Career Guidance
Why Ohio Business College Stands Out Among Trade Schools
Are you ready to start training for your new career? That is excellent news! Ohio Business College (OBC) has you covered. We offer nursing and trades programs. Regardless of your career aspirations, we are sure that we have a program to help you get where you want to go. Why Ohio Business College Stands Out…
Read MoreTrade School vs. Traditional College: Making the Best Choice for Your Career
There’s a lot of pressure on students to head straight to a 4-year traditional college, but that’s only the answer for some. Did you know that trade schools offer educational opportunities that take less time, focus on trade skills, and provide hands-on training? So, what is a trade school? What is a Trade School? A…
Read MoreWhat Trade Careers are in Demand?
If you’re thinking about applying to trade school but are unsure what career you want to start, don’t worry. There are many trade careers out there, and all of them are rewarding in their own way. We’re here to help you find the right trade program so that you can get the most out of…
Read More4 Reasons You Should Consider a Skilled Trade
Are you ready for a challenging career that offers a flexible work schedule? Ohio Business College offers skilled trade programs in electrical and HVAC to prepare you for more than a job, but a career. With the rise in technology and the retiring of many professions, the skilled trade industry will always need a human…
Read More5 Critical Skills to Master Before You Graduate
Skill-building starts now In college, we learn what are called hard skills, things like giving an inoculation, or properly wiring an electrical board. A hard skill is the actual technical knowledge needed to do a specific job. It’s impossible to overstate the importance of hard skills. If we lack them, we simply aren’t qualified. Ohio…
Read MoreJob Search Tips with Tanya Foose
Have a job interview coming up? Hear from our Director of Career Services Tanya Foose on great tips for job searching. At Ohio Business College, we are committed to helping our students and alumni find employment after graduation. We provide students with a friendly and professional educational environment. Our Career Services Center provides you with…
Read MoreResume Writing Tips with Tanya Foose
A resume is a great tool to showcase and highlight your education and skill sets to a potential employer. When writing a resume it is important to keep these three tips in mind! Our Director of Career Services Tanya Foose goes more in depth on what to add and leave off a resume and tips…
Read MoreWays to Develop Effective Management Skills
As a student or employee, you’ve undoubtedly heard (and continue to hear) a lot about management skills. It’s important to note that you don’t have to be a manager in order to develop or improve your management skills. Employees at any level can – and should – foster a sense of ownership for their jobs…
Read More4 Podcasts that Will Boost Your Business Savvy
Today’s business realm is fast-paced, constantly changing, and demands professionals to stay on top of their game. But with the rate at which news moves and trends come and go, how does one truly remain up to speed on all-things business, marketing, strategy, etc.? Articles? Blog posts? Digital newsletters? Perhaps. But the average day of…
Read MoreSoft Skills You Need to Improve Your Career
What are soft skills? Soft skills are a combination of several interpersonal skills, such as people, social, communication, etc. They differ from hard skills, which are, according to Investopedia, the specific, teachable, job-specific skills you need to perform work responsibilities. Hard skills can be defined and measured.1 Soft skills, on the other hand, are harder…
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