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10 Tips To Resign Your Job With Professionalism And Pride

Posted by Sarah Thomson on April 4, 2011

Congratulations! You just got an offer for a wonderful new job. There's just one catch. You have to say good-by to your current employer.Maybe you loved your job and you face an emotional farewell. Or you maybe you hated every minute and you’ve been counting the days till you could walk out the door one last time.Clients often admit they’re nervous about making the departure announcement. They’re afraid the boss will be angry. They feel guilty about the work they’re leaving Read more [...]

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10 sure-fire measures to become the boss’s favorite

Posted by Sarah Thomson on April 4, 2011

Any office has two kinds of people, a group that works hard but is never noticed and the other who immediately spring to mind. The second kind are the ones who are noticed and at the forefront of all activities. Career success means more than working hard, being qualified, meeting crazy deadlines, and being diligent. To be truly successful you need recognition from the boss. In order to be remembered and noticed by the boss you will need to:1.    Be friendly and pleasant. Have a nice Read more [...]

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10 Steps to Getting Your Dream Job in Film Special Effects

Posted by Sarah Thomson on April 4, 2011

Getting a break in film special effects is hard, but not as hard as you may think. The following ten things will go a long way to help you achieve your dream job. 1) Understand the Industry If you want to work in special effects, it’s important not just to know the difference between a Stag (stagehand) and a Director, but know how special effects itself is divided up. Long gone are the days when Ray Harryhausen (Jason and the Argonauts) would lock himself in a shed with a small team of people Read more [...]

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