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Read through the Job Search Strategies listed below to learn how to coordinate your job search. It takes a concentrated effort to discover what you want to get out of a job and find a job that meets your personal requirements. Assessing your skills and how they can benefit you in the job search is an important step that will allow you to gain confidence and discover your true strengths. Once you are aware of what you want in a career, what the requirements are for that field, and how your skills match up with the requirements, you will be better prepared to apply for positions in that career and find success in future jobs. A successful job search strategy involves setting goals and sticking to them. If you want to send out ten resumes a week, then you need to know where to look to find the open positions. If you want to work for a specific company, then you need to make the right contacts and have persistence. An important factor is networking, or making contacts and cold calling, to find people who know about open positions in your field, what it takes to make it in the career, and how to impress hiring managers at specific companies.
You will learn that your resume is a tool that speaks for you and is often the factor that determines if you will receive a call for an interview. There are even more rules and tips for having a successful interview and follow-up. Did you know that you are supposed to dress professionally no matter how casual the company is and that you should send a thank-you note after every interview? By learning the do's and don'ts of the job search, you can cut down the time it takes to find a rewarding job.
Follow these steps to give yourself the edge!
- Determine Your Career Objectives
- Develop a Strategy For Your Job Search
- Learn to Network and Market Yourself
- Create a Professional Resume-Get Your Foot in the Door!
- Have a Successful Interview and Follow-up
Step 1: Determine Your Career Objectives
1. Find out what the requirements are for a job in your prospective field
You can be as specific as you need to be. There may be general requirements that all employees in the field must possess, like knowledge of certain topics or procedures, and there may be requirements that come with a particular title or company, including proficiency in different software applications and previous experience. By doing the research on skills, qualifications, and knowledge that are necessary to obtain a job in your desired field, you will have a better sense of how to shape your resume and a greater perspective on whether or not it is the career path you want to take. You can also identify holes in your resume where you might need more experience; an education is only one part of the picture. Internships and volunteer work are great ways to get necessary or added experience. www.internjobs.com has a search engine and www.internships.com offers internship guides by region. Sometimes an internship can result in a full-time position if you prove your capabilities. If you are not currently employed during the job search you may need to take on a part-time or temporary position for financial support. Try to look for something flexible so you will have enough time to spend on the job search, go on interviews, and make contacts. The part-time work can help to broaden your skill set and qualifications, so look for something that will be relevant or resume-building. You will also have work history to talk about during an interview instead of large gaps in your resume. Stay on top of any changes in your field so your knowledge will be current when you apply for a job.
2. Analyze your skill set
It can be helpful and enlightening to sit down with a pen and paper and put into writing the skills you think you have mastered through your education, previous work experience, internships, volunteering, or extracurricular activities. You should also consider any major achievements and the personal attributes or skills that helped you to accomplish these objectives. Some skills can be intangible, like confidence and the ability to communicate well with others, and some may be very technical, like typing. Knowing the range of skills that you have acquired will be very useful in the resume writing process and during interviews, so keep both the written and mental list handy. You will be able to focus your job search based on what you have done and what tasks you know you can handle. Take a free assessment test and discover your strengths and best job matches.
3. Assess what is really important to have in a future job
Think about the things in a work environment that will be necessary or meaningful to you; it will guide your job search and determine which jobs you should apply for or accept. Many people consider monetary needs the most important consideration when looking for a job. Salary Calculators and Salary Surveys can reveal how much a certain position usually makes in different cities around the country. Visit Career Wizard, JobStar Central's Salary Information page or Salary.com to see examples. You should also consider whether relocation is an option, and how much you will need to earn in another city to keep the same standard of living. See how far your current salary would go in another city. Another way to determine the minimum amount you would have to make to keep or improve your standard of living is by filling out a chart with all of your necessary and optional expenses. www.susanireland.com has a nice chart to help you determine your salary range.
The work environment you enter can also have a great impact on your enjoyment of the job and your productivity level. Does it matter if your place of work is pleasant and your coworkers are welcoming and team-oriented? Do you want to work only from home? Is the job aligned with your personal values? Will you develop the skills you need for now and the future? Will you be expected to accomplish various tasks daily, or will you work on long-term projects? Will you have to work nights and weekends? All of these things should be taken into account with the financial aspects of a job. You should choose a position that will provide enough stimulation or challenge, and allow for advancement in position or pay. A final thought on job compensation is that money is not the only thing for which you are working. You may be willing to take a cut in pay for better benefits. Medical, dental, and vision insurance for you and your family may be as essential as a paycheck. You should also consider if yearly raises, paid vacation and sick days, daycare, commuting expenses, retirement and 401 plans are essential or can be used as bargaining chips for accepting a lower salary.
4. Find out what certifications are available in your field
Obtaining a certification can be a great addition for your resume. However, they are not always an option for people in entry-level positions. Research which certifications are available and what the requirements are to take them. Some may entail sitting for an exam, becoming part of an organization, taking additional classes or training, or working in the field for a certain number of years. If you are unable to become certified in the area that you want now, keep it in mind for the future and make it a goal to become certified when you have met the requirements.
5. Find a career counselor
If you are unsure of how to proceed with setting goals and starting the career search, consider getting some professional help. For a fee, career counselors can give you guidance when transitioning to a new career or advancing in a current one. You can find help for the entire process; from setting up a strategy for your job search, creating a resume, learning to market and network yourself, to preparing for a winning interview.
The following links are for sites that specialize in career counseling:
How to find a career counselor
- National Career Development Association
- Career Counselors Consortium
- CareerCoach
- CareerJoy: The Career Coaching Company
- CareerPlanner.com
Step 2: Develop a Strategy for Your Job Search
1. Discover where the jobs are located and which companies are hiring
Thorough research will be necessary in this stage of the job hunt. Knowing more about a company you are interested in will give you an edge on the competition. The career you choose to research and the jobs you apply for should align as closely as possible with your skill set, interests, and career objectives. By searching local listings in the paper and online you can familiarize yourself with the job market. Keep in mind that this is only one strategy, and that most jobs today are found through contacts and by actively networking (this will be discussed under Step 4 ). The larger the salary and the better the position, the more likely it is that you won't find an online listing. If you are just starting, however, search engines like Monster.com and CareerBuilder.com are great for allowing you to search by job category, keywords, and location.
Professional associations' membership directories, professional journals, newsletters, business directories, temp agencies, the local library, religious leaders, and even the telephone book are resources for locating companies in your field. You may also have an interest in a certain organization, and companies are listing jobs on their own websites in increasing numbers. You may be able to submit a resume electronically that the company can review and keep on file, even if they are not currently hiring. You can also use employment services run by local and state government, non-profit agencies, headhunters, or recruiters to help do some of the workload for you.
i-recruit.com has recruiting firms listed by specialty and location.
2. Set goals for yourself
By setting goals for yourself, you can feel a sense of accomplishment as you go through the job search process. Looking for a job is a full-time job in itself, and should be recognized as such. There are many factors that affect how long a job search will take. The economy, job availability in your field, your level of motivation and action, and the need for someone with your qualifications will help determine how long it takes to find a job. It is realistic to assume that many months may pass during the searching and interviewing phases. With today's job market nothing is ever certain, but you should look at each day as a new opportunity. You can set up general or specific goals by using a handwritten list, calendar, or day planner. Your goals may involve how many employers you want to contact, how many people in the field you want to meet, how many job leads you want to find, how many resumes you would like to send out each day/week/month, or how you can plan to market yourself. It may seem like the more you can do the better, but remember that all of your inquiries, searches, resume mailings, or job postings should be purposeful and bring you closer to finding a job that you actually want.
Step 3: Learn to Network and Market Yourself
1. How to Network (Surprise – You probably already do it!)
Networking is often considered the number one way to find a job and obtain an interview. Some companies would rather bring in a person that someone on their staff recommends for an interview before they go through the time and expense of paying for a classified ad, making multiple phone calls, and interviewing multiple people. You may be surprised to find that you know people who can give you information on unlisted job openings. They either work where you would like to work or know someone who works where you would like to work. It may be the person who sits next to you on your commute or the person in line behind you at the coffee shop. You never know when you may meet a potential contact, so always try to make a good first impression.
You can increase your odds of meeting contacts by talking regularly with your friends, neighbors, and former coworkers and by joining social groups, volunteer groups, and professional associations. Trade and professional organizations, as well as career fairs, are excellent ways to meet people working in the career you're pursuing. You should find an organized way to keep track of the people you've spoken with and any leads you've acquired. You can also make goals for how many people you want to contact in a day or in a week. Keep in mind that anyone who offers his or her assistance has earned the right to ask for yours in the future. Thank you notes are a nice gesture to those who have given their time and advice. Also, any current coworkers who know about your job search should be held to confidentiality.
