wonder why you haven’t secured a permanent position for a certain length of time. If during an interview you are asked why you temped, confidently state that you chose to temp to gain well-rounded experience in your field. Don’t apologize for anything!

No matter what your plan of action is, be sure to keep organized notes and track every move you make. Prepare a list of names, company names, addresses, telephone numbers, fax numbers, email addresses, and website addresses. Keep the list near the phone of every company you sent your résumé and cover letter. That way you will know whom you are speaking with when they call to extend an initial or follow up interview. This is especially important if you are going on several interviews.

If you are not organized, you will get confused and seem unprofessional. You will want to make a great first impression from the very beginning, starting with a great résumé and cover letter. If you have your baby sister’s cute little voice or a musical greeting on your answering machine, replace it with a professional message that says, “You have reached John Smith at 555-5555. I am not available at this time. Please leave your name and reason for calling. I will return your call as soon as possible. Have a great day!” If your email address is bowlingkingpin@aol.com, be sure to change it to JSmith1234@aol.com. If you are on the road all of the time, or if members of your family do not speak English, get a cell phone so you can be reached anytime, anywhere. List that number as your only number without the word “cell” listed on your résumé. If you list both your home number and your cell number, then indicate which number is your home number and which number is your cell number.

They will probably call your home number first. If you have a lot of friends who call you on your cell, be on guard to answer your cell phone professionally. If you are going on an interview, leave your cell phone in your glove compartment. You don’t want your cell phone to ring in the middle of the interview.

Be prepared and on time for the interview, if not early. Make sure you have several outfits to wear to go on several interviews in a week’s time so you don’t stress. Make sure you dress appropriately for your interview. You can’t go wrong if you are conservative. If it is a creative industry, you can dress with more flair or even casual, but don’t dress too crazy. Have extra résumés handy (don’t bring your cover letter) to give to the hiring manager so he/she can distribute them to other managers without having to make copies. Practice your interviewing technique. Ask a friend to role-play with you. Get a book with commonly asked interview questions. In addition to learning what to say, you need to learn what not to say and what not to do. Send out thank you letters within 24-hours that mention something important discussed in the interview keeping the position in mind at all times and reiterating your strengths.

Above all, be professional in behavior and appearance, knowledgeable, enthusiastic, organized, interested in the company and position (have about ten questions to ask them that have nothing to do with you), and try your best to be interesting when you talk about your experiences, regardless how limited they may be. If you are nervous, keep in mind that you are interviewing them, too. You don’t want to work for just anyone, do you? Be sure to convey that. You don’t have to be arrogant about it, but you should come across as a commodity, not as a desperate, nervous job seeker. If you think like that, your confidence will shine through naturally because you will feel good about yourself and will be ready for anything! Before long, you’ll be launching your career. Good luck!

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Developing your skills and your career

Whether or not you are working in your ideal job or are still trying to achieve that goal, it is important to continue developing your skills.

In terms of reaching your ideal career goal, it is important to build your skills, because after all you haven’t got your ideal job due to the fact that you are lacking certain skills or experience.

If you are already working in your ideal job, then it is important for you to keep up to date with the skills required for that role. In this fast paced world you need to be ahead of your game in order to achieve the success that you seek.

This article will look at ways in which you can keep your skills up to date and develop them further no matter what job role you are in.
Industry News

It is important for you to keep up to date with developments in your industry. Mainly because you will be basing your decisions on this information (this is especially important in the business world).

Even if you are still striving towards your ideal job, keeping up to date can help you progress your career. Showing good industry knowledge can be that vital extra point that helps you progress upwards through your organisation, or find success at an interview.

You can keep up to date by monitoring new developments in the news headlines or by subscribing to an industry journal.



There are lots of websites out there that provide up to date information about industry news, developments and other factors that will impress your interviewer or boss.
Develop your skills

I achieved my ideal job by continually improving my IT skills when working in temp assignments.

For me, this mainly focussed on developing my skills on MS Access, MS Word, MS Excel, graphic design packages and web design. The main thing to remember when developing IT skills is that the hardest thing about them is initially understanding them.

The best idea is to work at it, bit by bit and not worry about being an expert straight away. If you starting using software packages it is best just to mess around with them for a bit to begin with – this way you will get a better feel for them.

You can worry about the advanced features later on.

Some people find a introductory training course is useful and it can be. My theory in the matter is that you are better learning the basics by yourself and attending an intermediate or advanced course in order to hone your skills. It is much better to have an expert explain the hard bits to you, than the easy bits.

In terms of soft skills, you need to be developing these at every opportunity. At no stage in your career will these be perfect. There is always room for improvement.

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Being proficient in these areas will never cease to be of benefit to you. Take every opportunity you can to develop them.
Develop your skills at work

In you are still climbing the proverbial career ladder, then you can develop your existing skills at work, as well as learning new ones. It is irrelevant whether or not these skills are of benefit to your final career goal.



Having a broad range of skills will stand testament your flexibility and adaptability and ultimately benefit you in your job search.

The best way to develop your skills at work is to find more work to do. Unfortunately!

Offering to work in other areas, or suggestion new tasks to perform will enable you to put dormant skills to use, or to develop new ones.

For example, I worked as a temp admin assistant for a charity.

After a few discussions with the IT manager (which involved me explaining that I wanted to pursue a career in web design, and giving him an idea of my IT skills) I was given more interesting work to do.

This include installing software on PCs, adding hardware, setting up databases and swiftly moved on to graphic design and eventually web design. In fact, the job was my first experience with MS FrontPage (the web design software I use) and Internet Marketing, which is directly responsible for more advanced jobs I secured and this website.

Had it not been for that one temp job where I seized an opportunity to develop my skills, then it is entirely possible that I wouldn’t be a professional webmaster right now and this site wouldn’t be here. No doubt to the delight of a few companies out there! You know who you are!

http://www.jobseekersadvice.com/career_education/articles/develop_your_skills.htm

Saturday, April 28, 2007

Paint the colours of the rainbow at art classes

Have you been looking for the best sourced help concerning art.
Sometimes when you're trying to find better-quality information relating to art, it will be easier said than done extricating the best information from ill-advised art proposals and support so it is sensible to know how to qualify the information you are given.

CollegeSurfing: Visual Arts Training
Search, find and receive free information from Visual Arts schools locally and nationally. Get an accelerated degree. Start an exciting career now.

Here are a few tips which we really think you should use when you're seeking information about art. Please understand that the help we tender is only pertinent to internet based information concerning art. We do not give you any assistance or guidance when you are also conducting research in books or magazines.

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A terrifc piece of advice you can follow when you're presented with help or advice concerning a art article is to ascertain who owns the site. This may reveal the operators art credibility The easiest way to work out who is at the back of the art website is to look on the 'contact' page or 'about this site' information.

Any reputable site providing information concerning art, will nearly always have a 'contact', or an 'about', page which will provide you with the owner's details. The info should make known major points about the owner's skill and understanding. You can then decide for yourself about the vendor's qualifications and experience to provide advice to you regarding art.

About the Author

hugh campbell is the webmaster for http://www.art-1st.info

Don’t Let Distance Hold You Back From An Online Degree

For many young Americans the possibility of getting a higher education is really not a feasible option. They may not have the family resources to pay for the costs, they may not have the marks or academic ability to get a scholarship, or they just might live in a rural or remote area that is simply not close enough for them to attend and afford to go to college.

You may have to accept your family’s financial situation and it is a little late to develop an athletic prowess, but you should never let distance hold you back from learning. And now you don’t have to. Distance learning can bridge that physical gap and let students of all ages from even the most remote or isolated communities fully participate in furthering their educational goals.

