College essays aren't just another box to check. In a world where tons of applicants have similar GPAs and test scores, your essay is often the tiebreaker that separates you from the pack. A recent survey of admissions officers found that 56% say the personal statement has become way more important in their decisions over the past five years.
Think about it - your transcript shows what you've done, but your essay reveals who you are. When Harvard gets applications from over 9,000 students with perfect GPAs, the essays help them choose which 2,000 actually get in.
Tips for writing college application essays begin with understanding what they're really for. They're not assignments to show off how smart you are. They're...
The DXF file format has become a pivotal force in the world of metal craftsmanship, bridging the gap between imaginative design and tangible creation. A cornerstone of computer-aided design (CAD), DXF files enable craftsmen and manufacturers to harness the precision of laser and plasma cutting technologies.
These tools transform raw metal into functional components and stunning embellishments that enhance home interiors and outdoor landscapes. This article explores the unique capabilities of DXF files, their integration with cutting-edge fabrication methods, and their role in creating metal pieces that enhance everyday spaces.
Decoding the DXF File
The DXF file, or Drawing Exchange Format, was created by Autodesk in 1982 to standardize the transfer of design data across software platforms. It encapsulates complex vector-based graphics,...
When you need to keep your workplace full of quality people, you must be careful who you hire. There are many people that may be hiding secrets. It is common for companies to do background check on people before offering them the job.
This can reveal details like financial troubles, criminal records, and other information that may be relevant to your hiring decision. You don’t want to put your company in danger by hiring people that may not be trustworthy. The importance of background checks before choosing a new employee cannot be overemphasized.
One of the best ways to avoid hiring...
Lagos and Santa Monica, November 05, 2018 – Boomplay, Africa’s leading music streaming and download service and Universal Music Group (UMG), the world leader in music-based entertainment today announced the signing of a landmark licensing agreement covering multiple markets within Africa.
UMG is the first major music company to license its catalog to Boomplay, which has quickly established itself as the most popular streaming service in Africa.
Under the terms of the multi-year agreement and effective immediately, Boomplay will distribute music from UMG’s world-renowned labels through its streaming and download platform in Nigeria, Ghana, Kenya, Tanzania, Rwanda, Uganda and Zambia.
Boomplay currently...
With job growth expected in the professional services industry, accounting practices are under pressure to compete in the war for talent, working hard to attract new, top-notch professionals - and also to keep their current employees, a charge that’s proven difficult
Indicative of the new wave of opportunity in the industry, professional services such as accounting ranked among the highest in terms of staff turnover in 2017, according to an examination of LinkedIn data drawn from the site’s half-a-billion international users.
As fear of a talent shortage looms, employing the right people with the right mix of skills, and providing...
Travelling is no longer a onetime chore for people. It has become the definition of life for a few of us, while a source of exploring the different cultures around the world for others.
People who are true wanderers often seek the feeling of getting mixed with the place and its norms, a feeling of the place becoming your second home. Hotels have become too boring a place to stay for such travel enthusiasts.
They wish to feel cozy, and comfortable when they enter the place they’ll be staying in for the whole trip. After a buzzing travel day, where you...
Fiverr which started off as a $5-per-service platform has grown to become the biggest and best freelancing marketplace. There are lots of services on Fiverr to help you grow your business. It is a top platform for skilled creatives and individuals looking to earn extra cash providing services in their spare time
It is also possible to earn a full time living off the platform — given you have what it takes (read: sellable skills) and know ways to make money on Fiverr.
To Learn More about Opportunities for growing your business on Fiverr, Click Here.
On the flip side of things,...
We are in an era where it has never been easier to make money online — particularly from doing what you love; either from a habitual talent or a learned skill. Freelancing has been a thing for a very long time, but thanks to Fiverr, the number 1 online freelancing marketplace, 9-to-5 is fast becoming a thing of the past.
To see how other people are making money on Fiverr, Click Here.
Fiverr, since its 2010 launch, has fast become the go-to platform for many businesses, companies, entrepreneurs, and individuals to outsource skill hands for the execution of tasks that includes programming,...
You have probably (or not) at one time or another heard the term Fiverr either randomly in a coffee shop, or as a topic of discussion amongst a group of people online or offline. So...
What is Fiverr?
Fiverr is one of the popular and pioneering freelance service marketplaces. Basically, Fiverr is a platform that serves as a middleman that helps connect employers who need to get certain tasks completed with individuals who have the know-how and talents to help them get the tasks done.
Unlike e-commerce platforms where products are being sold and buyers are connected to sellers, Fiverr is a...
Most readers enjoy a good story. For thousands of years stories were printed, first by hand and then by machine, on various materials including cave walls, papyrus, slate, and paper, among others.
During the Renaissance, mass printing became popular and widespread with the invention of the printing press and improved intercontinental transportation.
For the past several hundred years, people around the globe have been able to enjoy reading various types of printed books, short and long, large and small, decorous and straightforward.
Now that we are firmly entrenched in the twenty-first century, however, traditional book publishing has changed rather dramatically to include...
PropLand Hub is an innovative web-based mobile application that facilitates all real estate deals and services. It allows property seekers to browse through all types of listings by property owners for sales/purchase, rent or lease. Actually, it does even more, and it is free to download!
Released on May 18, 2018, the mobile app is indeed a user-friendly platform that connects property owners, caretakers, contractors and estate agents with potential buyers, renters, lessees, and tenants.