Another method of networking is to send your resume with a letter of inquiry to any companies for which you are interested in working. The letter should be very professional; you can use the standard letter or cover letter format. Address your letter to the Human Resources Director if you can find his or her name, or the equivalent person who would be in charge of hiring in your field of expertise. State what your interest is in the company and why you would like to work there. Do your research so that you sound familiar with their business. You can ask for your resume to be kept on file for future job openings if there are none available at the present. There may be a position open that you can interview for, but if you receive a letter of decline, call to thank the hiring manager for their time and consideration. While on the phone, ask politely if they know one or two people you could contact. You might be surprised that you can find additional contacts this way. If you make a good impression on the phone, the hiring manager may keep you in mind for future jobs. If they are unwilling to give you an interview or contacts, they may consent to an informational interview for you to ask questions about the career and what hiring managers are looking for in candidates.
2. Use the Internet to your advantage
Online discussion boards can be a great way to meet potential contacts. Mailing lists, community forums, and chat rooms can be found on various websites, like:
- www.vault.com
- www.myplan.com/careers
- my.monster.com/communities/default.aspx
- groups.yahoo.com
- www.delphiforums.com
- www.linkedin.com
- http://www.boston.com/jobs/advice/
or through Internet Service Providers like AOL and MSN. You can post questions for others to answer or try to make contacts with others using the discussion boards and chat rooms, although it is always better to direct your inquiries at specific people instead of the general group. If you are able to get a person's contact information or email address, you should let them know how you found their name (through a mutual acquaintance, on a website, etc.), how you think they might be able to help you (they work in the field you want to work in or at the company you want to work for), and ask them for more information. Make the email personal, yet professional, and send it to their email instead of posting on a discussion board. Refrain from sending anyone your resume. At this point you are trying to find information and gain their trust. It does not hurt to try contacting as many people as possible; you can continue emailing those who prove to be informative and helpful.
3. Market yourself to prospective employers
All of the brainstorming you did on companies you would like to work for and how your skill set would be valuable to those companies comes into play with marketing. Marketing is the same thing as "selling" yourself to a potential company or hiring manager. Before you enter the resume writing and interviewing stages, you should learn the essentials of marketing yourself. You can greatly improve your chances of success if you learn to use words and phrases that set your skills, abilities, and accomplishments apart from the other candidates. Try to think of at least one thing that might make you unique or set you apart from others, as long as it is something that would benefit the employer. It sounds much better to say that you were able to surpass sales quotas, using specific numbers or percentages for examples, and express how that positively affected your company's bottom line, then to simply say that you met or exceeded your goals. Don't simply mention that you can work well independently or in groups, give examples of times when you did and how you had a positive impact.
It can work to your advantage to use examples of how you were successful in past jobs. Some interviewers will even ask you to describe your greatest challenges and accomplishments. It is better to think about the specifics now so you will feel more comfortable speaking or writing about them. You also need to seriously think about where you see yourself going with the positions you are seeking. Interviewers will also ask where you see yourself in five to ten years. Do you want to get promoted and move up the ladder? Do you want to continuously gain insight in the field so you can expand your responsibilities? Do you want to take more training or go back to school so you can be a larger asset to your employer? These are questions that you should ask yourself before you enter a job, not just to prove to employers that you are right for the job, but also to prove it to yourself. The most important thing to remember is that you can be a valuable asset and you can convey your value to interviewers.
If you set up any informational interviews through networking, researched potential companies and employers, or did any research on the trends in your field (the U.S. Department of Labor's Occupational Outlook Handbook is a good source for this information: www.bls.gov) then you should be at a good starting point to brainstorm ways to market yourself. Suppose that you did research on a company and found out that they were in the process of downsizing. This is a good opportunity to explore how you could benefit the company by staying within budget and helping their bottom line. If the company is expanding by using new technologies or opening in new locations, you can eagerly explain that you would like to be trained and that you would be willing to travel to the new locations to train others.
The final step in marketing is to evaluate the package that you are presenting. Are you being invited for interviews? Do you feel that you are making a good impression? Are you answering questions in a relaxed and confident manner? It is in your best interest to practice for phone interviews and live interviews with a friend to rehearse the points you want to get across. If there are areas that need improvement, then now is the time to work on them. You don't want to leave your next interview with any regrets.
Step 4: Create a Professional Resume – Get Your Foot in the Door!
1. Discover how to tailor your resume for individual companies and positions
Most employers prefer a resume that is tailored to the job opening. They want to know that you have done your research and really care about the company and position. The resume can be one of your best marketing devices, and few jobs can be won by a sub-par resume. It is an extension of you that the employer gets to see before ever meeting you. It will hopefully lead to an interview if it is successfully written and arranged. The employer will likely spend mere seconds (about 30) scanning each resume, and needs to be drawn to and interested in the person you present on paper. You need to sell yourself through your skills, knowledge, and experience.
If you do have experience related to the job you are applying for, you may consider a Chronological Format. Education and work experience are listed in reverse chronological order. For someone whose degree or experiences do not match with exactly what an employer is seeking, a Functional Format may be most useful. You can place your job experiences and skills under one heading while listing titles, employers, and dates of employment separately. When discussing previous work experience, don't just list your responsibilities. Make sure to refer to your list of skills and accomplishments here; any activities that you were in charge of or a part of that resulted in growth for your company will be more impressive than routine responsibilities. Just remember to steer clear of exaggerations or outright lies about your abilities. Present your accomplishments using powerful action verbs like achieved, completed, established, improved, launched, organized, planned, prepared, succeeded, transformed, etc.
Your resume should be organized into sections of importance, including a clearly defined career objective, education, work experience, skills summary, awards and honors, and activities. The career objective is an often-overlooked part of the resume that can really help capture a future employer's attention. Don't be vague; you need to have a clear grasp of what you are looking for in a job and it should relate to the job for which you are applying. Your educational experience can include career courses, college or university credits, seminars, night and summer school. You should list any degrees, diplomas, or certificates obtained, the month and year of graduation, the name and location of the school attended, and a grade point average or cumulative average (as long as it is higher than a 3.0 or a B or better). Any specific classes that might be helpful to the position can also be listed.
At the end of most resumes is a reference section. It is typically acceptable to write "References available upon request," unless the job listing specifically asks to include references. You should create a separate page for references, listing at least three or four, which you can bring to an interview. Most companies have their own job applications that candidates fill out when they attend an interview. Hiring managers will either ask for your list of references at an interview or ask you to list them on the job application. All of your references should be aware that they may be called on your behalf, and you should give the most convenient phone number to reach them. Even a successful interview can be lost to poor references. Choose your references wisely; they should have intimate knowledge of your capabilities and previous accomplishments and understand why you are a great candidate for the job you want.
2. Write a winning cover letter
You should use your cover letter to highlight your greatest attributes and accomplishments. These should directly relate to the requirements set forth in the classified ad, or should fit well with the job title if you found the job through other sources. You want to state the position you are applying for and how you learned of that position. If you are applying to a company who has not advertised an open position, do your research to find out what job you want to focus on for your cover letter, because you should never sound desperate to take any position. After the introductory paragraph, you can stick with a paragraph format, or use bullet points to quickly list your qualifications for the position.
It is always better to direct your letter to the person in charge of hiring or interviewing. If his or her name is not listed in the advertisement, you can usually call the office to obtain the correct name. If the ad only lists an email address or fax number, you can use a specific title instead. In cases where you are unable to find useful information on the interviewer, you may choose to drop the "Dear…" greeting altogether. Use the designation Ms. for a woman if you are unsure if she is married or single.
Other rules to follow for cover letter writing include staying within one page, refraining from overuse of the word "I", and maintaining a positive voice. Include the best way that you can be reached (for example: at the phone number included on your resume) and indicate that you will follow up to discuss setting up an interview. Thank the reader for their time and consideration. When you read over your cover letter, see if it's interesting enough to hold the reader's attention and make them want to meet you in person.
3. Check your work
After you've written your cover letter and resume…check, check, check, and check it again. Don't assume that spell check will be able to pick up every error. You should let at least one other person read over your work to look for misspellings and bad grammar. Make sure that the resume is long enough to cover all of your important accomplishments, education and job experience, but short enough to fit on a page to a page-and-a-half. Nothing on your resume should appear in font smaller than size 12. Once you're certain that you have a final version, print it on high quality resume paper. Never use colored paper; stick to white or off-white. Most resumes are photocopied to distribute to managers or Human Resources personnel, and colored paper does not copy well.
If you have to send the resume via email, you can make your cover letter the body of the email and attach the resume, or include both in one email. Save your cover letter and resume in "text only" and remove any indentations once you have copied and pasted into the body of the email. If indentations are required, use the space bar instead of the tab key. Attachments should be done in MS Word or saved as a PDF file in Adobe Acrobat Writer. Most companies will not open attachments for fear of computer viruses, so work in the body of the email unless they specify otherwise. You may consider paring your cover letter down to one or two paragraphs for the email and including only the essential information (the job you are applying for and how you found out about it). Use a simple font, like Times New Roman, and avoid any fancy fonts, borders, or symbols. Stick to dashes instead of bullets. As long as the text is 12-point font, it should give you between 60 and 65 character per line, which is desirable for an email. Try sending the email to a friend, so you can see if there are any formatting problems in the transmission.