Many colleges, universities, and technical institutes now offer distance learning programs that allow everyone who has the ability complete online training programs that can even grant degrees and technical certifications. To find out what programs are offered in your state simply search the World Wide Web to see what is available and what criteria you have to meet. Usually if you graduated from high school you can apply for a myriad of distance learning programs that offer you the opportunity to pursue the education that will allow you to enter your dream career field.

Some distance learning schools will even offer subsidies and support to low income students and there are special programs for veterans of the military. Many offer pay as you go, or half now and the rest later payment plans so that you don’t have to fork out all of the money upfront. They also make textbooks and course materials available online so that you don’t have the expense of purchasing books that you know you will only use once. In addition they make their vast libraries available to distance learning students to enable them to browse and read reference material at their convenience.

Best of all you don’t have to relocate to go school. That means that you can continue to live at home while you are going to school and if you want to keep your part-time job it won’t be a problem.

Distance learning removes the final barrier to many students getting a higher education. There’s no longer any good excuse for not realizing another of America’s dream, the opportunity for every child to attend university or college and distance learning makes that possible.

About the Author

This article courtesy of http://www.degrees-online.net

International Degrees Online

Tired of your current career outlook but you don't have time to go to a local college or university? If so, then American Sentinel University is the solution for you. Education has become very convenient nowadays; without going to another country you can easily earn international degrees online. But is that is online degree right for you?

For someone who is organized and dedicated to getting ahead, the answer is yes. There are various universities offering international degrees online in the subject area you need to study. In addition, various online universities offer a range of training opportunities that help to meet individual schedules, budgets, and learning styles. In other words, enrolled students can expect to find various online courses that are specifically geared toward their specific interests, with the study taking place in the convenience of their own private settings.

You can now easily attain one of the international degrees online in various fields apart from the usual Associates, Bachelors, Masters, and PhDs. It is now possible to earn online international degrees in fields such as Law and Law Enforcement, Information Technology, Forensic Psychology, Animation and Multimedia, Programming, Web Development, Education, Networking, Arts and Sciences, Business, Healthcare, and even Paralegal. Whatever your potential field of study, you can earn that international degree and have it on your resume or c.v.

Universities offering various international online degrees provide students with extensive distance learning platforms. This enables students to work together online in an interactive web community. This means more exposure and maximum gain from group collaboration. American Sentinel University's education programs are devised in such a way that everyone gets the due time to study without the studies getting in the way of their current occupation.

There is a common misconception that you have to spend long hours in earning an international degree online. In reality you only have to spend 12 to 15 hours per week on class and homework assignments. The great part about international degrees earned through distance learning is that they afford students more control over their preferences and schedules. This means you can start your course at the time when you are available to commit that time to your education.

For more information on international degrees online, online IT degree programs, and online college programs based in the U.S., please visit www.americansentinel.edu.

About the Author

Melissa is well know author writes on various online education programs like computer science courses, International degrees and IT degree certification. For more informnation visit www.AmericanSentinel.edu.

Why are more adults turning towards online education?

Over the last few years, online education has become a very popular concept. There are literally thousands of adults who have chosen to improve their lives by turning to online education. With this recent surge in popularity, many individuals are asking why so many adults are choosing to earn a college degree over the internet. Although the concept may seem strange at first, after understanding more about what online education really is and all the benefits it has to offer, it is easy to understand why so many adults are choosing online education.

To begin with, one of the most obvious benefits provided by online education is flexibility. When attending a traditional college, you are forced to go to class on the schedule that is created by the college. This makes it impossible for many adults to attend a traditional university. Whether it is an obligation such as a full-time job or taking care of a family, a traditional university is not very conducive to a busy schedule. However, a program of online study does not have the same drawbacks that a traditional university does. Online education allows you to obtain a college degree on your own terms and schedule. Instead of needing to go to class three times a week, you can study on your timeframe. Whether you prefer to do your class work early in the morning or late at night, you have the freedom to create your own study schedule. This is one of the several benefits that makes online masters degree programs a very popular option for adults.

The flexibility provided by online education is not the only thing that makes it a popular choice for many adults. Online education is also very popular among adults because of the financial benefits it can provide. Traditionally, the cost of education at a regular college or university is extremely expensive. The reason for this high cost includes factors such as paying for utilities and other maintenance related expenses. However, when paying for an online course, the costs associated with traditional education are not present. Because you are not actually receiving your education in a classroom, you are not responsible for paying for the upkeep of any facilities. This makes online education a much more economical choice. Although online education does not require as much of a financial investment, this in no one means that the education you are receiving is any less valuable or rewarding than that provided by traditional universities.

In addition to the benefits discussed above, there is another factor that makes online quick degrees education a popular choice among many adults. Online education provides adults many choices in what program of study they will follow. Regardless of what you are interested in, it is almost guaranteed that there is an online education program which fits your interests. The amount of programs available online provide a significant advantage over traditional forms of education. Before the advent of education, many people had to settle for the programs of study that were offered by institutions which were close by. If you wanted to study something unique or very specialized, the only way you could accomplish this was by physically moving to a new location which was closer to an institution that offered this program of study. However, thanks to the internet, this is no longer an issue.

A significant number of adults have turned to online education for various reasons, and there are several factors which make this a very positive decision. In addition to being economical, flexible and broad, an online degree is a guaranteed way to improve your position in the workforce. Whether you are looking for a promotion or hoping to be interviewed for higher paying job, by choosing to earn an degree through the internet, you will be joining many other adults who have also made the choice to improve their lives through online education.

About the Author

Harris Jhosta is holding the market experience of IT industry and immense business solutions for about 2 decades now. His vast experience in the related field gave him the acclamation and renown ship in many sectors of business. Harris has also been involved in providing educational services in form of various seminars and lectures, in many well renowned universities. Presently carrying a research on the evolution of business performance by the advent of Information Technology Ciphers in the state university of california.

Friday, April 27, 2007

Paint the colours of the rainbow at art classes

Have you been looking for the best sourced help concerning art.
Sometimes when you're trying to find better-quality information relating to art, it will be easier said than done extricating the best information from ill-advised art proposals and support so it is sensible to know how to qualify the information you are given.

CollegeSurfing: Visual Arts Training
Search, find and receive free information from Visual Arts schools locally and nationally. Get an accelerated degree. Start an exciting career now.

Here are a few tips which we really think you should use when you're seeking information about art. Please understand that the help we tender is only pertinent to internet based information concerning art. We do not give you any assistance or guidance when you are also conducting research in books or magazines.

Lots of Healths Articles
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A terrifc piece of advice you can follow when you're presented with help or advice concerning a art article is to ascertain who owns the site. This may reveal the operators art credibility The easiest way to work out who is at the back of the art website is to look on the 'contact' page or 'about this site' information.

Any reputable site providing information concerning art, will nearly always have a 'contact', or an 'about', page which will provide you with the owner's details. The info should make known major points about the owner's skill and understanding. You can then decide for yourself about the vendor's qualifications and experience to provide advice to you regarding art.

About the Author

hugh campbell is the webmaster for http://www.art-1st.info

Become A Personal Trainer Online

Have you made the decision to become a personal trainer? Do you prefer to take the necessary courses, online? A personal training career is the ideal profession for those who love to stay in shape and have the desire to help others, do the same.

Please consider the following options when conducting your initial "data gathering" session. (Note: This information is being presented as a courtesy, to aid in your search. Company credibility has not been verified, by this web site.)

The International Sports Sciences Association (http://www.issaonline.com/courses/CFT) offers a Certified Fitness Trainer program that can be completed online. Founded in 1988, by a respected sports medicine Dr./Olympic trainer, ISSA has trained countless of students via their online study program.

