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venience of your own home and at your own pace, it’s important that you find out if this is the right learning style for you. Two helpful guides are: The Distance Learner's Guide published by the Western Cooperative for Educational Telecommunications and the Federal Trade Commission’s Guides for Private, Vocational, and Distance Education Schools.
Job Placement Assistance
Many career colleges and technical schools provide job placement assistance as part of their service. If the school does offer job place- ment assistance, ask about the job placement rates (the percent of graduates placed in jobs) and compare the placement rates with those of other schools. Ask for information about recent graduates, and find out where they went to work. Whenever possible, ask former students about their experience at a school you are considering. Did the training they received prepare them for the job they wanted?
Let’s Review__________________________________
Remember, being a lifelong learner means you carry an attitude of willingness to learn new things every day, and to approach your job and your associates with eagerness, professionalism, and respect. Review the following checklist frequently as a reminder of the things you can do to expand and enrich your career and your life:
• Treat others with the same respect and kindness that you would hope to have them treat you.
• Show enthusiasm and interest in all of your job duties.
• Maintain an appearance that is appropriate for your workplace and shows that you take pride in yourself.
• Pay attention to your telephone and email etiquette. Use grammar and style appropriate for business communications.
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