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Resume Writing Tips for Job Seekers

March 5, 2015 by

Making a good first impression plays a huge role in landing your dream job, and, for most people, that first impression begins with a resume. Here are a few simple tips to help you write a resume that’s equal parts smart, savvy, and interesting.

  1. Make it easy to read. While you want your resume to look aesthetically pleasing (even more so if you’re in a creative profession), it should first and foremost be easy to read. Choose a simple font, place the most important points at the top, and limit your resume to just one page.
  2. Include up-to-date contact information. This one may seem like a no-brainer, but it’s one of the most important parts of the whole resume. Be sure to include your cell phone number, home phone number, email address, and physical address.
  3. Add an objective. Before listing your experience, state an objective that clearly defines your career goals.
  4. Include popular keywords. Consider the increasingly digital state of the job market and treat your resume like any other online content. Include keywords related to your chosen field so that you’ll increase the chance of employers finding it online.
  5. Take it to the streets. Once your resume is complete, don’t be shy about handing out physical copies anywhere and everywhere you go—you never know where your big break will come from.

Top 10 Resume Writing Tips [About Careers]
6 Tips for Writing an Effective Resume [ASME]
Resume Writing Tips [Yale University]

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Travel Etiquette Tips Every Jetsetter Should Know

February 19, 2015 by

When you’re planning a big trip, you likely think about what to pack, what travel arrangements to make, and which sights to see once you arrive at your destination. But do you ever think about travel etiquette? Proper etiquette on airplanes or buses is something that most people don’t think about until they’re faced with an awkward situation. Avoid uncomfortable run-ins with fellow passengers with these smart tips:

  1. Start in the gate area. At the airport, try to take up as little space as possible in the gate area. Don’t leave bags or other luggage on empty seats, as these places often get very crowded.
  2. Stick with your zone. Although it might be tempting to board your plane early, boarding zones are created for a reason: to keep things running smoothly and efficiently.
  3. Recline kindly. Before you jolt your seat backward and hit another passenger’s knees or jostle his or her computer, simply turn around and ask if it’s okay.
  4. Don’t rush off the plane or bus. Even if you’re in a hurry, it’s important to let the seats ahead of you exit the plane first.
  5. Navigate the airport or subway station like a highway. This means always stay to the right while walking. If you’re on a moving walkway, walkers should stay to the left, standers on the right.

Travel Etiquette Dos and Don'ts [Travel + Leisure]
10 Travel Etiquette Tips [TripIt]
Whose Feet Are Those? Negotiating Air-Travel Etiquette [The New York Times]

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Think Beyond the Salsa With These Cilantro-Centric Recipes

January 22, 2015 by

When you think of salsa, you likely think of the zesty flavor added by cilantro. Cilantro is also a great addition to many other dishes, however, even those outside of Mexican cuisine. These three recipes will have you rethinking the way you view cilantro in the most delicious ways possible!

Asian Noodle Salad with Chicken and Cilantro [Martha Stewart]
Instead of the usual Southwestern cuisines, try cilantro in an Asian-cuisine-inspired dish for a change. This noodle salad requires no cooking at all to create a fresh, interesting meal with a traditional Vietnamese sauce. Top it with cucumber and cilantro for a bit of added flavor.

Miso-Maple Sweet Potato Tacos with Coconut-Cilantro Sauce [The Kitchn]
There are so many delicious flavors in this taco dish, your taste buds will hardly know where to begin. Tender sweet potatoes covered in a miso and maple syrup glaze take the place of the usual taco meat, and avocado, cilantro, and toasted pepitas make a tasty garnish. The cilantro comes in at the end, when it’s blended with coconut to create a uniquely flavorful sauce for topping.

Zesty Quinoa Salad [AllRecipes]
If you want to eat healthily without sacrificing taste, you’ll absolutely love this quinoa salad. Fresh vegetables and black beans make it bright and nutritious, while cilantro and black pepper add major flavor.

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Three Fun Sports News Websites

December 18, 2014 by

Whether baseball is your passion or you’re a NASCAR devotee, reading up on your favorite sports is a popular pastime for many fans. These top sports news websites offer the latest stats, real time game footage, amazing photos and player profiles for just about every major sport in the country today.