The site provides secure online enrollment and a live, online customer service/admissions option. They also offer a toll-free customer service number, as well. Great for obtaining answers to any pre-enrollment questions.

Visit the site to learn more about the Certified Fitness Trainer course materials, members section and, both, the online and seminar prep guides.

For more comprehensive training Pro-Fit Worldwide (http://www.pro-fit-worldwide.com) is an excellent choice, when considering a career as a professional trainer. They offer a minimum 25-week, online training course. Student loans and flexible tuition payment plans are available. Graduating students are required to attend a 4-day "boot camp", before receiving certification.

PFWW claims to be the "Ultimate Personal Training School Online." Indeed, it assists it's students in becoming the best personal trainer they can be, via the PFWW online education program.

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Jan Nicholas - For more tips like these go to http://www.personaltrainingclasses.com/where you will learn how to keep in shape and start your very own personal training career!

Don’t Let Distance Hold You Back From An Online Degree

For many young Americans the possibility of getting a higher education is really not a feasible option. They may not have the family resources to pay for the costs, they may not have the marks or academic ability to get a scholarship, or they just might live in a rural or remote area that is simply not close enough for them to attend and afford to go to college.

You may have to accept your family’s financial situation and it is a little late to develop an athletic prowess, but you should never let distance hold you back from learning. And now you don’t have to. Distance learning can bridge that physical gap and let students of all ages from even the most remote or isolated communities fully participate in furthering their educational goals.

Many colleges, universities, and technical institutes now offer distance learning programs that allow everyone who has the ability complete online training programs that can even grant degrees and technical certifications. To find out what programs are offered in your state simply search the World Wide Web to see what is available and what criteria you have to meet. Usually if you graduated from high school you can apply for a myriad of distance learning programs that offer you the opportunity to pursue the education that will allow you to enter your dream career field.

Some distance learning schools will even offer subsidies and support to low income students and there are special programs for veterans of the military. Many offer pay as you go, or half now and the rest later payment plans so that you don’t have to fork out all of the money upfront. They also make textbooks and course materials available online so that you don’t have the expense of purchasing books that you know you will only use once. In addition they make their vast libraries available to distance learning students to enable them to browse and read reference material at their convenience.

Best of all you don’t have to relocate to go school. That means that you can continue to live at home while you are going to school and if you want to keep your part-time job it won’t be a problem.

Distance learning removes the final barrier to many students getting a higher education. There’s no longer any good excuse for not realizing another of America’s dream, the opportunity for every child to attend university or college and distance learning makes that possible.

About the Author

This article courtesy of http://www.degrees-online.net

International Degrees Online

Tired of your current career outlook but you don't have time to go to a local college or university? If so, then American Sentinel University is the solution for you. Education has become very convenient nowadays; without going to another country you can easily earn international degrees online. But is that is online degree right for you?

For someone who is organized and dedicated to getting ahead, the answer is yes. There are various universities offering international degrees online in the subject area you need to study. In addition, various online universities offer a range of training opportunities that help to meet individual schedules, budgets, and learning styles. In other words, enrolled students can expect to find various online courses that are specifically geared toward their specific interests, with the study taking place in the convenience of their own private settings.

You can now easily attain one of the international degrees online in various fields apart from the usual Associates, Bachelors, Masters, and PhDs. It is now possible to earn online international degrees in fields such as Law and Law Enforcement, Information Technology, Forensic Psychology, Animation and Multimedia, Programming, Web Development, Education, Networking, Arts and Sciences, Business, Healthcare, and even Paralegal. Whatever your potential field of study, you can earn that international degree and have it on your resume or c.v.

Universities offering various international online degrees provide students with extensive distance learning platforms. This enables students to work together online in an interactive web community. This means more exposure and maximum gain from group collaboration. American Sentinel University's education programs are devised in such a way that everyone gets the due time to study without the studies getting in the way of their current occupation.

There is a common misconception that you have to spend long hours in earning an international degree online. In reality you only have to spend 12 to 15 hours per week on class and homework assignments. The great part about international degrees earned through distance learning is that they afford students more control over their preferences and schedules. This means you can start your course at the time when you are available to commit that time to your education.

For more information on international degrees online, online IT degree programs, and online college programs based in the U.S., please visit www.americansentinel.edu.

About the Author

Melissa is well know author writes on various online education programs like computer science courses, International degrees and IT degree certification. For more informnation visit www.AmericanSentinel.edu.

Thursday, April 26, 2007

Develop Your Career With An Online Bachelors Degree.

Getting a bachelors degree online can be a fast and easy way to further your career. But before you enroll, there are a few important things you need to know.

First, you'll want to make sure that the college that offers the online degree is accredited. School and universities are accredited on a state or national level. This accreditation means that a board of education has researched and approved the schools curriculum and course work.

Next, you will want to make sure that the school is highly recognized and that the bachelors degree is transferable. This helps because someday you may want to further your education by completing your masters degree and you will need to be able to transfer your bachelors credits.

Prerequisite to getting a bachelors degree from any university, you must first have at least a high school diploma or a G.E.D. It also helps to have some college or previous work experience under your belt. If you have previous college credits, then they can be applied toward your bachelors degree program and shorten the length of time that you will need to be enrolled in school.

Without previous college credits, most bachelors degree online programs take up to three years to complete. This time frame is based on an individual that takes at least twenty hours of course work a week. With prior college credits, or by spending more time on course work each week, some individuals can complete their bachelors degree online program in as little as one year.

To decide which college or university to enroll with, it is best to decide what type of degree program you need. Many colleges offer these programs but some specialize in different fields. For example, Ashworth College is highly recommended for a bachelors degree in business, while Penn State University is a good place to do an education degree.

You also need to see if the class schedule is suited to your needs. Many online programs allow you to download the course work and complete it at your own pace, but some programs require that you log on to the Internet for virtual class sessions a few times a week at a designated time.

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Find Your Perfect Work

There was something about the way “Super Fly” Jimmy Snuka jumped from the third rope of the wresting ring onto his opponent that made me want to be a professional wrestler. I couldn’t wait to become a star of the wrestling ring.

But when I shared my dream with adults, I was told that girls weren’t born to be wrestlers. That was a boy’s job. I remember becoming upset and saying, “But I’m a tomboy. Can’t tomboys be wrestlers?” and the universal answer was no, not even tomboys can be wrestlers.

Any lingering dreams I had of being a professional wrestler quickly disappeared the day my cousin put me in a figure-four leg lock, a very painful wrestling move. However, the experience of being told I couldn’t fulfill my career goals due to my gender has remained with me till this day.

As a professional who deals with career issues every day, I have come to realize that my story isn’t unusual. Though the reasons vary, countless other people’s childhood dreams have been squashed by well-meaning adults. I am one of the lucky ones who found my way to a gratifying career; others are still searching for their perfect work.

If you are one of those people who want to change careers but find the thought overwhelming, you are not alone. That feeling is understandable, since most likely you spent many years on acquiring an education and/or honing your craft to just give it up midstream—even if you are unhappy.

Like most life changes, a career shift requires introspection—an examination into where you have been and where you want to be. If you find that you are dissatisfied with your work, asking yourself the following questions can helpful in your journey to a satisfying career.

&9674; What is my current job description? What is my ideal job description? What are the differences between the two? What are the similarities?
This exercise is a good starting point because it will force you to scrutinize your current job responsibilities and how they relate to your overall career goal.

