headhunter

How to Start a Head Hunting Business

Introduction

Headhunters match perspective workers with companies that need to fill positions. The most important part of a headhunter’s job is networking. They need to market themselves well to businesses and to potential employees. They also need to make sure that they make good matches between employers and workers. Headhunters need to be friendly and confidant, and have a good judge of character in order to be successful. Headhunters make around 5%-9% of the annual salary of the position that they fill.

Difficulty: Difficult

Instructions

Step 1

Decide what your niche as a headhunter will be. You do not need to specialize but focusing on one area of employment will make your job easier. Examples of specialties are healthcare and executive-level positions.

Step 2

Make business cards. You will want to have cards handy at all times to give out to potential new clients. Include your name, profession, and method of contact on all the cards.

Step 3

Locate businesses that are hiring and need to find reliable staff. Open a phone book and make calls to the Human Resources department of companies that fit your niche. Ask them if they are hiring and what types of employees they are looking for. If they are not hiring, leave your name and number with them and ask them to give you a call when they do need to hire staff. You can also join professional associations that are related to your area of expertise. Meet executives at meetings that the association holds and talk yourself up.

Step 4

Attend networking events, even if the majority of the perspective clients do not fit your niche. You never know who may decide to use your services. You can find out about networking events from ads in your local paper.

Step 5

Tell any current contacts you have from your previous employment about your new occupation. Speak to your old bosses and tell them that you can fill open positions for them.

Step 6

Make cold calls using a phonebook to find people who are looking for jobs. Its best to have a list of candidates available so that when a company does need to hire someone, you already have a number of people you can call to offer them the position.

Step 7

Set up accounts with online career websites. You can use these sites to search for companies that need help and you can use the sites to find people looking for jobs. You can also read resumes on some of these websites.

Step 8

Write out your company’s rules and regulations. Include your fees and your expectations from your clients.

Step 9

Match business clients with workers that are their ideal employees. You need to find staff that will fit well in the company because you make commission off of your matches. Also, you want to build up a credible and successful business and that means that you need to find good people to fill your client’s positions.

Tip

Work for a seasoned head hunter before striking out on your own to gain experience.

Ask The Headhunter: So, You Want To Be A Headhunter

http://www.asktheheadhunter.com/habeaheadhunter.htm

money for students

How to Make Money Fast While in College

Introduction

College is expensive. Most students need jobs to afford to pay their rent, food, and entertainment expenses. Before trying to find a job, evaluate your skills. Figure out what jobs you can do well. Decide what rates you will charge for different jobs. There are many ways to make money in college if you put yourself out there. You also need to have some free time in your schedule. Most of the jobs listed are part-time so you should still have plenty of time for your school work and your friends.

Difficulty: Easy

Instructions

Step 1

Get a babysitting job. Look on bulletin boards in apartment buildings, stores, and community centers for babysitter wanted ads. Post a bio and your availability to babysit on babysitting websites and on craigslist.

Step 2

Tutor students who need extra help. Decide what subjects you excel in above others. Post fliers around campus and in local elementary and high schools describing your skills and your availability to tutor. Send out emails or Facebook messages to your friends offering your expertise.

Step 3

Find a work-study position in your college. Go to your university’s career center and speak with a career counselor. Getting a job within your school is easier than getting a job in a local store or restaurant because there is less competition and your school has special jobs set aside for their students.

Step 4

Sell your old textbooks. Put up listings on ebay and amazon. Some college’s bookstores will buy used textbooks so try selling them to the bookstore too.

Step 5

Donate plasma. You can have your blood drawn about once a month. Every time you donate you make about $35-$45.

Step 6

Participate in your college’s psychology studies. If your school has a good psych department, there will be many undergrad and grad students who need subjects for their experiments. Psych studies pay you nicely for your time.

Step 7

Take good class notes and sell them. Many students don’t take great notes or they ditch class. Either way, good class notes are often in demand, especially before exams.

Warning

Be careful not to let earning money interfere with your schoolwork.

