06. January Q&A: Focus Tips and Job Skills

Learn and Work Smarter

This is the first Q&A episode here on the Learn and Work Smarter Podcast! In these monthly Q&A episodes, I answer questions submitted by listeners (that’s you!).
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I answer two questions in this month’s Q&A: One question from a working professional and one from a college student.
QUESTION 1:
I graduated college 3.5 years ago and have been in the same job since graduation. I’m definitely not in management but I’m not entry level anymore either. I have 2 people who report to me, and I’m on a team with 5 others. I work from home 2-3 days a week and go into the office 2-3 days a week. My problem is that I’m constantly interrupted all day long, whether I’m working at home or at the office.
I like the people I work with and don’t want to make a bad impression, but how can I tell people I’m busy or can’t talk? When I’m constantly interrupted I get so unfocused and it’s hard to focus again. Thank you.
QUESTION 2:
I’m graduating from college in May and starting to look for jobs now so I can have a job after graduation. I’m a business major with a minor in psychology.
Besides finishing strong, updating my resume, and actually applying to jobs, what do you suggest I do between now and graduation that will help me once I have a job? Like what skills are good to have, besides the ones I learned in school?
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