When you are looking for a new Accountancy job, along with your CV you must also enclose a cover letter to the company you are applying to. This is what the employer reads before the CV, so it is even more important that this stands out. The following pointers describe the things that should be avoided at all costs.

Do not have a weak opening, for example, ‘please consider me for this role’. You need to grab the readers’ attention and highlight your most important skills that relate to the accountancy job you are applying to. For example, write ‘I am applying for the newly qualified accountancy role you have advertised in xxx. It would match my excellent 5 years experience in the accountancy industry’.

Do not make it too short. Pull out your most relevant accountancy related skills and experiences that relate to the job and highlight these in the cover letter.

Do not make it too long either. By waffling on about your previous accountancy job and the tasks you did in too much detail, the more likely you are to bore the reader. Keep it short, punchy and too the point.

Do not use “I” too much. The cover letter is not all about YOU but about the accountancy role you are going for and how you would best fit into it.

Do not regurgitate your CV in your cover letter, as they will read this afterwards. Pull out the most attractive selling points and include these only.

Do not mass produce your cover letter and send the same one to multiple firms. By customising your cover letter to the accountancy firm/accountancy role you are applying, you will stand out from others and impress the reader. By mass-producing it, it will probably end up in the bin.

Do not end it abruptly. Thank them for reading your letter, say that you will follow up the application by a telephone call and sign off professionally and politely.

Other articles published by Corinne Dauncey about accountant jobs sites.

The author writes commentaries about the accounting and finance jobs.

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In today’s world, is it that occurrences of breast cancer are growing much more than it was years ago, or it is just that breast cancer is getting more visibility in the press and medical journals? It appears that the answer is a little bit of both. The population is increasing and therefore the actual number of cases is more, although the actual percentage of people diagnosed with breast cancer is not significantly different (although it is higher) than in years past.

One of the things that many people fail to understand is that anyone can get breast cancer. Although it is thought to be tied somewhat to being hereditary, that does not mean that you will not get breast cancer if there is no occurrence of it in your family history.

Another thing that is equally puzzling is why more people, particularly women where breast cancer is most likely to happen, do not get regular checkups from their doctor to check for it. I know of multiple people who were diagnosed with breast cancer, and when asked when the last time they had a mammogram done to check for the presence of breast cancer, they indicated it had been a number of years. This is truly unfortunate because like most things, if breast cancer is caught as early as possible, the chances of beating it become incredibly greater.

You should be aware of the symptoms of breast cancer, sometimes also known as inflammatory breast caner so that you can see your doctor as soon as possible if these symptoms exist. These symptoms include:

* A breast that appears bruised, or is pink or purple.
* If your breast is feeling tender or firm and enlarged.
* A consistent warm feeling in the breast.
* Pain or itching in the breast that is constant.
* A ridged or dimpled skin texture, kind of like an orange peel.
* Flattened, retracted, swollen or crusted skin around the nipple.
* Lumps or enlarged lymph nodes under the arm or around the collarbone.

This is not an exhaustive list of symptoms but if you are experiencing any of these symptoms or signs, you should see your doctor as soon as possible to get checked out. Most health insurance companies will pay for this examination, because they realize that it is going to cost them much more if the cancer is allowed to grow instead of being diagnosed, caught, and remedied early on in its development stages.

Many of these same symptoms can also indicate the presence of a breast infection called mastitis. This type of infection most frequently (although not exclusively) occurs in younger women, usually under age 35, who are breast feeding young children. This is not breast cancer but is a simple infection that is most easily treated with prescription antibiotics. It is frequently accompanied by fever. The difference here is that breast cancer does not cause a fever, nor does it respond to antibiotics.

The bottom line is that you need to be aware of the classic symptoms of breast cancer, since the earlier it is diagnosed and treated, especially with the advances in today’s medicines, the better your chances of beating it.

Jon is a computer engineer who maintain a variety of web sites based on his knowledge and experience. For more information about Breast Cancer, please visit his web site at Breast Cancer Explained.

If you have impressed the reader with your CV and application, you may be invited to do a telephone interview with the company you are applying to for your next Accountancy Job. Companies may decide this is the best first option if you live far away from the offices.

A telephone interview should be treated in the same way as a normal interview and should taken as seriously. However, it could be seen as being a little easier as you are not sitting right in front of the interviewer. The person you speak to will have a series of questions that they will want to ask you and will certainly want to elaborate on your CV.

Before you are scheduled in to conduct the interview, jot down all the answers to the most commonly asked questions and have that in front of you so you can then refer to these. Try however, to answer them in a natural way.

