10 Tips On Keeping It Professional
Entering a new work environment can be intimidating. Fight that intimidation with exuding professionalism. We have provided 10 tips on how to keep it professional. Be on time. Punctuality sets a great first impression! Avoid politics and gossip. Work is not the time and place for these topics. Don’t be afraid to ask questions. Your […]
Staying Productive During the Holidays
It is easy to get caught up in the hustle and bustle of gift buying and present wrapping during the holiday season. In the midst of the excitement, we encourage you to keep your goals in sight. Follow these 3 ways to stay productive and on track with your work while enjoying the best time […]
Student Spotlight: Jennifer Bahr
“The confidence I acquired at Neway Directions has increased both my motivation and success tenfold”, exclaims Jennifer Bahr, our November Student Spotlight. Jennifer uses the employment services offered and has received the skills she needed to achieve her career. She proudly told us how she went from having no job-related skills in her career of […]
Creating S.M.A.R.T. Goals
If you never made “S.M.A.R.T.” goals before, you’re missing out on a great tactic. Your goals will be taken to the next level with this easy to remember technique. When setting goals make them: S – SPECIFIC | Have a narrowed focus on exactly what you want to achieve. Set up a clear bulls-eye target […]
Student Spotlight: Julie James
“I feel like I’m doing something to help myself” was the answer Julie James, our September Student Spotlight, provided when asked how Neway Directions has impacted her life. Julie James is using the technical skills training, resume training, and job placement services provided by Neway Directions — and she is seeing results! She explains that […]
5 New Habits to Begin This Fall
While the season of colorful leaves and everything pumpkin-spiced may signal the end of the summer, it is the perfect time to develop new habits. Provided below are 5 good habits to begin this Fall. Whether you are starting school, beginning a new job, or just looking to improve productivity, give these suggestions a shot. […]
Capturing Inspiration
Often times, starting a task is the hardest part. We find ourselves ruminating over the question, “why am I doing this?” The truth is, the answers lie all around you. Whether you are observing nature, talking with a relative, or experiencing something new for the very first time, you can find inspiration from all kinds […]
4 Ways to Quickly Deal with Stress
Working is wonderful! You get to go meet with great minds everyday, do what you love, and maybe make a good buck at it too. In every job though, there is something that you may not quite enjoy. Maybe it’s something that’s a little boring but required or it can be something more stressful. When […]
5 Top Tips for Starting a LinkedIn Profile
LinkedIn has become the top site for professionals to connect with each other, search for jobs, and feature their own work. When you first sign up for LinkedIn, it can be daunting with all the different categories. It’ll take time to fill all of it out! Take a deep breath and follow our tips below for setting […]