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Data corruption is certain to cause a lot of chaos and panic. With the right steps taken, it is possible to recover lost data from a laptop or PC.  In many situations where the hardware is still active, there are several options to recover the potentially lost data yourself. But, if the hard drive appears to be mechanically damaged, the only cause of action is to send it to the professionals to repair. Here are a few do's and don'ts of data loss: Do's : Do make contact with the professional if you aren't entirely sure of what is needed to recover the data.  For those with a backup machine, it is possible to research and learn the basics of data loss recovery before attempting any work on the damage PC. But for those that aren't experienced with working with computers, it may be more practical to seek the guidance of a professional, especially for machines that hold a lot of important or sensitive information. Do look for a data recovery tool onlin...

Managed IT services providers recommend virtualization not because it is an IT business trend that everyone simply must ride, but because it is, quite, a smart way of managing your IT resources.  Every day, more and more organizations migrate to the Amazon Web Services public cloud. However, despite the cloud's benefits in scalability, agility and efficiency, they discover a new set of challenges that need to be overcome. Gartner estimates that more than 50 percent of enterprises will have adopted a hybrid cloud approach by this year.  Transitioning from a traditional on premise IT infrastructure to a public cloud can be overwhelming and success requires a different mindset and range of skills. Here are a few points that you should consider when in moving to the AWS cloud. 1. Preparation for migration: Some points that you need to consider when preparing for the large scale migration are - if everyone within the organization on board with this major move?  Are...

Physical therapy is a continually growing field and in my opinion is one of the best jobs to have if you enjoy problem solving, helping people and workdays that never see the same thing twice.  Forbes has ranked physical therapy as "one of the ten happiest jobs" and as "one of the top ten jobs in high demand" for several years. The biggest perk of being a physical therapist is the ability to help people feel and move better, by relieving pain, rehabilitating injuries, and improving quality of life.  Physical therapists' vast knowledge of the muscles and joints of the human body and extensive understanding of body mechanics helps to decrease our own risk of injuries during sports and daily activities. The nature of our job also allows us to avoid being sedentary throughout the day and assists in our ability to lead an active and healthy lifestyle. So now that the benefits of being a physical therapist have been established, how do you go about attainin...

In today's job market you have to do more than just upload your resume to a few job boards and hope someone will notice you. It is important to develop and market a strong personal brand that speaks of your key strengths and experiences, something that captures attention.  This will help you establish yourself as a professional who is making his mark by delivering quality as an entrepreneur, employed professional, or busy C-level executive. Why is your personal brand so important?  Your Brand sets you apart from the other potential candidates. The best way to think about a personal brand is to consider your favorite actor or musician. They all have developed and marketed their unique personal brands.  The music of Adele, for instance, is very different than that of Luke Bryan. Both are talented singers in their own right, but they have two very different personal / professional brands. What do you want to say through your brand and how do you develop a pers...

Today, HR managers and consultants talk about business culture and creating better corporate cultures. This talk often begs the question, what does it really mean to build a better business culture? Business culture and change rarely starts top down, although the facilitation of the change is a result a discussion made from the top. If business culture is important to the top brass, here is how they ought to begin maintaining or changing the culture. Small Team Level Ownership  What is ownership? Ownership really is accountability. Accountability really is a result of people being personally invested in the work that they do, small teams help create ownership and thus accountability. Three aspects of accountability answer three basic questions:  What is my role and how am I doing in that role? What are others role and how are they doing in those roles? What is the role of our team and how are we doing? From item 1, we should "know thy-self". Allow for self-assess...

When searching for hotel jobs near you, there is the possibility that you may stumble upon management positions in the hospitality industry. . So what does a hotel manager do? What challenges do they face on a daily basis? What is the role of financial management? We will explore the various roles that make this one of the more rewarding jobs in the world. Budget Analysis/Execution For the purposes of this article, let's start with the budget process for the hotel manager and work our way from there. Every year, a budget will be prepared in meticulous fashion by highlighting every general ledger account, which includes revenue and expenses.  Your revenues are from sales of any kind, while the expenses are anything that costs the business money to provide a quality service to the guests. A budget will project everything for the upcoming year, with each revenue and expense tracked through general ledger accounts.  For a hospitality manager to be effective, well, t...

