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Some Companies Are Asking Employees to Pay for Training to Increase Buy-in. But Does It Work?

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You make it through hurdle after hurdle, from multiple interviews to onboarding, and you are ready to start training. And then, you are asked to sign a Training Repayment Agreement Provisions (TRAPs) agreement. You spend months, possibly even years, hunting for the right job.

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The SUCCESS Interview: Francois Reihani and the Power of Building a Business Focused on Giving Back

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Editor’s Note: The SUCCESS Interview tests the foundational principles of this 125-year-old personal and professional development magazine against modern realities. That taught me a lot about the foster youth industry. Reihani also launched the We Are One project with the aligned goal of helping foster care system youths.

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Hard Skills vs. Soft Skills: What’s the Difference and Which Do I Need to Build?

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The relative importance of hard skills vs. soft skills can vary between industries and positions. Job-seekers acquire these through education, training and experience. Technical expertise provides direct, objective evidence of an individual’s ability to excel in tasks required for excellence in specific industry roles.

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Overqualified and Interviewing

Office Dynamics

I needed health insurance and retirement opportunities and wanted to stay within the industry I had most of my career experience in. I knew with my experience and overqualifications the interview committee would want to know why I would be willing to take a pay cut and less work responsibilities. Ask questions during the interview.

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5 Ways to Include Soft Skills on Your Resume

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Although soft skills won’t replace technical know-how in some positions and industries anytime soon, many hiring managers are eager to find a candidate with technical expertise who can also complete tasks effectively and get along with team members. Why is it important to list soft skills on your resume?

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The Rise of the Skills Training/Job Placement Industry

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Add in a growing reluctance by corporations to train their staff and the mismatch becomes even clearer. In response to this problem a rapidly growing industry focused on providing skills training and job placement has emerged. A combination of trends are driving the rapid growth of these types of training firms.

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Craft Your Career With These 9 Top Professional Development Courses

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Plus, the best classes are guided by proven industry experts. Additionally, these courses accelerate your career by offering fresh insights from proven industry experts. SUCCESS Real Estate Agent Training powered by Hoss Pratt To become a successful real estate agent takes talent, skill and an abundance of confidence.

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