Sunday, April 19, 2020

Writing a Resume For A Nonfiction Or Fiction Character

Writing a Resume For A Nonfiction Or Fiction CharacterIf you want to write a resume for a nonfiction or fiction character, but don't know how to, you might be frustrated with the lack of guidance. Many people are new to this process. And, there's no doubt that this is an art form. There are many tips and suggestions from those who have already taken the leap.First of all, you need to realize that, while fiction characters don't often write, they can do a lot of things, especially with regard to ideas. They can cook, sew, design, bake, read, and even take dictation. These types of characters can lend you a helping hand by providing knowledge, guidance, or resources for your work. Or, perhaps you may choose to write a fictional character to fill in some blanks or as a foil for your writing experience.But, what you don't need is to turn your resume into an entire dissertation. In fact, even if you are given an assignment to craft a resume for a fiction character, this can be more of a c hore than an art form. I would suggest that you follow the same format as you would use for a fiction character. Use a single blank page to start, then use a methodical and meticulous approach to turn it into a script.However, just because you aren't working with a fiction character doesn't mean that your job interview should be strictly factual. I would suggest that you change your initial thoughts about some of the things you want to include in your resume. One example could be a 'quotes' section, which is a great tool to help you put your voice to writing.It is one of the most important thing that I've ever written about. An easy way to include one is to write your first lines about something and then use a bullet point system. Don't get into a whole page, but do a page at a time, with bullets that make sense, not gushing. Now, since you've established your personality, you'll need to think about your skills. You can do this in the same way that you would with a fiction character .When you're filling out the details of your skills, don't necessary to mention everything, but you do need to be honest. Write about things that you believe you have the ability to do. Then use the information provided on that resume as a tool to help show how you could apply these skills in the position you're applying for.This might seem like a difficult task, but it's not. With a little practice, you'll find that it becomes second nature. As you begin creating resumes for fictional characters, you'll become more confident and will be able to convey an insight into the character and how you can best help him or her. If you're having trouble creating a resume for a nonfiction or fiction character, then it is possible that you might be looking at a manuscript for a novel.

Tuesday, April 14, 2020

Non-Compete Agreements Are Surprisingly Prevalent

Non-Compete Agreements Are Surprisingly Prevalent If you signed a non-compete agreement before you started your job, you’re in goodâ€"if annoyedâ€"company. A recent White House report found that 18% of American workers are currently restricted by non-compete clauses. If you’ve never signed oneâ€"or even if you have and had no idea what it wasâ€"a non-compete is a legal agreement that prevents an employee from leaving a job at one company and taking a similar one with a competing company, for a specified period of time. Of the workers who have signed non-competes, fewer than half say they had access to trade secrets that a potential rival company could take advantage of. What’s more, 37% of workers say they have signed non-compete agreements at some point in their careers. While engineering and computer/mathematical occupations have the highest prevalence of non-competes, the agreements aren’t exclusive to highly-skilled professions. For instance, 15% of workers without four-year college degrees are subject to non-competes, while 14% of employees earning less than $40,000 a year have signed a non-compete. That’s despite the fact that employees in both sectors are about half as likely to possess trade secrets than more highly educated and higher-earning counterparts in the work force. The driving force behind the popularity of non-compete is likely workers’ lack of knowledge about the agreements. A 2012 survey finds that more than 70% of workers were not told about the non-compete clause in their job offers. Instead, they were asked to sign after they had accepted the offerâ€"and potentially turned down other offers. It also found that very few workers ask about the terms of their non-compete or try to negotiate with their prospective employers. In one of the most puzzling and criticized example of non-competes, fast food sandwich chain Jimmy John’s requires workers to promise they won’t work for a competitor, defined as a nearby business that derives at least 10% of its revenue from sandwiches, within two years of leaving their job. Specifically citing Jimmy John’s, two senators introduced a bill last summer that would prohibit the use of non-compete agreements for employees earning less than $15 an hour, $31,200 a year or the minimum wage in the employee municipality. It would also require employers to tell prospective hires that they may be asked to enter into such an agreement. Still, there are some sensible explanations for why companies demand employees agree to non-compete clauses. Some research suggests that stronger non-compete enforcement is correlated to more firm-sponsored training. Apparently, firms are more willing to invest in workers when managers believe the employees are unlikely to quit and take their knowledge and experience elsewhere.