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Critical Thinking Skills: 4 Ways to Stand Out in Your Job Search by Mark Anthony Dyson
In this episode, Bethany Wallace, my Lensa.com colleague, joins me to discuss her article on the value of displaying critical thinking skills for your job search. You can read the full article here.
We break down four things critical thinkers do well:
Critical thinkers typically do the following regularly:
- Ask important questions clearly
- Gather relevant source material when conducting research
- Assess research material, interpreting it effectively using critical reading strategies
- Reach logical conclusions and test them
More about Bethany:
She is the founder of Bethany Wallace Communications & Consulting, a former adjunct professor, an author, and a freelance writer. She has written for outlets such as Glassdoor, Lensa, College Recruiter, Zip Recruiter, JobScan, FlexJobs, and the New York Daily News.
You are more than welcome to join the discussion. Here are three ways you can:
– Call and leave a voicemail at 708-365-9822, or text your comments to the same number
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– Send email feedback to mark@thevoiceofjobseekers.com
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About Mark Anthony Dyson
I am the "The Voice of Job Seekers!" I offer compassionate career and job search advice as I hack and re-imagine the job search process. You need to be "the prescription to an employer's job description." You must be solution-oriented and work in positions in companies where you are the remedy. Your job search must be a lifestyle, and your career must be in front of you constantly. You can no longer shed your aspirations at the change seasons. There are strengths you have that need constant use and development. Be sure you sign up to download my E-Book, "421 Modern Job Search Tips 2021!" You can find my career advice and work in media outlets such as Forbes, Inc., Fast Company, Harvard Business Review, Glassdoor, and many other outlets.