There are is a few criteria that you must meet before you can become a furniture mover. These criteria will allow you to perform the job. Usually there are no specific educational requirements but you must be able to read and write.  You must be strong and physically fit and need a driver's license that is valid. A furniture mover may work for a store that delivers furniture or for a moving company. When applying for a job many companies will require that you pass a physical exam in order to become a furniture mover.  Working as a furniture mover you will be lifting heavy items and carrying large items of furniture through cramped spaces and up and down stairs. In addition to the criteria, there are certain attributes you will need. • Good communication skills so you can deal with customers effectively along with other employees  • Be courteous to customers as they can be demanding at time  • Be trustworthy so you will be allowed into customer's home and...

To become a roofing contractor the path that is required can vary from state to state but many of the states share some of the basic requirements for licensing and training. When getting a license the process involves completing an application, paying a fee, and then taking the approved contractor exam.  After meeting the other eligibility requirements and passing the exam, you will get your license to work as a roofing contractor. The first and most important step is to check the laws in your state or city. This is to ensure that you are getting the right amount of training to take the examination to get your license. You will also be able to find out how to secure the contractor license that is required.  You can get this information by contacting your state's department of licensing and inspections. You can also check out their official website. Most states will require you to have hands-on experience in the field of roofing. To get this training you can find a...

If you search Google, you will probably find several articles on 'having a fulfilling career' or 'a satisfying career'.  These words are very commonly used, but one needs to understand the very definition of 'fulfilment' or 'satisfaction' in one's professional life. The question you would then ask yourself is, whether this is really your expectation of a successful career.  Does it give you the fulfilment you were looking for? Could it have been different, still? For many people, after having been through the past so many years in their current career, they wonder if they are indeed getting the inner fulfilment or inner success that they really wanted. Consider the following questions: Do you love and enjoy doing what you do at work? What are those 3 things that you like most about your current job or career? What are those 3 things that you dislike the most? What could have been different? If there was one thing that you would like...

You lost your job, and you feel like a complete failure. Whether it was your fault or it happened because of reasons beyond your control, it stings. Stop torturing yourself wondering what you could have done differently!  And before you start searching the classifieds for a new gig, take a moment to consider what benefits come from losing a good job. That's right; here are five life lessons that you can thank unemployment for teaching you. Your potential is limitless. You are an excellent carpenter, dancer, phlebotomist, whatever. That isn't all you are, and it isn't all you can do. You might be able to channel your strength into a new career. Imagine you have always worked as a singer.  What are the subfields of singing? Can you use your singing skills for a new type of job? Why not try out as a voice-over artist, using your vocal control, pitch, and power to add character to your voice? Could you use songs as a means to connect with students? What's stopp...

As the use of ultrasound to check the internal body parts is increasing, the demand for an ultrasound technician, also known as a sonographer, is also at its peak.  The main profession of an ultrasound technician is to check the internal body parts without any invasive procedure like inserting a camera. Educational qualifications Educational qualifications for the ultrasound technician depend on the specialization. The most common are gynecology, cardiovascular, breast examination and neuro sonography. Choose one depending on the area of interest. There are a number of crash courses offered by different medical colleges and schools. But it is better if one can opt for a full-time course which is of four years.  Usually, the ultrasound schools must cover obstetrics, human anatomy, pathophysiology, ultrasound equipment, medical ethics and terminology, sonographic physics and instrumentation, gynecologic sonography and Doppler sonography. Different medical instit...

A brochure is a popular method of marketing for the company's products and services. It plays a vital role to form the company's brand identity and expand its customer base.  Even though, the brochures are brief and short, they can effectively capture the attention of the expected consumers. While an appealing brochure design is regarded as a worthy advertising element, it has its own drawbacks. Advantages of Brochures: Flexibility:  Brochures provide a wide range of ideas as far as designing and decorations is concerned. Even you just put pictures on various folds on the brochures; each will be representing the detailed information as a mentioned.  Additionally, you can select from variety of templates for your respective brochure designs. Time effective:  A brochure is considered a significant tool as compared to any other advertising forms. And there is no requirement to craft brochures for a particular target customer or even for a group of people, a...