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Tag Archives: positive self-talk

Developing emotional intelligence can help you achieve success in the workforce

Posted on April 22, 2025December 30, 2024 by Jails to Jobs

One of the five most in-demand skills in 2025 will be emotional intelligence, according to a recent Forbes article. Emotional intelligence. The ability to handle and manage your own emotions, as well as understand and effectively deal with the emotions […]

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How to build confidence and improve your job search and your life

Posted on December 20, 2022December 20, 2022 by Jails to Jobs

Confidence is a powerful state of mind that can help you succeed in your job search and beyond. True confidence means having enough faith in yourself and being able to accomplish what you set out to do most of the […]

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How to handle stress in your job search and your life

Posted on July 19, 2022July 19, 2022 by Jails to Jobs

It’s difficult, if not impossible, to avoid stress these days. In this constantly changing, do-it-yourself world, there are so many demands on our time. And way too many things to do, especially if you’re looking for a job. As hard […]

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