15 Ways to Become a Better Person

"Make the most of yourself....for that is all there is of you." --Ralph Waldo Emerson We've all made mistakes throughout our lives that haven't exactly put us in the best light--like bullying someone in school or telling what seemed like a little white lie. Chances are, however, you probably felt a little guilt and grew because of the situation. I'm an average guy trying...

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The 8 Most Important Soft Skills Every Graduating Student Needs and Why

“Soft skills” is a term that has been appearing more and more in education in recent years. Such skills transform the future of all of us for the better. They are based on the best inside of us. In short, mastering these soft skills help us work, learn, and live better. We’re going to spend some time discussing which ones are most useful (and necessary) for students journeying...

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9 Ways to Improve New Employee Orientation Programs

New Employee Orientation A Shadow Of Its Former Self In 1979, according to statistics published byMindflash, the average length of time a new employee spent in Orientation and Job Training was 100 hours. By 1995, new hires were spending 10 hours in Orientation and Job Skills Training. In 2015, only 30 minutes is reserved for any familiarization or training, and most...

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Top 10 Soft Skills in Demand

What Are Soft Skills? Soft skills are personal attribute-driven general skills, such as the ability to give and receive feedback, work collaboratively, and manage time. They are usually self-developed (as opposed to hard skills, which you typically acquire in school or on the job), and they’ll help you in a wide range of jobs, not just the target job you're applying for. c In...

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The 10 Unique Soft Skills Employers Desire in New Hires

In a survey this spring 77 percent of employers surveyed by CareerBuilder said they were seeking candidates with soft skills -- and 16 percent of the respondents considered such qualities more crucial than hard skills. Soft skills relate to the way employees relate to and interact with other people. The Multi-Generational Job Search Study 2014 by...

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3 Must-Have Soft Skills in the Workplace

It may come as a surprise, but your soft skills could be the most important assets in your career toolbox. Here are three key soft skills creative professionals should hone. While you may be an award-winning graphic designer or all-star UX specialist, you can't rely solely on your technical skills to help you land that new job or freelance project. Employers are increasingly...

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Hone the Top 5 Soft Skills Every College Student Needs

College-bound students must become comfortable managing their time and working in groups to complete projects.  Although a strong background in traditional "hard" skills like writing, mathematics and science will always have its place in academic and career worlds, an increasing number of employers desire prospective employees with "soft" skills. Soft skills...

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These Are the 17 “Soft Skills” Employers Are Looking For

You get where people are coming from Africa-Studio/ShutterstockCongrats! You've earned your diploma and think you're ready to land your dream job—but first, you need soft skills. Although you might have the technical know-how, or "hard skills," to do the job, your future employer might be looking for something more. One survey showed that job candidates...

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