Volunteer Abroad with a Clean Conscience

How to become a Responsible Traveler
Written by: Stephen Knight | Distributed: 2008-02-22 | Word Count: 796 | Page Views: 842 | Votes: 4 | Rating: 1.50
Guidance for anyone looking to travel in a way that lessens their impact on the environment and provides genuine benefits for conservation and local people.

The Importance Of Conservation Volunteers In Latin America
Written by: Stephen Knight | Distributed: 2006-05-24 | Word Count: 460 | Page Views: 1600 | Votes: 7 | Rating: 2.57
There is little doubt that nature conservation and wildlife protection are growing areas of activity in Latin America. However, conservation efforts still face difficult social, economic, and environmental challenges.

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How to Write a Resume - Simple and Complex at the Same Time
Written by: Rebecca Hawkes | Distributed: 2010-12-09 | Word Count: 438 | Page Views: 1178 | Votes: 4 | Rating: 3.75
Writing an effective resume is as much a creative art as it is a logical puzzle. How do you take 500-600 words and make them jump out and scream "hire me" to an employer? It's a skill that needs constant refining.

3 Cutting Edge Steps Show You The Real Way To Make Money Online
Written by: Ryan Parenti | Distributed: 2010-11-16 | Word Count: 742 | Page Views: 900
Tens of thousands of people all over the globe are quietly cashing in on what may be the only recession proof industry -- at the very least it's one of few industries maintaining consistent and enormous growth! These people... well, these are just regular folks who have decided they want some extra income and have turned to information publishing for profit (staggering profit). Here is how they do it.

The Perspective of Dawn
Written by: Barbara Wulf MS, ACC, CPCC | Distributed: 2010-03-15 | Word Count: 560 | Page Views: 1054
For years, I have been a night owl as opposed to an early bird. I embrace beautiful sunsets, bur rarely, on purpose, strive to witness a glorious sunrise. Recently while on a Caribbean cruise, with Diane Ackerman's book in hand, I challenged myself to be an early riser to discover the beauty of sunrise rather than my standard, sunset. It was a chance to try a different perspective. And, it was rather enjoyable.

The Top Ten Mistakes Made in Job Interviews and How to Avoid Them
Written by: Cecile Peterkin | Distributed: 2010-03-11 | Word Count: 650 | Page Views: 1504 | Votes: 1 | Rating: 3.00
A job interview is your chance to shine. Now that you've been given this opportunity, it's critical that you don't waste it. Here are the top ten mistakes made in job interviews and how to avoid them.

The Decline and Fall of the Retirement Empire
Written by: Irene A. Majchrzak | Distributed: 2010-03-10 | Word Count: 1317 | Page Views: 1111
"I have a pension and it'll have to be enough!" As a financial Advisor over the past 10 years I have often heard this statement. It was difficult 10 years ago to explain to future retirees why this was an impossible belief to hold. 10 years ago no one would believe the changes that would occur in our world view.

Plan Ahead: Your Personal Body Art May Carry An Unforeseen Cost
Written by: Eileen Howerton | Distributed: 2010-02-25 | Word Count: 532 | Page Views: 1047
Over half of all tattoos that are given each year are spontaneous, and given without plan or thought. While these tattoos seemed like a great idea at the time, many young people are finding out that these tattoos are costing them more than the charge to have them put on.

New Year Still Is A Time Of Uncertainty For Economy
Written by: Barbara Wulf MS, ACC, CPCC | Distributed: 2010-02-02 | Word Count: 509 | Page Views: 1129
As we look back on the first decade of the new millennium, we realize in many ways it was a dud and disappointment. We witnessed the World Trade Towers being toppled with senseless terrorism. We closed the decade with the toppling of the global economy that resulted in high unemployment and massive job loss for young and old, skilled and unskilled.

She's After Your Money
Written by: Scott Bywater | Distributed: 2009-12-14 | Word Count: 460 | Page Views: 837 | Votes: 1 | Rating: 0.00
Who would you rather be? The guy who had just managed to inherit a tidy sum from a bank before he left and had $700,000 in the bank... but had no money and limited skill? Or the guy who had invested the last five years of his life to gain the knowledge to practice as a specialist in this country with highly sought after skills. Many people would probably say the first guy.

Job Searching and Staying Marketable in a Recession
Written by: Cecile Peterkin | Distributed: 2009-08-11 | Word Count: 507 | Page Views: 1264 | Votes: 8 | Rating: 1.63
Job searching is never fun, nor is it something that is particularly comfortable for the majority of people out there. It can be frustrating, but ultimately, it can prove to be an extremely rewarding experience. There are additional challenges that exist, however, when it comes to job searching in a recession. Here are some helpful tips to ensure you'll be successful.

