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10 Questions to Ask Before Taking a Job
From asking about benefits and salary negotiations to growth opportunities and a basic description of a typical day, these are the best questions to ask before taking a job. You never want to arrive to work on your first day, just to release that you have wasted your time because all of your deal-breaking questions weren't asked.
Sherry CampbellPublished 6 years ago in JournalThe Difference You Make
We met for a conference today with a mom and a student. The student has, at least situationally speaking, anxiety that is paralyzing, and anxiety that brings the child to tears. She was sitting with her mom and a group of adults she had never met before, and we were all talking about her. This meeting could have been a case study in how we, as a society, should address and nurture matters of mental health the way we should, the way we need to; how we meet the needs of the whole child, something we don’t seem to talk about quite as much these days.
Mike LefkoPublished 6 years ago in EducationWriting Saved My Life
I have been writing for three years now. Words are more captivating than anything else that a lad like me can fathom. During my school years, I loved reading comic books and bible stories. They made me happy and added value to my life. The tales of Samson and Delilah gave me a glimpse of what happened in ancient times. In high school, my desire to read was growing, this made me to join academic related clubs to improve my learning skills. These clubs were very helpful to me and other students who joined in later. I learned so much about African history and my country, just in few week my grades changed and I began taking lead in history and geography subjects. You can imagine how a leap of faith can change a person’s life.
padili mikomangwaPublished 6 years ago in EducationWhat I Overcame
Most of us have faced big challenges and obstacles in life, and I’m sure that you struggled with them just like me. Difficult circumstances are unavoidable throughout everyday life, and how we handle them uncovers a more profound layer of our identity and what we think about most. The greatest part of those battles may have changed our identity or how we later moved toward life. Challenging circumstances take us past our consolation zone, trigger fears, and tensions, but moreover, have the control to end up moments of truth. In this light, challenges are the extreme muses for contemplation, advertising effective lessons around ourselves.
Dakota HillPublished 6 years ago in Education10 Signs Your Résumé Isn't Working
When it comes to job hunting, it's a lot of work. Not only is it very nerve-racking, but you literally have to impress anyone who's looking for employees to fill in a position. You have to pretty much have good experience to acquire the position you're interested in, write a killer résumé, and if you get requested for an interview, you have to show up on time and look presentable. You basically have to show them that you're the most perfect fit for that position.
C.C. CurtisPublished 6 years ago in JournalTop Personal Finance Podcasts
Personal finance is a subject that I'm very well-versed in, and extremely passionate about. It's a subject that I view as a form of self-defense. Money allows you freedom to do what you want to do, and also acts as a tool that can help you bounce back from emergencies and tragedies alike.
Cato ConroyPublished 6 years ago in Trader"Be Yourself!" They Said
Being the one who stands out in high school can mean a multitude of things to different students. The kid who has an unhealthy obsession with Percy Jackson books, the girl in the back of the classroom who collects crickets, or the boy who secretly loves the boy band that people cringe at when the name is whispered. I was different, but for something that may shock you.
Abigail YoungPublished 6 years ago in EducationMost Common Investment Mistakes And How To Avoid Them
Investing is one of those things that people tend to treat like a delicate process—primarily because it should be. Not being careful with your money is a good way to make sure that you end up having money problems later on.
Ossiana TepfenhartPublished 6 years ago in Trader