Ajax, Web Services & XML Part II

Ajax, Web Services & XML Part II Last time we created an Ajax application that wrapped an XML request in a SOAP envelope and called a web service. The web service returned another SOAP stream with a listing of theaters, movies and show times. We settled for showing the data in a textarea. In this installment we’ll go the final yard and parse the XML into tabular data to be displayed in the browser. If you look at file ajax2b.html you’ll see that the “updateMe()” method has been updated to… Read More

Ajax, Web Services & XML Part I

Last time we looked at Ajax and how to create a remote call to a service. We passed no parameters and received a simple text string. In this installment, we look at calling a web service using the SOAP protocol and XML. The response will come back to us in an XML document which we will display in a textarea. As explained in the article “Introduction to Web Services” , a web service is basically a web site that receives a request and processes it and returns XML instead of… Read More

Avoid Getting Fired From Your Old Job While looking for new one

How To Avoid Getting Fired From Your Old Job While Looking For a New One Even if you hate your job, it is best not to quit while you’re still employed. Finding a new job while you’re still employed at your old job is a great way to go from paycheck to paycheck without missing a beat. If you quit your old job before you’ve found a new one, it could take you weeks or months to find a new job, and this could put you in a financial strain.… Read More

How To Find A Good Job

How To Find A Good Job There are a number of different methods you can use to find a job today. Understanding the different tools which can help you search for jobs will give you an edge over those who limit themselves to a single source. The first thing you will want to do before looking for job is to write up a good resume. If the job is very professional you will need both a resume and a curriculum vitae. You will also want to make sure you use… Read More

What You Should Know About Salary Increases

What You Should Know About Salary Increases If you are an employee, you may feel that you are not being paid enough money for your work. If this is the case, you may be surprised to find that you are not alone. A survey which was taken for thousands of employees showed that over 60% felt they were being underpaid. Many of these same people also revealed they would be looking for another job within a few months. The interesting thing about this study is that it also revealed that… Read More

When You Should Quit Your Job

When You Should Quit Your Job There are a number of reasons why you may want to quit your job. While quitting a job is typically seen as being negative to most people, there are situations in which leaving your job for good is the best option. In the end, it is best to look out for your own welfare. If your job requires you to work too many hours, or you find that you’re unhappy with what you’re doing, it is time to start making plans to quit. One… Read More

Why Nonverbal Communication Is Important During Interviews

Why Nonverbal Communication Is Important During Interviews When most people go to a job interview, they are under the impression that their verbal communication is the most important factor in whether or not they will be hired. In reality, your verbal communication will only make up about 7% of the things a prospective empoyer will be looking for. In contrast, your body language makes up about 55% of what an employer will be looking for, while nonverbal communication makes up about 38%. Based on these figures, it is easy to… Read More

How Much Are You Worth In Your Career?

How Much Are You Worth In Your Career? Surveys which have been taken for careers have demonstrated that about 89% of Americans listed the salary as the most important element in finding a job. At the same time, nearly 50% of those taking these surveys felt that they were underpaid. When you are looking for a job, it is important to make sure it pays you enough money. The salary that you earn from a job should be based on the market rate. Many people also fail to realize that… Read More

How To Improve Your Memory

How To Improve Your Memory If you are having problems because you are forgetting important things, you will naturally want to take the necessary steps to improve your memory. If you are getting older, it is important to remember that the aging process has been connected to memory loss. However, this doesn’t mean that you have to suffer. There are a number of things you can do to ensure that your memory stays as sharp as possible. If you are forgetting things at a much faster rate than you used… Read More

Leadership Styles

Leadership Styles One factor in becoming a successful leader is choosing the right leadership style. The style that you choose to use will play a role in your success or failure. As you can imagine, there is no one leadership style that will work for all situations. To become a good leader, you will need to know when to use a certain leadership style for a given situation. There are six simple leadership styles that you will want to become familiar with. In this article I will go over them,… Read More

Online Degrees

Online Degrees The two most common college programs you will find online are the associate and bachelors degrees. Statistics show that those who earn an associates degree will earn at least $127 more per week than those who do not. The online associates degree program will typically cover general studies, and can last up to two years. It can be completed entirely on the internet. This program is excellent for those who are just starting college and wish to get their bachelor’s or master’s degrees. To earn your associate degree… Read More