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Top Soft Skills Hiring Managers Look For (Part 2)

Top Soft Skills Hiring Managers Look For (Part 2)

Most people have some soft skills which they’ve picked up through their education and work experience, however, because these skills are so important for job success, they are something you should continually work on improving. Positive Attitude Companies hire employees who they believe will get along well with others and bring a positive, can-do attitude to the office environment. If you’re not feeling very enthusiastic or happy with your…

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Keys to Making a Great First Impression

Keys to Making a Great First Impression

Whether you’re interviewing for a job, meeting a new manager or co-worker, making a sales pitch, or representing your company at a work event, making a great first impression will help you stand out and potentially lead to more opportunities for success. First impressions happen in a nanosecond and if you can start with a strong and positive first impression it will go a long way in positive interactions moving forward. Here are a…

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Essential Skills Needed to Land a Remote Job

Essential Skills Needed to Land a Remote Job

For employees hoping to land a job that allows them to work remotely, from wherever they choose, there are some essential skills they must have. Since the start of the pandemic especially, demand for remote and hybrid work options has increased, and many companies now are offering this option to attract and retain top talent. However, for employees wanting a job flexible enough that allows them to, quite literally, work anywhere in the…

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Top Soft Skills Hiring Managers Look For

Top Soft Skills Hiring Managers Look For

Hard skills, like certifications and qualifications, can help get you the job interview but it's your soft skills that will help you land the job. In an article on Fast Company, they site a LinkedIn Global Talent Trends report which found that “92% of talent professionals reported that soft skills are equally or more important to hire for than hard skills. The same study reveals that 89% surveyed said that when a new…

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Importance of Confidence at Work

Importance of Confidence at Work

When starting a new job, it’s normal to feel a bit insecure as you’re learning the ins and outs of the role and company culture. However for some, even when you’ve been at a company for years, you may still lack confidence in the workplace. This can stem from your childhood, past work experiences, your personality, etc. Lacking confidence isn’t an inherent flaw, but it can hold you back from reaching your full potential at work. The…

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Questions to Ask When Starting a New Job

Questions to Ask When Starting a New Job

Starting a new job can feel both exciting and intimidating. It’s a fresh start in a new environment but with that comes a learning curve and transition period. While (hopefully) your new employer has an onboarding program in place to help train and get you prepared to be fully successful in your new role, you should also do some homework and preparation on your end. Asking these questions during your first week will not only help you have…

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Setting New Year's Resolutions - Try This Approach

Setting New Year's Resolutions - Try This Approach

If you are one of the many setting intentions and resolutions for the new year, we have a slightly different approach to offer that you may find beneficial. Instead of thinking about the outcomes you’d like to achieve in the new year, shift that focus to the behavioral changes you can make. For instance, if your goal is to find a new job, put your focus on what small steps you’d take in order to make that happen. This might be getting in…

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How to Quickly Find a New Job

How to Quickly Find a New Job

We get it, finding a new job can sound daunting. Searching through online job boards, editing your resume, and preparing for interviews, isn’t something people generally look forward to; sometimes it’s the hassle of finding a new job that keeps people in their current, and less than ideal, work role. Finding a new job though doesn’t need to be a huge ordeal. There are some easy hacks to make job hunting a bit less painful and speed…

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Essential Skills Needed to Land a Remote Job

Essential Skills Needed to Land a Remote Job

For employees hoping to land a job that allows them to work remotely, from wherever they choose, there are some essential skills they must have. Since the start of the pandemic especially, demand for remote and hybrid work options has increased, and many companies now are offering this option to attract and retain top talent. However, for employees wanting a job flexible enough that allows them to, quite literally, work anywhere in the…

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How To Develop Your Leadership Skills

How To Develop Your Leadership Skills

Effective leaders inspire their team to perform their best, have a positive mindset, and focus on developing and empowering individuals. While there are many different styles and methods to leadership, there are some essential traits all leaders have in common. These are qualities anyone can learn and the key is identifying what skills you might be weaker in and work towards improving them. Here are some of the most important leadership…

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