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Just Another Keyboard Shortcut: Ctrl+ F



This shortcut is good in Outlook. Need to do a quick reply to an email
without opening it up? Click Ctrl + F. This shortcut key will allow you
to open up a reply window as many times as you need to. Get your reply
sent faster every time!



This shortcut is also good in Microsoft Word and Excel. Need to find
something quick? Ctrl +F, will get you there! A pop up box will appear
with options for you to search.



Now try it in Internet Explorer. A search box will appear under the tabs
bar. You can use the Ctrl +F shortcut option to find anything you're
looking for here too!



Where else can you use this shortcut key? Go ahead, try it out!!

Employment Benefits Consultant

Will deal with many different employers from very small firms to very
large firm and often with many different insurance brokers/agents and
insurance carriers. The job duties for this position include good
customer service skills; commission payment experience (we use a system
called Gen 4); insurance carrier experience-more from an advocacy
experience carrier negotiations; excellent communication skills and good
follow-through is important. Someone that has worked for a carrier or
an insurance agent/agency might be a very good fit.
resume@advantage-inc.com

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Monday's Career Tip: Research the Company and the Industry



As a part of preparation for the job interview, it is recommended that
you research the company and the industry. Familiarize yourself with the
company and its purpose, mission statement and community contributions.
Also, get to know the industry "lingo"; learn specific terms related to
the industry.



There are several ways you can research the company. The first step in
researching, would be the internet. (Where would we be without the
internet?) Nowadays, there are multiple options for finding what you are
looking for. Search engines like Bing and Google, are good choices.
Enter the company's name and see what you can find. Look for information
like a specific company website, or if that is not available, see if you
can find any articles relating to the company's history or community
contributions. Learn as much as you can about the company's policies and
procedures, such as, dress code, atmosphere, and the company's evolving
rate. Contact anyone you know inside the company that may be a good
resource for finding these answers. Also, know the company's
competitors, how they compete and possible differences in product or
service.



Don't forget to research the "lingo" of the industry. This is important,
especially if it is a new career choice. A good place to find some
idea's on the industry lingo, would be to try to find the company's
website. Sometimes, there is a section of quotes from clients of the
company or even top executives from the company. Read what they have to
say. You can also use a search engine to enter the industry name and the
word "lingo". It will pull up websites specifically designed to teach
the lingo!



Now put what you've learned to use! On the interview, you can show your
knowledge of competitors and how you can help that company design or
better their product or service. You can use the industry lingo when
necessary to show you are "in the game", and you can show interest in
the company by mentioning how impressed you are by their many social
activities in the community or in the general industry.

Please remember

Talk About it on Thursday



I'm sure you have heard once already this morning, that there are
workers still missing after an oil rig explosion in the Gulf of Mexico?
I encourage you to take a moment to remember the missing and their
families, the injured and their families, the rescue workers and their
families, the cleanup crew who is working to sort out the mess, and the
media crew that is working to keep the families and friends updated.



Remember, that at any moment, any of us could go through something
similar to, if not worse, than this. Take a moment to remember just how
blessed we truly are. Remember the everyday blessings that we sometimes
take for granted, the "little" things that we sometimes forget, and
let's remember to be truly thankful for the things that are given to us.

Hump Day Wednesday

Wednesday's Hump Day: Unique Places to Work





Have you ever sat at your desk and wondered what it would be like to work at a place that wasn't your conventional workplace environment? Perhaps, a place that was full of things to do and look at, full of things that really sparked your interest, would be so much more fun?







Well, I did some research and found a little more about some companies that are a pure blast to work for. For example, let's take a look at Google. The goal of the company, as stated by the CEO, Eric Schmidt; "The goal is to strip away everything that gets in our employees' way. We provide a standard package of fringe benefits, but on top of that are first-class dining facilities, gyms, laundry rooms, massage rooms, haircuts, carwashes, dry cleaning, commuting buses-just about anything a hardworking employee might want. Let's face it, programmers want to program, they don't want to do their laundry. So we make it easy for them to do both." It was also stated on the Google website that the founders have been known to say the company is not serious about anything but search.







