Students who have identified their personal learning style are aware of how they access and process information, engage with content, and express what they know. Once they discover how they learn best, they will acquire the confidence and executive function[...]
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Happy New Year from all of us at The Highlands Company! As we look ahead to 2021, we’re more conscious than ever about the urgent need people have to find careers that offer joy, fulfillment, and satisfaction. And, as we’ve[...]
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It’s an understatement to say the landscape of work has changed. Jobs with familiar titles now have new requirements (think teacher). Where and when work is completed may have shifted permanently (think remotely, flexible hours). Some industries are booming, seeing[...]
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The evidence is mounting: the best way students can earn a return on their college investment is to invest in a college education that genuinely meets their needs for career readiness. A commitment to finding the right fit will ensure[...]
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We are all familiar with the concept of workplace agility, the ability of a business to offer its employees multiple, flexible platforms to accomplish their work according to their own schedule and location. Middle of the night? No problem! Traveling[...]
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Times of crisis require leaders and organizations to adapt. There’s no doubt that the current pandemic has been a major disruptor. After several months of varying levels of restrictions, including total shutdowns of many workplaces, it’s still not clear exactly[...]
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Did you know that your personality plays a significant role in finding a good career fit? In addition to skills, values, and abilities, personality has a tremendous influence on how much you enjoy your work, and whether or not you[...]
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By Dori Stiles, Ph.D. Throughout the more than 25 years that I have been a Highlands Certified Consultant, countless people have asked me what makes the Highlands Ability Battery (HAB) different from other assessments. It’s a fair question. After all,[...]
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In this latest article by Anne Whitaker, she explores the significance that your skills and interests play in finding a satisfying and lasting career. She also lays out some practical steps that you can take starting today to help identify[...]
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