Do you need to be extraordinarily charming or intelligent to win at life? Sometimes it seems that way, doesn’t it? Only the truly gifted can succeed, and the rest of us ordinary mortals can’t. But it might surprise you to learn that success isn’t a simple matter of innate talent or personality. In fact, many … Read more
Hiring managers ask interview questions about all kinds of things—your background, your experience, your successes, your failures, and all kinds of day-to-day issues. One of the things they may want to know is how you handle stress or pressure on the job. Most jobs have elements of stress or pressure, and how you behave in … Read more
You’ve had the interview, and you’re pretty sure you smashed it. Now you’re just hanging on for the callback to let you know whether the job is yours. It can be an agonizing and frustrating experience. And, as this latest study from career.io shows, how long you have to wait depends on the company you … Read more
Last Updated on October 1, 2024 Describe a person from whom others like to ask for advice. You should say: Who this person is How you know this person What kind of advice people ask for And explain why people like to ask this person for advice A Family Elder: Describe a Person From Whom … Read more
Have you ever caught your child mimicking your behavior, maybe holding a pretend phone to their ear or echoing phrases you often say? Kids are like sponges, soaking up every action, word, and emotion displayed around them. That’s why it’s so important that our everyday actions set a powerful example. Being a positive role model … Read more
The words you choose can greatly impact how people perceive your intelligence. Certain phrases can instantly make you seem more intelligent and thoughtful. It’s not about using fancy words, but picking the ones that show your smart and reflective side. In this article, I’ll share 10 simple phrases that can help you sound more thoughtful … Read more
You can’t please everybody. The latter is as much of a universal truth as you’ll come across in life. If you don’t believe it, do a quick scroll through Instagram. You’ll see people hating on the most charitable, kindest, wholesome posts on the internet. I know people who are genuinely kind and well-meaning to everyone … Read more
As someone who has had a remote job since the pandemic, I can say that I only wish I’d made this shift earlier. I don’t think I can ever go back to an in-office setup, now that I’ve experienced the flexibility and freedom that comes with a remote job. That said, I would also say … Read more
I have news for you: Life isn’t easy. And nobody is immune to the latter fact. You can be wealthy, middle-class, poor, famous, you can be a worker at McDonald’s or the CEO of a publicly listed company, and you’re bound to struggle in one way or another, at some point in life. Some people … Read more
Written by Molly Isabella (University of Virginia), Student Correspondent for CET Siena, Fall 2024 When asked why they chose to study abroad, many students enthusiastically share dreams of traveling across Europe to immerse themselves in diverse cultures and meet new people. While this is a valid goal, the reality can be more challenging than expected. Language barriers, hidden … Read more