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The Triggers Of Anger
by: Burt Cotton

Triggers are what interrupts emotions and causes us to become angry. When we learn our triggers, we are taking a step in the right direction to control our emotions. First, we need to weed through the roots of anger to determine the problem. If you have obsessive anger, outbursts you might want to get a physical to eliminate chemical or physical roots of your anger.

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Cover Letters
by: Amit Pujar

Cover Letters :: Are you telling them what they want to know?

Let's face it. Recruiters (or employers) are smarter than we think. Bigger organizations pay a hefty salary to their HR department to filter out and sieve through hundreds and thousands of resumes. The idea is to build an organization with people of the right mental aptitude. Most of the top organizations believe strongly in a motto - "People are their greatest assets". Your cover letter goes a long way in capturing and retaining the attention of these people whose main job is to recruit people and coordinate with the workforce.

A well-written cover letter engages the recruiter and pushes him to spend more time reading your detailed resume. Before you start off writing your cover letter, write down what you want to convey on a paper. Read it once, twice, thrice and then set off for a good start. Pack in as much power as you can, because it is these 400 or 500 words that can make the difference.

Have these things on your mind before you start off writing:

Keep your sentences short and avoid using really long sentences because you don't want the recruiter to read it twice to understand what you're trying to convey. Got the point.? Keep your sentences s-h-o-r-t.

Keep your language simple. "I take immense pleasure in applying for this esteemed position in this esteemed organization." Hell.! Your employer knows more about his organization than you do. So you can as well cut the "false" praise. Maybe a subtle mention can do wonders. "I look forward to work with JK Industries".

Organize the content of your cover letter into small paragraphs or bulleted points, not exceeding three paragraphs. Typically each paragraph can contain 3 or 4 sentences.

Do NOT use slang or spoken words like "Lookin' fo a kewl break into yo IT world".

Make sure your cover letter (and resume) is free from spelling or grammatical errors.

And most important: Deliver what the employer is looking for.

So, what should you put in your cover letter?

Ask yourself two questions. One, why should the employer choose you over others? And two, what can you give to the company that others cant? Skills, yes. Proven experience, better.

A good way to start writing is with the correct greeting phrase. If you know the name of the person you are addressing then you can start with 'Dear Ms. Stevenson' or 'Dear Mr. Washington'. Do not use their first names. A bad greeting would be 'Hi Jane' or 'Hello George'.

The first paragraph is to contain a reference. If this is a response to an advertisement or a vacancy listing, this is where you refer to get their attention. Alternatively you can put in a separate line mentioning your reference. (Ref: Your advertisement on Jobsite.com - Ref # 12345).

If you're mentioning your reference in the first paragraph, you can continue on to include why you applied for that position. A good way of connecting the reference to your application is "my skills and your requirement are a good match." Put that in your own words.

In the next paragraph, you justify your statement about why you think that your skills and the skills required for the position are a good match. Make a single line reference to a particular achievement in your current (or previous) job that is along similar lines so that the employer will know exactly what he's looking for. A good example would be "Set up a fully operational network of franchisees in Southern France for retailing ABC Coffee".

Avoid mentioning skills you don't have or projects you have never worked on. Because sooner or later, you're going to face it; when the interviewer looks into your cover letter (or resume) and says "OK, Mr. Stephens, can you give me an instance of how you can use XML to port data from a backend system into a Middleware application"? And that's when you mind starts racing, "XML?? Middleware?? Port..?? Is that my resume he's got..???". God bless you if it's not your resume.

If there are more achievements you want to include, write them down in bulleted points. It's easier for the employer to read, comprehend and get a good picture of your capabilities. Do not reproduce your entire resume here. 2 or 3 such points will do perfectly fine. Of course, do not include irrelevant achievements like "Won a Silver Medal in 200 x 4 Men's Relay Race conducted by Louisville Young Adults Club in 1991". Not unless you're applying for the post of a Physical Trainer or Coach.

You have made your point here. You know why you're applying. And recruiters like that. You know your responsibilities, the risks involved and the tasks you'll be handling. You're just the person they're looking for. At least, you're one of the persons they'd like to talk to before handing over the employment contract.

An ending note can make quite an impression. Tell them your resume is attached and that you're "looking forward to explore this opportunity further". Include an address and telephone number for them to contact you.

