Tagged: "career"
The Value of Your College Degree
Working on your college list? Start thinking beyond your four years of college and consider how the college you choose to attend will prepare you for a successful career!
Career-Oriented College Education
Career placement and the job market continue to be hot topics in the media. This post highlights two articles that talk about the importance of a career-oriented college education.
Summertime Activity: Career Exploration
Summer vacation is the perfect time to do a little career exploration. High school students who are looking ahead towards the college admissions process, should also start thinking about potential college majors. Looking into different career options is a great way to help narrow down your interests.
Transfer Student Gets Great College Advice
I went to Mark for transfer admission help and he went above and beyond in delivering advice, taking both my personal and professional goals into consideration. His background in higher education allows him to offer a wide breadth of knowledge from the perspective of a professor, admissions officer, and parent.
Great Information on Careers in Engineering
I recently came across this gold mine of information on careers in engineering. It has lots of cool stuff, including job listings, engineering news, and career advice. Check out ENGINEERING.com | The Engineer’s Ultimate Resource Tool. Mark Montgomery Educational Consultant
Choosing a Major, Choosing Career–Taking the Stress Out
Today a client and I had a long conversation about how to report her intended college major on her applications. She has been stressing out about it. She has many, many interests and an equal number of talents. And she just can’t decide what to be when she grows up. I told her to join [...]
Choose A Major Based on Career Interests? Pros and Cons
About a week ago, I was driving to pick up my kids from school when I heard a piece on National Public Radio’s “Talk of the Nation” about choosing a college major in tough economic times. The piece was headlined by a professor of labor statistics, whose basic argument is that students need to consider [...]
What Is Value of a Major in Philosophy (or the Liberal Arts in General)?
I reviewed a question the other day on LinkedIn. I thought I would share my response with you. Here’s the question: Is philosophy a good major? Why? Just wondering what you can get with a philosophy major or if it’s worth the time and money. And here is my response: Good question. I get this [...]
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