I was curious to see how work could take place in an environment that is filled with large toy balls, connect links, foosball tables and whimsical lava lamps. So I began watching some of the inside videos of Google. Here, I found that Google works with only the best. Their employees range from students straight out of college, to entrepreneurs that have been in the business for over 25 years. On top of having some of the top people in the corporation, Google has benefits of the job that are unreal. Benefits include everything from your basic health benefits, 401K and holiday pay, to vacation time (with the 1st year starting at 15 days), 12 weeks paid maternity leave, parental leave, a take-out benefit and even back-up childcare. The list goes on. On the job itself, employee's are even offered free lunch and dinner and an on-site doctor. Although, the Top Ten Reasons to Work at Google list, located on the Google website is modest in wording, most of us can see from the list of "perks", that working for Google is more than just a "blast". It could possibly be considered, a life-changing, experience. For most of us, working at Google is a dream.





Another company I found, while googling the web is Pixar. They are creative both inside and out. I guess you can imagine it would be hard to design animations like Nemo and WALL-E, in a boring workspace? With Pixar, workspaces are a little different. Instead of back to back cubicles and typical square offices, Pixar is full of huts and garden sheds. You will also find pieces of art that you probably wouldn't find in most work places. It is all full of vibrant colors and themes of the ocean and beyond! Getting more technical on us would be the ultimate computing room! Welcome to Renderfarm. Pixar has a computer room like no other. It is told to be blazing with bright, blinking neon lights.







Among some of the "extras" featured, are the café and game room, best of all, the well-known cereal room. There is also an atrium created for employee's on their break time. This allows them to discuss ideas, while in an even more relaxing environment. Oh, and don't forget to check out their state-of-the-art screening room! This is where a lot of the 1st screening debuts occur.







Well, although there are many unique places to work, these were two that I found to be way outside of my norm. Check out some of the links below to find even more unique work places! Some that have indoor slides, fountains and more!



http://www.designverb.com/2006/08/22/red-bull-hq-london-whoohoooo/



http://positivesharing.com/2006/10/10-seeeeeriously-cool-workplaces/



http://www.rottentomatoes.com/m/wall_e/news/1741321/18/exclusive_inside_pixar_a_photo_tour

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Tuesday's Computer Spin

Would you like to know a basic tip that could save you a lot of time,
and a lot of eye strain? Well, if you have trouble seeing small words or
numbers on your computer screen, or your eyes are getting hazy from
staring at the screen too long, this tip will probably be great for you!



To make the letters and numbers larger, simply hold down the CTRL key
located on your keyboard, and then press the (+) key. If you change your
mind about the enlarged text, just hold the CTRL key on the keyboard
again and press the (-) key.



Just remember, CTRL and (+) for bigger, CTRL (-) for smaller. It works
every time!!

Monday's Career Tip

Monday's Career Tip: Ask Questions Before the Interview



Something that a lot of job seekers forget to do is ask questions to the
person contacting them to schedule the interview. A few question's I
found in , The Interview Pocket Handbook, by Joanna Slaybaugh, are
listed below.



1. May I get a copy of the job description prior to the interview?

2. Will there be an application to complete prior to the interview?
(if yes) Should I arrive early to complete it? Are there any specific
documents I will need to bring to complete the application or the
interview process?

3. Do you have driving directions to the interview location? Try to
get a fax or email.

4. Where should I park? How much can I expect to pay for parking?
Asking this can save you a great deal of time, frustration, and money
spent on parking fees.

5. How many people will I be interviewing with?

6. How long should I plan for the interview to last?

Friday's Hot or Not

Hot or Not?

Being late to the Interview







The interview is your first impression, and with such a slow job market
today, it is important to make a great first impression. Being late is
not a step towards a great first impression. Employers want to see the
responsible side of you. They want to be assured that the least of their
worries is your dependability. This is probably one of the easiest steps
in the interview process. Make sure you score an "A"!



As an added bonus to the employer, try showing them that you are
meticulous. Show up at least 10 minutes early. This will allow you time
to fill out any paperwork, such as a paper application, that may be
needed before the interview begins.

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Talk About it on Thursday



April 15...Tax Day!







So, were you an early bird and have no tax deadline worries, or are you
a procrastinator and are rushing to the post office?



Either way, you might be happy to know that many companies use this
normally stressful day to offer Tax Day Freebies!

That is right, something to relieve the stress. These are just a few of
the ones offered, so don't forget to Google your way into the freebie
list too!



* Free Starbucks Coffee (as long as you bring your own mug- go
green!)

* Buy One Dinner Plate at Boston Market and get a Second Free
(with a coupon from the website)

* 2 Free Bite-Sized Cupcakes at Cinnabun (from 6pm- 8pm)

* $10.40 Gift Certificate on Selected Dishes at McCormick &
Schmick's

* Free Doughnut at Dunkin Doughnuts

* IHOP Free Kids Meal (4pm-10pm all month)

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Tuesday's Computer Spin

Computer Spin Weekly

Adware: the What and How.