Money Smart Life: Extra Money for College Students

http://moneysmartlife.com/extra-money-for-college-students-31-ways-to-make-money-in-college/

dietician

How to Become a Certified Dietician

Introduction

Dieticians plan healthy diets for their clients and help them incorporate healthy eating into their lives. Dieticians tailor their regimens for each individual client according to their tastes and dietary needs such as a low-salt diet or lactose intolerance. They work with their clients to help them reach their optimum weight and to get their bodies healthy. To get certified, perspective dieticians need a great academic education as well as many hours of experience.

Difficulty: Moderately Difficult

Instructions

Step 1

Find out what universities have Dietetics programs because you will need to graduate with a Bachelor of Science in Dietetics. This information can be found online on CollegeBoard.com and in the Fiske Guide to College book, as well as in other online and printed resources.

Step 2

Apply to the college of your choice. If the application form asks, indicate your interest in the school’s dietetics program. Gain acceptance to the college.

Step 3

Meet with your advisor. Find out what your class requirements are and make sure you fit them all in. You will take many science courses including biology, chemistry, anatomy, and physiology. Your degree should take about 4 years to complete. Graduate university with your degree.

Step 4

Attend 1200 hours of supervised practice. Look in the Online Directory of Dietetics Programs to find a certified program in which you can complete your hours.

Step 5

Pass the exam that is given by the Commission on Dietetic Registration (CDR). Check out their website for information on where and when the test is administered.

Step 6

Take 75 hours of continuing education every 5 years. This will keep your certification up to date.

Warning

If you do not keep up with your continuing education, you will have to take the CDR’s exam again.

Degree Directory: Dietician: How to Become a Dietician in 5 Steps

http://degreedirectory.org/articles/Dietician_How_to_Become_a_Dietician_in_5_Steps.html

Eat Right: Registered Dietician

http://www.eatright.org/students/education/starthere.aspx

insulate roof

How to Insulate a Patio Pan Roof

Introduction

Insulation is a wonderful tool to add to a roof. Insulation can keep sound, noise, water, heat, cold and other elements out. Roof insulation can be placed in sloping and in flat roofs. Insulation materials vary by composition, form, and function. They are measured in R-values which is a measurement of thermal resistance. You will need to choose a fitting material for insulating the patio pan roof.

Difficulty: Moderately Difficult

Things You'll Need:

- Insulation material

- Hammer

- Nails

- Epoxy

- Wooden boards

Instructions

Step 1

Choose a roof insulation material. The material needs to be an R-value that is between 4.5 and 6.

Step 2

Count how many sections of rafters there are to be insulated. Divide your insulation material into sections to fit in your patio pan roof.

Step 3

Wedge insulation between the first rafters. Make sure that there is still room for air flow.

Step 4

Secure the insulation with nails. Alternatively, if the material you chose to insulate with is not held down with nails, try to seal it into place with an epoxy. Install the rest of insulation in the same manner.

Step 5

Cover the insulation with wooden boards. Nail the boards into place with a hammer.

House-Energy: Roof and Ceiling Insulation

http://www.house-energy.com/Insulation/Roof-Insulation.htm

interlocking roof edited

How to Install an Interlocking Metal Roof

Introduction

Metal interlocking roofs currently have a large fan base. One reason for their newfound popularity is that they are superbly durable. Metal roofs come in many styles and can look like shingles, clay tiles, slate, among other options. Metal roofs repel water and will last for many years. They can be fitted over your existing roof. Due to new technology, many homeowners can now install their own metal interlocking roof without the help of a professional.

Difficulty: Difficult

Things You'll Need:

- 30-pound felt

- Interlocking metal roof shingles

- Hammer

- Aluminum nails

Instructions

Step 1

Layer 30-pound felt in places that ice will build up such as along the edge of the roof. This is called an underlayment.

Step 2

Prepare stacks of roof pieces. Take a pile with you and position yourself at the edge of the roof.

Step 3

Put one shingle down along the edge of the roof. Secure the shingle by using a hammer to bang four aluminum nails into the shingle, one into each corner of the piece.

Step 4

Place another shingle next to the nailed down shingle but a little bit below it. It should overlap the side of the original shingle by about an inch. Slide the new shingle upwards to lock it into place with the original shingle. Nail the corners down again with a hammer.

Step 5

Install the rest of the roof tiles in the same way. You should work from side to side and move up towards the peak of the roof.