To see examples of resumes and cover letters go to: jobsearchtech.about.com
4. Create a Professional Portfolio
A nice way to expand on your resume is with a professional portfolio. You may have things of great value to display in a portfolio that you would not have room to touch upon in a resume. This can provide tangible proof of your educational experience and show examples of work that you are capable of doing. The items that you include work best when they carry relevance for the job you are seeking. You can include a copy of your resume, transcripts, paperwork showing membership in a professional association, certificates, awards, letters of reference, and work samples like written documents from school or a previous job (as long as the samples don't breach confidentiality). You can expand on your transcript by creating a list of relevant courses with descriptions of what each course covered.
You should purchase a professional binder and sheet protectors for displaying your items. Arrange them into sections according to what you have included, and divide the sections using title pages or tabs. A table of contents will help with organization. If you have extensive job experience, you may want to group your work by job. Limit yourself to ten pages and fifteen at most to give an interviewer a manageable amount to view. You should try to make the portfolio as organized as possible so an interviewer can look through it quickly, without any explanations necessary. Add captions to any work that needs a description. Update your portfolio as often as necessary to add materials that show how you have grown in your field and remove items that don't showcase your relevant talents.
The pieces you include will expand what hiring managers know about you from your resume and help to sell them your skills and abilities. You should practice speaking about the items in your portfolio so you become comfortable utilizing them to show your strengths. When you are in an interview, you can use the portfolio to help you answer questions and offer proof of your abilities. Some interviewers may be unfamiliar with the concept of a professional portfolio. You can bring it into the conversation by using it to help illustrate the answer to a question about your skills or accomplishments. It might be nice to mention in your cover letter that you developed a professional portfolio to highlight your strengths and proficiencies.
Step 5: Have a Successful Interview and Follow-up
1. The phone interview
You are at home and suddenly the phone rings. You may not be expecting it, but you should prepare for a potential employer to call once you submit a resume. The first step that hiring managers take is usually to speak with the candidate over the phone to determine if they sound articulate, friendly, and polite. They may ask a few questions about your resume or why you applied for the position. Hopefully you already know the answers to these questions from your self-evaluation and marketing brainstorming. Answer all the questions calmly and thoughtfully. It is helpful if you always have a copy of your resume handy; by the phone is most useful. You should also turn off all background noise, such as TV or stereo distractions. Never ask if you can answer your call waiting or start talking to other people in the room. Grab a notepad for taking any notes or setting up an interview time.
You may be asked if you have any questions about the position. This is not usually the time to talk about money. Interviewers often wait until the physical interview or even a second interview to let you know what the exact pay and benefits will be. If the job advertisement was vague, you can ask for more clarification about the job responsibilities to help you decide if you want to continue pursuing employment. Showing a little enthusiasm doesn't hurt ("That sounds exactly like the type of job where my skills will be most useful."). If you impressed the interviewer and they want to learn more about you, they will probably set up a time and place for the physical interview at the end of the conversation.
2. Preparing for the interview
There are several tools that you can use to make the interview process run smoothly. Just like the night before a big exam, you should get plenty of sleep and wake up to a good breakfast. Don't go into an interview on an empty stomach or a full bladder, because chances are that you will be there for a while. Make sure that you have plenty of time in your schedule for the interview; you won't be able to leave the interview for another appointment. You should also allow for plenty of time to get to the interview in case of a traffic jam or if you have trouble finding parking. Be certain of your destination. If you are traveling a long distance you can carry a map or do a search for directions on MapQuest. If the interview is close, you may want to take time to drive past on the day before.
Have several copies of your resume at hand, in case you meet with multiple people, and a copy of your references. You will probably need to fill out additional paperwork that asks for the information supplied in your resume and for your references. Having this information handy will allow you to fill these papers out quickly and accurately.
Your appearance is of critical importance on the day of the interview. Professional attire is a must for all interviews, even at a casual work setting. A two-piece suit in one color is the most preferred. If it is a casual setting, a sweater set with nice slacks for women or a shirt and tie for men works well. People usually focus on hair, hands, and shoes when they first meet someone. Either invest in a new pair of shoes to go with your suit, wear the nicest shoes you already own, or polish an older pair so they look new. Keeping your hair and nails neatly groomed also makes a positive first impression. Women should never wear excessive jewelry, heavy makeup, or a strongly scented perfume.
3. Rules to follow in an interview
The interview is your true chance to shine. You are able to speak about a lot of points that may not be covered or expanded upon in your resume. There will be a give and take of information between you and the interviewer. You will be asked to provide additional information about your previous work and educational experiences; not just facts, but reflections on your personality and ability to work with others. In return, the interviewer should thoroughly explain the responsibilities of the position to you, as well as the corporate climate and mission statement.
The first person you meet may have a say in your future at the company, and it's not the employer! Be polite to and respectful of the receptionist; he or she can share their opinion of you with the interviewer once you're gone. When introduced to the interviewer, shake his/her hand firmly (but not too hard!) once he/she offers it. A good handshake, coupled with a smile, makes the best first impression. Most likely, you will be lead to a private meeting room or office to conduct the interview. The interviewer will direct you to where you may have a seat. You must focus on their words from this point on, and maintain good eye contact without staring.
As previously discussed, you may be asked questions like "Where do you see yourself in five to ten years?", "Why are you interested in this position or this company?", "What was your greatest accomplishment?", and "What are your strengths?" You might also be asked about a time when you had to use common sense, the hardest challenge you've overcome, your greatest weakness, and how you dealt with making mistakes. An interviewer may ask you to work through a hypothetical situation to find out how you react to challenges. There's always the open-ended "Tell me about yourself" to which you should have a short list of the important facts, mainly what you have done that makes you right for the position.
Any of these questions require direct and honest answers. Even though you need to think through the answers ahead of time, don't prepare a speech. Your answers need to flow naturally and not sound rehearsed. Don't ramble on if you can get to the point quickly, and avoid using the fillers "like" and "um." It's also not impressive to say that your greatest weakness is demanding perfection; this will make you seem too intense, inflexible, or in denial. Another mistake to avoid is sharing private, marital, or financial problems with the interviewer. You should be able to leave your problems at home and focus on the job.
When asked about previous jobs, stick to unbiased facts about your responsibilities instead of opinions about former coworkers or employers. If the job wasn't meeting your professional goals and helping you to develop and expand your skills, then that is a suitable reason for leaving. You would be horrified to speak poorly of a coworker or employee and find that the interviewer knows them. They will also take your negativity as a sign of the way you look at the world and wonder how you will look at this job and the other employees. Working well with others, no matter how you feel about them personally, is a very important skill to possess.
Some companies are now requiring assessment tests as a way to help them through the hiring process. They want to know just as much about your behaviors, attitude, and personality as they do about your skills and experience. By administering an assessment test, they can learn how you make decisions and relate to fellow coworkers. Be aware that you may be asked to take a test like this, or even a skills assessment test. With a skills assessment test, you may be required to demonstrate your typing or letter writing abilities, or some other skill required for the job. These tests give the company a better idea about how you will fit into their team, and may help in making a decision between two equally qualified candidates.
The salary negotiation can be a tricky part of the interview process. Allow the interviewer to approach the subject first. They will usually give an offer, but may ask you if you have a figure in mind. If you did your homework, you should know an appropriate salary range for the type of work you want to do. You can say that you expect pay that is competitive for someone in that position. If you are just starting in the field, you can expect to be at the lower end of the spectrum, with the promise of advancement for time with the company or quality of work produced. If you are making a lateral move (to a similar position) at another company, you can expect similar pay. If you are looking at moving to another city or state, you have to factor in the inflation or deflation rate of salaries based on cost of living. If the offer is too low, consider other benefits that the job provides, like paid vacation and heath care. It is acceptable to negotiate salary if the offer they provide is under the typical pay for that position. You don't want to appear desperate and allow them to underpay you by saying yes to a poor offer. If the offer is exactly what you wanted, make sure you get it in writing. If you need time to think about the entire job package, ask if you can have until the next day to think about everything, and find out the best time to contact the interviewer.
You will have the opportunity to ask any additional questions at the end of an interview. If you still don't know the specific responsibilities involved with the job, you will want to ask now. You may want to inquire about performance reviews; how often will they occur and how will they measure your performance. You can find out how the company advances employees, if advancement is possible, and if they provide any means for additional education. If you are taken through a tour of the office, you may gain a greater insight into how employees interact with each other and where you would fit into the daily operations. Future coworkers that you meet on a tour will also have input for the employer, so remember to charm them with your smile, polite demeanor and enthusiasm for the job.