The LPI Certification Is The De Facto Standard For Linux Professionals
Written by: Frank Pines | Distributed: 2009-07-10 | Word Count: 543 | Page Views: 1395 | Votes: 9 | Rating: 1.89
With its certification programs, the Linux Professional Institute (LPI) has constantly raised the bar of excellence. It has continuously provided support to Linux professionals to meet the industry demands for expert skills. LPI has been acknowledged universally as a leader in providing professional help with Linux, Open Source, and Free Software.

Why Becoming a Pharmacist Means You Don't Have to Worry About Student Loans
Written by: Jennifer Charleston | Distributed: 2008-09-26 | Word Count: 692 | Page Views: 26236 | Votes: 89 | Rating: 3.18
So you want to become a pharmacist but are not sure where to start? Unlike other careers, there really is only one way to go about becoming a pharmacist. And that is to attend a university and gain a degree. For this reason all prospective pharmacists must have fantastic study abilities as well as the commitment to see out a long six year degree.

10 Killer Job Interview Questions and Answers
Written by: Carole Martin | Distributed: 2006-10-04 | Word Count: 1094 | Page Views: 10568 | Votes: 49 | Rating: 2.55
Behind every interview question there is a concern or another question. Your job is to process the question thinking about what the interviewer's concern might be. In other words, why is the interviewer asking you this question?

Why a Nursing Career is the Most Highly Rewarding Career You Can Choose
Written by: Jennifer Charleston | Distributed: 2008-10-06 | Word Count: 766 | Page Views: 7554 | Votes: 20 | Rating: 3.20
Nursing careers provide a richly rewarding career option. If you enjoy helping people and making a difference in their lives, then nursing is a wonderful career choice for you.

Job Interview Answers - What To Say If You Got Fired
Written by: Bob Firestone | Distributed: 2007-03-12 | Word Count: 747 | Page Views: 7551 | Votes: 17 | Rating: 2.71
Have you ever been fired from a job? Use these winning job interview answers to beat this tough question and get hired into the job you want.

How to Know if You'll Make a Good Police Officer
Written by: Jennifer Charleston | Distributed: 2008-09-24 | Word Count: 789 | Page Views: 7399 | Votes: 26 | Rating: 3.15
Becoming a police officer means you'll be taking on the most noble of jobs. Police officers are highly respected members of any community who risk their life daily in order to protect citizens. For this reason, becoming a police officer can be risky although very exciting. No two days are ever the same for a police officer out in the field.

Questions You Should Ask During The Job Interview
Written by: Carole Martin | Distributed: 2006-09-14 | Word Count: 680 | Page Views: 6502 | Votes: 13 | Rating: 2.69
At some point, usually at the conclusion of the interview, you may be asked, "Do you have any questions?" A common answer to this question is, "No, I think you've covered everything very well." This is the wrong answer!

One Star that Doesn't Need to Shine: The truth behind the Order of the Eastern Star
Written by: Siobhan Gamble | Distributed: 2007-07-09 | Word Count: 831 | Page Views: 5085 | Votes: 18 | Rating: 1.22
Standing firm by the side of the organization that many of us know as Freemasonry, is a woman's auxiliary which was founded in 1868 known as the Order of the Eastern Star. It is the largest Fraternal Organization in the world. Also known as the "Star", OES is only open to women with specific Masonic affiliation and men who are Master Masons.

The Pros and Cons of Teaching Abroad
Written by: Justin Burch | Distributed: 2006-10-31 | Word Count: 720 | Page Views: 4747 | Votes: 19 | Rating: 3.05
As it has been said, teaching abroad isn't for everybody. Each program you will encounter will require some prerequisites and the proper attitude, but will offer unique challenges and personal incentives to the right individual. Here is an impartial analysis of opportunities confronting both sides of the arguments you need to consider before deciding to teach abroad

There's More to Culinary Arts Than Being a Chef
Written by: Jennifer Charleston | Distributed: 2008-10-09 | Word Count: 797 | Page Views: 3911 | Votes: 15 | Rating: 2.93
Culinary arts is simply the art of cooking. Working in the field of culinary arts usually involves preparing meals which not only taste good, but look great too.