What is Adware?



Adware (advertising-supported software) is a type of software
application that automatically displays or downloads advertisements to a
computer on which it is installed. Most adware is installed
unintentionally and results in frequent pop-ups or banner ads on the
infected computer. Although some adware is legitimate, most types of
adware run in the background, avoiding detection and obtaining and
transmitting information to a third party. This type of adware is known
as spyware, and it is becoming increasingly common on the internet.



How do I get it and how do I remove it?



Adware can attach to your computer through clicking on an advertisement
pop-up, on a link in an unknown email, and most commonly through music
files. Adware already installed on your computer can be removed by using
a quality anti-virus product, as well as a spyware detector program.
These programs are designed to seek out adware, remove it or quarantine
it. There are lots of anti-virus programs available.



Here is a little something extra. I found this on Wikipedia.org, and
thought it might be interesting?



Well-known adware programs/ programs distributed with adware



* 123 Messenger
link=1>
* 180SearchAssistant

* 888bar


* Adssite Toolbar
edlink=1>
* AOL Instant Messenger

* Ask.com Toolbar (Toolbar
is automatically installed with many different programs, even after you
uncheck Ask.com during the installation process.)
* Bearshare
* BitZipper
=1> - (Software comes bundled with other products but can be unchecked
during installation)
* Bonzi Buddy
* BlockChecker
ink=1>
* Burn4Free
=1>
* ClipGenie
* Comet Cursor
* Crazy Girls
* Cydoor
* Daemon Tools -
(Software comes bundled with the "Daemon Tools WhenUSave Toolbar" but
can be unchecked during installation)
* DivX
* DollarRevenue
* eBike Insurance
* eCar Insurance
* eVan Insurance
* Ebates MoneyMaker
* ErrorSafe
* ErrorSweeper
ink=1>
* Evernote
* Ezula

* FaceGame.exe
* FormatFactory
* Foxit PDF Reader

* FlashGet
* Gamevance
* Gator
* Gool.exe
* IWNet

* Kazaa
* Kiwee Toolbar
* Messenger Plus! Live
- (Software comes
bundled with adware, but can be unchecked during installation)
* MessengerSkinner
* Mirar Toolbar
* MyWay Search Assistant

* MyWay Searchbar
* MyWay Speedbar
* MyWeb Searchbar
(Temporarily, is not adware anymore)
* MyWebSearch
(Temporarily, is not adware anymore)
* Oemji Toolbar
* PornDigger!
* Smiley Central
* Quake Live
* Spotify - (A
subscription can be paid to remove ads.)
* TagASaurus
k=1>
* TopMoxie
1>
* Tribal Fusion

* Videothang
k=1>
* Viewpoint Media Player

* VirusProtectPro
* Vuze
* WeatherBug
* WhenU
* WinAce (now with MeMedia
AdVantage)
* Winzix
* Warirc


* XXX Shop online
edlink=1>
* XXX Toy
>
* Yahoo! Messenger

* Zango
* Zango Toolbar
* Zwinky

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Monday's Career Tip of the Day:

The Secret Formula to Cover Letter Success



Ah, the dreaded cover letter. You may know what you should do and
shouldn't do, but when it comes to sitting down and actually writing it
- where to even begin? Should you even bother?

If the job listing specifically says to submit a cover letter, then you
must! You don't want to penalize yourself immediately by not following
directions. Unless there is a specified name in the job listing, always
address it to "Dear Hiring Manager." Okay, so you open with Dear Hiring
Manager, - now what?

Lucky for you, AdminSecret has spoken to a cover letter expert, and
we're here to guide you step-by-step through her secret formula to cover
letter success. This formula has gotten her interviews for all of the
positions she's ever applied for, and she was offered a job for all but
one of them.

Now, obviously you're not going to get the interview if you're totally
unqualified for the job; however, this secret formula can help you
properly organize your thoughts, highlight your best assets, and (most
importantly) grab the hiring manager's attention.



Paragraph 1: Flatter the company and show you've done your research

Paragraph 2: Delve into your past accomplishments and education that
relate directly to the job requirements

Paragraph 3: Highlight your education or latest experience and again,
show how it relates directly to the job requirements

Paragraph 4: End with immense gratitude and an action item

Please visit
http://adminsecret.monster.com/benefits/articles/2800-the-secret-formula
-to-cover-letter-success?page=1 for more information.