Also note down in a list all your accountancy skills and qualifications that are relevant to the job and keep in mind what they are actually looking for so you can tailor your answers accordingly. Think about the skills required for an Accountancy Job including numerical skills, organisation, presentation etc and make sure you show you can perform these skills.

Make sure you have your CV and application form that you sent to the company in front of you. You then know what they know and can refer to it if necessary.

Be professional and do not speak too quickly. Do not use slang and certainly do not interrupt or talk over the interviewer. Keep smiling at all times as there have been studies to show that this has a positive effect on the person who is listening.

Finally, keep in mind that the interviewer is only human and it is not an interrogation. At the end, if you want to ask questions about the Accountancy Job you are applying for, then do.

Other articles published by Corinne Dauncey about accountant jobs sites.

The author writes commentaries about the accounting and finance jobs.

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If you have found a new Accountancy Job and you need to resign from your current role, then these few words of advice should help you. Resigning is daunting and there are right and wrong ways of going about this. So, what is the best way of resigning and what should you do?

Firstly, you need to submit a written resignation to your manager. This removes any confusion and the company then has something on record. Within the statement you must say that you have decided to resign, show your thanks for working with them, state the final date of your employment and that you would be happy to work up until the day you leave.

When you take your written resignation to your manager, you need to orally resign to them. Be prepared for any kind of reaction, surprise, anger etc and be prepared for a counter offer to make you try to stay. You are not doing something wrong by resigning, so remain confident and positive at all times.

Why are you leaving your current accountancy job? Ensure you tell your colleagues and your boss the same reason, as you do not want this coming back to haunt you. If you tell your boss one reason and they find out the ‘real’ reason, you will seen to be a liar and it could affect your reference. Even if you really detest your current boss or your current accountancy role, try to remain professional with your reasons for leaving, as references can be invaluable for the future. You do not want to leave any negative feelings behind.

Finally, it is important that you are motivated and keen to work right up until the day you leave your current role. This will again ensure you do not upset your boss and means your references will be good when applying for other Accountancy Jobs.

Sample resignation letter

Dear (employers name),

I am writing to give (notice period on your contract) notice on my employment with (company name). Thank you very much for the opportunity to work with you all at (company name) which I have thoroughly enjoyed. I will ensure that I assist you to the best of my ability right up until my last day of employment. I would like to wish you all the best for the future.

Your Sincerely,
(your name)

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1. The traditional Chinese “handshake” consists of interlocking the fingers, waving them up and down several times. This greeting is rarely used today (except during festivals, weddings and birthdays of the elderly), instead using the Western-style handshake. A slight bow should often accompanies the handshake, but do not bow from the waist in the style of the Japanese. The Chinese prefer a gentler handshake than the firm grip expected in Western cultures. Physical contact other than a handshake is highly discouraged unless you know someone quite well.

2. Chinese names are “reversed” from Western names. The surname is said first and then the given name. For example, Bruce Lee’s name in Cantonese is Lee Siu Lung. Lee is his surname and spoken first, and the given name (Little Dragon) is spoken second.

Professional, social, and family titles always follow the name as well. Dr. Wong would be Huang Yi Sheng (Huang Doctor). Likewise, Xiansheng (Mr.) and Taitai (Mrs.) are said after the surname. Never call someone by only his last name, and unless specifically asked, do not call someone by his first name; always address your Chinese associates by their surname followed by their title.
Also, never address anyone as “Comrade.”

3. Business cards are routinely exchanged at the first meeting. Carry bilingual business cards with one side in Chinese, and the other in English. Include:

* Company’s name

* Job title

* Special qualifications

When receiving a business card, receive it using both hands and compliment the card itself. Instead of immediately putting it away like in the West, keep the card out during the meeting.

4. Color symbolism is very important in China.

* Red is considered lucky and used in many celebrations. However, do not use red ink to write correspondence. That symbolizes the demise of a relationship.

* Yellow is associated with prosperity, and gold is especially appropriate.

* White is symbolic of death, which distinctly contrasts with Western cultures.

5. Lavish gift-giving was once an important aspect of the Chinese culture. Official policy currently forbids gift-giving since such gestures may be considered as bribes. For this reason, approach gift-giving with discretion. The policy is softening, but sometimes a gift will be declined under all circumstances. Be gracious if this circumstance is to occur, and politely withdraw the gift. Smaller. Less expensive items usually avoid this scrutiny.

The Chinese will politely refuse a gift several times to reflect modesty and humility. Accepting a gift quickly is believed to make them seem greedy or aggressive. Opening a present in front of the giver is also judged the same.

