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3 Tips To Make Your Peace Corps Resume More Competitive
Peace Corps applications are at a record high, with over 23,000 people applying in 2015. While this is great for the program, it can mean that qualified volunteers get turned away due to the increased interest in the program. If one of your dreams is to join the Peace Corps, it is important that you stand out as a candidate from the moment you submit your application. While experience and education are important, the way you display your past experience will also determine whether you secure an interview and a volunteer position.
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4 Reasons You Should Use Self Storage For Your College Dorm Room
If you are cleaning up and packing your college dorm room, instead of lugging all the boxes back to your parent's house, you should put them into a self-storage unit near your college campus. Here are four great reasons why self-storage is the best way to store your dorm room belongings over the summertime. #1 Great Way To Keep Your Belongings Safe The best reason to use a self-storage unit to store your dorm room belongings is because it is a great way to keep your things safe while you are away for the summer.
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Remove Coffee Stains From A Velvet Lounge Chair
A velvet lounge chair can be restored to its original condition if it has coffee stains on its surface by completing the project below. Once the fabric has been treated, prevent it from becoming soiled again so that it continues to provide you with a comfortable and attractive spot to sit. Materials lint-free cloths cleaning solution (made with dish detergent, white vinegar, and water) spray bottle soft-bristled scrub brush dry cleaning solvent hairdryer Treat The Stains With A Homemade Cleaning Solution
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What You Should Know About Temp Agencies
If you are currently looking for a job but having difficulty finding one, you might want to consider going to a temporary employment agency, such as Bishop & Company Inc. Temp agencies make it easy to apply and will help you find a job so you don't have to search as much on your own. However, before you make this decision, it is good to learn a little more about temp agencies and how they work.
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Scaring Customers: 4 Phrases Customer Service Representatives Need To Avoid
When it comes to the success of any business, there must be a strong, personal connection with customers. While this is sometimes achieved in person, face-to-face, some businesses achieve this over-the-phone with positive words and a warm tone of voice. When a frustrated customer calls in and a customer service representative uses a negative tone and poorly-worded phrase, the situation is likely to escalate and the caller will not leave the conversation feeling satisfied.
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Three Tips For Safely Driving A Cargo Van
When you're planning a small move that doesn't require you to rent a truck, renting a cargo van, from a company like Elite Truck Rental, can be the perfect vehicle for getting the job done. With wide-opening doors and a large storage area, your cargo van can handle furniture items and boxes alike to help you move your possessions from one home to another. If you've never driven anything larger than a standard-sized car, it can be a bit of an adjustment getting behind the steering wheel or a cargo van.
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Why A Pressure Washer Stops Removing Dirt In A Powerful Manner
Does your pressure washer suddenly not remove dirt as effectively as it once was able to? The problem with the equipment likely stems from it having a decreased flow of water pressure, which means that replacement parts or a new pressure washer is needed. This article will discuss some of the possible things that may be causing your pressure washer to not release water with enough power to sufficiently remove dirt as it should be able to.
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5 Tips for Making Your Newborn's Mattress Last through Their Childhood
Having a child is one of the most expensive decisions that a couple can make. It will be necessary to take care of a child from the beginning of his or her development through to adulthood. Although many expenses are inevitable, you can do things a bit differently to maximize the value that you get from your purchases. It is natural for parents to go through several mattresses in their child's upbringing, but with proper planning, you can get away with purchasing just one and not have to make any sacrifices.
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3 Essential Items That You Will Need To Go Along With Your Moving Boxes
When it comes to moving, you likely know that moving boxes are going to be an essential item for you, but what you may not know is that there are other items that will need to go along with your moving boxes and they are just as essential. Thankfully, moving companies know just how important these items are and they generally carry a good variety of them. Moving with a moving company will allow you to not only get the boxes that you need but also these added supplies as well.
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Top Reasons For Businesses To Buy From Office Furniture Companies
Are you considering expanding your current company and moving out of your home office? Will you be needing to hire additional employees to support your growing business? Adding employees means that you'll need more desks, chairs and other types of furniture to support the new additions. Although you may be considering picking up what you need from your nearest big box discount retailer, here are some good reasons why you should purchase from office furniture companies instead:
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