Speech therapists, also called speech-language pathologists, are professionals who check and diagnose people experiencing speech problems, and provide treatment and assistance to prevent speech and language medical disorders. They work with people who cannot make speech sounds clearly or at all. Examples of problems include stuttering, harsh voice, difficulty understanding or producing language, and difficulties swallowing. These problems can occur from many causes such as brain injury, stroke, developmental delay, learning disability, mental disabilities, or emotional issues. A majority of … [Read more...]
Brainstorming Your Path to Freelance
Image by Aktiv Phil via Flickr There are many reasons people strike out into the world of freelance. Working for your self, setting the hours, and calling the shots is appealing for some. Watching your efforts blossom is satisfying. But, how do you get there? Let's start with the brainstorm. Types of freelance careers include makeup artists, web designers, computer programmers, floral designers and performance artists. The list goes on. If you have a specialty, there is a good chance of turning that skill into a career. Brainstorming your ideas helps to give a clear roadmap of where … [Read more...]
Freelancing Myths ? It Is Easy, Simple And Does Not Need Discipline
Image via Wikipedia Freelancing is a great career option for any individual who feels restricted in the traditional salaried job. However, this does not mean that freelancing is easier or simple as compared to working full time for a corporate organization. Working as a freelancer can be an unimaginably complicated task. To presume that one can earn easy money through this is a very big mistake. Freelancing is difficult because the individual will have to focus on all aspects of the business simultaneously. From marketing for new proposals to identifying the next big thing in his or … [Read more...]
Freelancing is Wonderful! Isn?t It?
Freelancing is an alternative to the daily 9 ? 5 grind (ok ? who really works just those hours?) and the hassles of crazy bosses (who actually have control over your future). If your profession (or your talents) lends itself to Work for Hire, then this could be a great option. But is it as wonderful as you think it is? Image courtesy of http://www.flickr.com/photos/mereteveian/3978770597/sizes/m/in/photostream/ The Right Character Traits Do you get scared or excited when you do not know what tomorrow brings? It can be thrilling to know that you are free to choose the assignments … [Read more...]
The Re-Emergence of Blue Collar Jobs
Image by mateoutah via Flickr The news is loaded with stories of manufacturing jobs going overseas, painting a portrait of doom and gloom for blue collar jobs in the States. However, all is not lost for this particular job sector. Manufacturing jobs are returning, and require bodies for the positions. While the number of jobs is relatively small, it is still an improvement to be embraced. One issue is employing people who have the skills to do the jobs at hand. A whole generation, if not more, has been lost to the trades. The shift to a service economy sent people to school to … [Read more...]