Category Archives: Education

Your Career and You: “I’m a ‘Vampire’”

Posted on July 10, 2017 by

Now that I’ve got your attention…lemme ’splain (as Ricky Ricardo so often said to Lucy). I talk and write about the fact that I’m an introvert. And yet, ironically, I have a burning need to be around people. My Curry … Continue reading →

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Your Career and You: “To Be…or Not To Be…MBA?”

Posted on June 25, 2017 by

Conversations with my undergrad COM/PR students at Curry College cover the waterfront…from “what kind of paper should I print my resume on?” to “how do I start my job search?” and beyond. One that bubbles up more and more often, … Continue reading →

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Your Career and You: “Professional Development-It’s the Way ‘Up’ for You”

Posted on June 12, 2017 by

My Madrid-based friend and colleague, Corina Manea, published a thought-provoking piece recently on professional development in which she laid out a terrific roadmap for planning your route to future success. I immediately shared it with everyone I could think of, … Continue reading →

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Your Career and You: “One Hell of a Ride”

Posted on May 7, 2017 by

This past Friday was a tough one for me. I don’t think anyone noticed at all, but it was. First of all, it was (for my classes) the last formal teaching interaction I will have with Curry College students. Second, … Continue reading →

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Your Career and You: “You’re Not In This Alone”

Posted on February 21, 2017 by

Part of my “other duties as assigned” at Curry College where I head up our Communication Department‘s Public Relations Concentration is being available to students for advice and counsel. I do this “officially” for a couple dozen, “unofficially” for countless … Continue reading →

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Your Career and You: “The Rollercoaster Called ‘Life’”

Posted on February 14, 2017 by

The past several months have been “less than optimal” on my side of the world. There have been some more-than-appreciated “ups”…accompanied by what is starting to seem like an increasing number of “downs.” Kind of like a rollercoaster…which I rode … Continue reading →

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Your Career and You: “So…What’s New?”

Posted on February 2, 2017 by

Believe in yourself. You WILL succeed. Continue reading →

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