Sign off with a "Yours Truly" or "Best Regards" and put your complete name under it.

Get into form and write out your winning cover letter.

About The Author

Amit Pujar is a copywriter/technical writer currently heading the content department of an online publication. Amit writes on a variety of subjects and is currently working on his first non-fiction. He can be reached at pujar@yahoo.com

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Bilingual Medical Editor - The BOSS Group - Philadelphia, PA

The BOSS Group has a freelance opportunity for a Bilingual Medical Editor to work onsite in the Metro Philly (Montgomery County) area. Our client, a full service direct advertising agency, needs an experienced editor/proofreader to translate and edit patient educational materials. The ideal candidate will possess a meticulous eye for detail, thorough understanding of both the Spanish and English language, and be available for a two to four week assignment.

Requirements:

* Superb translation skills, able translate and edit in Spanish
* Strong Pharmaceutical copy editing background
* Highly organized with strong time management skills
* Ability to comprehend, write and edit complex health related material in Spanish and English, ensuring content is accurate and appropriate for intended audience
* Bachelor s Degree in related field

The BOSS Group offers an attractive compensation package including competitive salary, 401(k) plan with company match, weekly paychecks, holiday pay, bonus pay and a health benefits program.

Named one of the 2006 Best Places to Work (WBJ), The BOSS Group specializes in matching highly qualified creative, marketing, proposals, advertising and web talent with top temporary and permanent assignments throughout the Washington, DC; Baltimore, MD; Philadelphia, PA; Richmond, VA; NJ/NYC; and Dallas-Fort Worth metro areas, and is an equal opportunity employer.

To be considered for this position, complete our online application, select the Metro Philly office, and reference job #23893CF

The BOSS Group - where talent and opportunity meet
www.thebossgroup.com

Medical Writer, Medical Editor, Bilingual, Spanish, Pharmaceutical, Advertising

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Freelance Editor - CMP Technology - San Francisco, CA

CMP Technology is the leading high tech B2B multi-media company, providing marketing solutions for the global technology industry. Through its market-leading portfolio of trusted information brands, CMP Technology has earned the confidence of more technology professionals than any other media company. As a result, CMP Technology is the premier provider of access, insight and actionable programs designed to connect sellers and buyers in ways that yield superior return on investment. For more information, go to www.cmp.com
CMP's Electronics Group is looking for a freelance editor to work on one of our high-tech Web sites. We are seeking an experienced Site Editor with experience in the general electronics industry. Knowledge of sensors, motor control, and networking would be a plus. The editor would be responsible for soliciting and editing technical articles, searching for news and product information, and posting articles. Limited knowledge of HTML is also a plus. A strong sense for technology, as well as a devotion to establishing a market-leading site, are essential.
If you are interested in this great opportunity, please send a resume and cover letter to: rnass@cmp.com

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Seeking Jobs/Careers Freelance Writer - US

Are you up on the hottest job market trends? Do you enjoy discussing the latest career news with your friends and family?

AOL Find a Job, one of the leading online job seeking portals, seeks meticulous and reliable freelance writers to write engaging 500 - 700 word features covering the job market -- everything from career advice, to the latest occupational trends. Your writing should be crisp, clear and timely and your literary voice strong. Experience contributing to websites, blogs or other ecommerce-related outlets is a strong plus.

To apply, please send the following to ***** within the body of the e-mail.

*** Sorry.... No attachments

1. Cover letter 2. Your resume 3. Include links to articles you have written and/or insert articles you've written.

Pay is $200 for each 500-700-word article. We do NOT reimburse for expenses. Due to the volume of queries, not all applications will receive a response.

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translator/writer for an adventure computer game

Game development studio is looking for a native English dialog writer able to translate from French for their new adventure video game “Sherlock Holmes against Arsene Lupin”.
The script is already written in French, but we need you to fit the 19th century style + typical British expression. Please note also that there are some part written in poetry.

Full project salary - $1500. (around 40 000 words)
end of the work: February 2007

please contact me
for any info on our company

Aurelie

To apply view the job in Onlinewriting jobs

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NY1 News- Writer (Freelance) Time Warner -New York, NY

SUMMARY

Prepares, writes and copy edits assigned stories into scripts and edits audio and video to be presented on the air. Updates copy and audio/video as story changes. Works with reporters, producers, assignment desk and to produce factual, clear, interesting news stories that the viewing public can understand. Writes scripts and edits audio/video in a timely fashion.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITES

Preparation
• Reads local newspapers and watches other local TV stations to keep in touch with NY news.
• Prepares news stories based on information provided by the assignment desk, wire service, newspapers, press releases, NY1 Archives and video tape shot in the field.
• Adds video, sound and graphics.

