Accepting is the ability to see that others have a right to be their own unique persons. That means having a right to their own feelings, thoughts and opinions. When you teach your students to accept others, they will let go of their desire to change them. They will recognize [...]
Empathy is a word that also means understanding. With empathy, you can get inside a person’s head and understand them more clearly and completely. Wouldn’t it be great if we all had more empathy? Think about how different your classroom would be if your students learned and practiced the skills [...]
Have you ever heard the expression, “Try walking a mile in her shoes?” Well, that is exactly what it means to have empathy. Empathy is a skill that allows us to understand others’ thoughts, views, and feelings. Empathy makes us aware of the emotions and needs of others so that [...]
Asking questions during the interview is just as important as answering them. Not only is it important to ask questions in order to learn more about the company and the job, but it also shows the interviewer that you are interested in the job. How you ask your questions in [...]
Meeting all of the requirements for a job is only part of what it takes to land the job. The other part is interviewing etiquette, or winning over the interviewer with your personality, character and manners. In the history of job interviews there have been plenty of people who have [...]
You only have one chance to make a good first impression. The first impression you give to someone is the most important. When someone has an impression of you, it can be hard to change it. Your physical appearance is one of the biggest factors that people consider when [...]
After you prepare to answer and ask questions at the interview, you should feel ready and excited to show off your skills to a potential employer! But, what if you still have feelings of anxiety or worry about it? Don’t worry! There are ways to fight these negative feelings and [...]
The most important part of your resume is the content that it contains. Your resume should include content that correctly describes you. It is important to do a good job presenting your information and take the time to list your accomplishments, skills and abilities that best match the job you want. [...]
Formatting a resume correctly is an important aspect in your job search. That's because the first thing recruiters see when they pull out your resume is how it looks. Because employers review so many resumes, the first impression your resume makes is important. This could mean the difference between getting [...]
Resumes are an important part of your job search. More and more, employers expect to see a resume in addition to the job application. The resume gives you a chance to tell your story: who you are, what you’ve done and what you can do. Resumes come in all [...]