4. Follow-up for your interview
If the interview was successful, you will either walk out of the office with the job offer or the timeframe for a follow-up phone call. If you met with someone from Human Resources, you may still need to meet with another manager or the owner of the business. It is a very good sign if you make it to the next round of interviews. If the interview ends without any further plans, it is ok to ask when you can expect to hear back. You should wait until the time they indicated has passed before calling to check on the progress. Sometimes there are setbacks in the interview process that make it take longer than expected to get a reply.
In the meantime, it is considered interview etiquette to send a thank you note to the people with whom you spoke. Express gratitude to the interviewer(s) for their time, and let them know that you are still interested in the position. Perhaps you left the interview with a positive feeling about the job and a few reasons why you would be perfect for the position. Keep these in mind for the follow-up call.
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I am a big sports fan and a huge Cards fan and have been for years. I am always so frustrated at teams that refuse to rebuild. teams are always looking to be competitive every year. I say we throw the season, and start over. The NFL has become such a win now league that it is impossible to build for the future because coaches worry about job security. well I think that we can all agree that we like Whiz and feel that he is capable of rebuilding a franchise. lets give him an opportunity to do so. Look at the NFL, what do the top teams have in common? Elite QB, yes, but what is key is stability in the front offices. green bay (ted thompson), New England (Billy Bob), Philly (Reid), Steelers (rooney/tomlin), Colts (dungy-caldwell, polian).
We know Luck is coming out next year and we know he is legit. If we get him him we will be a good franchise for a decade!! I say we trade away anyone over 28 and start over. Don't get me wrong, I love guys like DD and A-DUB, but there value is very high right now. and dockett needs to be in a 4-3 D, not a 3-4. 3-4 ends need to be space eaters. Dockett can do that but is way more valuable penetrating up the middle. trade him to Tennessee or Detroit for there 1 rounder next year. A dub is a stud and I want him to retire a cardinal from a personal perspective but for the good of the team see what he would fetch on the market. hell, it pains me to say it, but imagine the bounty that fitz would fetch!! use that to rebuild the team from the inside out. Draft some O linemen before the 15 round please.
Look has this has worked in the sports. Spurs throw their season and land Tim Duncan. what follows, championships and MVP's. Cowboys in the late 80's, trade away their best players, win 1 game the following year, then win 3 rings in 5 years.
I live in Canada, where unfortunately hockey reins and the Calgary flames are a perfect example of refusing to rebuild. they tried to keep adding pieces with no success and now they old and still no rings. their players are entering the twilight of their careers and are losing value.
Sorry to be jumping all over the place, but I read scorecasting recently (great book). it is basically freakanomics for sports and the book discussed 'loss aversion'. meaning psychologically we make decisions for or general well being. Coaches want to win so they do not lose their job. when keeping your job is the focus, you cannot take risks because you are afraid of the consequences. thus, if we give whiz security, he can make decisions that are in the long term interests of the team.
The Pats are an example of this. Traded seymor, samuel, dillion, branch etc., when there value was high and look at the result. the roster has been turned over and is up and coming and they stayed and elite team. We need to become a team that is dealing getting rid of high value players and instead of acquiring them (porter, faneca, anderson) and getting young hungry players. get player based on potential, not what they have accomplished, because the more they have accomplished the less they have left in the tank.
Ideal scenario: go 0-16 next season, trim the fat, load up on picks, draft Luck and dominate the NFC for until 2020.
this year we need to accquire either von miller or peterson.
That is all. regardless of how good our players are, we will not win without a better oline and a better QB. We have an elite one waiting for us at standford.
That is all

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The one in Markien
With Green Morningstar it took Amanda far less then the 9 days Carolinus spoke of. Also aboard the beautiful enigma were Vanara and Warden Thorn. Like all Wardens Thorn was huge and beautiful and bore the bronze sigil of Carolinus upon his forehead, it glinted often in the sunlight as the airship sped to Sanctuary. Thorn was friendly but spoke little unless spoken to. The inherit honesty of the man made it clear he had taken a disliking to Vanara, but once again he had said nothing.
Near nightfall of the second night a large settlement came into view. It caused Thorn to splutter in amazement. 'That's Hub. With a good horse it would have taken me almost a week to get this far. I knew we were going fast, but I hadn't realised...' He looked about him, as if seeing Green Morningstar for the first time, amazement plastered over a huge wondering smile.
'Amazing. Amanda, your vessel is amazing. We'll reach Sanctuary tomorrow for sure.' he stepped toward the rail. 'I am told Haramhold is god of making. Maybe you will find this interesting.
'Most of the settled tribes have adopted the style of Sanctuary in the aspect of their buildings, soon you will see why.
'Not the Alagoth though. Before coming here they were nomadic, they took great pride in the number of their horses, the size of their wagons. The Wheel was their tribal fetish, so these huge wagons had even larger wheels.
Settling has not been easy for them. But Markien cannot sustain such a lifestyle, so for the protection of Carolinus they have become farmers and craftsmen. But they said they would never forget their roots.'
Hub was directly below now. From above Amanda instantly recognised it's shape. The Alagoth had built five walls outward from a central point and they encircled the whole with a great stone circle. It looked exactly like a huge stone wheel. Between the spokes resided the wooden dwellings of the Alagoth . Architecture centered on wooden columns and carved capitalstones was uniform amid the smallest to the largest buildings. Flowers and tees bloomed indoors and out, gardens hanging from timber arboretums in every plaza and large buildings. Patios and agoras were everywhere. The feel of the yurt and the tabernacle of the caravan was somehow maintained even among the looming stone walls. 'They don't have interior rooms, just thick carpets hung on taut cords. Scenes on either side decorate the temporary rooms and dictate the uses of the spaces within. They are a fascinating people. Suddenly there was an air of gloom about Thorn. 'Normally over two thousand people would be below us. Now it's closer to seven hundred cripples and children. Every able body is involved in the war effect. It's almost a ghost town' he sighed 'The war has changed all of us, I fear what this change might mean for the Alagoth.'
He said no more, leaving Amanda to wonder at the strategic value of such a series of walls as Vanara's dispassionate and disturbing eyes loomed down at Hub.
The next day they sighted Sanctuary. The first thing they beheld was a huge marble statue of a stately and powerful looking older man atop a magnificently wrote throne that somehow still seem dwarfed by the one upon it. 'Baz'Auran. He who watches upon us all.' Thorn made a quick hand symbol before the disk on his head 'Carolinus is not god of Markien. We Wardens obey him because we are his hands. The people obey him because he is their lord and protector. But he never allowed us to worship him. He directed our worship to his father, so it is to Baz'Auran that we give our worship. Up close you will see... No best I let you see yourselves.'
Next they saw the Dawn Palace, countless columns of shining white marble and gold shimmering in the morning sun. 'There is our destination. The prophet is eager to speak with you both.'
Soon they saw the rest of Sancutary. Fleets of fishing boats floated idle in a huge dock overlooking a great lake. A great canal ran from the Dawn Palace to the great lake, on it vessels of many shapes also were left idle. The buildings were constructed from marbles of many different hues. Universally great columns with decorated capitalstones were used, holding up ornate roofs that surrounded agoras filled with statues and ornaments.
Soon, when they were closer to the great statue of Baz'Auran, they saw what Thorn had almost told them. Tiny before the great statue was another statue, a lifesize rendering of Carolinus on bent knee before his father. The deliberate counterpoint made him seem absurdly dwarfed.
Soon they docked outside the Dawn Palace, the prophet was already waiting for them.


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Countdown to Freedom
THE brick facade is almost all that's left of King's House in Spanish Town. If its walls could talk, it would surely tell of hundreds of great moments and spectacular events, including visits by the British monarchy, to which it played host.
Its most profound tale, however, would arguably centre on 1838 and the events leading up to the declaration of emancipation in the British colonies.
The mansion, built in 1762 to be the official residence of the Governors of Jamaica, provided the backdrop of the greatest moment in Jamaica's history. It was there, on the white steps, framed by towering white colums that Governor Sir Lionel Smith read the Proclamation of Freedom, officially ending the practice of slavery here.
The following are a list of events that led to and followed the proclamation:
August 1, 1834: Emancipation Proclamation was read, declaring all slave children under six years of age, free. All other enslaved persons were to be apprenticed to their former masters for six years, after which they would be made free.
March 1836: In the face of widespread criticisms of the system, a select Committee from the House of Commons was appointed to enquire into the conditions and laws of the Apprenticeship System.
November 1836: Governor Sir Lionel Smith tried to get laws passed to remedy certain abuses under the Apprenticeship System, but the Jamaican Assembly opposed.
July 31, 1838: At midnight, Sir Lionel reads the Proclamation of Freedom to a large crowd of about 8,000 people gathered at the Celebration of Emancipation in the Square of Spanish Town, the then capital.