&9674; What do I like best about what I do? What do I like least? Of what I like to do best, are those skills transferable into other fields?
The trickiest part of changing careers is to decipher how your experience relates to another industry or field. Sometimes the answer is clear. Other times, it may take more work to determine how your job-related and marketable skills will appeal to a new area of practice.

&9674; In which job(s) was I the most content? The least content? Why?
After this task you will be able to identify what motivates you and what burns you out in a job. Motivating factors are skills that you may or may not be proficient in, but that you do enjoy performing. Burnout factors are skills you may or may not be proficient in, but don’t enjoy performing.

&9674; What aspects of my personality can hinder (or have hindered) my career growth?
This is an important question to ask, since your personality and the way you communicate with others can determine how successful you are or will become.

&9674; Am I willing to trade in my “Mercedes” for a “Chevrolet”?
Most of the time, changing careers means you must take a pay cut. And when you take a pay cut, your lifestyle changes. Take the time to review your financials. Determine whether you are willing to live without the two vacations a year or going out to dinner every Saturday night.

You may find that a complete transformation may take a while. You may need additional training or education, or you may need to take an entry-level job to position yourself for success in the path of your new career. A career change takes resilience, confidence, and most importantly, patience.

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Career Coach Inc. is run by Linda Matias and Bryan Cadicamo. Career Coach Inc.’s objective is quite simple: to coach professionals who are in a career transition and are looking to reawaken or discover their life’s passion. To learn more visit www.careercoachinc.comor send an email to coach@careercoachinc.com

Advantages And Disadvantages Of Online Education

Getting an online education has become a very popular technique these days. Whether you are looking for a high school diploma or a graduate degree or some specialized certification to supplement your existing knowledge, it is very convenient to obtain these without having to take time off from your schedule to attend a regular educational institution.

There are many advantages associated with online study. Some are given below:
• Unlike traditional learning, distance learning can offer you greater flexibility, as you don't have to waste time- and money- commuting to the campus and you can choose a program that truly suits your interests or professional needs, because you are not confined to the classes that are offered locally.
• Another advantage to distance learning is the fact that you can continue to work, because you don't have to worry about fitting your classes around your job schedule.
• Online programs often cost less than their traditional counterparts, so you can save money on tuition, if you pursue your degree through an online university.
• Online study is also a great option for those students with physical handicaps, which may prevent them from traveling to a traditional campus. Likewise, if you are shy, or perhaps even language-challenged, participating in an online course may be the perfect alternative to a live class.

There are some major advantages to online education, including the ability to set your own study time. You may be looking for a promotion or career change that requires additional training or you may simply be ready to learn something new. But with today's busy lifestyle, there's little time to devote to regularly scheduled class time. That's where online education can be a great asset for a motivated person.

Although there are many advantages of an online education, there are also some disadvantages. The fact that you are working on your own could very well be one of the major disadvantages of taking online educational classes.

Another major disadvantage is the lack of interaction. You aren't in a classroom and don't have the opportunity to hear questions and discussion from other students. This isn't always an issue, depending on the subject of the online education course you are taking, but it could be an important factor in deciding whether an online education is the best option when seeking out opportunities for learning new skills or gaining new training.

But above all the disadvantages the online education is gaining more esteem than traditional education.

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This article has been published by Kateri White currently writing on online degree programs topics for our website http://www.onlineuniversitydegreeprogram.info.For more details about the online degree programs, please visit our website. If any mistake found please mail kateriwhite@gmail.com.

Financing Education through School Loans

Financing Education through School Loans
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Needless to say, education is one of the prime assets of any individual. A person without an education can go nowhere in life and especially so, in today’s world of rapid competition. But at the same time, it is necessary to point out that education is also becoming more and more expensive day by day. For the parents who are funding their children’s education, it could be one of the biggest bills they could be paying. If a student decides to pursue further education with some ambitious degree or diploma, then it could be quite a strain on the finances as long as the education lasts, and even later. In some instances, the savings of several years piled up by a person could go into paying only for the first year or semester of education.

However, there is a sunny side to this bleak situation, and that is, the various financial loans that are available for students wishing to continue their educations. There are many lenders who are willing to provide students with private loans for their education.

Private loans are in addition to the federal government loans that are provided for education. These loans can be used to supplement the burdensome expenses of education. Most students find these loans a big relief on their financial stresses, allowing them to concentrate on their more important purpose in life – education.

Parents generally equip their children with how to go about procuring a private loan, since the responsibility of such loans lies wholly with the student. The student is responsible for everything concerning private loans, right from applying to repaying the loan with equated monthly installments.

However, it is never late to get yourself educated on how to obtain a private loan for education. You must meet lenders and express them your desires to pursue further education. Due to the average age of people applying for student loans, the processing has been kept as simple as possible. But the student must be diligent enough to repay the loan. The money must be wisely put into the education. It would be a good idea to get the help of a financial counselor who could advise the student on how to handle his/her finances.

All in all, a private loan is a supplement to a government loan, which goes a long way in improving the quality of education a student gets. It helps to pay also for the books, accommodation and tuition fees, which are integral parts of any education.

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Online Education Degree: Is it worth it?

Is an online education degree worth your time, money, and effort? This is a question that many potential online students ask themselves over and over again. But to get the real answer to this question, you need to take a good look inside. Remember, just because an online education degree is the perfect solution for your best friend does not mean that you will be able to achieve the same level of success in this area.

There are two things that you should consider when asking if an online education degree is the right choice for you.

First off, are you going to be able to learn via an online atmosphere? In other words, some students need to be in a classroom with a teacher and other students. This is the only way that they can stay on track. If this sounds like you, you may want to think twice about going after an online education degree. This is not to say that you cannot handle the job, but you may struggle quite a bit at first.

The other thing to ask yourself is whether or not you can earn the degree that you want online. Although online learning is taking off, you cannot earn every type of degree via the internet. So before you decide that this is right for you, make sure that your degree of choice is offered online by at least one reputable institution.

As you can see, earning an online education degree is the perfect choice for some and less than ideal for others. Stay at home parents love what online education degrees have to offer because they can watch their kids while still having the chance to further their learning. But that is just one example of the many people who can benefit from online education.

Consider the pros and cons of earning an online education degree before you make a final decision. And most importantly, consider if you are the type of student who can learn online, and if your degree of choice is offered.

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360 Education Solutions is your advocate in the search for quality distance learning programs. We will provide you with the support and information needed to help you achieve your career and educational aspirations. Our education specialists will detail everything you need to know about enrolling in an Online Education Degree Program, from the length of time it takes to graduate to the many government funds available.

Tuesday, April 24, 2007

Boost Your Education And Life With An Online Degree

Obtaining an online bachelors degree can be a swift and easy way to further your career,prospects and life in general. But before you enroll, there are a few important points you need to know get your head around.

Number one, you'll want to make ensure that the college that offers you a degree online is accredited. School and universities are accredited on a national or state level. This accreditation means that a relevant board of education has researched and approved the schools curriculum and course.

Secondly, you will want to make sure that the school is highly recognized and that the bachelors degree can be transfered. This will help because someday you might need to further enhance your education by completing your masters degree and you might be required to transfer your bachelors credits.

Prerequisite to obtaining your bachelors degree from a university or college, First you must have the minimum of a G.E.D or a high school diploma. It will also help to have some college or previous work experience under your belt. If you have attained previous college credits, then they can be put toward your bachelors degree program and the period of time that you will need to be enrolled in school will be shortened.

If you have not attained previous college credits, The majority of bachelors degree online programs take about thirty six months to finish. This period of time is based on a person that takes a minimum of twenty hours of course work per week. With previous college credits, or by spending a larger amount of time on course work every week, some individuals can finish their bachelors online degree program in as little as twelve months.

