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- CPU Registers and Their Functions - by Submitted on Jan 09, 2012 from Imran ZafarRegisters are the most important components of CPU. Each register performs a specific function. A brief description of most important CPU's registers and their functions are given below: 1. Memory Address Register (MAR): This register holds the address of memory where CPU wants to read or ...
Views: 45790 - 10 Reasons Why Students Fail in High School - by Submitted on Jul 26, 2012 from Tameka Williamson“Those who fail to plan, plan to fail.” Students don’t plan to fail in high school or in life. They unfortunately get derailed along the way by external factors and internal struggles. Looking at the nation’s graduation statistics calls us to action in examining how to help drive students to ...
Views: 36159 - Writing Your Personal Vision/Mission Statement - by Submitted on Nov 12, 2003 from Cecile PeterkinCopyright 2003, Cosmiccoachingcentre.com I recently spent some time revising my personal vision/mission statement for my coaching practice. While doing this, it occurred to me that the vision I have for my work is closely related to my personal vision. Having a job that reflects my personal ...
Views: 32756(9 votes) - Top 10 Reasons To Resign From Your Job - by Submitted on Jul 10, 2012 from Jack HoganEvery year over millions of people resign from their jobs. In fact, according to statistics employees in the United States change their job once every three years on average. What makes people resign from their jobs? As a former human resources manager working for several large organizations, ...
Views: 26774 - The Top Ten Things Employees Say They Want & How Managers Miss the Mark by Low Emotional Intelligence - by Submitted on Apr 22, 2003 from Susan DunnA major problem for employers today is getting the best employees and then keeping them. How do you do this? By understanding what it is employees really want. Being able to sense what others feel and want is empathy, an emotional intelligence competency. SOMETHING THAT HASN’T CHANGED IN 50 ...
Views: 23793(2 votes) - The Nursing Profession: A Historical Perspective - by Submitted on Jan 09, 2008 from Connie LimonNursing today is much different from nursing practices years ago. The nursing profession is expected to continue changing all for the better of nurses and the patients they take care of. The traditional roles of wife, mother, daughter and sister have always included caring for and nurturing ...
Views: 20843 - Five Year Career Development Plan - by Submitted on Jan 25, 2009 from Tom FeinbergIf one thing is clear about life, it is that every one of us has an unimaginable amount of potential. What is also clear is that for many people that potential is barely realized even by the time we reach are full stride in our careers and personal lives. Either we don’t define our goals ...
Views: 20633(3 votes) - How To Change Your Attitude - by Submitted on May 12, 2004 from Keoagile KhibaThere is more attitude around than the 'traditional' positive / negative attitude. This article will expose you to the other kind of attitude. You will also learn about the significant components of attitude and how can use these to have an attitude that serves you. Okay, let's take an ...
Views: 20334(3 votes) - How To Write A Topic Sentence For Hero Essay - by Submitted on Oct 26, 2010 from Sam CollierEverybody has a role model in their life which inspire them most and they wish to be like them, some wants to be like some actor or actress while some are inspired from their national heroes, to say all in short, we all have certain heroes in our life and this is why hero essays are the most ...
Views: 19611(1 vote) - Data Transmission Modes and Its Types - by Submitted on Jan 09, 2012 from Imran ZafarThe way in which data is transmitted from one place to another is called data transmission mode. It is also called the data communication mode. It indicates the direction of flow of information. Sometimes, data transmission modes are also referred to as directional modes. When a person is ...
Views: 19311 - Communication Channels and Its Types - by Submitted on Jan 09, 2012 from Imran ZafarA path through which information is transmitted from one place to another is called communication channel. It is also referred to as communication medium or link. The twisted pair wire, coaxial cable, fiber optic cable, microwave, satellite etc. are examples of communication channels. In a ...
Views: 17110 - 3 C's of Effective Communication - by Submitted on Dec 16, 2010 from Liz UramFor effective communication, check your messages for the 3 C’s – clear, concise, consistent. It is a waste of time to speak to an audience whose eyes are glazing over because they are overwhelmed with the amount and flow of information you are providing and meaningless to write communications ...
Views: 16957(1 vote) - What Is a College Sociology Class Like? - by Submitted on Nov 08, 2012 from Sally BickerstaffSociology is the study of how individuals relate to society and vice versa. It covers the concepts of group dynamics, unspoken social codes, and patterns of behavior on local, national, and global scales. Sociology studies how societies change over time, how social order develops, and sources of ...
