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Encouraging Students to Apply Their Skills Now: Preparing for Difficult Conversations

Encouraging Students to Apply Their Skills Now: Preparing for Difficult Conversations | Ten skills that employers want | Scoop.it

No one welcomes the prospect of a difficult conversation, whether it’s with a professor, a parent, a spouse, a teammate, or anyone else. Remind students that while they may not be able to change the information that needs to be shared, they can take steps to make the conversation itself less upsetting—and to keep emotions from spiraling out of control.


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40 Incorrectly Used Words That Can Make You Look Dumb

40 Incorrectly Used Words That Can Make You Look Dumb | Ten skills that employers want | Scoop.it
Just like one misspelled word can get your resume tossed onto the 'nope' pile, one incorrectly used word can negatively impact your entire message.

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Encouraging Students to Apply Their Skills Now: Think Now, Write Later

Encouraging Students to Apply Their Skills Now: Think Now, Write Later | Ten skills that employers want | Scoop.it

When students get a new assignment, they can be tempted to either dive in immediately so they don’t get into a schedule crunch later or put it off until the last minute—when they will definitely be in a schedule crunch. Not surprisingly, the do-it-later approach isn’t always a successful way to work.


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43 Embarrassing Grammar Mistakes Even Smart People Make

43 Embarrassing Grammar Mistakes Even Smart People Make | Ten skills that employers want | Scoop.it
Like it or not, words, spelling, and punctuation can leave a lasting impression on others. But even the most educated people often unknowingly make these common flubs.
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