To choose which university or college to enroll with, it is best to decide what type of degree program you require. The majority of colleges offer these type of programs but some specialize in man varied fields. For example, an individual who wants a bachelors degree in business might decide to go with Ashworth College, while a person that wants an degree for education would want to go with Penn State University.

When you have chosen a bachelors online degree course, you need to research its class schedule. Most online programs or courses allow you to download the course work and complete it at your own leisure, but some programs insist that you log on to the Internet for virtual class sessions at a designated time a few times a week. Now you know the basics you will see that making up for lost time can be easier than you might have thought and topping up your education is a real possibility. Go on what have you got to lose?

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David Birgelli is an author and webmaster and is know as an expert in the field of distance learning mba strategies. He is also contributor at the prestigious http://www.onlinedegreeworld.com

Easy, fast and self-paced driver training at Cheap Driver Education

There are many driver education courses imparted across the stares of USA for young drivers. Nevertheless to say, as an aspiring driver, you get tons of advice to select one among them. But what matters is how you are really benefited? As a teenager you need to consume most of your time in classes and education. In such situation the driver education simply acts as an additional burden in your life. There is something you can do about it. Go for the online driver education that not only saves time but also charges less price.

The www.Cheapdriverseducation.com scores well in all respects as cost, time and flexibility. In core sense course material of teen driver education covers safe teen driving principles and highlights easier ways to achieve mastery in safe driving. This mastery enables you to pass DMV test and gain driving permit conveniently. The web based driver education makes your road trips easier for the multifaceted course which covers:

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Getting a driver license is a social admittance, especially for the teenagers. That makes the www.Cheapdriverseducation.com to transform the pursuit of education diligent and effective. So the teen driver education course showcases test preparation materials, quizzes and driving safety exercises to give the aspiring drivers right notion of defensive driving. Always remember you start your driving record by acquiring learner's permit and advance to safe heights by refined driving. The cheap driver education helps you in every step to nurture such safe habits of driving.

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Why should you opt for an accredited online MBA program?

United States Educational Department has laid down some standardizes norms that every accredited educational institute has to fulfill to provide good and quality education to each student. Accreditation is a standardize process that conforms whether educational institute are able to meet the needs of modern educational techniques. The whole career of a student rests on the quality of education provided by various educational institutes, so a good quality education is required for student for better future prospects
To make sure that all the accredited educational institutes are working properly and doing their work with responsibility, United States Educational Department has formed a Council for Higher Education Accreditation. This council ensure whether the educational institutes are maintaining the standard of education and providing student capable faculty that can meet the needs of student. The important accreditation agencies of United States are Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, Western Association of Schools and Colleges, North Central Association of Colleges and Schools, Northwest Association of Accredited Schools, Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools, and New England Association of Schools and Colleges. Manage of business administration (MBA) is becoming the most sought after degree program all over the world. As the number of MBA aspirants is growing day by day, more number of Universities has started online MBA degree programs. With this rapid growth of MBA institutes, it becomes important that you should choose an accredited institute for your MBA degree. Major companies welcome MBA degree holders who have compiled their degrees from an accredited institute. The standard of education in any accredited university or college is very high. This is the major reason that big companies require MBA degree holder from an accredited university.
Many universities of business schools have started an Online MBA. Online management are doing wonder for working professional as it helps them to reach higher position in their existing job and also pave ways for other professional jobs. With so many MBA institutes all over the places, the role of accreditation council becomes very important. The quality of education provided by accredited institute completely rests on the council. If you want to move one institute to another, make sure that the council accredits the college or institute. If your previous college is not accredited you will have to repeat all the courses in an accredited institute. Students applying for educational loans should consider that loans are sanctioned only if they are applying for an accredited institute. Accreditation institute conforms that you get a quality education which help to further your job prospects and create new opportunities all the times. Online MBA programs are compiled to suit the working professionals, so they could spare time for studies as well. Online MBA accredited institutes caters or offers such a study material, which helps working professionals to make a balance between studies and work, so they could make optimum use of their professional qualification. Therefore, confirm that the Council of education accredits your educational institute.

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Tips to understanding the ABC’s of online colleges

The world of education has been revolutionized. E-learning is a world where by using simple computing skills and having an Internet connection one can earn a bachelors, masters, or doctorate degree. Nothing is impossible.

Young or old, whether you live in a rural environment or urban, online learning is for all. A person can further their education, train to enhance their skills, continue professional education, or take a course for the love of it.

A large number of reputed universities offer online courses which can be completed from home, a library, or workplace. The courses are multi-disciplinary and interactive with discussion boards, chat rooms, personal tutors, as well as course study guides.

Self-paced, a student decides when to learn, how to learn, when to be assessed. A wealth of resources offered by the World Wide Web makes learning easy. From the PC one can access books, journals, and thesis, new as well as old in the many online libraries. These are open 24/7 and students can complete their reference work at leisure. Being electronic these libraries offer facilities like automatic generation of bibliography and so on.

Find out more about the wonderful world of online colleges by using the World Wide Web. Thousands of articles as well as sites offer advice as well as information on programs and links to colleges.

Examples are:
• WorldWideLearn at http://www.worldwidelearn.com/ is a directory with information, articles on online learning, different search engines to facilitate search by subject, location, school identity and so on. It offers information in 408 subject areas offered by schools and colleges both online and at 516 locations in the United States and Canada.
• Online Education.Info at http://www.online-education.info/ lists various degree and certificate programs, popular institutions, as well as colleges by state.
• OnlineCareers.com at http://www.onlinecareers.com/ is devoted to career change, development, and skill enhancement.
• eLearners.com at http://www.elearners.com/, features 84 accredited online colleges and universities.
• 2005 Colleges, College Scholarships, and Financial Aid Page at http://www.college-scholarships.com/ssac.htm contains information presented by the American Educational Guidance Center. It gives information on and links to accredited online degree colleges as well as universities. Contains valuable information on preparation for qualifying exams as well as financial aid and scholarships.
• Search for Colleges Network at http://www.searchforcolleges.net/ is a directory of post-secondary educational resources, schools, colleges, and universities that offer undergraduate online degrees.
• The Education Department at http://www.educationdepartment.org/ is an US Education Department Website featuring several learning options, an occupations guide,

Online courses need:

• User comfort with a text based environment. A large fraction of study material is visual.
• A basic knowledge of computers, Internet, and e-mail.
• Synchronization of interaction between student and teacher or mentor. A deep understanding between the two fosters higher learning curves.
• A thirst for learning and the discipline that comes with it. It needs to be a quest for excellence.
• Commitment as far as time and effort are concerned. At the minimum a student needs three hours of study for every three hours spent in class. A three-unit course needs 12 hours of study per week. The benefit is that these hours can be fulfilled at the convenience of the student.

To be successful a student must:

• Set goals.
• Establish and maintain a regular study/learning schedule.
• Share the experience with others. Have a study partner or group or have a mentor.
• Optimize personal learning style. Learn hands on.
• Don’t be afraid to ask questions.
• Set rewards for even small achievements.

Check accreditation as well as credibility. Even online education has a downside. Protect yourself from being duped. Realize your dreams educate yourself without constrains.

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Paul Wilson is a freelance writer for http://www.1888Onlinecolleges.com/ , the premier website to find top ranking colleges online directory including topics on public colleges, private colleges, online college, college course online, information on college costs, financial aid, degrees awarded, enrolments and more. His article profile can be found at the premier College News Article Submission site http://www.1888Articles.com/college-university-articles-66_7.html

Monday, April 23, 2007

IT Recruitment

IT jobs are now become better option for all the job seekers. As a result, IT recruitment holds all the responsibility for employers and employees.

