Here’s a secret! During your interview, potential employers are looking for two sets of skills – hard skills and soft skills. Hard skills are recognizable skills that are easy to measure or quantify. They are skills that are relatively easy to teach. Your resume and cover letter are great places to show your hard skills. […]
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I have interviewed A LOT of people. There are a few that unfortunately stand out in my mind for all the wrong reasons. Let me share three of my not so favorites. I remember: The clinician who described her work style as “loosey goosey” The guidance counselor who used a racial slur in his description
I receive regular emails and telephones calls from students and job seekers. Some are good. Some…hmmm…not so much. My biggest pet peeve as it relates to this topic are people who send emails that don’t contain enough information for me to make even an educated guess about their skills and abilities. What may be worse
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1. Packaged For Success Portfolio Development Seminar Professional Portfolio – a visual tool that gives employers, recruiters, scouts, and mentors a complete picture of who you are – your abilities, experiences, education, accomplishments, and potential The Packaged For Success Portfolio Development Seminar will help students, job seekers and entrepreneurs uncover new strengths, record achievements, and
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Get Hired Toolbox: 30 Ways To Land The Job Of Your Dreams (new Amazon book – new release offer!) I’m so grateful to be able to share my first ebook with you. Get Hired Toolbox: 30 Ways To Land The Job Of Your Dreams will enhance employment strategies utilized by ALL job seekers: Teens Recent
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Many interviewers still ask some form of the questions “what do you consider one of your weaknesses” or “what one area where you seek improvement is”. In my opinion, these are two very different questions. There are some things I’m fantastic at, some things I’m good at, and some things that I just don’t do
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Our company is called The Teen Toolbox because we specialize in supporting teens by providing value to teens and adults! You read that correctly!. We have something for YOU if you are a: Teenager Parent or Guardian of a teenager Clinician, Youth Worker, Case Manager, or Youth Pastor Child Welfare Administrator Educator Coach Mentor
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I don’t really watch a lot of TV but it seems like I do because I usually write about what I watch. My viewing choices are categorical – family, adoption, pioneer movies, and entrepreneurs/business. Family 19 Kids and Counting Tia and Tamera Swamp People Hallmark Channel movies Adoption Hallmark Channel movies The Fosters
Did You Know? Unemployment rates for adults under 25 has been as high as 54% in recent years. National unemployment averages for teens remains above 20% Fifty-three percent of 18-24 year olds have never moved out or have returned to their parents homes. Due to the economic downturn, young adults are facing tough employment
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Today it is all about YOU! Understanding yourself better will always help you understand others better. How did you get hired? I want you to dig a little deeper than how you landed your current position. What experiences, goals, values, opportunities, and skills helped you get hired? Why did you apply for the
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