Melvin Said:

Any tips on begining a career in Web Design, I've done a bit for an aquaintance just for the experience, have

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I'm just getting started myself, so I feel your paint. But one get a portfolio both online and printed out. You'll need to have a presense on the web to direct people to but when you actually go for an interview they won't always have access to computers in front of them. So have both. In addition to looking for work, make your own just for your portfolio-- have something to show. And yes volenteer all you can do whatever you can get your hands on. Any work-- but especially paid work or volenteer from legit organizations we'll help.

Also you do need artisic ability like someone else said. You have be be creative, because I've learned there is -alot- of competition sometimes it seems like almost anyone with a photoprogram on their computer will call themself a graphic designer and work for next to nothing making it really hard to get work.

But the --best- advice i can give is to apply to everything you can even long shots. Be ready for a lot of rejection, but don't ever give up, because that is how i finally got my first real design job.

Casey Said:

Auto Sales Career- How to have a successful one?

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At every dealership there is one guy who makes $85,000. All the rest struggle to make enuf to support themselves. And many are let go but feel that they never really got a chance to succeed.

It is "luck of the draw" since you get the next customer in the door when it is your "turn". It is called Floor Duty. The available sales staff rotates thru the customers who walk in. That is tough because you can wait 2 hours and then get someone who has no money. Then you wait 2 more hours.

You will be pulled in 2 directions. The boss wants you to be "aggressive" and push hard for the sale. The customers want (they say this is what they want) someone who is slow and gentle and doesn't push them at all.

The dealers also over-hire. 3 times more salesmen than are truly needed.

You have to get lucky. Right now there is a waiting list for the new Prius (i don't work for them). You want to be selling them.

Vivian Said:

What charactertisc does a man needs to become a successful male model?

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You either have the right look or you don't. It's about having great bone structure - most male models have very chiselled facial features - high cheekbones, strong jaw line - and expressive eyes. A toned body is also crucial

But you can always work on your body to make it better. You really can't do anything about your facial structure

Joe Said:

How can I have a successful career in law enforcement?

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You do not state what field of law enforcement you are in.

Bottom line is be knowledgeable of all laws, courteous with those you come in contact with. Always be early at work, keep yourself in good physical condition, have good writing skills, been clean in person, have a clean neat uniform, and never forget to keep your immediate supervisor satisfied with your performance.

Aspire to either attend the three month FBI or the Northwestern University management course.

Frances Said:

What are some tips on becoming a successful film-maker?

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Like your parents always tell you, stay in school and get good grades. Next, have realistic goals and understand how the industry works. Remember that just about everything you see on TV is filmed. That means there are more opportunities there than if you're thinking about making Hollywood blockbusters. Also keep in mind that you can get your career started at your local TV station, with or without a degree. It's a great place to gain valuable experience, meet industry connections and help pay the bills while you're earning your degree.

My best advice is learn how it all works. That way you can explain it to your parents when the time comes for college or other higher education. Most parents will think that a career in this industry is not a wise decision. If you know about the industry, you can persuade them that you're serious about your career decision. These series of articles may help you get started:

TV Film & Video Careers
http://www.whatnots.cc/ac_articles.html

Hope this helps, and good luck!

Perry Said:

What are the top tips for being a successful person in career, finance and enterprises?

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Hey I just posted this article on my blog last night -- 10 career tips for young professionals. I think it will help...

1. People go, the relationships stay. This one is simple: the momentum of a long term partnership carries more force than a single individual. This goes both ways. If you are a new acccount manager with changes in mind, be patient. If you plan on abusing your leverage as a client, or you are a vendor and want to haze the new client, be warned. Your counterpart can have you removed from the account on a whim. Why? Because the relationship is more important than you.

2. When emailing, practice the good news sandwich. One quality I don't normally associate with email is grace. To be graceful in business may have connotations of weakness, or worse, passive aggressiveness. However a truly graceful email gives the courtesy of introduction and consideration, delivers a bit of bad news in the middle and exits with reminder of good faith and potential upside that may come in the future.

3. Use silence in negotiation (particularly the beginning). When possible, let the other party speak first in negotiation. I'm not talking about who says "hello" first. I am referring to the numbers part. Learn to wait, and artfully pause after a price quote, and you'll find yourself in a much better situation than if you spouted off the first number that comes to you.

4. Talk about others as if they are standing next to you. Do this and you'll sleep like a baby. Recognize it in others and give them your trust. Engaging in gossip is about as thrilling as the tabloids in the supermarket checkout line. It's OK to read once in a while, just don't subscribe to them.

5. Managers clean up messes. This is a big one, because there is a long line of management jobs between you and the CEO. Odds are, you'll be a manager until you *gulp* retire. Not all of us get promoted to the big golf course in the sky after 10 years of service. Nope, we get promoted to another level of middle management. This is reality, and if you negotiate accordingly you'll continue to scale your compensation. What most people don't realize is the higher up you go in management, the bigger the messes you will be expected to clean up.

6. Always make it personal. And don't be fake. Life is too short to pick up the phone at work and pretend to care. Do you best to get to know the person on the other end of the line, email or lunch table. Relationship building will pay dividends in conjunction with hard work. Be the buddy who gets nothing done and this will blow up in your face.

7. Never kiss up and kick down. This one is harder than most people will admit. However, it is crucial in any vertical organization to be respectful of people who hold positions above and below you. It's counterintuitive to seek anything but number one, but your superiors will notice that you work well with others. Remember it's much better to be talked about in a positive light than talking yourself up in front of others, above or below you.

8. Under promise, over deliver -- but don't sandbag. Being conservative is good, but we're all in it to succeed. This is America right? Aren't we all entitled to be Rockefeller's if we put our minds to it? Wrong. Shoot for the moon, but don't promise pictures before you get there. At the same time, they hired you to try your best and that means really trying. Sandbag your numbers/goals and it will become clear early on that you don't have the capacity to self manage.

9. Learn to say no. Unless you work with a company of 10 people or smaller (and I have), learn to prioritize. If you have too many "high priority" items, either re-prioritize, request that a few items get moved off your plate, or flat out say "I don't have the time." Everything with your name on it is expected to be of good quality. Take on too much and two things happen: you get known as the workhorse and overall quality of output goes down.

10. Be honest. If you don't know, say so. Delivering luke warm news for weeks or months instead of catching a load a bricks in one shot is a huge mistake. This goes for clients, vendors and managers. In the end, the recipient of the bad news you've been harboring will thank you for hearing the news sooner than later.

Dwayne Said:

What are the best tips to become a successful cake decorator?

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You need to have good equipments and guide.. try working with experienced person in your area.. you can find related accessories at various catering equipment sites.. hope that will be useful for you