Characteristics of an active listeners and casual listeners. A guide for Students. Introduction. Listening is an important skill for students to develop. It will help them in their future careers, as well as making friends and communicating with people from different cultures.  The best way to learn how to listen is by practicing it yourself! There are two types of listeners: active listeners and casual listeners. Active listening is an activity of curiosity about the speaker, and his or her thoughts, moods and feelings. Active listening is an activity of curiosity about the speaker, and his or her thoughts, moods and feelings. It is not the same as passive listening. Active listening has three components: hearing what is being said; participating in a conversation by asking questions; and showing respect for what you hear by responding appropriately to what was said. Active listening is a careful study of the speaker's non-verbal body language, such as facial expressions an...

  Reasons why some University graduates are still looking for jobs. Introduction. Ensuring that you graduate from university with a degree that is relevant and in-demand is one of the best ways to ensure your success when you are job hunting.  But even if you have graduated and are looking for work, there can be a number of reasons why some graduates struggle to find work.  This article explores these reasons and how they affect different groups of graduates - like humanities graduates, adults returning to study, and international students. The unemployment rate is historically low, but there are still many graduates looking for work in Ghana and abroad.  In this article I'll outline 20 reasons why some university graduates might not be employable. 1. The job market is becoming increasingly competitive, and employers are looking for candidates with specific skills and experience. 2. Many university graduates don't have the necessary work experience to land a job afte...