Friday, January 17, 2020

A MUST Read


The Community College Journal paints a vivid picture for the needed workforce as we enter 2020. Even John Ratzenberger, who is an actor, comments that "if actors, athletes, or legislators disappeared today, we'd be okay. But we're in deep trouble when the lights go off and there's no one to turn them back on." Check out the journal here to peruse the different articles reflecting the changes in our workforce. 
Community College Journal - December2019/January2020

The check out this video of women gravitating to male predominately work setting:
https://vimeo.com/353017345/b29d6bfcb3

Tuesday, November 19, 2019

Recondite - Word of the Week


As students of learning, you must add RECONDITE to your vocabulary bank. Recondite is an adjective that means difficult or impossible for one of ordinary understanding. Recondite is one of those underused but useful word that will add flavor to your vocabulary. For instance, when you are reading a very long assignment, it may seem like recondite work. Yet, if you divide the assignment in small segments, you will comprehend it easier.  

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Wednesday, November 6, 2019

Write the Best Curriculum Vitae



Watch “How to Write a Curriculum Vitae” from the leading video provider. This informative video will give you useful instructions to guarantee your success at CV writing. Created by Videobug


In addition to this video, I recommend the following steps when drafting your CV:

Step 1: Know Your Audience
Adjust your document to fit the desired position you are seeking. Do your research and know exactly what your audience is looking for in the perfect candidate.
Step 2: Put yourself in the Employers place
What would they like to know about your previous experience and role? What achievements have you accomplished relating to the role? Do you understand what the job duties?
Step 3: First Half Page
Your most important selling points go in the first half page. Sell yourself but keep it short. No more than 2 to 3 pages for the entire CV. Use this document as a snapshot of your experience.
Step 4: The Layout
The first section includes your name, email address, contact details, date of birth, and your nationality. Be sure that all information is correct so that there is no issue with contacting you.
Step 5: Profile
This section should answer the question “Who are you?” Make your professional identity very clear. Keep it short and to the point.
Step 6: Areas of Expertise
This section is designed for key skills. They already know who you are, so now tell them what you do, and how you do it very well. Highlight things that are a particular interest to your audience.
Step 7: Career History
Outline the jobs you have had, the companies you have worked for, and their basic descriptions. Keep the short descriptions and try to mention achievements. Show them what you have done and how you excelled job expectations.

Check out these examples: http://theorynpractice.com/8-curriculum-vitae-examples-pdf/



By Shanista White Johnson
swhite@wallace.edu
TRiO Advisor

Monday, October 21, 2019

A Must Read - From Refugee to CEO

After reading this inspirational news article, Once He was a Refugee. Now He's a CEO Making Video Games for Peace, one will grasp the reality of HOPE.  As students of learning, one must keep HOPE in the forefront of staying focused, staying determined, and stay reminded that HOPE gives you the determination to accomplish your dreams. Here is a must read in the Dothan Eagle.
From Refugee to CEO

Wednesday, October 16, 2019

Triskaidekaphobia - word of the week




As students of learning, you must know the meaning to triskaidekaphobia. Triskaidekaphobia is the fear of the number 13. Triskaideka is Greek for 13 so they dropped the e and added phobia to mean fear of 13. 

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