Recent Experience Interviewing for a Foriegn Job in Documentation

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Recently, I recieved a LinkedIn Chat message out of the blue from a company in a foriegn country. The company needed my assistance in designing and implementing a documentation and knowledge database. They were looking for an American leader to put together tools and resources for agents in far flung lands who could easily and accurately address customer concerns.

After a few back-and-forth chats and exchanges they asked for my phone number. Alsmot right away my phone range and on the other end was a company secretary in singapore. The woman was very polite but hard to understand as her English was very broken. She explained that her boss would be the one conducting a phone interview and if it went weell she would help me make travel arrangements to come and interview in person.

The phone interview went really well but to be honest I was still not even sure I was in the job market.

Eventually Ling came on the phone and explained that the company was going to be outsourcing customer service aspects of the company to the United States and that they needed an American Documentation specialist to document their product in such a way that call center

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Discounted Choices at Coach Outlet Stores

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Among numerous fashion brands, Coach can be considered as one of the kings of the industry. This is because of their top notch products that always present great fashion statements and design originality. Also contributing to their fame, is its appeal to both men and women alike that allows them to sell thousands of products monthly.

In outlet stores, you are faced with piles of overstocked or outlined Coach Products, readily available for sale at great and reasonable discounts. Some products are even marked won everyday! Just think of how much it will be beneficial to you -most especially when the world is facing great economic struggles.

Naturally, designers have the tendency to manufacture more products than needed. This leads to the overstocking of items. Overstocked items are then shifted to stores when their season is over. At times, some products are released with minor flaws, and are automatically sent to the outlet stores. Worry no less because these are still the same Coach items that you longed to own.

A visit or two at the

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Tips Wear Midi Dresses

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Choose the right length

The best and easiest way of flattering your look is by wearing the right length. For ideal results you should visit your tailor and he/she will adjust the attire to the ideal length.

When altering the dress you should remember that the attire should stop mid-calf. If you are petite or you have short legs, you should go for an outfit that goes just below the knee.

Wear the attire with heels

This rule is particularly important when you are a petite lady or you are short. The heels will play a major role in elongating your legs thus combating the “frumpy” look. While it’s recommended that you wear heels, you should remember that the higher the hem of the attire, the lower the heel.

If you are not used to wearing heels, you should go for smaller heels. As rule of thumb you should not wear flats as they don’t look good with midi dresses.

Pick the right jacket

To pair your dress it’s paramount that you pick the

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Reasons to Shop at Local Clothing Boutiques

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You can go shopping on your lunch break. As we have learned the hard way, human resources frowns upon taking a one-hour trip to the mall during lunch. But does your manager have to know about a little 20-minute cruise around your local boutique? Get away, if only for 20 minutes, from your daily obligations and responsibilities. Enjoy some ‘me time’ at a locally owned boutique.

Shopping local allows you to find gifts, shoes, accessories and clothing that are unique. Boutiques take the time to select items their customers may not discover anywhere else, so take advantage of their selectivity! Shopping at locally owned boutiques is like a box of chocolates-you never know what you’re going to get.

Malls are crowded. Shopping local means that you won’t have to waste time looking for a parking spot, waiting in long checkout lines, and battling the crowds in shopping malls and big-box stores.

You are supporting fashion designers in your community. When fashion designers are first starting out, they often ask local stores if they’re interested in carrying their

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Cotton Production – How is it Done?

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The history of cotton clothing goes back to around 5,000 years ago in what is known as Peru and Mexico today. In ancient Egypt, China and India it was also cultivated and used as cloth around 3,000 B.C. Since then it has been traded around the world and the industry has been improved by various countries to add to the efficiency of production to give us the affordable product we know today. Clothing such as Farah Shirts found at online stores like https://www.ejmenswear.com/men/farah are made with 100% cotton, making them comfortable and lightweight to wear.

