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7 Tips to Get the Best Out of College

Another college year has started. You are excited about the opportunities college can offer you both academically and socially. At the same time, you are thinking about your increasing student debt and whether you will be able to find a … Continue reading

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What is the Role of Higher Education?

There was a lot of discussion following the appearance of David Cameron on Letterman’s show on Wednesday September 26. The incidence gave me the opportunity to discuss the role of higher education in an article published in Huffington Post. It … Continue reading

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Does Your First Job Impact Your Long-Term Career?

Meet Alan – the Graduate. He recently got his degree in Business Management. He studied a general subject so he doesn’t have to be tied to a specific career path. He started applying for jobs a month ago. He has been sending 5 applications … Continue reading

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How to Spot a Bad Mentor

Everybody is praising the benefits of mentoring. The mentees get a lot of guidance and the mentors become better educators and leaders. Big corporations have established structured mentoring programs. Entrepreneurs also advocate the importance of these relationships.Yet, we hear many … Continue reading

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Long-Term Career Planning: If I Were a Genie…

Let me tell you a short story about long-term career planning. A friend of mine called me just a week ago to ask for some advice. She spent the first 20 minutes whining about her company; she was promised a … Continue reading

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