The skills and abilities that match the needs of your job are called qualifications. An important step in your job search is to understand your qualifications. Companies are looking for qualified workers who will help their business. Every job has different things you will be expected or required to do. [...]
Most people will spend a large part of their lives at work. Studies have shown that certain kinds of people are better at certain types of jobs. When looking for a job, it’s important for you to find the best match possible between the kind of person you are and [...]
You already know how important assertion is in bullying prevention. But, sometimes taking that first step is the hardest part when you’re trying to do something important like become more assertive. It’s overwhelming to think about and remember everything you must do in order to have success becoming assertive. You [...]
Either you run the day, or the day runs you. -Jim Rohn What is your most valuable resource? Many people would argue that time is their most valuable resource. That’s because everyone has a limited amount of time. There’s no way to increase the time you have, but you can [...]
Assertion is a way of communicating with other people. But, as you can probably guess, it’s not the only way to communicate. While assertive people can communicate or send messages openly and clearly, people with aggressive or deferring communication styles cannot. Aggression (anger) and deference (fear) are negative communication styles [...]
Have you ever been in a situation where you just didn’t know how to respond? For example, maybe someone just told you that her father died. What could you possibly say or do that would make her feel better in that situation? You’re probably worried about offending her or sounding [...]
Your students only have one chance to make a good first impression. Making a good first impression is very important. Once someone has an impression of you it can be hard to change it. One’s physical appearance is the first thing people use to form an initial impression. It is [...]
Personal responsibility is a skill that most people don’t put on their resumes but it is crucial in the workplace. Personal responsibility is the level of commitment one is willing to make in setting and achieving clear goals. In other words, being personal responsible means taking responsibility for one’s [...]
Everyone has a stereotype in their head of what constitutes a “professional” look. Often it’s the picture of a well groomed business person with a brief case. But the look or physical appearance of a person is just one aspect of what makes someone professional. Professionalism is a way of [...]
In this series on resiliency we’ve discussed what resiliency is, why it is important for bullying prevention, and how you can develop this crucial skill in your population. The last question is why should you go through the time and effort in the first place. The reality is that learning [...]