IT job recruitments camps are taking place in different locations and virtual medium. The entire job event helps you (IT professional) such a way, so that you can quickly and efficiently locate and assess the many opportunities that now exist. IT recruitments are obtaining on websites with user-friendly manner to help you identify those jobs that you qualify for. You can filter a job, based on your choice and your own specifications.

IT recruitments assure you for a customized search of job that ever possible. In the recruitment session the giant IT employers are accumulated and offer good job for a right aspirant. All most all the IT employers are Technical Recruiters, because they are in need of the technically skillful professionals with following technical expertise:

Internet/Intranet/Extranet technology Network Systems Open Systems Client/Server SW Engineering and Development Software QA and Testing ERP/ CRM/ DW Applications and Management Consulting Legacy Systems etc. IT jobs are directly related to software, web technology, multimedia field, communications and subsidiary fields. IT industry accepts candidates who have technical education, passion to learning and challenge in life. The IT is a center of all development and the career in IT is a similar challenging for the professionals.

KoreOne offers IT recruitment as part of their Employment Services. Many consultants associated with KoreOne who are looking for placement are part of a special division as IT Staffing Services. KoreOne engaged itself as an exclusive service on IT recruitment and opened in the market as IT Staffing Company, who employs consultants for various short or long term projects in different companies. KoreOne is associated with small to medium agencies for human resource collection, keeping database and human network. They are Staffing Agencies, who are networked across the city, state or country.

KoreOne, provides online job recruitment is one of the best utilization of internet worldwide. Online recruitment makes a paperless work instantly for both employers and job seekers. A simple email and a telephone call make a job possible within an hour. Their job website is segmented with specific recruitment like IT Recruitment, Technical, Non-technical recruitments.

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"Are Golf Lessons Worth The Price?"

Basic Golf Instruction
Ask yourself the question, People take up golf for various reasons. Looking at the sport with untrained eye, "Are Golf Lessons Worth The Price?" It really doesn't seem like it's all that difficult. The goal of the game is to get the little ball into the hole with as few attempts as possible. This seems like a relatively easy goal and something most people can achieve on their own.

However, if you go out on the golf course unassisted you will find yourself spending more time searching for your ball in the rough or fishing it out of water hazards than you will actually playing a good game of golf. There's no need to be frustrated, it happens to pretty much everyone unless of course you began your career as a three year old phenom.

One of the most difficult aspects of picking up the game of golf is learning to drive the ball. It should be simple enough. The idea is to wrap your hands around the club, keep your body straight, pull back and swing. Unfortunately, those first few principles don't even begin to cover the basic golf swing.

Any half decent golf instructor will tell you that the ultimate goal is to keep your head perfectly still during the entire swing. If you are trying to hit the ball too hard, your end result will be somewhere off in the tall grass hunting for a little white ball that you now want to bash into pieces. By now you are asking yourself "Are Golf Lessons Worth The Price?"

Relax your body and your muscles before even attempting to swing. Trying to hit the ball too hard with tense muscles typically have poor results. Any golf instructor will tell you that focused energy will make the ball sail farther and straighter. That focus comes from a relaxed body and a head that doesn't bobble about. By being able to keep your head in a stationary position, you can keep a solid focus on the ball and bring your energy directly to the center of the ball with a flat club. Your stationary head will also automatically send the signal to your hands to turn correctly and at the right time. This timing is crucial to your follow through and allowing the ball to maintain a straighter trajectory.

Maintaining your balance is important to creating a long and straight drive as well. Golf instructors report spending a significant percentage of lesson time focusing on keeping the head straight and balancing the body. Balancing the body in a game of golf is more than simply not falling over. It is about evenly distributing the body weight in all directions. Most people are able to maintain a good percentage of left and right balance, but often the front and back balance needs to be taught by a qualified golf instructor.

When playing golf, the head angles downward to allow the golfer to see the ball and maintain focus. This position encourages poor posture and the body weight to edge too far forward. A qualified golf instructor can assist a golfer in finding a good and solid position that is more balanced to allow for a much better swing. This is an unnatural position for most people and often there is a great benefit in taking some lessons from a qualified golf instructor to help correct the problem. Are you still asking yourself "Are Golf Lessons Worth The Price?"

It is often recommended to watch oneself in front of the mirror to help correct imbalanced golf swings. This trick can help produce a much better swing, but keep in mind while you are watching yourself you are not watching where the ball should be. This is where a qualified golf instructor can really benefit both the novice and practiced golfer. Often someone else's eyes can pick up on what we ourselves cannot.

If you are self coaching instead of taking the advice of a qualified golf instructor, read as often as you can about methods of improving your golf swing. There are countless helpful articles, tips and news on the best-pro-golf-guide website. Remember that while the information presented on the web site is very good and comes with high recommendations, it is also valuable to recognize that every human body is unique and it may take a little trial and error to really get things moving in the right direction. Often the articles presented can enhance instruction given by a qualified golf instructor. The goal is achieve the best results in as little time as possible, and it can be advantageous to combine both resources.

The Benefits of Private Golf Lessons, "Are Golf Lessons Worth The Price?"
Private golf lessons can be quite costly. One of the first things to examine if you are considering taking private golf lessons is your motivation for doing so. Are you looking to use golf for business relations or are you simply interested in the game? Those who are looking to be able to tee off with clients or the boss can gain quite a bit very quickly by soliciting the help of a qualified golf instructor for private lessons.

If you are truly not interested in perfecting your game and simply want to hold your own with your clients on the golf course, a qualified golf instructor can help tailor your golf education to help improve your weaknesses without training you for eventual professional competitions. Often business people will pay top dollar for a qualified golf instructor to produce significant results in a short amount of time. If you view it as a business investment, the money you are paying the qualified golf instructor seems much more reasonable.

If, however you are interested in the game of golf and you enjoy the sport, a qualified golf instructor can give you accurate, cutting edge guidance in improving the quality of your game. You can insist on perfecting your basics and move through the process more slowly and gain a remarkable amount of information from a qualified golf instructor. Again, private golf lessons can be quite expensive, so it's a good idea to make sure that not only are you motivated enough to make good use of the instruction provided, but that you will have the required time to devote to practice.

Whatever your reason is for choosing private golf lessons, you will have to devote ample time to practice. Practice is the key to any sport, and despite its simple appearance, golf is not any different. When choosing an instructor you should ask them how much practice time they prefer to see from their students. Any instructor who does not emphasis practice time is not interested in your overall success and is more interested in keeping you their student (and their income) for as long as possible. This is not the foundation for a healthy qualified golf instructor and student relationship. The Benefits of Group Golf Instruction, "Are Golf Lessons Worth The Price?"

Group golf instruction is available and can be much less expensive. Group golf instruction may or may not fit your current needs, but for many people it is a premium option as it fits nicely into their golfing budget. Remember that you not only have to pay any qualified golf instructor, but you more than likely will need to pay club fees and tee fees. These extra fees are not only for lesson time, but for the ever needed practice time as well. Often the total cost of everything involved is quite high and opting for a group lesson is more feasible. If you are worried and concerned "Are Golf Lessons Worth The Price?" Then this might be the option and a grate way to learn the game.

Group golf instruction also allows for a quiet gathering of novice golfers who are simply trying to improve on their skill. Often the pressure that comes with a round of golf with the boss is alleviated during group golf instruction. Group golf instruction typically allows for you to choose which direction you would like your golf instruction to head. There are groups offered for driving, putting, hazards, and basic skills. While you can explain to a private qualified private golf instructor that you feel you need to focus on a specific area, groups are often tailored to specific, targeted skills.