Views: 15961 - ***5 Steps for Overcoming a Monotone Voice - by Submitted on Feb 24, 2011 from Nancy DanielsA voice that lacks color is dull and uninteresting. It also says something about you, as the speaker, which may or may not be true. If you speak in a monotone, how do you think others perceive you? A few words that come to my mind are cold, indifferent, and unemotional. Do those words ...
Views: 15379 - The Difference Between “Need” and “Want” - by Submitted on Dec 14, 2004 from Craig NathansonLet’s face it: Most people spend way too much money on things they don’t really need. The more money we make, the more we tend to spend. This endless cycle of materialism has led many people to confuse the word “need” with the word “want.” As in, “we need a big-screen TV for our new home ...
Views: 14656(4 votes) - The Difference Between a Job and a Career - by Submitted on Jul 09, 2006 from Dee PiziakIt is estimated that the average worker will have 14 jobs in his or her working lifetime. It is no longer a bad thing to change jobs. But that doesn't mean you should wander aimlessly from company to company. If you know the difference between a job and career and think long-term, you will ...
Views: 13729 - Single-User and Multi-Programmed Batch Operating Systems - by Submitted on Jan 09, 2012 from Imran ZafarSingle-User Operating System: Single user operating' system allows a single user to access the computer at a time. This type of operating system is mostly used on computers having single processor such as PCs. In single user operating system, the CPU remains idle during an I/O operation. So ...
Views: 13584 - Data Communication Protocols and Functions of Communication Protocols - by Submitted on Jan 09, 2012 from Imran ZafarAll machine based communications must follow certain set of rules for exchange of data between nodes connected to a network. The rules to send and receive data are called protocols. These rules are defined in the network software. A protocol defines; Which is communicated? How it is ...
Views: 13568 - Tools & Techniques used for Human Resources Planning - by Submitted on Nov 28, 2011 from Sarah RyanORGANIZATIONAL CHARTS and Position Descriptions are hierarchical, matrix, or text-oriented formats that ensure each work package has an unambiguous ‘owner’ and that all team members clearly understand their roles and responsibilities, and how they fit into the organizational structure and team. ...
Views: 13255 - Handling The Manipulative, Backstabbing Office Psychopath - by Submitted on Sep 25, 2009 from Andrew BaileyWe all have them. Those annoying, manipulative backstabbing colleagues. We normally label them as the 'office psychopath'. Male, female, it doesn't matter. In fact, Dr John Clarke, a lecturer at the Continuing Education Center at the University of Sydney and the author of two books on ...
Views: 13071(9 votes) - 10 Ways to Resign from Your Job With Professionalism and Pride - by Submitted on Mar 29, 2010 from Cathy GoodwinWhile some employees fear lay-offs, often my clients find themselves in the happy position of accepting a new job and saying good-by to a current employer. Surprisingly, many admit they’re nervous about telling a current boss they’re leaving. And if you've held the same job for a long time, ...
Views: 12522 - ***Jobseeker’s Guide to Online Reputation Management - by Submitted on Oct 01, 2012 from Michelle RiklanWhen searching for a job, it’s very common for employers nowadays to look at your online profile. This information isn’t just used to “rule out” candidates — finding a broad online presence can also improve your chances of getting the job by increasing your “know, like, and trust” factor. What a ...
Views: 12511(1 vote) - What College Degree Is Needed For Medical Sales? - by Submitted on Oct 14, 2010 from Peggy McKeeAs a medical sales recruiter, I am asked (almost on a daily basis) what college degrees are acceptable for a medical sales job. Since the medical sales field is so varied (clinical diagnostics sales, laboratory sales, pathology sales, imaging sales, biotechnology sales, medical device sales, ...
Views: 12213 - 10 Steps to Choose The Right Career - by Submitted on Sep 30, 2004 from Doreen BanaszakWhy was it so important for us to learn that 2+2=4, and not equally important to learn the best way to make personal choices? Think about it, how many choices do you make in a day vs... how many times you need to use 2+2=4? Wouldn’t it have been nice to learn, early on in life, a process to ...
Views: 11988 - How to make BIG changes in your life when you are stuck! - by Submitted on Jun 09, 2010 from Craig NathansonWhy big changes are important when feeling stuck Do you feel stuck in your life now? Feeling stuck can be a result of many factors. It can be financial problems, loss of job, loneliness, boredom, or just a sense of angst about your life and direction. It might be that your days are busy, and ...
