Showing posts with label colleges. Show all posts
Showing posts with label colleges. Show all posts
Monday, September 28, 2015
How to Earn Money Typing Manuscripts at Home
Keep an up-to-date resume. Before anyone hires you, they will want to be able to see the type of projects you have worked on. A resume is the most professional way to showcase this.
Don't promise more than you can deliver. You need to put forth your best effort to give them all the speed and accuracy you promised in order to get the job. If people are paying by the hour, you had better make them feel that they are getting their money's worth.
Post flyers at colleges. There are generally bulletin boards all over college campuses, and there is no place where there will be more people looking for typists. Grad students have to write their thesis, which is basically a manuscript, and that's where you'll find all of those professors who are writing books.
Advertise yourself online. There are websites that are dedicated to connecting freelancers with people who need their services. At Elance, there are numerous projects that freelancers can bid on, including typing and editing manuscripts. If you can't find any locally, you might be able to branch out and find some work online.
Complete all of your projects on time and in a professional manner. Once you get started as an at-home typist, the majority of your business will be repeat business and referrals. Even online, you will receive feedback for your work. Keep the jobs coming in by providing a first-rate service.
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Sunday, September 13, 2015
How to Earn College Credit (12 Steps)
Complete college and university courses to earn college credit. You can enroll as a degree student or as a part-time non-degree student.
Consider online courses for college credit. Many community colleges, for instance, offer online courses at prices lower than most colleges. You can complete some basic courses for credit to help advance faster toward your degree. For example, Clovis Community College in New Mexico offers very affordable online college courses, and the college is regionally accredited.
Take courses at a nearby college and transfer the credits. If a different college in your area offers low-cost summer courses or a course you cannot fit into your schedule at your school, taking courses and then transferring the credits can help smooth your degree process.
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Monday, September 7, 2015
How to Become a Carpenter's Apprentice (5 Steps)
Prepare for the apprenticeship. Preparing for a carpenter's apprenticeship should begin in high school or in a vocational school course. Professional carpenters will expect the apprentice to already possess some knowledge of the career, including past industrial arts training or experience.
Find a program. Finding an apprenticeship program is the next step in working toward the goal of becoming a certified carpenter. Vocational schools and two-year colleges host quarterly career nights and job fairs, and would be a good resource for an apprentice. The United Brotherhood of Carpenters Union is also a resource for possible apprenticeship programs.
Earn while you learn. Earning money while learning is an important facet of the carpenter's apprenticeship program. Typically, there is no charge to enter into an apprenticeship program agreement. The money earned at the beginning of the training will equal to about half of what a 'journeyman' or fully certified union carpenter will make. Periodic pay increases typically occur every six months during the apprenticeship. A full apprenticeship routinely lasts four years.
Learn to read plan drawings. Reading plan drawings and illustrations will be one of the first aspects of training. This skill will be addressed throughout the apprenticeship program. Learning how to understand and edit plans is one of the most important aspects of becoming a master carpenter. During this process, the apprentice will also be required to learn the basic concepts and rules of the National Building Code.
Learn to classify building materials. Classifying construction materials, especially different types of wood, will also be an integral phase of the training process. The apprentice will learn how to characterize wood depending upon its specific properties and types. After an apprentice carpenter is able to memorize and apply these skills, the training will evolve into understanding the techniques involved with both roof and stair building.
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Sunday, September 6, 2015
How to Pay Your Bills While Going to College (6 Steps)
Assess your personal financial situation. Sit down and make a list of all bills you have to pay each month, including the amount. Tally the totals to determine how much money you need to come up with each month to keep from falling behind on your payments.
Attend a state university in your home state. Traveling outside your state to go to college is more expensive than the cost for resident students, so you can cut costs by going to a state university in the state where you reside. State universities also tend to be cheaper than local colleges, as they are funded by the government.
Get a job if you don't already have one. In order to pay your bills, you need to ensure you have regular income each month to maintain all your expenses. Visit the campus registrar's office for information about on-campus part-time work. Students who work on campus often have extra time to devote to their classwork, while still earning money to pay bills. If you can't find an on-campus job, try to find a flexible job that will work around your college schedule.
Apply for grants and scholarships. Grants and scholarships help offset the cost of your education, reducing and sometimes eliminating the need for student loans. Depending on your educational focus, income bracket and social situation there are thousands of grants available in the United States for students of all ages. Research grants and scholarships online through the Student Gateway to the U.S. Government (link in Resources.)
Apply for federal and private student loans. Many people are not keen on the idea of accumulating more debt while in college, but student loans can help alleviate the cost of college, providing you with leftover funding to buy books, supplies and even pay your bills. When filling out federal aid forms on the official FAFSA website, they may also search for federal grants you qualify for.
Apply for a student-specific credit card. Many large credit card companies have credit accounts specifically designed for college students. A credit card, when used responsibly, can help cover your financial bases on months when your cash flow is a little thin. Do not rely on credit cards to pay your bills every month, as a credit card is a bill as well and you will only accumulate more debt when you depend solely on your credit cards.
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