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Are You Job Ready?

Do you have the soft skills needed to get a job? Do you accept constructive criticism? How's your attitude and commitment? Appearance, grooming, punctuality and research are also important.

By Lauren Harrison, Employment Specialist

Did you ever wonder why some people land a job while others don’t?

In recent surveys, the overwhelming majority of employers say that a lack of “soft skills” is the largest barrier to employment.

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These soft skills include basic yet vital issues such as a positive attitude, appropriate appearance, punctuality, reliability, getting along with co-workers, effective communication, teamwork, accepting constructive criticism from...  Read more...

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