Do your eyes glaze over as you read home composting recipes? Do you wonder if an advanced degree in chemistry is necessary to make respectable home compost? “Home composting is no more complicated than baking a cake,” said University of Illinois Extension educator Sandy Mason. “Once a gardener understands the basic principles of home composting, […]
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Common interview questions
PHOTO BY METRO CREATIVE CONNECTION Can you tell me a little about yourself?(Make a concise pitch with 2-3 accomplishments that shows why you’re right for the job.) How did you hear about the position?(Name drop now if you have a contact or share what stood out to you from a job listing.) What do you […]
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Maintain your productivity when working from home
PHOTO BY METRO CREATIVE CONNECTION Telecommuting has grown more and more common over the last decade. Thanks in large part to advancements in technology that make it more feasible to connect remotely with coworkers, telecommuting is now something more and more companies are embracing. According to Global Workplace Analytics, a consulting and research firm that […]
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How to prepare for a job fair
PHOTO BY METRO CREATIVE CONNECTION Job fairs can be great places to make connections and get leads on potential employers that may be a good fit for you. If you don’t stand out from the crowd on paper, making an in-person introduction can serve you by demonstrating your professional demeanor and communication skills. But you’ll […]
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Work, life, how?
PHOTO BY METRO CREATIVE CONNECTION With the prevalence of smartphones (and incoming texts and email from work) on bedside tables and at Little League games throughout the world, people have to be more diligent than ever about keeping work from taking over their private lives. Work-life balance, the idea that one must plan some leisure […]
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Strategies to alleviate job-hunting stress
PHOTO BY METRO CREATIVE CONNECTION Job stress is enough — but job-hunting stress? That alone can be intimidating and emotionally taxing to your psyche, especially if you’ve graduated or been laid off and months later, you still don’t have any prospects of securing a job. It doesn’t help when financial and family pressures intensify as […]
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Social media and your career
PHOTO BY METRO CREATIVE CONNECTION Social media has become an integral part of modern society. Millions of people around the world use social media to connect with one another. But this valuable tool also can be a detriment, particularly if you’re seeking employment. What a person says or does on social media can come back […]
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2015 fall calendar
August Let the Words Fall OutAug 24-Sep 27, 11am-6pm Mon-Thu. Interactive installation by Brytton Bjorngaard, UIS assistant professor of digital media and Springfield graphic designer and artist. On display through Sep 17. uis.edu/visualarts/gallery. UIS Visual Arts Gallery, HSB 201, One University Plaza, 206-6506. Route 66 Barbershop QuartetAug 27, 12-1pm Thu. Part of the Springfield […]
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Get ready for a power play in central Iowa
A working windmill and farm buildings from the 1900s greet visitors to the Living History Farms in Urbandale, Iowa, a suburb of Des Moines. PHOTOS BY BRENT BOHLEN If you are into power trips, you won’t find a better place than central Iowa. While presidential candidates lust for political power as they stomp across the […]
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Time travel to historic Nauvoo
The exterior of the Nauvoo Temple is a replica of the original temple that was burned and destroyed. Nearby is a sculpture depicting Joseph and Hyrum Smith’s last ride to Carthage. PHOTOS BY JOHN CAMPER A covered wagon pulled by a yoke of oxen appeared on the path in front of us. Nearby several young […]
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The stages of fall
ELF The Musical comes to Sangamon Auditorium Nov. 6-7. PHOTO COURTESY SANGAMON AUDITORIUM In an era where we are increasingly isolated by our technology, the ancient tradition of watching live theater still can unite hundreds of people in a shared visceral experience. And fall in Illinois is a great time to throw down a few […]
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Fall rocks
Sangamon Auditorium is the place to be this fall for those who like to jam. And for those who like to sit quietly too. On Sept. 19, Springfield audiences will be privy to the journey of up and coming opera singers in The Metropolitan Opera Rising Stars. The artists will perform classical arias, duets and […]