Writing
• Writes clear, simple scripts for anchors to read.
• Copy edits scripts correcting for accuracy, factual content, pronunciation, grammar and spelling.
• Updates scripts as news changes.
• Provides scripts in a timely fashion.
• Suggests ways to improve the process.

Audio/Video Editing
• Logs incoming video and audio for use in news wheel.
• Edits video for anchor voice-overs and sound on tapes using current and future technology.
• Works with reporters to prepare voice over material and sound for their live field reports.

Equipment Setup
• Checks all equipment.
• Reads scopes and audio levels.
• Sets machines to required levels.

Quality Control
• Makes certain all video and sound meet quality standards.

Other duties as assigned.

EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE

• College degree
• Degree in Journalism, Communication or English preferred.

Experience:
• 1-2 years newsroom experience: internship, field work, or freelance.
• Video Production experience necessary.
• Experience writing copy, editing, shooting, collecting elements and putting packages together.
• Experience researching, creating news stories and making basic editorial decisions on what is a newsworthy story.

Skills, Knowledge, Abilities:
? Ability to work under pressure
? Attention to detail
? Communication/Interpersonal skills
? Creative thinking skills
? Current news events
? Editorial skills
? Electronic newsroom system
? Legal issues as they relate to news coverage
? News judgment
? News production knowledge
? News systems: library, archives, editing, desk
? News reporting
? NYC people, issues and events
? Organization skills
? PC knowledge
? Windows
? Word, Word Perfect
? Excel
? Lotus
? Problem Solving/Decision making
? Programming subject matter
? Server technology knowledge
? Time management skills
? Typing
? Video & audio equipment knowledge
? Video Editing
? Video formats (Beta, Que, 1 inch, ½ inch)
? Writing skills
Contacts

Supervision of: No one

Authority
• To choose style and content of scripts, sound and video that go with news stories, but all work is subject to review.

Working Conditions:
• Fast-paced environment requiring flexibility, cooperation, immediate and appropriate responses and swift news judgment.
• Stressful environment requiring patience, sensitivity and strong people skills.
• Creative, entrepreneurial environment that attracts talented people requiring the ability to listen, follow instructions, identify and meet their needs, and take constructive criticism.

Time Warner Cable supports a drug-free environment and is EOE M/F/V/D

Business Unit DB98A

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NY1 News - Reporter (Freelance) Time Warner - New York, NY
SUMMARY

Collects and analyzes information about newsworthy events to present news stories for broadcast.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITES

Reporting
• Receives assignment or evaluates news leads and news tips to develop story idea.
• Gathers and verifies factual information regarding story through interview, observation, and research.
• Organizes material, determines emphasis, and writes story according to prescribed editorial style and format standards.
• Transmits information to Newswriter for story writing.
• Writes stories for delivery by anchors.
• Develops sources and contacts for story development.

Camera and Field Operations
• Shoots video to illustrate stories.
• Edits, or assists in editing, videos for broadcast.

Presentation Skills
• Appears on television program when conducting taped or filmed interviews or narration.
• Gives live reports from site of event or mobile broadcast unit.
• Occasionally represents station at other events.

Other Duties as Assigned.

EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE

Education: College Degree preferred.
Experience: 2-3 years experience in print or broadcast journalism. Experience in the New York market preferred but not required.

Time Warner Cable supports a drug-free environment and is EOE M/F/V/D

Business Unit NY1 News

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Wednesday Jobs

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Freelance Writer - US

Seeking freelance writer/researcher to assist author and editor with nonfiction book project based in Savannah (applicants MUST live within immediate driving distance of city. Not more than 1.5 hours, please). This long-term, contract-based project will require extensive writing, research, photo/caption compilation, and work with corporate archives and outside sources. Familiarity with Chicago Manual of Style a plus.

