“Plan your work for today and every day, then work your plan.” – Margaret Thatcher
Should I pursue graduate school or not? Should I relocate or stay local? Should I apply for that promotion or look elsewhere for opportunity?
Career development – …
“Seeing students excited about learning and excited about their success, no matter how big or small, is the greatest thing to witness and be a part of.”
The Center for Career Development was thrilled to connect with Kimberly Ruiz, Neag …
In the 1960’s my father wrote his doctoral dissertation on the art of leisure. He worked hard, both at his job and also volunteering in our community. He also knew how to create restorative time within his very demanding schedule …
Six Seconds
In about the same amount of time that it takes to comfortably recite the English alphabet, a future employer will spend reviewing your résumé. Chances are that you spent hours crafting your document and it is discouraging to …
This past year a student met with me and shared a list that contained 200 interview questions that she had been practicing. She passed over the loose pages of handwritten questions, smoothing the paper as she presented them to m …
Hometown: Kansas City, Missouri
Education: University of Connecticut: Ph.D. Candidate, History
University of Missouri, Kansas City: Master of Arts, History University of Missouri, Columbia: Bachelor of Arts, History
Interest: Marc loves live music and enjoys traveling across the country to …
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Acing an interview will get you one step closer to landing your dream internship. Here is what you should and should not do during your internship interview.
Do Plenty of Preparation
After you’ve set up a time for your interview, you should …
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Last semester I was visiting one of the restrooms in my building when I encountered an individual sitting in the interior entrance; her back against the mirror and feet tucked under, talking on her cell phone. This was not the …
Summer Internships for Graduate Students
Opportunities Abound
When you integrate experience and skill development, with knowledge, you are well on your way to becoming a competitive job applicant. Beth Settje, Associate Director, Center for Career Development states, “To acquire the …
I was working recently with a graduate student who was stressed out over an interview she scheduled with one of her top targeted employers. Here’s why:
While hours-long interview days with multiple meetings are fairly common, her interview was different …