* The celebration involved the burning of a hearse containing shackles and chains that were used to restrain slaves.
* Many climbed hills and trees waiting for the dawn that symbolised the start of their new lives as free men.
* When morning broke, large congregations joined in thanksgiving services in churches around the island.
1893: Emancipation Day, having been celebrated every year since 1838, was declared a public holiday.
1947: Autonomy from Britain was granted.
1958: Jamaica became a key member of the British-sponsored West Indies Federation.
1962: Jamaica gained Independence from the British on August 6, 1962.


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An Idea.
Ok to possibly cut down on the amount of new thread of which the topic has already been discussed I have an idea.
Before someone makes a new thread there should be a pop up that says "have you used the search function? If you are making a new thread about something that has already been discussed, then it will be deleted and you will be made fun of for being an ignorant noob."
Or something along those lines.
Or maybe adding "Are you sure you are making this thread in the right forum?" in with it.
I get tired of seeing the same threads over and over.
And after a person has posted a certain number of times, (enough to not be considered a noob) it wont pop up with this message.
Just an idea.
I second this if its possible.
the pop up idea sounds nice and easy, but i think it would have to be for all members, no matter how many posts, for the sake of ease
Well, maybe. but after a certain point, they know where to post something and where not to post something and to search. Well most will.
Your opinion doesnt count because you suck.
CC always has the best ideas :love:
Yeah, I know I do. I love myself! :love:
Good idea CC. I can't think of anything to add to it.
blackdimmu you act like a fucking tool. "People who rule"... :flame: :uzi:
This idea sucks because I don't want fucking pop-ups pissing me off every time I feel like starting a new topic. I don't really start new topics very often, though, so maybe it could work. Whatever.
i have a pop-up blocker, i NEVER have popups, and even when i did, i never looked at them
Yes, many people have popup blockers, and the new Windows XP SP2 has an integrated one turned on by default.
Putting the message along the lines? Believe me, people don't read along the lines. Look at the tab posting forum and the amount of shit tabs posted there. :smash:
i dont like this idea.
Why not Transient?
Provide reasoning to back up your speculation.
i dont want to hit OK everytime i make a thread, and i have a pop up blocker and i dont want to go through a bunch of rigamarole because you people are so royally offended by a newbie thread
Well, most of you are forgetting that this wouldn't really effect you because you've been here long enough that you know where you should make thread and if it has been discussed. This is mainly for the newer people here. Like every one below 100 posts gets this message.
And what I mean by pop up is that thing that pops up when I you have a new PM. Would that be blocked by a pop up blocker?
No, these are juct the cool people. Sorry you didnt make the cut :p
Yeah, hes just jealous that he doesnt rule.
No those cannot be blocked at all, but still I say people who make threads that allready exist should just be temp banned. The pop-up isn't going to solve much. I mean the rules are in each forum, if they don't read the rules, that's their own fualt. Temp ban is my vote.
Temp ban is pretty stupid. You cant just ban everyone who makes a thread which has been discussed. Even if its only temporary. And people really dont read the Stickies. So.. I vote for my thing.
Exactly, people don't read the "stickies" but they should be, because they are there for a reason. If people aren't going to read those, why would they read the pop-up? I know when I get pop-ups I just exit out of them myself thinking they are some type of spyware, which most are. The ban doesn't have to be long, just like a day or so, so that the person understands that you guys don't want a bunch of the same threads being made over and over again.
threads about the same thing arnt always bad, i can see where your coming from if you have like three "5150 head info" threads on the same page but if its like 5 or more pages back and someone makes it again then some new people have proabably joined and can now put there input into it
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Splitting our differences: if McCain was smart...
by catchaz, Mon Apr 07, 2008 at 09:51:38 AM EDT
It is very rare that the veep pick makes much of a difference in general elections. (ask Lloyd Bentsen and Dan Quayle.) But every once in a while, there is an JFK-LBJ moment, that does make the difference of who becomes president.
I believe this year there are 5 such possibilities, only one of which is on the Dem side. Later, I will write diaries on the Dem candidate i believe could make a difference, James Webb, and the other GOP difference maker, Mike Huckabee. this diary is on the 3 GOP candidates who could make a HUGE difference by attempting to split the divisions that have been raised in the Democratic primary wide open.
the purpose of this diary is to emphasize how important it is to COME TOGETHER AS PARTY behind our eventual nominee.
If John McCain is brave enough, there are 3 candidates who could open up this divide if we don't heal it, and give the GOP new inroads into groups that usually provide the winning margin to Dems. these candidates are Condoleeza Rice, Colin Powell, and Kay Bailey Hutchison. all of these candidates can help the GOP no matter who our nominee is.
in short, any of these three would give the GOP an answer to the Democrats historic ticket. granted, the GOP choice would be at the bottom the ticket, but McCain's age and the idea that he might only serve one term makes the historic implications very real.
1) Colin Powell
While Powell lost most of his Democratic support, and alot of credibilty in general, with his show at the UN supporting the war in Iraq, across the country he is still wildly popular. Powell is also still popular with independents.
If Obama is the Dem nominee, Powell might be able to keep the GOP share of the Black vote at it's usual 10% instead of plummeting to zero. it would give the GOP an historic ticket, and given McCain's age and the idea that he might only serve one term, it would set up Powell, not Obama, to be the nation's first Black president. it's certainly not a stretch to say many white Americans would be more comfortable with a Black GOP president than a Black Democrat.
If Clinton is the nominee, especially if she takes the nomination with less votes and pledged delegates than Obama, putting Powell on the ticket could lead to the biggest Black vote for the GOP since the GOP's Southern Strategy chased them all away. a landslide victory for the GOP would be the possible result.
2) Condoleeza Rice:
as with Powell, while Dems have come to see her many errors, the general public still loves her, and sees her as a tough and accomplished woman.
If Obama is the nominee, Rice can offset some of his margin with the Black voters, and gets in line to be the first Black, and first woman president. Plus, she would threaten to make HUGE gains in the women's vote. if many Clinton supporters are as angry as they seem to be about the first serious woman candidate for prez being passed over, Rice gives them somewhere to go to achieve this historic milestone. as again, McCain's age make it more likely she'd be president sooner than later. The GOP would possibly win the women's vote, and with their usual edge among men could make a Dem victory impossible.
If Clinton is the nominee, Rice would benefit from the opposite backlash, Black voters angry at Clinton. A Black woman on the GOP ticket against a Dem ticket without a Black candidate could give the GOP enough Black votes to tilt the scales in their favor. and of course she gives conservative women who'd like to see a woman president an outlet.
3) Kay Bailey Hutchison
the choice i think McCain may be most likely to make. while her actual military experience may be limited, it's the same as Clinton's in the Senate. and no doubt many Americans would see her as "tougher" than Clinton simply because she's a ReThug, and from Texas.
If Obama is the nominee Hutchison does the most to capitalize on white women's anger at Clinton being passed over. She could help lead a revolt by moderate women against the liberal Democrats who denied Clinton the nomination. if that happened, we could be looking at a landslide defeat.
If Clinton is the nominee, Hutchison could be just as hurtful. she would no doubt offer an alternative to the many women who desperately want to see a woman in the white house, but have personal or ideological problems with Clinton. McCain's age would make it very likely that Hutchison would have a real chance to be the first woman president. and similar to their feelings about Black candidates, there are many Americans who would more comfortable if the first woman prez was a Republican.
While McCain may play it safe with yet another Generic White Veep, all three of these potential veeps would be much more dangerous choices for Dems because each would give the GOP an answer to the historic nature of the Democratic nominee. they would each have the possiblility to split our internal differences wide open. which is why we need to make sure those wounds are healed before the GOP gets the chance to bust them wide open.
(cross-posted at DailyKos.)
Tags: African Americans, Barack Obama, Colin Powell, Condoleeza Rice, general election, Hillary Clinton, Jim Webb, Kay Bailey Hutchison, Mike Huckabee, racism, Republicans, sexism, Vice President, Women (all tags)


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How to delegate ability to give awards?
An award can only be given by a site admin.
Is there a way to delegate this ability to users with other roles?
I am using this in an educational setting and would like the teachers to be able to give awards to students, without having site admin access.
Thank you
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[Fresh off of the development of Nintendo's Metroid: Other M, Team Ninja's new head Yosuke Hayashi reveals his plans to keep the iconic team intact, discusses new projects, and provides insight into development on Nintendo 3DS.]
Ever since the iconoclastic and outspoken Tomonobu Itagaki parted ways with Tecmo, there's been a question whether the development team he once headed, Team Ninja (Dead or Alive, Ninja Gaiden), would survive intact.
