Practice interviewing: Native English speakers and speakers of English as a second language

Interview practice is important for everyone, native English speakers as well as speakers of English as a second language.  While preparing for interviews,  BCC students may take advantage of mock interview sessions or more casual meetings with the career counselor.  Call 413-236-1605 to schedule an appointment with the career counselor.

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Mock Interviews, a service in Career Development at BCC

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For Berkshire Community College students and alumni/ae: 

If you have scheduled an interview and would like to practice before you go,

or  if you are just starting  a job search and want to start to practice talking about your goals and your experience,

call 236-1605 to schedule an appointment with a career counselor.  Bring a copy of your resume to the appointment.

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Articles about soft skills and the workplace


1) Soft Skills Can Help You Get Ahead, WSJ, Personal Finance
More about getting a promotion than getting a job
http://online.wsj.com/article/SB10001424127887324715704578481290888822474.html2) Hard Unemployment Truths About ‘Soft’ Skills, WSJ
About what employers say is missing when they try to fill positions

http://online.wsj.com/article/SB10000872396390444517304577653383308386956.html

3) On the Lesson Plan: Feelings: Soft Skills Business Courses Aim to Prepare Students for Management Roles
This one is about business schools, but may be interesting in that it focuses on the next level of soft skills: after you shake hands, interview, etc., then there is graciousness, etc..

http://online.wsj.com/article/SB10001424052748704740604576301491797067346.html?goback=.gde_3744046_member_53398607#!