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Gaining the soft skills that you need
May 20, 2020 - By Dr. Di
I’ve talked before about the importance of having the soft skills needed to be successful in your career. And you may be wondering, first, how to learn these skills, and secondly, how to demonstrate that you have them. Here’s what… Read More
Change yourself, not others!
January 28, 2020 - By Dr. Di
I was reminded recently of a rule of thumb that I have explained to my psych and business students over the years: You can’t really change other people, but you can change yourself. Let me explain. Let’s say that you’re… Read More
The soft skills of ethics
December 9, 2019 - By Dr. Di
We’ve talked about soft skills in the past—the soft skills of problem-solving, communications, showing empathy, etc.—and their importance. Well, here’s a soft skill that you might not have thought of: practicing good ethics . . . ethics in decision-making, managing,… Read More
IT workers need soft skills, too!
November 25, 2019 - By Dr. Di
You may not remember this, but there was a time when IT functions were very separate from other things going on in an office—maybe because computers were huge and kept in refrigerated rooms. But, no more. Now tech staff are… Read More
What if you are asked about salary in an interview?
October 9, 2019 - By Dr. Di
What if, in a job interview, you’re asked “How much do you expect to earn?” Sounds pretty straight forward, doesn’t it? But, it’s really a tricky question. Here’s the advice I’ve given my students over the years: Avoid answering the… Read More
Should you take your status symbol to a job interview?
October 7, 2019 - By Dr. Di
Let’s say you have a new Gucci bag or a cool expensive tee shirt with a recognizable logo. We all know the importance of looking good, dressing neatly and appropriately for a job interview. But, should you wear that status… Read More
Many future careers don’t even exist yet!
August 6, 2019 - By Dr. Di
Have you heard that Dell Industries, in a report last year, said that 85% of the jobs that will be available 12 years from now don’t even exist yet? Wow! What does that mean for all the college courses and… Read More
Finding a job may be easier!
June 25, 2019 - By Dr. Di
Two things are affecting job prospects for new grads recently, and both are big. More Baby Boomers—people that may be your grandparents’ ages—are retiring this year, plus it’s expected that employers, at least in the US, will increase their hiring… Read More