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Lots of people don’t ever take an English class past the ones they’re required to take. Still, as boring as essays are, good writing skills are an extremely important tool in the job market. [Read More...](https://blog.cetrain.isu.edu/blog/why-you-and-everyone-should-learn-to-write) ## [Getting Ready for an Office Job](https://blog.cetrain.isu.edu/blog/getting-ready-for-an-office-job) [Bethany Skidmore](https://blog.cetrain.isu.edu/blog/author/bethany-skidmore) on Jul 20, 2016 9:00:00 AM 0 comments [![](https://blog.cetrain.isu.edu/hubfs/Adobe%20Stock%20(SAFE)/Communication%20(1).png) ](https://blog.cetrain.isu.edu/blog/getting-ready-for-an-office-job) It can be so hard to transition into an office job, especially if you haven’t worked one before. But even if you have, there are some skills you can add to your resume to make yourself more marketable. [Read More...](https://blog.cetrain.isu.edu/blog/getting-ready-for-an-office-job) ## [Dental Assisting](https://blog.cetrain.isu.edu/blog/dental-assisting) [Bethany Skidmore](https://blog.cetrain.isu.edu/blog/author/bethany-skidmore) on Jul 13, 2016 9:00:00 AM 1 comments [Health Programs](https://blog.cetrain.isu.edu/blog/topic/health-programs) [New Career](https://blog.cetrain.isu.edu/blog/topic/new-career) [![](https://blog.cetrain.isu.edu/hubfs/Dental_Assisting.jpg) ](https://blog.cetrain.isu.edu/blog/dental-assisting) When you see employees in the dentist’s office, you might assume they’re either dentists or hygienists. Many of us try to avoid the dentist as actively as possible, so it’s easy to misunderstand that many of the employees we see talking to patients and performing basic procedures are actually dental assistants. Dental assisting is essential medical work that you can learn easily and quickly, and then have a well-paying job for much longer. [Read More...](https://blog.cetrain.isu.edu/blog/dental-assisting) ## [The Essence of Essential Oils](https://blog.cetrain.isu.edu/blog/the-essence-of-essential-oils) [Bethany Skidmore](https://blog.cetrain.isu.edu/blog/author/bethany-skidmore) on Jun 29, 2016 9:00:00 AM 1 comments [Health & Wellness](https://blog.cetrain.isu.edu/blog/topic/health-wellness) [General Interest](https://blog.cetrain.isu.edu/blog/topic/general-interest) [![](https://blog.cetrain.isu.edu/hubfs/Adobe%20Stock%20(SAFE)/Essential%20Oils.png) ](https://blog.cetrain.isu.edu/blog/the-essence-of-essential-oils) Essential oils have become pretty popular these days. I’m sure you’ve seen them at the mall being plugged by an annoying salesman, or used by an overworked mother to calm herself and her children down. They’re everywhere, which begs the questions: why? What are they used for? And what *are *they? 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[Read More...](https://blog.cetrain.isu.edu/blog/preventing-anxiety-and-depression-in-the-elderly) ## [CPR: Worth the Fight?](https://blog.cetrain.isu.edu/blog/cpr-worth-the-fight) [Bethany Skidmore](https://blog.cetrain.isu.edu/blog/author/bethany-skidmore) on Jun 15, 2016 3:33:42 PM 0 comments [Health Programs](https://blog.cetrain.isu.edu/blog/topic/health-programs) [General Interest](https://blog.cetrain.isu.edu/blog/topic/general-interest) [![](https://blog.cetrain.isu.edu/hubfs/Adobe%20Stock%20(SAFE)/CPR.png) ](https://blog.cetrain.isu.edu/blog/cpr-worth-the-fight) Is CPR worth the flight? 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So let’s get real about plumbing and talk about it as it actually is: the job that no one wants that everyone should. 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