Views: 11827(2 votes) - What Is Professionalism - by Submitted on Jan 28, 2008 from Gina GardinerMuch is spoken about behaving professionally. Most people can actively recognise professionalism or the lack of it in others, but find it extremely difficult to define it, or model it when considering their own behaviour. So lets unpick exactly what we mean by professionalism. Think about the ...
Views: 11794 - ***What to do When Nothing Works - by Submitted on May 08, 2013 from Jim AllenEvery now and again, as we work to make our dreams come true, we will find ourselves tired, stuck, and trapped. We'll feel as if we've painted ourselves into a corner and not know how to get out and get moving. If you reach point where you feel like you're stuck and nothing you do seems to be ...
Views: 11340(4 votes) - What is the Job of a Kitchen Steward? - by Submitted on Jul 05, 2011 from Matthew GoudgeYour job as a kitchen steward plays a very major role in the restaurant industry. You are, so to speak, the backbone of the industry, and without the kitchen stewards, the restaurant industry will have a hard time functioning right. However, to provide an excellent service to the restaurant ...
Views: 11208 - Seven Signs You're in the Wrong Job - by Submitted on Mar 09, 2007 from Michelle BacaDo any of the following statements describe you? If so, it may be time to reconsider your career path. 1. You would switch careers in a heartbeat if money wasn’t a factor. If you would switch careers if you knew that you would make enough money, then something inside you knows that you’re ...
Views: 11156(1 vote) - The Importance of Self-Awareness - by Submitted on Dec 14, 2009 from Craig NathansonWhat is self-awareness? This is unknown territory for many. In school we are seldom taught to do deep reflection. As we get older and become adults we get caught in the cycle of productivity and consumption. As a result self reflection becomes something to be avoided so as not to slow one ...
Views: 11060(3 votes) - How to make voucher entry in Tally.ERP9 Accounting Software - by Submitted on Oct 28, 2012 from Ritu VashistAccounts Voucher is the primary document in which the complete details of accounting transaction are recorded, like: • Payment of Salary to Employees • Withdrawals of Cash from Bank Account You make an accounts voucher when you receive or pay money. But there are many instances of non cash ...
Views: 10809 - How to get a PERC Card in the state of Illinois - by Submitted on Nov 10, 2011 from Elijah GarnerSecurity guards, school bus drivers, locksmiths, massage therapists, private detectives… they all have something in common, at least in the state of Illinois. The previously mentioned people all need an Illinois Permanent Employee Registration Card in order to legally do their job. If you're ...
Views: 10483 - Advantages of Media Literacy - by Submitted on Nov 07, 2011 from Manoj VyasMedia is one such term, which is familiar to everyone and in every corner of the world. If we have to talk about media literacy, then there are many folds advantages. Mass communication has contributed in many ways and thus its importance can not be ignored. In this article, we will talk about ...
Views: 10171 - Responsibilities and Duties with a Career in Business Administration - by Submitted on Mar 01, 2012 from Amy DyslexResponsibilities and Duties with a Career in Business Administration In today’s multi-faceted and competitive world, not to mention recessionary, individuals who wish to lead the pack and be successful need to possess a broad portfolio of strengths. The job becomes easier if one can come ...
Views: 9777 - The 5 ways to make a difference in customer service - by Submitted on Sep 16, 2009 from Frank O'TooleI cannot count the amount of times I have been asked on customer service training courses by customer service agents, “how am I going to make a difference? I am just doing my job, management do not even notice”. The fact is that you do make a difference; you are the voice of the company you ...
Views: 9734(1 vote) - Importance of Maintaining a Positive Attitude in the Workplace - by Submitted on Nov 30, 2009 from Aaron PeterIn the current scenario, the real challenge in a workplace is to handle and overcome the obstacles and learn from hard and tough experiences. The problems can be tackled by a person only with positive attitude, with focused mind, and with efforts to overcome obstacles. A person with positive ...
Views: 9673(1 vote) - Data Communication and Types of Data Transmission - by Submitted on Jan 09, 2012 from Imran ZafarCommunication means the exchange of information or messages. The process of transferring data from one location to another is called Data Communication. In this process, data is transmitted electronically from one location to another by using standard methods. Today, computer networks are ...
Views: 9583 - Documents Required for Recruitment Process - by Submitted on Dec 20, 2012 from Shrikant BhatkarThe selection process has various steps such as screening, assessing, interviewing, selecting, conducting induction, and welcoming the new employee. A recruiter performs all this activities for selecting an eligible employee, from the competitive job market. During these activities the candidate ...
