We spend countless hours teaching our kids math, science, reading and writing to prepare them to be successful at college and work. However, key skills and traits like integrity, effective communication, courtesy, responsibility, professionalism, and teamwork are just as important. What are some ways that you have taught your kids these skills? Click to [...]
“How did you solve the problem?” is one of the questions people dread during interviews the most. However, the question gives you an immediate opportunity to show you can communicate effectively, problem solve, and resolve conflicts in a productive and positive manner. When you were in your last interview, what question were you most [...]
How did you learn how to save money? Was it when you were younger or older? How will you teach your children about saving money? Click to check out the article!
One of the biggest gifts we can give others is to believe in them. However, isn't the second best gift giving them our time? Can you think of a person who believed in you and gave you their time? Who could you pass that gift to?
Achieving your dream can be hard. Continuing to see it, reach for it, and believe in it when obstacles block your path can be hard. What is your dream? How will you use obstacles you encounter as stepping stones for your success?
Comparing personal life events to solving a Rubik's cube is pretty clever. How you relate to your life being like a Rubik's cube? Click here to watch the video.
We have all encountered burnout at some point in our lives. Maybe it was being overtasked with work or not feeling connected to management and the company's strategy. When did you realize you might be burned out in your job? What did you do to conquer it? Read the full article [...]
Get and keep the job! Listing hard skills on paper might get you the interview, but it’s the soft skills that will get you the job. AVA has several workshops available to develop the best version of you and succeed in the workplace.
Listing prior experience and job knowledge on a resume isn’t hard. However, tailoring a resume to showcase your personal characteristics isn’t as easy. A balance of hard and soft skills will set you up for workplace success. Can you think of a time that you had to explain yourself a different way for someone [...]