If you are interested in group golf instruction but want to enhance your learning experience, you can add the informative tips provided on best-pro-golf-guide to your golfing repertoire. Combining the article information with the qualified group golf instructor's advice and the tips of those in the group lesson with you may very well be an adequate combination of sources for you to seriously improve your golf game without breaking the bank.

Selecting a Qualified Private Golf Instructor, "Are Golf Lessons Worth The Price?"

If you have decided to engage a qualified private golf instructor to hone your golf skills, don't rush into a commitment. It's better to shop for a high quality instructor rather than just rush into lessons with the first person willing to give them. Ask a lot of questions before beginning. If you know that someone else is taking private golf lessons, as them how they feel about the quality of the instruction they are getting. Is the golf instructor punctual? Do they always give the full scheduled lesson or do they shave a few minutes off here and there? What are their cancellation policies? If the instructor cancels are you entitled to a free makeup lesson? How often do they cancel?

It is perfectly acceptable to request references from a potential private golf instructor. Most will have a reference sheet readily available for you as it is a fairly common practice. It is also acceptable to interview the instructor prior to committing to the lessons.

Keep in mind that just because someone has excelled in their sport doesn't mean that they excel at teaching it. There are plenty of high ranking golfers who make excellent instructors, but there are some who truly can only play the game. Don't get stars in your eyes and be a bit skeptical if their credential sheet has an overwhelming number of golfing achievements but no teaching credentials or achievements. Someone who presents with a solid mix of both teaching and golfing achievements may very well make for a better instructor. Golf instruction, or any kind of sport instruction, is really about the ability to communicate the skills rather than perform them.

Choose wisely and often you will find the experience of learning to play golf quite enjoyable. For more tips and references about everything golf, visit BestProGolfGuide.

About the Author

Bobby Ryatt, If you enjoyed reading this articles, then go to my website where I have lots more on the subject. You will have all the information and links, make your game more enjoyable, no more bad golf after this. http://www.bestprogolfguide.com http://bestprogolfguide.blogspot.com

Are Golf Lessons Worth The Price?

Basic Golf Instruction

Ask yourself the question, People take up golf for various reasons. Looking at the sport with untrained eye, "Are Golf Lessons Worth The Price?" It really doesn't seem like it's all that difficult. The goal of the game is to get the little ball into the hole with as few attempts as possible. This seems like a relatively easy goal and something most people can achieve on their own.

However, if you go out on the golf course unassisted you will find yourself spending more time searching for your ball in the rough or fishing it out of water hazards than you will actually playing a good game of golf. There's no need to be frustrated, it happens to pretty much everyone unless of course you began your career as a three year old phenom.

One of the most difficult aspects of picking up the game of golf is learning to drive the ball. It should be simple enough. The idea is to wrap your hands around the club, keep your body straight, pull back and swing. Unfortunately, those first few principles don't even begin to cover the basic golf swing.

Any half decent golf instructor will tell you that the ultimate goal is to keep your head perfectly still during the entire swing. If you are trying to hit the ball too hard, your end result will be somewhere off in the tall grass hunting for a little white ball that you now want to bash into pieces. By now you are asking yourself "Are Golf Lessons Worth The Price?"

Relax your body and your muscles before even attempting to swing. Trying to hit the ball too hard with tense muscles typically have poor results. Any golf instructor will tell you that focused energy will make the ball sail farther and straighter. That focus comes from a relaxed body and a head that doesn't bobble about.

By being able to keep your head in a stationary position, you can keep a solid focus on the ball and bring your energy directly to the center of the ball with a flat club. Your stationary head will also automatically send the signal to your hands to turn correctly and at the right time. This timing is crucial to your follow through and allowing the ball to maintain a straighter trajectory.

Maintaining your balance is important to creating a long and straight drive as well. Golf instructors report spending a significant percentage of lesson time focusing on keeping the head straight and balancing the body. Balancing the body in a game of golf is more than simply not falling over. It is about evenly distributing the body weight in all directions. Most people are able to maintain a good percentage of left and right balance, but often the front and back balance needs to be taught by a qualified golf instructor.

When playing golf, the head angles downward to allow the golfer to see the ball and maintain focus. This position encourages poor posture and the body weight to edge too far forward. A qualified golf instructor can assist a golfer in finding a good and solid position that is more balanced to allow for a much better swing. This is an unnatural position for most people and often there is a great benefit in taking some lessons from a qualified golf instructor to help correct the problem. Are you still asking yourself "Are Golf Lessons Worth The Price?"

It is often recommended to watch oneself in front of the mirror to help correct imbalanced golf swings. This trick can help produce a much better swing, but keep in mind while you are watching yourself you are not watching where the ball should be. This is where a qualified golf instructor can really benefit both the novice and practiced golfer. Often someone else's eyes can pick up on what we ourselves cannot.

If you are self coaching instead of taking the advice of a qualified golf instructor, read as often as you can about methods of improving your golf swing. There are countless helpful articles, tips and news on the best-pro-golf-guide website. Remember that while the information presented on the web site is very good and comes with high recommendations, it is also valuable to recognize that every human body is unique and it may take a little trial and error to really get things moving in the right direction. Often the articles presented can enhance instruction given by a qualified golf instructor. The goal is achieve the best results in as little time as possible, and it can be advantageous to combine both resources.

The Benefits of Private Golf Lessons, "Are Golf Lessons Worth The Price?"
Private golf lessons can be quite costly. One of the first things to examine if you are considering taking private golf lessons is your motivation for doing so. Are you looking to use golf for business relations or are you simply interested in the game? Those who are looking to be able to tee off with clients or the boss can gain quite a bit very quickly by soliciting the help of a qualified golf instructor for private lessons.

If you are truly not interested in perfecting your game and simply want to hold your own with your clients on the golf course, a qualified golf instructor can help tailor your golf education to help improve your weaknesses without training you for eventual professional competitions. Often business people will pay top dollar for a qualified golf instructor to produce significant results in a short amount of time. If you view it as a business investment, the money you are paying the qualified golf instructor seems much more reasonable.

If, however you are interested in the game of golf and you enjoy the sport, a qualified golf instructor can give you accurate, cutting edge guidance in improving the quality of your game. You can insist on perfecting your basics and move through the process more slowly and gain a remarkable amount of information from a qualified golf instructor. Again, private golf lessons can be quite expensive, so it's a good idea to make sure that not only are you motivated enough to make good use of the instruction provided, but that you will have the required time to devote to practice.

Whatever your reason is for choosing private golf lessons, you will have to devote ample time to practice. Practice is the key to any sport, and despite its simple appearance, golf is not any different. When choosing an instructor you should ask them how much practice time they prefer to see from their students. Any instructor who does not emphasis practice time is not interested in your overall success and is more interested in keeping you their student (and their income) for as long as possible. This is not the foundation for a healthy qualified golf instructor and student relationship.

The Benefits of Group Golf Instruction, "Are Golf Lessons Worth The Price?"
Group golf instruction is available and can be much less expensive. Group golf instruction may or may not fit your current needs, but for many people it is a premium option as it fits nicely into their golfing budget. Remember that you not only have to pay any qualified golf instructor, but you more than likely will need to pay club fees and tee fees. These extra fees are not only for lesson time, but for the ever needed practice time as well. Often the total cost of everything involved is quite high and opting for a group lesson is more feasible. If you are worried and concerned "Are Golf Lessons Worth The Price?" Then this might be the option and a grate way to learn the game.

