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What’s a simple way to structure what I’m saying so my stories are clear and not all over the place?

What’s a simple way to structure what I’m saying so my stories are clear and not all over the place?

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What is the most important soft skill to have for getting a good job in finance after college and what are some things to look for in an employer to ensure that you have a boss that values you?

I intend to pursue a career in finance after college but I am unsure about what I should look for and what skills I need to bring to the table. I want to make sure that I am the most prepared I can be when I enter the workforce and I’m hoping specifically to go into investment banking.

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What skills have helped you be successful as a therapist?

I'm thinking of becoming a therapist, specifically teen/youth therapy, and I was wondering if there are any specific skills that have helped you. Have you learnt these skills over time? Or are they skills that you seemed to have innately?

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what soft skills helped you succeed in your first job?

I'm a senior student majoring in finance, I'm getting ready to for the Carrer path, started looking for job opportunities and i would like some advice.

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Anthony256 views

What can I put on my resume as a 10th grader who is interested in engineering ?

What can I put on my resume as a 10th grader who is interested in engineering ? I'm taking an engineering class, I have a B in my engineering class. I'm always doing my work very good and getting good comments from my teacher because of my work and how fast I can get it done.

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What would you say is an unconventional/untraditional but important skill that is helpful to have for someone interested in becoming an actuary or in a business-related field? It could be for during interviews or in the job setting. #Spring26

I am currently a high school senior, about to major in actuarial science in the fall. I think this question is a fun question to ask to understand a work environment a little bit more.

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Rylee894 views

How can I become a reliable dependable person in the workforce when I'm just starting out? What skills do I need to be proficient in before joining the work force? #Spring26

I'm going to start looking for internships next, and I'm a little scared about what is to be expected from me. This would be my first "job" in a business setting.

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Justin760 views

How can I improve in future job interviews or potential public speakings?

I know eventually I would have to likely in front of a crowd and do interviews with others; How can I prevent myself from going blank when speaking and not looking nervous during a conversation. I also want to make myself look more presentable and to stand out more.

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How would I adjust my experience section when transferring retail to computer science?

I have always wanted to have a career CompSci, and am currently in college and working at a grocery store. I know that jobs like applicants to have experience and while retail isn't exactly the same there are still soft skills there and I want to know how I would present that to an employer.

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What questions should I ask at the end of an interview?

I’m trying to decode a specific interview technique my mother uses. She claims that 'spinning the table' at the end of an interview is her secret to success, often leaving the panel momentarily speechless before they offer her the role. I'm looking for advice on how to effectively pivot the conversation to focus on the company's internal "pain points" or strategic needs. What are some "killer" questions that achieve this?

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Karina1664 views

What skills do employers value most when hiring for jobs or internships?

I’m a student exploring different career options and want to be better prepared for future jobs or internships. I’d like to know which skills employers look for most so I can start developing them now through school, activities, or part-time work.

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Karina1740 views

How can I start building skills now that will help prepare me for the career I’m interested in?

I am a high school student who is starting to think about future careers. I’m still exploring different options and want to know what skills I should focus on building now, both in school and outside of school. I’m especially interested in improving my communication, life, and interview skills so I can be better prepared in the future. Any advice would be helpful.

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What qualities does your organization look for in future leaders”?

Understanding this will help me align my academic and professional goals with the qualities that matter most in this industry. #Fall25

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Alex666 views

What's the best way for a Communications major (2nd year) to land their first internship when most positions ask for previous experience?

I'm a sophomore Communications major with interests in Public Relations. I don't have corporate internship experience yet, but I'm eager to start building my resume. Any guidance on where to look or how to stand out would really help!

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Kathryn2345 views

How to stand out in job interviews with limited professional experience?

I have not had time for an internship because of school and my current job. I am worried how this will look for future interviews. I need to find an experience that I can fit into my schedule.

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Yuriy1429 views

What are some skills I can practice or learn to help me become a better candidate for the work field?

General skills or even specific ones

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Samantha1426 views

How can you get better at talking during an interview and standing out?

College of Charleston undergrad, not sure what type of feild I want to go into, so when apply to differnet jobs and I get asked questions that am not sure I even know the answer to.

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Doug1965 views

What are the most important qualities that you look for when you are hiring someone?

When someone is going through the hiring process what traits are you looking for.

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What communication skills have become most critical now that AI can generate so much content?

What communication skills have become most critical now that AI can generate so much content?

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For Hospitality Soft Skills what skills apply to working in the hospitality field or are they the same soft skills that apply to any job?

Im in the 8th grade and I wanted to figure out if Hospitality Soft Skills are just in the hospitality industry or if the soft skills apply to any job.

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Robiah5699 views

What careers are becoming less relevant because of AI?

And if your own field is shifting, how are you adapting? We are watching AI slowly reshaping industries, automating routine jobs, transforming how we work, and challenging long-held career paths. But that leads to a bigger question... What career paths should the next generation focus on if they want to stay relevant in the next 10–30 years?

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What are some soft skills needed on a daily basis as an engineer?

As of right now, I am working on my soft skills to improve my employment rate for when I apply for jobs in the future. I also want to show that I am more capable of doing well on the job.

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What type of soft and hard skills would be best to work on to become a veterinarain?

I am very friendly and outgoing and those are some of my strongest skills.But I want to know what other skills would be better to have going into veterinary sciene, meaning what skills I should improve on. #college #hardskills #softskills

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How do you overcome imposter syndrome?

As a self-taught web developer, I often wonder whether I am competent enough to apply for web developer jobs that typically require a degree in Computer Science & require 2+ years (or more) of relevant work experiences for junior web developer position. The requirement section in the job post seems to expect A LOT from the candidates. Some front-end developer positions also require candidates to know back-end technology/languages. Some job posts simply list out all the preferred skills they are looking for in a candidate. When I look at the job description, it just seems like I can never meet all of their requirements. Most likely, I only meet 50% ~60% of the requirements. While I'm confident about my ability to pick up things quickly, many companies want to hire experienced people :( 1. What's your career advice? 2. What would you do if you were in my shoes? 3. If you are a Hiring Manager / Engineering Team Lead, how much weight would you put on a candidates' soft skills during the interview? Would soft skills trump the technical skills in your hiring decisions? Candidate A: Technical skills(85%) + soft skills (60%) Candidate B: Technical skills (70%) + soft skills (75%) Thank you for your time to read my post & your willingness to help out a Web Dev Ninja -to-be All the best & Take Care! :)) #JULY20 #career #careerAdvice #technology #coding #interview-prep #impostersyndrome #WebDevelopment #technicalSkills #softSkills #HR #humanresource #jobpost

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