Monthly Archives: January 2014

What Industry Do You Want to Use Your Language Skills In?

Posted on January 31, 2014 by darcylear

This a frequent topic of the campus workshops I lead on getting started on your job search with a language degree. Some students have a vague idea that a major or minor in a language will help them in their … Continue reading →

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What Is the Value of Studying the Humanities?

Posted on January 30, 2014 by darcylear

Click on this link and the headline that comes up is “This Is Irrefutable Evidence of The Value of a Humanities Education.” But the “irrefutable evidence” provided in this article undermines its own title.  “Irrefutable” would be statistically significant data, … Continue reading →

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Next Wednesday, February 5th: Career Planning Workshop for Spanish and Portuguese Students at Tufts

Posted on January 28, 2014 by darcylear

Next Wednesday’s job search workshop for Spanish and Portuguese students at Tufts University has an ambitious agenda: we’ll address all these questions: How Are Your Language Experiences Represented on Your Résumé? Can You Explain Everything on Your Résumé Clearly and … Continue reading →

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Reflections on Career Coaching: My 100th Blog Post

Posted on January 27, 2014 by darcylear

Last fall, I traveled to 7 campuses in 5 states to lead job search workshops for foreign language students.   As with so many other things in my life, my Mom was there to support me: I kicked off the … Continue reading →

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Why Would I Pay darcylear.com When I Can Go to Campus Career Services for Free?

Posted on January 24, 2014 by darcylear

That excellent question came to me by way of Ann Abbott, whose “Spanish and Entrepreneurship” students will be working with me throughout the spring 2014 semester. Based on that feedback, I’ve updated my home page with the following information: Most … Continue reading →

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Do You Know Enough About Your Dream Career?

Posted on January 20, 2014 by darcylear

It always surprises me when I work with clients who say “I really want to work in LA” or “I want to apply my skills in the interior design industry,” but then when I probe as to why and what … Continue reading →

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Why I Agree with Monster.com When It Says Spanish as a Job Skill No Longer Impresses Recruiters

Posted on January 13, 2014 by darcylear

In this article monster.com says highlighting your Spanish skills on your resume won’t make it stand out in today’s competitive job market. I agree. 100% There are two reasons I agree–one has to do with listing skills on your resume and … Continue reading →

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What Can a Career Coach Do for You?

Posted on January 8, 2014 by darcylear

Here’s a before and after of a resume line that shows you:   It’s okay to start with a rough draft that just lists everything and starts to organize your category headings & formatting. It’s NOT okay to send out … Continue reading →

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Do I Need to Include a Cover Letter with an Electronic Application?

Posted on January 6, 2014 by darcylear

Over the past two decades, technology has changed the job application process. For young graduates seeking their first job out of college, this is the norm. But for mid-career professionals transitioning to their second or third career, this requires some … Continue reading →

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