6. The Chinese will often avoid eye contact during conversations, especially when talking to the opposite sex or to strangers. Traditionally, it was considered impolite and aggressive to look directly into another’s eyes while talking, and as a sign of respect, the Chinese sometimes lower their eyes slightly when they meet others. The Chinese typically have a “blank” facial expression during introductions. This is not a sign of unhappiness, dissatisfaction, or unfriendliness, but reflects the belief that there is virtue in concealing emotions. Chinese communication is ambiguous, indirect and highly contextual. In conversation, the real meaning, especially if it’s negative, is often implied rather than stated. What is not said is often more important that what is said.

7. Chinese typically share food from a number of dishes placed in the center of the table rather than the Western practice of individually served dishes. Each party at the table will take food from the common plates. Sometimes, in order to show their friendship and sincerity, Chinese hosts will pick from dishes with their own chopsticks or spoons for you, and place food on your plate. Never place your chopsticks upright in a rice bowl; it replicates the bowl of sand or rice with two upright incense sticks that is traditionally
placed at the shrine of deceased loved one.

8. When meeting someone for the first time for a China sourcing business meeting, you should engage in general conversation before turning to business. Casual conversation topics in China differ from that of English speakers. It is not impolite to ask about:

* A person’s job

* Annual salary

* Marital/dating status

* Age

Your answers do not have to be extremely specific, but avoiding direct questions will be viewed with wariness and suspicion. The willingness to answer questions is the important take-away from the conversation. Questions about family tend to be deflected or avoided which is nearly the direct opposite of Western culture.

9. Six, eight and nine are considered lucky numbers, since their homophones have auspicious meanings. Six, liu in Chinese, implies that everything about you will go smoothly. Eight was originally deemed lucky by the Cantonese, since in Cantonese, the word for eight is fa, which means to make a great fortune in the near future. Later, the auspiciousness of eight was taken up by all Chinese. Nine, jiu, implies lasting forever, especially in friendship and marriage. Four and seven are unlucky numbers; the former implies death and the latter means gone.

10. Many common Western gestures are considered rude in China.

* Showing the soles of shoes

* Pointing with the index finger - use a face-up, open hand instead

* Beckoning someone with the index finger - use the hand with fingers motioning downward as in waving instead

* Whistling to get someone’s attention

* Finger snapping

Following the aforementioned 10 tips will add help build relationships with your Chinese business partners and greatly increase the prospects for success of your china outsourcing project.

Hubert Hopkins’ China Sourcing firm, US China Business Solutions, has negotiated outsourcing of products with a value in the hundreds of millions of dollars and has been involved with China outsourcing since the early 1980s. Outsourcing metal products to China can be easy and affordable with the correct help. US China Business Solutions is an independent sourcing agent with no ties to factories, is well-connected with key government officials and has “in-country” staff to oversee your projects in China.

Step 7 Humbly asked him to remove our shortcomings. as used by Alcoholics anonymous (AA) Narcotics anonymous (NA) Al-anon Cocaine anonymous (CA) Gamblers anonymous (GA) Emotions anonymous (EA) Sex and Love addicts (SALA) anonymous Co dependents anonymous (CODA) Overeaters anonymous (OA) recovery programs.

Step seven Humbly asked him to remove our shortcomings.

When I was writing my defects, I would burst out laughing at time, when I would see these defects that were causing me and the people around me so much pain!. These defects were so obvious they stood out like a light in the dark. I had brought on so much of my pain by my reactions and in other ways by my lack of action.

So humility was not a case of being ridiculed, but a sense of humility, “Yes, I am the problem”. So all I had to do was do what my creator wanted, and that was to use what I had learnt from the first 6 steps to practice opposites, simple, practice opposites. In doing so, you are getting your shortcomings removed.

Today I know how my creator designed me. I have started to use the, “User handbook”, “The makers instructions pamphlet”. It designed me to love other people as well as myself, to care about other people, “To do unto others as you would have done unto yourself”. To be polite, gentle, caring, loving, tolerant, patient, humble, honest, courageous, gratitude and to try your best to live a blameless life. In doing so I will have peace of mind, knowing I am trying my best and that is all that I can do, my best. If I don’t follow how my creator designed me, then I will suffer and those around me will suffer.
So all I had to do was practice opposites !

see http://www.the12steps.com

Soldier Billy is the name I am known by in the 12 step fellowships I belong to. I am a recovering alcoholic and addict. I owe my life to the 12 step recovery program. I have been through some very tough times of late and I have not relapsed back into addiction thanks to the help of the 12 steps and some great members of the fellowships I belong to!
I have lived a tough life amd know heartache.

