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Literacy In The United States Is Declining - Is That Good Or Bad?
In an illiterate world, who will want to buy books, e-books, magazines and newspapers?Reading is indisputably in decline, which upsets or pleases people, depending upon one's viewpoint. In the USA, we’ve suffered a 10% decline in literacy from 1982 to 2002.The data are clear—-people are becoming less literate, preferring not

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9. Are you willing to work extra hours at night or on weekends to meet deadlines or to make more money?
[ ] Yes [ ] Somewhat [ ] No

10. Is making money and being financially secure more important to you than having “status” symbols like a fancy office, expensive car or a big title?
[ ] Yes [ ] Somewhat [ ] No

Your score:

Okay, add up the total. Remember, you should have given yourself a “2” for every “y

Can Your Degrees Hurt Your Chances At A Job?
Can your level of education hurt your chances at a job?As a recruiter, I’ve seen instances where: 1. A person is considered to be under educated: I’ve dealt with several companies who won’t consider a candidate unless they have a certain level of education ie. a university or college degree. In some cases a certain level

A recent poll conducted by Yahoo! Small Business showed that nearly 3 out of 4 Americans have considered starting their own business. In fact, of more than 2,200 adults surveyed, over half (51 percent) said they would like to launch their small business within the next 5 years.

Clearly, entrepreneurship is a part of the American Dream. But is everyone suited to being his or her own boss? Here’s a 10-question quiz that can give you a quick idea of your chance for success if you decide to go out on your own. Keep track of the score on a separate sheet of paper. Be honest. Give yourself a “2” for every “yes” answer, a “1” for every “somewhat” and a “0” for every “no”.

1. Are you organized? Do you like to make lists and prioritize your day?
[ ] Yes [ ] Somewhat [ ] No

2. Are you task-oriented? Can you focus on a specific task until it’s completed? Or do you frequently leave things unfinished?
[ ] Yes [ ] Somewhat [ ] No

3. Are you comfortable working with a personal computer? Do you have good computer skills?
[ ] Yes [ ] Somewhat [ ] No

4. Are you goal oriented? Do you have a 1-, 3- and 5-year plans for where you want to be?
[ ] Yes [ ] Somewhat [ ] No

5. Do you have a wide network of friends and colleagues from previous organizations you’ve worked for, or schools and organizations you belong to? [ ] Yes [ ] Somewhat [ ] No

6. Are you comfortable serving other people? Have you ever worked in a service role before?
[ ] Yes [ ] Somewhat [ ] No

7. Would you characterize yourself as friendly, cheerful, and easy to get along with?
[ ] Yes [ ] Somewhat [ ] No

8. Would you say that you have a marketable skill that is needed by other people or companies?
[ ] Yes [ ] Somewhat [ ] No

9. Are you willing to work extra hours at night or on weekends to meet deadlines or to make more money?
[ ] Yes [ ] Somewhat [ ] No

10. Is making money and being financially secure more important to you than having “status” symbols like a fancy office, expensive car or a big title?
[ ] Yes [ ] Somewhat [ ] No

Your score:

Okay, add up the total. Remember, you should have given yourself a “2” for every “ye

Postcards a Key Toward Successful Marketing
Postcards are highly regarded as a vital tool for promotions and advertising. It had valuably worked to help business make them recognized in the market. With this tool businesses were able to impart a valuable service of making people aware of the services they can provide.As a key towards successful marketing postcards can gain customer con

uick idea of your chance for success if you decide to go out on your own. Keep track of the score on a separate sheet of paper. Be honest. Give yourself a “2” for every “yes” answer, a “1” for every “somewhat” and a “0” for every “no”.