CENTER, TEXAS, USA, February 3, 2017 /EINPresswire.com/ -- If you have talent, skills and education, but no experience, it can be extremely difficult to land that first job. It can be especially difficult if your grasp of the English language is lacking.

Dr. Angela Koponen is an editor, writing coach, and public speaking expert for English as a Second Language (ESL) professionals. As the founder of Koponen Associates, Dr. Koponen offers a full range of editing and writing services with a special emphasis in working with ESL professionals, as well as coaching in presentation and public speaking for career development.

Dr. Koponen says she’s had a special talent for working with non-native English speakers from a young age.

“It started in the sixth grade,” recalls Dr. Koponen. “We had a Cuban refugee in our class. I spent a lot of time with her going through magazines. She would point to a picture and I would tell her what it was and help her pronounce it correctly. She was getting a constant immersion of English language. I loved it. Since then, people who need help with their English have gravitated to me.”

“I also have a real knack for helping people get what they want,” says Dr. Koponen. “If they want a new job, I can coach them toward acquiring the skills to land a job. We can level the playing field.”

According to Dr. Koponen, there is a disconnect between graduating students and the job market. She says in many cases, these students don’t know what skills they’re lacking for a successful job search.

Beyond the basic numeracy, literacy. critical thinking, problem-solving skills employers are seeking, presentation and public speaking are among the most valuable skills for a person seeking a job can have. If you have strong presentation skills, you are a more marketable job candidate and you know how to market yourself.

“There is a perception that public speaking should be a natural talent. It’s not true. It’s all about preparation. If you’re prepared, it appears to come naturally,” says Dr. Koponen. “The fear most people have is the fear people will be critical of them. You have to realize that you’re your own worst critic. Often, when you’re most discouraged, you’re on the very verge of success. You have to continually practice, prepare and refine your presentation, and the best way to accomplish that is to go out there and do it.”

Dr. Koponen says she inspires her students by challenging them, and she encourages her public speaking students to use their newfound skills for good.

“It’s your civic duty now to speak for those who cannot speak up for themselves,” says Dr. Koponen. “You’ve got something now that can help others, so use it to help others.”

CUTV News Radio will feature Dr. Angela Koponen in an interview with Doug Llewelyn on February 7th at 10am EST and with Jim Masters on February 14th at 10am EST

Listen to the show on BlogTalkRadio.

If you have a question for our guest, call (347) 996-3389.

For more information, visit http://www.koponenassociates.com

Lou Ceparano
CUTV News
(631) 850-3314
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