Describe Your Self!


When people go for interviews today, they are often asked to describe themselves. "What three adjectives best describe you as a worker?"

If you don't know what to say, you could miss out on a great job. Preparing ahead of time, helps you to look confident and capable.  

How do you learn the best words to describe yourself?   Read: 8 Adjectives to Use during an Interview  This article will give you a good idea of some adjectives employers like to hear.

One thing to remember! Always tell the truth!  

Here are some other adjectives people use to describe themselves at interviews.  If you don't know the meaning, you can go to Dictionary.com to find out and also to hear the word pronounced. 

agreeable, calm, capable, confident, cooperative, credible, detailed, determined, diligent, discreet, eager, efficient, encouraging, enthusiastic, generous, honorable, impartial, industrious, instinctive, knowledgeable, mature, productive, reflective, responsible, sincere, trustworthy, warm, willing, wise

Work and Family

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Balancing work and family is difficult regardless of whether you are single parent or have a partner to share the responsibility of a child.  Some things to consider BEFORE taking a position are:
  • What family benefits does the company have in place?
  • Do they have daycare onsite or do you have to find a daycare provider?
  • Do they allow employees to work from home if a child is sick?
  • What kind of health insurance do they provide for families?
  • What is the company's Maternity/Paternity Leave policy? 
Finding the answers to these questions before beginning a new job will help to keep unwanted surprises down to a minimum. 
Once you are working, these are some tips on how to create a balance at home.
  •  Stop trying to make things perfect.  This eats up your energy and causes unneeded stress.
  • Take time out to exercise and/or meditate.  Taking a walk with your kids, riding a bike around the neighborhood or even dancing to your favorite music can help you de-stress quickly!
  • Unplug!  Turn off the phone, the computer, and other electronic devices that can distract you from spending time with your family.
These are just a few ideas to help you balance family and work. For further ideas go to: