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3 Things I’ve Learned from Managing Entry-Level Employees

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When he first interviewed with my company, he was rough around the edges. But we needed to fill a training class fast, so we gave him a shot. I assigned the group a tough task: to memorize an essential part of our training manual in about 12 hours. He presented so well in training, I assumed he had all of his material on lock.

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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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Craft Your Career With These 9 Top Professional Development Courses

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Meeting those objectives requires commitment to learning in areas such as leadership development and soft skills education. Plus, the best classes are guided by proven industry experts. Investing your time in professional development programs demonstrates a commitment to continual learning and self-improvement.

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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. Visit achieversallaccess.com to learn more. * * *. That taught me a lot about the foster youth industry. This Q&A has been edited for space and clarity.

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5 Ways to Include Soft Skills on Your Resume

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Some companies may even hire a candidate with exceptional people skills but little technical knowledge, figuring that learning technical aspects is easier than learning how to work effectively in a group. Bottom line While soft skills can be challenging to teach or master, they can be learned with time and effort.

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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

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I have applied for positions I was overqualified for and thankful for what I learned from them. I needed health insurance and retirement opportunities and wanted to stay within the industry I had most of my career experience in. Be familiar with names of those interviewing you and department heads you’d work with.