What is hot, what is not..Job Tips With Jay Forte!
What is hot, what is not.
Many people are still convinced the only jobs the can apply for are jobs they have done before. But as the workplace changes, many jobs are disappearing – never to return. That doesn’t mean you are out of options – rather, you need to rethink which jobs are a good [...]
Reduce The Cost of Your Mortgage or Rent
From Real Simple magazine.
Appeal your property tax bill. The decline in the housing market means you’re probably paying too much in property taxes. So, get a copy of your home’s value
Look into refinancing. Interest rates on home loans hit an all time low in the spring of last year, and have stayed low [...]
Houston Astros History Exhibit
· The Heritage Society downtown. That’s located at 1100 Bagby.
· The exhibit is an interesting, comprehensive look at all the history surrounding the Houston Astros, including how the team got its name.
· The exhibit is free. It is open Tuesday - Saturday from 10 a.m. until 4 p.m. and Sunday from 1 p.m. - 4 [...]
Rodeo Food Calorie Count
The Harris County Hospital District warned that many of the treats featured at the carnival are packed with calories and fat.
1 deep-fried Snickers bar (5 oz.) = 444 calories, 29 grams of fat
1 deep-fried Twinkie (2 oz.) = 420 calories, 34 grams of fat
1 giant turkey leg = 1,136 calories, 54 grams [...]
Free tax preparation
Free tax preparation services for individuals and families that earn $50,000 or less. Many consumers DO pay for tax preparation and there is nothing wrong with that. But Neighborhood Tax Centers will electronically file your returns and your refund will be in your bank account within 8-10 business days, all for free. For more information [...]
It is not a pink slip, it is a blank canvas.
It is not a pink slip, it is a blank canvas.
For the past several weeks I have presented the first several steps of a new step-by-step approach to finding a job in 2010.
Let’s stop and catch our breath to keep things in perspective. There is a video you need to see. Go to www.hulu.com and [...]
Job Fair Today!
Job seekers can head to San Jacinto College today for its Career Expo 2010. At least 30 employers across the Houston area will be at the college’s central campus at 8060 Spencer Highway in Pasadena. The event is from 10am to 1pm in the Interactive Learning Center. If you’re interested, you’re encouraged to dress professionally [...]
Get A Job In 2010 With Jay Forte
Week 3 of our plan to get hired: Know your world – what fields are hiring, what are the hot jobs and the growing industries.
It is not the same world that was in place when many of you got your last jobs. The nature of work changes quickly – some industries die, others grow almost [...]
Here’s How You Can Lose 10 Pounds In 2 Months
Here’s How You Can Lose 10 Pounds In 2 Months
from John Walker, author of Hacker’s Diet:
First, multiply the pounds you want to lose by the number of calories in a pound of fat. There are 35-hundred calories in a pound of fat – so multiply that by 10 pounds and you’ve got 35-thousand calories. [...]
Get A Job In 2010–Tips From Jay Forte
New year, new approach, new plan.
Week 1 of our plan to get hired: Keep your energy level up; work on your attitude.
We need to find a way to stay upbeat and fired up about job hunting. That may seem like an impossibility - so try these ways to stay upbeat:
1. Picture yourself in your new [...]