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MISSION VIEJO – Three Saddleback Valley Unified elementary schools are splitting $10,000 in Microsoft software and $10,000 from the Saddleback Valley Educational Foundation for the schools’ technology funds.

SVEF was one of three education foundations selected by the Shops at Mission Viejo Microsoft Store to participate in a contest to earn the software. The organizations had to encourage supporters to vote online or in the store, with each vote counting for $20 in software.

Stephanie Ramsey, left, from the Microsoft Store and Pam Klister, right, of the Saddleback Valley Educational Foundation presented oversized checks to, from left, Rancho Canada Elementary principal Thomas Potwora, Foothill Ranch Elementary principal Ed MacNevin and Melinda Heights Elementary vice principal Brendon Morrow. T Read more…

It’s fascinating to see exactly what activities Americans are using these sites for, like job searches.

Schools.com, a definitive digital resource for education, today launched “Why Social Media Isn’t a Waste of Time” a look at what Americans get out of using social networks like Facebook, Twitter, and LinkedIn. While many people are wary about joining these sites – especially when applying for jobs or colleges, they sometimes fail to see the advantages of posting a photo or a digital resume online. The new infographic highlights social media statistics from 2011, including the fact that 41 percent of the 2011 college graduates used social media in their job search, and that 71 percent expect employers will look at social profiles.

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Working in finance involves daily number crunching. Understanding numbers is just one ingredient in creating a recipe for a successful career in finance. Most jobs, from accounting to trading, require a mix of strong interpersonal skills and good communication skills if you want to build a base of clients over time.

These are some of the essential skills you cannot live without in a finance career:

1. Communication

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Crunching numbers is no good if you cannot put that data into words. Read more…

Taking charge of your career is something that has become a means of survival especially for many who were caught in a difficult economy. For much of the business world, this simply means that they need to redirect their career goals and even consider to go back to school to increase their knowledge or gain completely fresh education in a new field of study.

For most people, the biggest fear is to find and land their dream job—a job that will instantly pay-off after they finish their educational goals. T Read more…

It’s almost a cliche that whenever a new piece of technology comes out, a hundred thousand geeks come out and await it like a huge rock concert, even though there are likely only going to be five of them on the shelves. Naturally, the technology is shiny and bright and everybody wants it, but why is that? It’s already obvious that nobody needs devices like tablet PCs, so why do we grab them like they’re the love of our lives? Maybe it’s because of social status, or maybe it’s because we seek out novelty. Maybe we just need something to buy. Read more…