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The Qualities of a Strong Work Ethic Featured
Channel:  Soft Skills
Topic:  Work Ethic
There's a phrase that's becoming more and more common in today's workplace: "Your degree and technical skills will land you a job, but your work ethic will advance you." Work ethic is much more than simply showing up to your job and completing assignments. Our recent alums share the qualities that not only stand out to them, but are often the...

The Qualities of a Strong Leader Featured
Channel:  Soft Skills
Topic:  Leadership
What are the qualities of a strong leader? What is the most effective leadership style? What does a great leader do that makes you want to follow them? We asked these questions and more to some of our recent alumni to both inspire and educate professionals just starting out in their careers.

How to Use Critical Thinking Featured
Channel:  Critical Thinking
Topic:  Critical Thinking
Critical Thinking is defined as the objective analysis and evaluation of an issue in order to form a judgment. Whether it’s a CFO brainstorming ways to finance a last-minute project or an intern calculating how many pizzas to order for the office party, critical thinking will always be a needed skill in your career. Watch as Billy and our...

Problem Solving Featured
Channel:  Problem Solving
Topic:  Problem Solving
We're repeatedly told by hiring managers that problem solving is one of the most important skills they look for in a new hire. But how can students use this to their advantage? This piece examines: 1) How to problem solve 2) Best tips for problem solving 3) How to articulate this skill in a job interview. Odds are good you use problem solving...

The Art of Public Speaking Featured
Channel:  Soft Skills
Topic:  The art of public speaking
Imagine you just found out you have to give a 10 minute speech in front of three hundred people next week. For most of us, this news would bring a giant wave of panic. Not to worry! Check out our guide, "The Art of Public Speaking" for tips on how to give a great speech! Before you even hit the stage, put in the necessary prep work. Your speech...

Working In A Team Setting Featured
Channel:  Soft Skills
Topic:  Teamwork
"Teamwork makes the dream work." Want to know the qualities of a proven, results-driven team? It takes some conscious work and Billy walks us through how!

What is Professionalism? Featured
Channel:  Professionalism
Topic:  Professionalism
What comes to mind when you hear the word "professionalism"? It's what separates you from the pack and catches the eye of management. We've been asking all of our interviewees to define the word and whether we're asking a scientist or a tech entrepreneur, the answers were all unanimous. Check out what they had to say!

Business Etiquette Part Two: Workplace and Communications Featured
Channel:  Business Etiquette
Topic:  Workplace Etiquette
In this second part of our "Business Etiquette" series, Billy Glading and Crystal L. Bailey from the Etiquette Institute of Washington walk us through the do's and don'ts of business etiquette for workplace communication and how to avoid being "that guy".