I found this an interesting article, because one of the biggest barriers to youth job search success is procrastination and fear of failure. This articles coverage of the social impact…
The Ph.D. Skill Mismatch
Senior faculty members frequently tell doctoral students in English and foreign languages to “just do research all the time” and to “view everything else as a distraction,” said the author…
Many graduates struggling to make the leap from school to career
Josh Grant had no idea how tough it would be to embark on a career when he graduated from Western University with a business degree four years ago. “I got…
Can Entrepreneurs Balance Educational and Financial Returns?
At the University of Pennsylvania, the Graduate School of Education is located directly beside the Wharton School, the campus’ business school. As a master’s student at Penn GSE during the…
39 Aspects of Employability To Help You Win the Job
One of the key questions I am often asked by students is what are the skills that employers look for and evaluate for new graduates. As the co-founder of a…
Using Your ‘Strong Yes’ to Guide Career Decisions
How can we better tap into our intuitive selves and factor our internal and intangible knowing into career decision making? Beth Godbee offers five strategies. Perhaps the best career advice…
Admission Officer: Learning Skills for a Lifetime
The three years that I spent as an admission counselor at Washington University in St. Louis included some of my favorite experiences. Looking back a dozen years later I recall…
Why Being a Mentor Kicks Ass
It’s no secret that having a good mentor is an important factor for success in your career. We all know we need them, and we probably have a pretty good idea of…
As Corporate World Moves Toward Curated ‘Microlearning,’ Higher Ed Must Adapt
Just outside the walls of the ivory tower, a transformation is underway in the world of corporate learning, and those of us at colleges and universities should pay attention. Corporate…
Dean’s Corner – Winter Newsletter, Norwich University
Happy New Year! As we kick off 2017, we are busy here at the College of Graduate and Continuing Studies (CGCS) expanding our online offerings and launching exciting initiatives, all…