Emotional Intelligence

Perceive, Control and Evaluate Emotions Dave Cook, Career Counselor Northeast Minnesota Office of Job Training Do you know how you feel when you anticipate working with a person in any role who has a reputation for being harsh, rude, or difficult? I do. It is easy to...

Empowerment

Empowering People to Succeed Dave Cook, Career Counselor, NEMOJT Empowerment is a word which is casually tossed around in every day conversations – politics, sports, on the job, church, etc… political figures empower the states, the Cleveland Browns...

Is Your Resume a Sledgehammer Or a Dart?

Remember, Your Resume Is a Tool Dave Cook, Career Counselor, NEMOJT   So, I was working with a person a while ago on their resume – a four page resume which was printed on both sides (hat tip for conserving paper – do the math, it was an eight page...
Aaron

Aaron

MAKING A DREAM A REALITY By Aaron Barney Aaron Barney was a participant in the Youth Program  administered through the  Northeast Minnesota Office of Job Training.  Aaron worked with Career Counselor Clare Balow and this is his story. I believe I was in the 11th...
Bill

Bill

SET ON A POSITIVE CAREER PATH I worked during several summers as a custodian at the Cromwell-Wright School when I was in high school. I did everything from mowing the grounds to resurfacing the gym floors. I was lucky enough to work with Clare and some great mentors...