Image Credit: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cotton_production_in_the_United_States

From cotton plant to cloth

Cotton itself is a shrubby plant that is intensively farmed in various ways. The soft wool-like fibers on top of the plant, that looks like a ball of cotton wool you use for cosmetic and medical purposes, is the part that gets harvested for fabric. The boll, as it is known as, gets de-seeded, cleaned, carded and spun into cotton yarn. Once it has been woven into cloth it is used in more than fifty percent of the fiber used to clothe the world. There

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Minnie Mouse Costumes – The New Head Turners for The Approaching Year

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The Halloween fever may have gone but the trend of donning comic characters has never been outdated. From kids to youngsters, everyone is focusing to create a special look. This is where Minnie mouse dresses come into play. Not only kiddos but teenagers too want to be a part of Mickey and Minnie mouse characters. The world of Disney has many fans following and thus lots of comic enthusiasts look to slip into the skin of Minnie Mouse. Flawlessly, it carries a significantly cute appearance. Fun-loving kids would easily find it awesome for any event. As per recent research, many garment retailers are expecting a sharp rise in the purchases and choices of superhero costumes, especially when it comes to Minnie Mouse. As per the clothing wholesaler experts, the costumes have top-listed the choice of the feminine.

Availability in the market

Minnie Mouse themed dresses are all about polka dots with a combination of red and white. These dresses are available in a wide array of styles and sizes. Therefore, depending on your preferences consider, choosing the right article that suits your comfort zone, aesthetics, appearance, and overall bliss. Some parents choose

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Germany is Europe’s Leading Retail Market, But UK tops in Ecommerce

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Germany is still king of the EU-5 when it comes to retail. They have recorded sales to the tune of $900 billion this year according to reports by eMarketer.com. This figure represents nearly 30 percent of total retail sales reported in the EU-5, and the nation is expected to maintain this lead through 2023.

The EU-5 consists of major marketplaces in Europe namely Germany, United Kingdom, France, Italy and Spain. Other markets performed as follows in overall retail;

  • France – 23.2%
  • UK – 20.2 %
  • Italy – 16.0 %
  • Spain – 11.2%

UK Tops in Online Retail

But the United Kingdom still leads in eCommerce despite Germany’s dominance in the overall retail market. UK records sales worth a staggering $140 billion in 2019 which represents an entire 42% of all eCommerce sales in the EU-5.

Germany is number two at 24.1 percent, and others follow like; France 20.4 percent, Spain 7.4 percent and Italy trails at 6.0 percent.

Driving Factors

eMarketer.com also sought to learn the different factors driving retail and eCommerce in the two leading markets.

Germany’s success in the overall retail market is tied to its larger older

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Check When Buying Vintage Clothes

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First of all, one should always check the size of the clothes he or she would be buying and this is best done by trying the clothes on. When buying any kind of clothes, it is advisable that you try them on for size before you pay for them. It would spare the buyer the hassle of going back to the store to exchange the clothes for a bigger or smaller size. What if you choose to buy vintage clothing online? That’s not a problem. All that needs to be done is to ask the seller for the exact measurements of these clothes. But before this, the buyer should know her own body measurements. It is important to buy something that fits you right now, not next week or next month. Some people make a mistake of buying something that’s a size too small and think that they can lose weight but don’t; this means you just wasted money on clothes that you would not even be able to wear. It would be such a waste if it was a unique piece of vintage clothing. In short, buy something that fits you just right, at this moment.

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Eye-Conic Men

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Elvis Presley

He is still the king of Rock ‘n’ Roll and when it comes to his eyewear style, nobody can beat him there. Often seen sporting the classic Aviators, men still look up to him, even today, for the style and panache. From movies to real life, we have seen men trying to copy his style, mainly his eyewear and moves, but failing to be even half as good as him.

John Lennon

The star, who was famous for his solo songs as much as he was for being a member of ‘The Beatles’, sported the famous T-shades. It became an instant hit at that time and is a rage even now with his fans across the globe.