The 12 steps has helped me to rebuild my life and find peace of mind.
see http://www.the12steps.com

Yes I admit it I’m over-organised.

And if you want to stop drowning in a sea of “useful email”, “the must have ezine”, “the just in case email” or “blind copy email” you need to get your email organised too.

And it really doesn’t matter what email program you have because what I say applies to all the popular programs.

I like to put stuff where it belongs. And to that end I’ve organised all the ezines I subscribe to so that they automatically go into their own folder in Outlook.

Then all the other email I get goes into different folders, according to who sent it, what it’s about and whether it’s junk or not.

Setting up rules in Outlook has always been very simple, except I now have hundreds of rules.

What Rules Do I Use? I tend to stick to my favourites and the steps the rules go through are these:

1. Identify the email address or standard part of the subject heading on the email and use it to send to it’s own folder
2. For any ezine I’m no longer interested in - auto delete
3. For an email from a customer, supplier or business partner - flag it’s arrival and say who it’s from
4. Short-term rule check on Internet Marketing campaigns to set the read flag to yes so that I don’t bother looking at every email on a new campaign

What About Junk Mail?

Outlook has its own spam recognition aspect, however although I set it up to filter out various unsavoury and irritating emails quite a few still got through. I then looked at other 3rd party add ons for Outlook.

I tried Spambayes which picked out quite a few of the spam emails but not all of them. I then moved to ZoneAlarm (my personal firewall) which now offers junk mail checking too. I’ve found that Zonealarm picks out a lot more of the unwanted emails. The slight downside is that it does pick out some legitimate email too.

That said both these programs got rid of over 3,500 spam messages I never got round to reading or deleting.

Does Folder Organisation Help?

The simple answer is yes. The reason is that although I simply don’t have time to read all the marketing and selling information I can get from the Internet I can store it.

A picture of how my folders are set-up are shown on a related email advice post on my blog The picture shows about one fifth of the folders I’ve set-up to hold processed email. I also note a great book for helping to avoid email faux-pas and downright career or business-limiting mistakes.

Then when I have a particular aspect I’m interested in I can use the advanced search in Outlook to find other opinions on the subject.

These same principles apply in all the other email programs I’ve used over the years.

Jim Symcox is a business growth coach, copywriter, blogger and the author of “How to Leap Ahead Of Your Competitors”. He coaches Chet Holmes clients around the world.

See Jim’s blog on Business Growth and Marketing at http://www.business-powerpack.com it has over 500 posts on a variety of mainly business boosting topics.

He has another blog which looks at Search Engine Optimization at http://www.seo-copywriter-king.blogspot.com

Also click over to his site at http://www.AcornService.com to opt in to Jim’s FREE and no obligation seminar series on business growth. The following topics are covered:

1 …….. How To Create Your Unique Selling Point
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Nokia’s multimedia powerhouse family - the N series - have proved their worth in our run up to the future of mobile telephony beyond any doubts. Adding another step to our stairway to the future world of digital convergence is the latest and the top most member of this reputed family - the Nokia N95.

The Nokia N95 ’s specifications sound nothing less than a dream to anyone. This S60 rel. 3.1 based and Symbian OS 9.2 operated smartphone includes the cream of all features the present day mobile phone technology has to offer. Among other things, the most fascinating is its built in GPS navigation system and installed Map application covering over 100 countries. With the Nokia N95, you’ll never be lost again.

The handset is a unique 2 way slider - the upward slide of the 16 million colour producing display reveals the conventional keypad just like any ordinary slider, and a downward slide of the screen shows the multimedia keys. Highly stylized silver outfit and high hardware configuration is just the starting of this marvel.

The Nokia N95 is endowed with a never before 5.0 megapixel camera and thereby formally declared an all out war with digital cameras. Carl Zeiss Optics, zoom, autofocus, integrated LED flash - the Nokia N95 has more than even some specialized digital camera. Video recording too gets DVD like clarity - thanks to 30 frames per second recording speed against the market norm of 15 frames.

This quad band handset supports 3G functions like video calling and high speed data transfers. GPRS, EDGE, email, WiFi, UPnP technology, HSCSD, Bluetooth, Infrared, USB - you name it, the Nokia N95 has it. The handset is also a great entertainer with its high grade media player with a liberal 150 Mb internal memory and 2GB external card support and a FM radio. Plug in your preferred headphones to the 3.5 mm audio jack or even go for Bluetooth wireless headphones.

With the Nokia N95, there is no dearth of choice.

Nokia N95

Alice Erin is an Expert Author. He has written good quality articles on Mobile Phones
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Are there people in your life that can still push your buttons?