Please send a cover letter and resume, along with a minimum of two published clips to ***** or fax to (954) 463-2220, attention Editorial Department. We are conducting interviews on the morning of December 4 in Savannah; please apply only if you are available that day. Also, please, no phone calls. We will contact you directly if we think you are a suitable candidate. Thank you.

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BI LINGUAL WRITERS - US

We are an established international company specializing in B2B magazines with an executive audience across manufacturing industry. As part of our continued expansion we are looking for freelance bi-lingual spanish and/or portuguese writers to conduct interviews over the telephone with senior management. Interviews are conducted in Spanish/Portuguese and written in English. Great opportunity for regular freelance work. Please email resume plus 2 samples of your work to******

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question writers - US

Freelance writers to write trivia questions for an online trivia site. Required: previous trivia writing experience with samples of your work (or trivia answering experience of over 1000 questions) ; Internet access. Desired: Microsoft Word skills. Number of questions: 200-1,000. Pay rate: $.80-1 per question. please send 1 page resume .

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SEO writer needed for write / rewrite website ...

We have a custom plastic card website, the web contents include:

Home

Our Products: Hotel Key Cards, Gift Cards, Fundraising Cards, Loyalty Cards, Membership Cards, Plastic Business Cards, More Products...

Ordering: Order Online, Card Gallery, Request Samples, Get Started, Art Spec, Send Files

Customer Service: About Us, Contact Us, Office Hours, Fulfillment Services, FAQs, Plastic Card Glossary, Site Map.

We are looking for SEO / content writer to write / rewrite our ENTIRE website. We need the writer to go over our current web pages and help us create better “selling” content. The compensation is around $250 to $350. You article will be showcased on Google and Yahoo as people can easily search on it. It is a good opportunity for you to add a significant line to your resume/portfolio. We have 2 other projects line up after this.

If you are interested in the work, please send an email with the subject "Web Content Writer" to *******. Thank you!

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Freelance Academic Writers and Researchers

We're an established academic assistance company. If you want to know more information about us you can go to Thepaperexperts.com. We're looking for writers with Masters degrees. If you're interested then submit your resume or cv, we're looking for writers interested in starting right away. Our pay rates are competitive and we pay twice a month and on-time :-). We're looking for writers who can help us with the following subjects:

Economics
Marketing
Nursing/Medical
Social Work
Law
Music

Send your resume or cv to ****

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No Exp. Assistant - PT, $4,000! Work for Kimley-Horn - Kimley-Horn - Chicago, IL

Kimley-Horn is one of the nation's most comprehensive and best respected engineering and land planning firms.

With more than 2000 staff in 54 offices, we offer full services in a wide range of disciplines: aviation, environmental, intelligent transportation systems, landscape architecture, land planning, transit, transportation, roads and bridges, urban redevelopment, and water resources.

Kimley-Horn and Associates, Inc. is ranked 20th in the "100 Best Companies to Work For" in the US. Our employees know Kimley-Horn as a great place to work where our core purpose is "to provide an environment for our people to flourish."

What makes Kimley-Horn unique?

Our employee-centered culture where you create your own career path
Incentive and performance bonuses
Up to 20% funding into your retirement savings plan
Company paid medical benefits

Our company would provide training, benefits, competitive hourly rates, and commissions.

Want To Be Valued As An Employee?
Training is provided as well as full support from our management staff.

No experience is necessary, and you may apply regardless of your current class or work schedule, or previous work experience. There is no cold calling, no telemarketing, no door to door sales and no relying on friends and family. We will train you on all you need to know.

The ideal candidate should be very personable, professional, ambitious and self motivated. We are not a graphic design firm or telemarketers. No sales!

Why not work for the Best?

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Romance Designs Community Newsletters
Deadline: December 31, 2006
PAY: $75
Accepted short stories will be distributed through our Romance Designs Community Newsletters and Websites and is entitled Love Notes: Short Stories of Romance, Volume I: Deserted Islands. Your story must contain A DESERTED ISLAND in it. How you develop that into your story is up to you. SUB-GENRE FOCUS FOR OUR FIRST ROUND OF SUBMISSIONS: Historical romance, contemporary, romantic suspense, fantasy/sci. fi. romance, and paranormal romance.
http://lovenotespress.com/submissions.shtml