The team recently finished up work on Nintendo's Metroid: Other M. Yoshio Sakamoto, the longtime Metroid creator and producer of Other M had this to say about Hayashi when he spoke to Gamasutra earlier this year:
"...He's smart, he's young, and he's absolutely excellent at what he does. He works hard and he works well, but he also has a really amazing, dynamic brain. He's able to put his hand on a lot of different things and succeed."
In this interview, the new team leader, Yosuke Hayashi, speaks to Gamasutra with conviction about the team's bright future.
The team currently has two announced projects in the works: a version of Dead or Alive for the Nintendo 3DS, and a new PlayStation 3 collaboration with Koei, the publisher Tecmo merged with in 2009.
The game, Ni-Oh, is the brainchild of Koei founder Kou Shibusawa, creator of the original Nobunaga's Ambition series of games that sped that company's rise to fame in the 1980s.
Here, Hayashi talks about those two projects, and how he sees the industry changing -- and how Team Ninja will address the challenges of new platforms, new interfaces, and new ways of creating games.
So, now that you are the head of Team Ninja, what is your vision for the company going forward? What is it that you hope to achieve that may be different, or may be exactly the same, as before?
Yosuke Hayashi: I want to keep the fact that I'm Japanese. I want to treat that carefully, with respect. The games that we've made so far have been made in Japan. We didn't purposefully try to make them Japanese games, but that is who we are, and that informs the way that the games have been made. We want to use that going forward -- to give the world games and entertainment that only we can make, to keep that uniqueness but still make something everyone can enjoy.
In your mind, what are the major points of Japanese game development that are the best and most unique? What do you want to make sure that you keep with your company culture?
YH: It's a visual sense, an attention to detail, the way the feel of the game is a certain style. It's cool. Those are the things that we want to keep. We think those will work for users throughout the world.
Metroid: Other M
There's a lot that Japanese games can do, or used to do, differently that we're not getting to see as much right now. And at the same time, there are different development practices that have cropped up in Western game development versus Japanese game development. Do you feel like there's any kind of meeting that needs to happen there?
YH: I really feel that currently Japanese games focus too much on specifics of the game itself, game spec. But we need to shift focus to presenting the passion, you know, and the heart of the game.
In terms of things like waterfall game development versus things where you do like a vertical slice and then build from there -- development practices -- is Team Ninja going to continue down the same path, or are you going to incorporate some new techniques?
YH: I think if we don't change that the way we make games, then the games themselves will not change either, so we need to change that.
One thing that doesn't happen quite as often in Japan is prototyping an idea before implementing it. A lot seems to be much more finished on paper before it actually comes into production. What do you think about that? I mean, it's got its good and bad points.
YH: If we only use that development style, then we will only be able to make old style Japanese games -- the games that have already been made. In the past, Team Ninja has done some paper-based concepting, and then just gets all the stuff together, puts it into the game, and see if it works. But moving forward -- right now -- we're shifting more towards a more prototype-based development style. We're trying to put everything into the game quickly so we can see if it works or if it doesn't.
|Yiannis Koumoutzelis
I agree!
team ninja ROCKS!!!
this is my favourite part of the interview :)
So, for me, I'm like, "Wake up already and embrace the change." You need to embrace it. There's nothing that's going to come from just denying the change. So, just stop complaining and embrace it, enjoy it.
i would love to see Ni-Oh on 3ds :)
|Ellis Kim
Lovely interview. Thinking of Hayashi's influence on Team Ninja's output and his past interviews, I can't help but think that Team Ninja is the only multiplatform team that tries to push each version of a game to their platform's strengths, unlike every other multiplatform team that tries to find graphical parity to make each version identical.
That's not to say that Ninja Gaiden 2 and Sigma 2 are at all comparable and are instead a unique case study on multiplatform development, but the difference between the two games makes me harken back to the SNES/Genesis days when multiplatform titles were different enough for there to be personal preference over graphical fidelity.
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text: So tonight was opening night for our baseball terps at #14 UCLA. After a great pitching duel and some great defensive plays by both teams, the score was 0-1 UCLA going into the top of the ninth. Bases loaded and one out, Cleary gets hit to bring in a run tying the score at one. Alfredo Rodriguez then drew a walk with the bases loaded to take the lead. Jimmy Reed closed out the game with a solid ninth inning to give the terps their first win of the season. Now I know that baseball season is really long, but this game is absolutely massive. Our pitching was excellent and our defense got the big plays when they needed them. Although it was not a slug fest, many of the terps batters had great at bats through out the games working counts and drawing walks. Our team also showed a lot of heart to keep fighting until the last out. The UCLA radio announcers were actually quite high on Maryland this year saying that they are talented and have one extra year of experience than they did last year which could make them a dark horse in the ACC. I encourage everyone to listen to tomorrows game at 2 pm (EST) as it is sure to be an exciting. Let's go terps!


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Hated this job
I love working with and helping people but insurance is a dull, dry subject and can be frustrating, stressful and often thankless.The money isn't that great anymore either.
I was pursuing money but I HATED this career. I hated calling people, I hated going on appointments, I hated insurance.


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ALLENTOWN, Pa. (AP) — Paul Sorvino might finally be over his trouble with "The Trouble with Cali."
The "GoodFellas" star and first-time director shot the independent film in northeastern Pennsylvania six years ago after landing $500,000 in public funding.
But the project ran short of cash, and politicians in Scranton demanded to know what he did with their investment.
Sorvino hopes all that's in the past now that "Cali" is about to get its first screening. It premieres Tuesday at Arizona's Sedona Film Festival.
The 72-year-old actor says he's proud of the black comedy about an aspiring dancer and her dysfunctional parents. He calls it "the little film that could."


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Nowadays Katherine seems more popular than Elena :D
If it wasn't for the Salvatores and her doppelganger status she'd be as irrelavant as Vanessa on GG
Although I really love both Elena and Katherine, the GG reference is SO funny. But Vanessa is useless and generally unlikeable, so I would never compare any of TVD characters with her lol
The Secret Circle?????
I think I'll watch, mainly because I'm so obsessed with TVD, so I'm hoping The Secret Circle will be at least half as great. I haven't read the books, though.
quinn is kind of a slut
oh, yes Quinn is very much a slut. She's slept with most of the guys in the school, had a bunch of kids and cheated on every boyfriend she's had, NOT
lol you are so right :P Quinn, has had her share of mistakes (and who hasn't), but she is a good girl and definitely not a slut. Flirty would be a more suitable word, perhaps.
Who do you think should comeback for season 3 Lauren, Blaine, or Sam>
Blaine!! And Sam too :) I like Lauren but I think she is better in the background, like at the beginning of season 2 when she just had some appearances. I don't like the fact that she is in the club, though.
Another CRAZY dream
lol I wish I had dreams like that more often
If Klaus' blood can heal a vampire...
I think A is the answer, as it makes sense that the blood of a hybrid can cure a werewolf's bite.
Kevin Williamson on season 3
Wow thanks for posting the interview @drich61!!
Alaric / double shot
I love Alaric! I'm so happy he is still alive. He was SO great in the finale.
"Hello brother"
Gosh how is a girl to choose? :) Well if I had to pick one I would say Damon because he said it first. When Elijah said it I totally remembered Damon saying it.
Beth in New York?
I thought so too! But then again I don't see why Quinn would taunt Finn with the idea of her plan... unless she hopes something will happen with Puck to make Finn jealous.
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Emma Watson was back on the red carpet again last night, this time attending the premiere of her other latest movie 'The Bling Ring'.
The British actress wore a Chanel Fall 2013 tweed dress with a high collar and tiered skirt, which she styled with Giuseppe Zanotti heels, a black Swarovski-crystal Kiosque clutch and Graziela white wave ear cuffs.
Emma's styling is much preferred over the runway. I love how the look is sophisticated, yet still has a youthful flair.
It looks like her printed mini dress phase is behind her. While I loved it, I'm glad to see different sides to her red carpet look.
A braided updo and matte red lip colour completed her look.
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A late Friday night single-vehicle crash on Interstate 20 in Douglasville claims the life of a 7-year-old boy and injures five others.Police say it happened on the on-ramp of Interstate 20 from Fairburn Road just after 10 p.m. Friday. They say the driver of the missed an exit then overcorrected sending the SUV into a railing.Officials say that 7-year old Jamal Lewis was killed at the scene, 14-year old Sandterrie Lewis, as holding onto life late Saturday night, and 6-year old Jasmine Lewis was listed in fair condition.Two 15 year olds were also in the vehicle. One is listed in critical condition and the other was released from the hospital. The driver of the vehicle is expected to be released Sunday.Click on video above for full reports from FOX 5's Nicole Estaphan
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Seven small dogs and one small parrot were being cared for by the York County SPCA Tuesday after West York Police requested the animals be taken from the home in the 1100 block of West Poplar Street, said Melissa Smith, executive director of the local SPCA.
"The animals themselves are in relatively good condition, but it was because of the extreme conditions inside that we decided it wasn't safe for animals," Smith said.
