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Transform Your Career by Passing Microsoft AZ-900 Certification Exam

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Career transformation often involves studying and upgrading your skills. It also involves making either your current employer or potential employers aware of those skills.  That is where a high-quality certificate like the AZ-900 from Microsoft can help.

In this article, we’re going to discuss the Microsoft AZ-900 certification exam, but there are a variety of other Microsoft Certifications that can open all sorts of different doors for you.

What This Qualifying Exam Entails

The AZ-900 “Azure fundamentals certification” exam covers the critical basics regarding cloud services and how they relate to the Microsoft Azure platform. Thus, beginners are best suited to take it because it’s a great way to cover the basic issues about solutions and services associated with the cloud. According to Microsoft, “Candidates for this exam should have a foundational knowledge of cloud services and how those services are provided with Microsoft Azure. The exam is intended for candidates who are just beginning to work with cloud-based solutions and services or are new to Azure.”

20-25% of the test involves describing cloud concepts such as [Read more…] about Transform Your Career by Passing Microsoft AZ-900 Certification Exam

Protect Your Business Against Lawsuits

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At home, you probably keep an emergency kit on hand, perhaps a fire extinguisher, and a smoke detector… just in case. In the same way, business owners should also have preventative strategies in place. This might be a disaster plan for natural disasters, off-site computer back-ups, fire drills, hiring policies, and a variety of other precautions to prevent massive financial losses.

How Legal Assistance Can Keep Your New Business Protected

Even if you do everything right and plan carefully, you can still be subject to a lawsuit. Someone can fall on your property, someone can claim you unfairly discriminated against them, or your product could cause an injury.

Experts in the field of business law can help you avoid legal issues. This prevention means you should anticipate any legal conflicts that could arise and prevent them before they happen. This is a less expensive approach and minimizes expensive legal issues needing litigation, arbitration, or mediation.

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How to Make Yourself More Employable

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Whether you are out of work or currently interested in applying for a different job, understanding how to make yourself more employable can be one of the best skills you can acquire. The process of finding a new job can be pretty demoralizing, especially if you keep getting turned down for positions you think you are perfect for. Understanding how to make yourself more attractive to recruiters can help you to more quickly and effectively land your dream job.

Never Stop Learning

One of the best things that you can do to make yourself more attractive to employers is for you to adopt the habit of continuous learning. If you are dedicated to learning more, you will stand out from the sea of other candidates. This is because you have different skills, knowledge, and experiences that other candidates for a position will not possess. Being dedicated to becoming a constant learner is easier now than ever before since you can now access a range of different courses via an online learning platform.

Do Your Research

Often people searching for a new job will be tempted to apply for as many positions as possible. This mindset is understandable; the more jobs you apply for, the greater the chance of getting hired. However, this approach can actually be damaging your employment prospects. This is because a recruiter can spot those who are sending off generic applications.

You should take the time to research the company and the position you are applying for. This might take a bit more time, but it is completely worth it. Doing your research enables you to show a potential employer how genuinely interested and passionate you are about the position.

Start Networking

Attending networking events and getting to [Read more…] about How to Make Yourself More Employable

A Career as a Web Developer

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If you enjoy the creative process you might consider becoming a Web Developer/Designer. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS), “web developers create and maintain websites and test website or interface layout, functions, and navigation for usability”. Some web developers work in the computer systems design and related services industry. Others are self-employed… many work from home.

Educational requirements for web developers and digital designers vary, ranging from a high school diploma to a bachelor’s degree. But the important point is having the skills necessary and not necessarily a certain educational path. The BLS says the median annual wage for web developers and digital designers was $77,200 in May 2020. Employment of web developers and digital designers is projected to grow 8 percent from 2019 to 2029, much faster than the average for all occupations. Demand will be driven by the continued popularity of mobile devices and e-Commerce.

One of the key factors in web design these days is creating a “responsive format”. Responsive Web Design is about using HTML and CSS to automatically resize a website automatically so that it looks good on all devices ( i.e. desktops, tablets, and phones).

A Brief Overview of Responsive Design

Responsive Design works on the premise that online content should scale to the user’s screen – no matter how small or large. [Read more…] about A Career as a Web Developer

Breathing Easier: How to Increase Safety in a Building With Asbestos

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Everyone’s heard of the infamous mineral known as asbestos and the health concerns it can cause. The workers of nearly four million American buildings work in environments with asbestos and don’t even realize that they are at risk. The thing is, working in a building with this mineral doesn’t automatically mean your health is at risk. The key is to ensure those nasty fibers are not able to enter your lungs.

Ensure That Your Work Building is Tested

One of the first things you should do is assess the risk with [Read more…] about Breathing Easier: How to Increase Safety in a Building With Asbestos

Considering Starting a Salon Business?