You can be solid and centered, coming from a place of love and contentment, being YOU - feeling wonderful and then bang there it is just that one person that can push all the “wrong” buttons and instantly your whole mood and each moment for the next say half an hour until you have cooled down - can change!

Sound familiar - for me it is my mother - in - law.

I don’t know how she does it and my husband ensures me it is not intentional but sometimes ….

I am a woman in my own right - well, I am learning to be comfortable as a woman - my hips and thighs are definitely changing shape and I have grown a bit of bust, so from that I can assume that I am entering a peaceful place with regards to womanhood, I guess I missed that bit out in puberty. The reasons for this are now clear and I so want to fit in this piece of puzzle and be feel completely comfortable in my own skin.

When I meditate now I can see the Goddess within me, last week I could only see her feet. She is growing stronger.

So is my mother - in - law pushing the wrong buttons - or are they the right ones? If I stop to think about it when she is around I feel powerless and insignificant - so much of her takes me back to that same vulnerability as a child - no voice, powerless.

She is being a mirror, showing me there is still more to do. For that I love her, whether she knows it or not, she is helping me to see that I still have work to do. I know that if I can remain in the same “space” of peace when she is visiting - then I will no longer being given my power away and the reflection will change.

I am cooling down quicker after she has gone - so that is a start. A while ago I would be spitting teeth for days!!!

Bit of a big one isn’t it *smile*.

But achievable!!

The Goddess within is stirring - watch this space *smile*.

Michelle is an Angel Therapist and mother of four based in the UK.
In December 2000, while severly ill in hospital, Michelle recieved an Angel visitation. A beautiful sparkling energy that offered to carry her to health, to strength and most of all to remind her of who she really was.
The light that shone in her hospital room that bleak winter’s day has become her life’s mission. Michelle has dedicated herself to empower others to see who they truly are and shine. As well as writing for children, Michelle runs http://www.sanctuaryofangels.com, an estashment that holds self development workshops and courses for all ages.
Life is a gift, you are a gift. Not one person is more special than another, and if you can trust this, you are on your way to finding YOU.

Ebooks are hot items today. They’re easy to create and easy to sell. They require minimal investment, and you can reach a wider targeted market if you promote them properly. However, for an ebook to do well and obtain your desired results, creating a better ebook is a smarter decision than creating a fast ebook. Here are some tips on creating an ebook that gets you more sales and return visits to your site:

Provide content that gives value to your reader. Plenty of ebooks are slapped together without thought to well-researched content or good information and advice. These types of cheap ebook are souring the market, and most individuals who’ve been burned are leery of buying ebooks. Once bitten, twice shy, as the saying goes.

Unsuspecting individuals may buy poor quality ebooks once, earning you one sale only. You can guarantee that the individual won’t purchase a second ebook from your site and won’t recommend your ebook to friends. Respect those who pay money for your product and give them something of value. Ebooks empty of content cheat people and are a poor strategy for online success.
Write well. Do the best job that you can with grammar, punctuation, and sentence structure. Sloppy writing or spelling mistakes will turn readers away, and they won’t take your ebook seriously. If you’re not the best writer, hire a ghostwriter to either create the content or edit what you’ve written. It’s worth the investment.

Organize your ebook properly. By sectioning your content into short chapters and making sure that each one flows logically into the next, you’re helping your reader stay focused and turning pages. Also, including a table of contents and an index helps readers find the information they want quickly, often appreciated when the content is worthy of a second glance to apply advice.
Add visual aids to hold reader interest. Attention spans today are short, and the world is a fast-paced one. Readers aren’t going to appreciate long blocks of chunky text. Break things up into small, short paragraphs and sections. Add lists, bullet points, and headers. Breaking things up allows readers to scan text quickly and helps maintain focus.

Choose the right formatting and layouts. Selecting a big, bulky font is a common mistake of many ebook writers. Big fonts don’t make ebooks easier to read, they take up space on a page, and they frustrate readers who have to continually scroll down to get to the next sentence. Don’t choose a tiny text either. Compromise by choosing a medium-sized font that saves people from squinting but that doesn’t add unnecessary bulk to your pages.

Make your ebook pretty. Graphics, borders, nice-looking fonts, and any other way you can think to add a bit of splash to your ebook increases the value. People enjoy looking at pretty things, and adding a few images to your pages is a good trick to boosting the appeal of your ebook.
Remember that you’re writing an ebook for people. You want individuals to enjoy your book, appreciate your content and information, and to come back to your site for more. Cheap ebooks only get you a single sale or visit, and they drive away traffic instead of boosting it. By producing high-quality ebooks, you’ll help increase your online success and gain a reputation for having good products.

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