Articles for tag: Toastmasters

Karla News

3 Keys to an Outstanding Senior Graduation Speech

It’s the same old story: I wish I knew then what I know now! Since there is no way to go back in time, though, I am thrilled to pass this information along to seniors who are giving graduation speeches. Armed with just 3 tried and true speaking principles, you are sure to go out ...

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4 Ways to Increase Your Communication Skills

The Blarney Stone is a well known historical stone, or actually part of the Blarney Castle in Ireland. It was believed that kissing the stone one was granted the gift of gab. IT may appear unreasonable in today’s world, but who are we to judge or question tradition? It’s not like I’m saying that the ...

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What Employers Look for When Hiring Computer Programmers

One of the most common assumptions job seeking IT professionals make is that employers only care about their technical acumen and programming skills. While employers certainly want to hire capable people, they prefer to hire capable people who possess certain personality traits, sometimes referred to as “soft skills,” such as the ability to work effectively ...