As your students embark on that next chapter in their lives they will need to create a resume and keep it updated during their college years. Here are 20 skills they should include: 1. Problem-Solving Skills No matter what the job is, eventually, something will go wrong, and employers want to know that you’re capable Read More
AI shouldn’t be used to write a students college essay or to write a complete research paper. However, there are some great uses of AI that can help students. One way it can be used it to help them put together an excellent resume that will help them ultimately find that dream job. Here are Read More
FlexJobs has together a nice list of the 10 most asked questions job seekers have about resumes and cover letters. 1. Does my resume have to be just one page? Career expert answer: Maintaining a one-page resume has become an outdated standard. If someone has had an extensive career, worn many hats in past roles, Read More
Preparing high school students for “real-life” is one of the core purposes of your work as a high school counselor. You have the opportunity to help your students learn skills that will be necessary for the rest of their lives. One vital area of learning that will serve them as professionals in the future is Read More
Top 10 Soft Skills: Problem Solving Critical Thinking Flexibility Communication Teamwork Organization Creativity Emotional Intelligence Attention to Detail Responsibility Top 10 Hard Skills: Computer Software and Application Knowledge Design Data Analysis Negotiation Mathematics Project Management Marketing Administrative Writing Skills Foreign Languages More details and examples of how to effectively organize both soft and hard skills Read More
One of the most important things––and often the biggest struggle candidates can face––is learning how to write standout resume bullet points on their resume. As all of your students will at some time be crafting their resumes these tips should be of interest. How to Craft Great Resume Bullet Points 1. Writing Better Bullet Points Read More
If you’re a high school graduate or about to graduate, it’s time to start thinking about your future. And if you’re like most people, you’ll want to start by looking for a job. But how do you go about finding a job when you don’t have any work experience? One way is to create a Read More
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