Monthly Archives: April 2015

Are You Ready to Answer This Job Interview Question: “Tell Me About Yourself”

Posted on April 30, 2015 by

Now on YouTube: Before & After Answers to Commonly-Asked Job Interview Questions. The first one is a tough one: Tell me about yourself.  OR: What makes you unique? It’s a trick question because it’s really about them. You have to … Continue reading →

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What Can a Career Coach Do for You?

Posted on April 28, 2015 by

Now that most college campuses are winding down for the academic year, my work focus has narrowed to providing services for private clients. Here’s a sampling of the work I did last week–most of what I do is some version … Continue reading →

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Innovation in Higher Ed: It Might Be Happening NOW!

Posted on April 23, 2015 by

Higher ed in general and the humanities in particular often appear to be ancient behemoths that are unlikely candidates for change–as is true of all large, entrenched organizations.   Much of the work I do focuses on integrating career prep–networking … Continue reading →

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Bryant University Integrates Business and Arts and Sciences

Posted on April 20, 2015 by

On April 4th, I traveled to Bryant University in Smithfield, Rhode Island to present to faculty in the Modern Languages Department. This was a unique situation for me because Bryant is a campus that focuses on business, but values the … Continue reading →

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How Can Studying a Language Help You Get the Job You Want When You Graduate?

Posted on April 16, 2015 by

Today’s one-hour presentation at Dominican University, “How Can Studying a Language Help You Get the Job You Want When You Graduate?” will set the stage for the student workshop I’ll conduct there in the fall. Topics in today’s handout: Why … Continue reading →

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