ESPN.com
A good choice for sports news, ESPN’s website is jam packed full of the latest information about the sports world. You’ll find scores and stats for both college and NFL football, soccer news from all around the world, NBA power rankings and draft news, and the latest transactions from the world of MLB. ESPN.com also features long-form articles from Bill Simmons’s Grantland and is also home to Nate Silver's new site.

Sports Illustrated
The popular sports magazine has just as much informative news on its website, as well as high-quality images, exciting video and much more. Sports Illustrated’s online site offers information about tennis, soccer, football, golf and just about every other professional sport, as well as fantasy football tools to manage your team.

Yahoo! Sports
Yahoo! Sports pulls the top sports headlines from all around the web to give you a diverse, timely news source. Search by your favorite sport, check the constantly updated scoreboard, manage your fantasy team and even keep up with games in real time all on one convenient website.

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Transform Your Apple Devices Into a Beauty Salon With These Fun Apps

December 4, 2014 by

You may already use your Apple device’s built-in camera as a mirror, but did you know that there are a number of beauty apps that will take your on-the-go primping to the next level? These great apps for makeup mavens and hair pros will help you to give yourself a makeover with the help of your iPhone.

Makeup Genius
This colorful app from beloved makeup brand L’Oreal enables users to upload a photo of their face and then try out different makeup looks. If you’ve always wanted to try a dramatic cat eye or a bold red lip, using this app is a noncommittal way to see if the look works for you.

Hair Color
Dyeing your hair a different color is a fairly permanent commitment, but with the Hair Color app you can try out all of the hair colors that you want–without the actual dye! Simply upload a photo of yourself to the app and use the color tools to change your hair to a completely different shade.

Mirror
Whether you need to touch up your makeup or you want to take a selfie of your new ‘do, the Mirror app helps you to take flattering photos or check yourself out in a digital mirror.

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Humorous and Exciting NPR Game Shows

November 20, 2014 by

NPR is full of fascinating programs, but none are quite as much fun as its hands-on game shows. With a variety of different topics and styles of questions, these trivia programs are just as much fun to play along with at home as they are for the folks in the studio. Here are two of NPR’s best game shows.

Wait Wait… Don’t Tell Me!
This hour-long weekly quiz show features some of the most prominent people in the worlds of news and entertainment who are often experts in their chosen fields. Playwright and actor Peter Sagal hosts, and a different panel of three journalists or comedians are chosen to participate each week. Listener contestants play a variety of different games against the panelists, though the odds are usually slightly swayed in the listener’s favor.

Ask Me Another
Ask Me Another, one of NPR’s newest game shows, is filmed in front of a live studio audience and broadcasted on NPR radio stations and online. The show is equal parts pub trivia, brainteasers, puzzles, comedy and music, creating a rambunctious hour of game show fun. The contestants are a combination of listeners, audience members, and special mystery guests, and the questions are tricky because they’re tailored specifically toward the contestant.

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6 Tips for Creating a Fabulous At-Home Bar Cart

October 16, 2014 by

Entertaining guests in your home is sometimes more fun than going out. Every gathering needs a well-stocked bar with delicious drinks for folks to enjoy. If your house is where the party is, check out these six great tips for putting together a swanky bar cart that will be the center of attention.

1. Get a great cart.
Depending on your personal style, select a cart that fits your aesthetic, whether it be modern, industrial, or vintage. Make sure the cart has a few different shelves or drawers for holding various accouterments.

2. Select a stylin’ tray.
Find a tray that can be set on top of the cart, so you can prepare a few drinks to walk around and distribute throughout the party. Mirrored trays look swanky, while colorful plastic trays give off fun vibes.

3. Sport a cool decanter.
Bottles of booze are fine, but pouring your liquor into a cool decanter ups your level of commitment to style. Bonus: Label snobs won’t judge your selection; that bargain booze will appear fit for a king being poured from a crystal bottle!

4. It's in the mix.
Make sure you have the basics covered: gin, vodka, and whiskey. If your party craves one liquor over another, make sure it has a place on your cart, along with the appropriate mixers and garnishes.

5. Stock your toolkit.
You have got to have the right drink mixing tools on hand, like shot glasses, stirrers, shakers, and drinkware.

