by CCSU Team | Oct 10, 2018 | Uncategorized
Public speaking is a skill that has many career benefits, even if you don’t seem to need it in your current position. Many people dread public speaking, so those who can do it have an advantage over others who avoid it. Here are some of the ways taking a public...
by CCSU Team | Oct 10, 2018 | Uncategorized
It makes sense that one benefit of taking continuing education courses in your field or career area would be expanding your professional network. As you learn the skills you need to stay up to date in your field or advance to the next level, you will get to know...
by CCSU Team | Sep 14, 2018 | Uncategorized
Continuing education can help a person advance their career or learn new skills, but it is also good for minds and bodies. A recent study showed that even seniors 80 years old and older who stayed cognitively active were more than twice as unlikely to develop...
by CCSU Team | Jul 13, 2018 | Uncategorized
Soft skills are an increasing focus for many companies. These skills include communication, leadership, management, collaboration, adaptability, and emotional intelligence, among others. Soft skills are necessary in most jobs, particularly as you move up the ladder...
by CCSU Team | Jun 29, 2018 | Uncategorized
Emotional intelligence can be important to your career in many different ways. Those who score high on a scale measuring emotional intelligence make on average $29,000 more a year than those who don’t, so anything you can do to improve this trait could be worth...
by Christa Sterling | May 7, 2018 | Uncategorized
It is extremely rare that any employee has sufficient technical or professional skill to excuse them from the need for so-called “soft” skills like a positive communication style. Whatever your profession, you can safely assume that you will have more...
