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[T963]Tips Starting New Job

by James Copper, Jam

So, you need a new job. Whether you lost your job due to cutbacks or you simply got bored with the old job, starting over can be overwhelming. However it can also be a grand adventure, it all depends on your attitude. This is your opportunity to start over with a clean slate. You can choose something that you really like to do, use your past mistakes to avoid pitfalls in your new job.

Take inventory. Recognize your strong points and your weak points. What did you not like about the old job? What can you do to be more successful in the new job? If you know people who have been through the experience of starting over, ask them questions. Take advantage of any advice that may have for you. Allow your family and friends to be part of your new job decisions. Surround yourself with positive people who can encourage you and help you achieve your goals.

If you are not going into the same job field, consider what type of job would give you the most pleasure. Just because you need to work forty to sixty hours a week does not mean that it has to be drudgery. If you choose something that interests you, or something that you have a passion for you may find that your new job actually gives you pleasure. Another thing you will need to consider is whether or not this new job is something that will last. Is this a short term or a long-term proposition? Will the new job provide everything that you need it to? Medical insurance, benefits and retirement are all important things to consider.

Will you need to have special skill training? Does your new job require you to have specific certifications? If so, you will need to think about what training providers you may want to enlist and how long the course will take. There are lots of providers to choose from and you can even choose whether you want to be in a classroom or have online instruction. Of course you will need to be certain that you are choosing an accredited program. Be sure that your potential employer will recognize the certification.

Some programs may be able to offer you information on financial assistance if you need it. If you have an employment center in your area, stop in and speak to them about the requirements for a new job, they can also advise you about what job opportunities you have in your area. Your local government usually provides the centers and they are there to help you. They may be able to suggest several possibilities that could meet your needs.

Once you have a plan and get any certification you need, it is time to look for your new job. Create a good resume and keep it up to date. Choose a nice outfit for your interviews. A good outlook and a positive attitude can serve you well in getting a new job. Just remember the first impression can make all the difference in whether or not you get a second interview.

The theme of your scrapbook can be simple or complex. Your theme could be a special event such as a birthday, a baby shower, a wedding, Christmas, or Halloween. Themes can also be personalized to the scrapbook recipient's special interests. Special interests themes include favorite colors, sports, favorite television programs, music, the outdoors, or cultural influences.

What is the overall purpose for your scrapbook?
Who is the scrapbook for?
Who is the scrapbook about?

The answers to these three questions are all factors in selecting an appropriate theme. For instance, the scrapbook you are giving your nephew as he graduates from medical school is probably completely different than the grandparent book you send your mother. Your nephew will probably appreciate a scrapbook with photographs, poems, journals, and more masculine embellishments. Perhaps, the theme of the scrapbook could be medicine. You could create embellishments that looked like scalpels and tweezers around various pictures of your nephew during his college years.

Your mother, on the other hand, will love a multitude of baby pictures fancifully embellished with flowers, ribbon, and baby fingerprints. The theme of this book will probably be your baby. Photographs could include baby and grandma with the baby. A nice journal about your baby's day could also add a nice touch

Title

Don't forget to create a title for your scrapbook page. Though adding a title might seem to be obvious or unimportant, a title defines the whole basis of your scrapbook. The title instantly tells the viewer what your page is all about. In one word or one short phrase, the title tells the reader the theme and purpose of your scrapbook.

Titles can be as basic as the date of an event, the name of an individual, or a specific event.

Titles can also be more interesting and exciting. These can include quotes, sayings, fillers, or simple phrases. The best places to look for title inspiration are in greeting cards, advertisements, and commercials.

Color

Color coordination and contrast will highlight and accent your scrapbook. A well thought out color scheme can help define the theme of a page, attract attention to specific items, or detract away from mistakes. Poorly chosen color schemes, on the other hand, can cause your scrapbook page to look gaudy or mismatched.

Background colors can either be matched, coordinated, or contrasted with the colors in your photographs, mementos, or embellishments. Matching colors add to the continuity of the color scheme. Coordinated colors add depth to scrapbook pages. Contrasted colors focus the eye. In this way, color can be used to create the effect you desire.

A great way to see how colors look together is to collect and compare color wheels from your local paint or hardware store. Paint wheels are usually available free for the taking in nearly any paint department.

Photographs

Most scrapbooks will contain photographs. Even the most disinterested reader of your scrapbook will glance at the photographs. Pictures really are worth a thousand words. Therefore, it is important to choose photographs that are of good quality and clearly illustrate your scrapbook theme.

Any photograph can be used in a scrapbook. Even instant photographs can be used in scrapbooking. Just be careful that the chemicals within the photograph do not spill out on the rest of your scrapbook. Digital pictures can easily be printed right onto lignin-free and acid -free paper.

Always keep in mind that scrapbooking is permanent. Therefore, it is probably preferable to use copies of your only picture of Great Grandma rather than risk ruining the photograph forever. Simply scan the picture on your computer scanner and print the image on lignin free and acid free paper.

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