Category Archives: Business

Taking appointments for week of Jan. 30

Posted on 2012/01/26 by Elizabeth Bennefeld

My current projects will take me through the remainder of the week. I have one or two appointment slots open Monday afternoon, January 30. Times are also available in the afternoon on Tuesday before 3:00, Wednesday morning, and throughout the … Continue reading →

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Still here…

Posted on 2011/12/09 by Elizabeth Bennefeld

As usual, things got a bit busy around here, and I have not been keeping up on my blogging. I have finished with this semester’s ESL academic editing and am looking forward to taking a couple weeks off. Really, just … Continue reading →

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What Color Is Your Parachute? 2012 ed.

Posted on 2011/09/01 by Elizabeth Bennefeld

There has been an interesting upturn in resumes for people who are looking for new work environments, here, and lots of enthusiasm. The unemployment rate for North Dakota, July 2011, was 3.3%, and that’s exciting news for people looking for … Continue reading →

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At last, a weekend

Posted on 2011/08/05 by Elizabeth Bennefeld

I do so look forward to the weekends, a change of pace…a different set of activities. With the forecast of rain, once again, I will have reading time out in the gazebo with the sound of raindrops on the roof … Continue reading →

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Caterpillar expansion

Posted on 2011/08/02 by Elizabeth Bennefeld

I read in the Forum online that Caterpillar in West Fargo is expanding its plant and plans to add 250 new jobs over the next three years. Exciting news for people looking for this type of work! I feel so … Continue reading →

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The coming week

Posted on 2011/06/28 by Elizabeth Bennefeld

I find myself wishing, as the holiday weekend approaches, that I had a little bit more work scheduled, and fewer  social engagements. The three-day weekend will be nice, however. A poem of mine, published in the Dec. 2010/Jan. 2011 ARTSpulse … Continue reading →

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A Break in the Routine

Posted on 2011/06/02 by Elizabeth Bennefeld

We had a little bit of excitement around here, Memorial Day evening, with straight-line winds in excess, I believe, of 80 miles an hour. We lost our electrical power shortly after 9:00 in the evening. Not having Internet or electricity, … Continue reading →

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Facebook Page URL

Posted on 2011/06/02 by Elizabeth Bennefeld

My Facebook page for The Written Word now has an easy-to-remember URL: http://facebook.com/TheWrittenWord — It’s doing double duty, right now, since I have been including some photos from my gallery at RedBubble.com, mostly flowers at this time of the year.

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Social Media and Job Search

Posted on 2011/03/28 by Elizabeth Bennefeld

At my Facebook page, I recently posted links to articles that address various aspects of using social media for job search. They cover both what not to do and how to use social media to your advantage. Networking is still … Continue reading →

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Balance

Posted on 2010/09/19 by Elizabeth Bennefeld

Working freelance has some gotchas when there are other commitments to be kept and physical and mental health to be maintained. Balance is still necessary, and I think it’s more difficult to maintain when it’s not externally imposed. Even enjoying … Continue reading →

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