Michael Jackson

Regarded as the ‘King of Pop’, he was hardly seen in public without his signature Wayfarers. They not only added style and charm to his dynamic personality but also made him a trendsetter in eyewear styles. He was also spotted several times wearing dark Aviators in his music videos like ‘Beat It’, ‘They Don’t Really Care About Us’, ‘Dangerous’ and many more, which increased his fan base all over the world.

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Plus Size Fashion for the Workplace

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Dress codes are designed to maintain the business atmosphere of the workplace and project the company’s image to clients. We live and work in a visual society and how we look at work matters. Did you know that people who dress well tend to be promoted more often than those that do not? Consider investing in the key wardrobe pieces you need to build a basic plus size fashion wardrobe for work. Some of the essentials you need are several pairs of nice slacks and a couple of skirts in basic colors such as khaki, navy, gray and black. These colors can be paired with just about any plus size tops or sweaters, making them essential.

In work environments of a more formal nature such as financial institutions, you need to have at least two nice jackets in your wardrobe. One should be for winter and one should be suitable for summer. These should be in the colors black, ivory, khaki or navy. Jackets should be tailored for a more flattering look, as they help define your waist, and they should fall below your hipline. You can have fun varying their look with colorful scarves and interesting

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Find Wedding Guest Outfits

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When picking out an outfit for any event, they need to consider what the weather will be like. Not everybody that gets married has a big wedding. They may choose special colours but may not have any fancy attire at the wedding for the wedding party to wear.

When purchasing an outfit, people will consider many choices. The ladies may want to have a cute dress or skirt. Not everyone likes to wear dresses though.

Knowing what colours the bride and groom have chosen may be useful too. They may choose to match their colours. The guest could also choose something completely different than a style that the wedding party is choosing.

There are many accessories that could go with these dresses also. When someone chooses a dress, they may want to have a certain feature with it. A guest is not required to have a fancy dress but can if they choose.

Some people like the shorter styles while others like the longer flowing dresses. Every outfit is going to be different for a wedding. Many wedding receptions will include dancing and having a good time for most of the night.

The

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Promotional T-Shirts – 5 Tips for Success

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Custom t-shirts and apparel make fun personalized gifts, nonetheless, they aren’t merely a novelty item. For a small business, they are often used as being an economical and powerful branding tool. Many custom t-shirt companies have expanded the road of merchandise available for personalization and custom web design. Not only do they provide various types of shirts for men, females, and children, in addition, they offer bags, hats, buttons and more goods that weren’t previously available. Savvy business owners will use this to advertise their brand name and get a competitive edge within their market. Here are three specific ways in which custom apparel may help small businesses create a big impact.

Are you about to sell or give away your charity t-shirt?

This decision can inform some critical design and garment choices. For example, if you intend to give the t-shirts away to raise the charity’s profile, you need to maintain your costs to a minimum. To do so, your T-shirt design should use fewer colors in a simple design that could be produced easier (and for that reason more cost-effectively) and potentially lighter weight t-shirts.

Printing business

The printing

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Spring Fashion in Bloom

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First thing everyone has to know about spring fashion is that you have to dress according to the weather. Why suffer wearing something for winter when it’s spring? You would look like a laughing stock rather than a fashionable person.

Spring fashion is all about exaggerated prints, bright colors and tons of accessories. Tired of hiding your legs all winter long? Then a bright midi dress is just the thing for you. Not only is it light, it is also very comfortable as you stroll along the streets enjoying the spring breeze. Heads might also turn for you along the way.

Spring also means it is season for the fedora hats. Fedora hats are cute spring fashion accessories but it takes confidence to wear them. Pairing them with sonnies and tees will give you the perfect look.

During the cooler times of spring, colorful blazers are a must. Although the temperatures are slowly going higher, the spring breeze can still be quite nippy and require outfits with more coverage. Stock up with cardigans too which are perfect to pair with dresses.

Tank tops with prints are also in for spring fashion. During the cooler

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