by Marrisa Maldonado There are two key oral communication skills that most people struggle with and they are active listening and providing feedback. Have you ever had a discussion with someone and told them, "Hey, you're not listening to me!" even though they...
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Taxes, Taxes, Taxes
by Melvin Collins, Jr Have you ever received your paycheck at the end of a grueling work period and you take a peek at your earnings and you just want to ask, "Who is this guy FICA and why is he taking my money?" We are going to take a look at a typical paycheck and...
Taking Advantage of Seasonal Jobs
by Sheena Williams Ahh holiday time! The sounds of tingling bells and children's laughter! The presents, the calendar that says it's August... What? August? I know what you're thinking. The holidays are a long way off, but for retail and restaurants, the season is...
So, You Didn’t Get The Job
by Sheena Williams So you have waited and waited, and found that you were not selected for that position you felt you were so perfect for and really wanted. You spent time and stress on a job that didn't come through, and now you're wondering....... Take a Deep Breath...
Company-Sponsored Events
by Sheena Williams Oh look! You've been invited to the company's holiday party! Wait! Maybe, it's a job- related cook out. Wait, wait... is that conference? Whatever the occasion, maybe they all have one thing in common, and it's that they are all work-related....
Need Help?
NEED HELP? by Sheena Williams and Yoli Salazar "Help, I need somebody!" It's a popular song, but there are days when you truly need help. There are times when you are stuck in a place where you aren't sure what to do. So, have you ever found yourself thinking,...
Searching for Information
by Sheena Williams You Have A Question. You have a burning desire to get information. Happenstance has caused you to require the answer and by gosh, you are going to get it! Swell, you turn to the library and then you turn to the internet, and your search has yielded...
Am I too Old to Change Careers?
Am I Too Old To Change Careers? You said you want to change your career at this stage of the game? Well, let me tell you that you are never too old. Today, most of us are finding ourselves having to work much longer than we ever imagined. The days of an early...
Creating Your Future
Creating Your Future In creating your future, you need to learn how to choose to be the YOU you want to be! We are not our actions, because we can change our actions and still be ourselves. For the same reason, we are not our thoughts, our opinions, our beliefs or our...
Know What Makes You Great
Know What Makes You Great By Marissa Ermelinda Maldonado Searching for a good job can be time consuming and stressful and many people become discouraged when they go through numerous interviews and still turn up with no job offer in hand. One way to relieve stress is...