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First Day on the Job

Wednesday, April 15th, 2009

Going to college for a certain career may not necessarily mean that each individual will know exactly what their duties will be. Preparing for that first job after college graduation has many things in store for these students turned professionals. Depending on where their job is will depend ...

What to Expect When Filing for Unemployment

Thursday, April 9th, 2009

If your former company had been paying into Social Security on your behalf, you will be eligible to receive unemployment for a predetermined amount of time, based on how long you were at your former place of employment. Once you are let go of your job, you need to make ...

pharmacy technician job description

Wednesday, March 4th, 2009

Being a pharmacy technician is a great profession to consider if you are good with numbers, eager to help others, and can work happily alongside other co-workers. Some employers will issue a pharmacy technician job description and include on-the-job training if you’re keen to get a quick start. The good ...

dental assistant exam

Sunday, February 8th, 2009

Around thirty American States recognize the Dental Assisting National Board * as the regulatory body for conducting the certified dental assistant exam. The institute offers certified * courses for being qualified as Certified Dental Assistant, Certified Orthodontic Assistant and Certified Dental Practice Management Administrator. Apart from these courses and exams ...

medical assistant test

Tuesday, November 25th, 2008

One of the certifications that a medical assistant can acquire is the American Association of Medical Assistants (AAMA) Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) certification. Employers like to see medical assistants with this certification as they are aware that anyone who has earned this qualification has a good solid knowledge base in ...

Choosing Your Cooking Programs to Advance Your Career

Thursday, October 23rd, 2008

There are a lot of different classes offered at most culinary schools and honestly not all cooking programs are suitable for everyone. If you have no interest in baking then there is really no reason to devote much time to these classes. Similarly, if you are only interested ...

online paralegal training

Monday, September 29th, 2008

For those wanting to get a paralegal education and who have little time available for it because they  are already doing a job, online paralegal training will be their best option. Doing this they can get an online paralegal certificate by doing one of the several accredited online paralegal courses ...

Administrative Assistant Vs. Legal Secretary

Saturday, September 27th, 2008

There is a slight difference between a legal administrative assistants and a legal secretary. When you are an administrative assistant, you can work in that capacity for any sort of company because you are working for your employer in the capacity of someone who assists their employer. Sometimes for one man ...

How Do I Become An SOA Member?

Thursday, September 4th, 2008

I am an actuarial student, and I am actually just getting started on my degree. I have seen a lot of references to the Society of Actuaries, and I want to find out more information about how to become a member. I know that it is not easy. This is ...

Occupational Therapy Job Description

Wednesday, July 23rd, 2008

The work of occupational therapists involves helping people with conditions that are physically, mentally, developmentally, or emotionally disabling. So what does an occupational therapist do exactly? The goal is to improve such individuals' ability to perform basic daily tasks, overcome problems socializing, or even help them get integrated in ...