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Benefits of Mentorship

Mentorship is a great avenue to expand what you know and to establish a point of contact for career-related discussions. A mentor can provide work advice, industry-specific insight, encouragement during a project, and opportunities to network. Also, having a mentor can boost your morale and increase your knowledge base, which in turn makes you a valuable hire and ideal team member. Here are other benefits of mentorship and ways to find a program in your field.

1.10.20

Goal Setting & Time Management

As the new year and decade begins, you may feel that it’s time for a change in your life as well. Luckily, when it comes to your career path, it is the perfect time to plan for the future, set goals, and explore new options for employment. Here are tips on building your most successful year yet!

1.3.20

How to Get a Temporary Part-Time Job

A temporary part-time job is a great way to boost your income during a certain season or time of year. You might already have a job and are looking to fill your off hours with more work. Or perhaps you aren’t working right now, but want to get back to work.

12.26.19

Soft Skills 100 | Teamwork and Collaboration | Part 2

By this point in Soft Skills 100, you will have encountered many topics that outline how to be an ideal team player. This portion of the class will cover teamwork and collaboration, diversity and inclusion, and the benefits of time management. Here is an overview of those topics in the final part of the course.

12.20.19

Budget-Friendly Ways to Save on Your Winter Vacation Wardrobe

Perhaps you have booked a romantic winter getaway to a ski lodge, where you will spend your days gliding down the powdery mountainside and your evenings sitting by the cozy fire. Or, maybe you have planned an adventurous winter trip to a national park where you will bundle up each day in order to go hiking or snowshoeing on the trails.

12.19.19

Soft Skills 100 | Team Work and Collaboration | Part 1

After reviewing the importance of communication and how it affects workplace dynamics, it’s essential to learn how it ties into being an ideal team player. This portion of soft skills training will outline the best practices in critical thinking, conflict resolution, and problem-solving. Here is an overview of the topics covered in this part of the course.

12.13.19

Unique Christmas Gifts You Can Find at a Thrift Store

For those gift-givers who like to spend time finding something unique and meaningful, we totally get you. With new items arriving daily, our shoppers are constantly sifting through our shelves and racks to see what treasure they can find. This Christmas, finding something special might mean making a trip to Goodwill where you’ll find tons of unique items that would make anyone’s Christmas magical.

12.12.19

Soft Skills 100 – Interpersonal Communication

After you have covered the basics of personal skills, it is essential to learn the importance of interpersonal communication and how it affects relations in a work setting. There are many forms of communication and ways to implement them to become an ideal team player. This portion of Soft Skills 100 will outline the best practices in active listening, business communication, and non-verbal interaction that will build a foundation in interpersonal relationships.

12.9.19

Hosting Christmas Dinner on a Budget

Hosting family for the holidays is both fun and stressful. Many people underestimate how much time, effort and money it takes to prepare for guests. That’s why we’re here to help with some budget-friendly ways you can host a Christmas dinner that is sure to impress your guests.

12.5.19

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