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So, you’ve decided to finally take the plunge. You’ve gotten your certifications, you’ve gotten some experience, and now you’re ready to open your own hair salon. It’s time to follow your dream. The first thing you’ll need is a space. Check available retail space in your area and see if there are any for lease. You want to be in an area with a lot of foot traffic to be able to draw in your customers more easily. Once you have your building, the real work is set to begin. Here are some things you’ll need in order to get your salon up and running.

Salon Stations

The first and most important thing you’ll need to set up is the salon stations themselves. You’ll need plenty of mirrors, swivel chairs, and workstations for your employees. Your employees must have enough space to keep their salon equipment. Keeping your equipment organized will help prevent your salon from looking too cluttered. In addition, utilizing quality supplies tells your customers that you care about your business.

Shampoo Bowls

Most salons offer hair washing in addition to the cut and style. [Read more…] about Considering Starting a Salon Business?

Signs You Need to Upgrade Your Business Equipment

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There comes a time in the life of your business equipment when it is time for an upgrade. Otherwise, you may well find that it is holding your company back in all sorts of different ways. How do you know that this time has come? Well, there are several key indicators to look at in closer detail.

1) You Are Spending a Lot on Repairs

While repairing an item is often the cheaper choice compared to replacing it, if you have to keep doing this time and time again, you may find that getting a new version would be the most cost-effective option in the long run. Most equipment has a recommended life-expectancy during which you can reasonably expect to get it repaired. However, if stretched beyond this, you may well find that it is not worth making these continual fixes.

Equipment

Photo by Nathan Dumlao on Unsplash

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How to Go Back to School as an Adult: The Steps Explained

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Are you among the 36 million Americans with some college education but no degree? Or maybe, for one reason or another, you never had the chance to attend college in the first place. Either way, it’s never too late to consider going back to school as an adult. In fact, in 2020 there were 7.5 million college students enrolled who were over the age of 25.

These are encouraging numbers, but what about you and your unique circumstances? How can you find the time, money, and motivation to reach your goals?

In this post, we’ll explain how to go back to school as an adult and provide actionable steps you can take to make it happen. Your educational journey begins now, so keep reading!

  1. Clarify Your Goals & Expectations

We all have different reasons why we didn’t finish (or start) college right out of high school. Likewise, we all have different motivations for deciding that “now” is the time to go back to school.

Do any of the following scenarios apply to you?

  • You took time off for personal reasons and now you’re ready to finish your education
  • You need specific training or a higher degree to advance your career path
  • You want to increase your earnings and move into a higher income bracket
  • You want to switch to a career field you’re truly passionate about
  • You need further qualifications to remain competitive in your current field

Remember, there are no right or wrong answers here. It’s all about defining your reasons and getting clear on your “why for returning to school.

 

Do you want to open your own business? Enter a field you love? Achieve financial security? Or just broaden your horizons and learn for the sake of learning? The more specific your goals, the more likely [Read more…] about How to Go Back to School as an Adult: The Steps Explained

Create a Professional Resume

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If you want to make a professional resume and are looking for the best platforms to make a reliable and attractive CV, then this is the best post for you.

Here are some of the best online tools that can help you in free resume building. Whether you are called in for a job interview or not depends a lot on your resume, and this is why you have to do your best in making and submitting your resume. If you have never considered online resume builder tools before, you will enjoy this list.

Professional Resume Builder by SmallSEOTools

The first online resume builder belongs to SmallSeoTools. This is an incredibly famous utility site that can offer you more than hundreds of free and reliable services. This resume creator can be used on all sorts of devices and operating systems. Open DesignStudio SmallSeotools on your browser, or just navigate to designstudio.smallseotools.com/resume-builder. When you open this free CV maker, you would see the option “choose template now”, clicking on the option will take you to another page from where you can select the most suitable template for use. Enter essential details in the template that you have selected for making your very own professional resume.

The tool has many features, and the common ones are listed below:

  • The free resume builder can easily help you in professional CV making by providing you with automatic guidance.
  • You can get the most modern and professional design templates without any payment.
  • The resume generator is very fast and easy to operate even if it’s your first time making your resume.
  • You can also edit your selected resume template for free with the design studio.

Resume Genius

As the name of the tool tells us [Read more…] about Create a Professional Resume

Turning Unemployment to Success

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Beautiful Stories

We’re going through a difficult year, what with the COVID-19 pandemic, the election, and everything happening in-between. However, one of the key effects of this year is the massive spike in unemployment, although it has mitigated somewhat in recent months.

If you or someone you love is unemployed, then you’ll already know how bad it can make you feel, whether that comes in the form of shame, guilt, or anxiety and stress. However, just because you’re unemployed now, that doesn’t mean you’ll be unemployed forever, and you may even be more successful than you’ve ever been before.

Here are some real-life stories that will show you what I mean.

JK Rowling

JK Rowling’s story is one of the more well-known stories of rejection and triumph. At the start of her career, [Read more…] about Turning Unemployment to Success