The home had a lot of trash inside, Smith said, and there were rodents and parasites -- including cockroaches -- throughout the building.
About a year ago, Smith said, the home was deemed unfit and the SPCA took in numerous birds after they saw similar conditions.
"We didn't realize it at the time, but there were roaches in the bird cages and we brought them into our building," Smith said. "You can imagine the problems that caused."
Smith said the SPCA was waiting to hear from the owners of the dogs and parrot to have them signed over so the animals can be put up for adoption.
"I don't see these animals being returned to the owner," Smith said.
None of the birds taken in the previous incident were ever returned, she added.
West York Fire Capt. Chuck Zienkiewicz, whose signature was on the list of violations did not return calls for comment.
An elderly couple stood on the front porch of the home Tuesday afternoon, picking up food items and other things that had been left outside.
The man confirmed he and his wife lived in the home, but did not want to comment on the conditions.
Code violations
Several code violations were posted to the front door of the home in the 1100 block of West Poplar Street in West York.
They include:
--- One count of unsafe structure
--- Three counts of infestation
--- Six counts of rubbish/garbage
--- Two counts of interior/general damage
--- Two counts of exterior sanitation
According to the posted sign, violations must be corrected in 30 days or a fine of $1,000 and additional charges will be enforced.
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Under Construction
Gainesville Improvements
|A new interchange at Route 29 and Linton Hall Road
Project Photos
Project at a Glance
June 15, 2011
Est Completion Date
June 30, 2015
$435 million
Shirley Contracting Company
Prince William
Northern Virginia
Paul "Matt" Shaw
Construction Manager
Mehrdad Naderi, P.E.
Area Construction Engineer
VDOT is continuing a series of major improvements that began several years ago in the Gainesville area:
- The 1.3-mile, four-lane University Boulevard, connecting Route 29 and Wellington Road, opened in 2006 at a cost of $18 million.
- Widening 3.3 miles of I-66 to eight lanes from Route 234 Business/Sudley Road to the Route 234 Bypass, completed in 2006 for $46 million.
- Widening 2.5 miles of I-66 to eight lanes from the Route 234 Bypass to Route 29 in Gainesville at a cost of $103 million.
- The new Route 29 and Linton Hall Road interchange, at a cost of about $216 million.
The commonwealth's investment in all four projects totals $435 million.
What's Being Done
The new Route 29/Linton Hall Road interchange is one of the largest construction projects in Virginia.
The centerpiece is a pair of overpasses: one carrying Route 29 over the Norfolk Southern Railroad, and one carrying Linton Hall and Gallerher roads over the railroad and Route 29. To further improve traffic flow, crews will also widen Route 29 to six lanes and eliminate driveway entrances and two traffic signals between I-66 and Virginia Oaks Drive.
The new, grade-separated interchange at Route 29/Linton Hall Road will create a limited-access facility on Route 29 between Virginia Oaks Drive and Heathcote Boulevard.
View a video rendering of the new interchange. (For optimum viewing, right-click on the link and choose "Save as" to your local machine.)
Traffic Impacts
Access between Route 29 and Route 55 was closed permanently in Sept. 2010. Drivers can use Heathcote Boulevard to Catharpin Road to Route 55 or Gallerher Road to Route 55.
A traffic switch occurred in August 2013 which placed Route 29 traffic over the railroad tracks. The next traffic switch is scheduled for late 2014 and will grade separate the intersection of Route 29 and Linton Hall Road/Route 55.
Detour Roads
Two temporary roads carry both Route 29 and Linton Hall Road around the the work area for crews to construct the interchange.
Traffic Data
In 2008, I-66 carried 82,000 vehicles a day between Route 29 and the Route 234 Bypass, and is expected to carry more than 175,000 vehicles a day by 2028. Route 29 carried roughly 57,000 vehicles a day through Gainesville and is expected to increase to 87,000 by 2035. Linton Hall Road carried 15,500 vehicles per day in 2005, and by 2035 is expected to grow to 42,000.
"Pardon our dust" meeting presentation (July 2013)
"Pardon our dust" meeting presentation (May 2012)
Map of detour roads
Photo renderings and video rendering of interchange improvements (50MB)
(For optimum video viewing, right-click on the link and choose "Save as" to your machine.)
News releases
Route 29 Gainesville Makeover Begins (June 24, 2010)
Access Between Route 29 South and Route 55 to Close (Sept. 15, 2010)
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DESPITE the high temperatures Kangaroo Flat footballers will be hitting the training track on Wednesday night at Dower Park.
Coach Jason Stevens said it was important for the players to continue their season preparation without distractions and is confident the numbers will be strong at the session.
The Roos coach also confirmed tough midfielder Billy White will return from the Northern Territory to play with Kangaroo Flat this season.
White last played with the Roos in 2011 and his signing is a further boost in the club's build-up to its 150th anniversary.
The Roos confirmed that Bendigo Gold recruit Mitch Hough will be aligned to Kangaroo Flat this season.


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Our beloved Intern Chris tells it like it is:
- If we can't trust our poets, who can we trust? (no one).
- Semi-old news: British mining company 'Monterrico Metals' assets frozen after allegations of torture of protesters in Peru in 2005. No proof (yet) that they were actually "involved," but protesters say Monterrico director Andrew Bristow was giving orders. Either way, when a guy is left bleeding to death for 36 HOURS at your mining site, it's tough to give you benefit of the doubt.
- And, just in case you thought it was just police and big business doing messed up shit. Though, and call me old fashioned, shouldn't claims about a rise in vigilantism be coupled with, say, a statistic? (sigh).
- Too sad to be cute? Your call.
- Somali pirates doing their best Captain Planet (not even sure if our readership gets that reference). (via Global Dashboard)


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He's back.
After capturing a "six-figure contract" at the conclusion of The Ultimate Fighter (TUF) 12 back in December 2010, UFC prospect Jonathan Brookins is returning to the Spike TV airwaves.
But it won't be at lightweight.
"JB" will instead drop down to the featherweight division for a scrap against feisty fight monger Erik Koch at the upcoming UFC Fight Night 25: "Battle on the Bayou" event this Saturday night (Sept. 17) in New Orleans.
Brookins (12-3) was last seen surviving the offensive stylings of fellow finalist Michael Johnson (and a lawsuit from Bellator CEO Bjorn Rebney) to capture the TUF crown on season 12 of the popular reality series.
He's currently enjoying a four-fight winning streak and hasn't tasted defeat since being crushed by Brazilian butt-kicker Jose Aldo way back at WEC 36 in late 2008.
Perhaps that loss to "Junior" explains his current role of underdog at +165 for "The Battle on the Bayou."
Koch is just 22-years old and already sports an impressive record of 11-1 in his budding professional career. "The New Breed" is fresh off two straight destructive knockouts against Francisco Rivera and Raphael Assuncao, respectively, both of which earned him "Knockout of the Night" honors.
The Iowa native trains with Roufusport. That's the Duke Roufus led team that is quickly becoming famous in the world of MMA with such stars as Pat Barry and Anthony Pettis.
Koch brings the same level of excitement as his stablemates and the oddsmakers have rewarded him with a -210 betting line.
Jonathan Brookins vs. Erik Koch at UFC Fight Night 25. Who ya got?
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Looking for a new place to vacation and want to read up on the destination before you book a vacation? Or maybe you want to research activities you can do while you are on vacation? As someone who spends a considerable amount of time working on www.endlessvacation.com, I want to make sure you know about all the great things you can read about on the website for the North American version of Endless Vacation® magazine!
When you are searching for a specific location, you can check out the "Destinations" tab which has an alphabetical index of both U.S. and international destinations that click through to articles previously featured in Endless Vacation magazine. Or, you can head over to the "On Location" tab which houses web-exclusive content that isn't found in our print magazine. Like the "Destinations" tab, this is also organized with an alphabetical index of destinations.
One of my favorite parts of the website is the information found in the "Travel Tactics" tab. Here, you can get advice for all things travel-related, such as how to best pack for a cruise or what apps you can download onto your smart phone to help make your travels easier.
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On February 11th (2-11), we focus on sharing word of 2-1-1, the easy to use three-digit dialing code for health and human service assistance in Los Angeles and many parts of North America.
2-1-1 in Los Angeles is your around-the-clock contact for information and referral to health and human services. 211 LA County, formerly known as INFO LINE of Los Angeles, has been providing these services since 1981.
Those calling 2-1-1 by telephone or TDD at any hour are connected to a caring professional who can offer guidance and access to a comprehensive range of services. This includes advocacy and support for the abused, at-risk, hungry, ill, unemployed, disabled or homeless; physical and emotional crisis support with referral to shelter and health care; and of course, a wide variety of private and public social services.
When you're not sure where to turn for advice or referral for human needs, help in Los Angeles is as simple as 2-1-1 or (800) 339-6993.
