INITIATIVE What is the definition of initiative? Well, when you're talking about a personal nature such as social settings, it would be an introductory act or step, leading action, such as it would take initiative to make friends. In other settings, it could mean...
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Illegal Interview Questions
ILLEGAL INTERVIEW QUESTIONS Have you ever been to an interview and you were asked certain questions and in your mind, you wondered, "Was that question legal?" "Should I answer that or object?" Well, it happens to a lot of people. There are various situations where you...
Food Substitutes
Food Substitutes So you spent the entire winter on hibernation from exercise, huh? Put on a few pounds, or maybe you just want to get fit for the summer! The only problem is diets are restrictive, weight loss food tastes like cardboard, and all the good stuff has tons...
You are your Own Worst Critic
You Are Your Own Worst Critic "You are your own worst critic." Truer words have never been spoken. This especially applies when you're sitting in front of an employer at an interview shaking in your Doc Martins when they ask you to describe yourself. What do you...
Volunteering: Good For You and Your Resume
Few can deny the benefits of helping others. It gives you that warm special feeling that lets your heart grow 3 sizes every year. There is nothing like helping someone and seeing the smile and hearing the "thank you" that comes when you have made a difference in...
Making Your Own Luck
Fortune has always favored the bold, but the bold also always has a plan. There is nothing like being at the right place at the right time. Except you have to plan to be at that place at that time with a snazzy work appropriate outfit and a business card! You can let...
HOT Workforce Announces Enhanced Job Placement Efforts
Beginning March 12th, the Heart of Texas Workforce Center is placing an even greater effort on placing the dislocated worker (UI Claimants) into employment opportunities. Individuals will be receiving emails, phone calls and post cards prompting them to come in, call...
Do You Want to Work for the City Of Waco?
Have you ever seen a great position that has just come up working for the City of Waco? You tell yourself, "I probably can't work there; I don't know anyone there." Well, not to worry. You don't have to know anyone there or have a relative or friend who can get you...
Crank Up Your Creativity
You not only think outside of the box, you operate to its left. You have always been one to find a way around a problem that no one has ever thought of before. If not, then, it's a skill you can learn! There are always ways to get something done and with a little...
Boost Your Will Power
The art of self-control is an art form that many would benefit from learning --- even ourselves. So to help you and us, we researched some ways to bolster your innate ability to say no to temptation. We know you'll thank us later for teaching you not to eat that last...