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Where Will YOUR Kids Get A Job?

Let's face it.TVservices like The Discovery Channel
The job market is getting tougher everyall help to liven uplearning.
day.#2. Develop problem-solving skills
Computerization is making many jobsPracticing mental activities like
redundant.quizzes and crosswordpuzzles helps
The Internet and modernnurture the intellectual problem-solving
telecommunications have allowedcompaniespartof the brain.
to outsource jobs to third-worldIt also develops other important skills
countries wherewage costs are muchlike concentrationand creativity.
lower.So get your kids into the habit of
In fact thousands of jobs have alreadysolving problems everyday.
been shed in theTheir exam skills will develop
United Kingdom as several major banksnaturally, plus they'll beable to solve
have outsourced theircall centerproblems more easily in the real world
operations to the Indian subcontinent.outsideof the exam hall.
Other companies are following suit,#3. Encourage the study habit
sending their back-office andWho hasn't tried to cram themselves full
Information Technology jobs the sameof information thenight before an
way.important exam?
This is a major trend that's only goingUnfortunately, that's doing it the hard
to accelerate.way.
Have you ever wondered how your kids"A little, often" works much better.
will get on when it'stime to look for aEnsure your kids set aside at least 20
job?minutes a day forpeaceful study. Every
With the population increasing and withday.
more peoplecompeting for fewer jobs,After a few sessions of enjoyable
companies can now pick and choosefromlearning, you'll find theyactually look
the very best applicants.forward to their study period.
But wait a moment....#4. Learn exam technique
What do we mean by "the best"?Studying for exams includes studying
Whether you like it or not, "best"exams.
generally means the bestqualified.Get hold of some past examination papers
Employers, of course, have always used- you can buy thesecheaply in most
academicqualifications to shortlist jobbookstores - and have your kids study
applicants for the interviewstage.thequestions.
But what is emerging now is a relianceExams have a consistent formula, and
on exam results foreven seeminglyonce you know theformula, you're halfway
ordinary jobs.to success.
For example, did you know that theFamiliarity also instills confidence -
average call centeremployee in India isan important qualitywhen it comes to
educated to degree level?facing a real exam situation.
Qualifications are becoming more#5. Pay for performance
important than ever before.If all else fails, or your kids are
And while not everyone is a natural-bornhaving trouble gettingmotivated towards
exam prodigy, thereare steps parents cana forthcoming exam, try offering them an
take to help their kids gain betterexam"incentive".
passes.(Well they have to learn about
Here are 5 tips to get you started:"performance-related pay"someday.)
#1. Make learning enjoyableYou'd be surprised how a little
We all do things better when we enjoymotivation can improve examresults!
them, so bring out thejoy of learningWhichever way you do it, try to help
for its own sake.your kids get the bestgrades they can.
One way to achieve this is by having"Qualifications doth not a person make."
family discussionsabout exam-relatedBut they certainly help when it's time
topics. Try to inject some drama (orto earn a living.
atleast some interest!) into the topic.'Fun With Figures' shows anyone how to
Another way is to embrace differentgain an unfairadvantage in math. Visit
technologies outside ofthe classroom.the website today and find outwhat they
The Internet, multimedia CD-ROMs, anddidn't teach you in school.



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