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Wind turbines atop One Government Center could be removed due to maintenance costs.
The four turbines were installed in 2010 and were expected to save around $17,000 a year in energy costs.
Toledo Deputy Mayor Steve Herwat says the turbines stopped working last year.
County Commissioner Pete Gerken says the county's lease is up in June, and leaders plan to ask about energy costs and savings before moving forward.


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After a week of uncertainty and misinformation, former Strikeforce Light Heavyweight champion, Gegard Mousasi, is set to take on Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) newcomer, Ilir Latifi, this Saturday (April 6, 2013) at Ericsson Globe Arena in Stockholm, Sweden.
At just 27 years old, Mousasi has already compiled a long mixed martial arts (MMA) career. With more than 30 professional fights -- and a handful of kickboxing scraps -- Mousasi is one of the most experienced fighters in the UFC ... and he has yet to compete inside the Octagon.
That's more than likely among the many reasons he was pegged to headline UFC on Fuel TV 9.
However, despite all this experience, "The Dream Catcher" is still relatively unknown in the United States. Other than a few fights under the Strikeforce banner, his career has been spent in Japan and Europe. And In his UFC debut this weekend, he'll still be fighting in Europe, but he'll get a chance to expose himself to a brand new, more meaningful, fan base.
Unfortunately, his opponent, the highly ranked Alexander Gustafsson, was forced to withdraw earlier this week because of a cut sustained in training (read more here). Now, he fights Swedish wrestler, Ilir Latifi -- who happens to be a primary training partner of "The Mauler" -- on just five days notice.
Does Mousasi have the skills to make a good first impression?
Let's find out:
Mousasi began boxing when he was 15 and then quickly transitioned to kickboxing after becoming the Netherlands Amateur Boxing National Champion in 2001. In fact, Mousasi was talking about boxing in the 2012 Summer Olympics, but an injury derailed those ambitious plans.
Mousasi's boxing at range is pretty simple, but quite effective. His jab is excellent -- it's very accurate and packs quite a bit of stopping power. Mousasi is effective at using it when moving forward or as a counter, which he did repeatedly against K-1 Grand Prix champion Kyotaro Fujimoto.
Backing Mousasi's jab is a dangerous straight right. Additionally, he frequently throws hooks. Mousasi gets full extension on his hooks, maximizing both their range and power.
In addition to his range boxing, Mousasi has a pretty violent close range assault. He'll abandon his jab in favor of hooks and uppercuts. Mousasi manages to pack some serious power behind his punches without much space and doesn't let up -- he keeps attacking until his opponent is over. If his opponent tries to escape to the clinch to avoid this barrage, Mousasi will quickly blast him with a knee.
Mousasi is not just a boxer. To supplement his punches, he has developed a solid kicking game. Mousasi's hunched stance allows him to kick hard low very quickly. In addition to his leg kicks, Mousasi occasionally goes high and attempts teep kicks.
Mousasi is a talented counter striker. He'll use his jab to keep his opponent at a distance and interrupt their combinations, while delivering punishing kicks. Then, once his opponent falls into a rhythm, he'll switch it up and throw a hard hook.
While it may be the weakest area of his game, Mousasi is still a crafty wrestler. He has earned a black belt in Judo and trained with the great Fedor Emelianenko, who is an incredible grappler in his own right.
When Mousasi shoots for a takedown, he mostly goes for a double leg. If it's in the middle of the cage, he'll attempt a trip as he drives forward. If he has his opponent against the fence, he'll lock his hands and pull his hips in, before dragging him to the mat.
Mousasi prefers to take down his opponent from the clinch. He likes to push his opponent forward before switching directions and attempting a trip. While he rarely steps across and attempts and hip toss, he often counters his opponent's throw with a hard whizzer and uses it to obtain top position.
Once Mousasi gets his opponent down, his ground-and-pound is excellent. He excels at getting a dominant position, posturing up, then dropping heavy leather until his opponent folds. When he isn't able to posture, he'll work his passing and constantly feed his opponent elbows and short punches.
One of the biggest question marks in Mousasi's game is his takedown defense. At times, it looks excellent, as Mousasi counters all his opponent's attempts with his own takedowns. In other instances, it seems Mousasi doesn't care whether or not he's on the ground. While he has the guard game to get away with this, it doesn't look good to the judges. "King Mo" Lawal managed to grind him for five rounds, and despite doing very little damage while Mousasi worked from the bottom, won a unanimous decision. It's hard to fault Mousasi for being lackadaisical about takedown defense when he has an incredible bottom game, but unless he finishes, it will lose him fights.
Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu
Mousasi's jiu-jitsu game is very impressive. He is constantly searching for submissions and incorporates striking into his ground attack as well as, if not better than, anyone else in the sport.
When Mousasi is on top, he primarily tries to finish his opponent with strikes. To do this, he generally has to pass his opponent's guard. Mousasi's passing skills are quite apparent, he'll bust his opponent with strikes before cutting through their guard and getting to side control. From there, he'll look to either isolate an arm or move to mount. He doesn't force submissions, preferring to wait for his opponent to make a mistake.
Mousasi has one of the most effective bottom games in MMA. He likes both the butterfly guard and the open guard, both of which offer a multitude of sweep options. In addition to sweeps, Mousasi threatens with submissions constantly.
A major key to sweeping or submitting a skilled top player is to create space. Mousasi is very good at his, and he mainly uses two methods. First, he never allows his opponent to settle. Immediately after he is taken down, Mousasi has some form of guard and is either attempting to elevate his opponent or kicking out their hips. Once a skilled wrestler settles his position on top, it's incredibly difficult to remove him. By never allowing his opponent to get control, Mousasi constantly has opportunities to sweep, submit, or escape to his feet.
The other way he creates space is with strikes. When Mousasi is in guard, he is punching his opponent. In addition to being distracting, his opponent will react to these strikes. Regardless of how he reacts, he's no longer entirely focused on controlling Mousasi, which makes "The Dreamcatcher's" job that much easier.
In particular, Mousasi has brutal up kicks, likely the best in the sport. Whenever his opponent stands up, Mousasi tries to punt them. Additionally, his opponents tend to dive back into his guard after he kicks their hips out, which leaves them open to up kicks, as BJJ ace "Jacare" Souza found out the hard way.
While it may not have been as devastating as his finish of "Jacare," my favorite example of Mousasi's up kicking is his modified De La Riva sweep of Sokoudjou. De La Riva sweeps are fairly common in the upper levels of jiu-jitsu competitions but are rarely seen in MMA, which makes Mousasi's sweep very impressive. From a modified De La Riva guard, Mousasi throws two up kicks at Sokoudjou's face. Sokoudjou leans away from the kicks, which opens up a sweep for the "Armenian Assassin." Mousasi responds by pulling Sokoudjou's ankle with his left hand, kicking out his hip with his left leg, and tripping him with his right leg.
Despite Mousasi's surplus of skill, he leaves his arms in dangerous positions. Two of his three losses are by armbar, and although they were both many years ago, the problem remains. In the third round of his fight against Keith Jardine, a severely battered "Dean of Mean" was able to latch onto Mousasi's arm. While he wasn't able to break Mousasi's grip, it wasn't a good sign.
Mousasi has looked spectacular in every area of MMA in some fights, while looking pedestrian in others. When he is on, Mousasi is dangerous from every position and can end the fight in a multitude of ways.
Since Mousasi is comfortable from every position, there isn't an easy way to beat him. The only person to successfully grind him was Lawal, an incredible wrestler, and even then Lawal ended up taking a beating to hold position.
Regardless of where the fight takes places, Mousasi can finish the fight. At this point in his career, finishing Mousasi will be incredibly difficult. Therefore, any fighter that wants to defeat him has to be able to survive three rounds against a proven finisher. There almost isn't any other option.
Best chance for success
If Mousasi wants to win the easy, he should do his best to keep it standing. His first goal should be to establish his jab. Latifi has little, if any, head movement and a boxing arsenal of about five punches, so it shouldn't be that hard for Mousasi to snap his head back whenever he wants.
Once he establishes his jab, start working kicks and the straight right. Latifi is a powerful guy, so the clinch isn't an ideal location, therefore Mousasi should do his best to keep him at range and pick him apart. As the fight progresses, Mousasi can open up with power punches. Latifi is stepping up on short notice, so cardio will likely be an issue, making big punches less of a risk.
Should Latifi manage to get a takedown, Mousasi should just start working his guard game. A stand up, submission, or sweep, it doesn't really matter. As long as Mousasi is making Latifi work hard, he'll eventual tire or get discouraged. Or, he'll get caught and finished long before he has a chance to tire.
Will Mousasi crush Latifi in short order or will the Swede successfully pull off one of the biggest upsets in modern MMA?
For a closer look and "Complete Fighter Breakdown" of Latifi be sure to click here.