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,...
Punctuation
By Yolanda L Salazar I hope you had time to take the small test we provided in Job Club Discussion #7, Punctuation on August 29, 2012. The comments were varied. Some felt it was rather easy and they felt good that they had done pretty well. Others indicated that it...
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...
Managers and Leaders
by Marrisa Maldonado The role of a manager and the role of a leader are often thought to go hand in hand. Many individuals think that in order to be a manager, you have to be a leader and vice versa, but the fact of the matter is that both positions have differences...
Grammar Income Test
From Ash to Ask by Sharon Rector Understanding How Language Can Affect Your Income In the summer of 1971, I was afforded the opportunity to attend Baylor University's Upward Bound Program as an incoming freshman. I had just graduated from high school with good...