“The Virtues of Coffee” Explained in 1690 Advertisement: The Cure for Lethargy, Scurvy, Dropsy, Gout & More

According to many historians, the English Enlightenment may never have happened were it not for coffeehouses, the public sphere where poets, critics, philosophers, legal minds, and other intellectual gadflies regularly met to chatter about the pressing concerns of the day. And yet, writes scholar Bonnie Calhoun, “it was not for the taste of coffee that…

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ATS Onboarding: Creating A Personalized Experience

ATS-Powered Personalization For Onboarding Employee onboarding is a pivotal phase that can shape the trajectory of an individual’s journey within an organization. The significance of this process lies in its ability to either set new hires up for success or leave them grappling with uncertainty. As businesses strive for efficiency and personalization, Applicant Tracking Systems…

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How to actually write your resume, part one

Hello again! Last week, we used our job skills list to choose a resume type that best aligns with your needs. Now, you should have all the ingredients ready to start building out your resume. Over the next two issues, we’ll discuss your resume section-by-section, and by the end of this series, you’ll have a thoughtful resume built to help…

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Mapping Soft Skills For Competency-Based Learning

Communication Skills And An OJT Template According to the Institute of Education Sciences, competency-based education refers to a personalized learning approach, where students learn in a flexible and engaging learning environment, and progress to higher levels of competencies upon evidence of their competency in the previous level. Communication skills is a “soft” skill and often…

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Coursera Offers $100 Off of Coursera Plus (Until September 21), Giving You Unlimited Access to Courses & Certificates

A heads up on a deal: Between now and September 21, 2023, Coursera is offering a $100 discount on its annual subscription plan called “Coursera Plus.” Normally priced at $399, Coursera Plus (now available for $299) gives you access to 6,000+ world-class courses for one all-inclusive subscription price. This includes Coursera’s Specializations and Professional Certificates, all…

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