Tip

Find out if your town has any building codes that affect metal roof installation.

You can slide a few shingles into place and then nail those shingles after to save time.

Warning

Inspect your current roof for damage prior to installing the interlocking metal roof.

Youtube: Metal Roofing Installation - aluminum interlocking shingles

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PWo6ISjg_Ho

bmx

How to Become a BMX Bike Dealer

Introduction

BMX or bicycle motorcross is a popular biking sport. In BMX, bikers ride through a course that is full of obstacles and try to complete the race the quickest. BMX trails are often on uneven dirt paths. BMX first began in the 1970’s. It is now a very popular part of the annual summer X games. BMX bike shops carry all sorts of equipment from bikes to helmets. Different riders prefer different brands of equipment.

Difficulty: Moderately Difficult

Instructions

Step 1

Find an area to open up shop. Research where BMX is popular and check if those areas need a BMX dealer. Look up online areas that have BMX bikes clubs to help you get a feel for what places like BMX.

Step 2

Go to the parks where BMX riders frequent in your area. Ask the riders what they are looking for in a BMX bike store. Find out what style bikes they prefer and what colors they like. Ask the riders what gear they like to wear such as what kind of helmets and knee pads are the best.

Step 3

Stock your store with the equipment that they suggested to you. Contact suppliers of the brands that the riders prefer and set up contracts with them. Don’t overbuy items.

Step 4

Attend BMX races. Make contact with the winners and offer them discounts if they shop in your store. Non-winners and new riders often like to use the same equipment as the champions.

Step 5

Look into what BMX bike clubs there are in your area. Offer the clubs discounts for buying at your store. Tell them that you will make a deal with them if the club buys as a unit in bulk.

Step 6

Set up your shop. Put together a colorful and eye-catching display. The items should be accessible so the customers can test out the bikes and try on the gear easily.

Tip

Hire staff who enjoy riding BMX because they will likely know a lot about the subject and therefore they will be better salesmen.

Warning

Don’t open up a shop in an area that is full of BMX bike stores. Competition is good but you don’t want your business to flop.

BMX Mania

http://www.bmxmania.com/

audio

How to Wire a Car Audio System

Introduction

You can save a lot of money by wiring your audio system yourself and not paying a car mechanic to do it for you. Before you work on your car’s audio system, you need to understand what a stereo system is made up of. It is made of four parts-the head unit, the speakers, the amps, and the subwoofers. The main part of a car audio system is the head unit which is the CD player. The head unit can be found in the dash.

Difficulty: Difficult

Things You'll Need:

- Audio system

- Wiring kit

- Screwdriver

Instructions

Step 1

Disconnect your car battery by taking the ground cable out of the battery. It is very dangerous to work on your car’s electrical system with the battery connected.

Step 2

Remove the panel of the space that will house the speakers. In that area will be the car’s speaker wire. Attach the car’s speaker wire to the new speakers. Connect the negative (black) wire to the negative spot on the speaker and the positive (red or white) wire to the positive spot on the speaker. Connecting wires usually involves twisting them together.

Step 3

Connect the car stereo wire harness (which comes connected to the speakers’ wires) to the radio connector in the dash. This radio/CD system in the dash is known as the head unit.

Step 4

Attach the power cable (thick, positive, red) of the amplifier to the positive spot on your battery. Place the fuse into the fuse holder.

Step 5

Thread the power cable along the car’s firewall. Start at the opening in the front by the driver’s side and continue to the back where the amp is. Make sure not to run the cable close to any speaker wires. Then run the very thin remote on wire through the dash. Run the RCA signal cable to the amp from the head unit.

Step 6

Find a spot in the back of the car to place your amp and subwoofers and secure them. Try placing them in the trunk of the car.

Step 7

Connect the remote on cable and RCA cable to the head unit. Connect the remote on cable, RCA cable, ground, and power to the amp. Attach the speaker wires to the amps and the subwoofer speaker connectors.

Step 8

Check all of the connections that you’ve made to make sure they are good. Place the head unit back into the dash. Screw it into place. Put the dash back into place. Reconnect the battery.

Warning

Never work on your car with the battery in place.

Install Doctor

http://www.installdr.com/