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Hot or Not?

Hot or Not?

On the Job Interview





Hot: Being yourself.



Not: Conducting a performance. The worst thing you can do in an interview is try to be something you're not. If you are not a happy, bouncy individual, do not try to appeal to someone looking for this type. If you are not a creature of business intellect, don't try to use strong words that you normally wouldn't. Be yourself. Chances are, the employer will see through the cliché you are offering, anyways.

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Talk About it on Thursday!

Talk About it on Thursday



Have you met Unice?








Eunice Orchin Garrett Sanborn, born July 20, 1896, is now, the oldest
living person in the United States! She became the oldest person living
in the U.S after the death of Neva Morris. It was told by the family of

Ms. Sanborn that she lived a "long, charitable and wonderful life."

Only one of her four children, a son, is still living.

At the age of 113, she is an American Super-centenarian
.

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Career Tip of the Day

Career Tip of the Day: Ten Tips on Career Advancement



Many career experts agree that the best time to look for a new job is while you are still comfortably in your old one. If you're starting to feel unchallenged in your present position, you may be ready for a promotion to the next level. If there aren't many career advancement opportunities where you work, the best next job may be waiting for you elsewhere. Nowadays, it's up to you to take control of your professional future and make sure that you are progressing wisely down the right career path. Here are 10 proven strategies to help you get started:

1. Talk to your boss. Sit down and have a very direct and pointed conversation with your boss about your future in the company. Stress that you want your job performance to meet the company's goals. Share your own career goals with him or her. Your boss will respect this display of confidence and maturity.

2. Ask for more. Volunteering to help out other departments or teams - or simply asking for more responsibilities - increases your value within the organization. Asking for additional work shows an interest and desire to help your department and company to succeed. It also puts a spotlight on your value to the business.

3. Volunteer for boards. If you have your career set on something beyond what you are doing in your present position, seek out opportunities to volunteer or serve on advisory boards, where you can build a reputation as someone who is passionate and dedicated to your particular industry.

4. Sharpen your people skills. Strong interpersonal skills play a crucial role in gaining the respect of your boss and coworkers; they will also attract the notice of outside influencers who might open new doors of opportunity for you. Be friendly, outgoing, and personable. Listen carefully to people, and practice being a clear and effective communicator.

5. Be innovative. Never be afraid to think outside of the box and put your business acumen to work. Stay on the lookout for creative solutions to problems that will make you - and your boss - look good.

6. Find a mentor. Develop mentoring relationships, either inside or outside the company. Recent studies have shown that four out of five promotions are influenced by a mentor higher up in the company. Mentors are also great sources of information and career guidance.

7. Sell yourself. Learn the fine art of self-promotion. If you have had major accomplishments or created successful programs, make sure people know about it - especially those in influential positions who could help you advance professionally. Let it be known that you are seeking a promotion or the next step up in your career.

8. Keep learning. A proven way to advance in your career is to be continually acquiring new knowledge. Stay on top of trends or developments in your field and make sure that your current résumé reflects those needed skills.

9. Network. Strengthen your personal network and join professional organizations, attend industry conferences, or even volunteer. The more people who are aware of your strengths and abilities, the better your chances of hearing about any new opportunities that might arise.

10. Build your reputation. In business, your reputation is the most valuable thing you own. Be known for being dependable, professional, and cooperative. Act and look the part by dressing professionally. Make a name for yourself by attending conferences, delivering speeches, or writing articles.



For More Information, please visit http://www.allbusiness.com/human-resources/careers-career-development/11128-1.html

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Career Tip of the Day

Monday's Career Tip of the Day: Watch Out for the Toxic Boss







We've all heard stories about the nightmare of working for a toxic boss.
Some of us have even had the unique displeasure of doing so ourselves.

Red flags to such behavior often appear as early as the interview
process. We've compiled 10 warning signs of a toxic boss. Watch for them
in the interview and you might be able to avoid a negative work
environment - or at least know what you're in for:

Disrespectful Behavior

Visual Cues

Defensive Body Language

Bad Attitude

Excessive Nervousness

Distrust of Others

Fear Used as a Motivator

Word Choice



Extreme Friendliness



Self-Absorption



For Detailed Information on Today's Career Tip, please visit
http://adminsecret.monster.com/training/articles/281-beware-admins-warni
ng-signs-of-a-toxic-boss

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