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Guide to Medical & Dental Schools

Medicine as a Career - On Being A Physician, Why Study Medicine?, The Reality Of A Physician's Career, Preparing for College - High School: An Overview, Program Of High School Studies, Evaluating A College, Selecting A College, Preparing for Medical School - Program Of College Studies, Succeeding In College, Extracurricular And Summer Activities, The Premedical Advisor And/or Committee, Applying to Medical School - General Considerations, Selection Factors, The Application Process, Recommendations, The Interview, The Selection Process, The Medical College Admission Test (MCAT) - Overview Of The Mcat, Importance Of The Mcat, Contents Of The Mcat, Preparing For The Mcat…

Job Search, Job Interview Questions, & Job Interview Tips

Simple Truths About Job Interviews - The Many Types Of Job Interviews, The Three Ps Of Job Interviewing, Summary, Résumé Writing Roadblocks - Be Selective And Careful With Your Résumé Content, Caution: Résumé Typos Ahead!, Oh, The Tangled Web We Weave…, Simple Truths about Wardrobe and Grooming for Your Job Interview - Tips From The Pros, Understand The Corporate Culture, General Tips About Personal Grooming, Wardrobe And Grooming Tips For Women, Cover Letter Casualties - Beware Of Ego Overkill, Proof, Proof, And Proof Some More, No Room For Excuses In The Cover Letter…

Doctor Job Description

Different Kinds of Doctors, What It Takes to Be a Doctor, What Doctors Do, Meet A Doctor, For Further Exploration, About the Author…

Resumes, Resume Examples, Cover Letters, Curriculum Vitae, Cover Letter & Resume Help

Resumes for Accounting, Banking, and Finance Careers - Keywords And Keywords Phrases For Accounting, Banking, And Finance Resumes, Cover Letters for Accounting, Banking, and Finance Careers - Keywords And Keywords Phrases For Accounting, Banking, And Finance Cover Letters, Resumes for Administrative and Clerical Careers - Keywords And Keywords Phrases For Administrative And Clerical Resumes, Cover Letters for Administrative and Clerical Careers - Keywords And Keywords Phrases For Administrative And Clerical Cover Letters, Resumes for Government Careers - Keywords And Keywords Phrases For Government Resumes, Cover Letters for Government Careers - Keywords And Keywords Phrases For Government Cover Letters…

Librarian Job Description

Different Kinds of Librarians, What Do Librarians Do?, What It Takes to Be a Librarian, Meet a Librarian, For Further Exploration, About the Author…

Musician Job Description

Different Kinds of Musicians, What It Takes to Be a Musician, What Musicians Do, Meet a Musician, For Further Exploration, About the Author…

Teacher Job Description

Different Kinds of Teachers, What It Takes to Be a Teacher, Life in the Classroom, Meet a Teacher, For Further Exploration, About the Author…

Veterinarian Job Description

From Parakeets to Palominos, What It Takes to Be a Veterinarian, In the Clinic and at the Zoo, Meet a Veterinarian, For Further Exploration, About the Author…

Writer Job Description

Types of Writers, What It Takes to Be a Writer, What Writers Do, Meet a Writer, For Further Exploration, About the Author…

Computer Programmer Job Description

Types of Computer Programmers, What It Takes to Be a Programmer, What Computer Programmers Do, Meet a Computer Programmer, For Further Exploration, About the Author…

Careers in the Music Business

COMPOSING—SONGWRITING - Songwriter For Recording Artists: Composer • Lyricist • Songwriter • Writer, Composer/songwriter For Film And Television: Composer • Lyricist • Songwriter • Writer (film And Television), MUSIC PUBLISHING - Executive Office: Chief Executive Officer • President • Vice President/general Manager (major Music Publisher), RECORD COMPANY - Executive Office (major Or Large Label): Chief Operating Officer • President, President/general Manager • Vice President/general Manager, RECORD DISTRIBUTION GROUPS AND RETAIL - Distribution: Senior Vice President • Vice President (sales), Retail: Retailer • On-line Retailer • On-line Store Vice President • Manager Of Music…

Careers in Film and Television

WRITERS - Job Title: Writer/producer, Job Titles: Writer; Executive Story Editor, Job Title: Screenwriter, Writer, PRODUCERS AND THE PRODUCTION OFFICE - Job Title: Executive Producer, Feature Films, Job Title: Line Producer, Job Title: Producer—television, DIRECTORS AND ASSISTANT DIRECTORS - Job Title: Director, Job Title: First Assistant Director, 1st Ad, Or Assistant Director, LOCATIONS AND TRANSPORTATION - Job Title: Location Manager, Job Title: Transportation Coordinator, Job Title: Transportation Office Coordinator Or Transportation Accountant, ART DEPARTMENT - Job Title: Production Designer, Job Title: Production Designer, Commercials, Job Title: Art Director…

Employment Trends

The American Workforce: 2004–14 - PROJECTED CHANGES IN LABOR FORCE PARTICIPATION, INDUSTRY EMPLOYMENT, OCCUPATIONAL EMPLOYMENT, DETAILED OCCUPATIONS, New Trends and Developments in Employment Law Job Description, Career as a New Trends and Developments in Employment Law, Salary, Employment - BASIC FEDERAL RIGHTS, LIMITATIONS ON EMPLOYERS' RIGHTS, ADDITIONAL LEGAL EMPLOYMENT ISSUES, ENDING THE EMPLOYMEN, Employment Opportunities at Home - THE INFORMATION AGE, TYPES OF HOME-BASED WORKERS, ENTREPRENEURS, INDEPENDENT CONTRACTORS, Health in the Workplace - ROLE OF EMPLOYEE HEALTH SERVICES, COMPLIANCE WITH STATE AND FEDERAL REGULATIONS…

Law Job Interviews

How to Do Your Homework - Educate Yourself About Practice Areas, Transactional Vs. Litigation, Pick An Area, Sources Of Information, What to Bring to the Interview - The Packet, Resume, Writing Samples, Transcripts, References, What Not To Bring, What to Wear - Dress Conservatively, Wear A Traditional Suit, Just Say No To Business Casual, Shirts, Ties, How to Sell Yourself Effectively - Emphasize Your Strong Points, Address Your Weak Points, Answer The “why” Question, Distinguish Yourself, Body Language and Demeanor - Find The Right Balance Of Confidence, Try Not To Be Nervous, Engage Your Interviewer, Tell A Story…

Career Advice: Career 101 for Recent Graduates, New Hires, and Would-be Corporate Climbers

Find Yourself, Find a Paycheck - The Panic Button, The Self-assessment Journey, Your Corporate Persona, Scoping The Field, Working the Crowd - Getting To Know The Boss, The Corporate Social Scene, Working Your Net, Using Social Networks, The Purposeful Workday - Where Has All The Time Gone?, Saying No, Battling Procrastination, You, Too, Can Be The “organized One”, Check Your Attitude at the Door - No, You're Not Crazy, Combating Negativity, Reach Out And Touch Your Emotions, People Management - Enlisting Cooperation, A Touch Of Sweetness, Creating Positive Relationships, Dealing With Difficult People…

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