Friday, October 30, 2009
Candy Buyback
A local dentist is offering to buy back Halloween candy at a rate of $1 per pound. Check out this article for more details.
Thursday, September 10, 2009
Get it Clean!
I love my Shaklee Get Clean laundry detergent so much....I did ALL the dirty laundry in the house. It smells terrific and seems squeaky clean. And there are no harsh chemicals right next to my skin.
Dr. John R. Smith and Associates, Midway Mall
We gave this new eye doctor a try and I'm not too happy.
They perform an Optomap Rentinal Exam as part of a routine eye exam. Their office manager Jenny Penny informed me proudly that they are the only office in the area that does. Our insurance company Eyemed claims this is an unnecessary test as part of a routine exam. Which makes sense if no one else is performing it. Jenny Penny says my husband was informed last night before he agreed to it that it was optional and unnecessary.
Those of you who know him are laughing right? He would NEVER spend money unnecessarily. And he vehemently disagrees with Jenny Penny. He was not informed it was optional and unnecessary. And now they want an additional $35 for it.
Just a warning for those of you who would go to see Dr. Smith. It is optional and you do have the right to turn it down. But knowing they have shady business practices, why not try someplace else?
Thursday, September 3, 2009
Support Our Choir!
Family and friends who would like to support Emma in Senior Choir may shop HERE.
Search our state, then the school district name, then Vocal Music. You need to put in her full name too and her grade (11).
They have some nice inexpensive products. Including a wipe off magnet chart educational tool for teaching little ones to eat a healthy diet.
Search our state, then the school district name, then Vocal Music. You need to put in her full name too and her grade (11).
They have some nice inexpensive products. Including a wipe off magnet chart educational tool for teaching little ones to eat a healthy diet.
Friday, August 28, 2009
How To Get A Federal Government Job
I've been fortunate and kept my employment during the current recession, but I believe it's always important to keep your ears open. So when my alma mater, Case Western Reserve University, offered a seminar on how to get a job with the federal government, I made plans to attend. Here are my notes from that presentation.
The starting point for finding and applying for a job with the federal government is the US Office of Personnel Management website. There you will find much information about government jobs, including a link to USAJobs.gov, a monster-like job search site.
Applying for a federal job is somewhat demanding. Senate bill 736, sponsored by Ohio Senator Voinovich among others, addresses Federal Hiring Process Improvement.
One TLA (Three Letter Acronym) that is vital to the application process, is KSA, which stands for:
The starting point for finding and applying for a job with the federal government is the US Office of Personnel Management website. There you will find much information about government jobs, including a link to USAJobs.gov, a monster-like job search site.
Applying for a federal job is somewhat demanding. Senate bill 736, sponsored by Ohio Senator Voinovich among others, addresses Federal Hiring Process Improvement.
One TLA (Three Letter Acronym) that is vital to the application process, is KSA, which stands for:
- Knowledge
- Skills
- Abilities
More on KSA's later.
Step one is to create a MyUSAJobs profile / account on the USAJobs.gov website. Believe it or not, a good source for clarification of job descriptions is Wikipedia!
Remember to reference key words in your application & resume. Key words will be nouns and / or noun phrases.
Bullets:
- start with verbs
- use key words from the job announcement
The government uses software to compare applications with announcements, so using the same words in your application as were used in the announcement will make you a better match!
KSA's are mandatory. The job description may or may not be. Customize your resume / application to meet the needs of the job. If given the option, always send a paper resume.
On your resume - use an objective. These are less common now on private sector resumes, but on a resume for a federal job, base your objective on the job announcement. Federal job resumes can be up to 6 pages in length.
Other useful websites for job informatioin include:
KSA's are initially the most complicated part of the application, but can be simplified using the following format:
- context - "In my position as ..."
- challenge - "I was asked to ..."
- action - What did you do?
- result - What happened?
KSA's should range in length from 2/3 of a page to 1 1/2 pages.
Finally, once you land an interview for a federal job, create a script, practice and rehearse!
Good luck!
Wednesday, August 19, 2009
Luke Playing Soccer
Here are some pictures of Luke playing for his AASL team.
In the Medina 8/16 album, he's in pictures 8 (wearing blue), and 20, 39, & 43 (wearing white).
In the Medina 8/16 album, he's in pictures 8 (wearing blue), and 20, 39, & 43 (wearing white).
Thursday, August 13, 2009
Things I've put through the machine: Part II
I must amend this post.
I have now additionally washed a wooden spoon and a bottle of prescription medicine.
This is a problem in large blended families because:
1. You have LOTS of laundry to do
2. You have children constantly packing to go back and forth.
3. You have less time to check pockets and piles for items that actually don't need washing (like PS3 controllers and hair ties).
I have now additionally washed a wooden spoon and a bottle of prescription medicine.
This is a problem in large blended families because:
1. You have LOTS of laundry to do
2. You have children constantly packing to go back and forth.
3. You have less time to check pockets and piles for items that actually don't need washing (like PS3 controllers and hair ties).
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