Group golf instruction also allows for a quiet gathering of novice golfers who are simply trying to improve on their skill. Often the pressure that comes with a round of golf with the boss is alleviated during group golf instruction. Group golf instruction typically allows for you to choose which direction you would like your golf instruction to head. There are groups offered for driving, putting, hazards, and basic skills. While you can explain to a private qualified private golf instructor that you feel you need to focus on a specific area, groups are often tailored to specific, targeted skills.

If you are interested in group golf instruction but want to enhance your learning experience, you can add the informative tips provided on best-pro-golf-guide to your golfing repertoire. Combining the article information with the qualified group golf instructor's advice and the tips of those in the group lesson with you may very well be an adequate combination of sources for you to seriously improve your golf game without breaking the bank.

Selecting a Qualified Private Golf Instructor, "Are Golf Lessons Worth The Price?"
If you have decided to engage a qualified private golf instructor to hone your golf skills, don't rush into a commitment. It's better to shop for a high quality instructor rather than just rush into lessons with the first person willing to give them. Ask a lot of questions before beginning. If you know that someone else is taking private golf lessons, as them how they feel about the quality of the instruction they are getting. Is the golf instructor punctual? Do they always give the full scheduled lesson or do they shave a few minutes off here and there? What are their cancellation policies? If the instructor cancels are you entitled to a free makeup lesson? How often do they cancel?

It is perfectly acceptable to request references from a potential private golf instructor. Most will have a reference sheet readily available for you as it is a fairly common practice. It is also acceptable to interview the instructor prior to committing to the lessons.

Keep in mind that just because someone has excelled in their sport doesn't mean that they excel at teaching it. There are plenty of high ranking golfers who make excellent instructors, but there are some who truly can only play the game. Don't get stars in your eyes and be a bit skeptical if their credential sheet has an overwhelming number of golfing achievements but no teaching credentials or achievements. Someone who presents with a solid mix of both teaching and golfing achievements may very well make for a better instructor. Golf instruction, or any kind of sport instruction, is really about the ability to communicate the skills rather than perform them.

Choose wisely and often you will find the experience of learning to play golf quite enjoyable. For more tips and references about everything golf, visit BestProGolfGuide.

About the Author

Bobby Ryatt, If you enjoyed reading this articles, then go to my website where I have lots more on the subject. You will have all the information and links, make your game more enjoyable, no more bad golf after this. http://www.bestprogolfguide.com http://bestprogolfguide.blogspot.com

Friday, April 20, 2007

How to make a living doing what you love

Work is an essential part of life. For starters we are judged by our careers. Go to a party sometime and the first thing people ask after an introduction is 'so what do you do?' If your job is prestigious they admire you, if it's lucrative they resent you and if it's satisfying they respect you a lot. We sometimes hate to get out of bed on a Monday morning but deep down inside we are grateful. Work pays the bills, keeps us busy and gives us a sense of security. Sometimes a false sense of security...

Our ancestors worked hard. Civilisations have been built by bare hardworking hands. Work shouldn't define us and yet it tells a part of the story. It's what grown-ups do; what respectable individuals should aspire to. However, nowadays more and more people crave to make a living doing what they genuinely enjoy. It's not the preserve of singers and dancers only. It's a birthright. As loving relationships satisfy our desire to be loved, fulfilling work meets the need we all have- the need to express ourselves; to make a difference.

If you're fed up with meaningless routine, you have the right to forge a different path. For instance, 'movie stars' did not really exist until after 1910. Centuries ago actors were one of the most poorly paid professionals on the face of the earth. An actor was the equivalent of a clown, not the sort of person you could take very seriously. A lot of these talented people lived in debt, worked without pay and endured ridicule. Gradually a handful of pioneers began to change our perception of the industry. Although many actors still struggle today, a good number are extremely wealthy. Some have even gone on to become political leaders and entrepreneurs. They influence what we wear, what we eat, how we live.

I'm going to share with you 5 steps to making a living doing work that doesn't seem like work for the most part. You can take the word 'starving' out of starving artist, you can turn any hobby, habit, skill or craft into a decent livelihood. Bored with your day job? You can change that. Perhaps you've got children and want flexible work that allows you to be the best parent you can be? Create it. Want some extra income on the side? Go for it. There's no better motivator than satisfying work. With a bit of courage and these 5 steps, you can have the best of both worlds.

1. Find what makes you tick- On a sheet of paper list your talents, hobbies, unique life experiences, educational background and practical skills. What does your dream career look like? What sort of work would make you truly happy? How can your life experiences, education and practical skills contribute toward creating your desired lifestyle? Thoughtfully write down the answers to these questions. If you require further insight, get some feedback from family and friends as well. Work with what you've got. For instance, if you love gardening, consider setting up shop as a florist. If you are a lover of the outdoors and don't like the idea of being stuck behind the counter, you can do without a shop altogether. How? Invest in land, seeds, gardening equipment and a decent website. Do some marketing- perhaps positioning yourself as an organic farmer who supplies flora straight from the source. When you receive orders via cyberspace, ship the plants off. With proper planning and execution, anything can be achieved.

2. Get refined- When crude oil is drilled out of the earth's crust is it supplied to gas stations right away? No one shells out their hard earned money to amateurs. Work on your skills so that you can compete with other professionals. Better still, aim to offer the best value to your customers. For instance, if you dream of making a living as a fashion designer, learn from the best in the industry. At the very least, go on a refresher course or practice devotedly.

3. Find a need- Sometimes people assume that there is an instant market for the products and services they offer. Okay, so you really enjoy folk singing or writing poetry. Is there a sizeable demand or at least growing appetite for your craft? If you have faith in your work, press on by all means. The world needs pioneers alright but be prepared to make a lot of sacrifices and accept the fact that change may come in another era. Vincent Van Gogh's paintings are worth a fortune today but he died a pauper in the year 1890. On the contrary, Picasso lived a life of affluence- perhaps walking a path paved by prior artists. If you plan to pay your mortgage in the mean time, be willing to think outside the box. For instance, greeting card companies are always on the look out for verse; consider supplying lyrics to bespoke card makers whilst you write your literary masterpiece. Are you an aspiring musician? TV and movie studios are always in need of royalty free intro music. Consider catering to such hungry markets whilst you put finishing touches to your debut album.

4. Sell to that need- Take time to study trends and assess potential markets. You don't want to invest precious time and money crafting a product, only to find out that demand isn't steady. You want the need (for whatever you plan to sell) to be as regular as your utility bill. One can't go wrong in the food industry for instance because whatever happens people have to eat. In order to serve their customers, cooks have to buy crockery from the manufacturing industry. People who eat also have to defecate at some point and that's where toilet roll production comes in. Think strategically. Seek to meet a genuinely pressing need or at least have the ability to convince your target audience that they can't do without your offering. Again, determine the need and sell to it.

5. Stay focused- Always remember that your primary objective was to 'make a living doing what you love'. Don't get so caught up in red tape or profit making that you forget to enjoy yourself. Of course running a business of your own will never be all fun and games but if you are in the right line of work, you should feel passion and fulfilment despite the hassle. Having said that, life is a journey. People grow; circumstances and needs change. Time may come when you have to move on to yet another challenge. We live in the age of diversity and opportunity, don't be afraid of trying something new but strive for excellence in all that you do.

So that's it- 5 steps to making your dreams come true. But whilst self help articles make for excellent reading, it's extremely vital that you 'take action right away'. Good things no longer come to those who wait around.

About the Author

Ọgọ Ọgbata is a writer, speaker and founder of the inspirational website http://www.creativityandsense.com . A lifestyle expert, she empowers people to create more fulfilling lives by discovering, developing and harnessing their many talents. A variety of helpful articles, FREE resources and specialist business tools are available on her site. Respond to this article by sending a brief email to: ogo-ogbata@aweber.com.