During the interview process employers might want to know your method for learning new material so they can evaluate how well you might do in their organization. That's why a common interview question asked is: "Tell me about a time when you had to learn something quickly, but knew nothing about it before.
Everyone makes mistakes. But how you talk about them can turn them from a negative to a positive, especially during a job interview. Learn how to highlight the positives from mistakes and use them as examples during the interview, and how to apply the STAR method to explain your story with clear, concise focus.
During the interview process employers are not only looking at the skills and talents you'll bring to a position, but how you'll use them on a daily basis. They do this by asking behavioral interview questions. Learn how to pick the best stories to highlight your skills and translate your qualifications as clearly as possible.
Nearly one-third of all American adults report getting less than the recommended amount of sleep. According to the CDC, it's a major public health concern. And if you are on the job or preparing to enter the workforce, it can also affect how well you think, react, work, learn and get along with others. Read today's blog for tips on how to create healthy sleep habits.
Have you ever considered whether an apprenticeship would help you reach your career goals? In many fields, an apprenticeship could turn out to be a path to financial independence through employment. Learn more about the benefits of an apprenticeship for career seekers in this blog post.
Throughout the year, we've shared advice and resources that can help people who receive Social Security disability benefits on their employment journey. As 2020 comes to a close, we're taking a look at the topics you liked best by sharing our top 3 blog posts of this year.
We've all been told that when you're looking for a job, it's important to keep a positive attitude. However, winter may affect your outlook. While lots of people suffer from the winter blues, some people are diagnosed with seasonal affective disorder (SAD), a mental illness affected by changing seasons, overcast skies and poor light conditions. Here are some tips that can help.
Invisible disabilities are not immediately apparent, including mental illness, chronic pain or fatigue, sight or hearing impairments, diabetes, neurological disorders, and learning differences, among others. We're sharing suggestions about how to disclose your invisible disability to your employer and how Social Security's Ticket to Work Program can help.
Meet Angel, a Ticket to Work success story and Air Force veteran. Angel returned to work and regained financial independence with support from the Ticket Program. "In the Air Force, your wingman is by your side as you face uncertainty… In a way, the Ticket Program brings the wingman concept into the civilian workforce." Angel said.