Career Questions tagged Job Skills

How do you write an outstanding, effective cover letter?
Applying for an internship and was asked to submit a cover letter. What is it and how can you write an effective one? Would really appreciate some examples or guidance. #job #job-search #resume #resume-writing #cover-letters #evaluating-resumes #skills #job-skills #interviewing-skills #career...
#intern #applying #career-planning #applicant #internship #upcomingintern #internships #career-path #apply

What's a job that fits this description?
I want a job where I can talk to people whether in front of a crowd or just to one on one. I want something that I can help people. But I also want something that I would be able to live off of the money. If possible a job where I could travel the world. Is there anything like that? #job-search...

Does a Gold level in the NCRC mean that I am actually ready for a job, or is it just an ego boost?
I scored a Gold in the National Career Readiness certification exam and wondered about its 90% qualifier. And I wonder if it just judges the test taker by their abilities on the job or just at testing in general. #job-search #job-skills #employee-training #employee-benefits...

Must your previous volunteer positions be relevant to job application?
Are employers interested in the type of volunteering you? By this I mean, do employers want people that have volunteered in activities that are directly relevant or related to the jobs they are applying for? (specifically jobs in business/management)Or can any volunteer experience help when...
#business #volunteering #job-applications #employer #job-skills

If my strengths are. When I watch YouTube videos on cars, I learn a lot more than I used to know. And when I detail cars, I feel motivated to keep working for my future, what types of careers or industries might best fit me? What other strengths or experiences might I need for the suggested careers?
#question #careers #job #future #suggestions #cars #strenghts #career #job-skills #business #industries...

What are the best ways to prepare for a job interview?
I get really nervous before a job interview and feel like I may come across as less confident because of my nerves. #job-skills #jobinterviews...

What are good skills to have (relating to technology) in order to be successful in today's workforce?
I would like to know what will be expected of me, considering that technology is a big part of everyone's lives and jobs. #computer #technology...

What are the best things for your resume?
After college, getting a job can be very competitive. How do you make yourself stand out from the crowd? What are ways to boost your resume? What are employers, especially in business, looking to see? #business #resume #resume-building #evaluating-resumes #job-search-strategies #job-market...

How relevant is your major in searching for a job?
I see a lot of jobs, like coding or perhaps marketing and people-centered jobs, that ask specifically for individuals with majors reflecting the specific skill they want (i.e., computer science for coding or communications for a marketing manager). However, if you already have the skill set...

What are some tips and suggestions to becoming a professional Photographer or Videographer?
I am a junior in high school and ever since I was little I had been interested in Photography and Videography (Probably because I grew up in a family of Photographers). Though I had been trying to get more and more into these two subjects because I usually like being able to capture the...
#photography #videography #photojournalism #digital-photography #video #media-production #job-skills #video-production

What non-academic skills are needed for those interested in becoming medical doctors?
We all know that people who go into medicine are the best of the best when it comes to academics, but I am interested in what other skills define a medical doctor and how these traits come into play in the day-to-day life of a doctor. #doctor #medicine #science #healthcare #health...

What are some qualities a Marketing major must posses?
I'm currently a marketing student, and I don't have much of an overall idea of what skills, qualities and experiences I should posses in the long run. For example, should I be concerned about improving my skills on Photoshop? even though I was not taught the program at school, and how do I show...

What are the universities/college that train people to be a freight-forwarder?
I need to learn where some universities or colleges to get information about being freigth-forwarder #college-selection #training #job-skills...

What are some tips/tricks that you have used to improve your social skills/speech skills when dealing with clients/customers? Do you believe experience is best when it comes to improving speech/social skills for a career? Personal practice? Both?
I know social skills are very important when it comes to the career path that I want to follow; however, I am somewhat lacking in social skills. In discussion with a more professional context I have some difficulties, specifically interviews. This question pertains as much to a career as any...
#human-resources #social-work #social-worker #job-skills #skills #social-skills

What jobs are offered in the Marine Science field?
I am majoring in marine science. #college #graduate #job-skills #marine-biology #biology...

What are some universally beneficial hard and soft skills to put on your resume?
What hard skills and soft skills should everyone have on their resume or c.v.? #college #career #jobs #internships #higher-education #resume #interviews #job-skills...

What is the best skill one can posess in the business and working field today?
With midterms around the corner, I have become curious about what are important skills to have in today's work force. I know that time management is always looked for but I was curious about what else is looked for in a potential hire. #business #job-skills...

What are the most valuable skills I can learn on my own without college?
Hi! My name is Anina and I'm a high school senior interning at CareerVillage. As many of my friends gripe about the cost of college tuition, they suggest getting skills that aren't taught at a college and getting a career that doesn't involve an expensive degree and four years of your life....