Pieces of Gold in Those Job Postings
Written by: Carole Martin | Distributed: 2006-06-22 | Word Count: 452 | Page Views: 3518 | Votes: 5 | Rating: 2.00
Job Postings are "pieces of gold." They are your customer's wish lists. Any sales person would tell you that in order to sell someone something you have to know what they need. Read through job postings to find out what your customer (the employer) is looking for - what is the need?

You Give What You Get In Your Career
Written by: Deborah Brown-Volkman | Distributed: 2007-01-23 | Word Count: 653 | Page Views: 1560 | Votes: 6 | Rating: 3.83
How do you treat the people you work with? Do you say hello in the morning or stare at something else as you walk by? Are you friendly or aloof? Are you only nice to those that you deem as necessary or can further your career?

Create Success-With Whatever You Have! 7 Practices for Creating What Matters Most In Life And Work
Written by: Bruce Elkin | Distributed: 2007-12-25 | Word Count: 1103 | Page Views: 2286 | Votes: 11 | Rating: 3.73
Seven Practices For Creating Almost Anything -- These 7 practices are no magic formula. But they will help you create outstanding results-with whatever you start with.

Online Medical Assistant Schools
Written by: Mark Stout, BSc, MD | Distributed: 2008-06-05 | Word Count: 399 | Page Views: 1951 | Votes: 6 | Rating: 3.67
Medical assistants perform administrative and clinical tasks to keep the offices of physicians, podiatrists, chiropractors, and other health practitioners running smoothly. The duties of medical assistants vary from office to office, depending on the location and size of the practice and the practitioner's specialty.

Federal Jobs Are Plentiful
Written by: Benji O. Anosike | Distributed: 2009-02-26 | Word Count: 1351 | Page Views: 1340 | Votes: 8 | Rating: 3.63
Think there are no job hiring anywhere in america today? Have you tried to job search in one place? Truth is, there are plenty of federal jobs with the federal government right now, with even increased worker hiring scheduled. And here's how and where!

You Gotta Go Through
Written by: Deborah Brown-Volkman | Distributed: 2007-04-25 | Word Count: 676 | Page Views: 1967 | Votes: 7 | Rating: 3.57
Are you facing a situation in your career that you thought you'd never face? Working in a job that you are overqualified for? Reporting to a boss that doesn't get or like you? Unemployed after years of hard work? Interviewing endlessly when in the past jobs came to you?

Interviewing And The Electric Toothbrush
Written by: Carole Martin | Distributed: 2007-01-18 | Word Count: 697 | Page Views: 1617 | Votes: 9 | Rating: 3.56
Many electric toothbrushes have a shut off mechanism that turns off the toothbrush after two minutes of brushing – which is the time that someone decided was enough teeth-brushing for any one period.

How To Get What You Want In Your Career
Written by: Deborah Brown-Volkman | Distributed: 2006-09-26 | Word Count: 619 | Page Views: 1588 | Votes: 10 | Rating: 3.50
We all have something that we want in our career. Some people see potential where they work, so they want a big promotion and a large raise. Other people are ready for a change, so they want a different job or a new career. What do you want?

Considering a Graphic Design Career? Here's What You Absolutely Must Know
Written by: Jennifer Charleston | Distributed: 2008-09-11 | Word Count: 832 | Page Views: 2498 | Votes: 9 | Rating: 3.44
Does a career as a graphic designer appeal to you? If so, you're not alone. This career path is becoming a popular one due to the fact that many students now have easy access to affordable graphic design programs at home. Many students are taking up graphic design as a hobby and then choose to later further their skill with a solid education in graphic design.

Lindsay Lohan's Peers May Choose Floriculture Careers
Written by: Wesley Berry, AAF | Distributed: 2008-04-03 | Word Count: 503 | Page Views: 2535 | Votes: 7 | Rating: 3.43
Unlike actress Lindsay Lohan, most twenty-something-year-olds are spending a great deal of time thinking about career choices. Though Lohan has been acting for many years now, friends she grew up with who are not in the entertainment business are in the midst of their college education years or are beginning jobs in the "real world." With the millions of career possibilities out there, it can be very difficult to decide which path to take. One path available to Lohan's peers is a career in the floriculture industry.

Successful Federal Resume Writing Tips
Written by: Jason Kay | Distributed: 2007-01-17 | Word Count: 1108 | Page Views: 1989 | Votes: 7 | Rating: 3.43
Applying for a federal job may seem a bit intimidating, due to the long list of special requirements regarding your application. One of the requirements is a resume in a certain format, known as a federal resume.