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> Is this Career Right for Me?

Are you happy when you wake up in the morning knowing that you are going in to work? Do you feel as if you have hit your peak at your job? Can you honestly say that you love what you do? Some people can not answer these questions positively and if this is you, then you need to decide if the career you are in is right for you.

First off take the time to go over the different things that you like or love to do daily. Do any of those have anything to do with the career you are currently in? Most people pick careers according to what they liked to do either in school or outside of school. For instance, someone who loves to calculate things and look at problems from an analytical aspect may pursue a career in mathematics, accounting, or some other financial field. There are plenty of self assessing tests out there that will help you to pinpoint your strengths and weaknesses. People who more then likely dont like their careers probably consider it to be something that is mundane and repetitive. They begin to feel like robots in doing the same thing day to day. They need a little change in their lives and their current career doesnt provide them with any hope.

The key to any career path is to figure out what you like to do and apply it to a career. Take some of the tests that are out there to determine what career would be a good fit for you and try the careers that are in that category. If you find later on down the line you realize you made a mistake then slowly transition into a different career path. Trust me; its not the end of the world!
10 Questions an Interviewer May Ask

Once upon a time job interviews were comprised of a conversation between interviewer and interviewee and based on this conversation, the job seeker was either hired or sent on their way. Within the context of this conversation, questions were asked, but today much of the conversation has disappeared as more and more interviewers are using custom made interview forms. Some of the questions you may encounter include:

1. What is your greatest strength?

2. What is your greatest weakness?

3. Why did you leave your last job?

4. What did you like most about your last job?

5. What did you like least about your last job?

6. How did you solve a problem regarding an angry or dissatisfied customer?

7. How do you handle stress?

8. What would your previous co-workers say about you?

9. Give an example of your ability to make decisions under pressure.

10. Why do you want to work for this company?

There are many variations on the above questions but most of these are pretty standard. Of course, work experience is a given and some employers want to know if you smoke. Often, employers ask questions they are not supposed to ask but it is usually career suicide if you bring up that fact.

The best thing you can do to prepare yourself for any interview is to find out everything you can about the company you are applying for. In addition, make sure you have all the dates clear as to where you worked and how long you worked there. Even if you have already sent a resume take one to the interview with you so that you can glance at it if you need to. Above all, be on time and be prepared!
Careers, The Correct Qualifications

Knowing what those at the top of your chosen industry have accomplished in order to reach their positions will be one of the most helpful things you can do for your career. Getting these correct qualifications for yourself should be your first priority as far as achieving your goals.

Go online and look at resumes that are posted. Check out the bios of top CEOs. Read articles on the business and as many books as you can find on the industry in which you are interested. Because few people will follow the same path to the top, make a list of entry level, mid level, and upper level positions that different people in the business have acquired. You may find that it is easier to make your way into a related industry and then transfer over to your career of choice. By looking at what those who have come before have done, you can shape your path accordingly.

Education is the logical first step when training for a career. Online classes and night school have made it possible to train for a new career while maintaining your day job. In the event that you need a higher degree that you can’t get through the Internet, there are a variety of grants and loans available to fund your education. If you are confident that the career you are training for is really what you want and that this career will give you the funds to repay the steep fees for a higher degree, this may be the best choice. Networking in grad school may do more for your career than the classes you take.

On the other hand, hands on experience is a great teacher as well. Look for assistantships, internships, and volunteer work in the industry of your choice. You may find that another career is more to your liking. The process of acquiring the correct qualifications for a given career may show you a totally different career that you didn’t even know existed.

MIAMI, FL —
Atlantis Business Development Corporation, Inc.
(OTCBB: ABSD) is pleased to announce the participation by RadioShack®
Corporation in the EFTAS Employment Program.

Corporate citizenship is a significant part of the Company culture at
RadioShack®. By design, the Company strives to be a good neighbor and
make an impact in the communities and neighborhoods that it serves across
America. It is only natural for RadioShack® to want to proactively step
up to help our soldiers, upon seeing the opportunity to join forces with
EFTAS.

This Industry Leader joins a growing list of national and local, patriotic
and community focused businesses, which are eager to participate in the
EFTAS program. The Atlantis wholly owned subsidiary, EFTAS, provides a
range of services that assists our military men and women, as they return
home to their communities seeking civilian employment opportunities.

Atlantis CEO Christopher Dubeau commented that, “RadioShack’s more than
6,000 retail stores create a large footprint across America, in towns both
large and small. No other retail nameplate speaks to Main Street USA more
than RadioShack®. Here at EFTAS, we are proud to be joining forces with
such a community focused organization as RadioShack® in our efforts to
support our dedicated military men and women as they return to civilian
life.”

About RadioShack®:

From its humble beginnings in 1919, this Ft. Worth, TX-based electronics
retailer has grown and developed into one of the nation’s most trusted
consumer electronics specialty retailers. RadioShack® is unlike any other
consumer retail solutions provider in how it delivers well respected brand
name products and cost effective electronics solutions. The Company
operates a vast store network delivering electronics solutions within
minutes of where all Americans either live or work. On the web, at
www.RadioShack.com, the Company offers help to consumers with their
electronics purchase decisions and product enjoyment.

About EFTAS:

EFTAS (Employment for the Armed Services) is an organization
(www.eftas.org) dedicated to helping active duty military personnel find
employment, prior to and on the heels of their return home from active
duty. The site will be useful for all Veterans as well. EFTAS is in the
planning stages of developing its unique website that will provide the
functionality of the leading electronic job posting websites, such as
www.hotjobs.com, but for military personnel only.

In addition, EFTAS, a wholly owned subsidiary of Atlantis, is in the
process of exploring other avenues for supporting the employment needs of
our returning military personnel, such as collaborating with career fair
operators, job training organizations, direct hiring employers, and
executive search firms.

In sponsoring and supporting EFTAS, organizations and companies can gain a
valued and focused benefit. Involvement with EFTAS can position a firm as
a leader in Local Community support and involvement, Military, and Military
Veteran issues, and indicates a desire to attract these loyal customer
bases.

About Atlantis Business Development:

Atlantis Business Development Corporation Inc. (OTCBB: ABSD)

The Company (http://www.atlantisbdc.com) has elected to be regulated as a
business development company in accordance with the provisions of the
Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended. The business development
company form of business is a vehicle established by Congress to allow
smaller, retail investors to participate in and benefit from investing in
small private businesses as well as the revitalization of larger private
companies. As a business development company, ABSD is engaged in providing
debt and equity financing to public and private companies. In addition, we
provide access to private equity funds, for working capital, acquisitions,
management buyouts, projects and special situations. ABSD offers its
clients a “one stop shop” of equity and senior, subordinated, structured
and mezzanine debt to realize their business development objectives.

ABSD plans to achieve the level of success and implement a growth strategy
similar to other established business development companies, such as
American Capital Strategies, Ltd. On the NASDAQ, a publicly traded business
development company with capital resources of approximately $8.4 billion
(http://www.americancapital.com).

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there are uncertainties that exist related to the Company’s access to
additional capital, competition, and dependence on key management.

Additional Information:
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SOURCE:  Atlantis Business Development Corporation Inc.

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