Lifestyle

Looks Are Important for Job Seekers: Study

Posted by: smilie on Tuesday/October 05/2004 - 02:07 PM
Lifestyle

With growing competition in the job market, more importance is being placed on the neat appearance of job applicants.

Job consulting firm Scout conducted a survey of 243 personnel officials at companies planning to hire in the latter half of the year. According to the poll conducted from Sept. 16 to 25, 66.7 percent of respondents believe that how job seekers look can affect the result of their application, up 26.5 percent from two years earlier.

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3 rules for a fair fight over money

Posted by: smilie on Saturday/September 25/2004 - 08:02 PM
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A skirmish over the family finances is rarely only about money. A few simple rules can keep the discussion to a low roar, and you might even accomplish something. Columnist MP Dunleavey and six other women have come together online to strip away the myths surrounding money, lay bare their assets and liberate themselves from debt. Follow the quest for financial fabulousness of these "Women in Red" every second Monday in Dunleavey's column on MSN Money. The other night, Beth and her husband, Scott, tried to create a better budget for their family -- and ended up in a big ol’ fight.....

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Post-40 weight gain avoidable

Posted by: smilie on Tuesday/September 14/2004 - 08:28 PM
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After hearing about complaints of weight gain after 40, one might assume that women age 40 to 50 are predisposed to gain weight in their pre- and perimenopausal years. This, however, is untrue. Women do have a greater tendency to gain weight around their midsections earlier in life than men as fat deposits settle in and around the abdominal area. Nevertheless, this weight gain is not necessarily due to the hormonal shifts of menopause but rather is most likely linked to a reduced metabolic rate, less activity and a calorie imbalance. As people age, unless they actively engage in a regular....

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Why it's better to be fit than thin

Posted by: smilie on Friday/September 10/2004 - 10:43 AM
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WHEN it comes to avoiding heart disease, being fit may be more important than being thin, researchers say. A study from the University of Florida shows lack of fitness is a stronger risk factor for developing heart disease than being overweight or obese. The study involved 906 women whose health histories were tracked from 1996 to 2000 after their first referral with heart problems. It found 76 per cent were overweight and 70 per cent took little exercise. As well as being measured for weight, height and body mass index, the women were asked about their ability to do common physical activities at....

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