Whether it is a land, a house, an apartment, a room, a shop, or an office space, PropLand Hub is the dealing platform to go to.
The app also...
To run a successful business in a world of such cut-throat competition is not a cakewalk. Every business and corporate firm is trying to improve its services, uplift revenues, and gather positive customer reviews.
When you start out with a business, it is very easy to keep a track of every dollar spent; but, with increasing projects and the schedule becoming hectic, it becomes difficult to track the most important thing needed to run your business: money.
Hence, to understand your business finances better, make it prosperous and cut down on excess spending; here are some full proof tips, you need...
If you picture a group of young adults with their heads down, lost in their smartphones, you wouldn’t be alone; but it may be time to give Millennial stereotypes a rest, and start embracing this generation for what they have to offer.
Millennials represent more workers than any other generation in today's workforce, and incidentally, they comprise an increasing percentage of your customer base as well.
Despite the stereotypes, Millennials can be tremendously hard workers, able to take the initiative, spearhead projects, and ensure that things get done; often extremely efficiently and to a high standard.
By taking the time to welcome...
Many of us wish we had a lamp that we could just rub gently and see a genie pop out that will make the stress (and expense!) of having to pay our next bill magically go away.
Well iRecharge sure isn’t a genie but just might be making that wish come true this month of October.
Pay for electricity on www.irecharge.com.ng or download the mobile App this month of October to qualify. You just might be lucky enough to have your next bill paid by the company.
Offer Valid till 1st November 2018. With iRecharge you can make seamless Online Bills Payments...
You probably have heard about a writing service. Many students, business people, employees, and employers need help to express their ideas through writing. Yes, writing is one of the vital skills that people need to possess, but some have problems with writing.
A Little about Writing
Writing is one of the ways to communicate with others by using symbols and signs. To be good at writing, you need to have a good grasp of the vocabulary, semantics, and grammar of the language. People use writing for story-telling, keeping records and diary, publishing, corresponding, etc.
To be able to write, people go to...
There is a huge strength of young and energetic people in emerging economies like Nigeria and India. They are the entrepreneurs of the future. Today’s youth want to grow in life and become independent but most don’t want to go for jobs that give them a hectic life.
Therefore, they are always in search of business ideas with low investment. But before starting a new venture or startup, it is necessary for you to do a proper market research.
You should be passionate and must have all the business tactics to compete with your respective competitors in the market.
Best Business Ideas...
If you want to grow your Small Business and take it to new heights, then you may need some custom software. There’s no denying that your company has different needs compared to other businesses, and the software you use should reflect that.
There are many reasons why you want to hire a software development company like Svitla Systems custom software development company to build a custom software optimised for your business needs, as you can access some extraordinary benefits, which I have highlighted below.
Improving the Workflow of your Small Business
Your Small Business has a different workflow when compared to other...
What are the Best WordPress eCommerce Plugins? Years ago, building, maintaining, and running an online store was a very complicated task that required a lot of technical know-hows. Today, it is so easy that with the click of a few buttons, you can create an online store for your business in hours.
Better yet, you can even convert your existing blog to an e-commerce platform with the right tools. These tools are called eCommerce plugins.
So, let's say you run a blog or a website on WordPress, and you want to make more money online by selling some of the books...
Sales and marketing can make or break any startup.
Without a great marketing strategy to bring in leads, and effective sales techniques to convert those leads into actual revenue, a new business may not ever get off the ground.
Here are the top 15 sales and marketing tips every startup should know.
1. Have a Clear, Formal Strategy
In the hectic early stages of starting and building your business, you may be tempted to “wing it” when it comes to sales and marketing.
The importance of a formalised sales and marketing strategy should not be underestimated.
This will define your audience, clarify your message, help...
The Internet has made many things easy. Initially, you could search just about anything by typing it on any search engine, but there was no option to search for images by inserting a particular picture.
Image search was not considered important then, and there was no way to find out information relevant to a given image. The only possible way was to type text related to a particular image to find out further details.
Even after that, you have to go through different web links and see hundreds of pictures to find a similar image. It is very tricky as well...
Although it is often seen as a casual outing, shopping always has the potential to be one of the most grueling undertakings. Even the most discerning and prepared consumers can suffer from long wait times and poor inventory, particularly if a store isn’t prepared for a rush.
This is especially true during the autumn months when peak hours are consistently packed with eager customers. If it’s not back-to-school shopping that has driven someone to the mall, it’s preparation for Thanksgiving or Halloween that has them shopping until they drop.
No matter how many hours one may spend clipping coupons or setting...
Instagram is a platform where billions of people are active each day. So, it is a good platform especially for businesses that are looking for brand recognition and also want to increase their sales.
There are many businesses who have promoted their business on Instagram and still working hard to stay active and popular on this social network.
The reason is simple; you can target as many people as you want with Instagram.
But, when you are really promoting any profile whether it’s of an individual or a business, getting likes on the posts is the first thing that you need to...
With the sharp increase in brokerages and new companies offering investment apps, the options are numerous. Plus, choosing the best investment apps can be...
DSTV is a leading Satellite cable TV service from Multichoice in Nigeria and across Africa. The service offers direct-to-home DTH pay TV services to...
Aero Airline (a.k.a Aero Contractors) offers a convenient online platform for handling your flight transaction. At the Aero Air online booking platform, you can...
