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8 Money Management Tips for College Students

You can feel financially secure if you have enough money to pay for what you need today and in the future. And, this is one of the many reasons many of us save money and invest (if need be). Here are 10 simple money management tips that can help you even if you're still finishing college. 1. Set aside some cash in different compartments of your wallet.   Ever found some extra cash in your wallet? Did you feel happy finding them "out of nowhere"? I know I did. By doing this, I trick my mind into thinking I have lesser cash on hand to spend, so I won't spend unnecessarily. This is especially useful in "emergency" moments. 2. Carry less cash.   Withdraw just enough money from your bank. The idea is to hold lesser cash. When you open your wallet and find that you only have $5, chances are you're less likely to spend it. Of course, if you do need to spend it, you'll have to withdraw money from your ATM card. This gives you more time to think w...
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Five Best Ways to Build Your Soft Skills

Soft skills are your people or interpersonal skills. Your unique characteristics, traits, and abilities. Examples of soft skills are your ability to communicate, lead others or be a team member, and can adapt to changing situations. Interpersonal skills are harder to quantify than hard skills such as your expertise with spreadsheet or database software. There are many ways you can keep your talents up-to-date. Below are a few of them. Learning something new demonstrates your can-do attitude and problem solving skills.   Scanning the job postings for "preferred" items can be your source of inspiration. You want a job, but you don't have certain requirements. First, you are proactive in learning the skills that the employer wants. Second, you have solved the problem of joblessness. Volunteering is a noble way of building teamwork and service skills.   Most not for profit community service agencies have seen declining donations due to economic conditions...

4 Ways Millenials Learn Best

You cannot expect your child to learn in the way you learned your lessons back in the day. Your child belongs to a different generation, thus, he has different learning preferences and styles. Here are some techniques that can help you teach and foster successful learning for your millennial students. One-on-one mentorship - According to a research , millennial learners appreciate and benefit from the direction of a mentor. This includes establishing clear expectations and learning goals in order to focus the learner on the right behaviors. They want authentic, personalized evaluations based on their job performance so that they can achieve their specific learning and development goals. Unlike some past generations, they are not ashamed to ask for help and guidance in the spirit of improving their skills. Collaboration - Millennials have a big connection with their peers, therefore they prefer learning, working and collaborating in groups. In fact, on average, millennial employee...

Seven Things You Should Have Learned in Your 20's

I believe this post needs no introduction. The title says it all. Just read up! RESILIENCE Source: UNSPLASH Honesty - When you're late to an appointment, it's tempting to pin the blame on gridlock or train delays. Instead, just apologize. You don't have to give details. 'I planned poorly' is a hundred times better than risking your integrity by inanely blaming traffic." Starting an interesting conversation - "Conversation-making is probably the most underrated skill," says Deepak Mehta, who admits that he's a shy person who's always found it difficult. But experience has taught him that if you dare to strike up a discussion with the person next to you, you might very well end up with a new friend, a business connection, or some novel insights on an old topic. Effective Communication - No matter your career field, you can always improve the way you speak and write. "Think about ways to challenge yourself and tweak how you writ...

New Things to Learn in 2018

Successful people make the commitment to dedicate their spare time in the pursuit of learning (instead of vegging out in front of the television.) And they stick to their promise of learning. With that in mind, there are countless things you can learn in your spare time. This list puts a number to that list and shares with you 101 valuable things to learn that will improve your life. Both personally and professionally. Speed Reading - How much more work could you accomplish if you were able to complete all of your required reading in one-third of the time? Or even half the time? Speed reading is basically learning to understand the fundamental principles of the human visual system, allowing you to eliminate inefficiencies in your reading and increase the speed at which you read while also improving your retention. Drawing - Drawing is actually a basic skill that we were all born with. While we have to be taught to read and write, people are actually born with the natural abil...

Six Tips to Having a Successful Career

When it comes to excelling in your chosen career, you will always find new things to learn. The employment world is very competitive nowadays. Therefore, your success won't depend solely on your years of service and loyalty to your employer. You will need to work hard, make wise decisions and be careful about your workplace relationships. Are you ready to do whatever it takes to advance up the corporate ladder? Here are some tips that can help you to always be at your best in the workplace. 1. Determine your goals and priorities. List down your short-term and long-term goals. Create a plan and take note of the things you must do to achieve these goals. Evaluate your performance and progress frequently. Don't forget to put your daily tasks in order. Prioritize urgent tasks for the day, but make sure not to miss the deadlines for non-urgent tasks. 2. Communicate effectively. Listen attentively to what your boss and co-workers attentively. Provide appropriate and timely re...

How to Continue Learning After College

Learning doesn't have to stop after college. You can continue learning after you've earned your degree, while working or while still looking for a job opportunity. Keen to know how to do just that without spending a fortune? Read the following suggestions. Take weekly classes. Search for weekly classes that suit your interest and can enhance your current skills. If you're already working, check to see if your employer can pay for your classes. Some employers offer scholarships to their employers who are learning new skills from which their companies can benefit. Join a club. There are clubs out there which are discussion-based. The interests of their members vary - books, business, film, philosophy, foreign languages, etc. Choose a club which discusses the topics you're interested in or topics connected to the industry where you belong. Subscribe to educational podcasts. Search for free educational podcasts and listen to them while you're commuting to work or...