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

Success

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?

Success

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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Mental Health First Aid: The Critical Skill Set Every Workplace Needs

Success

The need for this (and the gap in the market for training) resulted in the development of an organizational body, called Mental Health First Aid (MHFA). MHFA offers short programs for people, including employees, to learn and implement mental health assistance skills.

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Overqualified and Interviewing

Office Dynamics

I have applied for positions I was overqualified for and thankful for what I learned from them. 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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The SUCCESS Interview: Francois Reihani and the Power of Building a Business Focused on Giving Back

Success

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. * * *. You hear it time and time again, but it’s a lesson you often have to learn on your own.

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5 Ways to Include Soft Skills on Your Resume

Success

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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What You Need to Know Now About Remote Interviews

On The Job

I've given advice in the past about being a good detective when you're interviewing for a job. How will you be trained? In fact, it's more important than ever that you go into any interview prepared to ask questions since you may not get a chance to observe and learn from what's happening around you during an interview.