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How do I boost my resume?

How do I boost my resume as a person who does not have a lot of experience so that employers will hire me? What are the best tips to improve in this area?

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What is your career, and which soft skill has been the most important in your career journey?

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is there any way i can improve my communication skills?

i am in 9th grade and its high time i have good speaking skills. i know that's it is extremely important for job interviews and basically leading a successful life. i don't know what to do to improve, i am scared for some reason to "speak up" as i have been told. any tips??

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How do I keep up with my hobbies having a full-time job?

How do I keep up with my hobbies having a full-time job? I want to be a professional in my field but I also want to enjoy my hobbies to the full. How do I go about this?

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How do I become a leader?

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Riley371 views

Long distance vs close by?

What is the difference between colleges that are farther away from home and colleges only a drive away? What skills will you develop?

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What skills did you need to improve on Do you have a workout routine, if so do you have any suggestions? What things at home can I do to prepare for the job site? Should I join a union or go to a private business? What tools should I get familiar with/have of my own??

I'm looking to get either into carpentry and or construction looking to move my way up to a manager What skills did you need to improve on?

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How can you improve your communication skills and be more confident?

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What do I need to do to keep track of eye contact?

I would focus and be in a quiet place while being with someone I know, my family members, or a friend of mine. Even when I apply a job (part-time or full-time) I need to keep track of eye contact to have an important conversation with the manager at an interview or I won’t get promoted.

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what are recommended guidelines to follow for professional-development??

The transition from being a student to being a professional is a bit challenging. As we are facing a huge problem with how to use college fundamentals in solving real-world problems. That two-month training taught me a lot, and I will need to have answers prepared for my next position.

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Who do you admire in your field and why?

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When is the best time to start networking and building professional relationships in your desired career field?

When is the best time to start networking and building professional relationships in your desired career field?

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Now that I’ve selected a career, how can I stay current?

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How do I become more comfortable with making mistakes or even failing? ?

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What online courses have helped you the most in your career?

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What lessons did you learn in your field that helped you get promoted? ?

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What is the best way to assess my skills and passions?

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Arianna234 views

Hello! My name is Arianna T, and I am a current high school student. I'm conducting an interview with any professional in the neonatal field for a foundation in health science class project about careers! I have created a total of 13 questions. Please comment on this post, answering all 13 questions to be apart of my assignment.

1. What profession did you choose? Why? 2. How many years of college did you need to go through? 3. What jobs did you work through before you landed your present professional job? 4. How can I decide if I should earn a Ph.D. in this field? 5. Were you in a college program? 6. Did you have to pivot and go back to school at a later date? 7. Did you shadow another professional in the field? 8. Did you join any school clubs related to your current profession? 9. Was there a particular subject you struggled with during your school years? 10. What skill sets did you learn or gain while pursuing your career? 11. What's your work environment like? 12. What is your favorite and least favorite part of your career ? 13. What sacfrifaces did you have to make in order to achieve where you are today with your profession?

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How do I stay true to my ethical beliefs and stay honest under pressure?

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Maggie262 views

How should I apply for jobs with massive anxiety?

I have been diagnosed with anxiety for over ten years and my anxiety is getting the best of me. There are a lot of places hiring and I don’t know how to apply for an interview or how to sound professional. Any recommendations or tips to help?

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How do I make myself more valuable to my employer?

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What are the signs that you are stagnating in your job, and perhaps in danger of having a difficult time finding a new job if you should be laid-off?

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How do you ask an institution or professional for shadowing opportunities?

I am currently a college psychology student. There is a particular clinical institution that I would be interested in doing some shadowing at. My problem is that I'm not sure how to ask if shadowing opportunities are available when I have no prior relationship with the institution. My target institution does not list contact information for specific staff members. The only way I can contact them is by showing up at their location (which I am able to do), or by phone, which are typically for referrals (this institution mostly provides counseling services.) The reason I wish to shadow is to build a relationship with the institution to allow for a possible future internship. I also would like to experience what some of these professionals do on a day-to-day basis because I might end up liking this area of my major. How do I present myself as a desirable shadowing candidate when I'm going in cold? And how exactly do I ask for this type of opportunity? Thanks! #psychology #clinical-psychology #therapy #job-shadowing #networking #professional-development #career-planning #career-exploration #communication-skills

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What is typically a minimum length of employment at a company before you can master core competencies?

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How do I negotiate my salary?

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Tylea1296 views

How do you effectively communicate your value to an employer in a short interaction?

Received a call from a potential employer and wanted to know how best to communicate value during a phone pres-screen. #business #marketing #communications #recruiting #hiring #customer-service #professional-development #phone-etiquette

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How do I learn to stand out in a team atmosphere?

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What are the most important attributes I need in order to be successful in my career?

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What are the most effective strategies for seeking a position in the field of Information Security Engineers?

When it comes to becoming an Information Security Engineer what strategies and skills should I practice when it comes to seeking a position?

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How can I have better professional conversations?

I'm a pretty good talker between friends and in casual settings but haven't really had a chance to flex my professional speaking skills. In terms of future internship employers and professors, what are some good, non invasive topics to carry easy conversation? #professional-development #public-speaking #conversion-optimization

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