Economic Principles Meet the Pleasure Principle It is a basic economic principle that the benefit or value of a product or service must exceed the resources required to obtain it in order for it to be chosen. In other words,…
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Skills Employers Want #9- Ability to create and edit written reports
The ability to create and/or edit written reports is number nine on the list of the top ten skills employers are looking for. Writing is one form of communication that requires a certain set of skills. Effective Report Writing at…
Challenge Yourself!
There have been several loud rings on my Wake Up Call telephone this week! The above quote really spoke to me, and the following articles just may be enough of a prod to get me to stretch a bit beyond…
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Skills Employers Want #8 – Computer Software Knowledge
Proficiency with computer software programs is the eighth of the top ten skills employers are looking for. There are many computer software programs, and many resources for increasing skills. A printable outline of levels of proficiency in Microsoft Office programs…
The Charge
I’ve been reading “The Charge” by Brendon Burchard, and it’s a book that’s given me a lot to think about. A charged life is a consciously designed existence that feels evenly engaged, energized, and enthusiastic. Brendon describes three activators for…
The Career Search Process
Technical knowledge related to the job is the seventh of the top ten skills employers are looking for. These skills vary depending on the job, as shown at the Technical Skills part of the Skills at illinoisworknet.com. See also Industry…
Access Emotions With Music
Music can really connect us with our emotions. An mp3 player can be like a time machine, transporting us to memories of experiences with people in another time, another place, and the feelings we felt. Recently a song came on…
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2014-3-17 Weekly Review
The theme this week is THINK BIG! We watched a fascinating National Geographic show called “Madness in the White City.” It’s actually a dark tale of how serial killer H.H. Holmes targeted victims during the Chicago World’s Fair in 1893.…
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Skills Employers Want #6 – Analyze Quantitative Data
The ability to analyze quantitative data is the sixth of the top ten skills employers are looking for. Quantitative analysis uses statistical methodology to arrive at objective, data-based conclusions. Here are some places to learn this skill. Analyze This! Tutorial…
Combating Procrastination
Procrastination is something I think everyone has experienced. It’s a very common productivity problem, and on my list of top time wasters (with solutions.) Understanding Procrastination Triggers and “Why We Procrastinate” can help. So can identifying priorities and deciding what…
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