The Employee-of-the-Month Award

The Employee-of-the-Month Award is given for the "most outstanding contribution during the preceding month." The company awards these at the departmental level. We have eight depart-ments. Therefore, company-wide, there are eight Employees-of-the-Month awardees. Each month, the Department Leader selects one person. 

Wouldn't you expect that, in a single department with about 25 staff members, at least a few of the employees would be selected as Employee-of-the-Month more than once each year? This hasn't yet happened. The Department Leaders seem to have an informal rule that every employee will receive the award. Therefore, most of the staff will receive the free dinner on the average of once every two years. 

You may see my complaining as just fussing over nothing. However, innovation requires "out-starting' contributions. If the company focuses on keeping everyone happy, ignoring special efforts and special contributions, it ís likely that the incentive to do something outstanding is going to diminish. Then, we certainly aren't going to be very competitive - no matter how many doors are closed 

December 12
Mr. Robert Burns
President, Template Division
MEGATEK Corporation
9845 Technical Way
Arlington, VA 22207
burns@megatelscom 

Dear Mr. Burns, 

I learned of MEGATEK through onine research using the CareerSearch database through Career Services at the University of Michigan where I am completing my Master's degree in Mechanical Engineering. From my research on your website, I believe there would be a good it between my skills and interests and your reeds. I am interested in a software engineering position upon completion of my degree next May. 

As a graduate student I am one of six members on a software development team which is writing a computer aided aircraft design program for NASA. My responsibilities include designing, coding and testing of a graphical portion of the program which requires the use of GIARO for graphics input and output. I have a strong background in computer aided design, software development and engineering and I believe that these skills would benefit the design and manufacturing aspects of Template software. 

All of the above make me well suited to the project areas in which your dviision of MEGATEK is expanding efforts. I would appreciate the opportunity to discuss a position with you, and may contact you by phone in a week or ten days to answer any questions you may have and to see if you need any other information from me, such as a company application form or transcripts. Thank you for your consideration. 

Sincerely,
William Stevens
123 Ascot Lane
Ann Arbor, MI 24060
(540) 555-2556
WStevens@umn.edu 

Saludos Hispanos

Saludas Hispanos Magazine is a bilingual career and education publication dedicated to encouraging Hispanic youth to strive for excellence in both career and academic pursuits. Our publication is distributed to Colleges and Universities nationwide. Saludos Hspanos can also be found in the offices of state, county and city officials; state boards of education; career placement centers and other organizations who champion the causes of workplace diversity, Hispanic recruitment and supplier diversity.

Each beautifully designed issue of Saludos Hispanos offers inspirational role models, valuable career information, informative college and university profiles, as well as contemporary articles about art, music, self-development, community affairs and cultural pride. Our factual, up-to-date information about educational programs and career opportunities assists our readers in opening the doors to success.

Our in-depth career profiles provide students with the information they need to procure the career of their dreams. Our business to business section highlights the exciting possibilities of owning your own business and gives you the opportunity to connect with top public and private organizations that want to do business with YOU! Our mission in producing Saludos Hípanos Magazine is to educate, motivate and inspire young people to stay in school, pursue career goals and be the best they can be 

Dear Readers, 

More than most, I realize how education can change a person's life.

When I was in fourth grade, my teacher called my parents and told them I couldn't read. My father took me to an eye doctor who told him I had dyslexia. Since there were no special disability teachers in those days, my father got a dictionary, and every morning before I went to school, he made me memorize words. And that's how I learned to read. 

My father was the most important teacher I ever had. And years later, I had teachers that always believed in me. This is when I realized that education was the answer. Now that I am president of the College Board, I am honored to bring the message of education and opportunity everywhere I go.

College USA also talks about the importance of education and helps you make the right decisions that will put you on the college path. So please, read this magazine thoroughly. It just may change your life. 

Best wishes,
Larry Stein 

Southdale Center 

A visit to Columbus wouldn't be complete without a stop at Southdale Center, the city's newest and most elegant shopping center. 

Easily accessible by the city's train, them is also a ten-story parking garage.

The mall includes three floors of shopping, featuring the most exclusive retail shops in the country. Our twelve-screen movie theater is located on the top floor. We also have ten outstanding restaurants to choose from spread throughout the mall. 

The mall is open Monday through Saturday 9 AM to 11 PM.
Sundays from 11 AM to 6 PM 

Children under the age of 18 must be accompanied by an adult. 

The Children's Science Museum 

The Children's Science Museum is designed for young people to experience science at work. Visitors are encouraged to use, test, and handle the objects on display. With its modern look catered to the new generation, children may feel like they are at a futuristic playground.

Special demonstrations are scheduled for the first and second Wednesday of each month at 1:30 PM

Open Tuesday through Friday, 2:30-4:30 PM, Saturday 11 AM-4:30 PM and Sunday 1-4:30.

Guaranteed fun (and learning) for the whole family. 

The Star Tribune's TODAY'S MARKET 

The Star Tribune's TODAY'S MARKET regularly features two pages of classified advertisements for:

Monday: Business Opportunities, Franchises, Commercial Real Estate, Telecommunications, Automotive, Entertainment 

Wednesday: Arts, Friendship, Petsitters, Nannies and Domestics

Friday: Recruitment, Education, Administrational, Internet Services

Saturday: Vacations, Travel, Residential Real Estate, Dining

Questions? Call, fax, or email Vicky Nelson at (953) 555-5675, vnel@strib.com 

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