Emotional intelligence (EQ) is the ability to identify, understand, and manage our own emotions and the emotions of others, and it is a highly desired skill in the workplace. More and more, businesses are relying on references and personality assessments to measure a potential employee’s emotional intelligence, instead of just focusing on what school they attended, their grades, or their
Read moreFor many, Memorial Day is the start of summer, and many teens are not sure what they would like to do over this long break. One option would be a summer job. While employment numbers have been low for the past few years, the economy is showing improvement. CBS News just recently reported that employment for teens, between the ages
Read moreIn several recent surveys, employers have complained that entry-level workers lack the necessary skills needed for success in the workforce. Employers feel it is “very important” that high school graduates possess a strong work ethic and feeling of responsibility, good communication skills, the ability to work in a team, and good problem solving skills. However, many of today’s graduates and
Read moreApril 25th is Take Our Daughters And Sons to Work® Day. This program was designed to educate children about the endless possibilities and wide variety of jobs for their future, teach them about the realities of work, and give them a glimpse of what the adults in their lives do during the day. The program provides adults the opportunity to
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