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1) Time to Live
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Whether they are French, Japanese, Russian, Chinese Indian, Brazilian, Tunisian...their individual life stories - personal or professional - are an indicator of the progress that has been achieved in just one generation. So, how to grab these new opportunities and carve out a new place in society? How to have a rewarding career and not sacrifice personal aspirations in a world that is not quite ready yet to accept this new place women have claimed?...
2) Time to Work
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Whether they are French, Japanese, Russian, Chinese, Indian, Brazilian, or Tunisian, their individual life stories are an indicator of progress achieved in just one generation. This documentary explores how women are grabbing new opportunities and carving out a new place in society, and pursuing rewarding careers without sacrificing personal aspirations in a world that is not quite ready to accept women's new role.
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Do too many people go to college? The belief that college is essential to reaching one's full potential is under fire. Student loan debt has surpassed credit card debt, unemployment for those with bachelor's degrees is at an all-time high, and entrepreneurs like the founders of Microsoft and Facebook prove that extraordinary success is possible without graduating college. But recent studies show that college is economically beneficial even to those...
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Having good manners will help you stand out from the crowd and knowing how to act with professional courtesy can help you land a job and succeed once you have your foot in the door. Join Sasha and Sean in Manners Boot Camp: Professional Courtesy as they work to get their etiquette in shape for the professional world of work. Topics include the importance of manners, job interview etiquette, business phone etiquette, and email etiquette.
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Millennials-the generation of young people coming of age in the early 21st century-have recently been much maligned. Are their critics right? Is this generation, which has grown up with revolutionary technology and entered adulthood in a time of recession, uniquely coddled, narcissistic, and lazy? Or have we let conventional wisdom blind us to their openness to change and innovation, and optimism in the face of uncertainty, which, in any generation,...
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In a modern, post-industrial economy that some believe is better suited to women than men, many are wondering if men have been permanently left behind. Education and employment statistics point to a clear and growing dominance in women's status at home and in the workplace. Are men primed for a comeback, or have the old rules changed for good?
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Lots of employers consider kids and young adults for employment but they invariably choose the ones most focused and interested. It's important to have a well-planned resume and be dressed appropriately. Finding a job takes persistence and hard work so for now consider that your job.
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This program, hosted by Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist Hedrick Smith, chronicles the challenges that confront America's youth as they move from high school into the labor force. Seventy-five percent of the students entering high school today will not go on to receive a four-year college degree. These young people lack a clear pathway leading to long-term, gainful employment. The program focuses on three young people to examine the potential solutions...
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Este vídeo te prepara para las preguntas difíciles de una entrevista. Una entrevista de trabajo siempre es angustiosa, no importa cuántas veces lo hayas hecho. En este vídeo, el experto en psicología Peter Quarry ofrece formas de abordar las preguntas difíciles durante las entrevistas de trabajo, de forma positiva y adecuada. Te ayudará a ganar confianza respondiendo a las preguntas de la entrevista con ejemplos concretos, enfoques constructivos,...
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Job hunting is about selling yourself-but to make a sale, you have to advertise. From traditional paper resumes to new-media methods of self-promotion, this video explores the best ways for applicants to showcase their talents, accomplishments, and potential value to employers. An in-depth discussion of resume strategy highlights objectives, structure, formatting (both hard copy and electronic), and proofreading, followed by read-aloud examples that...
11) Employee skills
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Instructs students how to prepare for a job interview with a potential employer. Basic food service job skills are discussed along with appropriate work behavior, professional appearance, and suitable attitude. Viewers will be able to apply practical ideas to the job search as well as in the workplace. They will also see what employers want in an applicant and use that knowledge to get a good job in the food service industry.
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Warren Farrell protested alongside Gloria Steinem in support of women's rights and was even elected to the board of NOW-three times. But Farrell is also the author of Why Men Earn More: The Startling Truth Behind the Pay Gap-and What Women Can Do About It. In this brief ABC News segment, John Stossel considers the opposing views of Farrell and Martha Burk, chair of the NCWO and author of Cult of Power: Sex Discrimination in Corporate America and What...
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The Supreme Court's 2011-2012 term was dominated by high-impact decisions on health care, immigration, criminal sentencing, and more. NewsHour correspondent Judy Woodruff looks at how it all played out and examines the historical significance with Marcia Coyle of the National Law Journal and presidential historian Michael Beschloss. Origina?
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An article on balancing career and motherhood has drawn nearly a million views online and sparked a bigger debate about the role of women in the work force. NewsHour correspondent Judy Woodruff discusses the subject with Anne-Marie Slaughter, Monica Olivera of MommyMaestra, and Naomi Decter, vice president of the public relations firm, Beckerman.
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This fascinating documentary introduces the previously untold story of the forgotten fliers of the Second World War: women pilots from Britain, the United States, Russia, and Germany. These pilots risked everything for their countries and pioneered the way for others at a time when flying was the sole prerogative of men. Because of widespread skepticism, they had to prove their worth and their ability to do a "man's" job. With unique archival footage...
16) Medical/health
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This program features profiles of three women who have developed successful careers in medicine and health care: Karine Fortin, a pharmaceutical plant manager overseeing production and factory expansion; Sandra Swanson, a biomedical technologist who maintains and repairs hospital equipment; and Ann Perreault, a prosthetics technician in charge of evaluating and measuring patients. Additional information from co-workers and supervisors supplements...
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As Asia embraces free enterprise and its attendant changes, women are experiencing the challenges of shifting roles more than any other group. This program profiles three businesswomen who discuss their success in commerce, society, and at home: Joyce Ma, who introduced European designer fashion to Hong Kong; Yoshiko Shinohara, founder of Tempstaff, the second-largest temporary employment agency in Japan; and Asma Abdullah, a human resources specialist...
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This program features profiles of three women who have staked out successful careers in the adventure tourism industry: Diny Harrison, a certified mountain guide with experience in Italy, Switzerland, and other countries; Mylene Pronovost, a dog sled musher and outdoor activities instructor; and Marie-Josee Blanchette, an ecotourism development agent who plans and guides wilderness tours. Additional information from co-workers and supervisors supplements...
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In 2009, in response to a severe recession, Congress, at the request of Obama, passed a fiscal stimulus. In 2010, amid fears that the economy was slipping back into recession, Congress debated a new jobs plan submitted by Obama. Panelists debate this proposal, and consider whether the original stimulus succeeded. They discuss the longer-term economic problems, and the questions of short versus long-term economic policy.
20) Biotechnology
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Meet three women who have embarked on successful careers in the biotechnology field. This program profiles Allison Ross, a chemist and research technician who analyzes test samples at a busy lab; Sylvie Bilodeau-Goeseels, a research scientist tasked with improving cow fertility; and Dia Matheos, Vice President of Research and Development at a biotech firm. Remarks from co-workers and supervisors provide additional layers to the descriptions of each...