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2007 Fantasy/Science Fiction Novel project
PAY: The author will be paid up-front for the serial rights at 1/2 cent a word up to $25.00 per chapter. In return for the book format, the author will receive two author copies and 50% of the net on all sales over $150 US net.
The 2007 Fantasy/Science Fiction Novel project will involve obtaining the rights to serial publication of the work in The Sword Review as well as publication as a novel. The selected manuscript will be published in book form and released at the same time as the first chapter appears in The Sword Review. Readers may elect to buy the book in whole at any time, or wait for the monthly installments to run their course.
http://www.doubleedgedpublishing.com/2007Book.html

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Inflight Magazine column
PAY: $500 - $600
Seeking freelance technology writers/reporters to contribute to a monthly technology column in a popular, domestic inflight magazine. The column, written for a consumer audience, focuses on the latest in tech gadgets and consumer-technology trends. Columns run about 1600 words. Pay generally ranges between $500 and $600 per column. Qualified writers should e-mail resumes and clips (or portfolio URLs) to the attention of M. Susan Wilson, swilson@paradigmcg.com.

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Money & More™ Magazine
PAY: $.15/word
Seeking contributing authors for 500-700 word articles for our upcoming Jan./Feb. issue. Deadline is short-November 15, 2006. The articles are in regards to taxes and are as follows:
1.Ways of Saving To Pay For Taxes
2.Making Sure You Have The Proper Documents For Your Tax Preparer
3.Investment Options For Tax Returns
4.Paying Taxes Online-Benefits and Detriments
All articles submitted to Money & More™ magazine must be original and objective, in keeping with the assigned theme and presented within deadline pending authorized permission. Most articles must feature at least one professional interview/reference, and include a list of sources and contact information. Article submissions may include graphics original to the author, which may or may not be utilized, and a mini bio. Payment is $0.15 per published word and a copy of the magazine, approximately two weeks after publication.
Elizabeth Chatman, Editor
mailto:echatman@moneyandmoremag.com
Ph: 843.839.4726 Fax: 843.839.4724
1203 48th Ave. N. Suite 118 Myrtle Beach, SC 29577
http://www.moneyandmoremag.com

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Writer/Teacher needed for illustrated Social Studies Grade 5 and 6 lesson books

New York-based small publishing company seeks an experienced writer/teacher for an illustrated series of educational children's books in SOCIAL STUDIES GRADE 4. Applicant must have teaching experience and be able to write according to NY State Standards for curriculum (standards will be provided). Text/story must be written in a dialogue format in comic-book style panels, with instructions for the future illustrator. Each book has a different set of characters. Plenty of room for creative expression. This assignment requires 160 pages (20 lessons with 8 pages per lesson). Compensation is $250 per lesson, paid via direct deposit. Communication is on-line. Interested parties can contact Heather Chin at u105@englishbasic.com with CV/resume and for more information.

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News Editor needed
The Post-Star, a 35,000 circulation newspaper in upstate New York, seeks a proven leader for its seven-person copy desk. We need someone that can be hands on some of the time, a teacher and mentor others. Knowledge of Quark Xpress helpful now, InDesign helpful within a year. We are an award-winning newspaper which places the bar high for our content and design. Please send resume and design samples to Ken Tingley, Managing Editor, The Post-Star, P.O. Box 2157, Glens Falls, NY, 12801, tingley@poststar.com

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Copy Editor

Designer/copy editor needed for 7-person copy desk at 35,000 circulation newspaper in beautiful Upstate New York. We are an award-winning, quality-oriented newspaper that has been a great incubator for copy editor talent at larger newspapers. Please send resume and design samples to Ken Tingley, Managing Editor, The Post-Star, P.O. Box 2157, Glens Falls, N.Y. or mailto:tingley@poststar.com

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Assistant Editor
A.C.T.I.O.N magazine, a new publication is seeking an Assistant Editor to help with the day to day of starting a new magazine. This person should be well-organized and live in the Chicagoland area or close by. This person will assist the Editor in making decisions for the magazine for the first issue and so forth. This person should have at least 2-3 years of experience and willing to go to meetings and be apart of every aspect of decision making for this magazine. In addition to having strong word skills, applicants should be able to to at least design pages using QuarkXPress or Adobe Pagemaker. We are seeking someone who will welcome challenges and the opportunity for growth along with the publication. If you meet the qualifications for the position please send letter and resume to the attention of Kenya Nalls. Email address: mailto:knalls2006@yahoo.com

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