Views: 9549 - How to Sell Yourself to an Employer - by Have you ever seen a couple and thought, "How did he get her?" or vice versa? Obviously, the person deemed less physically attractive knew how to sell his/her other great qualities to compensate for what he/she lacked in the looks department. You've also probably known someone who seems to have ...
Views: 9541(1 vote) - How To Engage Your Audience - by Submitted on Oct 11, 2007 from Joan Curtis"I hear and I forget. I see and I remember. I do and I understand." The premise of learning is experiencing and doing. Participants come into a learning environment with the expectation that they will be engaged in a learning experience. All too often, the instructor or workshop leader, ...
Views: 9271 - Types of Medical Reports Medical Transcriptionist's Transcribe Part I - by Submitted on Jul 18, 2007 from Connie LimonThere are a variety of medical reports created every day in physician offices, clinics, and hospitals. A Medical Transcriptionist needs to be familiar with the medical reports dictated in each work setting. Types of reports dictated in private physician practice include: • Office chart ...
Views: 9129 - Ten Ways to Respond Quickly and Wisely - by Submitted on Jul 06, 2012 from Business BookshopSmart people can think quickly and respond effectively. Wisdom can take longer. But is there a way to respond quickly and insightfully? I think there is. Here are ten things to do that will enable you to harness and deploy your wisdom, and show that you are more than just smart. 1. ...
Views: 9118 - ***The Job Search - “They can hear you in your pajamas.” (and taking the job search seriously) - by Submitted on Jul 07, 2010 from Michelle RiklanWe live in a world today that brings a completely new meaning to “multi-tasking”. Potential employers call about our résumé while we’re driving to the soccer field and deals are negotiated in the supermarket produce section. With virtual offices, tele-conferences, e-summits and Skype, we need ...
Views: 8814(3 votes) - Ten Reasons to become a Pharmacy Technician - by Submitted on Apr 26, 2013 from Nancy HigginsSo, you've been in the job market or plan to hit it soon and are looking for promising professions to join. While one solid reason often suffices to start a career in a particular field, we can give you ten reasons for becoming a pharmacy tech. But before that, let's try and understand what ...
Views: 8812 - CAREER COMPETENCIES: Effective Communication Skills - by Submitted on Feb 21, 2012 from Sharon AugusteCore Career Competencies Series One: Benefits of Effective Communication Why is effective communication important? The most essential skill to achieving anything in life or navigating through life, and especially in the workplace, is the ability to communicate effectively. An essential ...
Views: 8747 - Learn How To Prove Workplace Discrimination Without Hesitation! - by Submitted on Oct 30, 2008 from Yancey Thomas JrMy prove workplace discrimination article helps workers protect their basic employee rights! Millions of employees in America and around the world are exposed to various forms of discrimination. Even job seekers are routinely denied the opportunity to work and provide for themselves and their ...
Views: 8608 - The Soft-Spoken Voice: Is It a Strength or a Weakness? - by Submitted on Feb 10, 2015 from Nancy DanielsMany years ago when I first started my business, I had a most eye-opening experience that I will never forget. It happened on a consecutive Monday and Tuesday. On Monday, I had been working with a group from Nortel in voice and presentation skills. One of the men from the group told me that, ...
Views: 8457(2 votes) - ***What Is the Best Speed for Speaking? - by Submitted on Apr 08, 2011 from Nancy DanielsSome people talk fast, some talk too slowly, and some are moderate. In public speaking, those who speak at a moderate rate are the easiest to follow over any given length of time. I knew of a speaker in Toronto who believed that talking as fast as you can was ideal. I beg to differ. ...
Views: 8146(1 vote) - Managerial Excellence: Three Reasons for Studying Organizational Behavior - by Submitted on Nov 11, 2012 from Nelly NanevaWhat is the best way to manage an organization? Scientific management, training groups, wellness programs, and organizational culture are only small part of the many managerial approaches managers have tried to implement in order to make more effective the workings of companies. Where does a ...
Views: 8038 - 5 Reasons For Choosing A Phlebotomy Career - by Submitted on Jul 11, 2012 from Jack HoganThough you may never have heard the term phlebotomist, you have likely utilized one's services many times in the course of your life, even if you did not realize it at the time. Phlebotomy is the profession of drawing blood so that it may be stored for future use or tested for health concerns. ...
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