6. Cool it off.
This is important to keep the drinks tasting fresh. Get a bucket or put the ice in a festive bowl with a pair of tongs.

Assembling the Perfect Bar Cart [The Intentional Apartment]
Create and Stylize the Perfect Bar Cart [Guest of a Guest]
How to Style a Bar Cart [DIY Playbook]
How to Style a Bar Cart [Style Within Reach]
How to Style a Bar Cart [HGTV]

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Try These Savory Apple Recipes This Autumn

September 18, 2014 by

Apple lovers have likely tried just about every sweet apple recipe, but what about savory? Incorporating apples into your lunch or dinner entree is uncharted culinary territory for many chefs, but it usually provides some delicious results. Here are three savory apple recipes to last you throughout the fall season:

Easy Cornbread Sausage Stuffed Apples [southernliving.com]
If the mouthwatering combination of apples, sausage and cornbread hasn’t already piqued your interest, the word “easy” probably will. This recipe takes little time to make, so it will quickly become a fall favorite for family dinners.

Grilled Cheese with Bacon, Apple and Sprouts [marthastewart.com]
It seems that you can put almost anything on grilled cheese these days, including the completely indulgent combination of bacon and apples. The mix of sweet and savory flavors makes this grown-up grilled cheese taste truly gourmet, while the light sprouts balance out the hearty taste of the meat and cheese.

Herbed Pork and Apples [allrecipes.com]
Pork chops and applesauce are a time-honored dinner tradition, but this updated recipe makes the combination feel completely fresh. Lean pork roast is baked with a variety of aromatic spices and cubed apples for a flavorful main course perfect for a holiday meal, celebratory dinner, or any other time your family gathers around the table this fall season.

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Today’s Imponderable: Why Does Ice Float?

September 4, 2014 by

Have you ever cracked a couple of cold ice cubes from the tray, plopped them into your glass of iced tea and thought, “Hmm… If ice is solidified water, then why does it float?” This is one topic that stumps many thoughtful people, but the answer is actually quite simple.

The definition of floating is when something has less mass than the liquid that it’s immersed in. This means that the ice cubes would have to be able to push the water out of its way in order to make it to the bottom of the glass, which also means that it would have to be denser than the water. As water freezes, its hydrogen bonds actually make it become less dense, which is unlike any other substance in its frozen state. Because ice is about nine percent less dense than water, it is impossible for it to sink.

If you still have a difficult time understanding this concept, think of a frozen lake in the wintertime: if it didn’t freeze from top to bottom, there would be nowhere for the fish to go!

Why does ice float? [MSU.edu]
Ask a science teacher: What makes ice float? [Fox News]
Why Does Ice Float? [About.com]

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How to Better Organize Your Under-Sink Storage

August 21, 2014 by

Whether it’s in the kitchen or the bathroom, the under-sink area is like a no-man’s land of cleaning supplies, sponges, beauty products and, for many people, even a garbage can. Just because these spaces are hidden doesn’t mean that they should be disorganized, however. The under-sink area is an untapped resource for storage space, and these helpful tips will show you how to get everything in order.

  1. Empty it out. Before you attempt to organize the contents of underneath your sink, you should pull everything out and give the cabinet a good scrubbing. Then, toss out any old cleaning products or unused supplies to make room for the things that you use every day.
  2. Add some shelves. If you have enough height underneath your sink to do so, add a shelf to maximize that space. These are available specifically for the under-sink area at most home goods stores. Choose one that best fits under your sink, making sure to account for any low-hanging pipes.
  3. Group things together. Now that you’re ready to put things back, group your cleaning products and other supplies in groups that make sense. This will be different for different people, but an example would be to group all dishwashing supplies in one area, toss them in a small plastic bin, and slide it onto one of the shelves. If you’re tackling a bathroom under-sink area, group beauty products in one bin, cleaning supplies in another, and maybe place some replacement soaps and shampoos in a third.

Clutter Make-Over of the Month: Under-Kitchen Sink [Youcopia]
Curing clutter problems in under-sink cabinets [unclutterer]
How to Organize Under Your Bathroom Sink [VideoJug]

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