Importance of Soft Skills in the Technical Field

While applying for a job, there may be terms such as communication skills, adaptability, and problem-solving abilities. These requirements are no different for an HVAC Tech position. Qualifications like these are soft skills, which every good technician has. You may be wondering why employers are adamant about hiring for many of this expertise. It’s since soft qualities are usually more complex to teach than technical skills. Most training schools focus on hard skills, which is the technical component. Soft skills are interpersonal attributes that impact your performance in the workplace. Some examples are social speaking, professionalism, communication styles, and empathy.

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Types of Medical Assistants

What Does a Medical Assistant Do? Medical Assistants (MA) are one of the fastest-growing professions with a number of specialties. Meaning the average day in the life of a medical assistant can change greatly depending on your exact position. Regardless of where you are working as a MA, you will have the opportunity daily to positively affect someone’s life. With Ayers Career Colleges Medical Assistant Program you will be trained and qualified for any of these positions in no time! Four Basic Categories of Medical Assistant Duties The duties of a medical assistant can change based on a number of

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Is Attending a Career College the Right Choice?

Updated August 12, 2022 The high costs and time demands of traditional four-year colleges make it hard for many people to continue their education. This can be frustrating for those looking for work in today’s job market. Thankfully, attending a school like Ayers Career College is a great option for those who want to jumpstart their career. So, how do you know if attending a career college is the right choice for you? You Don’t Know Where to Start Maybe you know you want a career in a certain field, but don’t know where to begin. Attending a career college can

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Top Career College Tips to Help You Pick the Best School

Updated September 2024 Key Career College Tips for Choosing the Best Program There are many things to consider when choosing a school for your career training. Location and program availability are obvious factors you need to look at, but there are other criteria that you should know about before deciding on your school of choice. Here are a few things to help you choose the best career college for you. 1. Choosing A Career Path Choosing which career you want to pursue is not always a simple task, but through identifying your interests and researching relevant industries, you can make

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Remembering to Balance Work, Life & School During the Holiday Season

How to successfully conquer all tasks during the holidays Balancing work, life, and school during the holiday season can be stressful. We know you have so much on your plate with shopping for gifts, preparing meals, and getting in time for studying. Here are some tips to help keep your busy life organized and manageable during the holiday season. Prioritize Your To-Do List Creating a to-do list can be helpful to some. Individuals compile these lists either physically with a pen and paper or on a digital device.  When creating these lists, it’s helpful to rank them in order of

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Ever Thought About a Career in Pharmacy?

Recently, the Career Education Colleges and Universities (CECU) posted an article outlining the need for Pharmacy Technicians and the problems associated with this need. The need stems from the training gap between unemployed people and unfilled jobs. In June 2017, 7.1 million* Americans were unemployed CECU writes, “What if you couldn’t find someone to issue your prescription?  The demand for pharmacy technicians is expected to grow by 9% over the next decade, requiring no less than 34,700 new professionals during this time, according to BLS.” At the same time, 6.2 million* jobs are unfilled With 6.2 million jobs open and 7.1

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