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Choosing the ‘Write’ One: Writing Samples 101
April 05, 2013 by William FriersonIf you are interviewing for a writing job, it is a good idea to bring a variety of writing samples just in case a potential employer is interested. Learn more in the following post.
Whenever I go on an interview, I carry a folder full of writing samples and copies of my resume. You’ve probably heard that employers often ask for writing samples during an interview even if they hadn’t asked you to bring or send them beforehand. I’ve been in this very
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Making Opportunites in the Middle of Nowhere
April 04, 2013 by William FriersonNo matter where you live, you can either find or create opportunities for yourself. The following post shares tips that can help.
There are 50 states in the United States of America and every single state has a small town inside it that can be difficult to find professional work experience in. Luckily no matter where you are, there are several ways to find work experience in every place you may live. Here are a few
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Saving Money On An Entry-Level Salary
January 04, 2013 by William Frierson
Have you just started an entry level job and want to learn how to save some money? The following post has ways to help you create savings on an entry level salary.Let us pretend for a moment that entry-level salaries provide a living wage. In order to write a piece on saving, I need to assume you have enough income to save. If you are struggling to meet your basic necessities like food, …
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15 Toughest Interview Questions (and Answers!)
December 27, 2012 by William FriersonYou may face some tough questions during an interview. So, in order to prepare you for one, check out the following post covering some challenging questions and how to answer them.Good interview questions, better answers
1. Why do you want to work in this industry?
Bad answer:
“I love to shop. Even as a kid, I spent hours flipping through catalogues.”Don’t just say you like it. Anyone can do that. Focus instead on your history with that particular industry, and if you can, tell a success story.
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How can your campus meet the needs of adult and online learners?
December 26, 2012 by William FriersonWith online learning being a common form of education these days, colleges and universities should be concerned with the satisfaction of the online experience for their students. The following post talks about how to better understand the needs of nontraditional students.I attended the Sloan-C Conference in Orlando earlier in October—the event to attend on the topic of online learning. I participated in some excellent sessions to learn more about how campuses are serving nontraditional learners.
During a session presented by Dr. Kristen Betts from Armstrong Atlantic State University on “Engaging and Retaining Today’s Diverse Student Population,” she shared the following statistics about the 17.6 million undergrads now enrolled in higher education:
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How can your campus meet the needs of adult and online learners?
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Schools That Can
December 20, 2012 by William FriersonIn the following post, Jim Shelton, Assistant Deputy Secretary for Innovation and Improvement at the U.S. Department of Education, shares his experiences visiting schools around the country who are striving for excellence.For each of the last three years, Secretary Duncan has started the school year with a bus tour visiting schools and communities across the country to find what’s working in education and to hear the concerns, insights, and lessons learned from students, teachers, principals, parents, and the communities supporting them. It’s always a welcome grounding in “real education” — the kind that children and families experience everyday — versus the “education system” policymakers and pundits love to caricature and debate.
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Driving Productivity in Postsecondary Education Through Innovation
by William FriersonThe following post summarizes a meeting of multiple groups discussing the need to include innovation in higher education.The Department of Education (ED) seeks to encourage innovation in higher education teaching and learning to drive productivity, quality, and equity. To contribute to the national conversation in this arena, ED, in collaboration with the White House Office of Science and Technology Policy, convened 175 people at Georgetown University
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The Scariest Job Seeker Mistakes To Avoid
December 19, 2012 by William FriersonWhat mistakes are you afraid to make in your job search? See if any of them are included in the following post.Halloween is the perfect memory-jogger for all things scary. But during the job search, job seekers are too busy being concerned with their own circumstance to be fearful of ghosts, werewolves, goblins, and ghouls. While it’s easy as a job seeker to succumb to the fears of the hunt, it’s important not to let the search
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How To Beat The Job Hunting Blues
December 14, 2012 by William FriersonThere is no question that finding a job takes hard work. Over time if you’re unsuccessful in your job search, it is possible to get discouraged. In the following post, learn some tips to help you overcome this feeling.The following is a guest post by Larissa Gula. Write a resume, write a cover letter. Write a resume, write a cover letter. Repeat until you successfully land a job. Everyone’s been in this position, and many people are looking for employment opportunities right now. There’s no doubt that the job hunting process takes time,
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American universities and their college admissions process are unique
November 30, 2012 by William FriersonHave you ever thought about how different the college admission process is in another country in contrast to the U.S.? The following post demonstrates the requirements of an American student and an international student.We have developed a unique university and college system as well as a unique admissions process in the United States. This unique enrollment and application process appears arbitrary, opaque and difficult to master. As a result independent admissions counselors have become a critical intermediary in many countries, not to mention the United States. *For full disclosure, Lisa works as an independent admissions counselor.
One of us is American born and raised (Lisa) and the other came to the United States as an international graduate student (Michael). Our perspectives make for a rich and diverse history of experiencing American higher education.
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American universities and their college admissions process are unique
